JP2019037516A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing amusement using predetermined display and specific display.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: suggestive performance execution means which executes a suggestive performance for suggesting whether or not to be controlled to an advantageous state by performing a predetermined display; and notification means which notifies a performance state in the suggestive performance by changing a display mode of a specific display. The notification means notifies the performance state in the suggestive performance by changing the display mode of the specific display, in at least one of a first change pattern for changing the display mode of the specific display without corresponding to the display mode of a predetermined display and a second change pattern for changing the display mode corresponding to the display mode of a predetermined display.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 67

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

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 pachinko that gives a predetermined prize value to the player There is a gaming machine. Further, as a gaming machine, there is a slot machine in which a predetermined number of bets is set and a start operation is performed, so that various types of identification information are variably displayed.

There is a battle effect as an effect in such a gaming machine. In battle effects, the enemy's physical strength is often displayed in a form such as a physical strength bar. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for displaying enemy HP.

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However, since the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 cannot perform a display in which a predetermined display such as a battle effect display and a specific display such as an HP display are linked, it is possible to sufficiently improve the interest. could not.

In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest by using a predetermined display and a specific display.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine, etc.),
Executing a suggestion effect (for example, a battle effect) that suggests whether or not to be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, big hit, accuracy, ART (AT), bonus, etc.) by performing a predetermined display (for example, a battle) Suggesting effect executing means (for example, an effect control board),
Informing means for informing the effect state in the suggestion effect (for example, whether the ally is dominant or not) by changing the display mode of the specific display (for example, gauge G, etc.) (for example, decreasing the strength bar). For example, production control board etc.)
With
The notification means includes a first change pattern that changes a display mode of the specific display without corresponding to a display mode of the predetermined display (for example, a battle when a weak attack, a middle attack occurs), and a display mode of the predetermined display (for example, , A game machine that notifies the effect state in the suggestion effect by changing the display mode of the specific display at least one of the second change pattern that changes the display mode in response to a strong attack occurrence battle or the like.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest using the predetermined display and the specific display, and it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

In the present embodiment, the one-to-one battle between the friend M and the opponent A has been described as an example of the predetermined display, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there may be any number of teammates and partners, such as one friend and two or more partners. Furthermore, it may be a robot-to-robot or a human-to-structure, and is not limited to humans. In addition, as a human versus structure, for example, a warrior versus castle gate where a warrior breaks through a castle gate can be cited. In this case, the predetermined display is a gate attack instead of a battle, and the specific display is a strength of the gate instead of physical strength. The predetermined display may be a part of the effects. For example, it may be one in a one-to-one battle. That is, the predetermined display may not be the entire effect.

In the present embodiment, the gauge G is described as an example of the specific display, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a number itself may be used. Specifically, when the battle is 100 opponents for one ally, attacking the opponent every turn and reducing the number of people, the remaining number of people is displayed as a specific display for each battle. . When the enemy is blown away, the number indicating the remaining number is also blown, and then the remaining number is displayed.

As a specific display, a needle meter or an edgewise type meter may be used in addition to a gauge or a number. Moreover, even if a specific display is which aspect, you may display on the effect display apparatus 9, and you may display a specific display on the display part different from the effect display apparatus 9. FIG. Further, for example, the needle meter may be a mechanical meter. When a specific display is displayed on a display unit different from the effect display device 9, when the other party squeezes, the display unit also squeezes to change the display mode corresponding to the display mode of the predetermined display. be able to.

A 1st change pattern is good also as a pattern which changes only the content which shows an effect state among specific displays. On the other hand, the second change pattern may be a pattern that changes not only the content indicating the effect state but also the specific display itself. For example, as in the present embodiment, the first change pattern is a pattern that changes only the physical strength bar indicating the effect state, as shown in FIG. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 67 (c), the second change pattern is a pattern that changes not only the content indicating the effect state but also the specific display itself. The first change pattern and the second change pattern are not limited to one each, and a plurality of first change patterns and second change patterns may exist. That is, some types of first change patterns and some types of second change patterns may exist.

The advantage may be a probability that a privilege advantageous to the player is given, a probability that an advantageous amount of the privilege is determined, a continuation rate of an advantageous state, or the like. Here, benefits that are advantageous to the player are:
The right to be able to shift to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (winning a lottery to determine whether or not to generate the advantageous state, allowing winnings to shift to the advantageous state, etc.)
The right to be notified of an operation mode for deriving a display result advantageous to the player, the right to be controlled to a gaming state having a high expected value to which a gaming value is given, and the current gaming state are advantageous to the player Benefits that are directly advantageous to the player, such as the right to be notified of whether or not it is in a gaming state, and the period during which it is controlled to an advantageous state (the number of fixed games, the number of fluctuations that vary depending on the end conditions, the average value of the number of games, etc.) There may be a benefit that is not directly advantageous to the player, but may be a benefit that is indirectly advantageous to the player, for example, a condition for obtaining a privilege on the Internet.

(2) The display mode of the predetermined display in the second change pattern (for example, a battle when a shock wave attack occurs in FIG. 70B) is a specific display (for example, a gauge) The gaming machine according to (1), which is in a display mode that acts on G (such as G).

According to such a configuration, the relevance between the predetermined display and the specific display can be increased, and the interest can be improved.

For example, the above-mentioned “action” may act on the gauge G when the ally punches the gauge G,
It may be a direct action that acts on the gauge G when the opponent blown off by the ally's attack collides with the gauge G, but it is not necessarily an action that physically contacts the gauge G. Also good. For example, an effect that the ally points the finger toward the gauge G and does not physically touch may be used.

(3) The display mode of the specific display in the second change pattern (for example, the mode in which the gauge G in FIG. 67 (c) sags) is the operation performed in the display mode of the predetermined display (for example, the opponent due to a strong attack) (1) The gaming machine according to (1), which is a display mode corresponding to A's scooping.

According to such a configuration, the relevance between the predetermined display and the specific display can be increased, and the interest can be improved.

In this embodiment, although it has become a mode corresponding to the operation of the opponent A's cone scooping, any operation may be supported as long as it is an operation in a predetermined display. For example, it may correspond to the action of the ally M or may correspond to an action other than a human being. As a non-human action, for example, an animal action, or in addition to a living thing, for example, when the predetermined display uses a tug of war, the gauge is pulled from both ends in response to the action of pulling the rope from both sides. You may make it display in various modes. Moreover, the aspect which moves corresponding to operation | movement like a heartbeat etc. may be sufficient.

(4) The gaming machine according to (1), wherein a display mode of the specific display in the second change pattern is a display mode (for example, gauge G in FIG. 67 (c)) that increases the size of the specific display.

  According to such a configuration, interest can be improved.

“Increasing the size” may include not only simply increasing the size but also increasing the specific display closer to the player side.

(5) The expectation degree (for example, big hit decision etc.) when the effect state is notified by changing the display mode of the specific display with the second change pattern is the display mode of the specific display with the first change pattern. The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), which is higher than an expected level when the effect state is notified by changing (the first change pattern also occurs at the time of losing).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the feeling of lifting when the second change pattern occurs.

In the present embodiment, the notification by the second change pattern is determined to be a big hit, but is not limited thereto. As shown in (5) above, the degree of expectation when notified by the second change pattern may be higher than the degree of expectation when notified by the first change pattern. In addition, when there are a plurality of second change patterns, the respective expectation levels may be different or the same as long as they are higher than the expectation levels when notified by the first change pattern.

(6) The amount of change in the display mode of the specific display in the second change pattern is different from the amount of change in the display mode of the specific display in the first change pattern (for example, as shown in the reduction table in FIG. 69C). (Amount of change, etc.) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5).

According to such a configuration, since different change amounts are associated with each of the first change pattern and the second change pattern, it is possible to produce an effect effectively.

(7) The ratio in which the effect state is notified by changing the display mode of the specific display in the second change pattern is notified of the effect state by changing the display mode of the specific display in the first change pattern. The gaming machine according to (5), which is smaller than the ratio (notification by the second change pattern is notified only at the time of big hit, and the first change pattern is notified at any time of loss or big hit).

According to such a configuration, since the player waits for the second change pattern to occur, the interest can be enhanced.

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 each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the symbol designation | designated command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is 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 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 the example of the production | presentation aspect of the reservation notice effect in the modification 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the production | presentation aspect of the reservation notice effect in the modification 2. 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. It is a flowchart which shows the pending | holding display control process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the pending | holding display control process in 3rd Embodiment. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows a pending | holding change pattern determination table, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the selection ratio of red pending | holding. It is explanatory drawing which shows a change timing determination lottery table. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows a 1st special suggestion execution lottery table, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows a 2nd special suggestion execution lottery table, (C) is explanatory drawing which shows a pseudo | simulation continuous suggestion execution lottery table. (D) is an explanatory view showing an SP suggestion execution lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation process in 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display in the case of displaying a hold display in the 2nd special suggestion aspect in 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display in the case of displaying a hold display in the 2nd special suggestion aspect in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a battle production. It is a figure which shows the various battle screens displayed on an effect display apparatus. It is a figure which shows a scenario table. It is a figure which shows the various tables used by a battle effect. It is a figure which shows the other example of a 2nd change pattern.

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 is composed of a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, and a mechanism plate to which mechanism parts and the like are attached
(Not shown) and a structure including various components (except game board 6 described later) attached to them.

On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. In the lower part of the hit ball supply tray 3,
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 are provided. In addition, on the back of the glass door frame 2, there is a game board 6
Is detachably attached. 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, the stick controller 122
A tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower plate body inside the lower plate. Stick controller 1
22 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. Push button 1
20 should just be comprised so that predetermined instruction | indication operation by the pressing operation etc. from a player etc. can be detected 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. Symbol display 8
When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

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. What is synchronization?
It means that the start time and end time of variable display are the same and the period of variable display 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 0 to
This is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying the number 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. Further, 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),
The types may be different. Also, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8
Each b may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99.

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 is moved to the second start winning port 14.
It becomes possible to win a prize (it becomes easier to start a prize), which is advantageous to the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

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

When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The 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. And every time variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started,
Reduce the number of indicators that light up 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,
For example, instead of the first reserved memory display unit 9a and the second reserved memory display unit 9b, it is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment. You may comprise so that the area | region (total pending storage display part) which displays the total number (total pending storage count) may be provided.

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. Also,
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. Specific gaming state that occurs when is derived and displayed (
In the big hit game state), the open / close plate is controlled to be opened by the solenoid 21, so that the big winning opening which becomes 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, the normal symbol display 1
Variable display of 0 display is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Even in the short state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) when the symbol variation time is shortened although it is not the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. Also,
Four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and voices as predetermined voice 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 a game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, the first
If the special symbol variable display can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends,
When the first start condition is satisfied), variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and 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 easily started and won (that is, the special symbol display 8a).
, 8b and the variable display execution condition in the effect display device 9 are shifted to the high base state, which is a gaming state that is controlled (in this embodiment, the state is shifted to the time reduction 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. Normal symbol display 1
When the stop symbol at 0 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball apparatus 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. Main board 3
1 is equipped with a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with a program. Game control microcomputer 5
Reference numeral 60 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. In this embodiment, ROM 54 and R
The AM 55 is 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 power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a predetermined backup period (until the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied)
The contents of a part or all of the RAM 55 are saved. 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. Random number circuit 50
3 is a numerical value update within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, in accordance with a set update rule, and at a start winning that occurs at random timing Has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value based on the time when numerical data is read (extracted).

Also, the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, and the second start port switch 14a
An input driver circuit 58 for supplying a detection signal from 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.

The game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, and a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays a normal symbol.
The display control of the 1st special symbol reservation memory display 18a, the 2nd special symbol reservation memory display 18b, and the normal symbol reservation memory display 41 is performed.

An information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state is sent to the terminal board 1
An information output circuit 64 that outputs to an external device such as a hall computer via 60 is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

In addition, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 7.
The sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via 0.

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. But(
In FIG. 2, the illustration is omitted.

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. Production control board 8
At 0, 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 (effect control INT) from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77. In response to the 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 that is independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and VR
Map AM. 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 performs CG according to the instruction from the CPU 101 for effect control.
Read image data from ROM. 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. As a unidirectional circuit
For example, a diode or a transistor is used. 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 is the trigger button 12 of the stick controller 122.
An operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on 1 is detected is input from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. In addition, CPU 1 for effect control
01 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. . In addition, CPU 1 for effect control
01 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 is connected to the lamp driver board 3 via the output port 105.
5 outputs a signal for driving the LED. 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, C
The PU 56) executes a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the content of the program is valid, and then starts the main process after step S1. 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). Then initialize the built-in device (
After initialization of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits) (step S4), the RAM is set to an accessible state (step S5). In interrupt mode 2, the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: output from the built-in device).
The address synthesized from the least significant bit (0) is a mode indicating an interrupt address.

Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal (clear signal) of the 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.

After confirming that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56
An area data check is performed (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. If the power supply is restored after an unexpected power outage, such as an unexpected power outage, the backup RAM area data should have been saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (match)
become. If the check result is not normal, the data in the backup RAM area
It means that it is different from the data at the time of power supply stop. 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 a gaming state before stopping power supply (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and an area where the output state of the output port is stored (
Output port buffer), a portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls is set.

Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 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 also transmits a first symbol variation designation command and a second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 13). You may make it do. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 may resume the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command.

In this embodiment, the value of a variable time timer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, measurement of the saved variation time timer value is resumed, and the variation display of the special symbol is resumed and saved. When the value of the variable time timer that had been timed out,
Furthermore, a symbol confirmation designation command to be described later is 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.

