JP2017039029A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance interest in a game by inspiring a feeling of hope toward a shift to a second notice performance even if a first notice performance is started.SOLUTION: Notice performance determination means can determine whether a notice performance is executed at a ratio differing from that of a notice performance determined before. Notice performance execution means can execute a notice performance by one of a pattern for executing a first notice performance, a pattern for executing a second notice performance having a higher ratio controlled to an advantageous state than that of the first notice performance, and a pattern for executing the second notice performance after execution of the first notice performance in a plurality of times of variable display. The first notice performance includes a plurality of performance modes. The notice performance execution means executes a notice performance such that ratio for executing the notice performance by the pattern for executing the second notice performance after the execution of the first notice performance differs according to the performance mode of the first notice performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 39

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

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

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

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

  In such a gaming machine, the variable display means stores the right to execute variable display of identification information as hold information up to a predetermined upper limit number, and the hold information before the variable display corresponding to the hold information is executed. There is a configuration in which a display result corresponding to is pre-read and a notice effect (pre-read notice effect) is executed (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2011-156129 (paragraphs 1047, 1078-1081, FIG. 52)

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can provide a sense of expectation for shifting to the second notice effect and improve the interest of the game even when the first notice effect is started. .

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and determines whether to control to the advantageous state. Determining means (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes step S61) and determination means for determining whether or not to be controlled to be in an advantageous state (for example, a game control microcomputer) (Steps S220 and S222 in 560) and a notice effect determining means for determining whether or not a notice effect (for example, a pre-reading notice effect) is to be executed over a plurality of variable displays based on the determination by the determination means. For example, the part for executing step S800A in the production control microcomputer 100) and the notice production decision maker Based on the decision to execute the notice effect, the notice effect executing means for executing the notice effect is provided, and the notice effect determining means, when the notice period specific number of times is not stored in the notice period specific number of times storage means, It is possible to determine whether or not to execute the notice effect at a different rate from the previously determined notice effect (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 has a supervised storage of the notice target for the next look-ahead notice effect. This can be determined only when the reach is lost and the super reach is a big hit, and the determination rate of the next prefetching notice effect is lower than the prefetching notice effect decided previously. 2, the effect control microcomputer 100 is shown in FIG. 60 rather than the pre-reading notice effect determination table shown in FIG. The next look-ahead notice effect is determined using the next look-ahead notice effect determination table allocated so that the decision ratio becomes lower in this way), and the notice effect execution means performs the first notice effect in a plurality of variable displays. Any of a pattern to be executed, a pattern for executing a second notice effect having a higher ratio of being controlled to an advantageous state than the first notice effect, and a pattern for executing the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect The notice effect can be executed according to the pattern, and there are a plurality of effect forms of the first notice effect, and the notice effect executing means performs the first notice effect after executing the first notice effect according to the effect form of the first notice effect. (2) The notice effect is executed such that the ratio of the notice effect to be executed differs depending on the pattern for executing the notice effect. According to such a configuration, even when the first notice effect is started, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for shifting to the second notice effect and to improve the interest in the game.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows 4 ms timer interruption processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation 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 symbol designation | designated command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. 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 the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the command storage area at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice effect determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice effect determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a prefetch notice effect determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the chance eyes | stop displayed by stop symbol advance. It is explanatory drawing which shows the list of prefetch notice effect control patterns. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a next look ahead notice effect determination table. It is a timing chart in the case of performing a prefetch notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows a prefetch notice effect execution setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a stop symbol notice among pre-reading notice effects. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a background change notice among prefetch notice effects. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect (The prefetch notice pattern of SYP4-1) by which a background change notice is performed after a stop symbol notice among prefetch notice effects. It is a flowchart which shows the prefetch notice effect determination process in the modification 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the background change timing determination table for determining the background change timing in the modification 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the list of the prefetch notice effect control pattern in the modification 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect when it is a case where a background change notice is performed after a stop symbol notice among the prefetch notice effects in modification 1, and the change timing of a background change notice is a change start time. is there. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect when it is a case where a background change notice is performed after a stop symbol notice among the prefetch notice effects in modification 1, and the change timing of a background change notice is a change start time. is there. It is a flowchart which shows the prefetch notice effect determination process in the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the next prefetch notice effect determination table in the modification 2. It is a flowchart which shows the prefetch notice effect execution setting process in the modification 2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the left side of the lower part of the game board 6, a first special symbol display (first variable display portion) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the lower right side of the game board 6, a second special symbol display (second variable display portion) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

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

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

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

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

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

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

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

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The nail arrangement around the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 that controls the change display of the special symbol transmits a change pattern command that can specify the change time, and the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the change pattern command. The variation display of the effect symbol is controlled according to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command. Therefore, since the variation time is specified based on the variation pattern command, the variation display of the special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol should be executed in synchronization in principle. However, in the unlikely event that the data of the variation pattern command is garbled, the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side There may be a gap between them. For this reason, when an unexpected situation such as garbled command data occurs, there is a possibility that the special symbol variation display and the production symbol variation display are not completely synchronized.

  On the left side of the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, a movable member 78 that is attached to the rotation shaft of the motor 86 and moves when the motor 86 rotates is provided. Further, in the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, a blade-shaped movable member (hereinafter referred to as an effect blade accessory) that is attached to the rotating shaft of the motor 87 and moves when the motor 87 rotates is provided below the left and right. 79a and 79b are provided. The movable member 78 and the effect blades 79a and 79b operate, for example, when various notice effects are executed during the change display of the effect symbols.

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

  The game area 6 is also provided with winning ports (ordinary winning ports) 29, 30, 33, and 39 for paying out a predetermined number of premium game balls determined in advance based on winning of the game balls. The game balls won in the winning openings 29, 30, 33, 39 are detected by the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided on the right side of the game board 6. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a high probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is a high probability state (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a variation display result of a special symbol is increased compared to the normal state) However, with the exception of the high probability / low base state described later), the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are increased. .

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  The members constituting the hitting ball supply tray 3 are provided with operation buttons 120 as operation means that can be operated by the player. The operation button 120 is provided with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player. The operation button 120 is provided not only with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player, but also with a dial that can be rotated by the player. The player can perform a predetermined selection (for example, selection of effects) by rotating the dial.

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

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

  In this embodiment, when a big hit is made, the game is shifted to a so-called probability change state after the big hit game is finished, the game state is changed to a high probability state, and the game ball is easily started and won (that is, a special symbol display). Transition to the high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that variable display execution conditions in the devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily established. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in It becomes easier to win a start. In this embodiment, when a big hit is made, the game is always shifted to the probability change state. However, when the big hit is made, the game may be shifted to a so-called short-time state in addition to the probability change state. A machine may be configured. In this case, the high base state may be shifted even in the short time state.

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display unit 10 shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 will be a hit symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state where it is easy to start a winning (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. 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 (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is hit increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

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

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

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

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (a special symbol process flag or the like) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. 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 55 is backed up.

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

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

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 13a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Yes. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

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

  An information output circuit (not shown) that outputs 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 31.

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

  In addition, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board and the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35. The sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 101 drives the motor 86 to operate the movable member 78 via the output port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives a motor 87 for operating the effect blades 79 a and 79 b via the output port 106.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs a signal from the operation button 120 via the input port 107 in response to a pressing operation of the operation button 120 by the player.

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, signals for driving LEDs and lamps are input to the LED / lamp driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED / lamp driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED and the lamp. Further, a current is supplied to the decoration LED 25 and the like provided on the game board side.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 gives a display result designation command designating the display result (15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, small hit, or off) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80. It transmits to (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, for example, when the value of a special symbol pointer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 also transmits a first symbol variation designation command and a second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 13). You may make it do. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 may resume the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command.

  In this embodiment, the value of a variable time timer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, measurement of the saved variation time timer value is resumed, and the variation display of the special symbol is resumed and saved. When the value of the changed time timer has timed out, a symbol determination designation command to be described later is further transmitted. In this embodiment, a special symbol process flag value, which will be described later, is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is recovered, the special symbol process is resumed from the process corresponding to the value of the stored special symbol process flag.

  Note that the display result designation command is not necessarily transmitted when the power failure is restored, but the CPU 56 may first confirm whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is zero. . If the value of the variation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure occurs during the variation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that the state has not been reached, and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

  Further, the CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that the power failure occurs during the fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. If the special symbol process flag is not 3, the fluctuation occurs at the time of the power failure. The display result designation command may not be transmitted because it is determined that it is not in the middle.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

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

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using effect symbols that are variably displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed (however, in the case of the sudden probability variation big hit, the reach probability sudden hit symbol (for example, “135”) is not reached but reached May be stopped). When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern using random numbers. To do. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in this embodiment, when the big hit types are all probability change big hits (in this embodiment, 15R probability change big hit, 10R probability change big hit, 2R probability change big hit, sudden probability change big hit), It does not have to be provided. In addition, when the big hit types are all probabilistic big hits, it is preferable to provide a sudden probable big hit that does not involve the high base state only by shifting to the high probability state. . However, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the ratio of the super reach when the high probability / low base state is set at the time of the 71st variation display after the end of the big hit game is increased. In the case of providing a sudden probability variation jackpot with a high probability / low base state, the probability of all variations display is high until the variation display for the 71st rotation is terminated after the jackpot game with the sudden probability variation jackpot is terminated. / Because it is in the state controlled to the low base state, the ratio of super reach becomes high in all the change displays until the probability variation state ends. Therefore, in the case of providing a sudden probability variation big hit that becomes a high probability / low base state, the ratio of the super reach in the high probability / low base state is not necessarily increased every time, but the super reach is achieved. You may make it provide the time of raising a ratio, and the time of not raising (it is a normal ratio). In addition, for example, instead of looking at the gaming state (for example, whether or not a high probability flag or a high base flag is set), the number of variable displays after the big hit game is counted, and the 71st variable display is obtained. Only occasionally you may increase the percentage of superreach. With such a configuration, when a sudden probability change big hit with a high probability / low base state is provided, after reaching the big hit game with the sudden probability change big hit, the super reach of each time until the end of the probability change state is displayed. It is possible to prevent a state in which the appearance rate is continuously increased.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach are used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are shown as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 6, re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-4 that is used in the case where the reach is not performed and the pseudo-ream effect is performed. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed once. Of the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition effects, re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation means that the variable display of the effect symbol is executed again after temporarily stopping the effect symbol that is once deviated from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. -3 to Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to SuperPA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 Is prepared. In FIG. 6, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when sudden probability change big hit or small hit. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used when the sudden sudden change is not big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-change is performed once. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-ream, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-variation is performed once.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, the variation time is 32 in the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream). In the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). For example, even in the case of the same type of Super Reach Depending on the total number of pending storage, the variation time may be varied. 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, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, which will be described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) 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 first determined by using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and then by using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). One of the variation patterns included in the pattern type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into variable pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-ream, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of two variations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of three variations. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo ream or a slip effect.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of 15R probability variation per unit, 10R probability variation per unit, 2R probability variation per unit, normal CA3-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and normal reach And normal CA3-2, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations, and super CA3-3, which is a variation pattern type with super reach. In addition, in the case of sudden probability change big hit, it is classified into a special CA4-1 that is a fluctuation pattern type including a non-reach fluctuation pattern and a special CA4-2 that is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with reach. ing. Further, in the case of small hits, it is classified into special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern. Further, in the case of a deviation, it is a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with no reach and a specific effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a change pattern with a specific effect without a reach. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of shortened variation without reach and specific effects, and normal CA2-4 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach And normal CA2-5 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and two re-variation pseudo-continuations, and normal CA2 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with one normal reach and one re-variation pseudo-continuation -6 and super CA2-7 which is a variation pattern type with super reach Are the type divided into.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating (1) a big hit type determination random number and (4) a normal symbol determination random number. Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number. Note that a software random number instead of a hardware random number may be used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each value described in the right column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the probability change jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is a jackpot determination value.

  In this embodiment, the probability variation state is shifted to a high probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit lottery is increased, and also to a high base state, There are two cases: a case where only the probability state is transferred and a state where the high base state is not transferred (ie, the low base state). Is a jackpot determination table for probability variation, and a normal jackpot determination table is used in other cases. As will be described later, in this embodiment, when a big hit is made, the game is shifted to a high probability state and a high base state after the big hit game ends. After the big hit, the probability variation state continues until the variation display is terminated 71 times. However, after the big hit, the high base state is ended when the variable display is ended 70 times, and is shifted to the low base state, and only the high probability state is continued until the variable display is ended 71 times. Therefore, in this embodiment, after the big hit, from the end of the 70th fluctuation display to the end of the 71st fluctuation display, only the high probability state is transferred and the high base state is transferred. There may be a certain probability change state (which is a low base state).

  8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value described in FIG. 8B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), the values shown in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 8B and 8C are small hit determination values.

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

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be big hit (15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, which will be described later). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, “probabilities” shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C indicate the probability (ratio) of small hits. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when using the small hit determination table (second special symbol), a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

  FIGS. 8D and 8E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 8 (D) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. Further, FIG. 8E shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, based on the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, This table is referred to in order to determine one of “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit”, and “sudden probability variation big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, eight determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). In the jackpot type determination table 131b, two judgment values are assigned to “sudden probability variation jackpot” (a ratio of 2/40). Will suddenly be determined to be a promising big hit). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed by starting the first start winning port 13 and the second special symbol of the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie. It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), a sudden probability variation big hit as the first specific gaming state to which a predetermined amount of game value is given and an amount larger than the game value As the second specific gaming state to which the game value is given, 15 rounds of probability variation big hit “15R probability variation big hit”, 10 rounds probability variation big hit “10R probability variation big hit” and 2 rounds probability variation big hit “2R probability variation big hit” may be determined. In addition, there is a case where it is determined that the first specific gaming state is determined at a high rate when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, but the game value to be given is shown in this embodiment. The number of rounds is not limited. For example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the gaming value is determined. Also good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per game during the big hit may be determined as the gaming value. In addition, for example, even if the same 15 round big hits, the first specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening once per round and the second specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening multiple times per round It may be prepared to increase the gaming value of the second specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in any case of the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the first specific gaming state) In the case of the second specific gaming state, there is an undigested round remaining), and it is possible to execute an effect in such a manner as to inquire whether or not the jackpot continues further. And in the case of the first specific gaming state, all the 15 rounds have been finished internally, so the big hit game is finished, and in the case of the second specific gaming state, there remains an undigested round internally. For this reason, the jackpot game may be continued (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the bonus hit of 15 times).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, the types of big hits include “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit” and “sudden probability variation big hit”. In this embodiment, the case where the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is three types of 15 rounds, 10 rounds, and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is the number of rounds executed in this implementation. It is not limited to those shown in the form. For example, a 7R probability variable jackpot that is controlled for a seven-round jackpot game and a 5R probability variable jackpot that is controlled for a five-round jackpot game may be provided. In this embodiment, there are four types of jackpot types: “15R probability variation jackpot”, “10R probability variation jackpot”, “2R probability variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”. Instead, for example, five or more types of jackpot types may be provided. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than four types, for example, only two types of jackpot types may be provided.

  The “15R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state, and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, the high probability state and the high The state is also shifted to (see steps S166 to S169 described later). After the transition to the probability variation state, the high base state ends when the fluctuation display ends 70 times (see steps S169 and S144), and the high probability state ends when the fluctuation display ends 71 times (see steps S167 and S140). .

  The “10R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 10-round big hit gaming state and shifts to the probability changed state after the big hit gaming state ends (in this embodiment, the high probability state and the high The state is also shifted to (see steps S166 to S169 described later). After the transition to the probability variation state, the high base state ends when the fluctuation display ends 70 times (see steps S169 and S144), and the high probability state ends when the fluctuation display ends 71 times (see steps S167 and S140). .

  The “2R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a two-round big hit gaming state and shifts to the probability changing state after the big hit gaming state ends (in this embodiment, the high probability state and the high The state is also shifted to (see steps S166 to S169 described later). After the transition to the probability variation state, the high base state ends when the fluctuation display ends 70 times (see steps S169 and S144), and the high probability state ends when the fluctuation display ends 71 times (see steps S167 and S140). .

  The “2R probability variation big hit” is a big hit that allows only two (2 rounds) opening of the big prize opening as in the case of “sudden probability variation big hit” described later. The open time of the big prize opening per round is long (in this embodiment, 29 seconds). Therefore, in the case of “suddenly promising big hit”, which will be described later, it is almost impossible to expect the game ball to win the big winning opening during the big hit game, but in the case of “2R probable big hit”, the big winning Although the number of times the mouth is opened is small, it can be expected that the game ball will win the big prize mouth during the big hit game.

