JP2017127565A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for making clear that variation display to be executed is variation display corresponding to hold display in which a mode of the hold display is changed.SOLUTION: A game machine is used as notice in ready-to-win during variation display of the same character as a character used for a holding change performance in hold display. The game machine may execute the hold change performance by a character A or a character B, and may display the character executing the hold change performance as the notice in ready-to-win.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a variable display result becomes a specific display result.

  Generally known as this type of gaming machine is an advantage that is advantageous to the player when the display result of variable display (hereinafter also referred to as variable display) becomes a specific display result (big hit display result). There were things that could be controlled in the state (big hit gaming state).

  In such a gaming machine, a plurality of characters that change the mode of holding display are set, and the degree of expectation that changes the mode of holding display differs depending on the type of character (Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-245158 A (paragraph numbers 0423 to 0425)

  However, in the above-described Patent Document 1, it is difficult to recognize whether or not the change display is a change display based on the changed hold display when the change display associated with the changed hold display is executed.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such a situation, and the purpose thereof is to provide a gaming machine in which it is clear that the variable display to be executed is a variable display corresponding to the hold display in which the mode of the hold display has changed. Is to provide.

(1) A game machine (such as a pachinko machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (such as a big hit game state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result (a big hit display result, etc.) There,
A hold display means that can display a hold display corresponding to a variable display that has not yet started when a variable display execution condition is established (for example, winning in the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14). Production control microcomputer 100, production display device 9 etc.),
A hold mode changing means (the production control microcomputer 100, S759 in FIG. 20, etc.) capable of changing the mode of the hold display before the variable display corresponding to the hold display is started,
A specific effect execution means (the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the hold change effect shown in FIG. 16 and the like) capable of executing a specific effect (such as a hold change effect) at the time of the change of the mode of the hold display
When the variable display corresponding to the hold display whose aspect has changed is executed, the related effect related to the specific effect (at the time of reach) is higher than when the variable display corresponding to the hold display whose aspect does not change is executed. Related effect executing means (the microcomputer 100 for effect control displays, for example, a character that has executed the hold change effect as the advance notice at the time of reach) as shown in S904 and S905 of FIG. .

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to clarify whether the variable display to be executed is a variable display corresponding to the hold display in which the mode of the hold display is changed.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
The specific effect executing means executes any one of a plurality of types of specific effects (as shown in FIG. 17, for example, executing a hold change effect by the character A or the character B),
The related effect execution means executes a related effect corresponding to the specific effect executed by the specific effect execution means (the effect control microcomputer 100 provides a notice at the time of reach as shown in S904 and S905 of FIG. For example, displaying the character that performed the hold change effect).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to further clarify whether the variable display executed even if the types of specific effects are diversified is a variable display corresponding to the hold display in which the hold display mode is changed.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2),
Part of the aspect of the specific effect and the aspect of the related effect are common (the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the hold change effect as a notice at the time of reach, as shown in S904 and S905 of FIG. Displayed characters).

  According to such a configuration, it can be made clear whether the variable display to be executed is a variable display corresponding to the hold display in which the mode of the hold display is changed.

(4) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (3),
The hold mode changing means can change the display mode of the hold display whose mode has been changed again before the variable display corresponding to the hold display is started (the production control microcomputer 100 is blue). After changing from hold to green hold, change that green hold back to red hold, etc.)
The specific effect execution means executes the specific effect even when the mode of the hold display is changed again (the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the hold change effect when changing from blue hold to green hold). , When changing green hold to red hold again, the hold change effect is executed)
In the case where the specific effect is executed a plurality of times by changing the mode of the hold display over a plurality of times, the related effect executing means is more than the case where the specific effect is executed once. When the variable display corresponding to the hold display is executed, the related effect is executed at a high rate (the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the hold effect once when the hold change effect is executed a plurality of times. Rather than displaying the character that performed the hold change effect as a reminder when reaching).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize that the specific effect has been executed a plurality of times, and the interest of the game is improved.

(5) In any of the gaming machines according to (1) to (4),
When changing the mode of the hold display, a notification that performs a notification effect corresponding to the change in the mode of the hold display using a notification unit (notification LED 19 or the like) provided at a position different from the hold display unit. The effect execution means (the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the blinking of the notification LED 19 at the start of the hold change as shown in S849 to S853 of FIG. And the like.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress missing an effect in which the mode of hold display changes.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board (game control board) and an effect control board. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the pending | holding storage buffer in the microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows 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 production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of a display of the effect in an effect display apparatus. It is a figure which shows a pending | holding change character determination table in a table format. It is a figure which shows a pending | holding change determination table in a table format. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice processing. It is a flowchart which shows a pending | holding memory | storage display control process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect 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.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and other gaming machines may be used, and when a display result of variable display becomes a specific display result for a player. Any gaming machine may be used as long as it can be controlled to an advantageous advantageous state.

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, although the example which provided the stick controller was shown as an operation means which a player can operate, it is not restricted to this, Other operation means, such as a mere push button, a lever switch, and a jog dial, are not limited to this. It may be provided.

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

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is configured by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and an effect symbol display area is provided on the display screen for effect display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It is done. In the effect symbol display area, a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols for left, middle, and right is formed.

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

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

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) In the state where it is in agreement with the combination of symbols), it is stopped, rocking, enlarged, reduced, or deformed, or multiple symbols are displayed synchronously in the same symbol, or the positions of the symbols are switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit is continued before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect.

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

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

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

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

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

  For the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 after passing (including winning) (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) Is started and a big hit game is not executed), and when a variable display time (variable time) elapses, a 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. Accordingly, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

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

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

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

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

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. 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 addition, at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is a reserved storage display unit (total reserved storage display unit) that displays the total number of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (total reserved memory number). Provided. Accordingly, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not been met. In each of the first special symbol hold memory display 18a, the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, and the effect display device 9, the light emission display and the image display for indicating the number of hold memories are a hold display or a hold. Called memory display.

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, an array nail 22 is provided at a position where the game ball launched from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through the hitting rail (so-called “bumping” position). The game balls launched from the hitting ball launching device are easily guided to the vicinity of the gate 32, the first start winning opening 13, and the second starting winning opening 14 by colliding with or contacting the arrangement nail 22. In addition, a notification LED 19 is provided on the right side of the array nail 22. The notification LED 19 is used to notify that a later-described hold change effect is being executed and the execution result. The notification LED 19 is not limited to an LED, and may be realized using a light emitter such as a lamp. Further, the notification may be performed using a movable object, or may be performed using a display device such as a liquid crystal. For example, when the notification is made with a movable object, the degree of expectation that the change in hold is performed in the movable state of the movable object or the expected big hit expectation of the changed hold display may be indicated. Specifically, it is only necessary that the degree of expectation that the hold change is performed or the big hit expectation degree of the changed hold display is higher when the movable object moves to the second stage than when the movable object moves to the first stage.

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

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variable display time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit (Number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or When the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated, the closed state is established. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the probability change state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal gaming state that is not the probability change state) as the special gaming state. The type (type) of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for probability variation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability jackpot”. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state is controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-time-short state in association with the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state.

  In this way, by shifting to the short-time state, the change display time of the special symbol and the production symbol is shortened. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, an effective start winning is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. Will increase.

  Note that the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the 15-round jackpot gaming state among the “hits” is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  In addition, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency at which the variable prize ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state. There is a case where it is controlled to an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approach, higher frequency) to the device 15.

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

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control (high frequency state) is the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

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

  Further, in this embodiment, as a term indicating a combination of the state of the big hit probability and the base state, “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, and “high accuracy high base state” are used. Use. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the high base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the big hit of 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided.

  The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the time-short state, and the electric chew support control state (low-accuracy high-base state) after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state. The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the short time state, and the electric chew support control state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state. In the probability variation big hit, the probability variation state, the short time state, and the electric support support control state, whichever is earlier, the condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or the condition until the next big hit occurs. It continues for a period until the other condition is satisfied. The number of times of variable display in which the time reduction state continues is also referred to as the time reduction number. Note that the probability variation state may not be terminated until the next normal big hit occurs.

  Also, in normal big hits, whichever is faster, the condition that the short-time state and the electric chew support control state are executed a predetermined number of times that the fluctuation display is 100 times or the condition that the next big hit occurs It continues for the period until this condition is satisfied. The normal big hit may be controlled so as to become a big hit controlled in a non-probability changing state, a non-time-short state, and a non-electricity chew support control state (low probability low base state).

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

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on 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 (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side through the lamp driver board 35 and the speaker 27 through the audio output board 70. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the display of the notification LED 19 via the lamp driver board 35. The notification LED 19 is provided at a position on the game board 6 that is visible to the player. The effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control of the notification LED 19 to notify that the hold change effect described later is being executed and the execution result.

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

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

  In this embodiment, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types, that is, a normal big hit and a probable big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined, the big hit type is determined as one of these big hit types based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

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

  In this embodiment, in the case of a normal big hit and a probable big hit, the fluctuation patterns are classified into a normal reach fluctuation pattern type with normal reach and a super reach fluctuation pattern type with super reach. Such variation pattern types are selected at a predetermined rate. Further, in the case of a deviation, it is classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type without reach, a normal reach variation pattern type, and a super reach variation pattern type.

  In such a variation pattern type, when the display result is out of place, the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time-short state and the time-short state when not in the time-short state (compared to the time-short state and not the time-short state). Therefore, the rate of selection of variation pattern types with a short variation display time, such as normal variation pattern types, is set to be high). Thus, the fluctuation display time is shortened.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that displays variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number, When the number of reserved symbols for each special symbol for variable display is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the number of reserved symbols for each special symbol is less than the predetermined number. You may make it do. For example, in the hold number shortening control state, the ratio of selecting a variation pattern type having a short variation display time, such as a normal variation pattern type, is set to be higher than in a case where the hold number shortening control state is not set. The average time of the variable display time may be shorter than that in the non-holding number shortening control state. In the hold number reduction control, the change display time itself of the change pattern type may be shortened even when the same change pattern type is selected as compared to the case where the hold number reduction control state is not set.