The CPU 56 does not always transmit a display result designation command at the time of power failure recovery.
First, it may be confirmed 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 game control microcomputer 56).
0 is also a command indicating that initialization processing has been executed. ) Is 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 performs a display random number update process (step S17) and an initial value random number update process (step S) in the main process.
18) is repeatedly executed. 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 a process for transmitting a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or a gaming machine control process), the random number for determining the number of symbols per symbol is one round (
When the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the normal random number for determination per symbol is increased), 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, whether or not a power-off signal is output (
A power-off detection process for detecting whether or not an on-state is detected 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, the CPU 56
When it is detected that the power-off signal has been output, a power supply stop process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area is executed. Next, detection signals of 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 the state determination is performed (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.

In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for normal symbol determination used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: 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. C
The PU 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 first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14
In response to winning detection based on either of a and the count switch 23 being turned on,
A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of winning balls is output to a payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 37. 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 does not support the RA corresponding to the output state of the output port.
The contents regarding on / off of the solenoid in the M region are output to the output port (step S31: output processing).

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. Non-reach P
A1-2 is a fluctuation pattern that does not involve reach and does not involve a pseudo-ream or sliding effect, and has a fluctuation pattern for shortening that has a shorter fluctuation time than the normal fluctuation (in this example, a fluctuation time of 2.00 seconds). It is.

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, the normal PB is used among the fluctuation patterns used when reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects.
When 2-1 is used, re-variation is performed once. Of the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when the normal PB2-2 is used, the re-variation is 2
Performed once. 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 super PA3-4, super PB3-3 to super PB3-4, special PG1-1 to special PG
1-3, variation patterns of special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are prepared. Note that FIG.
The variation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are variation patterns that are used when suddenly probable 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.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows. (1) Random 1 (MR1): type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot described later)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): Determines the variation pattern type (type) (For variation pattern type determination) (3) Random 3 (MR3): Variation pattern (variation time) (For variation pattern determination) (4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determination per normal symbol) (5) Random 5 (
MR5): Random 4 initial value is determined (for determining random 4 initial value)

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

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

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

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

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

8D and 8E show the jackpot type determination table 131a stored in the ROM 54. FIG.
, 131b. Among these, in FIG. 8D, the game ball is the first start winning opening 13.
The jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 13 when determining the jackpot type using the hold memory based on winning the prize (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed)
1a. Further, FIG. 8E shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, based on the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, the jackpot type is set to “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, in the big hit type determination table 131a, five decision values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” (40 minutes). Is determined to be a sudden probability change big hit at a rate of 5), whereas in the big hit type determination table 131b, one determination value is assigned to "sudden probability change big hit" (a ratio of 1/40) Will suddenly be determined to be a promising big hit).
Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie. It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, the types of jackpots include “normal jackpot”, “probability variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”. In this embodiment,
Although the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types of 15 rounds and two rounds, the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, there may be provided a 10R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 10 round jackpot game, a 7R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 7 round jackpot game, and a 5R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 5 round jackpot game. In this embodiment, there are three types of jackpot types, “normal jackpot”, “probability big hit”, and “sudden probability big hit”. However, the number is not limited to three, for example, four or more types. A big hit type may be provided. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than three types, for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

The “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state and is shifted to the short-time state only after the big hit gaming state ends (see step S167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the time reduction state is ended (see steps S168 and S137 to S140). Even if the variable display is not finished a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is also finished when the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

The “probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, it is changed to the probable change state and the short time state is also entered. (See steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue until the next big hit occurs (step S132).
reference).

In addition, “suddenly promising big hit” means that the number of times of opening the big prize opening is smaller than in “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 seconds is allowed twice). Is a big hit. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In addition, in “normal big hit” and “probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds, whereas in “sudden probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long. It is extremely short, 0.1 seconds, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big winning opening during a big hit game. In this embodiment, after the sudden probability change big hit gaming state is finished, the state is changed to the probability change state (in this embodiment, the state is changed to the probability change state and also to the short time state. Step S169, which will be described later). (See S170). Then, until the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue (see step S132).
.

It should be noted that the mode of sudden probability change big hit is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening may be 15 times (15 rounds), which is the same as the normal big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and only the opening time of the big prize opening may be made extremely short as 0.1 seconds.

In this embodiment, even when “small hit” is reached, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, and the same control as the big hit gaming state by “suddenly probable big hit” is performed. Is called.
In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the opening of the big winning opening twice, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained. By doing so,
It makes it impossible to recognize whether it is a “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit” and improves the fun of the game. In addition, when it is configured so that all the big hit types are probable big hits, it is not necessary to provide the small hits. In addition, when all big hit types are probabilistic big hits, if you make a small hit, it will only shift to the probable change state (high probability state) and suddenly probable big hits without the short time state (high base state). (It is preferable that the opening pattern of the big prize opening is the same in the case of the sudden probability big hit and the small win).

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

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

Each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, and a normal CA3
A determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of −1 to normal CA 3-2, super CA 3-3, special CA 4-1, and special CA 4-2 is set.

For example, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A used when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, and FIG. 9B 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.

Thus, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 1 selected according to the big hit type
When comparing 32A to 132C, the assignment of the determination value to each variation pattern type differs according to the jackpot type. Also, determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types depending on the jackpot type. Therefore, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result of whether the big hit type is a plurality of types, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in the case of “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit”, the value of random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type Is 1
If it is 50-251, it turns out that the variable display accompanied by at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is performed.

In addition, for the super reach jackpot, the variation pattern type (super PA
3-3, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of Super PA 3-4) and a variation pattern type (a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of Super PB3-3 and Super PB3-4) that does not involve a pseudo-continuity. Also good. 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. 9D is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D. The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D displays a variation pattern type as a random number (fluctuation pattern type determination random number) when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol.
This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on random 2). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9D, when it is determined to be a small hit, the case where the special CA4-1 is determined as the variation pattern type is shown. .

FIGS. 10A to 10C show the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C.
It is explanatory drawing which shows. Of these, FIG. 10 (A) shows the variation pattern type determination table 1 for loss used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total pending storage number is less than 3.
35A is shown. FIG. 10B shows a variation pattern type determination table 135 for loss that is used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more.
B is shown. FIG. 10C shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135 </ b> C used when the gaming state is a probability change state or a time-short state. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C indicate the variation pattern type as a random number (random 2 for determining the variation pattern type) when it is determined that the variable display result is a loss symbol.
) Is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types.

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

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

Also, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the game and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type Is 1 to 89, the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation is executed at least without the reach (without the effect such as the pseudo-ream or the slide effect) regardless of the total number of reserved storage (non-reach CA2-1). Thus, it can be seen that the variation pattern of the non-reach normal variation non-reach PA1-1 as shown in FIG. 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 value (1 in the example shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B)
To 89) are allocated. 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. 11A and 11B are explanatory views showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Hit variation pattern determination tables 137A-13
7B is a random number for random pattern determination (random 3) according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the above. Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137A is selected as the usage table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 or super CA3-3, and the variation pattern type is specially selected. The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that either CA4-1 or special CA4-2 is selected. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137A to 137B is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random pattern random number (random 3) value according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect symbol is Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of “big hit” is included.

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

FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 uses the command 8.
When 0XX (H) is received, the effect display device 9 performs control so as to start variable display of effect symbols.

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

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

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

Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 920
0 (H) is an effect control command (when the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed)
Power failure recovery designation command). When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

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

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

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

The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end designation command: an ending 1 designation command). The jackpot end designation command (A301 (H)) is used to end the jackpot game by the “normal jackpot” or the “probability big hit”. Command A302 (H)
This is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. In addition,
The game control microcomputer 560 may be configured not to transmit the ending designation command for sudden probability variation big hit end designation when it is a sudden probability variation big hit, but not to send the ending designation command for small hit. .

Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the probability change state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the time-short state.

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

In this embodiment, as the hold memory information, the production control command (first control) indicating that the hold memory number has increased or decreased for the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number, respectively.
In this example, a reserved memory number addition designation command, a second reserved memory number addition designation command, a first reserved memory number subtraction designation command, and a second pending memory number subtraction designation command are transmitted. For example, the pending storage information in the following manner may be transmitted, not limited to the one shown in this embodiment.

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

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

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

(4) Designating which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 the start winning prize (whether the first holding memory or the second holding memory has increased) is designated as the hold memory information In addition to transmitting the production control command (first start winning designation command, second start winning designation command), a reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number is transmitted separately. The increased reserved memory number (first reserved memory number or second reserved memory number) may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

Command C4XX (H) and command C6XX (H) are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. Of these, command C4X
X (H) is an effect control command (symbol design command) that indicates whether or not a big hit, a small hit or not, and a big win type determination result among the winning determination results. The command C6XX (H) is an effect control command indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range of the variation pattern type determination random number is included in the winning determination result. (Variation category command).

In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing described later (see FIG. 22), the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not it is a big hit, a small hit or not, Then, it is determined in which determination value range the random value for determining the variation pattern type falls. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit or the small hit or a value for designating the type of the big hit is set, and the production control microcomputer 1
Control to transmit to 00. Further, a value for designating the range of the judgment value as the judgment result is set in the EXT data of the variation category command, and the effect control microcomputer 100 is set.
Control to send to. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit or a small hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and the type of the big hit, Based on the variation category command, the variation pattern type can be recognized when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number becomes a predetermined determination value.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a symbol designation command. As shown in FIG.
In this embodiment, EXT is determined depending on whether or not the big hit or the small hit is made and the type of the big hit.
Data is set and a symbol designation command is transmitted.

For example, if it is determined that it will be “out” in the winning effect processing described below,
The CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 1 designation command) in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Also, for example, if it is determined that “normally big hit”, C
The PU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 2 designation command) in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Also, for example, if it is determined that “probable big hit”, CP
U56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 3 designation command) in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, if it is determined that “suddenly probable big hit”, C
The PU 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 “small hit” is obtained, the CPU 5
6 transmits a symbol designating command (symbol 5 designating 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.

16 and 17 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of the contents of the variable category command. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 17, in this embodiment, which gaming state is displayed, which display result is the display result of the special symbol or production symbol, the random number for determining the variation pattern type at the start winning prize A value is set in the EXT data according to whether the value is determined to be in any determination value 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 range of the determination values 1 to 89 is non-reach CA2-1 regardless of the total number of pending storage.
Because the fluctuation pattern types are commonly assigned, the production control microcomputer 100 recognizes that at least the fluctuation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1 based on the reception of the fluctuation category 1 command. can do. Then CP
When the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is 90 to 99, U56 transmits a variation category 2 command in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 100 to 169, the CPU 56 adds “
A variable category 3 command in which “02 (H)” is set is transmitted. Next, when the variation pattern type determination random number value is 170 to 199, the CPU 56 adds “03” to the EXT data.
A variable category 4 command in which (H) is set is transmitted. Next, when the variation pattern type determination random number is 200 to 214, the CPU 56 adds “04 (H
) ”Is sent to the variable category 5 command. Next, when the variation pattern type determination random number value is 215 to 229, the CPU 56 adds “05 (H)” to the EXT data.
A variable category 6 command in which is set is transmitted. 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 a threshold value 89 used to determine which of the above-described variation categories belongs,
Specifically, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 are boundaries of the range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern type in the loss variation pattern type determination table shown in FIGS. 10 (A) and 10 (B). It was derived by picking up the possible value. The same applies to the subsequent fluctuation categories 8 to 9 and 21 to 29, and FIGS. 9 (A) to 9 (D).
Further, a threshold value used for category determination is derived by picking up a value that can be a boundary of a range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG.

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. The random number value for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 74
(That is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-1), CP
U56 transmits a variation category 21 command in which “10 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 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 determines that the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251 (that is, the super C
When the variation pattern type is A3-3), a variation category 23 command in which “12 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted.

Further, 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. The random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 38
(That is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-1), CP
U56 transmits the variation category 24 command in which “13 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, the CPU 56 determines that the variation pattern type determination random number is 39 to 79 (
In other words, in the case of normal CA3-2 variation pattern type), the EXT data contains “
14 (H) "is set, and the variation category 25 command is transmitted. Next, the CPU 56
When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 251 (that is, super CA3
-3 variation pattern type), a variation category 26 command in which “15 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted.

Further, for example, when it is determined that a sudden probability variation is a big win 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 100. Determine. Random number for determining variation pattern type is 1 to 1
If it is 00 (ie, if it is a special CA4-1 variation pattern type), CP
U56 transmits the variation category 27 command in which “16 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the random number for variation pattern type determination is 101 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is special CA4-2), the CPU 56 adds “17 (
H) ”is set and the variable category 28 command is 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 non-reach CA2-1,
As for the variation pattern types of Super CA 2-5 and Super CA 3-3, a common determination value is assigned regardless of the total number of pending storage (see FIG. 9 and FIG. 10). Inconsistency does not occur with the variation pattern type of the variation display executed at the same time. Therefore, 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 Non-reach CA2-1, Super CA
Only when it is determined that the variation pattern type is 2-5 and Super CA3-3, FIG.
6 and a variation category command (specifically, variation category 1 command, variation category 7 command, variation category 23 command, variation category 26 command only) shown in FIG. In the case of a result, the variable category command may not be transmitted. 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). There is a case in which an effect is executed at a timing of a subsequent hold shift, and an effect in which the hold display to be notified changes to any special display mode is executed. Hereinafter, the hold display displayed in the normal mode is also referred to as “normal hold”, and the hold display displayed in the special display mode is also referred to as “special hold”. 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.

