JP2018201696A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To improve an interest in a game by increasing a performance effect of a performance corresponding to a specific display, and calling attention to which display pattern the specific display is displayed by.SOLUTION: Display patterns of specific displays include a first display pattern for displaying a specific corresponding display (e.g., an active display of display colors of blue, red, and gold) corresponding to a variable display in a predetermined region (e.g., an active display part 9F), and a second display pattern for causing a movable body (e.g., a movable member 78) to be operated in a region corresponding to a predetermined region, and displaying a special corresponding display (e.g., an active image 9E) corresponding to the movable body and the movable display. The ratio controlled to an advantageous state is different in a case where the specific display is displayed by the first display pattern, and in a case where the specific display is displayed by the second display pattern.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 50

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine capable of playing a game.

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

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

  The game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who easily wins a ball or an advantageous state for a player. It is to generate a right and to be in a state where conditions for paying out a prize ball are easily established.

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

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

  In such a gaming machine, as a display pattern of the specific display corresponding to the variable display, a display pattern for displaying the specific corresponding display corresponding to the variable display in the predetermined area, and the movable body is operated in the area corresponding to the predetermined area. In some cases, there is a display pattern for displaying a special correspondence display corresponding to the movable body and the variable display. For example, in Patent Document 1, when the start memory is digested, the start memory display to be digested is erased from a predetermined display unit, and the start memory digest effect is performed in the normal digest area or by a movable accessory. Is configured to execute.

JP 2013-66654 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a movable body provided in an area completely different from a predetermined area is operated, and as an effect corresponding to the specific display, there is an effect effect of the effect of operating the movable body. It was faded.

  Therefore, the present invention can enhance the effect of the production corresponding to the specific display, can make attention to which display pattern the specific display is displayed, and can improve the interest in the game The purpose is to provide a machine.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention can perform variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and corresponds to variable display. Specific display means (for example, first hold storage display unit 9a, second hold storage display unit 9b, active display unit 9F) capable of displaying a specific display (for example, hold display, active display), and display of the specific display The pattern includes a specific correspondence display corresponding to variable display in a predetermined area (for example, active display portion 9F) (for example, active display of blue, red, and gold display colors shown in FIG. 45 (6) in Modification 2). And a movable body (for example, movable member 78) is operated in an area corresponding to the predetermined area, and the movable body and the variable display are paired with each other. And a second display pattern (for example, display pattern B) for displaying the special correspondence display (for example, the active image 9E shown in FIG. 46 (5) in Modification 2), and the specific display is performed by the first display pattern. The ratio of controlling to the advantageous state is different between the case where the display is displayed and the case where the specific display is displayed according to the second display pattern (for example, in Modification 2, as shown in FIG. It is allocated so that the ratio of winning big hits is higher than the display pattern A). According to such a configuration, since the effect of operating the movable body in the area corresponding to the predetermined area is executed, the effect effect of the effect corresponding to the specific display can be enhanced, and the specific display can be performed by any display pattern. It can be noticed whether it is displayed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(Means 2) Another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player. Specific display means (for example, first hold storage display unit 9a, second hold storage display unit 9b, active display unit 9F) capable of displaying a specific display (for example, hold display, active display) corresponding to the display, is specified. The display pattern includes a specific correspondence display corresponding to variable display in a predetermined area (for example, the active display unit 9F) (for example, in the third modification, similarly to the second modification, the blue or the like shown in FIG. 45 (6)). A first display pattern (for example, display pattern A) for displaying red and gold display colors and a special image (for example, modified example 2) that is different from the specific display in the area corresponding to the predetermined area. And a second display pattern (for example, display pattern B) for displaying the special correspondence display corresponding to the special image and the variable display, and the telop image 201) shown in FIG. The proportion controlled to the advantageous state is different between the case where the specific display is displayed according to the first display pattern and the case where the specific display is displayed according to the second display pattern (for example, the third modification is the same as the second modification). Further, as shown in FIG. 50, the display pattern B is allocated so that the ratio of the big hit is higher than the display pattern A). According to such a configuration, since the special image is displayed in the area corresponding to the predetermined area, the effect effect of the effect corresponding to the specific display can be enhanced, and by which display pattern the specific display is displayed It is possible to attract attention and improve the interest in games.

(Means 3) In the means 1, re-variable display is executed a predetermined number of times after the temporary display is temporarily stopped after the variable display is started until the display result is derived and displayed (for example, in FIG. 47). Re-variable display execution means (for example, a part for selecting a process table including the pseudo series in steps S8010 and S8011 in the production control microcomputer 100 and executing steps S8013 and S8105). The re-variable display executing means can operate the movable body when temporarily stopping the variable display (for example, as shown in FIG. 47 (2), the movable member 78 is moved at the timing of the temporary stop display. The specific display means hides the special display when the movable body is operated when the variable display is temporarily stopped. The status (for example, in the modified example 4, the performance control microcomputer 100 executes step S8506X, once erases the active image 9E at timing the temporary stop display) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of temporary display of variable display, and it is possible to reduce the display processing burden.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the specific correspondence display includes a plurality of types of display modes (for example, blue, red, and gold display colors). Depending on whether the corresponding display is displayed, the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is different (for example, in the second modification, as shown in FIG. 50, when the super reach is a big hit, the non-reach shift or the super reach is not achieved. Compared to the case where the display is out of sync, the rate of change to the active display of the red display color is higher than the rate of change to the active display of the blue display color.) The display mode (for example, blue and red display colors) is included, and the proportion controlled to the advantageous state varies depending on which display mode is used to display the special correspondence display (for example, change). In Example 2, as shown in FIG. 50, when the super reach hit is large, the ratio of change to the active image 9E of the red display color is blue compared to the case where the non-reach shift or the super reach shift occurs. The display color may be higher than the rate of change to the active image 9E). According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus on the display mode of the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(Means 5) In the means 4, the display mode of the specific correspondence display and the display mode of the special correspondence display include display modes corresponding to each other (for example, in the second modification, each of the active display and the active image is blue. In some cases, the active display and the active image may be displayed in red, and the specific correspondence display may be displayed depending on the specific display mode. The special control display is displayed depending on the display mode corresponding to the mode, and the proportion controlled to the advantageous state is different (for example, in the second modification, as shown in FIG. 50, the active image is displayed in red display color). When displayed, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher than when the active display is displayed in red. Ri being shaken) it may be configured so. According to such a configuration, even in the display modes corresponding to each other, it is possible to focus on which type of display mode of the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display, and to improve the interest in the game Can do.

(Means 6) In the means 4 or 5, the display mode of the specific correspondence display and the display mode of the special correspondence display include display modes corresponding to each other (for example, in the second modification, the active display and the active image) Each of which may be displayed in a blue display color and may be displayed in a red display color for each of the active display and the active image), a specific display according to a specific display mode, The rate at which the display mode of the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display are further changed is different from the case where the special correspondence display is displayed according to the display mode corresponding to the specific display mode (for example, as shown in FIG. Thus, only when specific hold A is displayed, the active display may change from a blue display color to a gold display color. ) May be configured so. According to such a configuration, the types of display modes of the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display can be associated with the expectation for further change in the display mode, and the effect by the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display is clarified. can do.

(Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, after the specific display is displayed according to the first mode (for example, special hold or normal hold may be used), the change effect for changing the display mode of the specific display (For example, a part for executing steps S800A, S8004 to S8010, and S8106 to S8114 in the effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing a hold notice effect with an effect effect (for example, a part for executing the effect control microcomputer 100). The display mode includes at least a first mode and a second mode with high advantage (for example, blue hold, red hold), and the change effect execution means performs the specific display according to the first mode as the change effect. After the display, it is possible to perform an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode (for example, the changes shown in FIGS. 27D and 27E) When the hold notice effect is executed based on the turns 33 to 36 and the change patterns 405 to 414 shown in FIGS. 29 (I) to (J) and FIG. 30 (K), the special hold changes to the blue hold or the red hold. The change effect can be executed after the change effect at a different rate according to the execution mode of the executed change effect (for example, even if the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect, the change effect remains unchanged. If not, the action effect is executed again, and the special hold can be changed to blue hold or red hold, but the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect and changed from special hold to blue hold or red hold. In such a case, the action effect is not executed thereafter). According to such a structure, the interest in the case where a change effect is performed can be improved.

(Means 8) In the means 7, the change effect execution means displays the specific display as the change effect in the first mode (for example, special hold), and then changes the display mode of the specific display to the second mode (for example, blue hold). If the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the third mode (for example, normal hold), an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode (for example, normal hold) can be executed (for example, the change patterns 31, 32 shown in FIG. 27C). And the hold notice effect based on the change patterns 401 to 404 shown in FIG. 29 (H) can be executed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of performing the change effect.

(Means 9) In the means 8, the change effect execution means may be configured to display a specific display in the normal mode (for example, normal hold) as the first mode (see FIG. 43). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of performing the change effect.

(Means 10) In the means 8, the change effect execution means displays a specific display in a special mode (for example, special hold) different from the normal mode as the first mode (for example, in FIGS. 27C to 27E). (In the case of executing the hold notice effect based on the change patterns 31 to 36 shown and the change patterns 401 to 414 shown in FIGS. 29 (I) to (J) and FIG. 30 (K), special hold is temporarily displayed) It may be configured as follows. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of performing the change effect.

(Means 11) In any one of the means 8 to 10, the change effect execution means is an action effect (for example, FIG. 39 (5) or FIG. 39) that is executed in a mode that acts on the specific display displayed in the first mode. It is possible to execute a change effect including the effects shown in FIGS. 39 (8), 40 (5), and 40 (8) (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the process selected in step S8010). By executing steps S8013 and S8105 according to the table, the effect is performed in the hold notice effect. The effect can be executed a plurality of times for the specific display displayed by the first mode (for example, FIG. In the change patterns 402 and 404 shown in 29 (H), after the special hold is displayed at the timing of the first hold shift, the second hold shift is displayed. Although the action effect is executed at the timing of, the special hold is not changed, and the action effect is executed at the timing of the third hold shift and can be changed from the special hold to the normal hold). Good. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of performing the change effect.

(Means 12) In any one of the means 8 to 11, when the display mode of the specific display displayed in the third mode changes to the second mode, the display of the specific display displayed in the first mode The advantage is higher than the case where the aspect changes to the second aspect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 29J and 30K, a red hold is finally displayed even after returning from the special hold to the normal hold. Change patterns (change patterns 411 and 414) are provided, and the change patterns 411 and 414 can be determined only when the super reach hit is achieved). According to such a configuration, a sense of expectation for the specific display displayed by the third aspect can be enhanced.

(Means 13) Restricting means for restricting the number of specific displays displayed in the third mode in any one of means 8 to means 12 (for example, in the production control microcomputer 100 in the second embodiment) Steps S6005X, S6007X, S6009, and a part for executing S6010) may be provided. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game when the change effect is executed.

(Means 14) Still another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of variable display, and a specific display corresponding to the variable display (for example, a hold display or an active display). Displayable specific display means (for example, the first hold storage display unit 9a and the second hold storage display unit 9b) and a change suggestion effect (for example, suggesting a change in the display mode of the specific display after displaying the specific display , A change suggestion effect execution means (for example, a part that executes steps S8013 and S8105 according to the process table selected in step S8010 in the effect control microcomputer 100), and a display mode of specific display Are at least a normal mode (eg, normal hold), a first special mode (eg, specific hold A) and a second special mode (eg, special hold). When the specific indication is displayed in the first special mode and the specific display is displayed in the second special mode, the specific indication is displayed in the normal mode. When the change suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than when it is being performed (for example, when the specific hold A or the specific hold B is displayed, the action effect may be executed, and when the normal hold is displayed) Is not executed), the change suggestion effect includes a success pattern (for example, the success pattern shown in FIG. 26) that changes to a mode with higher expectation than the specific display mode before the change. A failure pattern (for example, the failure pattern shown in FIG. 26) that does not change to a mode with higher expectation than the mode of the previous specific display is included, and the specific display is displayed in the first special mode. In this case, when the failure pattern of the change suggesting effect is executed, the display of the specific display in the first special mode is continued (for example, as shown in FIG. 41, the failure pattern is held when the specific hold A is displayed. When the notice effect is executed, the specific hold A remains unchanged), and when the change indication effect failure pattern is executed when the specific display is displayed in the second special form, the display form of the specific display is It changes to the normal mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 42, when the hold notice effect of the failure pattern is executed when the specific hold B is displayed, it changes from the specific hold B to the normal hold). Features. According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the display mode of the specific display before the change suggestion effect is executed and whether the display mode of the specific display changes when the change suggestion effect is executed. Can be improved.

(Means 15) In the means 14, the change suggestion effect is displayed when the specific display is displayed in the second special mode, compared to the case where the change display effect is executed when the specific display is displayed in the first special mode. Is executed when the success pattern is executed at a lower rate (for example, as shown in FIG. 26, when the specific hold A is displayed among the specific holds, the specific hold B is displayed. The ratio of failure patterns is low compared to the above, and the ratio of finally changing to blue hold or red hold is high), and the change suggesting effect is successful when the specific display is displayed in the first special mode An advantageous state (for example, an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player when the success pattern of the change suggestion effect is executed when the specific display is displayed according to the second special mode, compared to the case where the pattern is executed, for example. The percentage controlled to the big hit game state) is high (for example, as shown in FIG. 27D and FIG. 29I, when the specific hold A is displayed, the specific hold B is displayed and In comparison, the ratio of finally changing to blue hold is high, and only when the specific hold B is displayed as shown in FIGS. 27 (E), 29 (J), and 30 (K), the final May change to red hold, and when the hold display changes from the specific hold B, the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is higher than when the hold display changes from the specific hold A. The ratio of changing to a high red color hold may be high). According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract more attention by executing the change suggestion effect when the specific display is displayed in the second special mode, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(Means 16) In the means 14 or 15, the change suggestion effect executing means can execute a plurality of types of change suggestion effects (for example, action effects A to C) having different modes, and is displayed in the first special mode. When a change suggestion effect is executed for the specific display being performed, and when a change suggestion effect is executed for the specific display displayed by the second special mode, any of the plurality of types of change suggestion effects is selected. (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes steps S8006A to S8006D and, when the specific hold A is displayed, executes the action effect A and specifies The action effect B may be executed when the hold B is displayed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to clarify which type of change suggestion effect is likely to be executed by associating the type of change suggestion effect with the type of special mode.

(Means 17) In any one of the means 14 to 16, the change suggestion effect executing means is a specific display (for example, a hold display) displayed in a first special mode (for example, a specific hold A, an active display A). , Active display) as a target when a change suggestion effect (for example, action effect A) is executed, and a change indication is targeted for a specific display displayed in the second special mode (for example, specific hold B, active display B). The rate at which the change suggestion effect is executed differs at the timing when the effect (for example, the effect effect B) is executed (for example, in the second modification, as shown in FIG. 45, the specific hold A or active When the display A is displayed, the effect A is performed at a timing when a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the notice target. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 46, when the specific hold B or the active display B is displayed, the effect presentation B is executed immediately after the start of the variable display of the advance notice target). It may be. According to such a structure, the point which a player should pay attention to can be clarified by the type of display mode of the specific display.

(Means 18) In any one of the means 14 to 17, the normal mode, the first special mode, and the second special mode are display modes that are at least partially in common (for example, in the second modification, FIG. As shown in FIG. 46, normal hold, specific hold A, specific hold B, active display A, and active display B are common in that they are round displays of the same size), and a change suggesting effect was executed. As a display mode of the specific display that changes in some cases, a first special mode that is at least partially in common with the normal mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 45 (6) in the second modification, a round display of the same size) Active display of blue, red, and gold display colors common to the points) and a second special mode that is not common to the normal mode (for example, the active image 9E shown in FIG. 46 (5) in Modification 2). When the change suggestion effect is executed for the specific display displayed in the first special mode and the change suggestion effect is executed for the specific display displayed in the second special mode. The ratio of whether the display mode of the specific display changes to the first special mode or the second special mode is different (for example, in the second modification, as shown in FIG. 45, the specific hold A and the active display A are When displayed, it may change to the active display of the blue or red display color, which is a round display of the same size, and as shown in FIG. 46, it is active when the specific hold B or active display B is displayed. The image 9E may be changed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to clarify which type of change suggestion effect is likely to be executed by associating the type of special mode with the type of display mode of the specific display after the change.

(Means 19) In any one of the means 14 to 18, the specific display according to the first special mode and the specific display according to the second special mode can be displayed at the same time (for example, the specific hold A at the same time in the modified example 5). Is displayed in parallel with the hold notice effect with the specific hold B displayed), the specific display with the first special mode and the specific display with the second special mode are displayed at the same time. In the case where the change suggestion effect is executed, the ratio at which at least one of the specific display according to the first special aspect and the specific display according to the second special aspect changes is high (for example, Modification 5) In the case where the hold notice effect in which the specific hold A is simultaneously displayed and the hold notice effect in which the specific hold B is displayed are executed in parallel, at least one of the holds is held. WARNING effect changes to blue hold and red hold runs successful pattern) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, when a plurality of specific displays are displayed at the same time, the player's expectation can be further increased, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(Means 20) Still another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of variable display, and a specific display as a specific display (for example, in the second modification, as shown in FIG. 46 (5)). Specific display means (for example, in Modification 2) capable of displaying a special corresponding display (for example, the active image 9E) corresponding to the variable display over the display screen of the effect display device 9 over the movable member 78). Part for executing step S8503 in the production control microcomputer 100) and specific production execution means (for example, step S8010 in the production control microcomputer 100) capable of executing a specific production (for example, pseudo-ream) in a region including the specific region. , S8011, the process table including the pseudo-ream is selected, and steps S8013 and S8105 are executed. The specific display means can make it difficult to visually recognize at least a part of the special display when the specific effect is executed (for example, in the second modification, FIG. 47 (2)). ), The movable member 78 slightly moves upward, and the active image 9E becomes difficult to be visually recognized by the movable member 78). According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize appropriate display control when executing the display of the special correspondence display and the specific effect in an overlapping manner, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the game.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the symbol designation | designated command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a pending | holding notice effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a final display mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a final display mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a change pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a change pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a change pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a change pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an effect production determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an effect production determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect of a reservation notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect of a reservation notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect of a reservation notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect of a reservation notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the production | presentation aspect of the reservation notice effect in the modification 1. FIG. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine 1 in the modification 2 from the front. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the production | presentation aspect of the active notice effect in the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the production | presentation aspect of the active notice effect in the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the production | presentation aspect in case the pseudo | simulation series in the modification 2 is performed. 10 is a flowchart showing an effect control process in Modification 2. It is a flowchart which shows the active notice effect setting process in the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the active notice effect determination table in the modification 2. It is a flowchart which shows the production symbol variation process in the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the production | presentation aspect of the active notice effect in the modification 3. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation process in the modification 4. It is a flowchart which shows the pending | holding notice effect setting process in the modification 5. It is a flowchart which shows the pending | holding notice effect setting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the final display mode determination table in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the final display mode determination table in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the change pattern determination table in 2nd Embodiment.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

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

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

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

  The member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is subjected to a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by a player pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example 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 mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

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

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

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

  The 4th symbol for the first special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 9c for the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The 4th symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a 4th symbol display area.

  The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state where the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval in a predetermined display color (for example, blue). . The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 8a is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with a first reserved memory display unit 9a for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 9b for displaying the second reserved memory number. . In addition, it is not restricted to the aspect shown in this embodiment, for example, instead of the first reserved memory display unit 9a and the second reserved memory display unit 9b, the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number It may be configured to provide an area (total pending storage display unit) for displaying the total number (total pending storage number).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating a display result (usually big hit, probability change big hit, sudden probability change big hit, small hit or loss) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step). S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, for example, when the value of a special symbol pointer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 may also transmit the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command. Good. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 may resume the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach are used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-2 is prepared. Among these, non-reach PA1-1 is a fluctuation pattern that does not involve reach and does not involve pseudo-ream or sliding effect, and is a fluctuation pattern for normal fluctuation that is not a shortened fluctuation (in this example, a fluctuation time of 12.50 seconds). It is. Further, the non-reach PA1-2 is a fluctuation pattern that does not involve reach and does not involve pseudo-continuous or sliding effects, and has a fluctuation pattern for shortening that has a shorter fluctuation time than the normal fluctuation (in this example, the fluctuation time 2). .00 seconds).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when non-reach is shifted, a variation pattern with pseudo-ream and slip effects is not included, but when non-reach is shifted, Alternatively, it may be configured to provide a variation pattern with pseudo-ream and sliding effects.

  Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are variations patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, when normal PB2-1 is used among the fluctuation patterns used when reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-continuous, the re-variation is performed once. Of the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition effects, re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation means that the variable display of the effect symbol is executed again after temporarily stopping the effect symbol that is once deviated from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

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

  7A to 7C are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type, and the random number for determining the variation pattern type. This table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the table.

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

  For example, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 7A used when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, and FIG. 7B used when the big hit type is “probable big hit”. The allocation of determination values for the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3 is different from the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, in this embodiment, when “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” is set, the random number value for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251. If so, it can be seen that a variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

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

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

  FIG. 7D is an explanatory view showing a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D. The variation pattern type determination table 132D for small hits selects any one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on random numbers for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol. It is a table that is referenced to determine whether or not. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7 (D), when it is determined to be a small hit, the case where the special CA4-1 is determined as the variation pattern type is shown. .

  8A to 8C are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C. Among these, FIG. 8 (A) shows the losing variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than three. FIG. 8B shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135B used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. FIG. 8C shows a variation pattern type determination table 135C for loss that is used when the gaming state is a probability variation state or a time-short state. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135 </ b> A to 135 </ b> C indicate that the variation pattern type is selected from among a plurality of types based on a random number for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a loss symbol. It is a table that is referenced to determine whether or not.

  The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B are numerical values (determination values) to be compared with random value values for variation pattern type determination, which are non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-2, normal CA2. A determination value corresponding to any of the variation pattern types of −3 to normal CA2-4 and super CA2-5 is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the game and the game state is the normal state, the random number value for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251. If so, it can be seen that at least super-reach (super-reach A, super-reach B) is displayed regardless of the total number of pending storages.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the game and the normal state, the random number value for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 89. If so, regardless of the total number of pending storage, the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation is executed (at the same time without any effect such as pseudo-ream or slip effect) (variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-1) Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10 to be described later, it can be seen that the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach normal fluctuation non-reach PA1-1). Due to such a table configuration, in this embodiment, the determination table (displacement variation pattern type determination table 135A, 135B) includes at least one of the variable display patterns other than the reach variable display pattern (variation pattern with reach). Regardless of the number of rights (first reserved memory number, second reserved memory number, combined reserved memory number) stored in the reserved memory means (first reserved memory buffer or second reserved memory buffer) for a part, Common determination values (1 to 89 in the examples shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B) are assigned. Note that the “variable display pattern other than the reach variable display pattern” means that, as shown in this embodiment, for example, the variable display result is not accompanied by a reach, and is not accompanied by an effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slide effect. It is a variable display pattern (fluctuation pattern) used when a big hit is not made.

  FIGS. 9A and 9B are explanatory views showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B determine the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number for use. Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137A is selected as the usage table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 or super CA3-3, and the variation pattern type is specially selected. The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that either CA4-1 or special CA4-2 is selected. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137A to 137B is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect symbol is “big hit” Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to a certain case is included.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. When it is determined that the variable display result is “out of”, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A includes a plurality of variation patterns based on the random number for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. It is a table that is referenced to determine one of the types. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing described later (see FIG. 17), the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not it is a big hit, a small hit or not, Then, it is determined in which determination value range the random value for determining the variation pattern type falls. Further, it is possible to transmit an effect control command (a winning determination result specifying command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. The winning determination result designation command includes an effect control command (symbol designation command) indicating whether or not a big hit, a small hit or not, and a big hit type judgment result among the winning judgment results, Among the winning determination results, there is an effect control command (variation category command) that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for determining the variation pattern type falls within. In this embodiment, a value for designating a big hit or a small hit or a value for designating a big hit type is set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, and is transmitted to the microcomputer 100 for effect control. I do. Further, a value for designating a range of a determination value as a determination result is set in the EXT data of the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit or a small hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and the type of the big hit, Based on the variation category command, the variation pattern type can be recognized when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number becomes a predetermined determination value.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a symbol designation command. As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, EXT data is set and a symbol designating command is transmitted according to whether or not a big hit or a small hit is made and the type of the big hit.

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

  12 and 13 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the variable category command. As shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, in this embodiment, which gaming state is being used, which display result is the display result of the special symbol or effect symbol, and the random number for determining the variation pattern type at the time of starting winning A value is set in the EXT data according to whether it is determined that any of the determination values falls within the range, and a variation category command is transmitted.

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

  Note that the threshold values 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 used for determining which of the above-described variation categories belong are specifically for deviations shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B. This is derived by picking up values that can be boundaries of the range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table. This also applies to the subsequent fluctuation categories 8 to 9 and 21 to 29, and is assigned to each fluctuation pattern type in the fluctuation pattern type determination table shown in FIGS. 7 (A) to (D) and FIG. 8 (C). A threshold that is used for category determination is derived by picking up a value that can be a boundary of the range of the determined determination value.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that the gaming state is in a probable change state or a short time state and out of place at the time of winning a start, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first sets the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type to 1. It is determined whether or not 219. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 219 (that is, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-2), the CPU 56 performs variation with “07 (H)” set in the EXT data. Send category 8 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets “08 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 220 to 251 (that is, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-5). Send a variable category 9 command.

  Note that the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-5 may be assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 even when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the short time state. By doing so, a common determination value can be assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-5 regardless of the gaming state. For this reason, when executing the process of step S232 of the effect process at the time of winning to be described later, if it is out of place, the common determination process may be performed regardless of the gaming state, and the program capacity can be further reduced. In this case, the game state determination process in step S226 can be made unnecessary.

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

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

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

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

  Note that the total number of pending storage is not always the same when the winning determination is made at the time of starting winning and when the variable display is actually started, so the fluctuation indicated by the winning determination result designation command There may be a case where the pattern type does not coincide with the variation pattern type actually used in the variation display. However, in this embodiment, at least the non-reach CA 2-1, super CA 2-5, and super CA 3-3 fluctuation pattern types are assigned a common determination value regardless of the total number of pending storages. (See FIGS. 7 and 8), there is no mismatch between the winning determination result and the variation pattern type of the variation display that is actually executed. For this reason, in this embodiment, a hold notice effect, which is a kind of pre-read notice effect, is executed based on the winning determination result indicating that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-5, or super CA3-3. The Note that only when it is determined that the variation pattern types of non-reach CA 2-1, super CA 2-5, and super CA 3-3 are the variation category commands shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. (Variation category 7 command, variation category 23 command, variation category 26 command only) may be transmitted, and the variation category command may not be transmitted in the case of winning determination results for other variation pattern types. If it is determined at the time of winning that it is other than non-reach CA 2-1, super CA 2-5 and super CA 3-3, a variation category command indicating that the variation pattern type cannot be specified may be transmitted. Good.

  The “prefetching notice effect” is a notice effect that is executed before the start of the variable display that is the target of the notice effect. In this embodiment, as will be described later, when execution of a hold notice effect, which is a kind of prefetch notice effect, is determined when a start winning is generated, the hold display is in a normal mode (in this example, a white round display). A special notice mode (in this example, a blue or red round display in this example) that is finally changed is executed. In this embodiment, when the hold notice effect is executed, the hold display does not change directly from the normal mode to the special display mode, but the hold display is a special display mode (in this example, a triangular display or a rectangular display). Or the specific display mode (in this example, the specific hold A, the specific hold B), and the action effect is executed at the subsequent hold shift timing, and the hold display to be notified changes to any special display mode. Production may be performed. Hereinafter, the hold display displayed in the normal mode is also referred to as “normal hold”, the hold display displayed in the special display mode is also referred to as “special hold”, and the hold display displayed in the specific display mode is also referred to as “specific hold”. Say. In addition, the hold display displayed in the blue display color in the special display mode is also referred to as “blue hold”, and the hold display displayed in the red display color is also referred to as “red hold”.

  In addition, the presentation mode of the pre-reading notice effect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and in addition to the holding notice effect, for example, as a pre-reading notice effect, a special display result such as a chance eye pattern continuously over a plurality of variations Various effects, such as performing an effect that stops display, performing an effect that counts down over multiple variations, or performing an effect that changes the effect mode in a manner that the background screen changes Can be considered.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the case where the hold notice effect is executed so that only the display mode of the hold display can be changed is shown. However, for example, the variable display currently being executed by the display mode taking over the display mode of the hold display is shown. In game machines that are configured to display an active display corresponding to, even if the hold display is exhausted and the variable display for the advance notice is being executed, the display mode of the active display can also be changed It may be configured.

  14 and 15 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the variable symbol special display can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the combined hold storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a background designation command (normal state background designation command, time-short state background designation command, probability variation state background designation command) and symbol variation designation command (first symbol variation designation). Command, 2nd symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 16A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 16B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

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

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (formed in the RAM 55) ( Step S1214A). In the processing of step S1214A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number that are software random numbers are extracted and stored. Stored in the area. Note that the random number for variation pattern determination is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but may be extracted at the start of variation of the first special symbol. Good. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number in a variation pattern setting process described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (formed in the RAM 55) ( Step S1214B). In step S1214B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number that are software random numbers are extracted and stored. Stored in the area. Note that the random number for variation pattern determination is not extracted in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but may be extracted at the start of variation of the second special symbol. Good. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number in a variation pattern setting process described later.

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

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

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

  Also in the second start port switch passing process, the same process as in step S1215A is performed, and if the time is short (including the case where the speed is changed as well as the probability variation state), the winning effect process in step S1217B is executed. You may make it not. That is, only in the normal state, the winning effect production process in step S1217B may be executed to transmit the symbol designation command and the variation category command. In this embodiment, as will be described later, since the pre-reading notice effect is executed only for the second reserved storage when the time is short, the winning time of step S1217B is conversely only when the time is short. The effect processing is executed to transmit the symbol designation command and the variable category command, and in the normal state, the symbol designation command and the variable category command are not transmitted without executing the winning effect processing in step S1217B. Also good.

  Also, in the second start port switch passing process, the same process as in step S1216A may be performed, and the winning effect process in step S1217B may not be executed if the big hit game is being played. Further, in the second start port switch passing process, the winning effect process in step S1217B may not be executed (that is, the winning determination process may not be executed for the second special symbol). . With such a configuration, when the prefetching notice effect is executed for a certain period, it is possible to reliably prevent the prefetching notice effect from being interrupted due to a short variation time.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in steps S1217A and S1217B. In the winning effect processing, first, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with the normal jackpot determination value to check whether or not they match (step S1214A, S1214B). S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, determining the type of big hit or changing the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing In addition to that, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, before the change display based on the start winning is started, By executing the winning presentation process, it is confirmed in advance whether or not the big hit or the small win is made, and which judgment value range the value of the big hit type or the variation pattern type determination random number is. By doing so, the variation display result and variation pattern type are predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and the effect control microcomputer is based on the determination result at the time of winning as will be described later. A hold notice effect for notifying that it will be a big hit or super reach is displayed during the change display of the effect symbol.

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process for determining the current gaming state (step S225). In this embodiment, in step S225, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is a probability change state and whether or not it is a time reduction state (specifically, whether or not a probability change flag and a time reduction flag are set). Determine. It should be noted that there are a plurality of times during the period from the confirmation of whether or not the engine is in a promiscuous state and the short-time state at the time of starting winning, until the start of the variable display based on the starting winning. Variable display may be performed. Therefore, the game state changes between the time when the start winning is confirmed in step S225 and whether or not the state is the short time state and the time when the variation display based on the start winning is actually started. (For example, when a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit occurs before the start of fluctuation, the normal state may change to a probable state). Therefore, the gaming state determined at step S225 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation 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 is specified, and the determination at the start winning prize is made based on the game state after the change. Also good.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets each threshold for detachment according to the determination result of step S225 (step S226). In this embodiment, a threshold determination program for performing threshold determination in advance is incorporated, and by determining whether or not the threshold value is larger than the threshold value, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type falls within any determination value range. Is determined, and the value of the EXT data to be set in the variation category command shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 is determined.

  For example, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 219 when it is determined that the gaming state is the probability changing state or the time saving state. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 219 in step S232 described later, and if it is equal to or less than the threshold value 219 (that is, 1 to 219). Is determined to set “07 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 12). If it is not less than or equal to the threshold 219 (that is, 220 to 251), it is determined that “08 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 12).

  Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 56 sets the thresholds 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 regardless of the total number of pending storages. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 89 in step S232 described later, and if it is equal to or less than the threshold value 89 (that is, 1 to 89). Is determined to set “00 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 12). If the threshold value is 99 or less (ie, 90 to 99), it is determined that “01 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 12). If the threshold value is 169 or less (that is, 100 to 169), it is determined that “02 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 12). If the threshold value is 199 or less (that is, 170 to 199), it is determined that “03 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 12). Further, when the threshold value is 214 or less (that is, when it is 200 to 214), it is determined that “04 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 12). If the threshold value is 229 or less (that is, 215 to 229), it is determined that “05 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 12). If the threshold value is not less than 229 (that is, 230 to 251), it is determined that “06 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 12).

  In the threshold determination example described above, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 are determined in order from the smallest threshold value, so that the threshold value determined in the later order is the previous threshold value. It does not fall within the range below the order threshold. That is, after determining whether or not the threshold value is 89 or less, when determining whether or not the threshold value is 99 or less, it does not fall within the range of 1 to 89 that is equal to or less than the threshold value in the previous order. It is determined whether it is in the range. Further, in this embodiment, the case where the threshold values are determined as 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 in order from the smallest value is shown. Conversely, 229, 214, 199, 169, 99 and 89 may be determined. The same applies to the determination using other threshold values shown below.

  Note that the threshold value in the normal state may always be set without determining the gaming state in step S225. Even in such a configuration, the range of determination values is shared by at least the variation pattern type that is “non-reach” and the variation pattern type that is “super-reach”. It is possible to determine whether or not “out of” or “super reach out”.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y in step S223), the CPU 56 uses the symbol designating command for EXT data “04 (H)” indicating “small hit”. Is set (step S227).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a threshold for small hits (step S228). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 251 and determines in step S232 described later that the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is equal to or less than the threshold value 251 (1 to 251). It is determined that “18 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 13). In the case of a small hit, it may be determined that the EXT data “18 (H)” is set as it is without performing the threshold determination.

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B ( Step S229). In this case, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning effect processing at step S1217A is executed). The big hit type is determined as “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit”. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing in step S1217B is executed), the big hit type is determined using the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b. It is determined whether the “normal big hit”, “probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit” is set.

  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 (step S230). In this case, when it is determined that the “normal big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data “01 (H)” indicating the “normal big hit” in the symbol designation command. If it is determined that “probability big hit”, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data “02 (H)” indicating “probability big hit” in the symbol designation command. If it is determined that the “sudden probability change big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data “03 (H)” indicating “sudden probability change big hit” in the symbol designation command.

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

  For example, the CPU 56 sets the thresholds 74 and 149 when it is determined as “ordinary big hit”. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or smaller than the threshold 74 in step S232 described later, and if it is equal to or smaller than the threshold 74 (that is, 1 to 74). Is determined to set “10 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 13). If the threshold value is 149 or less (that is, 75 to 149), it is determined that “11 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 13). If it is not less than or equal to the threshold value 149 (that is, 150 to 251), it is determined that “12 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 13).

  Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines “probability big hit”, the thresholds 38 and 79 are set. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold 38 in step S232 described later. Is determined to set “13 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 13). If the threshold is 79 or less (that is, 39 to 79), it is determined that “14 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 13). If the threshold value is not 79 or less (that is, 80 to 251), it is determined that “15 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 13).

  Further, for example, if the CPU 56 determines “suddenly promising big hit”, it sets the threshold 100. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is less than or equal to the threshold value 100 in step S232 to be described later. Is determined to set “16 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 13). If the threshold is not less than 100 (that is, 101 to 251), it is determined that “17 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 13).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the threshold value set in steps S226, S228, and S231 and the variation pattern type determination random number extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B, so that the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is in any determination value range. Is determined (step S232).

  In steps S226, S228, and S231, instead of setting a predetermined threshold value, a variation pattern type determination table (see FIGS. 7 and 8) is set. In step S232, the set variation pattern type is set. The determination table may be used to determine the range of the variation pattern type determination random number value and which variation pattern type.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result to the variable category command (step S233). Specifically, the CPU 56 determines “00 (H)” to “08 (H)”, “10” as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 according to which variation pattern type is determined in step S232. (H) ”to“ 18 (H) ”is set to the EXT data of the variable category command.

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

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a ring buffer type command receiving buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  20 to 22 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (an effect control command for designating a variation pattern of an effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of a special symbol) (step S614), the effect control is performed. The CPU 101 stores the received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (an effect control command indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type) (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 receives it. The displayed display result designation command is stored in a display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM (step S618).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (an effect control command indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed) (step S619) The control CPU 101 sets a confirmation command reception flag (step S620).

  If the received effect control command is one of the symbol designation commands (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 first receives the symbol designation command received in the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. (Step S622).

  If the received effect control command is any variation category command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation category command in each storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Of these, the latest symbol designating command is stored in the storage area (step S624).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number addition designation command (the effect control command specifying that the first reserved memory number has increased by 1) (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 receives the received first The reserved storage number addition designation command is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and variable category command are stored among the storage areas of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM (step S626). However, when the game state is in the probable change state, the short time state, the big hit game state, or the small hit game state, the symbol designation command and the variable category command are not transmitted, and only the first reserved memory number addition designation command is transmitted. (See steps S1215A to S1219A). In that case, the effect control CPU 101 uses the received first reserved memory number addition designation command in the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Store in the first storage area.

  In addition, the production control CPU 101 increases the hold display by one in the normal mode (in this example, the white round display) in the first hold storage display unit 9a, and the first hold storage display unit 9a performs the first hold. The stored number display is updated (step S627). Further, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area formed in the RAM (step S628).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command (an effect control command specifying that the second reserved memory number has increased by 1) (step S629), the effect control CPU 101 receives the received second The reserved storage number addition designation command is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and variable category command are stored among the storage areas of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM (step S630).

  In addition, the production control CPU 101 increases the hold display by one in the normal mode (in this example, the white round display) in the second hold memory display unit 9b, and the second hold memory display unit 9b performs the second hold. The stored number display is updated (step S631). The effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area formed in the RAM (step S632).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command (the effect control command designating that the first reserved memory number has decreased by 1) (step S633), the effect control CPU 101 performs the first reserved memory. One hold display on the display unit 9a is erased, the remaining hold display is shifted one by one, and the first hold storage number display on the first hold storage display unit 9a is updated (step S634). Further, the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area formed in the RAM (step S635).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command (the effect control command designating that the second reserved memory number has decreased by 1) (step S636), the effect control CPU 101 performs the second reserved memory. One hold display on the display unit 9b is erased, the remaining hold display is shifted one by one, and the second hold storage number display on the second hold storage display unit 9b is updated (step S637). Further, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area formed in the RAM (step S638).

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (an effect control command for designating a background display when the gaming state is the normal state) (step S639), the effect control CPU 101 displays on the effect display device 9. The background screen to be changed is changed to a background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, a blue display color background screen) (step S640). In addition, if set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the time-short state flag indicating that the gaming state is the time-short state (step S641).

  If the received effect control command is a time reduction state background designation command (an effect control command for designating a background display when the gaming state is the time reduction state) (step S642), the effect control CPU 101 displays on the effect display device 9. The background screen to be changed is changed to a background screen (for example, a background screen with a green display color) corresponding to the time reduction state (step S643). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 sets a time reduction state flag (step S644). Further, if set, the effect control CPU 101 resets a probability change state flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state (step S645).