  The variation pattern may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery, instead of the two-step determination method of determining the variation pattern after determining the variation pattern type.

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

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

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

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

  Each of the special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C is a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the above, the type of jackpot is determined as either “normal jackpot” or “probability jackpot” and is also referred to in determining the jackpot symbol.

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

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

  Using such a jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value with which the random 1 value is matched as the jackpot type, and the jackpot with which the value of random 1 is matched as the jackpot symbol. Determine the design. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  It should be noted that the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5C have the same ratio determined for probability variation jackpots. In such a case, the big hit type determination table may not be divided between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Also, the jackpot type allocation may be different. For example, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5C may have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B. . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can be more likely to be a big hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may be set to have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  Next, a variation pattern table used for selecting and determining the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining the variation pattern in a table format.

  The determination table shown in FIG. 6 includes a variation pattern type determination table that indicates the relationship between random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table that indicates the relationship between random 3 and each variation pattern for each variation pattern type. Including.

  In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 6, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

  Further, “normal reach” in each table of FIG. 6 indicates a fluctuation pattern of normal reach that does not perform a particularly flashy effect when the reach state is reached. “Super Reach” indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special effect image is displayed when the reach state is reached.

  Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the ratio selected when a big hit is higher than that of “normal reach” is high, and the reliability of the big hit is high. Furthermore, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the variation time is longer than that of “normal reach” (for example, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 30 seconds). Note that the codes A and B for normal reach and the codes A and B for super reach indicate the type of reach production, and the relationship is “normal reach A <normal reach B <super reach A <super reach B”. It shows that the big hit expectation is high.

  The “expectation” is a concept including an expectation for jackpot, an expectation for probability change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation (also referred to as reliability) for the big hit is an expectation degree (a ratio to be a big hit) when each reach fluctuation pattern is selected. For example, reach fluctuation is performed 100 times. If the number of hits is 60 times, the degree of expectation for the big hit is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) that the big hit appears is 60%). In addition, the degree of expectation for probability variation refers to the degree of expectation (proportion of probability variation) that shifts to the probability variation state.

  “Out of” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a “out of” display result. “Normal jackpot” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display becomes a display result of “ordinary jackpot”. “Probability variation jackpot” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display becomes the display result of “probability variation big hit”.

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the variation pattern “Super reach A out of range (30 seconds)” shown in the column of “variation pattern” is “ It is shown that this is a “variation pattern”.

  The column labeled “Random 2 Range” and “Variation Pattern Type” in the table of FIG. 6 has a function as a variation pattern type determination table section indicating the relationship between “Random 2 Range” and “Variation Pattern Type”. It is a column to show. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, a plurality of random 2 (1-251) values are included in each of a plurality of variation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach”, and “super reach”. It is divided into numerical ranges. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, if the random 2 value extracted at a predetermined timing matches one of the determination values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random values 1 to 251. Then, it is determined that the variation pattern type is “normal reach”.

In the table of FIG. 6, “Random 3 range” and “Fluctuation pattern” are described as functions of a variation pattern determination table that indicates the relationship between “Random 3 range” and “Variation pattern”. It is a column. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type of variation pattern type determination table are variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, the fluctuation pattern belonging to the type of “normal reach” is “normal reach A”.
“Out of” and “normal reach B out”.

All values of random 3 (1-220) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges in each of a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “normal reach” is selected, random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is 1 to 220 of random numbers 1 to 220. When it matches one of the determination values assigned to 140, the fluctuation pattern is “Normal reach A”.
It is determined that the fluctuation pattern of “out of range (10 seconds)” is used.

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is off, the determination table is selected as follows to determine the variation pattern. In the non-time-short state, when the variation display result is out of place, the normal state out-of-state determination table in FIG. 6A is selected. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display result is out of time in the time reduction state, the time reduction state determination table in FIG. 6B is selected. It should be noted that by using the determination tables of FIGS. 6A and 6B, the reach ratio at the time of deviation from the normal state and from the short-time state is constant regardless of the number of holds.

  In addition, when the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether the time is short or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the fluctuation display result is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 6C is selected. When the fluctuation display result is a probable big hit regardless of whether the time is short or not, the probable big hit determination table of FIG. 6D is selected.

  The time fluctuation state determination table of FIG. 6B is a normal fluctuation whose fluctuation time is shorter than the reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) compared to the normal state deviation time determination table of FIG. (Non-reach deviation fluctuation (variation that results in deviation display instead of reach)) is high, and the data is determined so that the percentage that is determined to reach fluctuation with longer fluctuation time than normal fluctuation is low. Is set. Further, as a variation pattern of the normal variation, a variation pattern having a shorter variation time is set in the short-time state deviation time determination table of FIG. 6B compared to the normal state deviation time determination table of FIG. .

  As a result, compared to the non-time-short state (normal state), the rate of change in the short-time state is higher in the time-short state, so the time-short state is the non-time-short state. The change display is performed with a change time shorter than that in the mean time. By selecting the determination table in this way, the time saving state can be realized. In addition, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time-short state than in the non-time-short state, it is possible to shorten the pending digestion during the time-short state.

  In addition, in the determination tables of FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B that are selected when there is a deviation, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected so as to be “normal reach> super reach”. Data is set in. On the other hand, in the determination tables shown in FIGS. 6C and 6D that are selected when winning a big hit, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected with a high / low relationship such as “normal reach <super reach”. Data is set as follows. As a result, the percentage of super reach reach production (the percentage of super reach reach production when a reach is selected) is higher when a big hit is made than when it is a loss. By performing the reach production, the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  In addition, the determination table shown in FIG. 6D that is selected when a promising big hit out of the big hits has a normal reach compared to the determination table shown in FIG. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach production is high. As a result, when the probability is a big hit, the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach (the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than the case of the normal big win. By performing the reach of reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a promising big hit.

  Note that such a variation pattern is obtained when the total number of reserved storage (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol that display variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more). By setting the selection ratio to be different from when the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of pending storage is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the variation time is longer than when the total number of pending storage is less than the predetermined number It is also possible to execute the hold number shortening control for shortening. However, the expectation for reach can be maintained by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant even under the condition that the hold number shortening control is executed (for example, the total number of stored holds is 3 or more). In addition, among the reach, only the super reach B may not be shortened, and the hold time reduction control may be executed. Furthermore, the short time control of the number of holdings may be executable by selecting a high rate of normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time, or may be executable by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself, The combination may be used.

  Note that when the hold number reduction control is executed, it is only necessary not to execute the hold change effect for the variation pattern in which the hold number reduction control is executed in the prefetch notice process described later.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. 7, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state.

  Main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used as shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that 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. Accordingly, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

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

  The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

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

  The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that the first starting win has been received. Command A 402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there has been a second start winning.

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

  The command C0XX (H) is a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total number (total pending storage count) of the first pending storage count and the second pending storage count. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the total pending storage number. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage count subtraction designation command) that designates that 1 is added to the total pending storage count. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total pending memory count subtraction designation command when subtracting the total pending memory count, but does not use the total pending memory count subtraction designation command. When subtracting the total pending storage number, a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number after subtraction may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which a combined pending storage number designation command for designating the combined pending storage number is transmitted as a command for designating the reserved storage count. It may be configured to transmit a command for designating the increased number of reserved memories. Specifically, when the first reserved memory increases, a first reserved memory number designation command for designating the first reserved memory number is transmitted, and when the second reserved memory increases, the second reserved memory number is designated. The second reserved memory number designation command may be transmitted.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning determination results such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, variation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of starting winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command indicating the contents. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit and the determination result of the type of big hit. The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results. It is.

  In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing described later (see FIG. 12), whether or not the game control microcomputer 560 is a big hit at the start winning, whether the big hit type, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type Is within which range of determination values. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit and a value for designating the type of the big win are set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for designating a range of a judgment value as a judgment result of the fluctuation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the fluctuation type command, and control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit based on the value set in the symbol designating command, the type of the big hit, and based on the variation type command. Thus, the variation pattern type can be recognized.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 560.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55 (area in the RAM 55), and as shown in FIG. 8A, the maximum value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total number of reserved memories (in this example, 8). ) Is reserved. FIG. 8A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the reserved specific area is “first” or “second” in the order of winning based on winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. The indicated data is set. Therefore, data that can specify the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored in the reserved specific area. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a storage area (holding storage buffer) that stores a random number or the like corresponding to the holding storage. As shown in FIG. 8B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (random R) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number. (Random 2) and random number for variation pattern determination (Random 3) are stored.

  Based on the winning at the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating a software random number, A process of saving (storing) in the saving area in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, on the basis of winning at the first start winning opening 13, these random number values are extracted and stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, based on the winning at the second start winning opening 14, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second reserved storage buffer.

  In this manner, storing the information related to the start winning as described above in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. Note that the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in advance in the storage area, but instead are stored in a variation pattern setting process (to be described later) You may make it extract at the time of the change of special symbols).

  The data stored in the reserved specific area and the storage area in this way is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display. Before starting variable display for which the data stored in the hold specific area and the storage area is read at the time of start winning and the variable display result is predicted to be a “big hit”, etc. It may be used for pre-reading notice effects that can be executed based on the hold information of the variable display.

  When there is a start prize at the first start prize opening 13 or the second start prize opening 14, commands such as a symbol designation command, a variation type command, and a total reserved memory number designation command are sent from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. Sent. In the start winning prize reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, various commands such as the received symbol designation command, variation type command, and total pending memory number designation command can be stored in association with each other. A storage area for storing data that can identify the received command is secured.

  In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, the variation display operation of the effect symbol, the reach It is composed of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effects, etc., or various effect operations that are not accompanied by display changes of effect symbols. The notice effect control pattern includes data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows.
The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of the big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process for performing control such as determination of a variation pattern and start of timing of a variation display time timer.