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

18 and 19 show a game control microcomputer 56 mounted on the main board 31. FIG.
It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of the special symbol process process (step S26) which 0 (specifically CPU56) performs. 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 receives the first start winning opening 1
If the first start port switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won 3 is turned on, that is, if the start winning to the first start winning port 13 has occurred, the first start port switch passing process Are 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). And steps S300-S3
Any one of 10 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. It also determines the variation pattern and the variation time (
Variable display time: The time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display) is determined as the variable symbol variable display time. 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 changed to step S30.
The value is updated to a value corresponding to 8 (8 in this example). If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S30.
Update to a value corresponding to 0 (0 in this example). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (see FIG. 30), and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

Preliminary winning opening process (step S305): This process 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 designating 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 flag (
For example, a process of setting a probability variation 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 winning 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. 20 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 20A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process of step S312. FIG. 20B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

First, the first start port switch passage process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start port switch passage process that is executed when the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first 1
Whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the number of reserved memories 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). CPU5
6 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 21) (step S1214A). In the process of step S1214A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

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

Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a 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 winning presentation effect process is executed to determine in advance the variation display result and variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected winning winning is executed at the time of starting winning (step S1217A). Then, the CPU 56 sends a symbol designation command based on the determination result of the winning effect processing to the effect controlling microcomputer 1.
Control to transmit to 00 (step S1218A) and control to transmit the variation category command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1219A).
. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220A).

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

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

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

In this embodiment, by executing the process of step S1215A,
When there is a start winning in the first start winning opening 13, the winning effect process in step S1217A is executed only when the gaming state is the normal state. Further, in this embodiment, when the process of step S1216A is executed, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13, only when the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is not set, step S121 is executed.
7A winning effect processing is executed. It should be noted that the step S is performed only when the game is in the big hit gaming state.
In the case of the small hit gaming state, the process does not shift to 1217A, and step S1217A is performed.
It is possible to shift to and execute the winning effect processing.

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, in the special symbol process process, the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (see step S305) to the big hit end process (see step S307).
The process up to is being executed.

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

If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). CPU5
6 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 21) (step S1214B). In the process of step S1214B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

Next, the CPU 56 executes winning effect processing (step S1217B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (step S1218B),
Control is performed to transmit the variation category command to the production control microcomputer 100 (
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 memory when in the time-short state, conversely, only in the time-short state, the winning-time effect process in step S1217B is executed to designate the symbol. The command and the variable category command may be transmitted, and in the normal state, the designating command and the variable category command may not be transmitted without executing the winning effect process in step S1217B.

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. 22 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in steps S1217A and S1217B. In the winning effect processing, first, the CPU 56 performs steps S1214A and S121.
The jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in 4B is compared with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 8A, and it is confirmed whether or not they match (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, determining the type of big hit or changing the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing In addition to this, 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 change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG.
It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays will be executed after confirming whether or not the state is surely changed in step S221 at the time of the start winning, until the actual display of the variation based on the start winning is actually started. There is. For this reason, the game state has changed (for example, the start of change) from when it is confirmed whether or not it is in the probable variation state at step S221 at the time of starting winning, until when the fluctuation display based on the starting winning is actually started. If 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) do not necessarily match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the determination at the start winning prize is made based on the game state after the change. Also good.

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

If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (step S22)
3), the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data “00 (H)” indicating “out of range” to the symbol designation command (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 in step S225 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (step S6 described later)
1 reference) does not necessarily match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the determination at the start winning prize is made based on the game state after the change. Also good.

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

For example, the CPU 56 sets 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, in step S232 described later,
It is determined whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is equal to or less than the threshold value 219. If the value is equal to or less than the threshold value 219 (that is, 1 to 219), “07 (H ) ”Is set (see FIG. 16). If the threshold value is not less than 219 (that is, 220 to 251), the variable category command EXT
It is determined that “08 (H)” is set as data (see FIG. 16).

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 89 in step S232 described later. Is “00 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command
Is determined to be set (see FIG. 16). Further, when the threshold is 99 or less (that is, 90
In the case of ˜99), it is determined that “01 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). Further, when the threshold is 169 or less (that is, 100)
169), it is determined that “02 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold is 199 or less (ie, 17
0 to 199), “03 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command
Is determined to be set (see FIG. 16). Further, when the threshold is 214 or less (that is, 2
(In the case of 00 to 214), “04 (H) as the EXT data of the variable category command
"Is set (see FIG. 16). If the threshold is 229 or less (ie,
215 to 229), “05 (H
) ”Is set (see FIG. 16). If the threshold value is not less than 229 (that is, 230 to 251), “06 (
H) ”is set (see FIG. 16).

In the example of threshold determination described above, 89, 99, and 169 in order from the smallest threshold value.
199, 214, and 229 are determined, so that the value determined by the later order threshold value does not fall within the range of the previous order threshold value or less. 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, 1 below the threshold value in the previous order.
It will not be within the range of -89, and it will be determined whether it is in the range of 90-99. In this embodiment, 89, 99, 169, and 199 are in order from the smallest threshold value.
, 214 and 229 are shown, but conversely, 229, 2 in order from the larger one.
14, 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 can be determined whether or not it is “out of” or “out of super reach”.

When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (step S22).
3), the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data “04 (H)” indicating “small hit” to the symbol designation command (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 will be described later in step S <b> 2.
32, it is determined that the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is less than or equal to the threshold value 251 (1 to 251), and it is determined that “18 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command. (See FIG. 17). In the case of a small hit, it may be determined that the EXT data “18 (H)” is set as it is without performing the threshold determination.

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

Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the symbol designation command (step S230). In this case, when it is determined that the “normal big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 determines that the EXT data “01 (H
) ”Is set in the symbol designating command. Further, when it is determined that “probable big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 outputs EXT data “02 (H)” indicating that “probable big hit”.
Is set in the symbol designating command. If it is determined that “suddenly probable big hit”, the CPU 56 determines that the EXT data “03 (H
) ”Is set in the symbol designating 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 “10 (
H) ”is set (see FIG. 17). When the threshold value is 149 or less (that is, when it is 75 to 149), “11 (
H) ”is set (see FIG. 17). If the threshold value is not less than 149 (that is, 150 to 251), “12” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command.
(H) ”is set (see FIG. 17).

Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines “probability big hit”, the thresholds 38 and 7 are used.
9 is 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 smaller than the threshold value 38 in step S232 described later, and if it is equal to or smaller than the threshold value 38 (that is, 1 to 38). Is “1” as the EXT data of the variable category command.
3 (H) ”is determined (see FIG. 17). If the threshold value is 79 or less (that is, 39 to 79), “14 (
H) ”is set (see FIG. 17). If the threshold value is not 79 or less (that is, 80 to 251), “15 (H
) ”Is set (see FIG. 17).

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 described later, and if it is less than or equal to the threshold value 100 (that is, 1 to 100). Is the EXT data for the variable category command.
16 (H) ”is determined (see FIG. 17). If the threshold is not less than 100 (
That is, in the case of 101 to 251), it is determined that “17 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17).

Next, the CPU 56 determines the threshold value set in steps S226, S228, and S231, and the random number for determining the variation pattern type extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B (random 2).
) Is used to determine which judgment value range the variation pattern type determination random number value is (step S232).

In steps S226, S228, and S231, instead of setting a predetermined threshold value, a variation pattern type determination table (see FIGS. 9 and 10) is set. In step S232, the set variation pattern type is set. Using the judgment table,
You may make it determine the range of the random number for a variation pattern type determination, and which variation pattern type it becomes.

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. 16 and 17 depending on which variation pattern type is determined in step S232. A process of setting any value of (H) ”to“ 18 (H) ”to the EXT data of the variable category command is performed.

In this embodiment, 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 receiving the category command,
You may make it perform the pending | holding notice effect mentioned later.

23 and 24 show the special symbol normal process (step S) in the special symbol process.
300). In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is performed. finish. For example, CP
When U56 transmits the customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, U56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration request command is repeatedly set based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completed flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

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

In this embodiment, the process of steps S52 to S54 is executed, so that the first
The variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the special symbol. In other words, control is performed so that the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol. In addition, not only the aspect shown in this embodiment, for example, the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 1
The first special symbol and the second special symbol may be displayed in a change order in the order of winning a prize.

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

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

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

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines whether the RAM 5
Each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of 5 corresponds to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Store it in the save area. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1. Therefore, each first
The order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) are extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or the second reserved memory number). ) = 1
, 2, 3 and 4 in order.

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

Moreover, CPU56 performs control which transmits a background designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control according to the present game state (step S60). In this case, when the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability variation state background designation command. In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time-short state background designation command when only the time-short flag indicating the time-short state is set and the probability variation flag is not set. If neither the probability change flag nor the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

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

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

Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 performs step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process and step S12 of the second start port switch passing process.
The big hit determination random number extracted at 14B and stored in advance in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer is read out to determine the big hit. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and if they match, executes the process of determining the big hit or the small hit It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

The big hit determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state, the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is in a non-probable change state (a normal state or a short time state). Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. A normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) set smaller than the hour big hit determination table is provided. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), step S7
Move to 1. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be “probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, after the jackpot game is over, it is reset when the next jackpot occurs.

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

If the value of the random R does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is out of step, the step S7 is continued.
Move to 5.

In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S7).
2). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56
A jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8D is selected. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects a big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type corresponding to a value that matches the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area.
"Normal jackpot", "Probability variation jackpot" or "Sudden probability variation jackpot") is determined as the jackpot type (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 performs extraction in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process and step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process.
The big hit type determination random number stored in advance in the hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer is read to determine the big hit type. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 25 shows a variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process.
It is a flowchart which shows. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A-1 as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types.
One of 32C (see FIGS. 9A to 9C) is selected (step S92). And
The process proceeds to step S100.

When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 9D) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. )) Is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S95). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability change state or the time reduction state, and is reset when the time reduction state ends. Specifically, if it is decided to be “normal jackpot”,
A time reduction flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. In addition, after the big hit game is over, it is reset when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times). Even before the end of the predetermined number of fluctuation displays,
The hourly flag is reset. Further, when it is determined to be “probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”, the probability variation flag is set and the time-short flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. When the next big hit occurs, the time reduction flag is reset together with the probability variation flag.

If the time reduction flag is not set (N in step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S96). If the total pending storage number is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135A for detachment as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 10A) is selected (step S97). And step S
100.

When the total pending storage number is 3 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table for deviation as a table used to determine one of the plurality of variation pattern types. 135B (see FIG. 10B) is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is a probability change state or a time reduction state (in this embodiment, the time reduction state is always set when the state is changed to the probability change state. Are also transferred (see steps S169 and S170), step S9.
If it is determined as Y in 5), the CPU 56 may be used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. As the table to be used, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C (FIG. 10C
)) Is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

In this embodiment, when the processing of steps S95 to S99 is executed and the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation for loss shown in FIG. The pattern type determination table 135B is selected. Further, when the gaming state is the probability changing state or the time-shortening state, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C shown in FIG. 10C is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-2 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S100, which will be described later, and when the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-2 is determined, the process changes in step S102. Short reach variation non-reach PA1-2 is determined as a pattern (see FIG. 12). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game state is a probability change state or a short time state, or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, a change display of a shortened change may be performed. In this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation (see FIG. 10C) used in the probability variation state and the short time state, and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storage (see FIG. 10). 10 (B)) is a different table, but a common table may be used as a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (variation pattern type determination random number) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and step S92.
By referring to the table selected in S94, S97, S98 or S99, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S100).

Next, based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S100, the CPU 56 uses a table used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types.
One of the hit fluctuation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 11) and the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 12) is selected (step S101).
. Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S101. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S103). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. CPU 5
6 is an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern,
Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S104).

Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S105). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S106).

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 13) according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, if the type of the big hit is “normal big hit”, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is “ordinary big hit”, specifically, the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”.
It can be determined by confirming whether or not. Further, when the big hit type is “probability big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is “probable big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. . When neither “normal big hit” nor “probable big hit” (that is, “suddenly positive big hit”), the CPU
56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (step S115).

On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 (step S110).
N), it is confirmed whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (step S1
16 N), that is, in the case of a deviation, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S118).

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

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not a reserved memory number subtraction designation command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted is determined by, for example, step S1 described later.
In 122, when a pending storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted, a pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag indicating that the pending storage number subtraction designation command has been transmitted is set. What is necessary is just to confirm whether the command transmission completion flag is set. Also, in this case, the set reserved memory number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is reset by special symbol stop processing or jackpot end processing, which will be described later, when the special symbol fluctuation display is terminated or when the big jackpot is terminated. That's fine.

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

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

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56, if it is set, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state, the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state, and the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state. Is reset (step S132), and a control for transmitting a big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S133).
Specifically, when the type of jackpot is “normal jackpot” or “probability jackpot”, a jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. When the type of big hit is sudden probability change big hit, the small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A002 (
H)). Whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit” is data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer) Based on the determination.

In addition, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the big hit has occurred) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S134). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, “15 times in case of“ normal big hit ”or“ probable big hit ”, 2 times in case of“ suddenly promising big hit ”) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S13).
5). The round time per round in the big hit game is also set. Specifically, in the case of sudden probability change big hit, 0.1 seconds is set as the round time, and in the case of normal big hit or probability change big hit, 29 seconds is set as the round time. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S136).

On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the hourly number counter that indicates the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the timeless state is 0 (step S137). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the CPU 5
6 decrements the value of the time-count counter by −1 (step S138). Then, the CPU 56
When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the time reduction flag is reset (step S140).

Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 sends a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start command (command A002 (H)) to the microcomputer 100 for effect control.
) Is transmitted (step S142). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). Also, the number of times of opening (for example 2
Times) is set (step S144). In addition, the opening time per time of the big winning opening in the small hit game is set. Specifically, it is the same as the round time per sudden change big hit 0.1
The second is set as the opening time per time of the big winning opening in the small hit game. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S145).

If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S141), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S146).

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

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

If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit that ends this time is a normal big hit (step S166). Whether or not it is “ordinary big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. . If it is a normal big hit, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag and shifts to a time reduction state (step S167). In addition, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 10)
(0 times) is set (step S168).