  If the received effect control command is a probability change state background designation command (an effect control command for designating a background display when the gaming state is in the probability change state) (step S646), the effect control CPU 101 displays on the effect display device 9. The background screen to be changed is changed to a background screen (for example, a red display color background screen) according to the probability change state (step S647). Further, the production control CPU 101 sets a probability variation state flag (step S648).

  If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (the effect control command indicating the start of variable display (variation) of the first special symbol) (step S649), the effect control CPU 101 uses the first symbol variation design command. A variation designation command reception flag is set (step S650). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (the effect control command indicating the start of variable display (variation) of the second special symbol) (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 uses the second symbol variation design command. A variation designation command reception flag is set (step S652).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S653). For example, if the received effect control command is a jackpot start specifying command (displaying a fanfare screen, ie, an effect control command specifying the start of a jackpot game), the jackpot start specifying command reception flag is set and the received effect control command is received. Is a jackpot end designation command reception flag (displaying a jackpot end screen, that is, an effect control command for designating the end of the jackpot game), a big hit end designation command reception flag is set. Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a hold notice effect setting process for setting a presence / absence of a hold notice effect and a change pattern (step S800A).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the hold notice effect setting process (step S800A). In the hold notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 firstly includes a set of commands at the time of start winning (that is, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition designation command). Alternatively, it is confirmed whether a second set of second reserved memory number addition designation command) has been received (step S6001). Specifically, a set of symbol designation command, variable category command, and reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition designation command or second reserved memory number addition designation command) are stored in the command storage area at the time of winning a prize. This can be confirmed by determining whether or not it is newly stored. If a command for starting winning a set is not newly received, the process is terminated as it is.

  If a command for starting a winning prize is newly received, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the probability variation state flag or the short time state flag is set (step S6002). If the certain change state flag or the short time state flag is set (that is, if the certain change state or short time state flag is set), the processing is ended as it is.

  If neither the probability change state flag nor the short time state flag is set (that is, in the normal state), the effect control CPU 101 newly receives the reserved storage number addition designation command (newly stored in the start winning command storage area). It is confirmed whether or not the reserved storage number addition designation command stored in the first storage memory number addition designation command (step S6003). If it is not the case where the first reserved memory number addition designation command is newly received (that is, if the second reserved memory number addition designation command is newly received), the processing is ended as it is.

  By executing the processing of steps S6002 and S6003, in this embodiment, only when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 newly occurs when the gaming state is controlled to the normal state, The processing after step S6004 is executed, and the hold notice effect is executed.

  In addition, not only the mode shown in this embodiment, for example, it is possible to execute the hold notice effect even when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs when the probability changing state or the short time state is controlled You may comprise.

  Also, for example, when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed in the order of winning in the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, the gaming state is the normal state. Regardless of whether the state is a probability change state or a short-time state, and regardless of whether the first start winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14 is the start winning event, the hold notice effect can be executed. You may comprise.

  If the first reserved memory count addition designation command is newly received, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the first reserved memory count is 2 or more (step S6004). Whether or not the first reserved memory number is 2 or more can be determined, for example, by checking the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area (see steps S628 and S635). . If the first reserved memory number is not 2 or more (that is, if the first reserved memory number is 1), the processing is terminated as it is.

  In this embodiment, when the hold notice effect is executed, the display of the hold display is started in the normal mode at the time of starting winning, and then the hold display is changed to special hold, blue hold, red hold at the hold shift timing. However, the fact that the first reserved memory number is only 1 at the timing of the start winning prize means that when the first reserved memory is shifted to hold, the hold is immediately digested and the variable display is performed. Therefore, there is no room to execute the hold notice effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, if the first reserved memory number is not 2 or more in step S6004, it is determined that the hold notice effect cannot be executed, and the process is ended as it is.

  Note that the first hold memory is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment, for example, in the case where the blue hold or red hold is displayed immediately at the start winning timing and the execution of the hold notice effect can be started. Even if the number is 1, it may be configured to be able to execute the hold notice effect by moving to the processing after step S6005.

  In addition, for example, in the case of a gaming machine configured to be able to display an active display corresponding to a variable display that is currently being executed by a display mode that inherits the display mode of the hold display, the active display is performed after the hold notice effect is executed. Since the display mode can be changed, even if the first reserved memory number is 1, the process may proceed to step S6005 and the subsequent processes, and the hold notice effect may be executed.

  If the first reserved memory number is 2 or more, the production control CPU 101 determines the final display mode of the latest reserved display based on the received latest variation category command and the first reserved memory number (step S6005). . In step S6005, the effect control CPU 101 selects a final display mode determination table for determining the final display mode of the latest hold display based on the latest variable category command and the first hold storage number. Then, the production control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the selected final display mode determination table, and determines the final display mode of the latest hold display.

  25 and 26 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the final display mode determination table. As shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, in this embodiment, in the final display mode determination table, as the final display mode of the hold display, normal hold (without special / specific hold), normal hold (with special hold) , Blue hold, red hold, specific hold A, and normal hold (via specific hold B) are respectively assigned determination values. Of these, “normal hold (with special hold)” means that after temporarily changing to special hold at the hold shift timing after the start winning prize, it is finally put into normal hold at the subsequent hold shift timing. Returning, the final display mode itself is normally on hold, but the hold notice effect is executed. In addition, “normal hold (via specific hold B)” once changes to the specific hold B at the hold shift timing after the start winning prize, and finally returns to the normal hold at the subsequent hold shift timing. The final display mode itself is normally on hold, but the hold notice effect is executed. On the other hand, “normal hold (no special / special hold)” does not change to a special hold at all, and does not change to a normal hold until the hold is exhausted and the hold display is erased. This corresponds to the case where the hold notice effect itself is not executed.

  In addition, “blue hold” refers to execution of a hold notice effect that changes to a blue hold indicating that the display mode of the hold display may eventually become a big hit. In addition, “red hold” refers to execution of a hold notice effect that changes to red hold, which suggests that the display mode of the hold display is ultimately higher than blue hold. In addition, “specific hold A” means that the specific hold A is finally displayed without changing the specific hold A after the change to the specific hold A at the hold shift timing after the start winning prize. The hold notice effect which becomes a mode is executed.

  In this embodiment, when it is determined as “blue hold” or “red hold”, even if a special hold or a specific hold is displayed, a blue that suggests the possibility of a big hit in an effect effect that is subsequently executed Since it changes to hold and red hold, it is classified as a hold notice effect of a successful pattern. In addition, when it is determined as “normal hold (with special hold A)”, “specific hold A” or “normal hold (with specific hold B)”, special hold or specific hold is displayed, and then the effect Even if is executed, it does not change to blue hold or red hold, and does not change to the specific hold A until the end or returns to the normal hold, so it is classified as a failure notice hold notice effect.

  In addition, when the first reserved memory number is 2, there is only one opportunity to change the hold display at the hold shift timing after the start winning prize, so the hold display is temporarily changed to special hold or specific hold. There is no room for it. Therefore, in the final display mode determination table for the first hold memory number “2” shown in FIGS. 25A to 25C, the normal hold (no special / specific hold), blue hold, and red hold Only the determination values are allocated, and there is no allocation of determination values for normal hold (via special hold), specific hold A, and normal hold (via specific hold B).

  In the case where the hold display is configured to be changed a plurality of times during one variable display, or the active display is configured to be displayable, even if the first hold memory number is 2, Special hold and specific hold may be displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, in this embodiment, when the variation category indicated by the variation category command is out of non-reach, super-reach out, or super reach jackpot, it is possible to execute the hold notice effect. If the variation category indicated by the variation category command is a variation category other than that, the effect control CPU 101 changes the final display mode of the hold display to “normal hold (no special / specific hold)”. And decide not to execute the hold notice effect.

  When the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area (see steps S628 and S635) is “2”, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the variable category indicated by the variable category command is not. If the reach indicates a deviation (fluctuation category 1 shown in FIG. 12), the final display mode determination table for two hold and non-reach deviation shown in FIG. 25A is selected, and the fluctuation indicated by the fluctuation category command is selected. If the category is one indicating super-reaching deviation (variation category 7 shown in FIG. 12), the final display mode determination table for two super-reach deviations shown in FIG. If the fluctuation category shown indicates a super reach jackpot (fluctuation categories 23 and 26 shown in FIG. 13), it is shown in FIG. Hold two and selects a final display mode decision table super reach jackpot. In addition, when the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area (see steps S628 and S635) is “3” or “4”, the effect control CPU 101 uses a variable category command. If the displayed fluctuation category indicates non-reach deviation (fluctuation category 1 shown in FIG. 12), the final display mode determination table for 3-4 holds and non-reach deviation shown in FIG. 26D is selected. If the fluctuation category indicated by the fluctuation category command indicates that the super reach is lost (fluctuation category 7 shown in FIG. 12), 3-4 holds shown in FIG. A decision table is selected, and the variation category indicated by the variation category command indicates a super reach jackpot (variation categories 23 and 26 shown in FIG. 13). If, for selecting a final display mode decision table for pending 3-4 and super reach jackpot shown in FIG. 26 (F). Then, the production control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the selected final display mode determination table, and determines the final display mode of the latest hold display.

  As shown in FIG. 25 and FIG. 26, in this embodiment, when the super reach is lost or the super reach big hit is achieved, the blue hold or The rate of change to red hold is high. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the hold display finally changes to blue hold or red hold, the expectation degree (reach reliability) for super reach is higher than that in the case where the hold display finally becomes normal hold. It is high.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, in this embodiment, in the case of a super reach big hit, it is finally bluer than the normal hold as compared with the case where the non-reach is lost or the super reach is lost. The rate of change to hold or red hold is high. Also, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, in this embodiment, in the case of a super reach big hit, it is finally red rather than a blue hold compared to a case where non-reach and super reach are lost. The rate of change to hold is even higher. Accordingly, in this embodiment, the expectation for the big hit (big hit reliability) is the highest when the hold display of the notice target is finally changed to red hold, and the case where the notice is finally changed to blue hold is the next big hit. The expectation level (hit reliability) for the jackpot is high, and the expectation level (hit reliability) for the jackpot is the lowest in the case of a normal suspension in the end.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25 and FIG. 26, a case in which the holding notice effect is configured to be executed when the winning determination result is out of non-reach, super reach out, and super reach jackpot. Although shown, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, when there is a variable category that can be determined to be normal reach, it may be configured to be able to execute the hold notice effect based on the determination result at the time of winning being out of normal reach or normal reach jackpot.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, when “specific hold A” and “normal hold (via specific hold B)”, which are failure patterns in which specific hold is displayed, are compared, The selection ratio of “A” is lower than “Normal hold (via specific hold B)”. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the specific hold A is displayed among the specific holds, the ratio of the failure pattern is lower than when the specific hold B is displayed, and finally the blue hold and red are displayed. The rate of change to hold is high.

  When it is decided not to execute the hold notice effect (N in step S6006), that is, when the final display mode is determined to be normal hold (no special / specific hold), or the variable category is out of super reach or super reach jackpot If it does not indicate, the processing is terminated as it is. When it is determined to execute the hold notice effect (Y in step S6006), the effect control CPU 101 displays the notice target hold display based on the received latest variation category command, the first number of stored memories, and the final display mode. Is determined (step S6007). In step S6007, the effect control CPU 101 selects a change pattern determination table for determining the change pattern of the hold display to be notified based on the latest variation category command, the first hold storage number, and the final display mode. Then, the effect control CPU 101 uses the selected change pattern determination table to perform a lottery process based on a random number, and determines a change pattern of the hold display to be notified.

  27 to 30 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the change pattern determination table. In FIG. 27 to FIG. 30, special Δ indicates a special display with a triangular display, and special □ indicates a special hold with a rectangular display. The specific A indicates the specific hold A, and the specific B indicates the specific hold B.

  When the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area (see steps S628 and S635) is “2”, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the final display mode determined in step S6005 is blue. If it is hold, the change pattern determination table for two holds and blue hold shown in FIG. 27 (A) is selected, and if the final display mode determined in step S6005 is red hold, it is shown in FIG. 27 (B). A change pattern determination table for two reservations and red storage is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 27A, a determination value is assigned to the change pattern determination table for two reservations and for blue storage so that the change pattern 21 is determined with a probability of 100%. In addition, as shown in FIG. 27B, a determination value is assigned to the change pattern determination table for two reservations and red reservation so that the change pattern 22 is determined with a probability of 100%. The change pattern 21 is a change pattern in which the hold display for the advance notice is displayed as normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then the hold display for the advance notice is changed to blue hold at the hold shift timing. The change pattern 22 is a change pattern in which the notice target hold display is displayed as normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then the notice target hold display is changed to red hold at the hold shift timing. That is, when the number of the first reserved memory is “2”, the timing of the hold shift is only one time, so that the final display mode blue hold or red hold is not changed at the hold shift timing without going through the special hold. To change.

  Further, when the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area (see steps S628 and S635) is “3”, the effect control CPU 101 determines the final display mode determined in step S6005. Is normal hold (via special hold), the change pattern determination table for three hold and normal hold (via special hold) shown in FIG. 27C is selected, and the final display mode determined in step S6005 If blue is on hold, the change pattern determination table for three holds and blue hold shown in FIG. 27D is selected, and if the final display mode determined in step S6005 is red hold, FIG. If the change pattern determination table for 3 reservations and red storage shown in FIG. 3 is selected and the final display mode determined in step S6005 is the specific storage A, FIG. If the change pattern determination table for 3 holds and specific hold A is selected, and the final display mode determined in step S6005 is normal hold (via specified hold B), 3 holds shown in FIG. 28 (G) In addition, a change pattern determination table for normal holding (via specific holding B) is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 27C, the determination value is assigned to each of the change pattern 31 and the change pattern 32 in the change pattern determination table for three reservations and for normal reservation. The change pattern 31 indicates that the notice target hold display is displayed as a normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then the notice hold display is changed to a special display with a triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift. This is a change pattern that changes the hold display of the notice target to normal hold again at the timing. Also, the change pattern 32 displays the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the time of winning the start, and then changes the hold display for the notice target to the special hold in the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the advance notice hold display is changed to normal hold again at the shift timing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 27D, in the change pattern determination table for three reservations and for blue storage, determination values are respectively provided for the change pattern 33, the change pattern 34, the change pattern 351, and the change pattern 352. Allocated. The change pattern 33 indicates that the notice target hold display is displayed as a normal hold at the time of winning the start, and then the notice target hold display is changed to a special display with a triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift. This is a change pattern that changes the hold display to be notified to the blue hold at the timing. In addition, the change pattern 34 displays the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then changes the hold display for the notice object to the special hold in the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold. This is a change pattern that changes the hold display to be notified to the blue hold at the timing of the shift. In addition, the change pattern 351 displays the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then changes the hold display of the notice object to the specific hold A at the timing of the first hold shift, This is a change pattern that changes the hold display to be notified to the blue hold at the timing. In addition, the change pattern 352 displays the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then changes the hold display of the notice object to the specific hold B at the timing of the first hold shift, This is a change pattern that changes the hold display to be notified to the blue hold at the timing.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 27E, in the change pattern determination table for three reservations and red reservation, determination values are assigned to the change patterns 35, 36, and 353, respectively. . In the change pattern 35, the display of the notice target hold is displayed as a normal hold at the time of the start winning prize, and then the notice hold display of the notice target is changed to a special display with a triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift. This is a change pattern that changes the hold display to be notified to the red hold at the timing. Further, the change pattern 36 displays the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then changes the hold display for the notice target to the special hold in the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold. This is a change pattern that changes the hold display to be notified to the red hold at the timing of the shift. In addition, the change pattern 353 displays the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold at the start winning, and then changes the hold display of the notice object to the specific hold B at the timing of the first hold shift, This is a change pattern that changes the hold display to be notified to the red hold at the timing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 28 (F), in the change pattern determination table for the three reservations and the specific reservation A, a determination value is assigned only to the change pattern 354. The change pattern 354 displays the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then changes the hold display of the notice target to the specific hold A at the timing of the first hold shift, and at the timing of the second hold shift. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target remains unchanged as the specific hold A.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 28G, in the change pattern determination table for three reservations and normal reservation (via specific reservation B), a determination value is assigned only to the change pattern 355. The change pattern 355 indicates that the notice target hold display is displayed as normal hold at the time of starting winning, and the notice target hold display is changed to the specific hold B at the timing of the first hold shift, and at the timing of the second hold shift. This is a change pattern for changing the hold display of the notice target to normal hold again.

  In addition, when the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area (see steps S628 and S635) is “4”, the effect control CPU 101 determines the final display mode determined in step S6005. Is normal hold (via special hold), the change pattern determination table for four hold and normal hold (via special hold) shown in FIG. 29H is selected, and the final display mode determined in step S6005 If blue is on hold, the four hold and change pattern determination tables for blue hold shown in FIG. 29I are selected. If the final display mode determined in step S6005 is red pending, the variation category indicated by the variation category command indicates non-reach out or super reach out (variation category 1 or variation category 7 shown in FIG. 12). ), The change pattern determination table for 4 pending and non-reach out / super reach out and red reserve shown in FIG. 29 (J) is selected, and the variation category indicated by the variation category command indicates the super reach jackpot. If it is a thing (variation categories 23 and 26 shown in FIG. 13), the change pattern determination table for four reservations, super reach big hit, and red reservation shown in FIG. 30 (K) is selected. If the final display mode determined in step S6005 is the specific hold A, the change display determination table for 4 holds and the specific hold A shown in FIG. 30L is selected, and the final display mode determined in step S6005. Is normal hold (via specific hold B), the change pattern determination table for the four hold and normal hold (via specific hold B) shown in FIG. 30M is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 29H, in the change pattern determination table for four reservations and normal reservation, determination values are assigned to the change pattern 401, the change pattern 402, the change pattern 403, and the change pattern 404, respectively. ing. The change pattern 401 shows that the notice target hold display is displayed as a normal hold at the time of starting winning, and the notice target hold display is changed to a special display with a triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold shift is displayed. This is a change pattern in which the hold display for the advance notice is changed to normal hold again at the timing, and the hold display for the advance notice is displayed as it is in the normal hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 402 displays the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then changes the hold display for the notice target to the special hold in the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the notice target hold display is displayed as it is with the special hold in the triangle display at the shift timing, and the notice target hold display is changed to the normal hold again at the third hold shift timing. Further, the change pattern 403 displays the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then changes the hold display for the notice target to the special hold in the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the hold display for the advance notice is changed to normal hold again at the shift timing, and the hold display for the advance notice is displayed as it is at the hold time at the third hold shift timing. In addition, the change pattern 404 shows that the notice target hold display is displayed as a normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then the notice target hold display is changed to a rectangular special hold at the timing of the first hold shift. This is a change pattern in which the notice target hold display is displayed as it is in the rectangular special hold at the shift timing, and the notice target hold display is changed to normal hold again at the third hold shift timing.

  As shown in FIG. 29I, the change pattern determination table for four reservations and for blue storage includes a change pattern 405, a change pattern 406, a change pattern 407, a change pattern 408, a change pattern 451, and a change pattern 452. Each is assigned a judgment value. In the change pattern 405, after displaying the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold at the start winning, the hold display of the notice target is changed to the special hold in the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold shift is changed. This is a change pattern in which the hold display for the advance notice is changed to blue hold at the timing, and the hold display for the advance notice is displayed as it is in the blue hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 406 displays the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then changes the hold display for the notice object to the special hold in the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the hold display for the notice target is displayed as it is with the special hold of the triangle display at the shift timing, and the hold display for the notice target is changed to blue hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 407 displays the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then changes the hold display for the notice object to the special hold in the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the hold display for the advance notice is changed to blue hold at the timing of the shift, and the hold display for the advance notice is displayed as it is in the blue hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 408 displays the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then changes the hold display for the notice object to the special hold in the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the hold display for the advance notice is displayed as it is with the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the shift, and the hold display for the advance notice is changed to the blue hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 451 displays the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the start winning, and then changes the hold display for the notice object to the specific hold A at the timing of the first hold shift, This is a change pattern in which the notice target hold display does not change at the specific hold A at the timing, and the notice target hold display changes to the blue hold at the third hold shift timing. The change pattern 452 indicates that the notice target hold display is displayed as normal hold at the time of starting winning, and the notice target hold display is changed to the specific hold B at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold shift is performed. This is a change pattern in which the hold display for the advance notice is not changed at the specific hold B at the timing, and the hold display for the advance notice is changed to the blue hold at the timing of the third hold shift.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 29J and 30K, there are four hold and non-reach out / super reach out and red change change pattern determination table, and four hold and super reach big hit and red hold. In the change pattern determination table, determination values are assigned to the change pattern 409, the change pattern 410, the change pattern 411, the change pattern 412, the change pattern 413, the change pattern 414, and the change pattern 453, respectively.