  The “sudden probability change big hit” is the number of times that the big winning opening is less than “15R probability change big hit” or “10R probability change big hit” (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). The jackpot allowed up to. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In addition, “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, and “2R probability variation big hit” have a long opening time of 29 seconds per round, whereas “sudden probability variation big hit” takes one round. The opening time of the winning jackpot is as short as 0.1 seconds, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a winning prize during the big hit game. In this embodiment, after the sudden probability change big hit gaming state is finished, the state is changed to the probability change state (in this embodiment, the state is changed to the high probability state and is also changed to the high base state. (See S166 to S169). After the transition to the probability variation state, the high base state ends when the fluctuation display ends 70 times (see steps S169 and S144), and the high probability state ends when the fluctuation display ends 71 times (see steps S167 and S140). .

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of “small hit”, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, and the big hit gaming state by “suddenly probable big hit” Similar control is performed. In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the two opening of the big prize opening ends, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained. By doing so, it is made impossible to recognize whether it is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, and the interest of the game is improved. As shown in this embodiment, when the big hit types are all probability change big hits (in this embodiment, 15R probability change big hit, 10R probability change big hit, 2R probability change big hit, sudden probability change big hit), It does not have to be provided. In addition, when the big hit types are all probabilistic big hits as in this embodiment, when a small hit is provided, only sudden transition with high base state without high base state is performed. It is preferable to provide it (the opening pattern of the big prize opening is also the same for the case of sudden probability change big hit and small hit). However, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the ratio of becoming super reach when executing the 71st fluctuation display after the end of the big hit game is increased, but suddenly without the small hit and the high base state. When it is configured to provide a probable big hit, when the ratio of super reach is not necessarily increased every time in the 71st fluctuation display, but when the ratio of super reach is increased or not increased (the normal ratio is maintained) And a variation pattern may be selected with the same selection ratio / selection method as in the low probability / low base state in the high probability state after suddenly probable big hit. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a state in which the appearance rate of super reach becomes permanently high in the 71st variation display after the end of the big hit.

  In this embodiment, a case where “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit” and “sudden probability variation big hit” having different numbers of rounds are shown as the big hit types. In the internal processing, the number of rounds of all jackpot types may be a fixed number of 15 times, and the actual number of rounds may be made different by changing the number of times and the opening time of the big prize opening. . For example, instead of the 15R probability variation jackpot shown in this embodiment, a jackpot that opens the big prize opening 15 times for a long period of time (for example, 29 seconds) is provided, and instead of the 10R probability variation jackpot shown in this embodiment. The big winning opening may be provided 10 times for a long time (for example, 29 seconds) and then 5 times for a short time (for example, 0.1 seconds).

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values that are compared with a random 1 value and correspond to "15R probability variation big hit", "10R probability variation big hit", "2R probability variation big hit", and "sudden probability variation big hit", respectively. Judgment value (big hit type judgment value) is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  9A to 9C are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type, and a random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on (Random 2).

  Each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C includes numerical values (determination values) to be compared with random value (random 2) values for variation pattern type determination, which are normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2, A determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of super CA3-3, special CA4-1, and special CA4-2 is set.

  For example, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A used when the big hit type is “10R probability variable big hit” or “2R probability variable big hit”, and when the big hit type is “15R probability variable big hit”. 9B is different from the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. 9B in the assignment of determination values to the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3.

  As described above, when the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C selected according to the big hit type are compared, the assignment of the determination value to each fluctuation pattern type is different according to the big hit type. Also, determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types depending on the jackpot type. Therefore, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result of whether the big hit type is a plurality of types, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in the case of “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit”, the variation pattern type determination If the value of the random number (random 2) is 150 to 251, it can be seen that the variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

  In addition, for the super reach big hit, the variation pattern type with pseudo-continuity (variation pattern type including the variation pattern of Super PA3-3 and Super PA3-4) and the variation pattern type without super-continuity (Super PB3-3, Super It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of PB3-4. In this case, in both the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A for 10R / 2R probability variation big hit and the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B for 15R probability variation big hit, the variation pattern type with super reach and pseudo-ream and super reach In addition, a variation pattern type that does not involve pseudo-continuations is assigned.

  In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132C used when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, for example, when the big hit type such as special CA4-1 or special CA4-2 is other than “suddenly probable big hit”. A determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type to which no determination value is assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, when the control is suddenly probable big hit state, the big hit state with 15R probable big hit, 10R probable big hit or 2R probable big hit The variation pattern type can be determined differently from the case of control.

  FIG. 9D is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D. The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D has a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9D, when it is determined to be a small hit, the case where the special CA4-1 is determined as the variation pattern type is shown. .

  FIGS. 10A to 10D are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135D. Among these, FIG. 10 (A) shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than three. FIG. 10B shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135B used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. FIG. 10C shows a variation pattern for loss used when the gaming state is a high probability / high base state (a state from the end of the big hit until the end of the 70th variation display) in the probability variation state. A type determination table 135C is shown. FIG. 10D shows a high probability / low base state in which the gaming state is a probabilistic state (a state from the end of the 70th variation display to the end of the 71st variation display after the big hit) Shows a variation pattern type determination table 135D for loss used in the case of The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135D have a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is an off-design. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  As shown in FIGS. 10C and 10D, in this embodiment, even when the probability variation state is present, if the last 71st variation display is performed after the big hit, the previous time is displayed. Compared to the case where the 70th variation display is performed, the variation pattern with super reach is selected more frequently. By doing so, in this embodiment, the expectation for the big hit of the player at the end of the probability variation state is performed by performing the super reach variation display with a high probability in the last variation display where the probability variation state ends. The feeling is heightened. In addition, not only the last 71th variation display, for example, increasing the ratio of super reach from the variation display a predetermined number of times before the probability variation state ends (for example, 5 times before) to the last variation display, etc. Super reach variation display may be performed with high probability over a plurality of variation displays.

  In this embodiment, after the big hit, the high probability state continues until the 71st variation display ends, and the high base state continues until the 70th variation display ends. Thus, in the 71st variation display in the final probability variation state, the case where the high probability / low base state is controlled is shown, but the high base state is continued until the 71st variation display is completed. In the 71st variation display at the end of the probability variation state, the high probability / high base state may be controlled. However, if controlled in this way, in this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination tables 135C and 135D for detachment are selected according to the state of the high probability flag or the high base flag in the variation pattern setting process, as will be described later. (Refer to Steps S95, S96, S100, and S101). However, since the 71st variation display at the end of the probability variation state remains in the high probability / high base state, the state of the flag is confirmed in this way. It becomes impossible to select the variation pattern type determination tables 135C and 135D. Thus, in the case of controlling to the high probability / high base state even in the 71st variation display in the final probability variation state, the values of the high probability count counter and the high base count counter, which will be described later, are confirmed, and the counter value If the remaining is once, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135D is selected. If the counter value is still 2 or more, the variation pattern type determination table 135C for deviation is selected. Good.

  Further, when the ratio of the super reach is increased from the fluctuation display a predetermined number of times before the probability variation state ends (for example, five times before) to the last fluctuation display, for example, a high probability number described later at the end of the big hit Set the counter and the high base number counter to 75 times (for example, set both the high probability number counter and the high base number counter to 75, and the high probability / high base state until 75 times of variable display is completed. The high probability count counter is set to 75 and the high base count counter is set to 70. From the 5th change before the probability change state ends to the last change display, the high probability / low It is also possible to control to the base state.In the case of controlling to the high probability / low base state from the 5th change before the probability change state ends to the last change display. In this case, according to the same control as that shown in this embodiment, the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135C and 135D may be selected by checking the high probability flag and the high base flag (step S95, S96, S100, S101))) At the start of the variable display, whether or not the value of the high probability count counter and the high base count counter is within a predetermined number (for example, 5) or not (the remaining number of probability variation states) Is within the predetermined number of times), and if it is within the predetermined number (for example, 5), the variation pattern type determination table 135D for detachment with the increased super reach ratio shown in FIG. If the counter value is still larger than a predetermined number (for example, 5), the variation pattern type determination table for detachment shown in FIG. It may be selected to 135C. In addition, the control method in the case where it is configured to increase the ratio of the super reach from the fluctuation display a predetermined number of times before the probability variation state ends (for example, five times before) is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, 71 is set in the high probability count counter in the same manner as in this embodiment, and conversely, 66 is set in the high base count counter. Is controlled to a high probability / low base state, and by confirming whether the value of the high probability count counter is within 5 or less, the variation pattern type determination tables 135C and 135D for loss are selected. May be. Further, the number of fluctuations after the big hit may not be determined based on the count value of the high probability number counter or the high base number counter, but may be determined using another counter. For example, a counter that counts the number of fluctuations after the end of the big hit game is provided, and whether the count value of the counter is within a predetermined range (for example, 71 to 75 or 66 to 71) is confirmed. It may be determined whether or not the state is between five changes before the end of the state and the last change display, and the variation pattern type determination tables 135C and 135D for loss may be selected (the probability change state is ended). For example, the configuration may be configured in such a manner that the selection ratio of the super reach is increased only once in the last variation display. For example, the counter value for counting the number of variations after the big hit game is 71, for example, In such a case, the shift variation pattern type determination table 135D may be selected. In addition, when the configuration is such that the high-probability / low-base state is controlled from the change display a predetermined number of times before the probability change state ends (for example, five times before) to the end of the last change display. In the variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern type determination tables 135C and 135D for detachment may be selected according to the state of the high probability flag or the high base flag (see steps S95, S96, S100, and S101). ).

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, a case where separate variation pattern type determination tables 135 </ b> B to 135 </ b> D are used for the case where the gaming state is the high base state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more is shown. However, the common deviation variation pattern type determination table may be used in the case of the high base state and in the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. In the example shown in FIG. 10C, the common high base deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C is used regardless of the total number of reserved storage, but the high base deviation variation pattern is used. As the type determination table, a plurality of variation pattern determination tables for deviation corresponding to the total number of pending storages (tables with different ratios of determination values) may be used.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the total pending storage number is less than 3 and the total pending storage number is 3 or more. In this example, two types of tables are used, namely, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B. However, the method of dividing the variation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, a separate deviation variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each value of the total pending storage number (that is, for the total pending storage number 0, for the total pending storage number 1, for the total pending storage number 2) , The deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4... May be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of values other than the total number of pending storages may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0-2, the total pending storage number 3, the total pending storage number 4,... May be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a plurality of deviation variation pattern type determination tables are provided according to the total number of reserved storages, but deviation variation pattern type determination is performed according to the first and second reserved memory numbers. A plurality of tables may be provided. For example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately for each value of the first reserved memory number may be used (that is, the first reserved memory number). The deviation variation pattern type determination table for 0, for the first reserved memory number, for the first reserved memory number for 2, for the first reserved memory number for three, for the first reserved memory number for four, etc. Each may be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the first reserved storage number may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the first reserved memory number 0 to 2, the first reserved memory number 3, the first reserved memory number 4, and so on may be used. Even in this case, when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are large (for example, 3 or more), it may be configured such that a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected. . Even in such a case, a common determination value may be assigned to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach as a specific variable display pattern.

  Note that “specific performance mode” refers to a variation pattern type or variation pattern that has a high expectation level for at least big hits, such as a fluctuation pattern with super reach, and can give the player a sense of expectation for the big hit. It is. In addition, the “expected degree (reliability) for the big hit” indicates an appearance rate (probability) that the big hit appears when variable display (for example, variable display with super reach) according to the specific performance mode is executed. ing. For example, the expectation degree of jackpot when the variable display with super reach is executed is determined as (the rate at which super reach is executed when the jackpot is determined) / (when the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot and lost) Is calculated by calculating the rate at which super reach is performed on both.

  Each of the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, which is non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-. 3, a determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the normal state and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type Is 230 to 251, it can be seen that variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed regardless of the total number of pending storage.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the game and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type 1 to 79, it can be seen that the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation is executed at least without the reach (without the specific effect such as the pseudo-ream or the slide effect) regardless of the total number of the pending storage. Due to such a table configuration, in this embodiment, the determination table (displacement variation pattern type determination table 135A, 135B) includes at least one of the variable display patterns other than the reach variable display pattern (variation pattern with reach). Regardless of the number of rights (first reserved memory number, second reserved memory number, combined reserved memory number) stored in the reserved memory means (first reserved memory buffer or second reserved memory buffer) for a part, Common determination values (1 to 79 in the examples shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B) are assigned. Note that the “variable display pattern other than the reach variable display pattern” means, for example, a variable display result without a reach, a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect, as shown in this embodiment. Is a variable display pattern (fluctuation pattern) that is used when the big hit is not a big hit.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the case where the common big hit variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of the current gaming state is shown. Depending on whether it is a normal state, you may make it use the variation pattern type determination table for big hits prepared separately, respectively. In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern for shortening variation is determined by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 10B. Although the case where it is configured so that there is a case is shown, the total number of reserved memories (the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number may be used) when the variation pattern of the shortening variation can be selected according to the current gaming state ) May be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved memory is 3 (or when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2, for example), When the variation pattern type of shortening variation is selected by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for loss, and the gaming state is a high base state, the case of 1 or 2 having a smaller total number of pending storage However (or, for example, even when the number of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory is smaller 0 or 1), the fluctuation pattern type determination table for shortening is selected to determine the fluctuation pattern of the shortening fluctuation. There may be cases where there are cases.

  FIGS. 11A and 11B are explanatory views showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The hit fluctuation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B determine the fluctuation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. This 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 (random 3). Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137A is selected as the usage table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 or super CA3-3, and the variation pattern type is specially selected. The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that either CA4-1 or special CA4-2 is selected. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137A to 137B is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random pattern random number (random 3) value according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect symbol is Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of “big hit” is included.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11A, as the variation pattern types, normal CA3-1, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-continuity are used. A case is shown in which a normal CA 3-2 is classified into a normal CA 3-2 and a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream). In the example shown in FIG. 11B, as the variation pattern type, a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and a special CA4- that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach are used. 2 shows a case of classification into two. In FIG. 11B, the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect instead of being classified according to the presence / absence of reach. In this case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes a special PG 1-1 and a special PG 2-1 that are fluctuation patterns not accompanied by a specific effect, and the special CA 4-2 includes a special PG 1-2, a special effect PG 1-2, and a special effect. You may comprise so that PG1-3 and special PG2-2 may be included.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. When it is determined that the variable display result is “out of”, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is based on a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (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. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H), and the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

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

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

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

  Commands A001 and A002 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). In this embodiment, a big hit start designation command or a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is used according to the type of big hit. Specifically, in the case of “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, or “2R probability variation big hit”, the big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used, and “sudden probability variation big hit” or “small In the case of “hit”, a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start command (A002 (H)) is used. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round, and the command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, in performing a first round in the jackpot gaming is special winning opening open during the specified command that specifies Round 1 (A101 (H)) is transmitted, when performing the tenth round in the jackpot gaming Is a special winning opening open designation command (A10A (H)) for designating round 10. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted, a different designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when to end the first round in the jackpot gaming after winning opening open to specify round 1 designation command (A201 (H)) is sent, when to end the tenth round in the jackpot gaming Is sent after a special winning opening opening command (A30A (H)) for designating round 10.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end designation command: an ending 1 designation command). The big hit end designation command (A301 (H)) is used when the big hit game by “15R probability variable big hit”, “10R probability variable big hit”, or “2R probability variable big hit” is ended. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of sudden probable big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of small hit. Also good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (high probability / high base state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is a high probability / high base state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (high probability / low base state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is a high probability / low base state.

  Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has decreased by one. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has decreased by one.

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

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

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

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

(4) as the hold memory information, specify one of whether to start winning the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 (one has either increased between the first hold memory and the second hold storage) effect control command (first start winning designation command, a second start winning designation command) and transmits the it and so as to transmit the hold memory number designating command for designating a separate pending memory number, in its pending store specified number of command The increased reserved memory number (first reserved memory number or second reserved memory number) may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

  The command C4XX (H) and the command C6XX (H) are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (symbol design command) that indicates whether or not a big hit, a small hit or not, and a big hit type determination result among the winning determination results. is there. The command C6XX (H) is an effect control command indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range of the variation pattern type determination random number is included in the winning determination result. (Variation category command).

  In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing described later (see FIG. 22), the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not it is a big hit, a small hit or not, Then, it is determined in which determination value range the random value for determining the variation pattern type falls. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit or the small hit or a value for designating the type of the big win is set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for designating a range of a determination value as a determination result is set in the EXT data of the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit or a small hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and the type of the big hit, Based on the variation category command, the variation pattern type can be recognized when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number becomes a predetermined determination value.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a symbol designation command. As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, EXT data is set and a symbol designating command is transmitted according to whether or not a big hit or a small hit is made and the type of the big hit.