CP is usually not big hit (ie if it is a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit), CP
U56 sets the probability variation flag to shift to the probability variation state (step S169) and sets the time reduction flag to shift to the time reduction state (step S170).

Then, the CPU 56 changes the value of the special symbol process flag to the special symbol normal process (step S
300) (step S171).

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the special symbol display control process (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol changing process is being executed), the CPU
56 performs processing for setting or updating the special symbol display control data for special symbol variation display in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (step S3202). In this case, C
PU56 is a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer.
The special symbol display control data for performing the variable display is set or updated. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. Thereafter, the display control process (step S22).
And a drive signal is output to the special symbol display units 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data.
The special symbol variation display in 8b is executed.

If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when the special symbol stop processing is entered), the CPU 56 stops the special symbol stop symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. A process of setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S).
3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol stop symbols are stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b.

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 31 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. Production control CPU1
01 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main process, first, R
An initialization process is performed for clearing the AM region, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) (step S701). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S
703), the following effect control process is executed.

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 production control process, the current control state (
A process corresponding to the effect control process flag) is selected 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, among the processes corresponding to the control state, the current control state (
The process corresponding to the 4th symbol process flag) is selected and the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 are controlled to display the 4th symbol.

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

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

33 to 35 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the 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 (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

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

If the received effect control command is any symbol designating command (step S621)
), The effect control CPU 101 stores the received symbol designation command in the first free storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM (step S622).
).

If the effect control command received is any variation category command (step S6).
23) The effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation category command in the storage area where the latest symbol designation command is stored among the storage areas of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM ( Step S624).

If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number addition designation command (step S6)
25) The effect control CPU 101 sends the received first reserved memory number addition designation command to the RA
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 M (step S62).
6). 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. (Steps S1215A to S1219A)
In this case, the production control CPU 101 stores the received first reserved memory number addition designation command in the first free storage area in the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. .

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). Also, the production control CPU 101
1 is the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area formed in the RAM.
Addition is performed (step S628).

If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command (step S6)
29) The presentation control CPU 101 sends the received second reserved memory number addition designation command to the RA
Of the storage areas of the start winning command storage area formed in M, the latest symbol designating command and variable category command are stored in the storage area (step S63).
0).

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). Also, the production control CPU 101
The value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area formed in the RAM is 1
Addition is performed (step S632).

If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S6)
33) The effect control CPU 101 erases one hold display in the first hold storage display unit 9a, shifts the remaining hold display one by one, and stores the first hold storage number in the first hold storage display unit 9a. The display is updated (step S634). The effect control CPU 101 is a RAM.
1 is subtracted from the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area formed in (
Step S635).

If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S6)
36) The effect control CPU 101 erases one hold display in the second hold storage display unit 9b, shifts the remaining hold display one by one, and stores the second hold storage number in the second hold storage display unit 9b. The display is updated (step S637). The effect control CPU 101 is a RAM.
1 is subtracted from the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area formed in (
Step S638).

If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (step S639)
The effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen (for example, a blue display color background screen) corresponding to the normal state (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 short time state background designation command (step S642)
The effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen (for example, a background screen with a green display color) corresponding to the time-short 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 certain change state background designation command (step S646)
The CPU 101 for effect control changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen (for example, a background screen with a red display color) 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 (step S649)
The effect control CPU 101 sets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag (step S650). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 sets a second symbol variation designation command reception flag (step S652).

If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101
A flag corresponding to the received effect control command is set (step S653). For example,
If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command, a jackpot start designation command reception flag is set. If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command, a jackpot end designation command reception flag is set. Then, control goes to a step S611.

FIG. 36 shows the effect control process (step S7) in the main process shown in FIG.
05). In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 10
1. First, a hold notice effect setting process for setting presence / absence of a hold notice effect and a change pattern is executed (step S800A).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs step S according to the value of the effect control process flag.
One of the processes in 800 to S807 is performed. 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 changed to the effect symbol changing process (step S802).
Update to a value corresponding to.

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 fluctuation time is over, the value of the production control process flag is set to the production symbol fluctuation stop process (step S).
803).

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 displayed as a jackpot display process (step S804) or a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).
Update to a value corresponding to.

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 processed during the round (step S8).
05).

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

FIG. 37 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 probabilistic status flag or the short-time status flag is set (ie,
If it is a certain change state or a short time state), the process is ended as it is.

If neither the probabilistic status flag nor the short-time status flag is set (ie,
In the normal state), the effect control CPU 101 newly receives the reserved memory number addition designation command (the reserved memory number addition designation command newly stored in the start winning command storage area).
Is a first reserved storage 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 port 14 occurs while being controlled to the probability changing state or the short time state 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.

Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the first reserved memory number is 2 or more (step S6004). Whether or not the first reserved storage number is 2 or more is, for example, the first
This can be determined by checking the first reserved memory number stored in the 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, 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 production control CPU 101
Based on the latest variable category command and the first reserved storage number, the final display mode determination table for determining the final display mode of the latest hold display is selected. And C for production control
The PU 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.

38 and 39 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the final display mode determination table. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 39, in this embodiment, in the final display mode determination table, as the final display mode of the hold display, normal hold (without special hold), normal hold (with special hold), blue hold , And a red hold are assigned respectively.
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. The final display mode itself is normally on hold, but the hold notice effect is executed. On the other hand, “normal hold (without special hold)” does not change to a special hold at all, and does not change as a normal hold until the hold is consumed and the hold display is erased. It corresponds to the one that does not execute the production itself.

If 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 there is room for temporarily changing the hold display to special hold. Absent. Therefore, the final display mode determination table for the first hold storage number “2” shown in FIGS. 38A to 38C includes only normal hold (without special hold), blue hold, and red hold. Each decision value is assigned, and there is no decision value allocation for normal hold (via special hold).

In the case where the hold display is configured to be able to change 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 may be displayed.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, 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 1
01 determines that the final display mode of the hold display is “normal hold (without special hold)”, and does not 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 deviation (variation category 1 shown in FIG. 16), the final display mode determination table for the two hold and non-reach deviation shown in FIG. If the category indicates super-reach deviation (fluctuation category 7 shown in FIG. 16), the last two display mode determination tables for super-reach deviation shown in FIG. The variation category shown indicates a super reach jackpot (variation categories 23 and 26 shown in FIG.
), A final display mode determination table for two reserved and super-reach big hits shown in FIG. 38C is selected. In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control has the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area (see Steps S628 and S635) of “3” or “4”.
If the fluctuation category indicated by the fluctuation category command indicates non-reach deviation (fluctuation category 1 shown in FIG. 16), 3 to 4 holds and non-reach deviation shown in FIG. If the change category indicated by the change category command indicates that the super-reach is off (change category 7 shown in FIG. 16), the hold 3-4 shown in FIG. 39 (E) is selected. When the final display mode determination table for individual and super-reach deviation 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. 17), FIG. 3) and the final display mode determination table for super reach jackpot shown in FIG. And
The effect control CPU 101 uses the selected final display mode determination table to perform a lottery process based on random numbers, and determines the final display mode of the latest hold display.

As shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, in this embodiment, when the super reach is lost or the super reach is a big hit, the blue hold or the final hold is finally made as compared with the case where the non-reach is lost. 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.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, in this embodiment, when the super reach big hit is achieved, 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. Further, as shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, in this embodiment, in the case of a super reach big hit,
Compared to the case of non-reach and super-reach, the rate of finally changing to red hold is higher than blue hold. 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. 38 and FIG. 39, a case where the on-hold notice effect is configured to be executed when the determination result at the time of winning is out of non-reach, super-reach out, and super reach big hit. 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.

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 hold), or the variable category indicates a super reach outage or a super reach big hit. If not, the process ends. When it is decided to execute the hold notice effect (Y in step S6006)
), The effect control CPU 101 determines the change pattern of the hold display to be notified based on the received latest variation category command, the first hold memory number, and the final display mode (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.

40 and 41 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the change pattern determination table. In FIG. 40 and FIG. 41, special △ indicates special holding in a triangular display, and special □
Indicates a special hold in a rectangular display.

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. 40 (A) is selected, and if the final display mode determined in step S6005 is red hold, it is shown in FIG. 40 (B). A change pattern determination table for two reservations and red storage is selected.

As shown in FIG. 40A, the 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. 40B, 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 first reserved memory number is “2”, the timing of the hold shift is 1.
Since there is only rotation, the final display mode is changed to blue hold or red hold at the hold shift timing without going through special hold.

The effect control CPU 101 also stores the first reserved memory number storage area (steps S628 and S6).
35), the first reserved memory number stored in “3” is “3”.
If the final display mode determined in step 5 is normal hold (with special hold), the three hold and change patterns determination table for normal hold shown in FIG. 40C is selected, and the final display determined in step S6005 If the mode is blue holding, the change pattern determination table for three holdings and blue holding shown in FIG. 40D is selected, and if the final display mode determined in step S6005 is red holding, FIG. 3) and the change pattern determination table for red reservation shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 40C, determination values are assigned to the change pattern 31 and the change pattern 32 in the change pattern determination table for three reservations and for normal reservation, respectively. The change pattern 31 displays the hold display subject to notice at the time of start winning,
This is a change pattern in which the hold display for the advance notice is changed to a special hold with a triangular display at the timing of the hold shift for the second time, and the hold display for the advance notice is changed to the normal hold again at the timing of the second hold shift. 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 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 advance notice hold display is changed to normal hold again at the shift timing.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 40D, determination values are assigned to the change pattern 33 and the change pattern 34 in the change pattern determination table for three reservations and blue storage, respectively. 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, as shown in FIG. 40E, the determination value is assigned to each of the change pattern 35 and the change pattern 36 in the change pattern determination table for three reservations and red reservation. 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.

The effect control CPU 101 also stores the first reserved memory number storage area (steps S628 and S6).
35), the number of the first reserved memory stored in “4” is “4”.
If the final display mode determined in 5 is normal hold (with special hold), the change pattern determination table for 4 holds and normal hold shown in FIG. 41F is selected, and the final display determined in step S6005 If the mode is blue hold, the four hold and blue hold change pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 41G are selected. If the final display mode determined in step S6005 is red pending, the variation category indicated by the variation category command further indicates non-reach or super-reach deviation (variation category 1 or variation category 7 shown in FIG. 16). ), The change pattern determination table for the four hold and non-reach out / super reach out and red hold shown in FIG. 41 (H) is selected, and the change category indicated by the change category command indicates the super reach jackpot. If it is a thing (variation categories 23 and 26 shown in FIG. 17), the change pattern determination table for four reservations, super reach big hit and red reservation shown in FIG. 41 (I) is selected.

As shown in FIG. 41F, the change pattern determination table for four reservations and for normal reservation includes a change pattern 401, a change pattern 402, a change pattern 403, and a change pattern 4.
A determination value is assigned to each of 04. 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.

Further, as shown in FIG. 41G, in the change pattern determination table for four reservations and for blue storage, the determination values for the change pattern 405, the change pattern 406, the change pattern 407, and the change pattern 408, respectively. Allocated. 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.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 41 (H) and (I), a change pattern determination table for four hold and non-reach out / super reach out and red hold, 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, and the change pattern 414, respectively.

The change pattern 409 displays the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold after the start winning,
At the time of the third hold shift, the notice hold display for the advance notice is changed to a special hold with a triangle display. At the time of the second hold shift, the notice display for the notice notice is changed to red hold, and at the timing of the third hold shift. This is a change pattern in which the hold display subject to notice is displayed as it is in red hold. 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. Also, the change pattern 41
2, after displaying the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold at the start winning, change the hold display of the notice object to the special hold of the rectangular display 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 red hold and the hold display for the advance notice is displayed as it is in red hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Also,
The change pattern 413 changes the hold display for the advance notice to the special hold in the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display for the advance notice in the normal hold at the time of starting winning.
This is a change pattern in which the hold display for the advance notice is displayed as a rectangular special hold at the timing of the hold shift for the second time, and the hold display for the advance notice is changed to red hold at the timing of the hold shift for the third time. 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.

As shown in FIG. 41, in this embodiment, when the first reserved storage number is “4”,
When starting a prize, the hold display for the advance notice is displayed as normal hold, changed to special hold at the timing of the first hold shift, normal hold or blue hold at the timing of the third hold shift,
It is configured to be able to change to red hold. 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 to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 40C to 40E, in this embodiment, the first reserved storage number is “3”.
Even in this case, since the hold display for the notice target is displayed as the normal hold at the start winning prize, when the hold display for the notice target is displayed at the third position in the first hold storage display section 9a (start prize winning) In the later state), the hold display of the notice target does not change from special hold to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold. Therefore, in this embodiment, during the period when the hold display for the advance notice is displayed at the fourth and third positions, the hold display for the advance notice is unlikely to change from the special hold to the normal hold. . 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, it is configured so that special hold, blue hold, red hold can be displayed immediately at the time of starting winning, or without waiting for the next hold shift after displaying special hold Immediately execute the action effect described later, from special hold to normal hold or blue hold,
Even if it is the period when the hold display for the advance notice is displayed at the 4th or 3rd position by configuring it to change to red hold, the hold display for the advance notice is normally held from special hold Alternatively, it may be configured to change to blue hold or red hold. However, even in such a configuration, during the period in which the notice hold display is displayed at the fourth or third position, at least the notice display is changed from special hold to normal hold. It is preferable that the rate of change be low.

Further, in this embodiment, the effect effect described later can be executed at the timing of the hold shift after the special hold is displayed, and the hold display of the notice target remains the special hold even if the action effect is executed. Or change to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold.
For example, in the change patterns 401 and 403 shown in FIG. 41 (F), 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 and the special hold is started. Can change to normal hold. Further, for example, in the change patterns 402 and 404 shown in FIG. 41 (F), 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. 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.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 40C to 40E and FIGS. 41F to 41, in this embodiment, there are two types of special hold: a special hold with a triangle display and a special hold with a rectangular display. However, when the special display of the rectangular display is displayed, the ratio of the red display as the final display mode is higher than when the special display of the triangular display is displayed. . 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.