  The change pattern 409 displays the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold in the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift, This is a change pattern in which the hold display for the advance notice is changed to red hold at the timing, and the hold display for the advance notice is displayed as it is in the red hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Also, the change pattern 410 displays the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the time of winning the start, and then changes the hold display for the notice target to the special hold in the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is displayed as it is with the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice target is changed to red hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 411 changes the hold display for the notice target to the special hold in the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the time of starting winning. This is a change pattern in which the notice target hold display is again displayed as normal hold at the shift timing, and the notice target hold display is changed to red hold at the third hold shift timing. Further, the change pattern 412 displays the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the time of winning the start, and then changes the hold display for the notice target to the special hold in the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift. This is a change pattern in which the hold display for the advance notice is changed to red hold at the timing of the shift, and the hold display for the advance notice is displayed as it is in the red hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 413 displays the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then changes the hold display for the notice object to the special hold in the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift. This is a change pattern in which the notice target hold display is displayed as it is in the rectangular special hold at the shift timing, and the notice target hold display is changed to red hold at the third hold shift timing. Further, the change pattern 414 displays the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then changes the hold display for the notice object to the special hold in the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the notice target hold display is again displayed as normal hold at the shift timing, and the notice target hold display is changed to red hold at the third hold shift timing. Further, the change pattern 453 displays the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then changes the hold display for the notice target to the specific hold B at the timing of the first hold shift, This is a change pattern in which the hold display for the advance notice is not changed to the specific hold B at the timing, and the hold display for the advance notice is changed to the red hold at the timing of the third hold shift.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 30L, in the change pattern determination table for the four reservations and the specific reservation A, a determination value is assigned only to the change pattern 454. The change pattern 454 displays the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then changes the hold display for the notice target to the specific hold A at the timing of the first hold shift, and at the timing of the second hold shift. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the advance notice target does not change while the specific hold A remains unchanged, and the hold display of the advance notice target remains the specified hold A even at the timing of the third hold shift.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 30M, in the change pattern determination table for four reservations and normal reservation (via specific reservation B), a determination value is assigned only to the change pattern 455. The change pattern 455 displays the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the start winning, and then changes the hold display for the notice object to the specific hold B at the timing of the first hold shift, and at the timing of the second hold shift. This is a change pattern in which the hold display for the advance notice is changed to the normal hold again at the timing of the third hold shift without changing the hold display for the advance notice as the specific hold B.

  As shown in FIG. 29 and FIG. 30, in this embodiment, when the first reserved memory number is “4”, the notice hold display is displayed as the normal hold when starting the winning prize, and the first hold is performed. It is configured to change to special hold or specific hold at the timing of the shift, and change to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold at the third or later hold shift timing. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the hold display to be notified is displayed at the fourth position (the state after the start winning) in the first hold storage display section 9a, it is displayed at the third position. When it is in the state (the state after the first hold shift), the hold display to be notified does not change from special hold or specific hold to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 27C to 27E and FIG. 28, in this embodiment, even when the first reserved memory number is “3”, the hold display of the notice target is usually displayed when the start prize is won. Since the display is on hold, when the hold display for the advance notice is displayed at the third position in the first hold storage display section 9a (the state after the start winning), the hold display for the advance notice is displayed as the special hold or There is no change from specific hold to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold. Accordingly, in this embodiment, during the period in which the notice target hold display is displayed at the fourth and third positions, the notice target hold display is unlikely to change from special hold or specific hold to normal hold. It has become. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by changing from special hold to normal hold at an early stage of the hold display of the advance notice target, and to prevent a reduction in effect when performing the hold advance notice effect. .

  In addition, it is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment, for example, the special hold, the specific hold, the blue hold, and the red hold can be displayed immediately at the start winning, or after the special hold or the specific hold is displayed. The effect display described later is executed immediately without waiting until the hold shift of the current hold, and the special hold or specific hold is changed to the normal hold, the blue hold, or the red hold. Even during the period displayed at the third position, the hold display to be notified may be changed from special hold or specific hold to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold. However, even in such a configuration, during the period in which the notice target hold display is displayed at the fourth or third position, at least the notice target hold display is from special hold or specific hold. It is preferable to configure so that the rate of change to normal hold is low.

  Further, in this embodiment, an effect effect described later can be executed at the timing of the hold shift after the special hold or specific hold is displayed, and even if the action effect is executed, the hold display of the notice target is displayed as the special hold or specific hold. There is a case where there is no change in the hold, or there is a change to normal hold, blue hold, and red hold. For example, in the change patterns 401 and 403 shown in FIG. 29H, after the special hold is displayed at the timing of the first hold shift, the action effect is executed at the timing of the second hold shift and the special hold is started. Can change to normal hold. Further, for example, in the change patterns 402 and 404 shown in FIG. 29 (H), after the special hold is displayed at the timing of the first hold shift, the effect is executed at the timing of the second hold shift. The action effect is executed at the timing of the third hold shift without changing the special hold, and can be changed from the special hold to the normal hold. As such, in this embodiment, not only a case where a special action returns to a normal hold from a special action, but also a case where a plurality of action effects are executed to return from a special hold to a normal hold. It is possible to improve the effect of performing the holding notice effect.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 27 (C) to (E), FIGS. 29 (H) to (J), and FIG. 30 (K), in this embodiment, the special hold of the triangular display and the rectangular display are used as the special hold. There are two types of special hold, but when the special hold in the rectangular display is displayed, the red hold is displayed as the final display mode as compared with the case where the special hold in the triangular display is displayed. The ratio is high. On the other hand, when the special hold in the triangle display is displayed, the ratio of returning to the normal hold as the final display mode is higher than the case in which the special hold in the rectangular display is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 29J and 30K, in this embodiment, even if the special hold is returned to the normal hold, the red hold is finally displayed (that is, the normal hold is once returned to the normal hold). Change pattern (change pattern 411, 414) is provided, and the change pattern 411 of this revival pattern is displayed only when the super reach hit is reached. A determination value is assigned so that 414 can be determined. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the red hold is finally made after returning from the special hold to the normal hold, the big hit will be determined, rather than simply when the special hold is changed to the red hold. The expectation (reliability) for the big hit is high.

  It should be noted that the change pattern 411, 414 of the revival pattern can be determined with a low probability, even if the big hit is determined, when the change pattern 411, 414 of the revival pattern is determined, even if the super reach is lost. May be. At least, even in such a configuration, if the red hold is finally made after returning from the special hold to the normal hold, it will be more for the big hit than when the special hold is changed to the red hold. Anything with high expectation (reliability) may be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the revival pattern change patterns 411 and 414 are provided only when the final display mode is red is shown, but the same revival is also performed when the final display mode is blue. A pattern change pattern may be provided.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 29 (J) and 30 (K), the determination result at the time of winning is non-reach out / super reach out or super only when the number of reservations is changed to four and red. Although the case where a different change pattern determination table is used depending on whether it is a reach big hit is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, a change pattern determination table for two or three holds shown in FIGS. 27A to 27E and FIGS. 28F and 28G, FIGS. 29H, 29, and 30. The change pattern determination table for four holds shown in (L) and (M) and for normal hold, specific hold A, or blue hold is also configured to use a different change pattern determination table depending on the winning determination result. Also good. In this case, for example, when the change pattern of the revival pattern is provided even when the final display mode is blue as described above, the non-reach is shifted by a mode similar to FIGS. 29 (J) and 30 (K). / When a change pattern determination table for super-reach break and a change pattern determination table for super reach jackpot are provided, and after returning to normal hold from special hold or specific hold, it finally becomes blue hold May be configured so that a big hit is confirmed or an expectation (reliability) for the big hit is increased.

  Further, the change pattern determination table for non-reach deviation and the change pattern determination table for super-reach deviation may be provided separately.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29 (J), as the change pattern determination table for four reservations and red reservation, a common table for non-reach and super-reach shifts. However, it may be configured to use different change pattern determination tables depending on whether the non-reach is shifted or the super reach is shifted.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 27D and 29I, when specific hold A is displayed, it is finally compared with the case where specific hold B is displayed. The rate of change to blue hold is high. Further, as shown in FIGS. 27 (E), 29 (J) and 30 (K), only when specific hold B is displayed, there is a case where it may eventually change to red hold. ing. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the hold display changes from the specific hold A, the red hold has a higher expectation (reliability) for the big hit than when the hold display changes from the specific hold A. The rate of change to is higher.

  In addition, not only in the mode shown in this embodiment, if the hold display changes from the specific hold B, if the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher, for example, the hold display Even if it changes from specific hold A, you may comprise so that it may change to red hold at a low rate.

  Moreover, the example of the change pattern shown in FIGS. 27-30 is an example, and you may comprise so that various change patterns may be provided. For example, in the examples shown in FIGS. 27 to 30, the case where the normal hold is changed to the special hold or the specific hold at the timing of the first hold shift is shown. However, the special hold or the specific hold is displayed from the start winning timing. Alternatively, a change pattern for changing from normal hold to special hold or specific hold at the timing of the second and subsequent hold shifts may be provided. Further, for example, a change pattern that changes to red holding after changing to blue holding may be provided.

  In addition, in FIGS. 27 to 30, only a change pattern in which a special hold of either triangular display or rectangular display is displayed or a change pattern in which a specific hold of specific hold A or specific hold B is displayed is provided. However, for example, a special display with a triangular display changes to a special display with a rectangular display, or a special display with a rectangular display changes to a special display with a triangular display. You may comprise so that the change pattern which changes from the specific hold A to the specific hold B, or changes from the specific hold B to the specific hold A may also be provided.

  Then, the CPU 101 for effect control stores the final display mode and the change pattern determined in steps S6005 and S6007 in the hold notice effect setting information storage area provided in the RAM in association with the notice storage. S6008). In this embodiment, a hold notice effect can be executed in parallel with respect to a plurality of hold displays displayed on the first hold storage display section 9a, and the first hold storage display section 9a has a maximum. Since four hold displays can be displayed, four hold areas are provided in the hold notice effect setting information storage area, and a final display mode and a change pattern are stored in association with each hold storage. .

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read out in step S8000 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8001). If the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the chance stop symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) is used as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream in step S8001. The combination of the jackpot symbol that is not reachable and the symbol that is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 33, when the received display result designation command indicates “normal jackpot”, the CPU 101 for effect control determines a combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are the same even symbols as the stop symbols. To do. When the received display result designation command indicates “probable big hit”, the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are the same in odd symbols as the stop symbols.

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

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

  In addition, as for the effect symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol. In addition, a symbol reminiscent of being probabilistic (an odd symbol in this embodiment) is also called a probabilistic symbol, and a symbol reminiscent of being in a probable state (even symbol in this embodiment) is a non-probable symbol. Also called.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability variation state flag or the time reduction state flag is set (step S8002). If neither the probability variation state flag nor the short time state flag is set (that is, in the normal state), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set ( Step S8003). If the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (that is, if the first special symbol variation display is started), the process proceeds to step S8004. That is, in this embodiment, as already described, when the gaming state is the normal state, the hold notice effect is executed for the first hold memory, so the processing of steps S8002 and S8003 is executed. Thus, only when executing the variable display of the first special symbol when the gaming state is the normal state, the processing of Steps S8004 to S8010 is executed to change the hold display to the notice target and the special hold, The action effect is configured to be executable.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not there is a display time of special hold or specific hold in the first hold memory (step S8004). Whether there is a display timing for special hold or specific hold is determined by checking the change pattern stored in the hold notice effect setting information storage area (see step S6008), for example. This can be determined by checking whether there is a normal hold → special Δ, special □, specific A or specific B at the start (hold shift) timing. If there is a display with special hold or specific hold display timing, the CPU 101 for effect control uses the first hold storage display unit 9a to display the hold display with special hold or specific hold display timing as special hold or Change to specific hold (step S8005). In this case, if the change pattern is normal hold → special △, change to triangle special hold, if normal change → special □ change to rectangular special hold, normal hold → Changes to specific hold A when it is specific A, and changes to specific hold B when it is normal hold → specific B.

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control is the executable timing of the effect effect (effect that is executed in a manner that acts on the hold display and suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes) in the first hold memory. It is confirmed whether or not there is any (step S8006). Whether or not it is the timing at which the action effect can be executed is confirmed by checking the change pattern stored in the hold notice effect setting information storage area (see step S6008), for example, Special △ → Special △, Special △ → Normal hold, Special △ → Blue hold, Special △ → Red hold, Special □ → Special □, Special □ → Normal hold, Special □ → Blue hold, Special □ → Red hold , Specific A → specific A, specific A → blue hold, specific B → specific B, specific B → normal hold, specific B → blue hold, specific B → red hold Can be determined.

  It should be noted that the execution timing of the action effect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and the action effect may be executed at other timings. For example, it may be configured that the action effect can be executed by determining the timing at which the action effect can be executed even when the normal hold is changed to the special hold or the specific hold, and executing the processing after step S8007. In addition, for example, it may be configured to provide a dedicated action effect when changing from normal hold to special hold or specific hold, and even if this dedicated action effect is executed, it does not change to special hold or specific hold You may comprise so that there may be (gase effect).

  If there is a timing at which the action effect can be executed in the first hold memory, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the hold display at which the action effect is executed is the specific hold A. Confirmation is made (step S8006A). If it is the specific hold A, the CPU 101 for effect control determines execution of the effect effect A (step S8006B). If it is not the specific hold A, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the hold display that is the execution timing of the action effect is the specific hold B (step S8006C). If it is the specific hold B, the CPU 101 for effect control determines execution of the effect effect B (step S8006D).

  In this embodiment, it is decided to execute the action effect A unconditionally in the case of the specific hold A, and to execute the action effect B unconditionally in the case of the specific hold B. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, a lottery process based on a random number may be executed, and an effect effect to be executed may be determined from a plurality of types of effect effects. Even in the case of such a configuration, for example, in the case of specific hold A, the effect effect A is executed at a high rate, and in the case of specific hold B, the effect effect B is executed at a high rate, etc. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that the kind of effect production may differ by specific hold A or specific hold B.

  If it is not the specific hold B, the effect control CPU 101 selects a table corresponding to the change mode of the hold display as the action effect determination table for determining the presence and type of the action effect (step S8007). Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the selected action effect determination table, and determines the presence and type of the action effect (step S8008).

  In this embodiment, since the hold notice effect can be executed in parallel with respect to the plurality of hold displays displayed on the first hold memory display unit 9a, the action effect is displayed in the first hold memory. There may be cases where there are a plurality of items that can be executed simultaneously. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence / absence and type of the action effect in preference to the first variable storage that is started first among the first reserved memories that are the timing at which the action effect can be executed. In this way, the control is performed so that the effect is performed only once during the one-time variation display. For example, when the first hold display and the third hold display displayed on the first hold storage display unit 9a are the execution timing of the action effect, the action is first applied to the first hold display. When the presence / absence and type of the effect is determined and it is determined to execute the effect, the effect is executed only for the first hold display.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment, and for example, it may be configured such that a plurality of action effects can be executed during one fluctuation display by executing the action effects at different times. In addition, the action effect is executed only once during the variable display, but the action effect is executed in such a manner that the action effect acts on a plurality of hold displays at the same time. Also good.

  34 and 35 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the effect presentation determination table. The effect control CPU 101 selects the special Δ → normal hold action effect determination table shown in FIG. 34 (A) at the timing of changing from special hold in triangular display to normal hold based on the change pattern. In addition, if the timing changes from the special hold of the rectangular display to the normal hold, the special □ → normal hold action effect determination table shown in FIG. 34B is selected. In addition, if it is the timing that does not change from the special display of the triangle display to the special display of the triangle display, the action effect determination table for special Δ → special Δ shown in FIG. 34C is selected. In addition, if the timing does not change from the special display of the rectangular display to the special display of the rectangular display, the special □ → special □ action effect determination table shown in FIG. 34D is selected. Further, if the timing changes from the special hold in the triangle display to the blue hold, the special Δ → blue hold action effect determination table shown in FIG. 35 (E) is selected. Further, if the timing changes from the special hold of the rectangular display to the blue hold, the special effect → blue hold action effect determination table shown in FIG. 35 (F) is selected. In addition, if the timing changes from the special display in the triangle display to the red reservation, the special effect → red hold action effect determination table shown in FIG. 35 (G) is selected. In addition, if the timing changes from the special display in the rectangular display to the red reservation, the action effect determination table for special □ → red reservation shown in FIG. 35 (H) is selected.

  As shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, in the action effect determination table, determination values are assigned to the action effect No, the action effect A, the action effect B, and the action effect C, respectively. In this embodiment, there are three types of action effects A to C as the types of action effects. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, only two types of action effects are used. You may comprise, or it may comprise so that four or more types of effect effects may be used.

  As shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, in this embodiment, when the action effect A is executed, the determination value is assigned so that the rate of change from special hold to normal hold increases. In addition, when the action effect B is executed, the determination value is assigned so that the ratio that does not change with the special hold increases. In addition, when the action effect C is executed, the determination value is assigned so that the rate of change from special hold to blue hold or red hold increases.

  Note that the action effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 34A and 34B are tables used when changing from special hold to normal hold, and a pattern that lowers the display mode of the hold display to a low expectation level. In other words, since the selection ratio of the action effect A is high, the action effect A is an effect effect of a pattern that lowers the display mode of the hold display to a low expectation level. Yes (Pattern 1). Also, the action effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 34 (C) and 34 (D) are tables used when there is no change in the special hold, and are tables for selecting a pattern that maintains the display mode of the hold display. In other words, since the selection ratio of the action effect B is particularly high, it can be said that the action effect B is an effect effect of a pattern that maintains the display mode of the hold display at present (pattern 2). In addition, the action effect determination table shown in FIGS. 35 (E) to (H) is a table used when the special hold changes to the blue hold or the red hold, and the display mode of the hold display has high expectation. It can be said that this is a table for selecting a pattern to be achieved. In particular, since the selection ratio of the effect effect C is high, the effect effect C is an effect effect of the pattern that increases the display mode of the hold display with high expectation. (Pattern 3).

  Since the pattern 1 and the pattern 2 described above are intended to lower the display mode of the hold display or maintain the current state, the action effect is a pattern for showing a change failure, and the pattern 3 is a display of the hold display. Since the aspect is realized, the action effect is a pattern for showing a successful change. In addition, even if it is a pattern for showing the same change failure, the way of showing the effect may be different between the above pattern 1 and pattern 2. For example, when an action effect according to the above pattern 1 is executed, characters such as “Great Failure” are displayed, and when an action effect according to the above pattern 2 is executed, characters such as “failure” are displayed. It may be displayed differently.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, the presence / absence of the action effect and the determination rate of the type vary depending on which display mode the hold display changes in the current variation display. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, regardless of the change mode of the current variable display, the presence / absence of the effect and the determination ratio of the type may be varied depending on which final display mode the hold display changes.

  In addition, for example, the presence / absence of the action effect and the determination ratio of the type are changed according to the display result of the change display of the notice target (for example, whether or not it is a big hit) and the change category (for example, presence / absence or type of reach). You may comprise.

  Also, for example, when the display mode of the hold display may be changed from the blue hold to the red hold in some cases, the action effect can be executed even if the current change display does not change the blue hold. May be.