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

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

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in S311. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1222. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S1222.

  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 (S1213) and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1214). In addition, the CPU 56 stores the sum hold in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 described in FIG. Data indicating “first” is set in an area corresponding to the value of the number counter (S1215).

  In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13), data indicating “first” is set, When the second start port switch 14a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the second start winning port 14), data indicating “second” is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 13a is turned on in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) shown in FIG. When the second start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

  As shown in FIG. 8A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or Then, data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the second start winning opening 14. Therefore, the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is stored in the hold storage specifying information storage area (hold specifying area).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 8B) ( S1216). In the processing of S1216, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, Stored in the save area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning presentation process in which a variation display result and a variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed is determined in advance at the starting winning (S1217). 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 (S1218), and transmits a variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1219). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1220), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data, and outputs the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1221).

  By executing the processing of S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (the gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.) Each time the start winning prize is awarded to the start winning opening 13, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs by executing the processing of S1218 to S1221, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the first start prize designation command A set of four commands, that is, a total pending storage number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is on (S1222). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (S1223). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1224), and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1225). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (S1226).

  Next, the CPU 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. 8B) (see FIG. 8B). S1227). In the processing of S1227, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted. And stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes winning effect processing (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1229), and control for transmitting the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S1230). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1231), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data, and outputs the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1232).

  By executing the processing of S1229 and S1230, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (the gaming state such as the high probability state, the low probability state, the high base state, the low base state, the jackpot gaming state, etc.) Every time a start winning prize is awarded to the start winning opening 14, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs by executing the processing of S1229 to S1232, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the second start prize designation command A set of four commands, that is, a total pending storage number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in S1217 and S1228. In the winning effect process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1227 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not to perform (S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the effect symbol, whether or not to make a big hit in the special symbol normal processing and the big hit type are determined, or the variation pattern (variation pattern type) is determined in the variation pattern setting processing. In addition, the display of the variation based on the start winning is started at the timing when the game ball starts to win the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 separately. Before winning, the winning effect production process is executed to pre-read whether or not to win, and the type of jackpot and variation pattern type are pre-read. By doing so, the variation display result is predicted in advance before the effect symbol variation display is executed, and the effect control CPU 101 changes the effect symbol based on the determination result at the time of winning, as will be described later. A pre-reading notice is executed to predict that a big hit will occur during the display (possibility of a big hit).

  In this embodiment, an example in which the pre-reading notice is executed for both the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol will be described. However, only the first special symbol is displayed during the low base state. The prefetch notice may be executed as a target, and the prefetch notice may be executed only for the second special symbol during the high base state.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (N in S220), the CPU 56 is set with a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability state). It is confirmed whether or not (S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1227 with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (S222).

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in S222), the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data indicating “displacement” in the symbol designation command ( S223). As a result, a symbol designating command indicating “displacement” is output at the time of starting winning.

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in S220 or S222, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in S1216 and S1227. (S224). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the winning effect processing in S1217), the CPU 56 determines the big hit type determination table (first special) shown in FIG. It is determined whether the big hit type is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit”. When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing at S1228 is executed), the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. It is used to determine whether the big hit type is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the symbol designation command (S225). For example, when it is determined that “normal big hit” is obtained, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data indicating that “normal big hit” is set in the symbol designation command. Further, when it is determined that “probability big hit” is obtained, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data indicating “probability big hit” in the symbol designation command. As a result, when a big win is reached, a symbol designation command indicating that “normal big hit” or “probability big hit” is output at the time of starting winning.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted in S1216 and S1227 to determine each display result set in S223 and S225 and the variation pattern type according to the gaming state. (S226). For example, in this embodiment, since the table used for determining the variation pattern type differs depending on whether or not it is a big hit and whether or not it is in the time saving state, in S226, the variation pattern is determined. When the variable display based on the hold storage data is executed based on the data indicating the game state such as the time reduction flag (the flag set when the time reduction control is performed) for the target hold storage data Recognize the gaming state, select the table used for determining the variation pattern based on the display result of the variation display based on the reserved storage data, and use the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) for variation pattern Determine the type.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data corresponding to the variation pattern type determination result in S226 to the variation type command (S227). Thereby, at the time of starting winning, a variation type command indicating the variation type is output.

  In addition, there is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays may be executed after confirming whether or not the state is surely changed in S221 at the time of the start winning, until the start of the variation display based on the start winning actually. There is. For this reason, the gaming state has changed from the confirmation of whether or not it is in the probable variation state in S221 until the actual display of the variation based on the start winning is actually started (for example, the gaming state depends on the number of variations). In the case of a change, the game state may change from the probability change state to the normal state until the number of changes is up to 100 and after 100. Therefore, the gaming state determined in S222 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation do not always match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory may be specified, and the determination at the time of starting winning may be performed based on the changed game state. . In addition, the game state when the variation display based on the hold storage data is executed based on the data indicating the game state such as the probability variation counter and the time reduction counter for the hold storage data to be determined as the big hit Is recognized, the table used for determining the variation pattern is selected based on the display result of the variation display based on the reserved storage data, and the jackpot determination is performed using the jackpot type determination random number (random R). You may do it.

  Moreover, you may confirm whether it is a time-short state at the time of a start winning prize. In such a case, the variable display may be executed a plurality of times until the variable display based on the start winning is actually started. Therefore, the game state has changed after confirming whether it is in the short-time state or not until the display of fluctuation based on the start winning is actually started (for example, when the game state changes depending on the number of fluctuations). In addition, there are cases where the gaming state changes from the short-time state to the normal state up to 100 times and after 100 times.) Therefore, the gaming state determined at the time of starting winning is not always the same as the gaming state determined at the start of variation. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory may be specified, and the determination at the time of starting winning may be performed based on the changed game state. . In addition, with respect to the on-hold storage data to be subjected to the determination of the variation pattern, based on the data indicating the game state, such as a time-count counter, the gaming state when the variation display based on the on-hold storage data is executed, Based on the display result of the variation display based on the reserved storage data, the table used for determining the variation pattern is selected, and the variation pattern type is determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2). May be.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 determines that the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 8A) is “first”. It is confirmed whether or not the data indicates (S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol (S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in S52), the CPU 103 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (S54).

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

  By executing the processing of S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner according to the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Alternatively, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the holding storage buffer, and executes a jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1216 of the start port switch passing process or S1227 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the big hit To do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

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

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, the probability variation flag is set in the jackpot end process (S307 in FIG. 10) when the probability variation jackpot is reached, and then the condition that the next jackpot has been determined or the variation display resulting in an outlier display result. When the condition that the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) has been executed is satisfied, the variation display of the special symbol is terminated and the stop symbol is reset at the timing to stop display.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the control of S52 to S54, if there is at least one second reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer, the variable display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the second reserved memory data. May be executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data in the first reserved storage.

  In this way, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in preference to the variation display of the first special symbol. Thereby, the following effects can be obtained. During a predetermined period after the end of the big hit gaming state, the time-shortening control is performed, so that it becomes easy for the variable winning ball device 15 to win the game ball at the second start winning port 14. Therefore, during the predetermined period after the end of the big hit gaming state, the data in the second reserved memory is more likely to be generated than at other times. When the reserved storage data is stored in both the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer, the second reserved storage is more effective than the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the first reserved storage data. Since the variation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the data is preferentially executed, it is possible to efficiently process the stored storage data that is likely to occur in the short time state after the end of the big hit gaming state. Occurrence of start winnings (starting conditions) that cannot be stored as the second reserved memory and become invalid due to the limitation by the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number can be reduced. Thereby, the execution efficiency of the variable display of the 2nd special symbol display 8b in the time-short state after completion | finish of jackpot game state can be improved.

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

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

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify a received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, random numbers (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol used by the microcomputer 100 for effect control) Then, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating SR2 for determining the pending change character and various random numbers including SR3 for determining the pending change is executed (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR3 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each, and determined for each. It is used as a random number by being extracted at the same timing. Further, a hold memory display control process for controlling the display state of the combined hold memory display unit is executed (S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

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

  For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, when the received variation pattern command is received, the effect symbol variation display is started, and when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the effect symbol variation display is stopped. The fluctuation pattern command includes the length of the fluctuation display time, presence / absence of reach production, reach type when executing the reach production (type of normal reach, super reach, etc.), and fluctuation display result (type of big hit, out of stock, big hit) The information necessary for designating the variable display mode such as is a command including specific data. The fluctuation display is controlled so as to be executed at the fluctuation display time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern command. Further, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined based on determining whether the game is out of play or jackpot based on the display result designation command and determining the jackpot type when the jackpot is hit.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of S800 to S807 in accordance with the value of the effect control process flag after performing the prefetching notice process in S500. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbols. However, the control related to the variable display of the effect symbols synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol is also the second special display. Control related to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation display of the symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

  Pre-reading notice process (S500): Pre-reading determination such as whether or not the pre-reading notice is executed, and determination of the production mode when the pre-reading notice is executed are performed. Here, the pre-reading notice refers to a special symbol based on the hold information by pre-reading the hold information before the order of the change display (design change) of the special symbol based on certain hold information (hold storage) is reached. This is a technique for determining the contents of the change display of the previous and predicting the change display of the special symbol in the future at a stage prior to that. For example, when the hold information to be digested fourth is a big hit, in the variable display of each special symbol based on the hold information digested first to third, there is a possibility that a big hit will occur later A kind of effect such as giving a notice in a predetermined effect form is performed as a prefetch notice. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the hold information that is the target of the prefetch notice is referred to as “target variable display”.

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

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is started. Further, the stop symbol (display result) of the effect symbol is determined based on a random number for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol. In response to the received variation pattern command, the effect pattern at the time of variation display of the effect symbol is selected, and the timing of the variation time timer for timing the variation display time of the variation display to be executed is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors whether or not the variation display time counted by the variation time timer has ended. Then, based on the fact that the variable display time has ended or an effect control command (design confirmation designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop is received, the value of the effect control process flag is set to end the variable display. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803).