As shown in FIGS. 41 (H) and (I), in this embodiment, even if the special hold is returned to the normal hold, the red hold is finally displayed (that is, once the normal hold is returned, the discouragement is given). Change pattern (change pattern 41).
1, 414) is provided, and the determination value is assigned so that the change pattern 411, 414 of the revival pattern can be determined only when the super reach is a big hit. 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. ,
Expectation (reliability) for jackpot 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. Expectation (reliability)
As long as the is high.

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. 41 (H) and (I), the determination result at the time of winning is non-reach out / super reach out or super reach big hit only when there are four on-holds and red on-hold. Although the case where a different change pattern determination table is used depending on whether it is is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, hold 2 shown in FIGS. 40 (A) to (E)
The change pattern determination table for three or three holds, and the change pattern determination table for four holds and normal hold or blue hold shown in FIGS. 41 (F) and 41 (G) also vary depending on the winning determination result. A pattern determination table may be used. In this case, for example, in the case where the change pattern of the revival pattern is provided even when the final display mode is the blue hold as described above, the non-reach shift / super mode is performed by a mode similar to FIGS. A change pattern determination table for losing reach and a change pattern determination table for super reach big hits are provided. It may be configured such that it is determined whether or not the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is high.

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. 41 (H), 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 for non-reach and super-reach.

Moreover, the example of the change pattern shown in FIGS. 40 and 41 is an example, and various change patterns may be provided. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 40 and FIG. 41, the case where the normal hold is changed to the special hold at the timing of the first hold shift is shown. A change pattern for changing from normal hold to special hold at the hold shift timing may be provided. Further, for example, a change pattern that changes to red holding after changing to blue holding may be provided.

40 and 41 show a case where only a change pattern in which special display of either triangle display or rectangular display is displayed is provided. For example, the special display of triangle display changes to the special display of rectangular display. It is also possible to provide a change pattern that changes from a special display of rectangular display to a special display of triangular display.

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. 42 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 S81).
2). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801).
) To a value corresponding to () (step S813).

FIG. 43 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 production control CPU 101 performs step S80.
The display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol) is determined according to the variation pattern command read out at 00 and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) (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. 44 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. 44, when the received display result specifying command indicates “normal jackpot” (when the received display result specifying command is the display result 2 specifying command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. A combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are arranged in the same even number as symbols is determined. If the received display result designation command indicates “probable big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU
101 determines the combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are arranged in the same odd number as the stop symbols.

Further, when the received display result designation command indicates “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as the stop symbol. In the case of “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

For example, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other.
The stop symbol of the production symbol is determined. 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 in a probabilistic state (in this embodiment, an odd symbol) is also referred to as a probable variation symbol, and a symbol in recalling that it is not in a probable variation state (an even symbol in this embodiment) 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 certain change state flag nor the short time state flag is set (that is, in the normal state), the CP for effect control
U101 confirms whether or not the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S8003). If the 1st symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (
That is, if the variable display of the first special symbol 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 step S
By executing the processes of 8002 and S8003, the process of steps S8004 to S8010 is executed only when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed when the game state is the normal state, and the notice target hold display It can be changed to special hold, or the effect can be executed.

Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not there is a display time of special hold in the first hold memory (step S8004). Whether or not there is a display timing for special hold is determined by, for example, a hold notice effect setting information storage area (
The change pattern stored in step S6008) is confirmed, and it is determined by checking whether or not there is an ordinary hold → special Δ or special □ at the timing of the current fluctuation start (hold shift). it can. If there is something that has a special hold display timing, the production control CPU 101 changes the special hold display timing to the special hold in the first hold storage display unit 9a (step S8005). . In this case, when the change pattern is normal hold → special Δ, the triangle is changed to special hold, and when normal change → special □ is changed, the change is changed to rectangular special hold.

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,
It can be determined by checking whether there is a special □ → red hold.

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 that it is the timing at which the effect can be performed even when the normal hold is changed to the special hold, and performing the processing after step S8007. Further, for example, it may be configured to provide a dedicated action effect when changing from normal hold to special hold, and even when this dedicated action effect is executed, it does not change to special hold (action effect) You may comprise so that there may be.

If there is a timing at which the action effect can be executed in the first hold memory, the effect control CPU 101 changes the hold display as an action effect determination table for determining the presence and type of the action effect. A table corresponding to the aspect is selected (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, the first
When the first and third hold displays displayed on the hold storage display unit 9a are the execution timing of the action effect, first, the presence or absence of the action effect with respect to the first hold display and When the type is determined and it is decided to execute the action effect, the action 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.

45 and 46 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. 45 (A) at the timing of changing from special hold in triangular display to normal hold based on the change pattern. Also, if the timing changes from special hold in rectangular display to normal hold,
A special □ → normal suspension action effect determination table shown in FIG. 45 (B) is selected. Also, if the timing 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. 45C 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 action effect determination table for special □ → special □ shown in FIG. 45D 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. 46E is selected. Further, if the timing changes from the special hold in the rectangular display to the blue hold, the special effect → blue hold action effect determination table shown in FIG. 46 (F) is selected. Also, if the timing changes from the special hold in the triangle display to the red hold, a special Δ → red hold action effect determination table shown in FIG. 46 (G) is selected. If the timing changes from the special display in the rectangular display to the red reservation, FIG.
Select the special effect-> red-holding effect determination table shown in FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, 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 FIG. 45 and FIG. 46, 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.

45 (A) and 45 (B) are tables used when the special hold is changed to the normal hold, and the 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). The action effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 45C and 45D are tables used when there is no change in special hold, and are tables for selecting a pattern for maintaining the display mode of the hold display at present. Although there is
In particular, since the selection ratio of the action effect B is high, it can be said that the effect effect B is an effect effect of a pattern that maintains the display mode of the hold display at present (pattern 2). In addition, FIG.
The action effect determination table shown in (H) is a table used when the special hold changes to the blue hold or the red hold, and is used to select a pattern that increases the display mode of the hold display to a high expectation level. It can be said that it is a table, and in particular, since the selection ratio of the action effect C is high, the action effect C can be said to be an action effect of a pattern that raises 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. 45 and 46, 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 rate of the type may be varied depending on 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, the presence / absence or type of reach). You may comprise.

In addition, 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 remains 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). . And step S801
Move to 2.

On the other hand, when the probability variation state flag or the time reduction state flag is set (step S80).
02), if the first symbol variation designation command reception flag has not been set (N in Step S8003), or if there is no action effect executable timing in the first reserved memory ( In step S8006 N), or when it is decided not to execute the action effect (N in step S8009), the effect control CPU 101 determines a normal process table corresponding to the variation pattern (process table without action effect). Select (
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 S).
8012).

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

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

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.

Further, the production control CPU 101 displays the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1,
In accordance with the lamp control execution data 1 and the sound number data 1), the 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 (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. From multiple types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to
A variation pattern to be used may be selected.

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. 48 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the production symbol variation processing, the production control CPU 101
First, 1 is subtracted from the value of the process timer (step S8101), and 1 is subtracted from the value of the variable time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8).
104). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S810).
5).

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 blue hold or red hold, CPU 1 for effect control
01, based on the change pattern stored in the hold notice effect setting information storage area (see step S6008), confirms whether or not the notice display of the notice target is changed 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, the effect control CPU 101 does not have the action effect end timing,
Based on the change pattern stored in the hold notice effect setting information storage area (see step S6008), it is determined whether there is any other hold storage that has a timing of changing to blue hold or red hold. Confirmation is made (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 controls the first hold storage display section 9a to change the display mode of the hold display to be notified 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, the effect control CPU 101 does not have the action effect end timing,
Based on the change pattern stored in the hold notice effect setting information storage area (see step S6008), it is checked whether or not there is any other hold memory that has a timing for changing to 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.

Then, if the variation time timer has timed out (step S8115), the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S8).
03) is updated to a value according to (step S8116).

FIG. 49 shows the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process.
It is a flowchart which shows. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101
First, it is confirmed 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. Therefore, 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 thus step S8302 is set.
The process proceeds to step S 8305 without executing the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol.

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 effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8311.

When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets 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), Small hits /
The determination can be made by checking whether or not a flag indicating that a sudden probability variable big hit start designation command has been received (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). The production control CPU 101
When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot start designation command reception flag is set, the set flag is reset.

Then, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (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 displayed as a jackpot display process (step S80).
The value is updated according to 4) (step S8310).

When it is determined that neither big hit nor small hit is made (step S8)
303 N), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8311).
).

Next, a specific example of the production mode of the hold notice effect will be described. FIG. 50 and FIG. 51 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the production mode of the hold notice effect. Among these, FIG. 50 shows an effect mode of the hold notice effect when the hold display of the notice target finally changes to red hold. Also,
FIG. 51 shows an effect mode of the hold notice effect when the notice target hold display finally returns to the normal hold. 50 and 51, the effect screen changes in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

First, using FIG. 50, a description will be given of an effect mode of a hold notice effect when the notice target hold display finally changes to red hold. As shown in FIG. 50 (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 middle left and right effect symbols. 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. 50 (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. 50 (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. 50 (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. In the example shown in FIG. 50 (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. 50 (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. 50 (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. 50 (5), a 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.
Even at the end timing of the action effect B, the hold display of the notice target remains the special hold based on the change pattern 410 and does not change. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 50 (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. 50 (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. 50 (8), action effect C is executed in the variation display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, and S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 50 (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. 50 (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.
At the end timing of the action effect C, the hold display to be notified changes from the special hold to the red hold based on the change pattern 410 (see steps S8107 and S8108).

In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 50, the case where the special hold of the triangle display is displayed as the special hold is shown, but when the change pattern for displaying the special hold of the rectangular display is determined,
In FIG. 50 (3) to (8), special hold in rectangular display is displayed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 50, the case where red hold is displayed as the final display mode is shown, but when the change pattern for displaying blue hold is determined as the final display mode, FIG. 9) Change from special hold to blue hold.

Next, with reference to FIG. 51, a description will be given of an effect mode of the hold notice effect when the notice target hold display finally returns to the normal hold. As shown in FIG. 51 (1), it is assumed that a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 has newly occurred while 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 40 is used as the change pattern.
2 is determined. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, FIG.
As shown in 2), in the effect display device 9, the effect symbol variation display is terminated.

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. 51 (3), when the variable display is started, based on the change pattern 402, 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. 51 (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. 51 (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. 51 (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. 51 (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. 51 (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.
Even at the end timing of the action effect B, the hold display for the notice target remains the special hold based on the change pattern 402 and does not change. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 51 (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. 51 (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. 51 (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. 51 (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 special hold is executed is shown. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 51 (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.
At the end timing of the action effect A, the hold display for the notice target changes from the special hold to the normal hold based on the change pattern 402 (see steps S8109 and S8110).

In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 51, the case where the special hold of the triangle display is displayed as the special hold is shown, but when the change pattern for displaying the special hold of the rectangular display is determined,
In FIGS. 51 (3) to 51 (8), special hold in a rectangular display is displayed.

50 and 51, the way of displaying the effect may be varied depending on which display mode the hold display changes (or does not change). For example, if the hold display remains special hold and does not change, display a character such as "failure", or if the hold display falls from special hold to normal hold, display a character display such as "large failure" When the hold display changes from special hold to blue hold or red hold, a character display such as “success” may be performed.

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 to red hold at once, a character display such as “Great success” may be performed.

As described above, according to this embodiment, a specific display corresponding to variable display (in this example, a hold display) can be displayed, and the specific display can be performed in the first mode (in this example, a special hold). After displaying, a change effect (in this example, a hold notice effect with an effect effect) that changes the display mode of the specific display 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”.
The specific display displayed by the third mode has a lower rate of change to the second mode than the specific display displayed by the first mode (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, the special hold) The change pattern that changes from red to normal hold and then to red hold is a change pattern 41 that can be selected only when the first hold memory number is 4 and the super reach big hit is made at the time of winning a start.
There are only 1,414, and the allocation of judgment values is very small, and the change patterns 31, 32, 401 to 404 that do not change normally remain more frequently. In addition, after changing from special hold to normal hold, it may not change to red hold. ). 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. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode, and the probability variation expectation degree is different. 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, but when the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect and changes 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 to be able to execute the effect after changing from special hold to normal hold,
“Depending on the execution mode of the executed change effect, the ratio of which type of change effect is executed after the change effect is different”, for example, the display mode of the hold display in the effect effect to be executed later An effect that does not change may be included (an effect effect of gasses) that is easily executed.

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)
After displaying the specific display according to the first mode, if 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) It is feasible. And according to the execution mode of the change effect, the display mode of the specific display is changed to the third mode at a different ratio (in this example, as shown in FIG. 45A, 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 by the second mode (in this example, the display mode of the specific display is highly advantageous.
When the display is changed to the second form after the specific display is displayed in the first mode as the change display, the specific display can be performed. An effect of changing the display mode of 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 depending on which type of the first mode is displayed (in this example, FIG. 3
As shown in FIG. 9 (c), when the special hold in the triangle display is displayed, the ratio of the change from the special hold to the normal hold is higher than that in the case of the rectangular special hold. . 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.
You may comprise so that there may be several types of hold display (for example, blue and green hold display) from which a display color differs. 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)
After displaying the specific display according to the first mode, if 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) It is feasible. 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,
You may comprise so that completed pending | holding (for example, the circular display containing the character display of "done") which shows having changed the display mode of the pending | holding display as a mode may be displayed. Hereinafter, a modified example 1 configured to be able to display the completed hold will be described.

FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a production aspect of the hold notice effect in the first modification. In addition,
In Modification 1, the production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control C
The processing executed by the PU 101) is shown in FIGS. 37 to 41, 43, 45 to 46, and FIG.
In each process and each decision table of 8, the special hold is replaced with the normal hold, and the normal hold after the change from the special hold is replaced with the finished hold.

52, the change pattern 411, 414 shown in FIG. 41 is changed from special hold to changed hold to change to red hold after changing from special hold to red change. The rate of change to 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. 52 (1), a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 is newly generated when the effect display device 9 is executing the variable display of the middle left and right effect symbols. Shall be. In the example shown in FIG. 52, it is assumed that the first winning memory number is increased to 4 when the first reserved memory number is 3, and the first reserved memory number is increased to 4. 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 end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 52 (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. 52 (3). However, in the example shown in FIG. 52 (3), when the variable display is started, based on the change pattern 402, the hold display of the notice target remains normal hold and does not change. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 52 (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. 52 (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. 52 (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. 52 (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. 52 (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, FIG.
As shown in 2 (6), even when the action effect B ends, the hold display of the notice target remains unchanged from the change pattern 402 based on the change pattern 402. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 52 (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. 52 (8). In the example shown in FIG. 52 (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. 52 (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. 52 (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. 52 (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, FIG.
As shown in 2 (9), when the end timing of the effect A is reached, the hold display of the notice target changes from normal hold to finished hold based on the change pattern 402 (steps S8109, S).
8110).

According to Modification 1 shown in FIG. 52, the specific display is displayed in the normal mode (normal hold) 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 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 this case, the display mode of the active display may be configured to be changeable. 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. Hereinafter, Modification 2 in which the display mode of the active display can be changed will be described.

FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a production aspect of the hold notice effect in the second modification. In addition,
In the second modification, the production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control C
The processing executed by the PU 101) is shown in FIGS. 37 to 41, 43, 45 to 46, and FIG.
In each process of 8 and each decision table, a process for displaying the active display is added, and the active display is configured so that the same display as the normal hold, special hold, blue hold, and red hold can be displayed. What is necessary is just to comprise a change pattern so that an aspect can be changed.

In the modified example 2, as shown in FIG. 53 (1), a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 is newly generated when the effect display device 9 is executing the variable display of the middle left and right effect symbols. Shall be. In this example, it is assumed that the first winning memory number is increased to 3 when the first reserved memory number is 2, and the first reserved memory number is increased to 3, and the normal hold is increased by 1 in the first reserved memory display portion 9a. Suppose that In addition, it is assumed that an active display unit 9F is provided on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and an active display corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is displayed on the active display unit 9F. In this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined to be normal hold (with special hold), and the change pattern 402 (the change pattern in which the active display is also read as changeable) is used as the change pattern. It shall be decided. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 53 (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. 53 (3). In the example shown in FIG. 53 (3), when the variable display is started, the hold display to be notified is changed from the normal hold to the special hold in the triangle display based on the change pattern 402 (see step S8005). Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 53 (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. 53 (5). In the example shown in FIG. 53 (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. 53 (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. 53 (5), the case where the character B appears as the action effect B and the effect of the aspect that the character B throws the ball toward the special hold is executed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 53 (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.
Even at the end timing of the action effect B, the hold display for the notice target remains the special hold based on the change pattern 402 and does not change. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 53 (7), the variable display of the effect symbol is ended in the effect display device 9.

Next, one reserved memory is consumed, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 53 (8). In addition, based on the start of the variable display for the advance notice,
As shown in FIG. 53 (8), an active display having the same display mode as that of the special hold is displayed on the active display unit 9F in correspondence with the variable display of the notice target currently being executed. FIG. 53 (8)
In the example shown in FIG. 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. (See step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 53 (8), the effect effect A is executed in the variation display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, and S8105). 53 (8
In the example shown in (), 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 active display in the same display mode as the special hold is executed. Yes. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 53 (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. 53 (9), when the end timing of the effect A is reached,
Based on the change pattern 402, the active display in the display mode similar to the special hold changes to the active display in the display mode similar to the normal hold (see steps S8109 and S8110).
.

If blue or blue display is determined as the final display mode, the active display may change to the active display in the same display mode as blue hold or red hold in FIG. 53 (9).

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. 50 (5), FIG. 50 (8), FIG. 51 (5 ), FIG.
The change effect including the effect effect of the mode shown in 1 (8) can be executed. In addition, the effect can be executed a plurality of times for the specific display displayed according to the first mode (in this example, FIG. 41).
In the change patterns 402 and 404 shown in (F), 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, but the change remains in the special hold. First, the action effect is executed at the timing of the third holding shift and can be changed from special holding to normal holding). 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.

Moreover, according to this embodiment, the display mode of the specific display displayed by the third mode is the second.
In the case of changing to the mode, the advantage is higher than the case where the display mode of the specific display displayed by the first mode is changed to the second mode (in this example, as shown in FIG. A change pattern (change patterns 411, 414) in which red hold is finally displayed even after returning to hold
Are provided, and the change patterns 411 and 41 only when the super reach hit is achieved.
4 can be determined). 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 the effect effect may be determined each time, and whether to change from special hold to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold may be determined.

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.

FIG. 54 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, the first
In addition to the processing shown in the embodiment, the processing in steps S6009 and S6010 is 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). .

FIG. 55 and FIG. 56 are explanatory diagrams showing a specific example of the final display mode determination table in the second embodiment. However, when the first reserved memory number is 2, the effect control CPU 1
01 determines the final display mode of the hold display by using the same final display mode determination table as that shown in FIGS.

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”, The fluctuation category indicated by the fluctuation category command indicates non-reach (
In the case of the variation category 1) shown in FIG. 16, if the restriction flag is not set, the final display mode determination for 3-4 hold, non-reach and non-reach flag shown in FIG. 55 (D-1) is determined. When a table is selected and the restriction flag is set, FIG. 55 (D-2)
The final display mode determination table for 3-4 holdings and non-reach and limit 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. 16), the restriction flag is not set, as shown in FIG. 55 (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. 55 (E-2) and super The final display mode determination table for reaching reach and limiting flag on is selected. Further, the fluctuation category indicated by the fluctuation category command indicates a super reach jackpot (variation categories 23 and 26 shown in FIG. 17).
If the restriction flag is not set, the hold 3 shown in FIG. 56 (F-1).
When the final display mode determination table for four super-reach big hits and limit flag off is selected and the limit flag is set, 3-4 holds shown in FIG. 56 (F-2) and super-reach big hit and A final display mode determination table for turning on the restriction flag 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. 57 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. 40 (A) to (E) and FIG. 41 (F).
About the change pattern determination table shown to (H), the change pattern of a pending | holding display is determined using the table similar to those change pattern determination tables shown in 1st 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. 17) 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. 55 and 56, in this embodiment, when the restriction flag is set (that is, when the hold display changed from the special hold to the normal hold is displayed), the normal hold ( It is configured not to determine (with special hold). As shown in FIG. 57, 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). (If the hold display changed to ”is displayed), the change pattern 411, 414 including the change from normal hold (with special hold) or change from special hold to normal hold is not determined)
. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game when executing the change effect.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
In the first embodiment, a display mode (blue hold or red hold) with higher expectation than the normal mode.
Although the case where the hold display is changed is shown in FIG. 5, the hold display may be configured to be changeable to a display mode that suggests the contents of the effect. Hereinafter, a third embodiment in which the hold display can be changed to a display mode that suggests the contents of effects 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.

Further, in the first embodiment, the first reserved storage display unit 9a and the second reserved storage display unit 9b.
However, in this embodiment, instead of these, it is assumed that a total pending storage display unit for displaying the total pending storage number is provided. It should be noted that the configuration shown in this embodiment is applied not only to the mode shown in this embodiment but also to the gaming machine provided with the first hold memory display unit 9a and the second hold memory display unit 9b. Also good.

Further, in the first embodiment, the case where the normal big hit, the probability variation big hit, and the sudden probability variation big hit are provided as the big hit types is shown, but in this embodiment, instead of these, 1
Assume that 5R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit, and sudden probability variation big hit are provided.

In the present embodiment, as the display mode of the hold display displayed in the combined hold storage display unit, the normal display mode indicating the reliability for the 15R / 8R probability variation big hit, and the production suggestion suggesting execution of the predetermined production A display mode is provided.

The normal display mode includes “white” displayed in white, “red” displayed in red, and “gold” displayed in gold, and the reliability with respect to 15R / 8R probability variation big hit. Is gold>red> white.

In the effect suggestion display mode, a special zone effect is displayed by displaying the first special suggestion mode indicating that the special zone effect is to be notified by displaying the character “special” and the character “special?”. The second special suggestion that suggests that the
”Indicating the execution of the pseudo-ream by displaying the characters“
SP suggesting that it will develop into super reach by displaying the letters “SP”
Suggested embodiments are included. The first special suggestion mode is a display mode that can be selected only when the special zone effect is to be notified, while the second special suggestion mode is selected regardless of whether the special zone effect is to be notified. It is a display mode to obtain. Further, the pseudo-suggestion suggestion mode is a display mode that can be selected only when the pseudo-sequential execution is executed, and the SP suggestion mode is a display mode that can be selected only when the super-reach is developed.

The special zone effect is an effect that displays a special background that is different from a normal background by one change or a plurality of continuous changes. Further, the special zone effect is configured such that the greater the number of executions, the higher the reliability with respect to 15R / 8R probability variation big hit. Hereinafter, starting execution of a special zone effect may be referred to as “entering a special zone”. Immediately before entering the special zone, a successful entry effect is executed. The successful entry effect is an effect indicating that it has been confirmed that it has entered the special zone after suggesting that it has entered the special zone (for example, as shown in FIGS. 64 (4) and (5) described later, “Special” “Zone chance!” Is displayed and “Success!” Is displayed). Also, when the player does not enter the special zone, a rush failure effect that gives the player a sense of expectation by suggesting that the player has entered the special zone may be executed. For example, after suggesting that the player has entered the special zone in the same way as the successful entry effect, an effect indicating that the user has not entered the special zone (for example, “special zone chance!”
Production that displays “failure ...” can be executed as the entry failure production. Hereinafter, the rush success effect and the rush failure effect may be collectively referred to as “rush notice effect”. The rush advance notice effect is an effect performed over 3 seconds from the start of the change. And when entering the special zone,
The special zone effect is started 3 seconds after the start of the change (at the end of the successful entry effect). If the fluctuation time for executing the rush announcement effect is shorter than 3 seconds, the change stop 1
The rush notice effect will be forcibly terminated in seconds. At this time, when entering the special zone, the successful entry effect is forcibly terminated and the special zone effect is started.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the total hold storage display unit, the hold display for the hold storage that has not yet been changed is performed, and during the period from the start of the change display to the hold storage until the end thereof, The hold display for the hold storage is continuously displayed on the active display unit different from the combined hold storage display unit. In other words, the active display unit displays an active display (variable display-corresponding image) corresponding to the variable display being executed. The active display is an image showing the reliability with respect to the occurrence of a big hit based on the fluctuation during execution. As the display mode of the active display, the same display mode as the above-described hold display (“white”, “red”, “gold” which are normal display modes, the first special suggestion mode and the second special display mode which are production suggestion display modes) Suggestion mode, pseudo-link suggestion mode, SP suggestion mode).

In the present embodiment, the display mode of displaying the hold display and the active display is determined when the corresponding hold storage occurs (at the time of starting winning a prize). Specifically, when a start winning is generated, first, the change mode of the normal display mode (holding change pattern and change timing described later) is determined, and then whether or not to display in the effect suggestion display mode is determined. To do. When it is determined not to display in the effect suggestion display mode, the hold display is started in the normal display mode from the timing of the start winning prize. In addition, when it is determined to display in the effect suggestion display mode, when the display of the hold display is started in the effect suggestion display mode from the timing of the start winning prize, and the effect of the suggestion content is executed (for example, 5 since the start of special zone production
Usually after 5 seconds after re-variation in the pseudo-ream, 5 seconds after starting the super reach) or when it is determined not to execute (for example, when a rush failure effect is executed) The display mode is changed.

Further, in this embodiment, in the presentation control process (step S705), a hold display control process for performing control related to the hold display is executed. 58 and 59 are flowcharts showing the hold display control process in the third embodiment. In the hold display control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a hold change pattern determination lottery for determining a hold change pattern of the hold display for the newly generated hold memory (step S3).
701). Specifically, the hold change pattern is determined using the hold change pattern determination table shown in FIG.

FIG. 60A is an explanatory diagram showing a pending change pattern determination table. Each pending change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 60 (A) includes a winning determination result (15R probability change big hit or 8R
The decision value corresponding to the pending change pattern is assigned in accordance with the probability variation big hit, super-reach miss, etc., but in the example shown in FIG. 60A, the assigned decision value is used to simplify the explanation. The percentage of is shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the pending change pattern determination lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, if the winning judgment result is 15R probability variation big hit or 8R probability variation big hit, 10%
P01 is determined as the pending change pattern, P02 is determined at the rate of 15%, P03 is determined at the rate of 20%, P04 is determined at the rate of 25%, and P05 is determined at the rate of 30%.

For example, if the winning determination result is out of super reach, P01 is 70%, P02 is 15%, P03 is 7%, P03 is 5%, and P04 is 3%. Thus, P05 is determined as the pending change pattern.

For example, when the determination result at the time of winning is other, P01 is determined as a pending change pattern at a rate of 100%.

By determining the hold change pattern at such a ratio, the display mode of hold display or active display with respect to 15R probability variation big hit or 8R probability change big hit is white <red <gold.