  For example, when it is determined that “out of the game” is given in the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designating command (symbol 1 designating command) in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the “15R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 2 designation command) in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. For example, when it is determined that “10R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 3 designation command) in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. For example, when it is determined that “2R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 4 designation command) in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that “suddenly probable big hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 5 designation command) in which “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data. For example, when it is determined that the “small hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 6 designation command) in which “05 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Note that the EXT data set in the symbol designation command and the EXT data set in the display result designation command may be shared. With such a configuration, it is possible to share data to be read when setting a symbol designating command and when setting a display result specifying command.

  16 and 17 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of the contents of the variable category command. As shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, in this embodiment, which gaming state is being used, which display result is the display result of the special symbol or effect symbol, and the random number for determining the variation pattern type at the time of starting winning A value is set in the EXT data according to whether it is determined that any of the determination values falls within the range, and a variation category command is transmitted.

  For example, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the normal state and out of place at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 79. Determine whether or not. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 79, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 1 command in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the non-reach CA2-1 variation pattern type is commonly assigned to the range of determination values 1 to 79 regardless of the total number of pending storage. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize at least that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1 based on the reception of the variation category 1 command. Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 89, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 2 command in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 90 to 99, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 3 command in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is between 100 and 169, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 4 command in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the random number for variation pattern type determination is 170 to 199, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 5 command in which “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the random number for variation pattern type determination is 200 to 214, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 6 command in which “05 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is between 215 and 229, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 7 command in which “06 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 8 command in which “07 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 is commonly assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 regardless of the total pending storage number. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that at least the variation pattern type is super CA2-7 based on the reception of the variation category 8 command.

  Note that the threshold values 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 used to determine which of the above-mentioned variation categories belong are specifically shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B. This is derived by picking up values that can be boundaries of the range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table for loss. This is the same for the subsequent variation categories 9 to 12 and 21 to 29, and each variation in the variation pattern type determination table shown in FIGS. 9A to 9D, 10C, and 10D. A threshold value used for category determination is derived by picking up a value that can be a boundary of a range of determination values assigned to the pattern type.

  Also, for example, when it is determined that the gaming state is high probability / high base state and out of place at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is determined whether or not 1 to 219. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 219 (that is, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-3), the CPU 56 performs the variation in which “08 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Send category 9 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets “09 (H)” to the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 220 to 251 (that is, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7). Send a variable category 10 command.

  Also, for example, when it is determined that the gaming state is high probability / low base state and out of place at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is determined whether or not 1 to 79. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 79 (that is, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA 2-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation in which “0A (H)” is set in the EXT data. A category 11 command is transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “0B (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is super CA2-7). Send a variable category 12 command.

  Even when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability / high base state or high probability / low base state), the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 may be assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251. Good. By doing so, a common determination value can be assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 regardless of the gaming state. For this reason, when executing the process of step S232 of the effect process at the time of winning to be described later, if it is out of place, the common determination process may be performed regardless of the gaming state, and the program capacity can be further reduced. In this case, the game state determination process in step S226 can be made unnecessary.

  Further, for example, when it is determined at the start winning that it becomes “10R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit”, in step S232 of winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination. It is determined whether or not 1 to 74. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 74 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “10 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 21 commands are transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “11 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is 75 to 149 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-2). A variation category 22 command is transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “12 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251 (that is, the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3). A variable category 23 command is transmitted.

  Also, for example, when it is determined that the “15R probability variation big hit” is reached at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 38. Determine whether or not. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 38 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “13 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 24 commands are transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “14 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 39 to 79 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-2). Send a variation category 25 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets “15 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is super CA3-3). A variation category 26 command is transmitted.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that the winning odds suddenly become a big win at the start winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 100. Determine. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 100 (that is, when the variation pattern type is special CA4-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “16 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 27 commands are transmitted. Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 101 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is special CA4-2), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “17 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 28 commands are transmitted.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that a small hit is made at the time of starting winning, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 29 command in which “18 (H)” is set in the EXT data.

  Note that the total number of pending storage is not always the same when the winning determination is made at the time of starting winning and when the variable display is actually started, so the fluctuation indicated by the winning determination result designation command There may be a case where the pattern type does not coincide with the variation pattern type actually used in the variation display. However, in this embodiment, since at least the non-reach CA 2-1, super CA 2-7 and super CA 3-3 fluctuation pattern types are assigned a common determination value regardless of the total number of pending storages. (See FIGS. 9 and 10), there is no inconsistency between the winning determination result and the variation pattern type of the variation display that is actually executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7, or super CA3-3, a pre-reading notice effect described later is executed for the variation display determined at the time of winning. Only when it is determined that the variation pattern types of non-reach CA 2-1, super CA 2-7 and super CA 3-3 are the variation category commands shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 (specifically, variation category 1 command, (Variation category 8 command, variation category 23 command, variation category 26 command only) may be transmitted, and the variation category command may not be transmitted in the case of winning determination results of other variation pattern types. Further, if it is determined at the time of winning that it is other than non-reach CA 2-1, super CA 2-7 and super CA 3-3, a variation category command indicating that the variation pattern type cannot be specified may be transmitted. Good.

  The “prefetching notice effect” is a notice effect that is executed before the start of the variable display that is the target of the notice effect. In this embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect is immediately executed at the timing when the start prize is generated for the variable display to be notified (the SYP4-1 hold notice effect described later), and the variable display to be notified. Continuous notice effect that is executed continuously over a plurality of variable displays before the start of the variable display that is the target of the notice effect. (SYP1-1 and SYP1-2 stop symbol notice, SYP2-1 background change notice, and SYP3-1 stop symbol notice to change to background change notice described later). However, it is not always necessary to execute the notice effect over a plurality of variable displays. For example, the notice effect is performed only once in the variable display before the start of the variable display subject to the notice effect. There may be. Also, for example, the notice effect is started from the change display before the start of the change display targeted for the notice effect, and the notice effect is displayed until the change display immediately before the change display targeted for the notice effect. It may end, or it may perform a notice effect over a variable display that is the subject of the notice effect. Further, it is not always necessary to continuously execute the display over a plurality of variable displays. For example, the notice effect may be executed in a variable display of a plurality of times intermittently every other time or every second time.

  In this embodiment, a case where a start winning to the first start winning port 13 occurs in the high base state, or a case where a start winning to the first start winning port 13 occurs during the big hit game. Except (see steps S1215A and S1216A), a winning determination process is executed each time a start winning occurs, and the symbol designation command shown in FIG. 15 is transmitted and the variable category command shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is transmitted. Is done. Then, based on the received symbol designation command and variation category command, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not a big hit or reach is reached before the variation display of the notice target is started. Execute a prefetch notice to give a notice.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the image display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. To do.

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

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

  In addition, as the transmission method of the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 on the eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7, In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-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 microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process.

  In the example shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8 a and the second special symbol. Image display that can be used in common with variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when controlling the effect parts such as the device 9.

  18 and 19 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol. Decide to do. Further, control is performed to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100, and a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

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

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

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (see FIG. 30), and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 20A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process of step S312. FIG. 20B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

  First, the first start port switch passage process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start port switch passing process that is executed when the first start port switch 13a is in the on state, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first Whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the number of one reserved memory is 4 is confirmed (step S1211A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes processing for storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 21B) (see FIG. 21B). Step S1214A). In the process of step S1214A, 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, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 21 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. 21, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a high base flag indicating that the gaming state is a high base state is set (step S1215A). If it is set, the process proceeds to step S1220A. If the high base flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (step S1216A). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (that is, if the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S1220A as it is.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5, a prize presentation effect process is executed in which a fluctuation display result and a fluctuation pattern type when a fluctuation based on the detected start prize is subsequently executed are preliminarily determined at the start prize (step). S1217A). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (step S1218A), and transmits a variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219A). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220A).

  It should be noted that by executing the processing of steps S1218A and S1219A, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 always designates a symbol every time the first start winning opening 13 is won and the effect processing at the time of winning in step S1217A is executed. Both the command and the variation category command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the process of steps S1218A to S1220A is executed, a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs and the effect designating process at the time of winning in step S1217A is executed. A set of three commands, that is, a command, a variable category command, and a first reserved memory number addition designation command, are transmitted together in one timer interrupt.

  However, if the winning effect processing in step S1217A is not executed because it is determined as Y in step S1215A or step S1216A, the CPU 56 transmits only the first reserved memory number addition designation command in step S1220A. The control for transmitting the winning determination result designation command (design designation command, variation category command) is not performed. In addition, when the effect processing at the time of winning in step S1217A is not executed, the determination result at the time of winning is set as a value indicating that the winning determination result cannot be specified (for example, “FF (H)”) as EXT data. A command (design designation command, variation category command) may be transmitted.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the process of step S1215A is executed, and there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13, the process of step S1217A is performed only when the gaming state is the low base state. Winning effect processing is executed. Further, in this embodiment, when the process of step S1216A is executed, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13, step S1217A is performed only when it is not the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The award winning directing process is executed. It should be noted that the process may not be shifted to step S1217A only in the big hit gaming state, and may be shifted to step S1217A and the winning effect processing may be executed in the small hit gaming state.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state) is a control in which the jackpot is opened for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) after it is notified that the jackpot is started. It is a state until it is informed that the opening of the big winning opening in the final round is finished and the jackpot is finished. Specifically, it is a state in which the processes from the big winning opening opening pre-process (see step S305) to the big hit end process (see step S307) in the special symbol process are executed.

  Next, the second start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the second start port switch passing process executed when the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold port number). Whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the memory number is 4 is confirmed (step S1211B). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 21B) ( Step S1214B). In the process of step S1214B, 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, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

Next, the CPU 56 executes winning effect processing (step S1217B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (step S1218B), and transmits a variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219B). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220B).

  It should be noted that by executing the processing of steps S1218B and S1219B, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 always designates a symbol each time the start winning prize is received at the second start winning opening 14 and the effect processing at the time of winning in step S1217B is executed. Both the command and the variation category command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the process of steps S1218B to S1220B is executed, the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs and the effect designating process at the time of winning in step S1217B is executed. A set of three commands, that is, a command, a variable category command, and a second reserved memory number addition designation command, are transmitted together in one timer interrupt.

  Also in the second start port switch passing process, the same process as in step S1215A may be performed, and the winning effect process in step S1217B may not be executed if the high base state is set. That is, only when the base state is low, the winning effect process in step S1217B may be executed to transmit the symbol designation command and the variation category command. Also, in the second start port switch passing process, the same process as in step S1216A may be performed, and the winning effect process in step S1217B may not be executed if the big hit game is being played.

  Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the pre-reading notice effect is executed only when the first reserved memory is the notice object, and the prefetch notice effect is not executed when the second reserved memory is the notice object. Therefore, in the second start port switch passage process, the winning effect process in step S1217B may not be executed (that is, the winning judgment process is not executed for the second special symbol). You may do it).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in steps S1217A and S1217B. In the winning effect processing, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 8A. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, determining the type of big hit or changing the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing In addition to that, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, before the change display based on the start winning is started, By executing the winning presentation process, it is confirmed in advance whether or not the big hit or the small win is made, and which judgment value range the value of the big hit type or the variation pattern type determination random number is. By doing so, the variation display result and variation pattern type are predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and the effect control microcomputer is based on the determination result at the time of winning as will be described later. A pre-reading notice effect for notifying that it will be a big hit or super reach is displayed during the change display of the effect symbol.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the normal jackpot determination value (N in step S220), the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is a high probability state (probability change state. High probability / high base state and high probability / It is confirmed whether or not a high probability flag indicating that the low base state is included is set (step S221). If the high probability flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays will be executed after confirming whether or not the state is surely changed in step S221 at the time of the start winning, until the actual display of the variation based on the start winning is actually started. There is. For this reason, the game state has changed (for example, the start of change) from when it is confirmed whether or not it is in the probable variation state at step S221 at the time of starting winning, until when the fluctuation display based on the starting winning is actually started. If the 15R probability variation big hit, the 10R probability variation big hit, the 2R probability variation big hit, or the sudden probability variation big hit occurs before, the normal state changes to the probability variation state. For this reason, the gaming state determined in step S221 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 described later) do not necessarily match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the determination at the start winning prize is made based on the game state after the change. Also good.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in step S222), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B and FIG. ) And (C) are compared with the small hit determination values to confirm whether or not they match (step S223). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning effect processing at step S1217A is executed), the CPU 56 determines the small hit determination table (first) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set for the special symbol. When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing in step S1217B is executed), the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8C. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in step S223), the CPU 56 sets EXT data “00 (H)” indicating “out of” in the symbol designation command. Is performed (step S224).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process for determining the current gaming state (step S225). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state and a high base state (specifically, the high probability flag and the high base flag are set in step S225). Whether or not). In addition, after confirming whether or not the high probability state and the high base state are set in step S225 at the time of starting winning, until the display of fluctuation based on the starting winning is actually started, Multiple variable displays may be performed. Therefore, the game state after the start winning is confirmed in step S225 whether or not it is in the high probability state and the high base state until the actual display of variation based on the start winning is actually started. (For example, when a 15R probability variation big hit, a 10R probability variation big hit, a 2R probability variation big hit, or a sudden probability variation big hit occurs before the start of fluctuation may change from a normal state to a probability variation state). Therefore, the gaming state determined at step S225 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 described later) are not necessarily the same. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the determination at the start winning prize is made based on the game state after the change. Also good.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets each threshold for detachment according to the determination result of step S225 (step S226). In this embodiment, a threshold determination program for performing threshold determination in advance is incorporated, and by determining whether or not the threshold value is larger than the threshold value, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type falls within any determination value range. Is determined, and the value of the EXT data set in the variation category command shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is determined.

  For example, the CPU 56 sets a threshold value 219 when it is determined that the gaming state is a high probability / high base state, and sets a threshold value 79 when it is determined that the gaming state is a high probability / low base state. When it is determined that the gaming state is the normal state, the threshold values 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 are set regardless of the total number of pending storage. In this case, in step S232, which will be described later, the CPU 56 identifies which threshold value range (determination value range) the random value for determining the variation pattern type is included, and responds to the identified value range. It is determined to set the value of the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16).

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y of step S223), the CPU 56 uses the EXT data “05 (H)” indicating “small hit” as a symbol designating command. Is set (step S227).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a threshold for small hits (step S228). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 251 and determines in step S232 described later that the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is equal to or less than the threshold value 251 (1 to 251). It is determined that “18 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17). In the case of a small hit, it may be determined that the EXT data “18 (H)” is set as it is without performing the threshold determination.

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the type of jackpot based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B. Is determined (step S229). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning effect processing in step S1217A is executed), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type determination table (first 1D) shown in FIG. Using the special symbol 131a, it is determined whether the big hit type is “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit” or “sudden probability variation big hit”. If there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing at step S1217B is executed), the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 131b is used to determine whether the jackpot type is “15R probability variation jackpot”, “10R probability variation jackpot”, “2R probability variation jackpot” or “sudden probability variation jackpot”.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data (any one of “01 (H)” to “04 (H)” shown in FIG. 15) according to the determination result of the jackpot type as a symbol designation command (step S230). ).

  And CPU56 sets each threshold value for jackpots according to the jackpot type determined by step S229 (step S231).

  For example, the CPU 56 sets the thresholds 74 and 149 when determining “10R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit”, and sets the thresholds 38 and 79 when judged “15R probability variation big hit”. When it is determined that “suddenly promising big hit”, a threshold value 100 is set. In this case, in step S232, which will be described later, the CPU 56 identifies which threshold value range (determination value range) the variation pattern type determination random number value falls within, and depends on the identified value range. It is determined that the value of the EXT data of the variation category command is set (see FIG. 17).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the threshold value set in steps S226, S228, and S231 and the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B to determine which value of the random number for variation pattern type determination. It is determined whether it is within the range of the determination value (step S232).

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result to the variable category command (step S233). Specifically, the CPU 56 determines “00 (H)” to “0B (H)”, “10” as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 depending on which variation pattern type is determined in step S232. A process of setting any value of (H) ”to“ 18 (H) ”to the EXT data of the variable category command is performed.

  In this embodiment, even when it is determined that the big win or the small win is determined in the winning determination, the range in which the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is uniformly determined is shown. When it is determined that the game is a big hit or a small hit, the range of the random number for determining the variation pattern type may not be determined. Then, when a big win or a small win is received, a symbol designating command indicating that the determination at the time of winning is made may be transmitted, and a variation category command comprehensively indicating that the variation pattern type of a big hit or a small hit may be transmitted. . For example, although the production control microcomputer 100 does not specifically show which variation pattern type, the variation indicated that it will be one of the big hit variation pattern types. Based on the reception of the category command, a prefetch notice effect described later may be executed.