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

  Big hit display processing (S804): After the end of the variable display time, display control such as control for performing a fanfare effect as an effect such as a big hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a big win is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805).

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

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

  Big hit end effect processing (S807): In the effect display device 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 (S800).

  The effect control CPU 101 recognizes the specified variation pattern and display result for the variation display to be executed based on the received variation pattern command and display result designation command, for example. The stop symbol of the symbol is determined. In the effect symbol variation start process (S801), according to the display result, random number values of a kind necessary for determining various display results from the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol Are extracted, and the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined using the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the effect symbol and the numerical value are associated with each other. In this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 80, a random value SR1-1 for determining a left effect symbol (left symbol), a random value SR1-2 for determining a middle effect symbol (middle symbol), a right effect symbol ( (Right design) Control is made so that the numerical data indicating each of the determination random numbers SR1-3 and the like can be counted. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 and the like is generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software in the production control microcomputer 100, and each of the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 circulates within a predetermined numerical range. It is updated and extracted as a random number by being extracted at a timing determined for each. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the same numerical value as the extracted random number value. Then, the effect control CPU 101 stops the effect symbol at the stop symbol determined in this way when stopping the variation display of the effect symbol. With regard to the production symbol, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit is called a big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

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

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

  When determining the jackpot symbol combination, the jackpot symbol combination is determined according to the jackpot type. For example, when it is a probable big hit, a combination of probable big hit symbols reminiscent of a probable big hit (for example, a symbol with any odd number of symbols such as “7, 7, 7” for the left, middle and right effect symbols) Selection). In addition, when it is a normal big hit, a combination of normal big hit symbols reminiscent of a normal big hit (for example, a symbol with any even number of symbols such as “2, 2, 2” for the left, middle, and right production symbols) Selection).

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, whether or not to make a big hit in addition to the fluctuation pattern by the fluctuation pattern command, and if it is possible to specify the type of big hit, information on whether or not to make a big hit specified by the fluctuation pattern command, And based on the information of the type of jackpot, you may make it determine the combination of the stop symbol of an effect symbol.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and during the predetermined effect control period from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. In accordance with the process data set in the stored process table, an effect device (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 is controlled.

  The process table includes process timer set values and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation display time (variation time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). 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 variable display time in the variable display mode. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation display mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  Next, various effects performed in the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as a pre-reading notice, a hold change effect is executed that changes the hold display that has been displayed in the normal mode (for example, blue) from the normal mode to the special mode (for example, red) when the predetermined condition is satisfied. The In the hold change effect, before the target change display (the change display corresponding to the target hold display executed in the pre-reading notice) is started, the hold display corresponding to the target change display (hereinafter referred to as the target hold display). The effect that the character acts and changes is executed. A series of hold change effects when such a character acts on hold (for example, an effect in which the character stabs a hold display) and a hold change is executed is also referred to as a specific effect. Here, the specific effect executed at the time of the hold change may be executed simultaneously with the hold change, or may be executed at timings before and after the hold change (timing slightly before or slightly after the hold change). . As the hold change effect, there is a case where the change of the display mode of the hold display is successful (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “with hold change”) and a case where it fails (hereinafter also referred to as “no hold change”). It has been.

  Here, a character is an image showing a living thing such as a human being, an animal, and a plant, and something other than a living thing such as a symbol, a character, and a symbol (an image showing these as they are and a motif (pattern). Any image can be included as long as the player can recognize the image as a different image from the design (effect design).

  In addition, as a related effect related to the pending change effect (specific effect), a reach time notice (for example, an effect of notifying a big hit at the time of reach, etc.) is executed. With respect to a hold change effect (specific effect), for a certain hold memory, the character displayed in the hold change effect at the time of hold display is also displayed as a notice at the time of reach as an effect in the variable display based on the hold memory. This means that there is some commonality between the two performances. Commonality means that the character's form, color, action, etc. are common. It should be noted that “related” is not limited to the case where the display in the same mode is necessarily performed, but may be a common character. The phrase “a part of the character is common” means that a part of the character, the color, the action, and the like are displayed in common. For example, when a hold change effect is executed, the character performs an action of hitting the hold display, and when executing a related effect, the character notifies the jackpot expectation degree with a line such as “chance”. Further, “relevant” may be a display associated with a certain display. For example, if the hold display changes to a teammate character (there are multiple types of teammates and enemy characters, of which there is a teammate character), it is different from the teammate character displayed in the hold change display at the time of reach. A friend character may be displayed. In addition, when the live-action character is displayed after the animation character is displayed, the character may be displayed after the character is displayed.

  In addition, “related” is not limited to a common display (partially common), but may be a common production sound or lamp color (partially common). Further, the display and the effect sound, the lamp color, etc. may be common (partially common). For example, after the sound is output (for example, part of the lyrics), the output sound may be displayed as characters. Alternatively, the red character may be displayed after the red lamp is turned on. An effect that is not related to the hold change effect and the advance notice at the time of reach may be executed. For example, a corresponding effect may be executed although the appearance is not related. Specifically, when the hold change effect is executed by the character “A”, the notice effect at the time of reach may be easily executed (100%) by the character “B”.

  In addition, when the variable display corresponding to the hold display in which the display mode is changed from the normal mode to the special mode is executed, and when the variable display corresponding to the hold display in which the display mode remains the normal mode is executed. The advance notice (relevant effect) related to the hold change effect (specific effect) is executed at a higher rate. In this embodiment, when the hold change effect is successful and the hold display is changed, the character that executed the hold change effect at a rate of 100% appears in the reach notice, so the high rate is 100%. Including. Note that the high ratio may be less than 100%, and is a ratio of “with change on hold> no change on hold”, in which the advance notice (relevant effect) at the time of reaching in relation to the hold change effect (specific effect) is executed. I just need it. The variable display corresponding to the hold display indicates a change display based on the storage information of the hold display.

  In addition, the notification effect is executed separately from the specific effect and the related effect described above. The notification effect is an effect using the notification LED 19 which is a notification means. The production control microcomputer 100 controls the notification LED 19 to emit light at a predetermined timing. The notification LED 19 notifies the player that the hold change effect is currently being executed or that the display mode of the hold display has changed due to blinking or light emission. Since the hold change effect may be performed in a short period of time, there is a possibility that the hold change effect may be overlooked unless attention is paid to the hold display portion. However, even if the game board surface, which is a part other than the hold display, is viewed, the display mode of the notification LED 19 can make the player notice the hold change.

  FIG. 16 is a display screen diagram showing a display example of effects in the effect display device 9. The flow of effects in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 16 shows two patterns of the hold change effect when the display mode of the hold display changes and the reach time notice that is performed when the target change display becomes reach. One pattern is shown in FIGS. 16 (a) to 16 (d). Further, another pattern is shown in FIGS. 16 (a), (e) to (g). FIG. 16 shows a case where the hold change is successful (when there is a hold change) when the display mode of the hold display changes from the normal mode to the special mode when the hold change effect is executed. When the hold change effect is executed, the hold change effect is executed, but the hold display mode may remain the normal mode and remain unchanged (see FIG. 18). Further, when the effect is executed, the mode of the notification LED 19 changes in accordance with the effect. On the right side of the effect display device 9 shown in FIGS. 16A to 16D, for example, a mode of the notification LED 19 when an effect such as a hold change effect is executed is shown. The modes of the notification LED 19 in FIGS. 16B to 16D also correspond to FIGS. 16E to 16G.

  FIG. 16A shows a state in which the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 stop changing display in the effect display device 9. In the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 in FIG. 16 (a), an area for displaying the total number (total number of reserved memory) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (total pending memory number) A storage display unit) 18c is provided. In this way, if the summation pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. In the state shown in FIG. 16A, the notification LED 19 is in an extinguished state. In the total hold storage display unit 18c, each hold display is displayed so as to be shifted (shifted) to the left by one each time a variable display corresponding to the hold display is started.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (b), when the previous variation display of FIG. 16 (a) is finished and the next variation display is started, the effect display devices 9 to 93 on the left, middle, and right are displayed. Simultaneously starts the variable display (the arrow in the figure indicates the variable display state). Then, a human character 60 appears at a timing when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of fluctuation (hereinafter referred to as the character 60). In the character 60, the character “A” is displayed on the face portion. In response to the character 60 acting on the target hold display, the character 60 performs an effect of changing the target hold display in the hold change effect. Here, “acting” means that some effect for changing the hold display to the hold display is performed. Specifically, “acting” means that the character is directly approaching (contacting) the hold display, or the display from the character is approaching (contacting) the hold display, thereby changing the display mode of the hold display. It means that the production is performed. In FIG. 16B, the character 60 performs a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display by puncturing the hold display of the target with an arrow at a timing after the lapse of a predetermined period from the start of the variable display. As shown in FIG. 16 (b), the normal mode (blue) hold display displayed with the blank circle in the total hold storage display unit 18c is changed to the special mode 18t (red) indicated by the diagonal lines. , The pending change is successful.

  As shown on the right side in FIG. 16B, when the effect of changing the target hold display is executed in the hold change effect, the notification LED 19 is controlled to blink. As described above, the notification LED 19 is controlled to blink so that the player can easily recognize that the effect of changing the target hold display in the hold change effect is being executed.

  FIG. 16C shows a case where the hold display changed to the special mode 18t is shifted. At this time, the notification LED 19 is controlled to be lit. As described above, the notification LED 19 is controlled to be in the lighting state, so that the player can easily recognize that the display mode of the target hold display has been changed from the normal mode to the special mode 18t. Note that the notification LED 19 may be controlled to be lit at the moment when the display mode of the hold display changes to the special mode 18t, or the hold change effect ends, and the display mode of the hold display changes to the special mode 18t. You may make it control lighting by the shift timing of a subsequent hold display.