In addition, the pending change pattern in the present embodiment is a pending change pattern that does not become “red” (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “no red”, for example, P01), and a pending change pattern that becomes “red” (hereinafter, referred to as “red”). “There is red”, for example.
Therefore, the selection ratio of red and non-red is shown in FIG.

As shown in the drawing, when the winning determination result is 15R probability variation big hit or 8R probability variation big hit, red is selected at a rate of 90%, and no red is selected at a rate of 10%. When the determination result at the time of winning is out of super reach, red is selected at a rate of 30% and no red is selected at a rate of 70%. If the winning determination result is other than 100%, red is selected at a rate of 100%.

In this embodiment, when the selection ratio of execution of the special zone effect is compared with the selection ratio with red shown in FIG. 60B, when the determination result at the time of winning is 15R probability variation big hit or 8R probability variation big hit, While the selection ratio with red is higher than the ratio for executing special zone effects, if the winning judgment result is out of super reach, the selection ratio with red is lower than the ratio for executing special zone effects. It has become. Accordingly, when the red presence is selected, the reliability with respect to the 15R probability variation big hit or the 8R probability variation big hit is higher than when the execution of the special zone effect is selected. That is, in this embodiment,
The display of the hold display or the active display whose display mode is “red” is configured to be more reliable than the special zone effect.

In the present embodiment, P02 to P05 can be selected only when the winning determination result is 15R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit or super reach deviation.
This is not a limitation. For example, P02 to P05 may be selectable even if the determination result at the time of winning is a sudden probability change big hit, small hit, normal reach is off or non-reach is off.

Next, the production control CPU 101 stores the data indicating the on-hold change pattern determined in step S3701 in the storage area (the storage area corresponding to the total on-hold storage number) in the start winning command storage area, thereby changing the hold. The pattern is stored (step S3702).
. When the stored change pattern is a change pattern without change (P01 or P03), the process proceeds to step S3710. When the stored change pattern is a change pattern with change (any one of P02, P04, and P05), a change timing determination lottery for determining the change timing is performed (step S3704). Specifically, FIG.
The change timing is determined using the first change timing determination lottery table shown in A) or the second change timing determination lottery table shown in FIG.

FIG. 61A is an explanatory diagram showing a first change timing determination lottery table. FIG.
B) is an explanatory diagram showing a second change timing determination lottery table. 61 (A), (B
In the example shown in FIGS. 61A and 61B, the description is simplified in the change timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. Therefore, the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, random numbers for change timing determination lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

First, the case where change timing determination lottery is performed using the first change timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 61 (A) will be described. The first change timing determination lottery table is a change timing determination lottery table used when the winning determination result is a big hit.

For example, if the total number of pending storage is “1”, the active status is 40%, 40%
The active start time is determined as the change timing at the rate of

For example, if the total number of pending storage is “2”, the active status is 50%, 30%
The start time of active is determined at the rate of 20%, and the first at 20% is determined as the change timing.

For example, if the total number of pending storage is “3”, 30% of the active status is 40%
The start time of active at the rate of 20%, the first at the rate of 20%, and the second at the rate of 10% are determined as the change timing.

For example, if the total number of pending storage is “4”, the active status is 25% and 25%
At the start of active at the rate of 20%, the first one at the rate of 20%, the second at the rate of 15% 10
The third piece is determined as a change timing at a rate of%.

For example, if the total number of pending storage is “5”, the active rate is 20%, 20%
At the start of active at a rate of 18%, the first at 18%, the second at 16%, 14
The third piece is determined as the change timing, and the third piece is determined as the change timing.

For example, if the total number of pending storage is “6”, 18% is active at a rate of 22%.
The start of active at a rate of 16%, the first at 16%, the second at 14%,
As a change timing, the third piece is determined at the rate of%, the fourth piece at the rate of 10%, and the fifth piece at the rate of 8%.

For example, if the total number of pending storage is “7”, it is active at a rate of 20%, 18%
The start of active at a rate of 16%, the first at 16%, the second at 14%,
% At 3%, 10% at 4th, 6% at 5th, 4% at 6%
The individual is determined as the change timing.

For example, if the total number of pending storage is “8”, it is active at a rate of 20%, 18%
The start of active at a rate of 16%, the first at 16%, the second at 14%,
3% at the rate of 8%, 4th at the rate of 8%, 5th at the rate of 6%, 6th at the rate of 4%, 7th at the rate of 2% Determine as timing.

Next, a case where a change timing determination lottery is performed using the second change timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 61 (B) will be described. The second change timing determination lottery table is a change timing determination lottery table used when the determination result at the time of winning is out of super reach.

For example, when the total number of pending storage is “1”, the active status is 40%, 60%
The active start time is determined as the change timing at the rate of

For example, if the total number of pending storage is “2”, the active status is 20%, 30%
The active start time is determined at the rate of 50%, and the first one is determined as the change timing at the rate of 50%.

For example, when the total number of pending storage is “3”, 20% is active at a rate of 10%.
The start time of the active at the rate of 30%, the first one at the rate of 30%, and the second at the rate of 40% are determined as the change timing.

For example, if the total number of pending storage is “4”, 15% is active at a rate of 10%
At the start of active at the rate of 20%, the first one at the rate of 20%, the second at the rate of 25%, 30
The third piece is determined as a change timing at a rate of%.

For example, if the total number of pending storage is “5”, 10% is active and 14%
When starting active at a rate of 16%, the first one at 16%, the second at 18%, 20
The third piece is determined as the change timing at the rate of% and the fourth piece at the rate of 22%.

For example, if the total number of pending storage is “6”, the active status is 8%, the active start rate is 10%, the first one is 12%, and the second is 14%. Eyes, 16%
The third timing is determined as the change timing, the fourth timing is determined at the rate of 18%, and the fifth timing is determined at the rate of 22%.

For example, if the total number of pending storage is “7”, the active rate is 4%, the active start rate is 6%, the first rate is 10%, and the second rate is 12%. Eyes at 14%, 3rd, 16% at 4th, 18% at 5th, 20% at 6%
The individual is determined as the change timing.

For example, if the total number of pending storage is “8”, active at a rate of 2%, active start at a rate of 4%, first at a rate of 6%, and 2 at a rate of 8% Eyes at 12%, 3rd, 14% at 4th, 16% at 5th, 18% at 6th, 20% at 7% The eye is determined as the change timing.

As described above, in the present embodiment, it is easier to determine the change timing when an earlier time from the start of the hold display in the case of a loss than in the case of a big hit.
Therefore, as the timing at which the display mode of the hold display or the active display changes, the reliability with respect to the big hit is higher at a later time from the start of the hold display.
On the contrary, the earlier the time from the start of the hold display, the higher the reliability for the big hit may be, and the change timing may not show the reliability for the big hit.

In the present embodiment, when the determination result at the time of winning is neither a big win nor a super reach deviation (in other cases), only P01 can be selected as the pending change pattern. The decision lottery table is not provided, but it is assumed that the other change timing decision lottery table is provided as long as it is configured to be able to select a pending change pattern whose display mode changes even in other cases. Also good.

Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 stores the determined change timing in the start winning command storage area (step S3705). If the pending change pattern stored in step S3702 is a pending change pattern with two changes (that is, P04) (Y in step S3706), the change timing determination lottery is performed again (step S3707).
When the determined change timing is different from the change timing stored in step S3705 (N in step S3708), the change timing determined in step S3707 is stored in the start winning command storage area (step S3709). Step S3
If the change timing determined in step 707 is the same as the change timing stored in step S3705 (Y in step S3708), a change timing determination lottery (step in step S3705) until a change timing different from the change timing stored in step S3705 is determined. S3707) is repeatedly executed. Thus, two different change timings are determined. A plurality of combination patterns of two change timings are provided, and two change timings may be determined collectively by selecting one of them.

Thereafter, the CPU 101 for effect control executes processing (steps S3710 to S3725) related to displaying the hold display in the effect suggestion display mode. Specifically, the process includes a first process relating to displaying a hold display in the first special suggestion mode (steps S3710 to S37).
3713), a second process (steps S3714 to S3717) related to displaying the hold display in the second special suggestion mode, and a third process (steps S3718 to S3721) related to displaying the hold display in the pseudo continuous suggestion mode. ) And a fourth process (steps S3722 to S3725) related to displaying the hold display in the SP suggestion mode.

Hereinafter, the hold display in the first special suggestion mode is “first special suggestion hold”, the hold display in the second special suggestion mode is “second special suggestion hold”, and the hold display in the pseudo continuous suggestion mode is “pseudo continuous suggestion hold”. , The hold display in the SP suggestion mode is sometimes referred to as “SP suggestion hold”.

First, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a new reserved storage is scheduled to enter the special zone to be notified (step S3710). For example, a flag is set when it is decided to enter a special zone, and if this flag is set, it is determined that a new reserved memory is scheduled to enter the special zone subject to notice. .

If the new hold memory is scheduled to enter the special zone to be notified, a first special suggestion execution lottery is performed to determine whether or not to display the first special suggestion hold (step S3711).
). Specifically, it is determined whether or not to execute the first special suggestion hold using the first special suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG.

FIG. 62A is an explanatory diagram showing a first special suggestion execution lottery table. In the first special suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 62 (A), a determination value corresponding to whether or not the display of the first special suggestion hold is executed is assigned for each winning determination result and hold change pattern. 62 (
In the example shown in A), in order to simplify the description, the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for the first special suggestion execution lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, when the winning determination result is 15R probability variation big hit or 8R probability variation big hit, if the hold change pattern is P01, the display of the first special suggestion hold at a rate of 40% is executed at a rate of 60%. It is determined not to execute the display of the first special suggestion hold. If the hold change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the display of the first special suggestion hold is performed at a rate of 80% and the display of the first special suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 20%. The

For example, when the determination result at the time of winning is out of super reach, the pending change pattern is P0.
If it is 1, it is determined that the display of the first special suggestion hold is executed at a rate of 30% and the display of the first special suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 70%. Also, the pending change pattern is P
If it is other than 01, it is determined that the display of the first special suggestion hold is executed at a rate of 60%, and the display of the first special suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 40%.

When it is determined to execute the display of the first special suggestion hold, the display of the first special suggestion hold is started as the hold display for the new hold storage (step S3713).

If the new reserved memory is not scheduled to enter the special zone to be notified in step S3710, or if the display of the first special suggestion reserved is not executed in step S3712, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the new reserved memory has entered the subject of the advance notice. Execute the notice effect (if you plan to move to the special zone (if you plan to execute the rush success effect), or if you do not plan to move to the special zone but plan to execute the rush failure effect) Is included) (step S3714). For example, a flag is set when it is decided to enter the special zone, and if the flag is set, it is determined that the new hold memory is scheduled to execute the rush success effect for the notice target It is. In addition, for example, a flag is set when it is determined to execute the rush failure production, and if the flag is set, the new hold memory is scheduled to execute the rush failure production for the advance notice. Judgment.

If the rush announcement effect is scheduled to be executed, a second special suggestion execution lottery is performed to determine whether or not to display the second special suggestion hold (step S3715). Specifically, FIG.
It is determined whether or not to display the second special suggestion hold display using the second special suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG.

FIG. 62B is an explanatory diagram showing a second special suggestion execution lottery table. In the second special suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 61 (B), the rush success effect is executed as a determination value corresponding to whether or not the second special suggestion hold display is executed for each winning change determination result and hold change pattern. In the example shown in FIG. 62 (B), the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown to simplify the explanation. Yes. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for the second special suggestion execution lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

First, the case where the winning determination result is 15R probability variation big hit or 8R probability variation big hit will be described.

For example, when the rush success presentation is scheduled (when the transition to the special zone is scheduled), if the hold change pattern is P01, the display of the second special suggestion hold may be executed at a rate of 40%. , It is determined not to execute the display of the second special suggestion hold at a rate of 60%. If the hold change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the display of the second special suggestion hold is performed at a rate of 80% and the display of the second special suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 20%. The

For example, when the rush failure effect is scheduled to be executed (when the schedule is not shifted to the special zone), if the hold change pattern is P01, the display of the second special suggestion hold may be executed at a rate of 80%. , It is decided not to execute the display of the second special suggestion hold at a rate of 20%. If the hold change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the display of the second special suggestion hold is performed at a rate of 40% and the display of the second special suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 60%. The

  Next, a description will be given of a case where the determination result at the time of winning is out of super reach.

For example, when the rush success effect is scheduled to be executed (when the plan is to shift to the special zone), if the hold change pattern is P01, the display of the second special suggestion hold may be executed at a rate of 30%. , It is determined not to execute the display of the second special suggestion hold at a rate of 70%. If the hold change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the display of the second special suggestion hold is performed at a rate of 60% and the display of the second special suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 40%. The

For example, when the rush failure effect is scheduled to be executed (when the schedule is not shifted to the special zone), if the hold change pattern is P01, the display of the second special suggestion hold may be executed at a rate of 60%. , It is determined not to execute the display of the second special suggestion hold at a rate of 40%. If the hold change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the display of the second special suggestion hold is performed at a rate of 30% and the display of the second special suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 70%. The

  Finally, a case where the winning determination result is other will be described.

For example, when the entry failure production is scheduled to be executed (when it is not planned to shift to the special zone), the display of the second special suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 100% in any hold change pattern. Is determined. In the present embodiment, when the determination result at the time of winning is other than that, since the configuration does not enter the special zone, whether or not the second special suggestion pending display is executed when executing the successful entry effect is determined. No decision value is assigned for determination.

As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to display the hold display in the second special suggestion mode only when the determination result at the time of winning is 15R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit, or super reach out of place. However, it is not limited to this.
The hold display may be displayed in the second special suggestion mode even when the small hit, the normal reach is off, or the non-reach is off.