  In addition, when the display mode of the hold display is changed from the blue hold to the red hold as described above, even if the current special display changes from the same special hold to the blue hold. Depending on whether the final display mode is blue hold or red hold, the execution ratio or type of the effect may be varied. For example, it may be configured such that the effect presentation is executed at a higher rate when the final display mode is red-holding, or the action effect (for example, the action effect C) having a high expectation is executed. Or conversely, it may be configured such that the effect presentation is executed at a higher rate when the final display mode is blue suspension, or the action effect (for example, action effect C) having a high expectation is executed. . If configured in this way, it is possible not only to give a sense of expectation whether or not the display mode of the hold display changes in the variable display executed this time, but whether the display mode of the hold display may change after that. It can give you a sense of expectation.

  When it is determined to execute the action effect (Y in step S8009), the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern and the type of action effect determined in step S8008 (step S8010). . Then, control goes to a step S8012.

  On the other hand, if the probability variation state flag or the short time state flag is set (Y in step S8002), if the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is not set (N in step S8003), If there is no action effect execution timing available (N in step S8006), or if it is decided not to execute the action effect (N in step S8009), the effect control CPU 101 changes. A normal process table corresponding to the pattern (a process table with no effect) is selected (step S8011). Then, control goes to a step S8012.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in steps S8010 and S8011 (step S8012).

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation aspect constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 36 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

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

  Further, a notice effect (so-called notice effect for the change) other than the look-ahead notice effect (in this example, a hold notice effect) may be executed during the change display of the effect symbol. When it is determined to execute the effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the determined notice effect in steps S8010 and S8011.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control is based on the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, and sound number data 1). The control of the various lamps and the speaker 27 as a production component is executed (step S8013). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8014).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 uses the start winning command (design designation command, variable category command, and reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition) stored in the storage area of the start winning command storage area. Delete one command at the time of the start winning prize stored in the first storage area among the designated commands or the second reserved memory number addition designation command)), and shift the contents of the command winning storage area at the time of the start winning prize ( Step S8015).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8016).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 first decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step S8101) and decrements the value of the variation time timer by 1 (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8105).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the action effect is being executed and the action effect end timing is reached (step S8106). Note that whether or not it is the end timing of the effect can be determined by checking the value of the variable time timer set in step S8014. If it is the end timing of the action effect, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the notice target hold display is blue hold or based on the change pattern stored in the hold notice effect setting information storage area (see step S6008). It is confirmed whether or not it is the timing to change to red hold (step S8107). If it is the timing to change to blue hold or red hold, the production control CPU 101 controls the first hold storage display unit 9a to change the display mode of the hold display to be notified to blue hold or red hold. This is performed (step S8108).

  If it is not time to change to the blue hold or red hold, the effect control CPU 101 displays the notice target hold display based on the change pattern stored in the hold notice effect setting information storage area (see step S6008). It is confirmed whether or not is the timing for changing to normal hold (step S8109). If it is time to change to normal hold, the production control CPU 101 performs control to change the display mode of the hold display to be notified to normal hold in the first hold storage display unit 9a (step S8110).

  Next, even if the effect control CPU 101 does not reach the end timing of the action effect, the effect control CPU 101 stores it in the other hold memory based on the change pattern stored in the hold notice effect setting information storage area (see step S6008). It is confirmed whether or not there is a change timing to blue hold or red hold (step S8111). Then, if there is a timing for changing to blue hold or red hold (Y in step S8111), the effect control CPU 101 uses the first hold storage display unit 9a to display the hold display target for the advance notice. Is changed to blue hold or red hold (step S8112). That is, in this embodiment, it may be determined that the action effect is not executed even if the display is a change display that changes from special hold to blue hold or red hold (see steps S8008 and S8009). ), Even when the effect is not executed, control is performed to change the hold display, which is the change timing from special hold to blue hold or red hold, to blue hold or red hold.

  Next, even if the effect control CPU 101 does not reach the end timing of the action effect, the effect control CPU 101 stores it in the other hold memory based on the change pattern stored in the hold notice effect setting information storage area (see step S6008). It is confirmed whether or not there is a change timing to the normal hold (step S8113). Then, if there is a timing for changing to normal hold (Y in step S8113), the effect control CPU 101 sets the display mode of the hold display to be notified in the first hold storage display unit 9a as normal hold. Control to change to is performed (step S8114). That is, in this embodiment, since it may be determined that the action effect is not executed even in the case of the variable display that is the change timing from the special hold to the normal hold (see steps S8008 and S8009), the action is performed. Even when the production is not executed, control is performed to change the hold display at the change timing from the special hold to the normal hold to the normal hold.

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S8115), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S8116).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Accordingly, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, and therefore the processing of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. Instead, the process proceeds to step S8305.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (offset symbol, jackpot symbol) (step S8302).

  Next, when neither the big winning symbol nor the small winning symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the presentation control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8311. To do.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (step S8304).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not any of the jackpot start designation commands has been received (step S8305). Whether or not any jackpot start designation command has been received is specifically determined by a flag indicating that the jackpot start designation command set in the command analysis process has been received (a jackpot start designation command reception flag), This determination can be made by checking whether or not a flag indicating that a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag) is set. If any of the jackpot start designation commands has been received, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306) and selects a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect (step S8307). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

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

  When it is determined that neither big win nor small win is made (N in step S8303), the production control CPU 101 sets the value of the production control process flag in accordance with the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800). The value is updated (step S8311).

  Next, a specific example of the production mode of the hold notice effect will be described. FIG. 39 to FIG. 42 are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of the production mode of the hold notice effect. Among these, FIG. 39 shows an effect mode of the hold notice effect when the hold display of the notice target temporarily changes to special hold and finally changes to red hold. FIG. 40 shows an effect mode of the hold notice effect when the hold display of the notice target temporarily changes to the special hold and finally returns to the normal hold. Moreover, FIG. 41 has shown the production | generation aspect of the hold notice effect in case the hold display of notice object is displayed by specific hold A. FIG. Further, FIG. 42 shows an effect mode of a hold notice effect when the notice target hold display is displayed as the specific hold B. In addition, in FIG. 39-FIG. 42, the aspect of an effect screen changes in order of (1) (2) (3).

  First, using FIG. 39, a description will be given of an effect mode of the hold notice effect when the notice target hold display finally changes to red hold. As shown in FIG. 39 (1), it is assumed that a new start prize is generated at the first start prize opening 13 when the effect display device 9 is performing the variable display of the left middle right effect symbol. In this example, it is assumed that a new start prize is generated with the first reserved memory number being 3 and the first reserved memory number is increased to 4, and the normal hold is increased by 1 in the first reserved memory display portion 9a. Suppose that In this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined to be red hold, and the change pattern 410 is determined as the change pattern. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 39 (2), the variable display of the effect symbol is ended in the effect display device 9.

  Next, one hold memory is consumed, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 39 (3), when the variable display is started, based on the change pattern 410, the hold display to be notified is changed from the normal hold to the special display in the triangle display (see step S8005). Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 39 (4), the variable display of the effect symbol is ended in the effect display device 9.

  Next, one hold storage is consumed, the hold display is shifted one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 39 (5). In the example shown in FIG. 39 (5), when the variable display is started, it is determined that the action effect can be executed based on the change pattern 410, and the action effect is determined to be executed. It is assumed that the type is determined as action effect B (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 39 (5), the effect effect B is executed in the variation display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, and S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 39 (5), the case where the character B appears as the action effect B and the effect that the character B throws the ball toward the special hold is executed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 39 (5), the case where the display of variation of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the execution of the effect effect is shown. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 39 (6), even if it is the end timing of the action effect B, the notice target hold display remains the special hold based on the change pattern 410. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 39 (7), the variable display of the effect symbol is ended in the effect display device 9.

  Next, one hold storage is consumed, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 39 (8). In the example shown in FIG. 39 (8), when the variable display is started, it is determined that the action effect can be executed based on the change pattern 410, and the action effect is determined to be executed. It is assumed that the type is determined as action effect C (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 39 (8), the action effect C is executed in the change display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 39 (8), the case where the character C appears as the action effect C, and the effect that the character C throws the ball toward the special hold is executed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 39 (8), the case where the display of variation of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the execution of the effect effect is shown. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 39 (9), when it is the end timing of the effect C, the hold display of the notice target changes from special hold to red hold based on the change pattern 410 (steps S8107, S8108). reference).

  In the example shown in FIG. 39, a case where a special hold with a triangle display is displayed as the special hold is shown. However, when the change pattern for displaying the special hold with a rectangular display is determined, FIG. In 3) to (8), the special hold in rectangular display is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 39, the case where red hold is displayed as the final display mode is shown, but when the change pattern that displays blue hold is determined as the final display mode, FIG. 9) Change from special hold to blue hold.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 40, a description will be given of an effect mode of a hold notice effect when the notice target hold display finally returns to the normal hold. As shown in FIG. 40 (1), it is assumed that a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 has newly occurred when the effect display device 9 is performing the variable display of the left middle right effect symbol. In this example, it is assumed that a new start prize is generated with the first reserved memory number being 3 and the first reserved memory number is increased to 4, and the normal hold is increased by 1 in the first reserved memory display portion 9a. Suppose that In this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined as normal hold (with special hold), and the change pattern 402 is determined as the change pattern. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 40 (2), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

  Next, one hold storage is consumed, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 40 (3), when the variable display is started, the hold display to be notified is changed from the normal hold to the special display in the triangle display based on the change pattern 402 (see step S8005). Then, based on the fact that the variable display time has ended, as shown in FIG.

  Next, one hold storage is consumed, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 40 (5), when the variable display is started, it is determined that the action effect can be executed based on the change pattern 402, and the action effect is determined to be executed. It is assumed that the type is determined as action effect B (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 40 (5), the effect effect B is executed in the variation display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, and S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 40 (5), the case where the character B appears as the action effect B and the effect that the character B throws the ball toward the special hold is executed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 40 (5), a case where the effect symbol variation display is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the execution of the effect effect is shown. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 40 (6), even if the end timing of the effect B is reached, the notice target hold display remains the special hold based on the change pattern 402. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 40 (7), the variable display of the effect symbol is ended in the effect display device 9.

  Next, one hold storage is consumed, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 40 (8), when the variable display is started, it is determined that the action effect can be executed based on the change pattern 402, and the action effect is determined to be executed. It is assumed that the type is determined as action effect A (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 40 (8), the action effect A is executed in the variation display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 40 (8), a case is shown in which a character A appears as the action effect A, and an effect in which the character A throws the ball toward the special hold is executed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 40 (8), a case is shown in which the effect symbol variation display is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 while the effect effect is being executed. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 40 (9), when it is time to finish the effect A, the hold display of the notice target changes from special hold to normal hold based on the change pattern 402 (steps S8109, S8110). reference).

  In the example shown in FIG. 40, a case where a special display with a triangle display is displayed as the special hold is shown. However, when the change pattern for displaying the special hold with a rectangular display is determined, FIG. In 3) to (8), the special hold in rectangular display is displayed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 41, a description will be given of an effect aspect of the hold notice effect when the notice target hold display is displayed as the specific hold A. As shown in FIG. 41 (1), it is assumed that a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 has newly occurred when the effect display device 9 is executing the variable display of the left middle right effect symbol. In this example, it is assumed that a new start prize is generated with the first reserved memory number being 3 and the first reserved memory number is increased to 4, and the normal hold is increased by 1 in the first reserved memory display portion 9a. Suppose that In this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined as specific hold A, and the change pattern 454 is determined as the change pattern. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 41 (2), the variable display of the effect symbol is ended in the effect display device 9.

  Next, one hold storage is consumed, the hold display is shifted one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 41 (3), when the variable display is started, the hold display of the notice target is changed from the normal hold to the specific hold A based on the change pattern 454 (see step S8005). Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 41 (4), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

  Next, one hold storage is consumed, the hold display is shifted one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 41 (5). In the example shown in FIG. 41 (5), it is assumed that it is determined that it is time to execute the action effect based on the change pattern 454 when the variable display is started, and the action effect A is determined to be executed ( (See Step S8006B). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 41 (5), the effect effect A is executed in the variation display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, and S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 41 (5), the case where the character A appears as the action effect A and the effect that the character A throws the ball toward the specific holding A is executed is shown. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 41 (5), a case is shown in which the effect symbol variation display is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 while the effect effect is being executed. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 41 (6), even when the action effect A ends, the notice target hold display remains the specific hold A based on the change pattern 454. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG.

  Next, one hold storage is consumed, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 41 (8). In the example shown in FIG. 41 (8), it is assumed that it is determined that it is time to execute the action effect based on the change pattern 454 when the variable display is started, and it is determined to execute the action effect A ( (See Step S8006B). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 41 (8), the effect effect A is executed in the variation display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 41 (8), the case where the character A appears as the action effect A and the effect that the character A throws the ball toward the specific hold A is executed is shown. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 41 (8), a case is shown in which the effect symbol variation display is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the execution of the effect effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 41 (9), when it is the end timing of the effect effect A, the notice target hold display remains the specific hold A based on the change pattern 454, and the specific hold A does not change. It becomes the final display mode as it is.

  In the example shown in FIG. 41, the specific hold A remains unchanged, but when the final display mode changes to blue hold, the specific hold A changes to blue hold in FIG. 41 (9). To do.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 42, a description will be given of an effect aspect of a hold notice effect when the notice target hold display is displayed as the specific hold B. As shown in FIG. 42 (1), it is assumed that a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 has newly occurred when the effect display device 9 is executing the variable display of the left middle right effect symbol. In this example, it is assumed that a new start prize is generated with the first reserved memory number being 3 and the first reserved memory number is increased to 4, and the normal hold is increased by 1 in the first reserved memory display portion 9a. Suppose that In this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined to be the specific hold B, and the change pattern 455 is determined as the change pattern. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 42 (2), the variable display of the effect symbol is ended in the effect display device 9.

  Next, one hold storage is consumed, the hold display is shifted one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 42 (3), when the variable display is started, the hold display of the notice target is changed from the normal hold to the specific hold B based on the change pattern 455 (see step S8005). Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 42 (4), the variable display of the effect symbol is ended in the effect display device 9.

  Next, one hold storage is consumed, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 42 (5), it is assumed that the action effect B can be executed based on the change pattern 455 when the variable display is started, and the action effect B is decided to be executed ( (See Step S8006D). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 42 (5), the effect effect B is executed in the variation display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 42 (5), the case where the character B appears as the action effect B and the effect that the character B throws the ball toward the specific holding B is executed is shown. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 42 (5), a case where the effect symbol variation display is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the execution of the effect effect is shown. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 42 (6), even if it is the end timing of the action effect B, the notice target hold display remains the specific hold B based on the change pattern 455. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 42 (7), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

  Next, one hold storage is consumed, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 42 (8), it is assumed that it is determined that it is time to execute the action effect based on the change pattern 455 when the variable display is started, and it is determined to execute the action effect B ( (See Step S8006D). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 42 (8), the effect effect B is executed in the variation display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 42 (8), a case is shown in which a character B appears as the action effect B, and an effect in which the character B throws the ball toward the specific hold B is executed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 42 (8), a case is shown in which the effect symbol variation display is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 while the effect effect is being executed. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 42 (9), when it is the end timing of the action effect B, the hold display to be notified changes from the specific hold B to the normal hold based on the change pattern 455 (step S8109, (See S8110).

  In the example shown in FIG. 42, the case where the specific hold B changes to the normal hold is shown. However, when the final display mode changes to blue hold or red hold, the specific hold B shown in FIG. Changes from blue to red or red.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 42, when the first reserved memory number becomes 4 at the time of starting winning, the specific action B remains unchanged in the first action effect, and the second action. Although the case where the effect changes from the specific hold B to the normal hold is shown, it may be configured so that the specific hold B may change to the normal hold in the first action effect.

  In addition, in the hold notice effect shown in FIGS. 39 to 42, the way of displaying the effect effect may be changed depending on which display mode the hold display changes (or does not change). For example, if the hold display remains special hold or specific hold and does not change, text display such as “failure” is displayed. Character display may be performed, or character display such as “success” may be performed when the hold display changes from special hold or specific hold to blue hold or red hold.

  In addition, for example, when the display mode of the hold display may be changed from the blue hold to the red hold, the character display such as “success” is displayed when the hold display is changed from the blue hold to the red hold. If the hold display changes from special hold or specific hold to red hold at once, a character display such as “Great success” may be performed.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the specific display corresponding to the variable display (in this example, the hold display) can be displayed, and after the specific display is displayed, the display mode of the specific display is displayed. A change suggestion effect that suggests a change (in this example, an effect effect) can be executed. The display mode of the specific display includes at least a normal mode (normal hold in this example), a first special mode (specific hold A in this example), and a second special mode (specific hold B in this example). Is included. Further, when the specific display is displayed in the first special mode and when the specific display is displayed in the second special mode, the change suggesting effect is generated at a higher rate than when the specific display is displayed in the normal mode. Execute (In this example, the action effect may be executed when the specific hold A or the specific hold B is displayed, and the action effect is not executed when the normal hold is displayed. ). In addition, the change suggestion effect includes a success pattern that changes to a higher expectation mode than the specific display mode before the change, and a failure pattern that does not change to a higher expected mode than the specific display mode before the change. Included (see FIG. 26). Then, when the change suggestion effect failure pattern is executed when the specific display is displayed in the first special mode, the display of the specific display in the first special mode is continued (in this example, as shown in FIG. 41). In addition, when the hold notice effect of the failure pattern is executed when the specific hold A is displayed, the specific hold A remains unchanged), and when the specific display is displayed according to the second special mode, the change is suggested. When the production failure pattern is executed, the display mode of the specific display changes to the normal mode (in this example, as shown in FIG. 42, when the specific hold B is displayed, the failure pattern hold notification effect is displayed. When executed, the specific hold B is changed to the normal hold). For this reason, whether or not the display mode of the specific display after the change suggestion effect of the failure pattern is changed to the normal mode depends on the display mode of the specific display before the change suggestion effect is executed. It is possible to focus attention on the display mode of the specific display before the performance is executed and whether the display mode of the specific display is changed by executing the change suggesting performance, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, when the hold notice effect of the failure pattern is executed, if the specific hold A is displayed, the specific hold A remains unchanged at a rate of 100%, and the specific hold B is not changed. In the case of being displayed, the case of changing to normal hold at a rate of 100% is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, even when specific hold A is displayed, it may be configured to change to normal hold at a low rate, or even when specific hold B is displayed It may be configured such that B may not change.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the change is caused when the specific display is displayed in the second special mode, compared to the case where the change suggesting effect is executed when the specific display is displayed in the first special mode. When the suggestion effect is executed, the success pattern is executed at a lower rate (in this example, as shown in FIG. 26, when the specific hold A is displayed among the specific holds, the specific hold B is displayed. ) Is a lower percentage of failure patterns, and a higher percentage of blue and red holds eventually.) Moreover, the success pattern of the change suggestion effect when the specific display is displayed in the second special mode, compared to the case where the success pattern of the change suggestion effect is executed when the specific display is displayed in the first special mode. When this is executed, the ratio of control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (in this example, a big hit gaming state) is higher (in this example, as shown in FIG. 27D and FIG. 29I) Thus, when the specific hold A is displayed, the ratio of finally changing to the blue hold is higher compared to the case where the specific hold B is displayed. FIG. 27 (E) and FIG. 29 (J) And as shown in FIG. 30 (K), only when the specific hold B is displayed, it may eventually change to red hold, and when the hold display changes from the specific hold B, the hold display Compared to the case where changes from specific hold A, Ri expectations for big hit ratio (reliability) is changed to a high red hold is high). Therefore, when the specific display is displayed in the second special mode, the change suggesting effect is executed, so that attention can be paid more and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of change suggestion effects (action effects A to C in this example) having different aspects. Further, there are a plurality of cases where a change suggestion effect is executed for the specific display displayed in the first special mode and a case where the change suggestion effect is executed for the specific display displayed in the second special mode. Of the types of change suggestion effects, the ratio of which change suggestion effect is executed is different (in this example, when the specific hold A is displayed, the action effect A is executed and the specific hold B is displayed. If it is, action effect B is executed). Therefore, by associating the type of change suggestion effect with the type of special mode, it is possible to clarify which type of change suggestion effect is likely to be executed.