  FIG. 16D shows a case where the variable display corresponding to the target hold display displayed in the special mode 18t is started. As shown in FIG. 16 (d), after the left and right effect symbols 91 and 93 are stopped together with the symbol "5" to reach reach, a notice at the time of reach is executed. In the advance notice at the time of the reach, the character 62 with “A” displayed on the face portion appears, which is the same as the character 60 that has acted on the target hold display that has been subjected to the hold change effect before the target change display. Thus, since the same character as the character used for the hold change effect at the time of the hold display is used as a notice at the time of the reach during the variable display, the two effects can be related. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the currently displayed variable display is a variable display corresponding to the target hold display on which the hold change effect that changes the mode of the hold display is executed. In addition, as a notice at the time of reach, not only is the character 62 displayed, but the character performs a specific effect such as an action after the reach, and the jackpot expectation degree that the display result of the variable display becomes the jackpot display result, etc. An effect of displaying a message such as “chance” or “hot” may be performed.

  As shown on the right side of FIG. 16D, when the target variation display corresponding to the hold display of the special mode 18t is being executed, the notification LED 19 is controlled to be lit. The lighting control may be a control mode in which the lighting state is turned off when the target variation display is completed. Note that the notification LED 19 may be controlled to be turned off shortly after the target fluctuation display starts. Moreover, you may make it change the lighting aspect of LED19 for alerting | reporting according to the production performed in the variation display of a target on the production | presentation display apparatus 9. FIG. For example, an effect such that the aspect of the notification LED 19 changes from blue to red may be performed in accordance with the effect. In addition, it is confirmed that the fact that the jackpot display result is obtained is displayed by setting the lighting mode of the notification LED 19 to a rainbow-colored state (for example, displaying before the jackpot display result is obtained). May be. Further, the lighting mode may be changed at the start timing of the variable display. Further, the timing of changing the lighting mode may be reach timing, pseudo-continuous timing, pseudo-continuous re-variable display timing, or the like. Note that the pseudo-ream is originally a single change corresponding to one hold memory, but a plurality of changes (re-change display) corresponding to a plurality of hold memories are continuously performed. It is an abbreviation that indicates pseudo-continuous variation that is an effect display. In this way, any timing that can be expected to result in a jackpot display result may be used.

  FIGS. 16E to 16G are effects corresponding to FIGS. 16B to 16D, respectively, and will be described briefly. FIG. 16E shows a case where the character 61 in which the character “B” is displayed on the human face portion executes the hold change effect. FIG. 16G shows a case where the character 63 displayed as “B” is displayed as a notice for reaching. In this way, a plurality of types of characters are provided, and an effect executed for each type corresponds. Therefore, even if the types of hold change effects are diversified (such as increasing the number of characters), the characters related to the characters that have appeared in the hold change effects are also displayed in the advance notice at the time of reaching, so this variable display is the target It is possible to easily recognize that the display is a change display (a change display of the hold display changed by the hold change effect). 16 (e) to 16 (g) and FIG. 16 (b) to (d), the displayed characters are different, but the timing at which the characters are displayed differs depending on the type of character ( The characters may be the same or different).

  The notification LED 19 may be controlled to be in a blinking state at the moment when the character 60 or the character 61 appears, or blinking when the character 60 or the character 61 is put on hold and the hold display is changed. You may make it control to a state. Moreover, it is not necessary to control to such a blinking state in the hold change effect. Further, even if the hold display mode is changed to the special mode 18t on the display screen of the effect display device 9, the notification LED 19 is not controlled to be lit until the currently executed variable display is completed. You may do it. In such a case, the notification LED 19 may be controlled to be lit after the currently executed variation display is completed. In this way, the notification LED 19 is not lit for the currently executed fluctuation display, but the hold change effect corresponding to the fluctuation display of the target behind the currently executed fluctuation display is executed. It becomes clear.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the hold-change character determination table in a tabular format at the time of big hit and at the time of losing. FIG. 17A shows a big hit hold change determination table selected when the big hit display result is obtained. FIG. 17B shows a hold change determination table at the time of loss selected at the time of loss. In each table, the relationship between the extracted value of SR2 and the reserved change character to be selected is associated. The production control microcomputer 100 (production control CPU 101) uses random numbers (1 to 100 ranges) drawn from the random counter SR2 for determining the hold-change character and these tables, for example, in FIG. The reserved change character for executing the reserved change effect such as the character 60 and the character 61 shown is determined. For SR2, the number of random values assigned for the sake of clarity is shown. The value of SR2 is assigned to the hold-change character at a different rate depending on whether the display result is a big hit or not. The effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of SR2 at a predetermined timing. Of the pending change characters, character A represents the character 60 in FIG. 16, and character B represents the character 61 in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 101 determines the character A (character 60) or the character B (character 61) as the hold change character when the hold change effect is executed, based on the SR2 value extracted at a predetermined timing. To do. Note that a plurality of types of characters may be set, and an effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold display is changed by another effect may be executed. As shown in FIG. 17 (a), when the display result is a big hit, the random value is allocated at a selection ratio of “character A> character B” as the hold-change character based on the SR2 value extracted at a predetermined timing. It has been. Further, as shown in FIG. 17B, when the display result is out of order, the random value is selected at a selection ratio of “character A <character B” as the hold-change character based on the SR2 value extracted at a predetermined timing. Is allocated. Therefore, the big hit expectation degree is higher when the character A is displayed than the character B as the hold-change character. In addition, when determining the pending change character, it is not based on the big hit, whether it becomes reach, whether the pseudo-ream is executed, whether it becomes probable, whether it is in a time-saving state (number of time-savings) May be determined based on the number of time reductions).

  Next, a character A hold change determination table for determining whether or not to make a hold change in a hold change effect using character A, and a character that determines whether or not to make a hold change in a hold change effect using character B The B hold change determination table will be described.

  FIG. 18 is a table showing a hold change determination table corresponding to each of the character A and the character B at the time of big hit and at the time of losing. FIG. 18A shows a big hit hour character A hold change determination table. FIG. 18B shows a big hit character B hold change determination table. FIG. 18C shows a deviation character A hold change determination table. FIG. 18D shows a deviation character B hold change determination table. In each table, the relationship between the extracted value of SR3 and the presence / absence of a pending change to be selected is associated. The production control microcomputer 100 (production control CPU 101) executes the hold change by using random numbers (range of 1 to 100) drawn from the hold change determination random counter SR3 and these tables. Determine whether (changed) or not (no change). For SR3, the number of random values assigned for clarity is shown. For each of the hold change effect using the character A and the hold change effect using the character B, the allocation of the presence or absence of the hold change by the value of SR3 is different depending on whether the display result is a big hit or not. Is set. The effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of SR3 at a predetermined timing.

  The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the hold change by the hold change effect based on the SR3 value extracted at a predetermined timing with the correspondence as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 18A, when the display result is a big hit and the hold change effect is executed by the character A, “changed> no change” depending on the value of SR3 extracted at a predetermined timing. The value of SR3 is assigned at a selection ratio of Also, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the display result is a big hit and the on-hold change effect is executed by the character B, “changed> changed” depending on the value of SR3 extracted at a predetermined timing. The value of SR3 is assigned with a selection ratio of “none”. Further, when comparing character A and character B, “changed” is selected at a higher rate for character A than for character B. Therefore, at the time of big hit, the hold change is more easily executed, and the hold change effect by the character A is more easily executed than the character B.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the hold change by the hold change effect according to the correspondence shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 18C, when the display result is out of order and the hold change effect is executed by the character A, the value of SR3 is assigned at the selection ratio “changed <no change”. ing. Further, as shown in FIG. 18D, when the display result is out of order and the holding change effect is executed by the character B, “changed <changed” depending on the value of SR3 extracted at a predetermined timing. The value of SR3 is assigned with a selection ratio of “none”. Therefore, the hold change is difficult to be executed at the time of disconnection.

  18A and 18B is compared with the time of failure in FIGS. 18C and 18D, when the display result is a big hit, the display result is more than when the display result is lost. “Change” is selected at a high rate. Therefore, when a pending change is made, the big hit expectation is high. Furthermore, since the hold change effect by the character A is more easily executed than the character B at the time of the big hit, the expectation degree of the big hit is highest when the hold display is changed by the hold change effect by the character A. With such a configuration, the player can have more expectation for the big hit than the character B is displayed when the character A is displayed. Further, when the character A is displayed, a change in hold is more easily performed than in the case where the character B is displayed, so that the hold change effect by the character A can be expected. Also, when the character B is displayed, if the hold display changes, the big hit can be expected. As shown in FIGS. 18 (c) and 18 (d), the rate of change between character A and character B is the same as the rate of change without change, but the rate by the character is also changed at the time of release. Also good. SR2 and SR3 may allocate random values in different numerical ranges.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the prefetch notice process of S500 shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the data constituting the start winning reception command buffer is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit formed in the RAM 103. The receiving command buffer at the time of starting winning is provided with a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total reserved storage number.

  When there is a start prize at the first start prize slot 13 or the second start prize slot 14, a symbol designation command, a variation type command, a start prize designation command (first or second start prize designation command), and a summation pending Four commands called a memory number designation command are transmitted as one set from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. The start winning effect control CPU 101 stores data for specifying commands in the order received at the start winning from the head in the empty area of the start winning received command buffer. The empty area of the reception command buffer at the time of start winning, that is, the data in the area where no data is stored is “0000 (H)”. At the time of starting winning, command transmission is performed in the order of a symbol specifying command, a variation type command, a starting winning specifying command (first and second), and a combined pending storage number specifying command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the start winning designation command, and the total pending storage number designation command are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. It will be stored in the order of.