  23 and 24 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is performed. finish. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration request command is repeatedly set based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completed flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

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

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. In other words, control is performed so that the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

  In the case where the second special symbol variation display is preferentially executed as shown in this embodiment, the jackpot determination random number (random R) is determined in the winning effect processing shown in FIG. Only the process of comparing the value with the jackpot determination value in the low probability state may be executed and not compared with the jackpot determination value in the high probability state (specifically, only the process of step S220 is executed) However, the processing of steps S221 and S222 may not be performed). With such a configuration, when the display of the variation of the second special symbol is prioritized and executed, between the determination result of the jackpot in the determination at the time of winning and the determination result of the jackpot at the actual start of variation It is possible to prevent the deviation from occurring.

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

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

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

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

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

  Moreover, CPU56 performs control which transmits a background designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control according to the present game state (step S60). In this case, when the high probability flag indicating the high probability state is set and the high base flag indicating the high base state is set, the CPU 56 sets the high probability high base state background. Controls sending specified commands. Further, when only the high probability flag is set and the high base flag is not set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a high probability low base state background designation command. Further, when neither the high probability flag nor the high base flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

  Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) is given. Set to pointer. And the address of the command transmission table according to an effect control command is set to a pointer, and an effect control command is transmitted in an effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when the change of the special symbol is started, the background designation command, the fluctuation pattern command, the display result designation command, the reserved memory number subtraction designation command (the first reserved memory number subtraction) for each timer interrupt. The designation command or the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in this order. Specifically, when the change of the special symbol is started, first, the background designation command is transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms elapses, the display result designation command is transmitted after elapse of 4 ms, and further after 4 ms elapses. A pending storage number subtraction designation command (a first pending storage number subtraction designation command or a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) is transmitted. In addition, the symbol variation designation command (the first symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted when the special symbol variation starts, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for determining the big hit that has been extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and if they match, executes the process of determining the big hit or the small hit It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  In the jackpot determination process, when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability / high base state, high probability / low base state), the probability that the game state is a big hit than when the gaming state is non-probability change state (normal state) Is configured to be high. Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance and the number of jackpot determination values are changed A normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) set smaller than the hour big hit determination table is provided. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is a probable change state is determined by whether or not the high probability flag is set. The high probability flag is set when the gaming state shifts to the probability change state, and is reset when the probability change state ends. Specifically, it is determined to be “15R probability change big hit”, “10R probability change big hit”, “2R probability change big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, after the big hit game is over, it is reset when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (71 in this embodiment).

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. 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 (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

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

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8D. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects a big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the big hit type stored in the random number buffer area (“15R probability variable big hit”, “ "10R probability variation big hit", "2R probability variation big hit" or "sudden probability variation big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is “15R probability variable big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “10R positive variable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. When the big hit type is “2R probability variable big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “04” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. Is done.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, depending on the decision result of the big hit type, one of “1”, “3”, “7”, “9”, which becomes the big hit symbol, is determined as the special symbol stop symbol To do. 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 “2R probable big hit” is decided, “3” is designated as a special symbol stop symbol. If “10R probability variation big hit” is decided, “7” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and if “15R probability variation big hit” is decided, “9” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol. . When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

  In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is first determined and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is shown, but the method for determining the jackpot type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is as follows. It is not limited to what is shown in the embodiment. For example, a table in which a special symbol stop symbol and a jackpot type are associated in advance is prepared, and when a special symbol stop symbol is first determined based on the random number for determining the big hit type, the corresponding jackpot is determined based on the determination result. You may comprise so that a classification may also be determined.

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 determines the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C (FIG. ) To (C)) is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 9D) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. )) Is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  If the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high base flag indicating the high base state is set (step S95). Note that the high base flag is set when the gaming state shifts to the probability changing state, and is reset when the high base state ends. Specifically, it is determined to be “15R probability change big hit”, “10R probability change big hit”, “2R probability change big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Further, after the big hit game is over, it is reset when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (70 times in this embodiment).

  If the high base flag is not set (N in step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high probability flag indicating the high probability state is set (step S96). If the high probability flag is not set (N in Step S96), that is, if the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of pending storage is 3 or more (Step S97). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S97), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135A for detachment as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 10A) is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S97), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table for deviation as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. 135B (see FIG. 10B) is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  If the high probability flag is set (Y in step S96), that is, if the gaming state is a high probability / low base state, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. As a table used for this purpose, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135D (see FIG. 10D) is selected (step S100). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  If the high base flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is a high probability / high base state (in this embodiment, the low probability / high base state is controlled). Therefore, if the high base flag is set, a high probability / high base state is established), and the CPU 56 uses the variation for outlier as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns. The pattern type determination table 135C (see FIG. 10C) is selected (step S101). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In this embodiment, when the processing of steps S95 to S101 is executed, and the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation for loss shown in FIG. The pattern type determination table 135B is selected. Further, when the gaming state is a high probability / high base state, the variation pattern type determination table 135C for loss shown in FIG. 10C is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S102, which will be described later. If the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the process changes in step S105. Short reach variation non-reach PA1-2 is determined as a pattern (see FIG. 12). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a high probability / high base state, or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, a change display of the shortening variation may be performed. In this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation (see FIG. 10C) used in the high probability / high base state and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storage ( Although the table is different from that shown in FIG. 10B, a common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

  In this embodiment, even when the gaming state is a high base state, when the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0 or 1), The change display of the shortening change may not be performed. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S95, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is substantially zero. The determination table 135A (see FIG. 10A) may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer), and performs the processing of steps S92, S94, S98, S99, S100, or S101. By referring to the selected table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 11) as tables used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. ), One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 12) is selected (step S103). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S103. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S105). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S106). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S107).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S108). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S109).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S102 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, the variation pattern type determination table for non-reach (including the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3 shown in FIG. 10) and the variation pattern type determination table for reach (FIG. 10). Normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6, including a variation pattern type of super CA2-7) are prepared, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number, depending on the total reserved memory number (which may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number), Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases. In this case, for example, whether the CPU 56 matches the determination value assigned to the common range of the reach determination table in determining whether “super-reach out” or “non-reach out” occurs in the winning effect processing. By determining whether or not, it may be determined in advance whether or not to reach. In addition, considering that the execution ratio of the notice effect is reduced, as shown in this embodiment, the “super-reach out” is performed depending on the variation pattern type without performing the lottery process using the random number for reach determination. It is preferable to pre-determine whether or not “non-reach” will occur and perform a pre-reading notice effect.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 6 designation) (see FIG. 13) in accordance with the determined big hit type, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S118. When the big hit flag is set, if the big hit type is “15R probability variable big hit”, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is “15R probability variation big hit” is specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. it can. Further, when the big hit type is “10R probability variation big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). Specifically, whether or not it is “10R probability variation big hit” is determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. it can. Further, when the big hit type is “2R probability variation big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (steps S115 and S116). Specifically, whether or not it is “2R probability variation big hit” is determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “03”. it can. When it is neither “15R-probable big hit”, “10R-probable big hit”, or “2R-probable big hit” (that is, “abrupt-probable big hit”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command. This is performed (step S117).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S118). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 6 designation command (step S119). When the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S118), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S120).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S121).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not a reserved memory number subtraction designation command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted indicates whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has been transmitted when the pending storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted in step S1122, which will be described later, for example. The stored number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag may be set, and in step S1121, it may be confirmed whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is set. Also, in this case, the set reserved memory number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is reset by special symbol stop processing or jackpot end processing, which will be described later, when the special symbol fluctuation display is terminated or when the big jackpot is terminated. That's fine.

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

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

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the high probability flag indicating the high probability state and the high base flag indicating the high base state if set (step S132). ), Control for transmitting a jackpot start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is “15R probability variation jackpot”, “10R probability variation jackpot” or “2R probability variation jackpot”, a jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. Whether the jackpot type is “15R-probable big hit”, “10R-probable big hit”, “2R-probable big hit” or “suddenly promiscuous big hit” is data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (big hit type (Data stored in the buffer).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the big hit has occurred) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S134). In addition, the number of times of opening the winning prize opening counter (for example, “15R probability variation big hit” is 15 times. “10R probability variation big hit” is 10 times. (In this case, twice.) Is set (step S135). The round time per round in the big hit game is also set. In this case, in the case of sudden probability variation big hit and the case of 2R probability variation big hit, although the same two times are set as the number of rounds, different round times are set. Specifically, in the case of sudden probability change big hit, the round time is set to 0.1 seconds, and in the case of 2R probability change big hit, the round time is set to 29 seconds. Note that 29 seconds is set as the round time even in the case of 15R probability variation big hit or 10R probability variation big hit. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S136).

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the high probability flag indicating the high probability state is set (step S137). When the high probability flag is set (that is, when the probability variation state (high probability / high base state or high probability / low base state)), the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the high probability state is indicated. The value of the high probability count counter is decremented by 1 (step S138). Then, when the value of the high probability count counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the high probability flag (step S140). If the high probability flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S141.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high base flag indicating the high base state is set (step S141). When the high base flag is set (that is, in the case of a high probability / high base state), the value of the high base number counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the high base state is decremented by 1 Step S142). Then, when the value of the high base number counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S143), the CPU 56 resets the high base flag (step S144). Then, the process proceeds to step S145. If the high base flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S145 as it is.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S145). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S146). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, a time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S147). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S148). In addition, the opening time per time of the big winning opening in the small hit game is set. Specifically, 0.1 seconds which is the same as the round time for the sudden probability change big hit is set as the opening time for one big winning opening in the small hit game. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S149).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S145), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S150).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, in the case of “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit”, a big hit end designation command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted, and “sudden probability sudden big hit” Is transmitted with a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (command A302 (H)). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (the big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 sets a high probability flag to shift the gaming state to the high probability state (step S166). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 71 times) in a high probability number counter for counting the number of times of display of fluctuation in the high probability state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets the high base flag and shifts the gaming state to the high base state (step S168). In addition, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times) in a high base number counter for counting the number of times of change display in the high base state (step S169).

  It should be noted that by executing the processing of steps S166 to S169, the high probability / high base state is transitioned to after the big hit game ends, and the high probability / high base state is maintained until the variable display is terminated 70 times. Then, after the end of the big hit, the transition to the high probability / low base state is made from the end of the 70th variation display to the end of the 71st variation display, and when the 71st variation display ends, the gaming state is in the normal state Return to.

  In this embodiment, the high base flag set in step S168 is also used to determine whether to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 or increase the number of times of opening. In this case, specifically, in the normal symbol process (see step S27), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high base flag is set when the normal symbol variation display result is a hit, If it is set, control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 15 by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. The high base flag set in step S168 is used to determine whether or not to shorten the special symbol variation time. In addition, in the case of a configuration that can be controlled even in the normal symbol variation state with an increased probability of winning the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol, the high base flag determines whether or not the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is a hit. Also used to determine.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S170).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the special symbol display control process (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for special symbol variation display for setting the special symbol display control data. Processing for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

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

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

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 13 and FIG. 14) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. Note that the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

  33 and 34 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the contents of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 6 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is any symbol designating command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received symbol designating command as the first free winning command storage area formed in the RAM. (Step S652).

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the command storage area at the start winning prize. As shown in FIG. 35, an area (storage areas 1 to 8) corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total pending storage number is secured in the start winning command storage area. In this embodiment, as shown in steps S1218A to S1220A of the first start port switch passing process and steps S1218B to S1220B of the second start port switch passing process of FIG. 20, the first start winning opening 13 or the second start is shown. When there is a start winning at the winning opening 14, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second reserved memory number) within one timer interruption Three commands (addition designation command) are transmitted as a set. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 35, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area, a storage area is provided so that a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved storage count addition designation command can be stored in association with each other. Is secured.

  In this embodiment, in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 stores commands in the first storage area that is vacant in the start winning command storage area in the order received. In this embodiment, the command transmission is performed in the order of the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the reserved memory number addition designation command within one timer interrupt. Thus, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the reserved storage number addition designation command are stored in this order (in FIG. 35, the commands are stored in the storage areas 1 to 5). Examples stored are shown).

  It should be noted that each command stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 35 is an effect symbol variation start process, which will be described later, at the timing at which the effect symbol variation display is started each time the effect symbol variation display is started. In step S 8230, the data is deleted one by one, and the contents of the start winning command storage area are shifted. For example, in this embodiment, since the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, in the example shown in FIG. 35, since there is one second reserved memory, the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed. Corresponding effect design variation display is first executed. Then, since the first storage area in which the start winning command including the second reserved memory number addition designation command is stored is only the storage area 5, each command stored in the storage area 5 is deleted. Next, when the second reserved memory is not newly generated, the variation display of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol is executed next. Since the first storage area in which the start winning command including the first reserved storage number addition designation command is stored is the storage area 1, each command stored in the storage area 1 is deleted, and the storage area Each command stored in the storage area 2 is shifted to the storage area 1, each command stored in the storage area 3 is shifted to the storage area 2, and each command stored in the storage area 4 is shifted to the storage area 3. Then, each command stored in the storage area 5 is shifted to the storage area 4.

  In this embodiment, the command received at the time of the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 and the command received at the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 are stored in a common start winning command storage area. However, in this embodiment, the variation display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, and it is not necessary to manage the winning order. A first start winning command storage area for storing commands received at the time of starting winning and a second starting winning command storage area for storing commands received at the start winning prize to the second start winning opening 14 are separately provided. You may comprise as follows.

  In this embodiment, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the reserved storage number addition designation command received when the start prize is generated are also referred to as a start prize command when they are comprehensively expressed. In addition, among the commands at the time of starting winning a prize, a reserved memory number addition designation command which is a command for designating information capable of recognizing that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased is comprehensively expressed. In some cases, it is also referred to as reserved storage information. Also, a symbol designation command, which is a command indicating whether or not a big hit or a small hit is determined in the winning presentation process (see FIG. 22) at the time of starting winning, a determination result of the big hit type, a determination result of the variation pattern type, and When the variable category command is comprehensively expressed, it is also referred to as a winning determination result designation command or determination result information.

  If the received effect control command is any variation category command (step S653), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation category command in each storage area 1 of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Are stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designating command is stored (step S654).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number addition designation command (step S655), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received first reserved memory number addition designation command as the start winning command formed in the RAM. It stores in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and variable category command are stored among the storage areas 1 to 8 of the storage area (step S656A). Further, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area (step S656B).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command (step S657), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received second reserved memory number addition designation command as the start winning command formed in the RAM. It stores in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and variable category command are stored among the storage areas 1 to 8 of the storage area (step S658A). Further, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area (step S658B).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 displays the first reserved memory display unit 18c or the second reserved memory display. One hold display in the part 18d is deleted, the remaining hold display is shifted one by one, and the hold display in the first hold storage display part 18c or the second hold storage display part 18d is updated (step S662A). For example, if the first hold memory number subtraction designation command is received, one hold display on the first hold storage display unit 18c is deleted, and the remaining hold display on the first hold storage display unit 18c is displayed one by one. shift. If the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command is received, one on-hold display on the second on-hold storage display unit 18d is erased, and the remaining on-hold display on the second on-hold storage display unit 18d is deleted one by one. shift.

  If the received effect control command is a customer waiting demonstration designation command (step S663), the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display a predetermined customer waiting demonstration screen on the effect display device 9 (step S664). In addition, the customer waiting demonstration screen is not displayed immediately based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, but after the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received, the customer waits for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds). The display of the waiting demonstration screen may be started. Further, the effect control CPU 101 clears the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area and the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area (step S665). That is, when the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received and the customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed, the first holding memory number and the second holding memory number are 0 and the variable display is not executed. The number of the first reserved memory and the second number of reserved memories are reset. By executing the process of step S665, the first control memory number or the second reservation memory erroneously generated by the addition or subtraction omission of the first reservation memory number or the second reservation memory number occurs in the production control microcomputer 100. Even in a state where the number is recognized, it is possible to reset the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number to return to the normal state by interrupting the reserved memory.

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S684). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a prefetch notice effect determination process for determining the presence or absence of a prefetch notice effect and a prefetch notice pattern (step S800A).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 37 and FIG. 38 are flowcharts showing the prefetch notice effect determination process (step S800A). In the prefetch notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a new variable category command has been received (step S6001). In this embodiment, the case where it is confirmed whether or not a new variable category command is received in step S6001, but at least one of the commands transmitted at the time of starting winning is confirmed. In such a case, the process may proceed to step S6002 and subsequent steps. For example, instead of the variable category command, the process may be shifted to the processing after step S6002 based on the reception of the symbol designation command. May be shifted to the processing in step S6002 and thereafter.

  When a new variation category command is received, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the newly received reserved storage number addition designation command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command (step S6002). If a new second reserved memory number addition designation command has been received, the process directly proceeds to step S6020. If it is not the case where the second reserved memory number addition designation command is newly received (that is, if the first reserved memory number addition designation command is received), the effect control CPU 101 is already executing the pre-reading notice effect. It is confirmed whether or not a pre-reading notice execution flag indicating this is set (step S6003). Note that the pre-reading notice execution flag is set in step S6011 described later.