  Note that the configuration shown in this embodiment may be applied to a case in which an active display can be displayed. For example, when a notice effect of an active display of a failure pattern is being executed, the configuration is the same as the specific hold A When the active display of the mode is displayed, the display mode of the active display is not changed, and when the active display of the same mode as the specific hold B is displayed, it is changed to the normal mode active display. You may comprise.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, it is possible to display a specific display corresponding to variable display (in this example, hold display), and after displaying the specific display in the first mode (in this example, special hold), A change effect that changes the display mode of the specific display (in this example, a hold notice effect with an effect effect) can be executed. Further, as a change effect, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode (in this example, blue hold or red hold) having a high degree of advantage. In addition, as a change effect, when the specific display is not changed to the second aspect after the specific display is displayed in the first aspect, the display form of the specific display is changed to the third aspect (normal in this example) It is possible to perform an effect of changing to “hold”. And the specific display displayed by the 3rd mode has a lower rate of change to the 2nd mode than the specific display displayed by the 1st mode (in this example, as shown in FIG. 27, FIG. 29 and FIG. 30). The change pattern that changes from special hold to normal hold and then to red hold is only the change patterns 411 and 414 that can be selected only when the first hold memory number is 4 and the super reach big hit at the time of starting winning, Allocation of judgment values is extremely small, and change patterns 31, 32, and 401 to 404 that do not change while being normally held are more frequently assigned to judgment values, and after changing from special hold to normal hold, change to red hold. It may not be the case.) For this reason, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the rendering effect when the change rendering is executed.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the specific display displayed by the third mode has a lower advantage than the specific display displayed by the first mode (in this example, as shown in FIG. When changing from normal hold to normal hold (in case of normal hold (with special hold)), compared to blue hold or red hold, the ratio of super reach big hit and super reach is low and non-reach is off Is high). For this reason, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the rendering effect when the change rendering is executed.

  Specifically, even if the action effect of the failure mode is executed in the hold notice effect, if the first mode (special hold in this example) is continuously displayed, the first mode (in this example, In this embodiment, the first mode (special hold in this example) is changed to the third mode (normal hold in this example). The expectation with respect to an aspect can be raised and the fall of the production effect in the case of performing a change production can be prevented.

  Further, in this embodiment, the hold display changed from the special hold to the normal hold is shown as the “specific display displayed by the third mode”, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the “specific display displayed according to the third mode” is configured so as to include those displayed in the normal hold from the beginning without going through the special hold. It may be configured such that the ratio of changing to blue hold or red hold is low, or the advantage is low.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even when the same normal hold is used, when the special hold is changed to the normal hold, the expectation is lower than the case where the normal hold is displayed from the beginning, and the advantage is lower. It is low.

  In this embodiment, the case where the big hit expectation degree and the reach (super reach) expectation degree are different as the “advantage” is shown. Also good.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the display mode of the specific display includes at least the first mode (in this example, special hold, or normal hold may be used) and the second mode (in this example) having a high degree of advantage. , Blue hold, red hold). As the change effect, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode, it is possible to execute the effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode, and the change effect is performed according to the execution mode of the executed change effect. (In this example, even if the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect, the action effect is executed again and the special hold is executed. Can be changed from blue hold to red hold or red hold, but when the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect and changes from special hold to blue hold or red hold, the action effect is not executed thereafter. Therefore, attention can be paid to the change effect executed first, and the interest in the case where the change effect is executed can be improved.

  In this embodiment, when the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect and changes from the special hold to the blue hold or the red hold, the action effect is not executed thereafter. However, the action effect may be configured to be executable at a low rate. As described above, “the change effect is executed at a different rate after the change effect according to the execution mode of the change effect that has been executed” has a subsequent action when the special hold changes to the blue hold or the red hold. Those with a low performance execution ratio are also included.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, as the change effect, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode, it is possible to execute the effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode. Depending on the execution mode, it is possible to execute a change effect by a different effect mode after the change effect (in this example, even if the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect, the special hold does not change) After that, the action effect is executed again, and it is possible to change from special hold to blue hold or red hold. If the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect and does not change in the special hold, the action effect is executed again and the blue color is kept from the special hold. There is the case that change to red hold and if changes, many variations of the representation embodiment.). Therefore, attention can be paid to the change effect executed first, and the interest in the case where the change effect is executed can be improved.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, as the change effect, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode, it is possible to execute the effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode. Depending on the execution mode, the ratio of which specific display is to be executed after the change effect is different (in this example, when a plurality of special holds are displayed, the effect on the hold notice effect is displayed. When an effect is executed and the first special hold changes to blue hold or red hold, then the action display is executed only for the second and subsequent special hold, and the hold display changes. However, if the first special hold has not changed, the action effect is also executed for the first special hold and the hold display can be changed). Therefore, attention can be paid to the change effect executed first, and the interest in the case where the change effect is executed can be improved.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, as the change effect, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode, it is possible to execute the effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode, and a plurality of types of changes The effect can be executed (in this example, the action effects A to C can be executed in the holding notice effect), and any type of change effect is provided after the change effect depending on the execution mode of the executed change effect. (In this example, when action effect B is executed, there is a high percentage that does not change with special hold, and when action effect is executed after it does not change with special hold. , The ratio of the action effect A and the action effect C is increased because there are many cases of changing to normal hold, blue hold, and red hold). Therefore, attention can be paid to the change effect executed first, and the interest in the case where the change effect is executed can be improved.

  In addition, when it is configured so that the effect effect can be executed even after the change from the special hold to the normal hold, according to the execution mode of the executed change effect, any kind of change effect is executed after the change effect. “The ratio of whether or not to be different” may include, for example, an action effect that is not changed in the display mode of the hold display in an action effect to be executed later (an effect effect of a frustration).

  In addition, according to this embodiment, as a change effect, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode (special hold in this example), the display mode of the specific display is changed to the second mode (this example). Then, it is possible to execute an effect to change to blue hold or red hold), and as a change effect, after displaying the specific display according to the first mode, when the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode, An effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode (normal hold in this example) can be executed. Then, the display mode of the specific display is changed to the third mode at a different ratio according to the execution mode of the change effect (in this example, as shown in FIG. 34A, the action effect A is executed in the hold notice effect. The rate of change from special hold to normal hold is high). For this reason, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the rendering effect when the change rendering is executed.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of first modes (in this example, special holding in triangular display and special holding in rectangular display), and as a change effect, the first mode (in this example, special holding) After the specific display is displayed, an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode (in this example, blue hold or red hold) having a high degree of advantage can be executed, After displaying the specific display according to the mode, if the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode (normal hold in this example). It is. Then, the display mode of the specific display is changed to the third mode at a different ratio depending on which type of the first mode is displayed (in this example, as shown in FIG. 26C). If the special hold in the triangle display is displayed, the rate of change from the special hold to the normal hold is higher than in the case of the special display in the rectangular display). For this reason, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the rendering effect when the change rendering is executed.

  In this embodiment, the case where there are two types of special reservations (triangular display and rectangular display) having different shapes as the first type of the plurality of types is shown. There may be a plurality of types of on-hold display (for example, blue or green on-hold display). Further, for example, the configuration may be such that there are not only two types of first modes (normal hold and special hold) but also three or more types of first modes (normal hold and special hold).

  In addition, according to this embodiment, as a change effect, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode (special hold in this example), the display mode of the specific display is changed to the second mode (this example). Then, it is possible to execute an effect to change to blue hold or red hold), and as a change effect, after displaying the specific display according to the first mode, when the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode, An effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode (normal hold in this example) can be executed. And the ratio which changes the display mode of a specific display to a 3rd mode in a predetermined period is low (in this example, in the period when the hold display of a notice subject is displayed in the 4th and 3rd position, (The hold display for the advance notice is less likely to change from special hold to normal hold. The hold display for the advance notice may not change from special hold to normal hold at all.) For this reason, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the rendering effect when the change rendering is executed.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, the specific display is displayed in a special mode (in this example, special hold) different from the normal mode as the first mode. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the rendering effect when the change rendering is executed.

  In this embodiment, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is the highest when the red is on hold, and the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is the next highest when the blue is on hold. The special hold may have the same expectation level (reliability) for the big hit, and the special hold may have a higher expectation level (reliability) for the big hit than the normal hold.

  In this embodiment, the special hold is displayed as the first mode, the normal hold is displayed as the third mode, and the case is changed from the special hold to the normal hold. However, such a mode is limited. Absent. For example, normal hold is displayed in the position of the first mode, and as the third mode, the held mode indicating that the display mode of the hold mode has been changed (for example, a round display including a character display of “Done”) May be displayed. Hereinafter, a modified example 1 configured to be able to display the completed hold will be described.

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the production aspect of the hold notice effect in the first modification. In Modification 1, the processing executed by the production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101) is the same as that shown in FIGS. 24 to 30, FIG. 32, FIG. 34 to FIG. In the process and each decision table, the special hold is replaced with the normal hold, and the normal hold after the change from the special hold is replaced with the completed hold.

  43, the change pattern 411, 414 shown in FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 is replaced with a change pattern that changes from a special hold to a red hold and then changes to a red hold. The rate of change from hold to red hold is lower than the rate of change from normal hold to red hold, and the finished hold is less advantageous than the normal hold.

  In the first modification, as shown in FIG. 43 (1), a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 is newly generated when the effect display device 9 is performing the variable display of the middle left and right effect symbols. Shall be. In the example shown in FIG. 43, it is assumed that a new winning is generated in the state where the first reserved memory number is 3, and the first reserved memory number is increased to 4, and the normal hold is displayed in the first reserved memory display unit 9a. It is assumed that it has been increased by one. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined to be already held, and the change pattern 402 (however, the change pattern replaced with already held) is determined as the change pattern. Then, based on the fact that the variable display time has ended, as shown in FIG. 43 (2), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

  Next, one hold storage is consumed, the hold display is shifted one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. However, in the example shown in FIG. 43 (3), when the variable display is started, based on the change pattern 402, the notice target hold display remains normal hold and does not change. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 43 (4), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

  Next, one hold storage is consumed, the hold display is shifted one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 43 (5), when the variable display is started, it is determined that the action effect can be executed based on the change pattern 402, and the action effect is determined to be executed. It is assumed that the type is determined as action effect B (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 43 (5), the effect effect B is executed in the variation display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, and S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 43 (5), when the character B appears as the action effect B, and the effect is performed such that the character B throws the ball toward the hold display (normal hold) to be notified. Is shown. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 43 (5), a case is shown in which the effect symbol variation display is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the execution of the effect effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 43 (6), even if it is the end timing of the action effect B, the hold display of the notice target remains normal hold based on the change pattern 402. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 43 (7), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

  Next, one hold storage is consumed, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 43 (8), when the variable display is started, it is determined that the action effect can be executed based on the change pattern 402, and the action effect is determined to be executed. It is assumed that the type is determined as action effect A (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 43 (8), the effect effect A is executed in the variation display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, and S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 43 (8), when the character A appears as the action effect A, and the effect that the character A throws the ball toward the hold display (normal hold) to be notified is executed. Is shown. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 43 (8), a case is shown in which the effect symbol variation display is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 while the effect effect is being executed. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 43 (9), when it is time to finish the effect A, the hold display of the notice target changes from normal hold to finished hold based on the change pattern 402 (steps S8109, S8110). reference).

According to the modification 1 shown in FIG. 43, a specific display is displayed by a normal mode (normal hold) as a 1st mode. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the rendering effect when the change rendering is executed.

  In this embodiment, the expression normal mode (normal hold) is used, but the normal mode (normal hold) is, for example, a display mode of a hold display that is displayed when a hold notice effect is executed. Among them, the display mode is the most frequently displayed, and the display mode suggests that the possibility of jackpot or reach is not suggested or the possibility is relatively low.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the hold notice effect is executed so that only the hold display can be changed is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, in a gaming machine that is configured to be able to display an active display corresponding to a currently running variable display by a display mode that inherits the display mode of the hold display, the hold display is digested and the variable display of the notice target is being executed Even in such a case, an active notice effect that can change the display mode of the active display may be executed. That is, not only when the hold display is configured to be changeable as the specific display, the active display may be configured to be changeable as the specific display. In the following, a description will be given of Modification 2 in which an active notice effect that can change the display mode of the active display can be executed.

  FIG. 44 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in Modification 2 as seen from the front. As shown in FIG. 44, in Modification 2, on the display screen of the effect display device 9, an active display unit 9F that displays an active display between the first reserved storage display unit 9a and the second reserved storage display unit 9b. Is provided. Further, a movable member 78 imitating a dragon shape is provided on the left side of the display screen of the effect display device 9 and can operate so as to overlap a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is. In the example shown in FIG. 44, general winning ports 29, 30, 33, and 39 are provided, and winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a for detecting game balls that have won the general winning ports are also provided. Is provided.

  FIG. 45 and FIG. 46 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the effect mode of the active notice effect in the second modification. Among these, FIG. 45 has shown the example of the production | presentation aspect of the active notice effect performed when specific reservation A is displayed. FIG. 46 shows an example of the effect mode of the active notice effect that is executed when the specific hold B is displayed.

  First, with reference to FIG. 45, an effect aspect of an active notice effect that is executed when the specific hold A is displayed will be described. As shown in FIG. 45 (1), it is assumed that two hold displays are displayed on the first hold storage display portion 9a during the variation display of the effect symbol, and the active display portion 9F displays the variation display currently being executed. Assume that the corresponding active display is displayed. In addition, the first hold display displayed on the first hold storage display unit 9a is the hold display for the advance notice, and the first hold display for the advance notice is displayed as the specific hold A. Shall. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 45 (2), the variable display of the effect symbol is ended in the effect display device 9.

  Next, one hold storage is consumed, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 45 (3), the case where the hold storage (specific hold A) of the notice target is digested and the change display of the effect symbol of the notice target is started is shown. Also, as shown in FIG. 45 (3), based on the start of the change display of the effect design to be notified, the digested specific hold A is taken over, and the active display unit 9F is similar to the specific hold A. An active display (hereinafter referred to as active display A) is displayed in a manner.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 45 (4), the change display of the effect symbol to be notified is executed for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds), and when the predetermined period elapses and the execution timing of the action effect is reached, FIG. As shown in 5), the effect A is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 45 (5), the case where the character A appears as the action effect A and the effect that the character A throws the ball toward the active display A is executed is shown. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 45 (5), a case is shown in which the effect symbol variation display is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 while the effect effect is being executed.

  Next, at the end timing of the action effect A, if it is an active advance notice effect of a successful pattern, the active display displayed on the active display unit 9F changes from the specific active display A to blue or blue as shown in FIG. Changes to red display color active display. In addition, if it is the active notice effect of the failure pattern, the specific active display A remains unchanged in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 46, description will be given of an effect aspect of the active notice effect that is executed when the specific hold B is displayed. As shown in FIG. 46 (1), it is assumed that two hold displays are displayed on the first hold storage display unit 9a during the variation display of the effect symbol, and the active display unit 9F displays the currently displayed variation display. Assume that the corresponding active display is displayed. In addition, the first hold display displayed on the first hold storage display unit 9a is the hold display for the advance notice, and the first hold display for the advance notice is displayed as the specific hold B. Shall. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 46 (2), the variable display of the effect symbol is ended in the effect display device 9.

  Next, one hold storage is consumed, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 46 (3), the case where the hold storage (specific hold B) of the notice target is digested and the change display of the effect symbol of the notice target is started is shown. Further, as shown in FIG. 46 (3), based on the start of the variable display of the effect design to be notified, the digested specific hold B is taken over, and the active display unit 9F is similar to the specific hold B. An active display (hereinafter referred to as active display B) is displayed in a manner.

  Next, when the active display B is displayed by taking over the specific hold B, as shown in FIG. 46 (4), the effect effect B is immediately executed immediately after the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to be notified. The In the example shown in FIG. 46 (4), as the effect effect B, a predetermined effect image 200 (for example, an image in such a manner that the periphery of the active display B glitters around the active display B displayed on the active display unit 9F). ) Is displayed when the effect is displayed.

  Next, at the end timing of the action effect B, if it is an active advance notice effect of a successful pattern, the movable member 78 operates as shown in FIG. 46 (5), and the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is the movable member. 78, the first hold storage display unit 9a, the second hold storage display unit 9b, and the active display unit 9F are in a state in which it is difficult to visually recognize. In this case, an interface image for displaying the hold display and the active display (an image of the pedestal portion displaying the hold display and an image of the pedestal portion displaying the active display) is also difficult to visually recognize. In addition, as shown in FIG. 46 (5), a mode in which a predetermined active image 9E (for example, the upper part of the movable member 78 glitters in a region located above the movable member 78 in the display screen of the effect display device 9). Image) is displayed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 46 (5), the first on-hold storage display unit 9a and the second on-hold storage display unit 9b become difficult to visually recognize. A first reserved memory number display unit 9s for displaying the first reserved memory number with a number and a second reserved memory number display unit 9t for displaying the second reserved memory number with a number are displayed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 46, the case where the active display becomes difficult to visually recognize due to the movement of the movable member 78 is shown, but the embodiment is not limited to the mode shown in this example. For example, the active display itself may be deleted, or another image may be displayed on a higher display layer that has a higher display priority than the display layer in which the active display is displayed as the display layer. The active display may be difficult to visually recognize because only the image on the layer side is visible, making it difficult to visually recognize the active display.

  The active image 9E is displayed when the active display displayed on the active display unit 9F becomes difficult to visually recognize by the movable member 78, and is displayed corresponding to the variable display during the current execution. In this sense, it can be said to be a kind of active display. Also, in the second modification, the active image 9E has two display colors, blue and red, and the expectation level for the big hit (depending on whether the active image 9E is displayed in blue or the active image 9E is displayed in red) ( (Reliability) is different.

  Moreover, in this example, while the 1st reservation memory display part 9a, the 2nd reservation memory display part 9b, and the active display part 9F are in the state where it is difficult to visually recognize by the movable member 78, these 1st reservation memory display parts 9a, It is assumed that the display screen of the effect display device 9 erases the second hold storage display unit 9b and the active display unit 9F. Even if the first reserved storage display unit 9a, the second reserved storage display unit 9b, and the active display unit 9F are in a state where it is difficult to visually recognize the movable member 78, the first reserved storage display unit 9a, The 2 on-hold storage display unit 9b and the active display unit 9F itself may be configured to display continuously.

  Moreover, in this example, while the 1st reservation memory display part 9a and the 2nd reservation memory display part 9b are in the state in which visual recognition is difficult, the 1st reservation memory number display part 9s on the display screen of the production display device 9 Although the case where the 2nd reserved memory number display part 9t is displayed is shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, a display capable of displaying the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is provided in addition to the effect display device 9, and the first reserved memory display unit 9a and the second reserved memory display unit 9b are in a state in which it is difficult to visually recognize. The first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number may be displayed on these indicators while the information is being displayed. In addition, for example, for the first reserved memory number display unit 9s and / or the second reserved memory number display unit 9t, the first reserved memory display unit 9a and the second reserved memory display unit 9b are displayed during the performance. You may comprise so that it may always display not only when it is in the state where visual recognition is difficult.

  In this example, the movable member 78 is operated, so that not only the active display unit 9F but also the first reserved storage display unit 9a and the second reserved storage display unit 9b are difficult to visually recognize. It is not limited to this aspect. For example, the first holding storage display unit 9a and the second holding storage display unit 9b may be configured to be visible only by making the active display unit 9F difficult to view by the movement of the movable member 78.

  In addition, in the case of the active notice effect of the failure pattern, the operation of the movable member 78 and the display of the active image 9E are not performed in FIG. 46 (5), and the active display A displayed on the active display unit 9F is the normal mode active display. The display changes (active display in the same manner as normal hold).

  Moreover, in the modification 2, the movable member 78 may operate even when the pseudo-ream is executed during the variation display of the effect symbol. FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an effect mode when the pseudo-ream in the second modification is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 47, it is assumed that the active notice effect is executed when the specific hold B is displayed, and the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is the movable member 78 as shown in FIG. Thus, the first hold storage display unit 9a, the second hold storage display unit 9b, and the active display unit 9F are in a state of being difficult to see, and the active image 9E is displayed above the movable member 78. It shall be.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (2), based on the fact that the predetermined temporary stop display timing is reached, the left middle right effect symbol is a pseudo-continuous chance symbol symbol (in this example, a combination of symbols of “223”). ) Is temporarily stopped. In this case, as shown in FIG. 47 (2), the movable member 78 moves slightly upward, and the active image 9E becomes difficult to be visually recognized by the movable member 78.