  In the pre-reading notice process, the production control CPU 101 first checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer to confirm whether or not the newly received command is the latest command, and adds the total pending storage number designation command. And a variation type command (a command for designating a variation pattern type at the time of starting winning) is determined (S501). If these commands do not exist in the latest area of the received command buffer at the time of the start winning prize (the area for storing the latest received command (the latest command) among the areas of the received command buffer at the time of the start winning prize), the processing ends. (N in S501). On the other hand, if these commands are received, it is determined whether or not the hold change effect restriction flag is set (S502). The hold change effect restriction flag is a flag set in S515 and indicates that execution of the hold change effect has been determined. If the on-hold change effect restriction flag is set, the process is terminated (N in S502). Note that the pending change effect restriction flag is reset when the display of the change of the target that is the target of the prefetch notice ends.

  When the hold change effect restriction flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the total number of the current hold storage numbers is 2 or more (S503). Whether or not the total number of the current pending storage numbers is 2 or more is determined by the value of the total pending storage number designation command. If the total number of the current pending storage numbers is not 2 or more, the process is terminated (N in S503). In the present embodiment, since the hold change effect is executed after the start of the next change display after the currently executed change display (at the start), it is necessary that the total number of hold storage numbers is 2 or more. It is. In addition, when the variation time is shortened, such as when the time is controlled to be in a short time state by only one variation display period that is executed when the total number of the pending storage number is 1, the pending change effect is displayed. Since there is a possibility that the execution time may not be sufficient, it is possible to secure the time for executing the hold change effect when the total number of the hold storage numbers is 2 or more. However, even if the total number of reserved memory numbers is less than 2, the process of determining the hold change and the hold change character may be executed. For example, the hold change effect may be executed at the timing when the start winning is generated. Further, when the variation time is long, the hold change effect may be executed even if the total number of the hold storage numbers is less than 2.

  If the total number of the current reserved memory numbers is 2 or more (Y in S503), it is determined whether or not the new reserved memory is the reach variation pattern type (S504). Whether or not the new hold storage is the reach variation pattern type is determined based on the variation type command stored in the start winning reception command buffer. Specifically, for example, if the random number value range shown in FIG. 6B is a variation type command based on a variation pattern type within the range of 180 to 251, it is determined to be reach. If the new reserved storage is not the reach variation pattern type, the process is terminated (N in S504). Even if the variation pattern is not reach (for example, a variation type command based on a variation pattern type in which the random 2 numerical range in FIG. May be performed. If the new reserved memory is the reach variation pattern type (Y in S505), it is determined whether or not the new reserved memory is a big hit (S505). Whether or not the new reserved memory is a big hit is determined based on a variation type command or a symbol designating command.

  If it is determined in S505 that the new reserved memory is a big hit, SR2 is extracted, and the hold change character used for the hold change effect is determined by the big hit hold change character determination table shown in FIG. S506). Next, it is determined whether or not the determined on-hold change character is the character A (S507). If the determined on-hold change character is character A, SR3 is extracted, and the presence / absence of on-hold change is determined based on the jackpot character A hold change determination table shown in FIG. 18A (S508). Next, the process proceeds to S514. If the determined on-hold change character is not the character A in S507, that is, if it is the character B, SR3 is extracted, and the on-hold character B on-hold change determination table shown in FIG. Whether or not there is a change is determined (S509). Next, the process proceeds to S514.

  If it is determined in S505 that the new on-hold storage is out of date, SR2 is extracted, and the on-hold change character used in the on-hold change effect is determined by the off-hold hold change character determination table shown in FIG. S510). Next, it is determined whether or not the determined on-hold change character is the character A (S511). When the determined on-hold change character is character A, SR3 is extracted, and the presence or absence of the on-hold change is determined based on the loss-time character A hold change determination table shown in FIG. 18C (S512). Next, the process proceeds to S514. In S511, if the determined on-hold change character is not the character A, that is, if it is the character B, SR3 is extracted, and the on-hold character B on-hold change determination table shown in FIG. Whether or not there is a change is determined (S513). Next, the process proceeds to S514.

  In the process of S514, it is determined whether or not there is a pending change in the processes of S508, S509, S512, and S513. If it is determined in S514 that there is a change in hold, a hold change effect restriction flag is set (S515). In S516, the contents determined for the hold change effect (whether there is a change change character or a change in hold) are stored in the RAM 103. Saving is performed in the reserved change storage area provided, and the process is terminated. Here, in the hold change storage area, when the hold change effect is executed, a hold change effect setting flag indicating that the hold change effect is executed is set, and the information is stored. If it is determined in S514 that there is no pending change, that is, there is no pending change, the content determined in S516 is stored in the pending change storage area provided in the RAM 103 without setting the pending change effect restriction flag. Save and finish the process. By setting the hold change effect restriction flag in S515, it is possible to prevent the hold change effect from being executed until the target variation display is completed. Therefore, the hold change effect is executed for a plurality of hold displays until the target change display is completed, and it is possible to prevent the advance notice related to the hold display from becoming difficult to understand.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the hold storage display control process of S707 shown in FIG. The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the unprocessed counter is “1” or more (S750). This unprocessed number counter is a counting means for counting the number of the stored storage information that is not displayed, and every time a winning determination result designation command corresponding to the first start winning or the second starting winning is received, S704 is executed. In the command analysis process, “1” is added, and “1” is subtracted in S752 described later.

  When the unprocessed number counter is equal to or greater than “1”, the effect control CPU 101 stores data in the pending storage that has not yet been put on hold among the data in the pending storage buffer formed in the predetermined area of the RAM (still pending). When there are a plurality of hold memories for which the memory display is not executed, the hold display is displayed in the normal mode as shown in FIG. 16A with the oldest hold memory as a hold determination target (S751). . Next, 1 is subtracted from the unprocessed number counter, and the process proceeds to S750. Thereby, when the unprocessed number counter is “1” or more, the pending display of each area is added and updated until the unprocessed number counter becomes “0”.

  When the unprocessed number counter is not “1” or more (when it is “0”) (N in S750), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the hold subtraction counter is “1” or more ( S753). This pending subtraction counter is a counting means for subtracting and updating the total pending storage number managed on the production side according to the execution of the variable display, and when the total pending storage count subtraction designation command has been transmitted, “1” is added in the command analysis process. The total pending storage number subtraction designation command is a command transmitted at the start of fluctuation of the first and second special symbols. When the hold subtraction counter is “1” or more, the effect control CPU 101 erases the stored data of the buffer number “1” in the hold storage buffer and shifts the data content in the storage buffer (S754). Next, the hold display is subtracted and updated (S755). Then, the hold subtraction counter is decremented by “1” (S756), and the process proceeds to S757. When the hold subtraction counter is not equal to or greater than “1” (when it is “0”) (N in S753), the process proceeds to S757.

  In the process of S757, it is determined whether or not the hold change flag is set. The hold change flag is a flag that is set in S854 of the effect symbol variation processing described later, and is set when the hold change is performed at the timing when the hold change effect ends. If the hold change flag is not set, the process is terminated (N in S757). When the hold change flag is set (Y in S757), the hold display is displayed from the normal mode to the special mode as shown in FIG. 16B (S759). Next, the hold change flag is reset (S760), and the process ends.

  The pending change may be executed a plurality of times from the start winning corresponding to the target fluctuation display until the target fluctuation display is started. In such a case, for example, a plurality of on-hold display colors may be set in the order of blue <green <red based on the big hit expectation. Then, when the target variation display is displayed, the hold display is performed in blue, and the hold change effect is executed to change the color of the hold display to green, which has a higher expectation level than blue. Next, by executing a hold change effect on the hold display that has been held in green, the color of the hold display is changed to red, which has a higher expectation level than green. In this way, the color of the hold display may be changed stepwise from blue to green to red. In addition, even if there is an effect in which the character acts on the hold display (the effect that the character stabs the hold as shown in FIG. 16B is executed) as the hold change gasse effect, the color of the hold display does not change. Good. And, when the hold change effect is executed a plurality of times because the mode of the hold display changes a plurality of times (during one change or a period over a plurality of changes), the hold change effect is executed once. Compared with (when the number of times may be one or more, but less than when executed a plurality of times), the reach notification may be executed at a higher rate when the target variation display is executed. That is, when the hold change effect is executed a plurality of times by changing the hold display mode a plurality of times, the character displayed in the hold change effect is executed in accordance with the hold display and the reach during the variable display The effect displayed again at the time notice is executed at a high rate. When a plurality of hold change effects are executed, the hold change effects by the same character may be executed for the first time and the second time, or some of them may be common (for example, the patterns are the same). The hold change effect by the character may be executed.

  Such control may be determined as follows. For example, it is determined that the hold change effect is executed a plurality of times in the prefetching notice process. Then, the first hold change flag is set at the timing when the first hold change is completed in the effect symbol variation process described later, and the hold display is performed in the hold storage display control process based on the first hold change flag. The aspect is changed from blue to green. Furthermore, the second hold change flag is set at the timing when the second hold change is completed in the production symbol variation process, and the hold display mode is set in the hold storage display control process based on the second hold change flag. Change from green to red. If it does in this way, it can be made easy to recognize that the change change effect was executed a plurality of times by the change of the color of the hold display, and the interest of the game is improved.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

  In the effect symbol variation start process, it is confirmed whether or not the variation display result is determined to be off (S601). Whether or not it is determined to be out of place is determined by, for example, whether or not the display result 1 designation command is stored in the display result designation command storage area. If it is determined to be off, it is confirmed whether a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern is received as the fluctuation pattern command (S602). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined by, for example, data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  If it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received, the display result of the loss that does not become reach is determined as the final stop of the effect symbol using the loss symbol determination data table stored in the ROM 102 (S604). The process proceeds to S616. In the loss symbol determination data table, the numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 are associated with each of a plurality of types of effect symbols.

  In the processing of S604, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the symbols corresponding to the extracted numerical data are respectively left and center using the outlier design determination data table. , It is determined as a combination of stop symbols resulting in a variation display result of the right effect symbol. In this way, when determining a combination of non-reach symbols, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with a combination of accidental jackpot symbols, it is corrected so as to be a combination of outlier symbols (for example, Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by one symbol). In addition, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally reached, it is corrected so that it becomes a combination of non-reach off symbols (for example, correction by shifting the right symbol by one symbol) and each stop symbol. Is determined.