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of step S6002, only the pre-reading notice effect with the first reserved memory as the notice object can be executed, and the prefetch notice effect with the second reserved memory as the notice object. If you do not.

  If the pre-reading notice execution flag is not set (that is, if the pre-reading notice effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 101 is stored in the first reserved memory number storage area (see steps S656B and S662B). It is confirmed whether or not the first reserved storage number is 2 or more (step S6004). If the first reserved storage number is not 2 or more, the process proceeds to step S6020 as it is.

  If the first reserved memory number is 2 or more, the effect control CPU 101 extracts all the variation category commands stored in the start winning command storage area, and the previous one is based on the extracted variation category commands. It is confirmed whether or not all the variation category commands stored as the winning determination results for the start winnings are the variation category 1 command (command C600 (H), non-reach CA2-1 designation) (step S6005). If all of them are variable category 1 commands, the process proceeds to step S6006. If even one variation category command other than the variation category 1 command is included, the process proceeds to step S6020.

  By executing the processing of step S6007, in this embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect is executed on the condition that all the fluctuation displays until the notice of the fluctuation display to be noticed are all “non-reach”. It is configured as possible. Such a configuration prevents a situation in which the continuity of the pre-reading notice effect is impaired due to the reach effect interrupting in the middle of the pre-reading notice effect.

  If all the change category 1 commands are determined in step S6005, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the pre-read notice effect determination random number for determining the presence / absence of the pre-read notice effect and the pre-read notice pattern, and based on the received change category command. Then, a lottery process is performed based on the extracted random numbers for determining the prefetching notice effect, and the presence / absence of the prefetching notice effect and the prefetching notice pattern are determined (step S6006).

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a prefetching notice effect determination table for determining the presence / absence of a prefetching notice effect and a prefetching notice pattern. As shown in FIG. 39, in this embodiment, the variation category indicated by the variation category command corresponding to the newly received notification target pending storage is variation category 1 (that is, non-reach CA 2-1 that is out of non-reach). Variation category indicating that the variation pattern type is a fluctuation pattern type), variation category 8 (that is, a variation category indicating that the variation pattern type is super CA2-7 that is out of super reach), or variation category 23 or variation category 26 ( In other words, there is a case where execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined in the case of the variation category indicating that the variation pattern type of the super CA 3-3 is a super reach big hit. As shown in FIG. 39, in this embodiment, when the reserved memory for the advance notice becomes a super reach jackpot, it is decided to execute the prefetch notice effect at a rate of 90%. If the reach is out of reach, it is decided to execute the pre-reading notice effect at a rate of 20%. Decide to execute the pre-reading notice effect).

  That is, in this embodiment, when the variation category is “out of super reach”, the proportion of the pre-reading notice effect is determined (other than “executed”), compared to the case of “out of reach”. If the fluctuation category is “Super reach big hit”, the pre-reading notice effect will be higher than “Non-reach out” or “Super reach out”. It has become. With such a setting, by executing the pre-reading notice effect, it is possible to give a notice / indication that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” or that the super reach is executed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 39, five types of SYP1-1, SYP1-2, SYP2-1, SYP3-1, and SYP4-1 are provided as the prefetching notice patterns.

  The pre-reading notice patterns SYP1-1 and SYP1-2 are effect symbols that constitute a chance effect for continuous effects predetermined in the effect display device 9 over a plurality of variable displays until the variable display to be notified is executed. This is a pre-reading notice pattern corresponding to the stop symbol notice that stops. FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of a chance eye that is stopped and displayed by a stop symbol notice in the prefetch notice effect. In the stop symbol advance based on the prefetching advance notice pattern SYP1-1, any of chance chances CA1 to CA8 (chance eye A) shown in FIG. In the chance eye A, as shown in FIG. 40A, the left symbol and the middle symbol are the same numbers, and only the right symbol is a combination of numbers shifted by one. In addition, in the stop symbol advance based on the prefetching advance notice pattern SYP1-2, any of chance chances CB1 to CB6 (chance eye B) shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 40 (B), the chance eye B is a combination of sequence numbers. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 39, when the stop symbol notice that the chance eye B stops is executed, the big hit is more than when the stop symbol notice that the chance eye B stops is executed. The possibility (big hit reliability) is high. By doing so, when the stop symbol notice is executed, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which chance is stopped, and to improve the interest in the game.

  The chance eyes A and the chance eyes B are not limited to those shown in FIGS. 40A and 40B, and may be any predetermined combination that can be distinguished from each other. For example, chance chance A may be an arbitrary combination of even numbers that are normal symbols (non-probable variation symbols), and chance eye B may be an arbitrary combination of odd numbers that are probability variation symbols. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize which opportunity he has.

  The pre-reading notice pattern SYP2-1 changes the background image in the effect display device 9 from the normal background image to a special background image during the fluctuation display before the fluctuation display to be the notice target is executed, This is a look-ahead notice pattern corresponding to executing a background change notice serving as a special background image until the fluctuating display is executed.

  The prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 is a prefetching notice pattern corresponding to executing a prefetching notice effect that changes to a background change notice after the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A stops is executed.

  The prefetch notice pattern SYP4-1 displays the hold display in the first hold storage display unit 18c in a special hold display (for example, a red circle display) different from the normal display mode (for example, a white circle display). This is a look-ahead notice pattern corresponding to the execution of the hold notice effect.

  As shown in FIG. 40, in this embodiment, the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-2 in which the chance eye B stops is more than that in the case where the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-1 in which the chance eye A stops. When the pre-reading notice effect is executed, the rate at which the variation display result is “big hit” (big hit reliability) and the rate at which super reach is executed (reach reliability) are higher. As such, since the big hit reliability and the reach reliability differ depending on the type of the chance, the player comes to pay attention to the stop symbol, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 40, in this embodiment, the pre-reading notice of the background change notice is performed more than the case where the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice such as the prefetch notice pattern SYP1-1 or the prefetch notice pattern SYP1-2 is executed. The big hit reliability and the reach reliability are higher when the pre-reading notice effect of the pattern SYP2-1 is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 40, in this embodiment, the background change from the stop symbol notice is performed more than the case where the prefetch notice effect of the stop symbol notice such as the prefetch notice pattern SYP1-1 or the prefetch notice pattern SYP1-2 is executed. When the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 that changes to the notice is executed, the jackpot reliability and the reach reliability are higher.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even when a pre-reading notice effect of a stop symbol notice having a low jackpot reliability or reach reliability is executed, the background change notice having a high jackpot reliability or reach reliability is changed. Therefore, even if a stop symbol notice is executed, the player expects to change to the background change notice, and can maintain the player's expectation. Interest can be improved.

  In particular, in this embodiment, the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 is the same effect as the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-1 having the lowest jackpot reliability and reach reliability (chance eye A is stopped). It changes from a production mode) to a background change notice. With such a configuration, even when a pre-reading notice effect in which the chance of hitting A is stopped, which has the lowest jackpot reliability and reach reliability, the player's expectation can be maintained and the interest in the game is improved. Can be made.

  In this embodiment, there is a case in which the chance symbol A stops from the stop symbol advance notice to the background change notice, while the stop symbol advance notice that the chance eye B stops does not change to the background change notice (changes). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be a case in which there is a case where the chance symbol B is changed from a stop symbol notice to stop to a background change notice. In this case, for example, the ratio of change to the background change notice is different between when the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A stops is executed and when the stop symbol notice that the chance eye B stops is executed. That's fine. Specifically, it is possible to make the change from the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A with a low jackpot reliability or reach reliability when the background change notice does not change stop more easily to the background change notice. preferable. By doing so, even when a stop symbol notice with a low jackpot reliability or reach reliability is executed, the player's sense of expectation can be maintained, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 is executed than when the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP2-1 is executed, the big hit reliability and reach are increased. Reliability is high. By such setting, the player is more expected to change to the background change notice, the player's sense of expectation can be further maintained, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  When it is determined in step S6006 to execute the prefetching notice effect (Y in step S6007), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the decided prefetching notice pattern is SYP4-1 indicating the hold notice effect. (Step S6008). If it is not SYP4-1, the production control CPU 101 stores the first hold memory stored in the determined prefetch notice pattern and the current first hold memory number (refer to the first hold memory number storage area (see steps S656B and S662B)). The pre-reading notice effect control pattern corresponding to the number is set in the prefetching notice effect control pattern storage buffer provided in the RAM or the like (step S6009).

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing a list of prefetch notice effect control patterns. As shown in FIG. 41, the prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP1-0 corresponding to the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-1 and the first reserved memory number being 2, and the first reserved memory number being 3. A corresponding prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP1-1 and a prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP1-2 corresponding to the prefetch notice pattern SYP1-1 and the first reserved memory number being four are provided. Further, the prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP2-0 corresponding to the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-2 and the first reserved memory number being 2, and the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-2 and the first reserved memory number being three. And a prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP2-2 corresponding to the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-2 and the first reserved memory number being four are provided. ing. Further, the prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP3-0 corresponding to the prefetching notice pattern SYP2-1 and the first reserved memory number being 2, and the prefetching notice pattern SYP2-1 and the first reserved memory number being three. And a prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP3-2 corresponding to the prefetching notice pattern SYP2-1 and the first reserved memory number being 4 are provided. ing. Further, the prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP4-0 corresponding to the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 and the first reserved memory number being 2, and the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 and the first reserved memory number being three. And a prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP4-2 corresponding to the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 and the first reserved memory number being four are provided. ing. As shown in FIG. 41, each prefetch notice effect control pattern is composed of control data corresponding to the effect contents executed in each variation after the start of the prefetch notice effect.

  As shown in FIG. 41, in the case of the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1, the background change notice is executed at the second change after the prefetching notice effect is started. Without being limited thereto, the background change notice may be executed at the time of a change that is a target of the pre-reading notice effect or a change that is one time before the change that is a target of the pre-reading notice effect. For example, when the pre-reading notice pattern SYP3-1 is determined, the timing for executing the background change notice may be further determined, and the pre-reading notice effect control pattern corresponding to the determination result may be selected. . In this case, the determination ratio of the timing for executing the background change notice may be varied depending on the display result (variation category) of the change that is the target of the prefetch notice effect. By doing in this way, after the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice is executed, the big hit reliability and the reach reliability can be varied depending on the timing at which the background change notice is executed.

  When SYP4-1 indicating a pending notice effect is determined as the prefetch notice pattern, the effect is not executed using the effect control pattern in each variable display, but steps S6020 and S6021 described later are executed. As a result, the special hold display is increased by one in the first hold storage display unit 18c, and the hold notice effect as the prefetch notice effect is immediately started.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 stores the current first reserved memory number (first reserved memory number storage) in a prefetch notice execution number counter indicating the number of times of variable display for executing the prefetch notice effect (hereinafter also referred to as the number of prefetch notice executions). The area (the first reserved storage number stored in the area (see steps S656B and S662B)) is set (step S6010). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a pre-reading notice execution flag (step S6011).

  In step S6010, a value obtained by adding 1 to the current first reserved storage number may be set in the prefetching notice execution number counter. In other words, a prefetch zone to be described later may be set up to a hold storage next to the hold storage to be notified. Even in such a configuration, when the continuous notice effect is executed as the pre-reading notice effect, the continuous notice effect can be executed only until the change display of the notice target.

  When the pre-reading notice execution flag is set in step S6003 (that is, when the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed), the effect control CPU 101 has decided to execute the next pre-reading notice effect. It is confirmed whether or not the next prefetch notice determination flag indicating the presence is set (step S6012). That is, in this embodiment, if the next prefetch notice determination flag is not set, the processing after step S6013 is executed, and even if the prefetch notice effect is already being executed, the first reserved memory accumulated thereafter When the number (hereinafter also referred to as the number of stored storage after execution) is a number that can execute the pre-reading notice effect, it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect after the pre-reading notice effect that is already being executed. It is like that. It should be noted that the next prefetch notice determination flag is set in step S6019 described later when it is decided to execute the next prefetch notice effect.

  If the next prefetch advance notice finalized flag is not set, the CPU 101 for effect control stores the current first reserved memory number (the first reserved memory number storage area (see steps S656B and S662B)) as the reserved memory number after execution. A value obtained by subtracting the value of the prefetching advance notice execution number counter (prefetching advance notice execution number count value) from the first reserved stored number) is calculated (step S6013). Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the calculated post-execution reserved memory count is 2 or more (step S6014).

  If the post-execution reserved memory number is 2 or more, the effect control CPU 101 extracts all the variation category commands stored in the start winning command storage area, and the previous one based on the extracted variation category commands. It is confirmed whether or not all the variable category commands stored as the winning determination results for the start winnings are the variable category 1 command (command C600 (H), non-reach CA2-1 designation) (step S6015). If all of them are variable category 1 commands, the process proceeds to step S6016. If even one variation category command other than the variation category 1 command is included, the process proceeds to step S6020.

  In step S6015, not only the hold memory accumulated after the start of the effect of the pre-reading notice effect already being executed, but also all the hold memories including the hold memory of the notice target of the pre-reading notice effect being executed, The next look-ahead notice effect can be determined on the condition that the reserved memory is out of reach. By configuring as such, in this embodiment, whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed can be made common in the contents determination of the hold storage in step S6005 and step S6015, A common processing routine can be achieved.

  Further, in this embodiment, regardless of whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed, when the variation categories up to the previous time are all non-reachable (and thus have already been executed). The pre-reading notice effect is a so-called Gasse prefetching notice effect that uses a non-reach hold memory as a notice object), and determines whether or not to execute the prefetch notice effect. Therefore, during execution of the pre-reading notice effect, the change display result becomes “big hit”, the game state changes, the changing category determined at the time of winning changes, and the contents of the pre-reading notice effect decided to be executed next time Can be prevented from being inconsistent with the fluctuation display result that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect.

  In this embodiment, the case where the next pre-reading notice effect is configured to be determinable only when the reserved storage of the notice target of the pre-reading notice effect that is already being executed is non-reachable is shown. However, it is not limited to the processing mode shown in this embodiment. For example, when it is confirmed in step S6015 whether all previous stored memories are non-reachable, and there is a non-reachable stored memory, the non-reach is lost. Confirm whether or not the hold memory that does not become the target of the pre-reading notice effect currently being executed, and if it is the target of the pre-reading notice effect currently being executed, the next pre-reading notice effect can be determined You may comprise.

  If all the variation category 1 commands are determined in step S6015, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the next prefetch notice effect determination random number for determining the presence / absence of the next prefetch notice effect and the prefetch notice pattern, and the received variation category command. The lottery process is performed based on the extracted random number for determining the next look-ahead notice effect based on the result, and the presence / absence of the next look-ahead notice effect and the look-ahead notice pattern are determined (step S6016).

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a next prefetch notice effect determination table for determining the presence / absence of the next prefetch notice effect and the prefetch notice pattern. As shown in FIG. 42, in this embodiment, when the reserved memory for the advance notice becomes a super reach jackpot, it is decided to execute the next prefetch notice effect at a rate of 90%, and the reserved memory for the advance notice is obtained. Is determined to execute the next look-ahead notice effect at a rate of 20% when super-reach is lost, and the next look-ahead notice effect at a rate of 100% when the reserved memory subject to notice is non-reach Decide not to run.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the pre-reading notice effect that is already being executed is intended for a non-reach out-of-reserved memory, the notice object of the next pre-reading notice effect is a super-reach outage or a super reach jackpot. Only in this case, it is possible to decide to execute the next prefetch notice effect. That is, in this embodiment, when the prefetching notice effect is already executed, the prefetching notice with higher reliability than the previously determined prefetching notice effect (in this example, the big hit reliability and the reach reliability are high). It is possible to decide to execute only the production. With such a configuration, in this embodiment, the interest in the game can be improved while improving the processing efficiency with respect to the determination of the execution period of the pre-reading notice effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 42, in this embodiment, only the hold notice effect of SYP4-1 can be determined as the prefetch notice pattern of the next prefetch notice effect. With such a configuration, it is possible to execute a pre-reading notice effect with a plurality of variable displays as a notice object, without increasing the player's gambling feeling more than necessary, and to improve the interest of the game. In other words, if a continuous notice effect such as a stop symbol notice or a background change notice is already being executed as a prefetch notice effect, the continuous notice effect has already been executed as the next prefetch notice effect. The continuous notice effect and the pre-read notice effect to be executed next time may appear to be combined, and there is a risk that the player's gambling will be overwhelmed more than necessary. Therefore, in this embodiment, only the pending notice effect can be executed as the prefetching notice effect to be executed next time, so that the prefetching notice effect that is already being executed and the prefetch notice effect to be executed next time can be visually distinguished. (That is, it is possible to distinguish between an effect performed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 or an effect displayed on the first reserved storage display unit 18c) It is possible to prevent the excess.