  Next, at the re-variation timing, as shown in FIG. 47 (3), the variation display of the left middle right effect symbol is resumed and re-variation is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 47 (3), the movable member 78 moves slightly downward to return to the original position, and the active image 9E returns to a state where it can be easily viewed.

  Note that, in this example, the case where the active image 9E becomes difficult to visually recognize due to the operation of the movable member 78 at the pseudo-continuous temporary stop display timing is shown, but the movable member 78 is displayed at the pseudo-continuous temporary stop display timing. The visibility of the active image 9E may be ensured by moving the display position of the active image 9E upward along with the above operation.

  In the second modification, the movable member 78 may operate during the fluctuation display with the pseudo-ream according to the mode shown in FIG. 47, and when there are a plurality of times of temporary stop and re-variation during the pseudo-ream, FIG. The operation of the movable member 78 shown in 2) and (3) is also executed a plurality of times according to the number of temporary stops and re-variations.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the second modification. In Modification 2, in the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes an active notice effect setting process for setting the presence / absence of an active notice effect and a notice pattern (step S800B). Note that the processes in steps S300 to S807 are the same as those shown in FIG.

  In the example shown in FIG. 48, the case where only the active notice effect setting process (step S800B) is executed in the effect control process is shown, but in addition to the active notice effect setting process (step S800B), FIG. You may comprise so that the pending | holding notice effect setting process shown (step S800A) may also be performed.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing active notice effect setting processing (step S800B) in the second modification. In the active notice effect setting processing, the effect control CPU 101 first sets one set of start winning commands (that is, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition designation command). Alternatively, it is confirmed whether or not a second set of second reserved memory number addition designation command) has been received (step S6501). Specifically, a set of symbol designation command, variable category command, and reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition designation command or second reserved memory number addition designation command) are stored in the command storage area at the time of winning a prize. This can be confirmed by determining whether or not it is newly stored. If a command for starting winning a set is not newly received, the process is terminated as it is.

  If a command for starting winning a set is newly received, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability variation state flag or the short time state flag is set (step S6502). If the certain change state flag or the short time state flag is set (that is, if the certain change state or short time state flag is set), the processing is ended as it is.

  If neither the probability change state flag nor the time-short state flag is set (that is, in the normal state), the effect control CPU 101 newly receives the reserved memory number addition designation command (newly received in the start winning command storage area). It is confirmed whether or not the reserved memory number addition designation command stored in the first is the first reserved memory number addition designation command (step S6503). If it is not the case where the first reserved memory number addition designation command is newly received (that is, if the second reserved memory number addition designation command is newly received), the processing is ended as it is.

  By executing the processing of steps S6502 and S6503, in the second modification, only when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 newly occurs when the gaming state is controlled to the normal state, the step is performed. The process after S6504 is performed and it is comprised so that an active notice effect can be performed.

  It should be noted that the active advance notice effect can be executed even when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs when the probability changing state or the short time state is controlled, not limited to the mode shown in the modified example 2. It may be configured.

  Also, for example, when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed in the order of winning in the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, the gaming state is the normal state. Active notice effect can be executed regardless of whether it is a certain change state or a short-time state, and regardless of which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is the starting winning prize. You may comprise.

  If the first reserved memory count addition designation command is newly received, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence / absence of the active notice effect and the notice pattern based on the received latest variation category command (step S6504). . In step S6004, the effect control CPU 101 selects an active notice effect determination table for determining the presence / absence of an active notice effect and a notice pattern based on the latest variation category command. Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the selected active notice effect determination table, and determines the presence / absence of the active notice effect and the notice pattern.

  FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the active notice effect determination table in the second modification. As shown in FIG. 50, in Modification 2, determination values are assigned to the notice pattern 0 to the notice pattern 7 in the active notice effect determination table. Among these, the notice pattern 0 is a notice pattern indicating that the active notice effect is not executed, and when the notice pattern 0 is determined, the active notice effect is not executed.

  In the advance notice pattern 1, the notice target hold display is displayed as a normal hold at the time of winning the start, and then the notice target hold display is changed to the specific hold A at the timing of the first hold shift. This is a notice pattern in which the active display A is displayed in the same manner as the specific hold A, and the active display A remains unchanged. Also, the notice pattern 2 displays the notice target hold display at the start winning prize in the normal hold and then changes the notice target hold display to the specific hold B at the timing of the first hold shift, and then changes the notice target. In this display, the active display B is displayed in the same manner as the specific hold B, and finally the notice pattern is changed from the active display B to the active display in the normal mode.

  Also, the notice pattern 3 displays the notice target hold display in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, changes the notice target hold display to the specific hold A at the first hold shift timing, and then changes the notice target. In this display, the active display A is displayed in the same manner as the specific hold A, and finally the notice display pattern is changed from the active display A to the active display of the blue display color. Also, the notice pattern 4 displays the notice target hold display in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, changes the notice target hold display to the specific hold A at the timing of the first hold shift, and then changes the notice target. In the display, the active display A is displayed in the same manner as the specific hold A, and finally the notice pattern is changed from the active display A to the active display of the red display color.

  In addition, the notice pattern 5 changes the notice target display to the specific hold A at the timing of the first hold shift after the notice notice hold display is displayed as a normal hold at the time of starting winning. In the display, the active display A is displayed in the same manner as the specific hold A, the active display A is changed from the active display A to the blue display color, and then the blue active display is changed to the gold active display. is there.

  Also, the notice pattern 6 displays the notice display of the notice object in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then changes the notice object hold display to the specific sign B at the first hold shift timing, and then changes the notice object. In the display, the active display B is displayed in the same manner as the specific hold B, and finally the notice display pattern is changed from the active display B to the active image of the blue display color (see FIG. 46). In addition, the notice pattern 7 changes the notice target display to the specific hold B at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the notice notice hold display in the normal hold at the time of starting winning. In this display, the active display B is displayed in the same manner as the specific hold B, and finally the notice display pattern is changed from the active display B to an active image having a red display color (see FIG. 46).

  In the example shown in FIG. 50, the notice patterns 1 and 2 are active display A and active display A without changing to blue, red, or gold display colors, which suggests that the active display or active image may be a big hit in the effect. Since it does not change or changes to the normal mode, it is classified as a failure pattern active notice effect. In addition, the notice patterns 3 to 7 are classified into the active notice effects of the successful pattern because the display colors of blue, red, and gold suggest the possibility that the active display or the active image will be a big hit in the action effect.

  As shown in FIG. 50, the second modification is configured such that an active notice effect can be executed when the variation category indicated by the variation category command is out of non-reach, out of super reach, or super reach big hit. When the variation category indicated by the variation category command is any other variation category, the effect control CPU 101 determines not to execute the active notice effect.

  As shown in FIG. 50, in the second modification, the specific hold A and the active display A are displayed, and finally the display pattern (display pattern A) that changes to the blue, red, and gold display colors is displayed. There is a display pattern (display pattern B) in which the hold B or the active display B is displayed and finally changes to the blue or red active image 9E. However, the display pattern B is larger than the display pattern A. Are allocated so that the percentage of 50, the display pattern A may be allocated such that the ratio of the big hits to the display pattern B is higher than that of the display pattern B.

  As shown in FIG. 50, in Modification 2, whether the active display or the active image has a blue display color or a red display color depending on whether the specific hold A or the specific hold B is displayed. The ratio of is different. Therefore, by associating the type of specific hold with the type of active display after change or the type of active image (display color in this example), which type of action effect is likely to be executed (for example, the movable member 78 operates). ) Can be clarified.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 50, in the second modification, when the super reach hit is large, the red display color is changed to the active display or the active image as compared with the case where the non-reach shift or the super reach shift occurs. The ratio of the change is higher than the ratio of changing to the active display or active image of the blue display color. Therefore, in the second modification, when the display color changes to the active display or active image of the red display color, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is greater than when the active display or active image changes to the blue display color. ) Is high. Therefore, attention can be paid to what display mode (display color in this example) the active display and the active image are, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 50, in the second modification, the active display and the active image may be displayed in a blue display color, and the active display and the active image are displayed in a red display color. There is a case. For example, even when the same red display color is displayed, the allocation differs depending on whether the active display is displayed or the active image is displayed (in this example, the red display color is used). When the active image is displayed, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is assigned higher than when the active display is displayed with the red display color). Therefore, even if the display modes correspond to each other (for example, even in the same red display color), the type of the display mode (display color in this example) of the active display and the active image is determined. It can be noticed and the interest in games can be improved. It should be noted that, not limited to the mode shown in FIG. 50, for example, conversely, when the active display is displayed in the red display color, the big hit is greater than when the active image is displayed in the red display color. You may comprise so that an expectation degree (reliability) may become high.

  As shown in FIG. 50, in Modification 2, only when specific hold A is displayed, the active display may change from a blue display color to a gold display color, so that the big hit is confirmed. It is configured. Therefore, the type of display mode of the active display and the active image can be associated with the expectation for further change of the display mode, and the effect by the active display and the active image can be clarified. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the mode shown in FIG. 50. For example, even in the case of being out of place, the display color may be changed from a blue display color to a gold display color at a low rate, Even when is displayed, the display color may be changed from a blue display color to a gold display color. For example, the display color may be changed from a red display color to a gold display color.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 50, when the active notice effect is executed, the specific hold is displayed once. However, the special hold may be displayed once. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 50, the case where the normal holding is changed to the specific holding at the timing of the first holding shift is shown. It may be configured to change from normal hold to specific hold. Further, the specific hold may not be displayed until the notice target variable display is started, and the active display may be displayed in the same manner as the specific hold only after the notice target variable display is started. .

  If it is determined not to execute the active notice effect (N in step S6505), the process is ended as it is. If it is decided to execute the active notice effect (Y in step S6505), the effect control CPU 101 provides the notice pattern of the active notice effect determined in step S6504 in the RAM in association with the reserved storage of the notice object. The stored active notice effect setting information storage area is stored (step S6506). Since the first hold storage display section 9a can display up to four hold displays, the active notice effect setting information storage area is provided with four storage areas corresponding to each hold storage. In addition, the notice pattern of the active notice effect is stored.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation processing (step S802) in the second modification. In FIG. 51, the processes in steps S8101 to S8105 are the same as those shown in FIG. Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the action effect B is being executed and the end time of the effect effect B is reached (step S8501). In addition, whether or not it is the end timing of the action effect B can be specifically determined by confirming the value of the variable time timer set in step S8014. If it is the end timing of the action effect B, the effect control CPU 101 drives the motor for the movable member 78 in the positive direction and determines the effect display if the success pattern notice patterns 6 and 7 are determined. The movable member 78 is operated so as to cover the lower part of the display screen of the device 9 (step S8502). Further, the effect control CPU 101 erases the active display unit 9F together with the active display in the effect display device 9, and starts displaying the active image 9E (step S8503). In this case, the active display (active display B) displayed in the same manner as the specific hold B is erased, and the display of the active image 9E is started with a blue or red display color according to the determined notice pattern.

  When the failure pattern notice pattern 2 is determined, the effect control CPU 101 changes the active display B displayed on the active display unit 9F to the normal active display without operating the movable member. .

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the display is variable display with pseudo-ream and the temporary stop display timing is reached (step S8504). Whether or not it is the temporary stop display timing is specifically determined whether or not a variation pattern command specifying a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations is received and the variation set in step S8014. This can be determined by checking the value of the time timer. If the temporary stop display timing is reached, the effect control CPU 101 drives the motor for the movable member 78 in the reverse direction if the movable member 78 is operating down to the display screen of the effect display device 9. Then, the movable member is slightly moved upward to make it difficult to visually recognize the active image (step S8505). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 causes the effect display device 9 to temporarily stop and display the pseudo-continuous chance symbol (step S8506).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the display is a variation display accompanied by a pseudo-ream and is a re-variation timing (step S8507). Whether or not it is the re-variation timing, specifically, it is determined whether or not a variation pattern command specifying a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations is received, and the variation time set in step S8014 This can be determined by checking the timer value. If it is the re-variation timing, the effect control CPU 101 drives the motor for the movable member 78 in the forward direction if the movable member 78 is operating to the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Then, the movable member is slightly moved downward to make the active image visible again (step S8508). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 causes the effect display device 9 to cause the left, middle, and right effect symbols to fluctuate again and start re-variation (step S8509).

  In FIG. 51, the description is omitted, but when the effect control CPU 101 determines the success pattern notice patterns 3 to 5 when it is the end timing of the action effect A, The active display (active display A) displayed in the same manner as the specific hold A is changed to the active display of the blue, red, or gold display color according to the determined notice pattern. Further, if it is determined that the failure pattern is the notice pattern 1, the active display A displayed on the active display unit 9 is not changed as it is.

  Also, steps S8115 to S8116 are the same as those processes shown in FIG.

  As described above, according to the second modification, the specific display corresponding to the variable display (in this example, the hold display and the active display) can be displayed. In the example, the first display pattern (the main display 9F) displays the specific correspondence display corresponding to the variable display (in this example, the active display of the blue, red, and gold display colors shown in FIG. 45 (6)). In the example, the movable body (in this example, the movable member 78) is operated in the display pattern A) and the area corresponding to the predetermined area, and the special correspondence display (in this example, A second display pattern (display pattern B in this example) for displaying the active image 9E) shown in FIG. 46 (5) is included. In addition, the proportion controlled to the advantageous state is different between the case where the specific display is displayed by the first display pattern and the case where the specific display is displayed by the second display pattern (in this example, as shown in FIG. 50). The display pattern B is assigned so as to have a higher percentage of big hits than the display pattern A). Therefore, since the effect of operating the movable body in the area corresponding to the predetermined area is executed, the effect effect of the effect corresponding to the specific display can be enhanced, and attention is paid to which display pattern displays the specific display. And can improve the interest of the game.

  Further, according to the second modification, the specific correspondence display includes a plurality of types of display modes (in this example, blue, red, and gold display colors), and the specific correspondence display is displayed by any display mode. Depending on how much, the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is different (in this example, as shown in FIG. 50, when the super reach big hit, compared with the case where the non-reach and super reach are deviated. , The rate of change to the active display of the red display color is higher than the rate of change to the active display of the blue display color). In addition, the special correspondence display includes a plurality of types of display modes (in this example, blue and red display colors), and is controlled in an advantageous state depending on which display mode is used to display the special correspondence display. (In this example, as shown in FIG. 50, when the super reach hit is large, the active image 9E of the red display color is compared with the case where the non-reach shift or the super reach shift occurs. The rate of change is higher than the rate of change to the active image 9E of the blue display color). Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the display mode of the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  Also, according to the second modification, the display mode of the specific correspondence display and the display mode of the special correspondence display include display modes corresponding to each other (in this example, the blue display color for each of the active display and the active image) And the active display and active image may be displayed in red, respectively). In addition, the proportion controlled to the advantageous state is different between the case where the specific correspondence display is displayed according to the specific display mode and the case where the special correspondence display is displayed according to the display mode corresponding to the specific display mode (this example) As shown in FIG. 50, when the active image is displayed in the red display color, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher than when the active display is displayed in the red display color. Are allocated to be). Therefore, even if the display modes correspond to each other, it is possible to focus on which type of display mode of the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Also, according to the second modification, the display mode of the specific correspondence display and the display mode of the special correspondence display include display modes corresponding to each other (in this example, the blue display color for each of the active display and the active image) And the active display and active image may be displayed in red, respectively). Further, the display mode of the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display is further increased when the specific correspondence display is displayed according to the specific display mode and when the special correspondence display is displayed according to the display mode corresponding to the specific display mode. The rate of change is different (in this example, as shown in FIG. 50, the active display may change from a blue display color to a gold display color only when specific hold A is displayed). Therefore, the types of display modes of the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display can be associated with the expectation for further change of the display mode, and the effect by the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display can be clarified.

  Moreover, according to the modification 2, it corresponds to a variable display over a specific area (in this example, the area located above the movable member 78 in the display screen of the effect display device 9 shown in FIG. 46 (5)) as the specific display. Special correspondence display (in this example, active image 9E) can be displayed, and a specific effect (in this example, pseudo-continuous) can be executed in a region including the specific region. Further, when the specific effect is executed, it is possible to make it difficult to visually recognize at least a part of the special correspondence display (in this example, as shown in FIG. 47 (2), the movable member 78 is slightly moved upward. And the active image 9E becomes difficult to be visually recognized by the movable member 78). Therefore, appropriate display control can be realized when the display of the special correspondence display and the specific effect are executed in an overlapping manner, and a decrease in interest in the game can be suppressed.

  Further, according to the second modification, the change suggestion effect is targeted for the specific display (the hold display and the active display in this example) displayed in the first special mode (the specific hold A and the active display A in this example). (In this example, the action effect A) and the change indication effect (in this example, the specific display displayed in the second special mode (specific hold B, active display B in this example) The ratio at which the change suggestion effect is executed is different at the timing when the action effect B) is executed (in this example, as shown in FIG. 45, when the specific hold A or the active display A is displayed. In FIG. 46, the action effect A is executed at a timing when a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the change display of the notice target. table If the B is displayed, the action effect B is executed immediately after the start of the display change notice target). Therefore, the points that the player should pay attention to can be clarified depending on the type of display mode of the specific display.

  In the second modification, when the specific hold A or the active display A is displayed, the action effect A is executed at a timing when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the change display of the notice target at a rate of 100%. In the case where the specific hold B or the active display B is displayed, the case where the effect effect B is executed immediately after the start of the variable display of the notice target is shown at a rate of 100%. I can't. For example, even when the specific hold A or the active display A is displayed, the action effect A is executed immediately after the start of the variable display of the notice target at a low rate, or the specific hold B or the active display B is displayed. Even if it is displayed, the action effect B may be executed at a timing when the predetermined period has passed at a low rate.

  According to the second modification, the normal mode, the first special mode, and the second special mode are display modes that are at least partially in common (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, the normal hold mode). , Specific hold A, specific hold B, active display A, and active display B are common in that they are round displays of the same size). Moreover, as a display mode of the specific display that changes when the change suggestion effect is executed, a first special mode (in this example, the same size as shown in FIG. 45 (6)) that is at least partially in common with the normal mode. And the second special mode (in this example, the active image 9E shown in FIG. 46 (5)) that is not common to the normal mode. Is included. In addition, when the change suggestion effect is executed for the specific display displayed in the first special mode, and when the change suggestion effect is executed for the specific display displayed in the second special mode, The ratio of whether the display mode of the display changes to the first special mode or the second special mode is different (in this example, when the specific hold A or the active display A is displayed as shown in FIG. 45) In some cases, the display changes to the active display of the blue or red display color, which is a round display of the same size, and changes to the active image 9E when the specific hold B or the active display B is displayed as shown in FIG. Sometimes). Therefore, it is possible to clarify which type of change suggestion effect is likely to be executed by associating the type of special mode and the type of display mode of the specific display after the change.

  In the second modification, when the specific hold A or the active display A is displayed, the display changes to the active display of the blue or red display color, which is a round display of the same size, at the rate of 100%. In the case where the active display B is displayed, the active image 9E is changed to the active image 9E at a rate of 100%. However, this is not the only mode. For example, even when specific hold A or active display A is displayed, it changes to active image 9E at a low rate, or even when specific hold B or active display B is displayed, the same size at a low rate It may be configured to change to an active display of a blue or red display color which is a round display.

  Further, in the second modification, the case where the execution timing of the action effect is changed or the active image 9E is changed when the display mode of the active display is changed is shown, but the hold display is not limited to such a mode. You may apply when changing the display mode of. For example, the execution timing of the action effect in the case of changing the hold display in the hold notice effect may be changed, or the movable member 78 may be operated to change the image to the same image as the active image.