  If it is determined in the process of S602 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (if it is determined that the pattern is a reach variation pattern), a stop symbol of the effect symbols constituting the combination of reach symbols is determined (S605), and the process proceeds to S616. In the process of S605, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is extracted using the loss symbol determination data table. A symbol corresponding to a random number that matches the counter value extracted from SR1-2 is determined as a stop symbol of the middle symbol, which is determined as a stop symbol of each of the left and right effect symbols forming the reach state. In this case as well, when the symbol combination is accidentally a combination of symbols, the stop symbols are determined by correcting the symbols so that they become a combination of symbols that are out of place (for example, correction for shifting the middle symbol by one symbol).

  In addition, when it is not decided to make a shift in the processing of S601 (when it is decided to make a big hit) (N in S601), the production control CPU 101 displays the big hit symbol according to the type of the big win. A stop symbol of the effect symbols constituting the combination is determined (S603), and the process proceeds to S616.

  In S603, the winning symbol combination is determined according to the type of jackpot as follows. Based on which display result designation command of the display result 2 designation command and the display result 3 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area, the type of jackpot between the probability big hit and the normal big hit When it is determined that it is determined to be a probability variation jackpot, numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and probability variation jackpot symbol (for example, left, Use the data table (probability variable big hit symbol determination table) in which the relationship between the middle and right is an odd combination of odd numbers such as “7, 7, 7”, etc. The combination of is selected and determined. Also, when it is determined that it is determined to be a normal jackpot, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and a normal jackpot symbol (for example, left, middle, Using the data table (ordinary jackpot symbol determination table) in which the relationship with the right is a combination of even numbers such as “4,4,4” etc.), the combination of one of the normal jackpot symbols from the extracted value Select and decide. The symbol determined in this way is used as a final stop symbol which is a variation display result before being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Next, after executing an effect setting process (S616) for performing a process for setting various effects in the variable display (for example, a process of determining the type of result effect, etc.), the process proceeds to S617. The contents of the effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In S617, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns. In S617, the symbol variation control pattern table is determined according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the various effect control (effect operation) patterns designated by the effect control pattern of the effect determined in the process of S616. One of the effect control patterns corresponding to the designated various effect operation patterns is selected and determined as the use pattern from among the plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in the.

  In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 102, for example, the effect in the display area of the effect display device 9 in the period from when the change of the effect symbol is started until the final effect symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. The data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as the effect change display operation of the design, the effect display operation in the reach effect, the effect display operation by the pseudo-reed effect, and the effect display operation in the effect display operation in the notice effect Multiple types are stored as patterns.

  In addition, each symbol variation control pattern is, for example, an effect symbol variation display such as an effect control process timer setting value, an effect control process timer determination value, an effect display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, and an end code. The control data for controlling the various types of performance operations is included, and the contents of the various types of performance control, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like are set in time series.

  Subsequently, the process table according to the production | presentation control pattern selected by S617 is selected (S618). Then, a process timer (effect setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S619).

  When the process of S619 is executed, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component) Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as a production component is started (S620). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, an instruction is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including an effect symbol) corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of the light emitters such as various LEDs. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation display time specified by the fluctuation pattern command is set in the fluctuation time timer (S621), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802). A symbol variation start process is executed (S622). Then, the effect symbol variation start process ends.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process (S616) in the effect symbol variation start process. FIG. 22 shows a process related to a related effect (notice at the time of reach) related to the hold change effect among the processes related to the setting of various effects included in the effect setting process. In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 determines various effects to be executed in the related effects by performing the following process.

  First, it is determined based on the variation pattern command whether or not the variation pattern executed this time is a reach variation pattern (S901). Note that in the pre-reading notice process, the random 2 numerical range of 140 to 179 in FIGS. 6A and 6B is reach in the normal state, but non-reach is lost in the short time state. In such a variation pattern, the reserved change effect is executed, but the character that has executed the reserved change is not displayed. Further, such a gusset effect may be executed for a hold display other than the variation pattern that is reached by the pre-reading notice. For example, a hold change effect is also executed for a hold display other than the reach variation pattern (for example, random pattern 2 in FIG. 6A is a change pattern type in the range of 1 to 139), and based on the hold display When the variable display is executed, the character that has executed the hold change may not be displayed.

  If the reach variation pattern is not found in S901, the process is terminated. If it is a reach variation pattern, it is determined whether or not the variation display executed this time is a variation display based on the retention storage for executing the retention change effect (S902). Whether or not the variable display executed this time is a variable display based on the hold memory for executing the hold change effect is confirmed by checking the hold change storage area provided in the RAM 103 in which the content determined in the pre-reading notice process is stored. do it. When the hold change effect setting flag indicating that the hold change effect is to be executed is set in the hold change storage area, it is determined that the currently executed change display is a change display for executing the hold change. If the fluctuation display executed this time is not a fluctuation display based on the hold memory for executing the hold change effect (when the hold change effect setting flag is not set), the process is terminated.

  When the variable display executed this time is a variable display based on the hold memory for executing the hold change effect, the start and end timing of the hold change effect is set (S902A). Next, it is determined based on the content of the hold change storage area provided in the RAM 103 whether or not the hold change character that executes the hold change effect is the character A (S903). If the hold change character that has executed the hold change is the character A, the character A is set to appear as a notice at the time of reach (data for making the character A appear as the notice at the time of reach) (S904). ), The process is terminated. If the hold-change character that executed the hold change is not the character A, that is, the character B, the character B is set to appear as a notice at the time of reach (for causing the character B to appear as a notice at the time of reach). Data is set) (S905), and the process is terminated.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the processing during effect design variation (S802). In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S841), and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (S842). Then, it is determined whether or not the process timer has timed out (S843).

  Until the process timer times out (S843N), the process proceeds to S846. If it is determined in S843 that the process timer has timed out (S843Y), the process data is switched (S844). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table in the process timer (S844). In addition, the next process data such as changing the control state for the rendering device (production component) based on process data such as display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next. The rendering device is controlled according to the contents of (S845). When such an effect symbol changing process is executed, an effect such as a hold change effect as shown in FIG. 16 is executed based on the setting in the effect setting process.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not a symbol confirmation command reception flag indicating that a symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S846). If the symbol confirmation command reception flag is set, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) (S848), and the effect symbol variation in-process is terminated. If the symbol confirmation command reception flag is not set (N in S846), it is confirmed based on the value of the variation time timer whether the variation time timer has timed out (S847). If the variable time timer has timed out (Y in S847), the process proceeds to S848.

  If the variable time timer has not timed out (N in S847), it is determined whether it is the start timing of the hold change effect (S849). Whether or not the start timing of the hold change effect is determined is the start timing of the hold change effect by confirming that the value of the variable time timer is the start time of the hold change effect of S902A set in the effect setting process. Is determined (start timing of the hold change effect preset in S902A). If it is the start timing of the hold change effect (Y in S849), the notification LED 19 is controlled to blink as shown in FIG. 16 (S850), and the process is terminated.

  If it is not the start timing of the hold change effect (N in S849), it is determined whether it is the end timing of the hold change effect (S851). Whether or not the end timing of the hold change effect is determined by checking the process data, the process timer, the value of the variable time timer, or the like to determine whether or not it is the end timing of the hold change effect. Whether or not the end timing of the hold change effect is determined is the end timing of the hold change effect by confirming that the value of the variable time timer is the end timing of the hold change effect of S902A set in the effect setting process. It is determined whether or not (the end timing of the hold change effect preset in S902A). If it is not the end timing of the hold change effect (N in S851), the process ends. If it is the end timing of the hold change effect, it is determined whether or not there is a hold change (S852). Whether or not it is determined that there is a change in hold is determined based on whether or not a hold change effect setting flag indicating that the hold change effect is executed is set in the hold change storage area. If the currently executed variation display is not determined to have a pending change (N in S852), the current variation display is not a variation display in which a pending change effect is executed, and thus the process ends.

  If it is determined that there is a change in hold (Y in S852), the LED 19 for notification is turned on as shown in FIG. 16 (S853), a hold change flag indicating that there is a change in hold is set (S854), The process ends.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (S730). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to S736. 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 S735. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, since 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, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in S731 is executed. Otherwise, the process proceeds to S736.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set (N in S730), the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (out of symbol, jackpot symbol) (S731).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the current variation display is a variation display in which the display mode of the hold display corresponds to the hold display of the special mode (S732). Whether or not the hold display is in a special mode can be confirmed by the process table or process data used for the current variable display. If the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the current variable display is a special mode hold display (Y in S7323), the notification LED 19 is controlled to be turned off (S733), and the process proceeds to S734. If the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the current change display is not the change display corresponding to the hold display of the special mode, the process proceeds to S734.

  In the process of S734, when the jackpot symbol is not displayed in the process of S731 (that is, when the loss symbol is displayed) (N of S734), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S742.

  When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of S731 (Y in S734), the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (S735) and starts the jackpot indicating that one of the jackpot start designation commands has been received. It is determined whether the designated command reception flag is set (S736). When the big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the stop symbol display flag is reset (S737), and the process table corresponding to the fanfare effect is selected (S738). When the big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the set flag is reset.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (S739), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data) 1. Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect part, the various lamps as the effect part, and the speaker 27 as the effect part) is executed according to the movable member control data 1) (S740). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) (S741). Then, the process ends.

  When it is determined not to make a big hit (N in S734), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (S742). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. In addition, if it is a target change display, a hold change effect setting flag indicating that the hold change effect is executed, a hold change restriction flag for restricting execution of the hold change effect, and the like are 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 (S800) (S743).

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 16, a character similar to the character in which the mode of the on-hold display displayed in the on-hold change effect (specific effect) is changed is higher than the case where the variable display without the on-hold change is executed. It is also displayed in the advance notice (related effects) at the time of reach. Therefore, it can be clarified whether the change display to be executed is a change display corresponding to the hold display in which the mode of the hold display is changed.