  Further, in this embodiment, since the hold notice effect is always determined as the next look-ahead notice effect, the stop symbol notice or the background change notice is executed as the already determined look-ahead notice effect. The prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern (in this example, the holding notice effect in this example) different from the previously determined prefetching notice effect can be determined.

  Further, in this embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect determined in advance can be determined even when the reserved storage for the notice object is a non-reach out of superreach and super reach jackpot. However, the next look-ahead notice effect for the next look-ahead notice effect can be determined only when the reserved memory for the notice object is a super-reaching outage and a super reach jackpot. The decision rate of the notice effect is low. Therefore, in this embodiment, the determination rate of the next pre-reading notice effect is lowered as described above, so that the pre-reading notice effect is hardly generated continuously.

  If it is determined in step S6016 to execute the pre-reading notice effect (in this example, the hold notice effect of SYP4-1) (Y in step S6017), the effect control CPU 101 executes the next prefetching notice effect. The post-execution reserved memory number calculated in step S6013 is set in the next prefetching notice execution number counter indicating the number of variable displays (step S6018). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the next prefetch notice determination completed flag (step S6019).

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not it is decided to execute the hold notice effect of SYP4-1 in step S6006 or step S6016 (step S6020). If it is determined to execute the hold notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 uses a special hold display (for example, white round display) different from the normal display mode (for example, white round display) in the first hold storage display unit 18c. , Red round display), the hold display is incremented by 1, and the hold notice effect is started (step S6021). As described above, the hold notice effect can be executed if the special hold display is incremented by 1 in the first hold memory display unit 18c even if the prefetch notice effect has already been executed. Even if it is determined as the pre-reading notice effect, it is immediately started by executing step S6021. In addition, the mode of the hold notice effect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, when the start winning is generated, the normal hold display is increased by one, and the pre-read notice effect that has been executed first is finished. At the timing, the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the advance notice target may be changed to the special hold display so that the prefetch notice effect can be started.

  If it is not determined to execute the hold notice effect in step S6006 or step S6016, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the newly received hold memory number addition designation command is the first hold memory number addition designation command. It is confirmed whether or not (step S6022). If it is a case where the 1st pending | holding memory number addition designation | designated command is newly received, CPU101 for presentation control will increase a normal pending | holding display (for example, white round shape display) by 1 in the 1st pending | holding memory display part 18c. (Step S6023). On the other hand, if the first hold memory number addition designation command is not received (that is, if the second hold memory number addition designation command is received), the effect control CPU 101 performs the second hold memory display unit 18d. The normal hold display (for example, white round display) is increased by one (step S6024).

  FIG. 43 is a timing chart in the case of executing a prefetch notice effect. As shown in FIG. 43, when the first reserved memory number is 2 and the variable display is in progress, a new start prize is generated at timing t0, and a pre-reading notice effect is executed for the start prize. It shall be decided. Here, it is assumed that the prefetching notice pattern of the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-1 is determined. In this case, a pre-reading notice execution flag is set, and a stop symbol notice is executed in which the chance eye A stops from the next fluctuation display. Here, as shown in FIG. 43, conceptually, a kind of pre-read zone is set including the pre-holding storage to be notified and the pre-hold storage stored before that, and newly stored after the pre-reading zone. With respect to the post-holding stored number, the next prefetch notice effect will be determined. Note that the prefetch zone is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the prefetch zone is set as one prefetch zone up to the next hold memory after the target hold memory to be notified, and the post-execution hold memory number after that is set. The next prefetch notice effect may be determined.

  Next, when a start winning occurs during execution of this pre-reading notice effect and the number of stored memories after execution becomes 2 or more, it becomes possible to determine the next pre-reading notice effect from that point (timing t1). That is, the pre-reading notice effect can be determined based on the start winning at the timing t1 or t2 in FIG. On the other hand, the pre-reading notice execution flag is reset at the time of start of variable display (timing t3) which is the target of the prefetching notice effect. In a conventional gaming machine that executes a prefetching notice effect, the process of determining a new prefetching notice effect is limited when the prefetching notice effect is being executed, that is, during a period when the prefetching notice execution flag is on. It was supposed to be. Also, in other gaming machines that execute the conventional pre-reading notice effect, the number of variable displays that execute the pre-reading notice effect is determined at the time of starting winning, and the number of variable displays that execute the pre-reading notice effect that is determined later is the first. In the case where it overlaps with the number of variable displays for which the determined prefetch notice effect is executed, processing for adjusting the overlapped portion is executed. In this embodiment, the post-execution reserved memory number, which is a value obtained by subtracting the value of the pre-reading advance notice execution number counter (pre-reading notice execution number count value) from the first reserved memory number, is a number that can execute the pre-read notice effect. Since the next pre-reading notice effect can be determined at the time (timing t1 in FIG. 43), the pre-reading notice effect (continuous notice effect) is prevented from overlapping, and pre-reading is preferably performed with simple control. A notice effect can be determined.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is restored (see step S44). However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the variation pattern command has been received, the transition to the production symbol variation start processing is started and the variation display of the production symbol is started. Therefore, if the display result designation command is received without receiving the variation pattern command, the variation of the representation symbol The display will not start.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8002 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8002). That is, when the CPU 101 for effect control executes the process of step S8002, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. If the pseudo-ream is designated by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the chance stop symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) is used as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream in step S8002. The combination of the jackpot symbol that is not reachable and the symbol that is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8002, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 46, when the received display result designation command indicates “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, or “2R probability variation big hit” (the received display result designation command designates display result 2). In the case of a command, a display result 3 designation command, or a display result 4 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are the same as the stop symbol. It should be noted that the determination ratio of the stop symbol may be varied depending on whether it is “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit”. For example, in the case of “15R probability variation big hit”, the ratio of determining the combination of production symbols in which the three symbols are the same odd number is increased, and in the case of “10R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit”. You may make it raise the ratio which determines the combination of the production | presentation symbol which three symbols arranged in the same even number design.

  Further, when the received display result designation command indicates “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 5 designation command or a display result 6 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as the stop symbol. In the case of “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

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

  In addition, as for the effect symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes prefetching notice execution setting processing for performing various execution settings of the prefetching notice effect when the prefetching notice effect is executed (step S8003).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a notice effect (a notice effect other than the pre-reading notice effect. For example, a step-up notice effect, a mini-character notice effect, or a movable object notice effect) on the effect display device 9 while the effect symbol is being displayed. The notice effect setting process for determining whether or not to perform or setting the effect aspect of the notice effect is executed (step S8004).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the prefetching notice effect and other notice effects when executing the variation pattern, the prefetch notice effect, and other notice effects (step S8005). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8006).

  FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation aspect constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 47 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  The effect control CPU 101 is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect or other notice effects, and if the pre-reading notice execution flag or other notice execution flag is set, the prefetching is performed in step S8005. A process table corresponding to the notice effect or other notice effects is selected. For example, when the pre-reading notice effect currently being executed is a background change notice, an effect of changing the background of the display screen of the effect display device 9 according to the setting of the pre-reading notice effect execution setting process (step S8003) is performed. A process table is selected for execution.

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

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control 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 the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect component is executed (step S8007). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

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

  Next, the production control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8008).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts the winning prize command (design designation command, fluctuation category command, and the command stored in the storage area in which the command corresponding to the current fluctuation display in the starting prize command storage area is stored). The reserved storage number addition designation command) is deleted, and the contents of the start winning command storage area are shifted (step S8009). For example, if the change display of the effect symbol is executed in response to the change display of the first special symbol, the start winning prize stored in the first storage area in which the first reserved memory number addition designation command is stored is stored. The command at the time is deleted, and the contents of the command storage area at the start winning prize are shifted. In addition, for example, in the case of executing the variation display of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol, the second reserved memory number addition designation command is stored in the first storage area in which it is stored. The command at the time of the start winning prize is deleted, and the contents of the command storage area at the time of the start winning prize are shifted. It should be noted that whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is to be displayed is, for example, whether the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command is received. This can be determined by checking.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8010).

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing pre-reading notice effect execution setting processing (step S8003). As shown in FIG. 48, in the pre-reading notice execution setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the pre-reading notice execution flag is set (step S6501). If the pre-reading notice execution flag is not set, the prefetching notice execution setting process is terminated as it is.

  If the pre-reading notice execution flag is set, the CPU 101 for effect control executes the pre-reading notice effect for the notice of the second special symbol (that is, the first reserved memory as the notice object). It is confirmed whether or not the second start winning interruption occurs when the second special symbol variation display is executed) (step S6502). Note that whether or not the display is a variation display of the second special symbol can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not a second symbol variation designation command has been received. If the variable display of the second special symbol is not executed, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the pre-reading notice execution number counter (step S6503).

  In this embodiment, as already described, since the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed with the first reserved memory as the notice object, the second start winning opening When a prize is won (interruption of the second start prize), the variable display corresponding to the prize is preferentially executed. For this reason, if the value of the pre-reading notice execution frequency counter corresponding to the number of times of variable display for executing the pre-reading notice effect is subtracted as it is, the number of variable displays for executing the pre-reading notice effect and the target of the pre-reading notice effect (notice target) This results in inconsistencies in the display results of the variable display. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the second start winning interruption occurs, the value of the pre-reading notice execution number counter is not subtracted, so that it is inconsistent with the number of variable displays for executing the pre-reading notice effect. Is prevented from occurring.

  When the second start winning interruption occurs, the value of the pre-reading notice execution number counter is not subtracted. Therefore, during the variable display based on the winning, the same aspect of the pre-reading notice effect executed in the previous variable display is performed. The pre-reading notice effect is repeatedly executed. When an interruption of the second start prize occurs, the pre-reading notice effect may be interrupted during the variable display based on the prize, or the pre-reading notice effect in a dedicated effect mode is executed. Alternatively, other effects such as an effect of notifying that an interruption of the second start prize has occurred may be executed.

  Next, if the prefetching notice pattern of the prefetching notice effect currently being executed is not the pending notice effect of SYP4-1 (N in step S6504), the effect control CPU 101 determines the value of the prefetching notice execution number counter and the prefetching notice effect control. Based on the prefetching notice effect control pattern set in the pattern storage buffer (see step S6009), settings for executing the prefetching notice effect are performed (step S6505). In the process of step S6505, it is only necessary to perform setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect corresponding to the effect content shown in FIG. Further, in the case of the pre-reading notice effect control pattern for executing the stop symbol notice, a process for determining which of the chance eyes shown in FIG. 40 is to be stopped may be executed. In this case, instead of the combination of non-reach out effect symbols determined in step S8002 in FIG. 45, control for stopping and displaying the chance eye A or chance eye B is executed. If the pre-reading notice effect control pattern for executing the background change notice is executed, control for stopping and displaying the combination of the non-reach off effect symbols determined in step S8002 of FIG. 45 is executed. In the case of the pre-reading notice effect control pattern for executing the stop symbol advance notice, instead of the process of determining the combination of the non-reach effect effect symbols in step S8002 of FIG. A process for determining B may be executed. Also, before the step S8002 in FIG. 45, the pre-reading notice execution setting process is executed, and when the chance to be stopped is already determined, the process in the step S8002 in FIG. 45 is skipped. May be. By doing in this way, the duplication of the process which determines a stop symbol can be avoided.

  When the pre-reading notice pattern of the pre-reading notice effect currently being executed is the hold notice effect, the special hold display is already displayed on the first hold memory display unit 18c until the hold memory of the notice target is consumed. Since the display is maintained, it is not necessary to perform the process of step S6505. When the hold notice effect is executed, the hold display including the special hold display is shifted by 1 each time the first hold memory number subtraction designation command is received, and the hold memory to be notified is finally consumed. When the special hold display is erased from the first hold storage display unit 18c, the hold notice effect ends (see step S662A).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the pre-reading advance notice execution counter after subtraction is 0 (step S6506). If the value of the prefetching notice execution number counter is not 0, the prefetching notice execution setting process is terminated as it is.

  If the value of the prefetching advance execution counter is 0, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the next prefetching notice finalized flag is set (step S6507). If the next prefetch notice determined flag is not set (that is, if the prefetch notice effect that was being executed has been terminated and the next prefetch notice effect has not been decided), the effect control CPU 101 performs the prefetch. The notice execution flag is reset (step S6508). Then, the prefetch notice execution setting process is terminated.

  If the next prefetch advance notice determined flag is set, the production control CPU 101 resets the next prefetch advance notice determined flag (step S6509) and sets the value of the next prefetch advance notice execution counter to the prefetch advance notice execution number counter. (Step S6510). Then, the prefetch notice execution setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the change time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8105). In addition, when the pre-reading notice effect of the continuous notice effect such as the stop symbol notice or the background change notice is being executed, step S8105 is executed according to the process table selected in step S8005, whereby the stop symbol notice or background is displayed. Continuous notice effect such as change notice is executed.

  Then, if the change time timer has timed out (step S8106), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (step S803) (step S8107).

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Accordingly, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, and therefore the processing of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. Instead, the process proceeds to step S8305.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (offset symbol, jackpot symbol) (step S8302). When neither the big winning symbol nor the small winning symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the lost symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8311.

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

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S8308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) According to the data 1, the movable member control data 1), the production device (the production display device 9 as the production component, various lamps as the production component, the speaker 27 as the production component, and the movable member 78 as the production component and production. The blades 79a and 79b) are controlled (step S8309). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S8310).

  When it is determined that neither big hit nor small hit is made (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8311). For example, the effect control CPU 101 receives a first symbol variation designation command reception flag indicating that a first symbol variation designation command has been received, or a second symbol variation designation command reception flag indicating that a second symbol variation designation command has been received. To reset. Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8312).

  Next, a specific effect mode of the prefetch notice effect will be described. FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect of the stop symbol notice in the prefetch notice effect. As shown in FIG. 51 (A), when the effect symbols are changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the first start winning opening 13 is displayed. , The pre-reading notice effect determination process shown in FIGS. 37 and 38 is executed, and it is determined in step S6006 that the pre-reading notice pattern SYP1-2 is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 51, since the first reserved memory number is 3 due to the start winning at this time, the look-ahead notice effect control pattern SCP2-1 shown in FIG. 41 is set in the process of step S6009. The

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 51 (B), when the variation display at that time is finished, the pre-reading notice effect is started from the next variation display. In the first change in which the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 51C and 51D, for example, the chance eye CB1 (“1 · 2 · 3”) is stopped and displayed. Here, the chance item B to be stopped and displayed is determined in step S6505 of FIG.

  Then, in the second fluctuation after the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 51E and 51F, for example, the chance eye CB2 (“2 · 3 · 4”) is stopped.

  Subsequently, in the third change after the start of the prefetching notice effect (the change that is the target of the prefetching notice effect), a change display according to the determined change pattern is executed. Here, corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach big hit, as shown in FIGS. 51 (G) to (I), the super reach is reached after the fluctuation starts, and the combination of the big hits (see FIG. 51). In the example shown, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the combination of the left middle, the right, and the same symbol “7”.

  As described above, in the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol advance notice, the possibility of a big hit or a super reach can be noticed by stopping a predetermined chance eye over a plurality of variable displays. .

  FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect of the background change notice in the prefetch notice effect. As shown in FIG. 52 (A), when the variation of the effect symbol is executed in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, the first start winning award 13 is displayed. , The pre-reading notice effect determination process shown in FIGS. 37 and 38 is executed, and it is determined in step S6006 that the pre-reading notice pattern SYP2-1 is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 52, since the first reserved memory number is 3 due to the start winning at this time, the look-ahead notice effect control pattern SCP3-1 shown in FIG. 41 is set in the process of step S6009. The

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 52 (B), when the variation display at that time is finished, the pre-reading notice effect is started from the next variation. In the first change in which the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 52C to 52E, for example, a character “chance” is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the background image in the effect display device 9 is displayed. The image changes from an image with the motif of the day (normal background image) to a background image with the motif of the night (special background image). At this time, the stop symbol of the non-reach off effect symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Then, in the second fluctuation after the start of the pre-reading notice effect, as shown in FIGS. 52 (F) and 52 (G), the background image continues with the night as a motif.

  Subsequently, in the third change after the start of the pre-reading notice effect (variation display subject to the notice of the pre-reading notice effect), a change display corresponding to the determined change pattern is executed. Here, corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach big hit, as shown in FIGS. 52 (H) to (J), the super reach is reached after the fluctuation starts, and the combination of big hits (see FIG. 51). In the example shown, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the combination of the left middle, the right, and the same symbol “7”. Even in the third variation display, the background image continues with the night as a motif.

  As described above, in the pre-reading notice effect of the background change notice, a special background image that is different from normal is displayed over a plurality of variable displays, so that the possibility of a big hit or a super reach may be noticed. it can. In this embodiment, the case where the non-reach off effect design is stopped during the execution of the background change notice is shown. However, the chance eye may also be stopped when the background change notice is executed. .

  FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an effect mode (SYP4-1 prefetch notice pattern) in which a background change notice is executed after a stop symbol notice among prefetch notice effects. As shown in FIG. 53 (A), when the effect symbols are changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the first start winning opening 13 is displayed. , The pre-reading notice effect determination process shown in FIGS. 37 and 38 is executed, and it is determined in step S6006 that the pre-reading notice pattern SYP3-1 is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 53, since the first reserved memory number is 3 due to the start winning at this time, the look-ahead notice effect control pattern SCP4-1 shown in FIG. 41 is set in the process of step S6009. The

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 53 (B), when the change display at that time ends, the pre-reading notice effect is started from the next change. In the first change in which the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 53 (C) and (D), for example, the chance eye CA1 (“1 · 1 · 2”) is stopped and displayed. Here, it is determined in step S6505 of FIG. 48 which chance eye A to be stopped is displayed.

  Then, in the second fluctuation after the start of the pre-reading notice effect, for example, as shown in FIGS. The background image changes from an image having a day motif (ordinary background image) to a background image having a night motif (special background image). At this time, the stop symbol of the non-reach off effect symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Subsequently, in the third change after the start of the pre-reading notice effect (variation display subject to the notice of the pre-reading notice effect), a change display corresponding to the determined change pattern is executed. Here, corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach big hit, as shown in FIGS. 53 (H) to (J), the super reach is reached after the fluctuation starts, and the combination of the big hit (see FIG. 51). In the example shown, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the combination of the left middle, the right, and the same symbol “7”. Even in the third variation display, the background image continues with the night as a motif.

  As described above, in the pre-reading notice effect in which the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice, the background change that changes to a special background image different from the normal after the stop sign notice that the chance eye A stops is executed. By executing the advance notice, it is possible to make an advance notice of the possibility of a big hit or the possibility of a super reach.

  In addition, when the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A stops is executed, and after that, the background change notice is not executed, the biggest hit reliability is the lowest among the prefetch notice effects, but the background change notice is executed. In such a case, the reliability of the big hit is the highest in the pre-reading notice effect. Thus, by providing the prefetching notice pattern that changes (shifts) from the production mode indicating that the reliability is low to the production mode that indicates that the reliability is high, the prefetching notice production of the pattern with low reliability is executed. Even in this case, the player's sense of expectation can be maintained and the interest in the game can be improved.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the variable display corresponding to the hold information (the hold storage in this example) that is the object of the determination is based on the winning determination when the start winning occurs. Whether or not to execute a pre-reading notice effect that is executed over a plurality of variable displays before the variable display corresponding to the hold information that is the target of the determination is executed, and The number of variable displays for executing the pre-reading notice effect is determined. Further, when it is decided to execute the pre-reading notice effect, the number of hold information at the time of notice determination, which is the number of the hold information stored before the hold information subject to the decision (in this example, execution of the pre-read notice effect) Preliminary period specific number storage means (in this example, a prefetching notice execution number counter) for storing a specific number of notice periods (in this example, the number of prefetching notice executions) in accordance with the number of first reserved memories at the time of determination) is provided. When the specific number of advance notice periods is not stored in the advance notice specific number storage means (that is, when the pre-reading notice effect is not being executed), the number of reservations at the time of determining the notice (in this example, when the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is decided) The number of variable displays for executing the pre-reading notice effect is determined based on the first reserved memory number), and when the notice period specific number of times is stored in the notice period specific number of times storage means (that is, the prefetching notice effect of the pre-reading Is determined), the number of variable displays for executing the pre-reading notice effect is determined based on the number obtained by subtracting the specific number of notice periods from the number of reservations at the time of notice determination (in this example, the number of stored information after execution). . Further, when the specific number of advance notice periods is stored in the advance notice period specific number storage means (that is, when the previous prefetch notice effect is already being executed), the prefetch having higher reliability than the previously determined prefetch notice effect. It is possible to decide the execution of the notice effect (In this example, the next look-ahead notice effect can be decided only when the reserved memory of the notice object is out of super reach or the super reach jackpot, the next look ahead notice The direction is higher in reach reliability and jackpot reliability). Therefore, the interest in the game can be improved while improving the processing efficiency with respect to the determination of the execution period of the pre-reading notice effect.

  For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-156129, when it is decided to execute the next prefetching notice effect after the decision to execute the prefetching notice effect, the previous prefetching notice effect and the next prefetching are determined. If there is an overlapping production period between the previous notice effect and the execution of the prefetch notice effect is restricted using the continuous avoidance flag, the previous prefetch notice effect and the next prefetch notice effect will overlap. To prevent that. However, with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent overlap between the previous pre-reading notice effect and the next pre-reading notice effect, but the effect is not actually executed even though the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is decided. As a result, the processing efficiency for the determination of the execution period of the pre-reading notice effect is significantly reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed, the pre-execution holding memory number obtained by subtracting the number of pre-reading notice executions of the pre-reading notice effect from the current first reservation memory number is already executed. By determining the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect and the number of executions (that is, for the holding storage excluding the pre-reading zone of the pre-reading notice effect), it is possible to prevent the occurrence of such processing waste. This prevents the prefetching notice effect and the next prefetching notice effect from overlapping.

  Further, in this embodiment, since the next pre-reading notice effect is configured to have higher reach reliability and jackpot reliability than the previous pre-reading notice effect, Even if the variable display is non-reachable (so-called Gase prefetching notice effect), it is possible to have a sense of expectation for the next prefetching notice effect and improve the interest in the game.

  In this embodiment, a case has been described in which the pre-reading notice effect is executed as a notice target for which the pre-reading notice effect is always out of reach. However, the present invention is not limited to the aspect shown in this embodiment. It is desirable to configure the pre-reading notice effect to be executed with the reserved memory serving as a loss or a super reach big hit as a notice object. In this case, for example, if the preceding pre-reading notice effect is intended for a reserved memory that is out of super reach, the next pre-reading is performed for a pre-stored memory that becomes a super reach big hit or at least super-reach out of notice. If it is configured to be able to execute a notice effect, or if the pre-reading notice effect is intended for a reserved memory that becomes a super reach jackpot, the next look-ahead notice effect for the reserved memory that is always a super reach jackpot May be configured to be executable. With such a configuration, for example, when a continuous notice effect is started as the next prefetch notice effect when the continuous notice effect is executed as the prefetch notice effect, the continuous notice effect that is already being executed is not displayed. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the player recognizes that the reserved memory that is out of reach is to be notified.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the next prefetching notice effect can be determined only when the reserved storage for the notice object is out of super reach or the super reach jackpot, and the reach reliability and jackpot reliability of the next prefetch notice effect are determined. Although the case where both are made high is shown, it is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment. For example, it may be configured such that the next prefetching notice effect can be determined only when the reserved storage for the notice target becomes a super reach jackpot, and only the jackpot reliability of the next prefetching notice effect is increased. In addition, for example, when there are a plurality of types of pre-reading notice effects with different reliability levels, the next pre-reading notice effect is always executed with higher reliability than the previous pre-reading notice effect. In this way, it may be possible to give an impression that the reliability is not necessarily lowered only on the appearance display.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the specific number of advance notice periods is stored in the advance notice period specified number storage means (that is, when the previous prefetch notice effect is already being executed), the effect of the prefetch notice effect is provided. The hold notice effect can be determined as follows. Therefore, it is possible to execute a pre-reading notice effect with a plurality of variable displays as a notice object, without increasing the player's gambling feeling more than necessary, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, according to this embodiment, regardless of whether or not the notice period specific number of times is stored in the notice period specific number of times storage means (that is, whether or not the previous pre-read notice effect is already being executed). A), it is determined whether or not the display result of the identification information is a specific display result for all the hold information stored before the hold information for which it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect. (In this example, in Steps S6005 and S6015, it is determined whether or not non-reach is out of all the previous hold memories), and it is determined whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice effect based on the determination result. . Therefore, regardless of whether or not the notice period specific number of times is stored in the notice period specific number storage means, it is possible to share the content determination of the hold information and to make the processing routine common.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, in the variable display multiple times, the pattern for executing the first notice effect (in this example, the pre-read notice pattern of the stop symbol notice of SYP1-1 and SYP1-2), and the first A pattern for executing the second notice effect having a higher percentage of winning than the one notice effect (in this example, a pre-reading notice pattern of the background change notice of SYP2-1), and a second notice effect after executing the first notice effect. Can be determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect in any of the following patterns (in this example, the pre-reading notice pattern that changes from the stop symbol notice of SYP3-1 to the background change notice). There are a plurality of effect modes (in this example, there is a mode in which the chance eye A is stopped and a mode in which the chance eye B is stopped and displayed). Then, according to the effect mode of the first notice effect, the prefetch notice effect is determined so that the ratio of the prefetch notice effect being executed differs in the pattern in which the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed. Specifically, in this embodiment, the background change notice may be changed only when the stop symbol notice for stopping and displaying the chance eye A is performed. Therefore, even when the first notice effect is started, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for shifting to the second notice effect depending on the effect aspect, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  In this embodiment, when the pre-reading notice effect of the background change notice is executed, the timing of changing from the normal background image to the special background image is not particularly mentioned, but the background change notice is executed. The timing for changing from a normal background image to a special background image may be changed at different timings. Hereinafter, Modification 1 in which the timing for changing to a special background image is changed will be described.

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing prefetch notice effect determination processing (step S800A) in the first modification. In the first modification, the normal background image is changed to a special background image either at the start of change or at the end of change in the change for executing the background change notice. In the first modification, when it is determined in the prefetching notice effect determining process that the prefetching notice effect is to be executed (Y in step S6007), the effect control CPU 101 displays a background change notice after the stop sign notice. It is confirmed whether or not the SYP 3-1 corresponds to the execution (step S6007A). If the prefetch notice pattern is other than SYP3-1 (N in step S6007A), the process proceeds to step S6008.

  If the pre-reading notice pattern is SYP3-1 (Y in step S6007A), the production control CPU 101 starts changing the background image change timing in the background change notice (second change in the prefetch notice pattern SYP3-1), or It is determined which one at the end of the change (step S6007B). By adopting the change start time or the change end time as the change timing of the background image, the difference in change timing becomes clear to the player, and an effect that is easy to understand for the player can be executed.

  FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a background change timing determination table for determining the background change timing in the first modification. In the processing of step S6007B, the CPU 101 for effect control differs depending on whether the variation category targeted for the pre-reading notice effect is “non-reach out”, “super reach out”, or “super reach big hit”. Determine the change timing. For example, in the process of step S6007B, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process using random numbers using the background change timing table shown in FIG. 55 to determine the change timing.

  In the example shown in FIG. 55, the change timing is easily determined at the end of the change regardless of the change category. Therefore, if the background image does not change at the start of the change, the player can be expected to change the background image at the end of the change, so the player's sense of expectation can be maintained.

  In the example shown in FIG. 55, when the variation category is “super reach big hit”, it is easily determined at the end of the variation. With such a setting, it is possible to make the jackpot reliability when the timing at which the background image changes in the background change notice is at the end of the fluctuation higher than the jackpot reliability when it is at the start of the fluctuation. Note that by increasing the jackpot reliability when the timing at which the background image changes is at the end of the change, if the background image has not changed at the start of the change, the background image will be displayed to the player at the end of the change. Since it can change and it can be made to expect that a big hit reliability will become high, a player's expectation can be raised more.

  Note that, contrary to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 55, the change timing may be easily determined at the start of the change regardless of the change category, or if the change category is “super reach big hit”, the change may occur. It may be easier to determine at the start. By doing so, it is possible to notify the player of the big hit reliability and the like at an early stage, and to pay attention to the start of fluctuation.

  In the example shown in FIG. 54, the change timing of the background image in the background change notice is determined only when the prefetch notice pattern is SYP3-1. However, when the prefetch notice pattern is SYP2-1. In addition, the change timing of the background image may be determined. In this case, in the variation display for a plurality of times until the variation display targeted for the prefetching notice effect is executed, the prefetching of any effect mode is performed based on the display result or the variation category of the variation display targeted for the prefetching notice effect. If it is determined for each variable display whether to execute the notice effect, and if it is determined to execute the background change notice, the change timing of the background image may be determined.

  When the change timing of the background image is determined in step S8007B, the CPU 101 for effect control moves to step S6009 and determines the pre-reading notice effect control pattern if it has not decided the pre-reading notice pattern (SYP4-1) of the holding notice effect. Set in the prefetch notice effect control pattern storage buffer.

  FIG. 56 is an explanatory diagram showing a list of prefetch notice effect control patterns in the first modification. In the first modification, a pattern as shown in FIG. 56 is provided as a prefetch notice effect control pattern of the prefetch notice pattern SYP3-1 according to the change timing. Then, in the process of step S6009, according to the determination result in step S6007B, the pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP4-0-1 (when the change timing starts changing with the number of reserved memories 2), SCP4-0-2 (number of reserved memories) 2 when the change timing ends at the end of change), pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP4-1-1 (when the change timing starts changing when the number of reserved memories is 3), SCP4-1-2 (when the change timing ends when the number of reserved memories is 3) ), SCP4-2-1 (when the change timing is started when the number of pending storages is 4), or SCP4-2-2 (when the change timing is changed when the number of pending storages is 4) is set.

  FIG. 57 shows a specific example of the effect mode in the case where the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice among the prefetch notice notice effects in the first modification, and the change timing of the background change notice is the start of change. It is explanatory drawing shown. As shown in FIG. 57 (A), when the change of the effect symbol is executed in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, the first start winning award 13 is displayed. , The pre-reading notice effect determination process is executed, and it is determined in step S6006 that the pre-reading notice pattern SYP3-1 is executed. In step S6007B, the change timing is determined at the start of the change. . In the example shown in FIG. 57, since the first reserved memory number is 3 due to the start winning at this time, in the process of step S6009, the pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP4-1-1 shown in FIG. Set.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 57 (B), when the change display at that time is finished, the pre-reading notice effect is started from the next change. In the first change in which the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 57 (C) and (D), for example, the chance eye CA1 (“1 · 1 · 2”) is stopped and displayed. Here, it is determined in step S6505 of FIG. 48 which chance eye A to be stopped is displayed.

  Then, in the second fluctuation after the start of the pre-reading notice effect, as shown in FIG. 57 (E), the background image in the effect display device 9 at the start of the change is from an image having a daytime motif (normal background image). Changes to a background image (special background image) with a night motif. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 57 (F), the stop symbol of the non-reach off effect symbol is stopped and displayed. Note that the chance eye A may be stopped and displayed in FIG.

  Subsequently, in the third change after the start of the pre-reading notice effect (variation display subject to the notice of the pre-reading notice effect), a change display corresponding to the determined change pattern is executed. Here, corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach big hit, as shown in FIGS. 57 (G) to (I), the super reach is reached after the fluctuation starts, and the combination of big hits (see FIG. 57). In the example shown, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the combination of the left middle, the right, and the same symbol “7”. Even in the third variation display, the background image continues with the night as a motif.

  FIG. 58 shows a specific example of the effect mode in the case where the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice among the prefetch notice effects in the first modification, and the change timing of the background change notice is the start of change. It is explanatory drawing shown. As shown in FIG. 58 (A), when the effect symbols are changed in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, the first start winning award 13 is displayed. Is generated, the pre-reading notice effect determination process is executed, and it is determined in step S6006 that the pre-reading notice pattern SYP3-1 is executed. In step S6007B, the change timing is determined at the end of the change. . In the example shown in FIG. 58, since the first reserved memory number is 3 due to the start winning at this time, in the process of step S6009, the pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP4-1-2 shown in FIG. Set.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 58 (B), when the change display at that time is finished, the pre-reading notice effect is started from the next change. In the first change in which the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 58 (C) and 58 (D), for example, the chance eye CA1 (“1 · 1 · 2”) is stopped and displayed. Here, it is determined in step S6505 of FIG. 48 which chance eye A to be stopped is displayed.

  Then, in the second change after the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIG. 58 (E), after the change display of the effect symbol is started, as shown in FIG. 58 (F), the non-reach is lost. When the stop pattern of the effect design is stopped (at the end of the change), the background image in the effect display device 9 is a background image (special background) with the motif of the night from the image with the noon motif (normal background image) (Image). Note that the chance eye A may be stopped and displayed in FIG.