  In addition, when applied to the execution of the hold notice effect, for example, as a method of changing the execution timing of the action effect, the action effect is executed at the timing of the start prize (for example, immediately after the start prize), or after the start prize The execution timing of the action effect may be varied by executing the action effect at different hold shift timings. Further, for example, a plurality of timings at which an effect can be performed during one variable display may be provided.

  In the second modification, when the specific hold B is displayed, the first hold storage display unit 9a, the second hold storage display unit 9b, and the active display unit 9F are difficult to view by the movable member 78. It is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, instead of the operation of the movable member 78, a predetermined telop image is displayed below the display screen of the effect display device 9, whereby the first reserved storage display unit 9a, the second reserved storage display unit 9b, and the active display unit You may comprise so that 9F may become difficult to visually recognize. Hereinafter, Modification 3 in which a telop image is displayed will be described.

  FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect mode of the active notice effect in the third modification. FIG. 52 shows an example of the effect mode of the active notice effect that is executed when the specific hold B is displayed. 52, the effect modes shown in FIGS. 52 (1) to 52 (4) are the same as the effect modes shown in FIGS. 46 (1) to 46 (4). Next, in FIG. 52 (5), when the end timing of the action effect B is reached, instead of the operation of the movable member 78, a predetermined telop image 201 (in this example, “Lucky Time” is displayed below the display screen of the effect display device 9. The image including a character display such as “!” Is displayed, and the first on-hold storage display unit 9a, the second on-hold storage display unit 9b, and the active display unit 9F are in a state that is difficult to visually recognize. Also, as shown in FIG. 52 (5), a predetermined active image 9E is displayed on a portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9 that is positioned above the telop image 201. In addition, as shown in FIG. 52 (5), the first on-hold storage display unit 9a and the second on-hold storage display unit 9b become difficult to visually recognize, so that the display screen of the effect display device 9 has an upper left corner. A first reserved memory number display portion 9s and a second reserved memory number display portion 9t are displayed.

  Note that the image displayed as a telop image is not limited to that shown in FIG. For example, a telop image corresponding to a simultaneous effect (an effect that increases the execution rate of a special effect) based on a measurement result (measurement result using a measurement timer or a real-time clock set when the power is turned on) You may comprise so that the telop image accompanying the background change effect in the said fluctuation | variation (for example, the telop image by a zone effect) and the telop image which shows that it is in the time-short state or the state of a probability change may be displayed.

  Note that the effect mode of the active notice effect executed when the specific hold A is displayed is the same as that shown in FIG.

  As described above, according to the third modification, it is possible to display a specific display corresponding to variable display (in this example, hold display, active display). In the example, the first display pattern (the main display 9F) displays the specific correspondence display corresponding to the variable display (in this example, the active display of the blue, red, and gold display colors shown in FIG. 45 (6)). In the example, the display pattern A) and a special image (in this example, the telop image 201 shown in FIG. 52 (5)) different from the specific correspondence display are displayed in an area corresponding to the predetermined area, and the special image is variable. And a second display pattern (in this example, display pattern B) for displaying a special correspondence display (in this example, the active image 9E shown in FIG. 52 (5)). In addition, the proportion controlled to the advantageous state is different between the case where the specific display is displayed by the first display pattern and the case where the specific display is displayed by the second display pattern (in this example, as shown in FIG. 50). The display pattern B is assigned so as to have a higher percentage of big hits than the display pattern A). Therefore, since a special image is displayed in the area corresponding to the predetermined area, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect corresponding to the specific display, and it is possible to focus on which display pattern displays the specific display. , Can improve the interest in games.

  Further, in the second modification, the case where the movable member 78 is operated at the timing of the pseudo-continuous temporary stop display and the active image 9E becomes difficult to visually recognize is shown, but the active image 9E is difficult to visually recognize because the movable member 78 is operated. During this time, the active image 9E may be erased. Hereinafter, Modification 4 in which the active image 9E is erased while the movable member 78 operates to make it difficult to visually recognize the active image 9E will be described.

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the fourth modification. In FIG. 53, the processes of steps S8101 to S8105, S8501 to S8506, and steps S8115 to S8116 are the same as those shown in FIG. When the pseudo-continuous chance symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in step S8506, the effect control CPU 101 temporarily deletes the active image 9E in the effect display device 9 (step S8506X).

  The processes in steps S8507 to S8509 are the same as those shown in FIG. When re-variation is started in step S8509, the effect control CPU 101 displays the active image 9E again on the effect display device 9 (step S8509X).

  As described above, according to the fourth modification, the re-variable display is executed a predetermined number of times after the temporary display is temporarily stopped from the start of the variable display until the display result is derived and displayed. (In this example, the pseudo-ream shown in FIG. 47 can be executed). In addition, it is possible to operate the movable body when temporarily stopping the variable display (in this example, as shown in FIG. 47 (2), the movable member 78 is slightly moved upward at the timing of the temporary stop display. ) Further, when the movable body is operated to temporarily stop the variable display, the special correspondence display is set to the non-display state (in this example, the active image 9E is temporarily deleted at the timing of the temporary stop display). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of temporary stop of variable display and to reduce the display processing burden.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, it is comprised so that a several pending | holding announcement effect can be performed in parallel simultaneously, for example, the pending | holding announcement effect that the specific pending | holding A is displayed simultaneously, and the pending | holding preliminary announcement effect that the specific pending | holding B is displayed. And can be executed in parallel. Here, in the case where the hold notice effect in which the specific hold A is displayed and the hold notice effect in which the specific hold B is displayed are executed in parallel, the ratio at which at least one of the hold notice effects becomes a success pattern is You may comprise so that it may become high. In the following, when the hold notice effect in which specific hold A is displayed and the hold notice effect in which specific hold B is displayed are executed in parallel, the ratio that at least one of the hold notice effects becomes a success pattern is Modification 5 configured to be higher will be described.

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the hold notice effect setting process (step S800A) in the fifth modification. 54, the processes in steps S6001 to S6006 and steps S6007 to S6008 are the same as those shown in FIG. When it is decided to execute the hold notice effect (Y of step S6006), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is decided to execute the hold notice effect of the failure pattern (so-called “Gase hold notice effect”). (Step S6006A). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not “normal hold (with special hold via)”, “specific hold A”, and “normal hold (with specific hold B via)” shown in FIG. 26 is determined. If it is not the case where execution of the pending notice effect of the failure pattern is determined (N in Step S600A), that is, if the execution of the hold notice effect of the success pattern is decided, the process proceeds to Step S6007.

  If it is a case where execution of the pending notice effect of the failure pattern is newly determined (Y in step S6006A), the effect control CPU 101 has a pending notice effect currently being executed and the pending notice being executed. It is confirmed whether or not the effect is a pending notice effect of a failure pattern (step S6006B). If the on-hold notice effect being executed is not the on-hold notice effect of the failure pattern (N in step S6006B), that is, there is no on-hold notice effect being executed, or the on-hold notice effect being executed is the on-hold notice effect of the success pattern. If so, the process proceeds to step S6007.

  If the on-holding notice effect being executed is the on-hold notice effect of the failure pattern (Y in step S6006B), the effect control CPU 101 ends the on-hold notice effect setting process without executing the processes of steps S6007 to S6008. . That is, the execution of the pending notice effect of the newly determined failure pattern is cancelled.

  By executing the above processing, in the modified example 5, when the failure pattern holding notice effect is already executed, the execution of the failure pattern holding notice effect is not determined redundantly (this example) Then, even if it is decided, the execution is cancelled), and although a plurality of hold notice effects are executed at the same time, none of the hold notice effects are executed in a failure pattern and change into blue hold or red hold at all. It is configured so that there is no case. Therefore, when the hold notice effect in which the specific hold A is displayed at the same time and the hold notice effect in which the specific hold B is displayed are executed in parallel, at least one of the hold notice effects is executed in a success pattern. Will change to blue hold or red hold.

  As described above, according to the modified example 5, the specific display according to the first special aspect and the specific display according to the second special aspect can be displayed simultaneously (in this example, the specific hold A is displayed simultaneously. The notice effect and the hold notice effect in which the specific hold B is displayed can be executed in parallel). Further, when the change suggestion effect is executed when the specific display by the first special mode and the specific display by the second special mode are displayed at the same time, at least the specific display by the first special mode and the second special mode The rate at which one of the display modes of the specific display by the change changes is high (in this example, the hold notice effect in which the specific hold A is simultaneously displayed and the hold notice effect in which the specific hold B is displayed are executed in parallel. If it is, at least one of the hold notice effects is executed in a success pattern and changes to blue hold or red hold). Therefore, when a plurality of specific displays are displayed at the same time, the player's expectation can be further increased, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In addition, in the modified example 5, when the pending notice effect of the failure pattern has already been executed, a case is shown in which the execution is canceled even if the execution of the pending notice effect of the failure pattern is determined repeatedly. However, it is not limited to such a processing mode. For example, when the pending notice effect of the failure pattern is already executed, the pending notice effect may be determined using a table that does not include the failure pattern. Further, for example, when a pending notice effect with a failure pattern has already been executed, a new pending notice effect may be determined only for the reserved memory that is a big hit. In such a way, there is no case where a plurality of hold notice effects are executed in parallel in some form of processing at the same time, and any hold notice effects are executed in a failure pattern and do not change to blue hold or red hold at all. What is comprised is sufficient.

  Further, the configuration shown in the modified example 5 may be applied to the case where the active advance notice effect shown in the modified example 2 is executed. You may comprise so that execution of the active notice effect of a pattern may not be determined.

  Moreover, in the modified example 5, when the hold notice effect that the specific hold A is simultaneously displayed and the hold notice effect that the specific hold B is displayed is executed in parallel, at least one of the hold notice effects is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, when the hold notice effect in which either one of the specific hold A and the specific hold B is displayed is executed alone, the ratio of executing the hold notice effect of the success pattern is higher. You may comprise as follows.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, the effect produced by the aspect acting on the specific display displayed by the first aspect (in this example, FIG. 39 (5), FIG. 39 (8), FIG. 40 (5 ), A change effect including the effect effect of the mode shown in FIG. 40 (8) can be executed. In addition, the effect can be executed a plurality of times for the specific display displayed according to the first aspect (in this example, in the change patterns 402 and 404 shown in FIG. 29H, the first hold shift). After the special hold is displayed at the time of, the action effect is executed at the timing of the second hold shift, but the special hold remains unchanged, and the action effect is executed at the timing of the third hold shift. To normal hold). Therefore, it is possible to improve the effect of performing the change effect.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which a change pattern that can execute the action effect twice at the maximum is provided, but a change pattern that can execute the action effect three times or more is provided. Also good.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the display mode of the specific display displayed by the third mode changes to the second mode, the display mode of the specific display displayed by the first mode is changed to the second mode. (In this example, as shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, a change pattern (change patterns 411 and 414 in which red hold is finally displayed even after returning from special hold to normal hold as shown in FIGS. 29 and 30) ) Is provided, and the change patterns 411 and 414 can be determined only when the super reach hit is achieved). Therefore, the expectation with respect to the specific display displayed by the 3rd aspect can be raised.

  In this embodiment, the case where the hold display changed from special hold to normal hold is further changed to red hold as “when the display mode of the specific display displayed by the third mode changes to the second mode”. However, the present invention is not limited to such contents, and for example, it may be configured such that the degree of advantage increases even when the hold display that is normally displayed from the beginning changes to red hold.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the final display mode and the change pattern of the hold display are determined at the time of starting winning, and then the presence / absence and type of the action effect is determined for each variable display. It cannot be caught. For example, without using a change pattern, the presence / absence and type of action effects are determined each time a variable display is made, and whether to change from special hold to normal hold, blue hold, red hold is determined. May be.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the gaming machine shown in the first embodiment, when the special hold is changed to the normal hold, the other hold display changes from the special hold to the normal hold until the hold display changed to the normal hold is digested. You may comprise so that it may restrict | limit. Hereinafter, a second embodiment for restricting the change from special hold to normal hold will be described.

  Note that in this embodiment, detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those of the first embodiment will be omitted, and parts different from those of the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  In this embodiment, the specific hold (specific hold A, specific hold B) shown in the first embodiment is not displayed. However, the specific hold is specified in the same manner as in the first embodiment. You may comprise so that a hold can also be displayed.

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing a hold notice effect setting process (step S800A) in the second embodiment. In this embodiment, in the hold notice effect setting process, in addition to the process shown in the first embodiment, the processes of steps S6009 and S6010 are executed. In step S6009, the production control CPU 101 determines whether the change pattern of the hold display determined in step S6007X is any of change patterns 401 to 404, 412, and 414 (change patterns including a change from special hold to normal hold). It is confirmed whether or not (step S6009). If any of the change patterns 401 to 404, 412, and 414, the effect control CPU 101 sets a restriction flag indicating that the change from the special hold to the normal hold is restricted (step S6010).

  Note that the restriction flag set in step S6010 indicates that when the hold display that has changed from the special hold to the normal hold is digested, when the variable display corresponding to the hold display starts or ends, the effect design fluctuation starts. It is reset in the process and the effect symbol variation stop process.

  In this embodiment, in the process of step S6005X, the final display mode of the hold display is determined using a final display mode determination table different from the process of step S6005 shown in the first embodiment (step S6005X). .

  56 and 57 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the final display mode determination table in the second embodiment. However, when the first reserved storage number is 2, the effect control CPU 101 determines the final display mode of the hold display using the final display mode determination table similar to that in FIGS. To do.

  In this embodiment, when the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area (see steps S628 and S635) is “3” or “4”, If the fluctuation category indicated by the fluctuation category command indicates non-reach out of place (fluctuation category 1 shown in FIG. 12), if the restriction flag is not set, the hold 3 shown in FIG. 56 (D-1). When the final display mode determination table for 4 and non-reach and limit flag off is selected and the limit flag is set, 3 to 4 hold and non-reach are shown in FIG. 56 (D-2) And the final display mode determination table for restriction flag ON is selected. Further, if the variation category indicated by the variation category command indicates that the superreach is lost (variation category 7 shown in FIG. 12), when the restriction flag is not set, it is shown in FIG. 56 (E-1). When the final display mode determination table for holding 3-4 pieces and super-reach off and restriction flag off is selected, and the restriction flag is set, 3-4 pieces of holding shown in FIG. 56 (E-2) and super The final display mode determination table for reaching reach and limiting flag on is selected. If the variation category indicated by the variation category command indicates a super reach jackpot (variation categories 23 and 26 shown in FIG. 13), when the restriction flag is not set, FIG. 57 (F-1). If the final display mode determination table for super-reach big hit and limit flag off is selected and the limit flag is set, 3 to 4 holds shown in FIG. 57 (F-2) In addition, the final display mode determination table for super reach big hit and limit flag on is selected. Then, the production control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the selected final display mode determination table, and determines the final display mode of the latest hold display.

  In this embodiment, in the process of step S6007X, the change pattern of the hold display is determined using a change pattern determination table that is different from the process of step S6007 shown in the first embodiment (step S6007X). .

  FIG. 58 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a change pattern determination table in the second embodiment. However, the CPU 101 for effect control is shown in FIGS. 27 (A) to (E), FIGS. 28 (F) to (G), FIGS. 29 (H) to (J), and FIGS. 30 (L) to (M). As for the change pattern determination table, the change pattern for the pending display is determined using the same table as the change pattern determination table shown in the first embodiment.

  In this embodiment, the production control CPU 101 has the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area (see steps S628 and S635) of “4”, and the variation indicated by the variation category command. When the category indicates a super reach jackpot (variable categories 23 and 26 shown in FIG. 13) and red hold is determined as the final display mode, if the limit flag is not set, hold 4 If a change pattern determination table is selected for each of the super-reach big hits and the red hold and limit flag off, and if the limit flag is set, the change pattern determination for four hold and super-reach big hits and the red hold and limit flag on is determined. Select a table.

  As shown in FIGS. 56 and 57, in this embodiment, when the restriction flag is set (that is, when a hold display changed from special hold to normal hold is displayed), normal hold ( It is configured not to determine (with special hold). As shown in FIG. 58, in this embodiment, when the restriction flag is set, the change patterns 411 and 414 including the change from the special hold to the normal hold are not determined. . With such a configuration, in this embodiment, when changing from special hold to normal hold, when another hold display changes from special hold to normal hold until the hold display changed to normal hold is consumed. It is restricted so that there is no.

  In this embodiment, when the restriction flag is set (when a hold display changed from special hold to normal hold is displayed), another hold display may change from special hold to normal hold. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode, and it may be configured such that the other hold display is limited by lowering the rate of change from special hold to normal hold.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the number of specific displays displayed by the third mode is limited (in this example, when the limit flag is set (that is, from special hold to normal hold). In the case where the hold display changed to) is displayed, the change patterns 411 and 414 including the change from the normal hold (with special hold) and the change from the special hold to the normal hold are not determined). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game when executing the change effect.

  It is also possible to configure a gaming machine by appropriately combining the configurations shown in the first to second embodiments and the first to fifth modifications described above. That is, the configurations shown in any one of the first embodiment to the second embodiment and any one of the first to fifth embodiments and the first to fifth modifications described above may be combined as appropriate. You may make it comprise a game machine combining the structure shown by all embodiment and the modification.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the variation time, the type of reach production, the presence / absence of pseudo-continuation (the production in which one or more temporary stoppages and re-variations are performed during one variable display), and the like In order to notify the microcomputer 100 for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode, an example in which one change pattern command is transmitted when starting change is shown, but the change pattern is generated with two or more commands. You may make it notify to the microcomputer 100 for control. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 is the first command before reaching a reach such as the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence or absence of a slide effect, etc. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command is a so-called “reach” when the reach is reached, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a redrawing effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows the variation time after a 2nd stop) and a variation aspect. In that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display (variable display) based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. . When two commands are transmitted, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After transmitting the first command, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the following A second command may be sent (in a timer interrupt). Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to such an example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern with two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

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

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols such as “1” to “9”, production symbols, and normal symbols are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed is shown. It is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking one kind of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to a plurality of types according to the operation of the operation lever by the player when a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set. When the symbol is rotated according to the stop button operation by the player and the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it is applied to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible to do.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize, and encloses a game medium such as a game ball to give a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied. It can also be applied to a game machine of the type.

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

  In each of the above-described embodiments, whether or not the game control microcomputer 560 is a big hit or a winning determination (pre-reading determination) of the variation pattern type is performed, and a command (designation designating) indicating the winning determination result is performed. Command, variation category command), and the execution control suspension 100 is executed on the side of the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the command indicating the result of determination at the time of winning. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the winning control determination (pre-reading determination) may be performed on the production control microcomputer 100 side. In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a command for designating only the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) or the variation pattern type determination random number extracted when the start winning is generated, The winning microcomputer 100 may be configured to make a determination at the time of winning (pre-reading determination) based on a random number value designated by those commands.

  The present invention is preferably applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game.

1 Pachinko machine 8a First special symbol display 8b Second special symbol display 9 Production display device (main display device)
9a 1st reserved memory display part 9b 2nd reserved memory display part 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 20 Special variable winning ball apparatus 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
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Claims (3)

A gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controllable to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display;
Specific display patterns include
A first display pattern for displaying a specific corresponding display corresponding to the variable display in a predetermined area;
A second display pattern for operating a movable body in an area corresponding to the predetermined area and displaying a special corresponding display corresponding to the movable body and a variable display;
The gaming machine characterized in that the ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs between when the specific display is displayed by the first display pattern and when the specific display is displayed by the second display pattern. A gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controllable to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display;
Specific display patterns include
A first display pattern for displaying a specific corresponding display corresponding to the variable display in a predetermined area;
A second display pattern for displaying a special image different from the specific corresponding display in a region corresponding to the predetermined region and displaying a special corresponding display corresponding to the special image and the variable display;
The gaming machine characterized in that the ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs between when the specific display is displayed by the first display pattern and when the specific display is displayed by the second display pattern. A change effect execution means capable of executing a change effect for changing the display mode of the specific display after the specific display is displayed according to the first aspect;
The display mode of the specific display includes at least the first mode and the second mode having high advantage,
The change effect execution means includes:
As a change effect, after displaying the specific display in the first mode, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the change effect can be executed after the change effect at a different ratio according to the execution mode of the executed change effect.

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