  (2) As shown in FIGS. 17 and 22, a character to execute the hold change effect (specific effect) is determined from a plurality of types of characters (character A or character B), and the determined character is notified when the reach is reached ( As a related effect). Therefore, it is possible to clarify whether the hold change effect (the change display executed even if the type of the specific effect is diversified is the change display corresponding to the hold display in which the hold display mode is changed. Since A and the character B have different ease of holding change and the degree of expectation of jackpot, a character corresponding to the degree of jackpot expectation is displayed even in the target variation display, and the expectation of jackpot can be easily understood.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 16, the character displayed in the hold change effect (specific effect) is also displayed in the advance notice (related effect) at the time of reach. In this way, since both effects are shared in common (for example, the character with the letter “A” displayed on the face portion), the variable display to be executed is changed to the hold display in which the hold display mode is changed. It can be made clear whether the corresponding variable display is displayed.

  (4) When the on-hold change effect is executed a plurality of times by changing the on-hold display mode a plurality of times, the target variation display is executed as compared with the case where the on-hold change effect is executed once. It is also possible to execute a reach time notice at a high rate. In this way, when the hold change effect is executed a plurality of times by changing the hold display mode a plurality of times, the character displayed in the hold change effect is displayed again with the reach notice. Since the performance is executed at a high rate, it can be easily recognized that the pending change effect is executed a plurality of times, and the interest of the game is improved.

  (5) As shown in S849 to S853 of FIG. 23, the blinking control of the notification LED 19 is performed at the start of the hold change, and the notification LED 19 is controlled to be turned on when there is a hold display that has changed (holding end timing). To do. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the effect of changing the mode of the hold display from being overlooked.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the embodiment described above, the advance notice at the time of reach is shown as the related effect related to the hold change effect (specific effect). However, the related performance is not limited to the advance notice at the time of reaching, but the notice that is executed before the reach (for example, a character that notifies that the player will reach a reach or a big hit is displayed) or the notice that is executed during the reach (a big hit) Or a character for notifying that it will be displayed). Further, a related effect related to the hold change effect during the big hit (such as displaying a character related to the character that executed the hold change effect during the big hit round and performing a probable promotion effect) may be executed. .

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, in the pre-reading notice process, after determining the character to execute the hold change effect first, the presence or absence of the hold change effect is determined. However, after determining whether or not to execute the hold change effect, the character that executes the hold change effect may be determined.

  (3) In the embodiment described above, the start timing of the hold change effect is set in advance. However, the execution timing of the hold change effect may be determined by lottery for each variation, and the execution timing may be changed for each variation display. In such a case, the expectation level that results in the jackpot display may change depending on the execution timing of the hold change effect. The start timing of the hold change effect is not determined by lottery for each change, but may be changed every time (for example, the first time is 2 seconds after the start of the change, the second time is 3 seconds, 3 The second time is 2 seconds later). Further, the timing of the on-hold change effect may be different depending on whether the display result is a big hit display result or not. The execution timing of the hold change effect may be different depending on the type of reach (super reach A or super reach B). Moreover, the timing of the hold change effect may be made different depending on the current time (for example, 3 seconds in the morning, 2 seconds in the afternoon, etc.) by using a measuring unit that measures the current time.

  (4) In the embodiment described above, the hold change effect may be when the hold display mode actually changes or when the hold display mode does not change when the character is displayed and the hold is changed. When such a hold change effect is executed a plurality of times, the hold display mode does not change in the first hold change effect, but the hold display mode changes in the second hold change effect. It may be. In such a case, if the character B appears in the first on-hold change effect and the on-hold change fails, the character A is likely to appear on the second on-hold change effect (the change on hold is likely to occur). .

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, a sound effect may be executed without displaying a character or the like as a hold change effect. Then, after executing the hold change effect (specific effect) by the sound effect, the sound effect (related effect) may be executed at a predetermined timing after the start of fluctuation. For example, by changing the display mode of the hold depending on the output of “bon” in the hold change effect, and in the target fluctuation display, a similar sound of “bon” is output at the time of reach to give a big hit notice. Also good. Further, the specific effect and the related effect are not exactly the same sound, and the pitch, volume, number of times, etc. of the sound may be different. Further, the relationship may be a sound associated with the sound, a melody intro part (specific effect) and a chorus part (related effect).

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the same character is executed with the advance notice at the time of the reach as an effect related to the hold change effect which is the specific effect. The form of the character (characters A and B) that executes the reserved change effect has a similar character shape. However, there may be a plurality of types of pending change effects, and an aspect that is not related to the plurality of types of effects may be used. For example, as an on-hold change effect, an effect in which the character changes the on-hold and an effect in an unrelated manner in which an arrow is stabbed and changed may be set. When the hold change effect by the character is executed, the character is displayed more easily than the arrow as the related effect, and when the hold change effect by the arrow is executed, the arrow is displayed as the related effect than the character. Just make it easier. It should be noted that the specific effect (holding change effect) and the related effect (reach notice at the time of reach) may have a common part in color, shape, size, movement, and the like.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, there may be an effect that is executed only for the specific effect and the related effect. For example, a character dedicated to the on-hold change effect or a character dedicated to the advance notice at the time of reaching may be provided.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, a specific effect is executed when the mode of the hold display is changed, and when the variable display corresponding to the hold display whose mode is changed is executed, it corresponds to the hold display whose mode is not changed. The predetermined effect may be executed at a higher rate than when the variable display is executed. Thus, a predetermined effect that is executed at a high rate when the hold display changes may be provided. Such a predetermined effect does not necessarily have to be related to the specific effect, and may be an effect in which the execution ratio changes depending on whether there is a pending change.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, a corresponding display area in which display corresponding to the target variable display is executed during the variable display may be provided. In such a case, the hold display may be moved to the corresponding display area at the start of the target variable display, and the hold change effect may be executed on the hold display in the corresponding display area. When the hold display is moved, the hold display mode may be used as it is, or the shape may be changed in the corresponding display area (the hold display displayed in a circle becomes a human figure). Then, the hold change effect (specific effect) executed in the corresponding display area may be executed for the advance notice (related effect) at the time of reach. In addition, when the hold change effect is executed a plurality of times, the hold change effect is executed at a plurality of timings (may be once) before the target variation display is started, and the hold change effect is further changed in the corresponding display area. An effect may be executed. Further, when the hold change effect is executed a plurality of times, the reach time notice (related effect) may be executed at a higher rate than when the hold change effect is executed only once (small number).

  (10) In the embodiment described above, the lighting state of the notification LED 19 may be controlled when a hold change is executed in the corresponding display area. For example, as in the above-described embodiment, the notification LED 19 may be controlled to blink when the character is changing the hold, and the notification LED 19 may be controlled to be turned on when the hold is changed.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the prefetch determination at the time of starting winning is performed based on the variation pattern type in the prefetch notice process. However, the prefetch notice process may be executed by determining the fluctuation pattern without being based on the fluctuation pattern type. In such a case, a command based on the variation pattern may be transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 side to the effect control microcomputer 100 at the time of start winning.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, the hold change restriction flag is set so that the hold change effect is not executed again when it is determined to perform the hold change as shown in S515 of FIG. However, a plurality of hold change effects may be executed for a plurality of hold displays stored on hold. For example, when there are four hold displays, the hold change effect may be executed for the first and third hold displays. In such a case, a separate character may execute the hold change effect for each hold, and the effect related to each character may be executed in the subsequent target change display. Further, the same character may perform a hold change effect on the two hold displays, and the effect related to the character may be performed in both of the two variable displays.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the variation control time indicating the variation pattern such as the variation display time, the type of reach production, the presence / absence of pseudo-continuous, etc. to the production control microcomputer, 1 is used. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the change display time and change mode before the stop) is transmitted, and the second command is a so-called second in the case of reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation display time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after a stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable display time derived from the combination of the two commands. In the game control microcomputer, the variable display time is notified by each of the two commands, and the specific control mode executed at each timing is selected by the production control microcomputer. May be. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced. In the configuration in which the change pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands in this way, the determination result of the display result by the effect process at the time of winning in the second command after transmitting the first command, Alternatively, the prefetch determination information such as the variation pattern type may be transmitted, and the prefetch notice effect may be executed based on the reception of the second command.

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

  (15) 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 is not connected to another board (for example, FIG. (Sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect 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 voice 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 received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, various determinations performed by the production control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the production control microcomputer 100, or audio output is performed. Control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the sound / lamp board may be used.

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

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

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which 15 rounds of normal big hits and 15 rounds of probable big hits are shown as the types of big hits. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a big hit type of three or more rounds may be provided, such as a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds, a big hit of 5 rounds, and a big hit of 2 rounds. Good. In that case, for example, the big hit type is classified into a big hit type group (for example, a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds) and a big hit type group (for example, five rounds) where a winning ball is difficult to obtain. And the 2nd special symbol is set so that the ratio of the big hit type of the big hit type group where the prize ball is easily obtained is higher than the 1st special symbol. May be.

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

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described with a specific value exceeding 0% as a specific example. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence ratio of a predetermined game state 1 in a predetermined game period is compared with the occurrence ratio of another game state 2, and “one occurrence ratio is higher than the other occurrence ratio” This includes the case where the percentage of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

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

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 8a 1st special symbol display device, 8b 2nd special symbol display device, 9 production | presentation display apparatus, 18t special mode, 19 LED for notification, 100 microcomputer for production control, 560 microcomputer for game control.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result,
A hold display means capable of displaying a hold display corresponding to a variable display that has been executed, but has not yet started.
A hold mode changing means capable of changing the mode of the hold display before the variable display corresponding to the hold display is started;
A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect at the time of a change in the mode of the hold display;
When the variable display corresponding to the hold display whose form has changed is executed, the related effect related to the specific effect is executed at a higher rate than when the variable display corresponding to the hold display whose form does not change is executed. A gaming machine comprising related performance execution means.