  Subsequently, in the third change after the start of the pre-reading notice effect (variation display subject to the notice of the pre-reading notice effect), a change display corresponding to the determined change pattern is executed. Here, corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach big hit, as shown in FIGS. 58 (G) to (I), the super reach is reached after the fluctuation starts, and the combination of big hits (see FIG. 58). In the example shown, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the combination of the left middle, the right, and the same symbol “7”. Even in the third variation, the background image continues to be a night motif.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a mode of changing to the background change notice depending on the type of effect executed during the pre-reading notice effect, the ratio of changing to the background change notice depending on the type of chance eye that is stopped and displayed in the pre-reading notice effect is set. Although the case where it differs is shown, it is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment. For example, when a step-up notice or the like is configured to be executable as the pre-read notice effect, the rate of change to the background change notice may be varied depending on the type of the step-up notice.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the notice period specific number of times is stored in the notice period specific number of times storage means (that is, when the previous prefetch notice effect is already being executed), the previously determined prefetch notice is determined. It is possible to determine a different type of production mode from the production mode of production. Specifically, in this embodiment, since the hold notice effect is always determined as the next prefetch notice effect, the stop symbol notice and the background change notice are executed as the already determined prefetch notice effect. In this case, it is possible to determine a prefetching notice effect of a prefetching notice pattern (in this example, a hold notice effect) that is different from the prefetching notice effect that has been decided previously.

  Note that the method of determining the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern different from the previously determined prefetching notice effect is not limited to the processing method shown in this embodiment. For example, a plurality of types of next look-ahead notice effect determination tables are prepared in advance, and the next look-ahead notice effect determination table in which the allocation of the look-ahead advance notice pattern previously determined is 0 is selected in the process of step S6016, By performing the lottery process based on the effect determination random number, it may be configured to always determine the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern different from the previously determined prefetching notice effect. For example, if the pre-reading notice pattern determined earlier is the stop symbol notice SYP1-1 or SYP1-2, allocation is performed only for SYP2-1 and SYP4-1 that do not execute and do not include the stop symbol notice. By selecting the next look-ahead notice effect determination table, only the background change notice or the hold notice effect can be decided as the next look-ahead notice pattern, so that a look-ahead notice pattern different from the previously determined look-ahead notice effect must be decided. It may be configured. In such a case, even if the previously determined pre-reading notice pattern is the hold notice effect, a different stop symbol notice or background change notice may be executed as the next look-ahead notice effect. It is possible to prevent the pre-reading notice effect of the same pre-reading notice pattern from being continuously executed.

  However, if the SYP2-1 of the background change notice is determined as the next prefetching notice pattern after determining the prefetching notice pattern of the SYP1-1 that the chance eye A stops and displays first, from the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A stops and displays. The player may misunderstand that the pre-reading notice effect by SYP3-1 that changes to the background change notice is executed. Therefore, when the prefetching advance notice pattern is determined as described above, for example, when the prefetched advance notice pattern previously determined is SYP1-1 in which the chance eye A is stopped, the background change advance notice is used as the next prefetch advance notice pattern. The next prefetch notice effect determination table may be configured so as not to determine.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the notice period specific number of times is stored in the notice period specific number of times storage means (that is, when the previous prefetch notice effect is already being executed), the previously determined prefetch notice is determined. It is determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect at a different rate from the effect. Specifically, in this embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect determined in advance is also determined when the reserved memory for the notice object is a non-reach out of superreach and super reach jackpot. Although it is possible, the next look-ahead notice effect can be determined only when the reserved memory subject to notice is super-reaching and a super-reach jackpot. The rate of determination of the next prefetch notice effect is low. Therefore, in this embodiment, the determination rate of the next pre-reading notice effect is lowered as described above, so that the pre-reading notice effect is hardly generated continuously.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the determination ratio of the next prefetching notice effect is lower than the prefetching notice effect determined in advance, but conversely the prefetching notice effect decided earlier. It may be configured such that the determination ratio of the next prefetch notice effect is higher than With such a configuration, the more the pre-reading notice effect is continued, the higher the rate at which the pre-reading notice effect is continuously executed, and the effect is continuously executed, so that the player can play the game ball in the middle of the game. Can be expected to prevent the game from being stopped.

  Further, in this embodiment, for the next pre-reading notice effect, by limiting the variable category to be determined for execution of the pre-reading notice effect (in this example, the next pre-reading notice effect is executed for non-reach out of effect). However, the control method is not limited to such a control method. For example, as compared with the prefetching notice effect determination table (see FIG. 39) used for the determination of the prefetching notice effect, the allocation of the determination value is lowered in the next prefetching notice effect determination table used for the next prefetching notice determination. Thus, the determination ratio of the next prefetch notice effect may be configured to be low. Hereinafter, Modification 2 in which the allocation of the determination value in the next prefetch notice effect determination table is lowered will be described.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which only the pending notice effect is determined as the next prefetching notice effect, but in Modification 2, not only the pending notice effect but the stop symbol is used as the next lookahead notice effect. The notice and background change notice shall also be determined.

  FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing prefetch notice effect determination processing (step S800A) in the second modification. As shown in FIG. 59, the second modification includes steps S6016A and S6017A to S6017C in place of steps S6016 and S6017 shown in FIG. In the second modification, if all of the variable category 1 commands are determined in step S6015, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the next prefetch notice effect determination random number, and determines the next prefetch advance notice effect extracted based on the received change category command. The lottery process based on the random number for use is performed, and the presence / absence of the next prefetch notice effect and the prefetch notice pattern are determined (step S6016A).

  FIG. 60 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the next prefetch notice effect determination table in the second modification. As shown in FIG. 60, in the modified example 2, when the reserved memory for the advance notice becomes a super reach jackpot, it is decided to execute the next prefetch notice effect at a rate of 80%, and the reserved memory for the advance notice is stored. When super-reach is lost, it is decided to execute the next look-ahead notice effect at a rate of 10%, and when the reserved memory subject to notice is non-reach, the next look-ahead notice effect at a rate of 5%. (In this case, it is determined to execute a so-called pre-reading notice effect of Gase). Therefore, unlike the next prefetching notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 42, the next prefetching notice effect can be determined for all of SYP1-1 to SYP4-1, but it is compared with the previously determined prefetching notice effect. Thus (see FIG. 39), the proportion determined to execute the next pre-reading notice effect is low overall. In addition, in the next prefetching notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 60, conversely, allocation may be performed so that the determination ratio of the next prefetching notice effect is higher than that in the prefetch notice effect determination table shown in FIG.

  Next, when it is decided to execute the next prefetching notice effect (Y in step S6017A), the effect control CPU 101 does not determine the prefetching notice pattern of the next prefetching notice effect that is determined to be a pending notice effect (step S6017A). N in S6017B), the prefetching notice effect corresponding to the determined prefetching notice pattern and the current first reserved memory number (the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area (see steps S656B and S662B)). The control pattern is set in the next look-ahead notice effect control pattern storage buffer provided in the RAM (step S6017C).

  FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing the prefetch notice effect execution setting process (step S8003) in the second modification. As shown in FIG. 61, in Modification 2, when the value of the next prefetching notice execution number counter is set to the prefetching notice execution number counter in the prefetching notice effect execution setting process (step S6510), the effect control CPU 101 performs the next lookahead notice execution number counter. The prefetching notice effect control pattern set in the notice effect control pattern storage buffer (that is, the prefetch notice effect control pattern set for the next prefetch notice effect) is reset in the prefetch notice effect control pattern storage buffer (step S6511). ). In the second modification, by executing the process of step S6511, the next prefetching notice effect determined in the prefetching notice effect determining process shown in FIG. 59 is continued after the currently executed prefetching notice effect is executed. Can be executed.

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

  Further, when the change pattern command is configured to be transmitted as two commands as described above, for example, as shown in the above embodiment, the presence / absence of reach (in this example, super reach) is determined upon winning ( In the case of a configuration in which a pre-reading determination is performed, a winning determination result command (for example, a variation category command) corresponding to a second variation pattern command that specifies the type of reach, the presence / absence of a redrawing effect, or the like is transmitted What should I do? Conversely, it may be configured to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-ream or a sliding effect at the time of winning (pre-reading determination). In this case, the first one that specifies the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream or a sliding effect is specified. A winning determination result command (for example, a variation category command) corresponding to the variation pattern command may be transmitted. Further, for example, both the presence of reach, the presence of pseudo-ream and the presence / absence of a slide effect may be determined at the time of winning (pre-reading determination). In this case, the determination result is a single winning. It may be transmitted as a time determination result command, or may be transmitted as a separate winning determination result command.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits another command (for example, FIG. 3). The sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 5 or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). A control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

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

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

  In the embodiment described above, the characteristic configuration of the gaming machine as shown in the following (Means 1) to (Means 5) is also shown.

(Means 1) Whether or not to perform variable display and control to an advantageous state for a variable display that is controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player and has not yet started. A holding storage means (for example, a first holding storage buffer, a second holding storage buffer) capable of storing information for determining the number (for example, a random number for random determination (random R)) as holding information (for example, holding storage); Prior to deriving the display result of variable display, prior decision means for deciding whether to control to an advantageous state based on the hold information read from the hold storage means (for example, step S61 in the game control microcomputer 560) And a pre-start determination means (for example, a game control my) that determines whether or not to be controlled in an advantageous state before determination by the prior determination means. A part for executing steps S220 and S222 in the computer 560) and an effect of notifying the display result of the variable display corresponding to the hold information that is the object of the determination based on the determination by the determination unit before the start, Whether or not to execute a notice effect (for example, pre-read notice effect) executed over a plurality of variable displays before the variable display corresponding to the hold information subject to the determination is executed, and execute the notice effect The notice effect determining means for determining the number of times of variable display to be performed (for example, the number of pre-reading notice executions) (for example, the part for executing step S800A in the effect control microcomputer 100) and the notice effect determining means are determined to execute the notice effect. Notice that is the number of pending information stored before the pending information subject to the decision. Preliminary period specific number storage means (for example, pre-reading advance notice execution number counter) for storing a specific number of times of notice period (for example, the number of pre-reading notice executions) corresponding to the number of time suspensions (for example, the current first number of reserved memories), The effect determining means includes a notice effect executing means for executing the notice effect based on the decision to execute the notice effect, and the notice effect determining means stores the notice period specified number of times in the notice period specified number storage means. If not, the number of variable displays for executing the notice effect is determined based on the number of suspensions at the time of the notice decision (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the pre-read notice effect in step S6006 when N in step S6003). Is determined in step S6010, the current first reserved storage number is set in the prefetching notice execution number counter). When the notice period specific number is stored in the period specific number storage means, the number of variable displays for executing the notice effect is determined based on the number obtained by subtracting the notice period specific number from the pending number at the time of the notice determination (for example, When the result control microcomputer 100 determines Y in step S6003 to execute the hold notice effect in step S6016, it sets the pre-execution notice number in the pre-read notice execution number counter in step S6018) and the notice period When the specific number of times of the notice period is stored in the specific number storage means, it is determined whether or not the notice effect is to be executed at a rate different from the previously determined notice effect (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 will perform the next time. For the pre-reading notice production of the previous notice, the reserved memory subject to notice is superreach and super It can only be determined when and serves as a reach jackpot, determine the proportion of the next read-ahead announcement attraction in comparison with the read-ahead prediction effect the previously determined is lower. Further, for example, in the second modification, the production control microcomputer 100 determines the next prefetching notice effect that is allocated so that the decision rate is lower as shown in FIG. 60 than the prefetching notice effect decision table shown in FIG. The next prefetch notice effect is determined using the table), and the notice effect execution means is controlled to be more advantageous than the first notice effect and the pattern for executing the first notice effect in a plurality of variable displays. The notice effect can be executed by any one of a pattern for executing the second notice effect having a high ratio and a pattern for executing the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect. There are a plurality of effects modes, and the notice effect executing means executes the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect according to the effect form of the first notice effect. As the proportion of prediction effect is executed differently by turns, game machine and executes a prediction effect. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game while improving the processing efficiency with respect to the determination of the execution period of the notice effect.

(Means 2) In the means 1, a hold display means (for example, a first display) that displays a hold display in a predetermined display mode (for example, a white circular display) corresponding to each of the hold information stored in the hold storage means. 1 hold storage display unit 18c, second hold storage display unit 18d), and the notice effect determining means further determines which of the plurality of types of effect forms of the notice effect (for example, an effect control microcomputer) 39, as shown in FIG. 39, SYP1-1 and SYP1-2 stop symbol notice, SYP2-1 background change notice, SYP3-1 stop symbol notice to change to background change notice, or SYP4-1 The pre-reading notice pattern for any of the pending notice effects is determined), and when the notice period specified number of times is stored in the notice period specified number storage means, As a hold notice mode (for example, a hold notice effect) that displays the hold display in a display mode different from the predetermined display mode (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 determines the next prefetch notice effect). In such a case, as shown in FIG. 42, only the hold notice effect of SYP4-1 can be determined). According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a notice effect with a plurality of variable displays as a notice object, without increasing the player's gambling feeling more than necessary, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the notice effect determining means determines whether or not to execute the notice effect regardless of whether or not the notice period specific number of times is stored in the notice period specific number of times storage means. It is determined whether or not all the hold information stored before the target hold information is controlled to be in an advantageous state, and it is determined whether or not to execute the notice effect based on the determination result (for example, The production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not all previous storages are out of reach in any of the processes of steps S6005 and S6015, and steps S6006 and S6016 are based on the determination result. May be configured to execute the process (1). According to such a configuration, the content determination of the hold information can be made common regardless of whether the notice period specific number of times is stored in the notice period specific number of times storage means, and the processing routine is made common. be able to.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the notice effect determining means performs a pattern (for example, SYP1-1) for executing a first notice effect (for example, stop symbol notice) in a plurality of variable displays. , SYP1-2 stop symbol advance look-ahead notice pattern) and a pattern (for example, SYP2) for executing a second notice effect (for example, background change notice) having a higher rate of control than the first notice effect. -1 background change notice pre-read notice pattern) and a pattern for executing the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect (for example, a look-ahead notice pattern changing from a stop symbol notice of SYP3-1 to a background change notice) It is possible to decide to execute the notice effect by one of the patterns (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the prefetching shown in FIG. 39). The pre-reading notice pattern of SYP1-1, SYP1-2, SYP2-1, and SYP3-1 is determined using the reading notice effect determination table, and there are a plurality of effects modes of the first notice effect (for example, SYP1-1). The pre-reading advance notice pattern for stopping and displaying the chance eye A and the pre-reading advance notice pattern for stopping and displaying the chance eye B of SYP1-2), the notice effect determining means, further, the first notice according to the effect mode of the first notice effect The notice effect is determined so that the ratio of the notice effect to be executed differs depending on the pattern in which the second notice effect is executed after the effect is executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 has a chance as shown in FIG. 39). It is possible to determine the pre-reading notice pattern of SYP3-1 that changes to the background change notice only when the stop symbol notice in which the eye A is stopped is executed. Any) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, even when the first notice effect is started, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for shifting to the second notice effect depending on the effect mode, and to improve the interest in the game. it can.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the notice effect determining means performs a pattern (for example, SYP1-1) for executing the first notice effect (for example, stop symbol notice) in a plurality of variable displays. , SYP1-2 stop symbol advance look-ahead notice pattern) and a pattern (for example, SYP2) for executing a second notice effect (for example, background change notice) having a higher rate of control than the first notice effect. -1 background change notice pre-read notice pattern) and a pattern for executing the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect (for example, a look-ahead notice pattern changing from a stop symbol notice of SYP3-1 to a background change notice) It is possible to decide to execute the notice effect by one of the patterns (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the prefetching shown in FIG. 39). The pre-reading notice pattern of SYP1-1, SYP1-2, SYP2-1, and SYP3-1 is determined using the reading notice effect determination table), and the pattern of executing the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect. When it is decided to execute the notice effect, timing determination means for determining the timing for switching from the execution of the first notice effect to the execution of the second notice effect (for example, in the modification control microcomputer 100 in the modification 1) (Step S6007B), and the timing determination unit determines the timing for switching from the execution of the first notice effect to the execution of the second notice effect at different ratios according to the reliability (for example, in Modification 1). The production control microcomputer 100 is not suitable for super-reach or When the Parichi big hit determines the change timing at the variation terminated by high rate) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, the player can be noted also at the timing of switching from the execution of the first notice effect to the execution of the second notice effect, and the interest in the game can be improved.

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

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous state;
A determination unit that determines whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state before determination by the determination unit;
Based on the determination by the determination means, a notice effect determining means for determining whether to execute the notice effect over a plurality of variable displays;
Based on the fact that the notice effect determining means determines to execute the notice effect, the notice effect executing means for executing the notice effect is provided,
The notice effect determining means can determine whether to execute the notice effect at a rate different from the previously determined notice effect,
The notice effect execution means executes a pattern for executing the first notice effect in the plurality of variable displays and a pattern for executing the second notice effect having a higher ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first notice effect. And after executing the first notice effect, the notice effect can be executed by any one of the patterns for executing the second notice effect,
There are a plurality of production modes of the first notice production,
The notice effect executing means is configured such that the proportion of execution of the notice effect varies depending on the pattern of executing the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect according to the effect mode of the first notice effect. A gaming machine characterized by executing the notice effect.

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