In this way, when the hold change pattern is other than P01, the second special suggestion hold display is executed at a higher rate in the case of executing the entry success effect than in the case of executing the entry failure effect. It is configured. That is, when the display of the second special suggestion hold is executed, the display mode is more easily changed to “red” when entering the special zone than when not entering the special zone. Note that the display mode may not be changed to “red” when the special zone is not entered.

Here, the second special suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 62 (B) is compared with the selection ratio of red hold shown in FIG. 60 (B). For example, the winning determination result is 15R probability variation big hit or 8
In the case of the R probability big hit, the selection ratio with red is 90% (see FIG. 60B), while the execution ratio of the second special suggestion hold is less than 90% (see FIG. 62B). ). Also, for example, when the winning determination result is out of super reach, the selection ratio with red is 30%
On the other hand (see FIG. 60B), the execution ratio of the second special suggestion suspension is 30% or more (see FIG. 62B). Therefore, the reliability for 15R probability variation big hit or 8R probability variation big hit is red on hold> second special suggestion hold.

When it is determined to execute the display of the second special suggestion hold, the display of the second special suggestion hold is started as the hold display for the new hold storage (step S3717).

When the new hold memory does not execute the rush advance notice effect to be notified in step S3714 or when the second special suggestion hold display is not executed in step S3716, the effect control CPU 101 has the new hold memory accompanied by a pseudo-continuation. It is determined whether or not it is pseudo-continuous hold (step S3718). In the case of pseudo continuous hold, a pseudo continuous suggestion execution lottery is performed to determine whether or not to display pseudo continuous suggestion hold (step S3719). In particular,
Whether or not to display pseudo-suggestion suggestion hold is determined using the pseudo-suggestion suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG.

FIG. 62C is an explanatory diagram showing a pseudo-recommendation execution lottery table. In the pseudo-suggestion suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 62 (C), determination values corresponding to the presence / absence of execution of pseudo-suggestion suggestion display are assigned for each winning determination result and hold change pattern. In the example shown in (C), in order to simplify the description, the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for pseudo-suggestion execution lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, if the winning determination result is a big hit, and the hold change pattern is P01, 2
It is determined that the display of pseudo-continuous suggestion hold is performed at a rate of 0%, and the display of pseudo-continuous suggestion hold is not performed at a rate of 80%. If the pending change pattern is other than P01,
It is determined that the display of pseudo-suggestion suggestion hold is executed at a rate of 30%, and the display of pseudo-continuation suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 70%.

For example, if the determination result at the time of winning is out of place, and the hold change pattern is P01, 1
It is determined that the display of pseudo-continuous suggestion hold is performed at a rate of 0%, and the display of pseudo-continuous suggestion hold is not performed at a rate of 90%. If the pending change pattern is other than P01,
It is determined that the display of pseudo-suggestion suggestion hold is performed at a rate of 20%, and the display of pseudo-suggestion suggestion hold is not performed at a rate of 80%.

When it is determined to display pseudo-suggestion suggestion hold, pseudo-suggestion suggestion display is started as a hold display for a new hold storage (step S3721).

If the new hold memory is not pseudo continuous hold in step S3718, or if the pseudo continuous suggestion hold display is not executed in step S3720, the effect control CPU 101 is SP reach hold in which the new hold memory is developed to super reach. Whether or not (
Step S3722). In the case of SP reach hold, an SP suggestion execution lottery for determining whether or not to display SP suggestion hold is performed (step S3723). Specifically, FIG.
It is determined whether or not to display the SP suggestion hold using the SP suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG.

FIG. 62D is an explanatory diagram showing an SP suggestion execution lottery table. In the SP suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 62 (D), a determination value corresponding to the presence / absence of execution of the SP suggestion hold display is assigned for each winning determination result and hold change pattern. In the example shown in (), for the sake of simplification of description, the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for SP suggestion execution lottery, and determines the decision item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, if the winning determination result is a big hit, and the hold change pattern is P01, 3
It is determined that displaying SP suggestion hold at a rate of 0% does not execute display of SP suggestion hold at a rate of 70%. If the pending change pattern is other than P01, 40
It is determined that the display of the SP suggestion hold at the rate of% is not executed and the display of the SP suggestion hold at the rate of 60% is not executed.

For example, if the determination result at the time of winning is out of place, and the holding change pattern is P01, 2
It is determined that displaying SP suggestion hold at a rate of 0% does not execute display of SP suggestion hold at a rate of 80%. If the hold change pattern is other than P01, 30
It is determined that executing the SP suggestion pending display at the rate of% does not execute the display of the SP suggestion hold at the rate of 70%.

When it is determined to execute the hold display in the SP suggestion mode, the display of the SP suggestion hold is started as the hold display for the new hold storage (step S3725).

Here, when comparing the pseudo-suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 62 (C) and the SP suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 62 (D), when the pending change pattern is other than P01, The execution ratio of the display of the suggestion hold is different from the execution ratio of the display of the SP suggestion hold.
In other words, the effect suggestion display mode is changed to “red” at a different rate based on the type of the effect suggestion display mode. Thereby, attention can be paid to the type of effect suggestion display mode.

If the new hold storage is not SP reach hold in step S3722, or if the SP suggest hold display is not executed in step S3724, the CPU 101 for effect control
Starts displaying the hold display for the new hold storage in the display mode corresponding to the hold change pattern stored in step S3702 (step S3726). Specifically, P0
If any of 1, P02, and P04, the hold display starts with “white”, and P03 or P0
If it is 5, the hold display starts with “red”.

In this embodiment, as shown in steps S3710 to S3725, the display timing of the pending display of the effect suggestion mode is set to the time of starting winning, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the on-hold display or the active display of the effect suggestion mode may be displayed at any timing such as when the hold display is shifted, during the variable display, or during the active display.

In the present embodiment, the execution priority (that is, the execution frequency) is the first special suggestion mode> second by executing the processes in the order of the first process, the second process, the third process, and the fourth process. Special suggestion mode> Pseudo-link suggestion mode> SP suggestion mode Therefore, for example, it is possible to collectively determine which of the first suggestion mode, the second special suggestion mode, the pseudo-continuous suggestion mode, and the SP suggestion mode to display the hold display or the active display. By providing a simple table, it is possible to prevent the execution priority (execution frequency) from being biased. Or, even if the lottery is executed in advance as to whether or not the hold display or the active display is executed in each effect suggestion display mode as in the present embodiment, the execution ratio becomes lower as the lottery is executed first. By doing (by increasing the execution ratio as the lottery is executed later), it is possible to prevent the execution priority (execution frequency) from being biased.

Further, in the present embodiment, the hold display can be displayed only in a single effect suggestion display mode among the plurality of effect suggestion display modes, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the hold display may be displayed in a plurality of effect suggestion display modes. For example, when it is determined to execute the hold display in the first special suggestion display mode and the SP suggestion display mode, “
A hold display including the characters “special” and the characters “SP” may be displayed.
Specifically, the hold display can be displayed in a plurality of effect suggestion display modes by independently executing the first process to the fourth process described above. In addition, since the notice effect which the 1st special suggestion display mode and the 2nd special suggestion display mode suggest are both special zone effects, the hold display is performed in both the first special suggestion display mode and the second special suggestion display mode. You may comprise so that it may not perform. For example, the hold display in the first special suggestion display mode may be preferentially displayed over the hold display in the second special suggestion display mode.

FIG. 63 is a flowchart illustrating the processing during the effect symbol variation (step S802) according to the third embodiment. In the effect symbol changing process, it is determined whether or not it is the change timing of the active display (step S4701). Specifically, in the active information storage area described above, “active” is stored as the change timing, and when a predetermined time (for example, 13 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the change, it is determined that it is the change timing of the active display. . As described above, although active is stored as the change timing, if the change time of the corresponding change is shorter than 13 seconds, the change display timing is determined as 1 second before the change stops. Shall. If it is the change timing of the active display, the display mode of the active display is changed with reference to the hold change pattern in the active information storage area (step S4702). For example, if the pending change pattern is P02, it is changed to “red”, and if it is P04 or P05, it is changed to “gold”.

In addition, when displaying the hold display or active display in the first special suggestion mode,
(Y in step S4703), it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the rush success production (
Step S4704). Specifically, when a rush success production is started in a variation having a variation time of 3 seconds or more, it is determined that the timing at which 3 seconds have elapsed since the start of the rush success production is the end timing of the rush success production. When the rush success production is started during the fluctuation having the fluctuation time of less than 3 seconds, it is determined that the timing one second before the fluctuation stop is the end timing of the rush success production. If it is the end timing of the rush success effect, the display mode of the hold display or active display displayed in the first special suggestion mode is changed to a display mode corresponding to the hold display pattern after 5 seconds (step S4705). Specifically, if the pending change pattern is P01, it is “white”. If it is P02, if it is before the change timing, it is “white”.
If it is after the change timing, it will be “red”. If the pending change pattern is P03, it will be “red”.
If it is 04 before both change timings, it is “white”. If it is after one change timing but before the other change timing, it is “red”, if it is after both change timings. If it is P05, it is changed to “red” if it is before the change timing, and “gold” if it is after the change timing.

In addition, when the fluctuation time of the change that executed the successful entry effect is less than 8 seconds (period for executing the successful entry effect (3 seconds), display of the hold display or the active display after the successful entry effect is finished) The display mode of the hold display or the active display is changed 1 second before the stop of the fluctuation, when the fluctuation time is shorter than the total period including the waiting period (5 seconds) until the aspect is changed.

In addition, when the hold display or active display is displayed in the second special suggestion mode,
(Y of step S4706), it is determined whether it is the end timing of the rush advance notice effect (rush success effect or rush failure effect) (step S4707). Specifically, when the rush notice effect is started in a fluctuation having a fluctuation time of 3 seconds or more, it is determined that the timing at which three seconds have elapsed since the start of the rush notice effect is the end timing of the rush notice effect. When the rush advance notice effect is started during a change having a change time of less than 3 seconds, it is determined that the timing one second before the change stop is the end time of the rush notice effect. If it is the end timing of the rush announcement effect, the display mode of the hold display or the active display displayed in the second special suggestion mode is changed to a display mode corresponding to the hold display pattern after 5 seconds (step S4708).
). Specifically, if the pending change pattern is P01, it is “white”, if it is P02, it is “white” if it is before the change timing, and “red” if it is after the change timing. If it is P03, it is “red”, if it is P04, it is “white” if it is before both change timings, and it is “red” if it is after one change timing but before the other change timing. If the change timing is after both change timings, change to “gold”. If the change timing is P05, change to “red” if it is before the change timing, and change to “gold” if it is after the change timing.

In addition, when the fluctuation time of the execution of the rush advance notice effect is less than 8 seconds (period for executing the rush advance notice effect (3 seconds), display of the hold display or the active display after the rush advance notice effect is finished) The display mode of the hold display or the active display is changed 1 second before the stop of the fluctuation, when the fluctuation time is shorter than the total period including the waiting period (5 seconds) until the aspect is changed.

Further, when the active display is displayed in the pseudo continuous suggestion mode (step S47).
09: Y), it is determined whether it is the start timing of the pseudo-series (step S4710).
Specifically, in the pseudo-ream, re-variation is generally started after the chance symbol is stopped and displayed, but in step S4710, the first re-variation timing is determined as the start timing of the pseudo-ream. . Note that the first chance symbol stop timing may be determined as the start timing of the pseudo-ream.

If it is the start timing of the pseudo-ream, the display form of the active display displayed in the pseudo-recommendation suggestion form is changed to a display form corresponding to the hold display pattern after 5 seconds (step S4).
711). Specifically, if the pending change pattern is P01, it is “white”, if it is P02, it is “white” if it is before the change timing, and “red” if it is after the change timing. If it is P03, it will be “red”, if it is P04, it will be “red” if it is after one change timing but before the other change timing, and if it is after both change timings, it will be “gold”. In the case of P05, if it is before the change timing, it is changed to “red”, and if it is after the change timing, it is changed to “gold”.

It should be noted that a variation pattern is provided in which the variation ends before 5 seconds have elapsed from the start timing of the quasi-continuation, and when changing the display mode of the active display during the variation of the variation pattern, a predetermined variation stop It is good also as changing the display mode of an active display before time (for example, 1 second ago).

Further, when the active display is displayed in the SP suggestion mode, (step S471)
2), it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the super reach production (step S4).
713). Specifically, the timing predetermined for each variation pattern is determined as the start timing of the super reach effect. If it is the start time of super reach production, S
The display mode of the active display displayed in the P suggestion mode is changed to a display mode corresponding to the hold display pattern after 5 seconds (step S4714). Specifically, if the pending change pattern is P01, it is “white”. If it is P02, if it is before the change timing, it is “white”.
If it is after the change timing, it will be “red”. If the pending change pattern is P03, it will be “red”.
If it is 04, it is after one change timing but before the other change timing, it is “red”, if it is after both change timings, it is “gold”, and if it is P05, change timing. If it is before, it is changed to “red”, and if it is after the change timing, it is changed to “gold”.

It should be noted that a variation pattern is provided in which the variation ends before 5 seconds elapses from the start timing of the super reach production. When the display mode of the active display is changed during the variation pattern variation variation stop The display mode of the active display may be changed a predetermined time before (for example, one second before).

Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8105).

Then, if the variation time timer has timed out (step S8115), the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S8).
03) is updated to a value according to (step S8116).

FIGS. 64 and 65 are explanatory diagrams illustrating display examples when a hold display is displayed in the second special suggestion mode according to the third embodiment. First, (1) during a change in which an active display and two hold displays are displayed, (2) a new hold memory is generated and the hold display corresponding to the hold memory is displayed in the second special suggestion mode (“ "Special?"). At this time, it is determined that the special zone effect with the reserved storage as a notice target is executed, and “3” is set as the execution count K and “3” is set as the remaining count R. Further, it is assumed that P04 is determined as the pending change pattern and the first and second are determined as the change timing.

Then, (3) the change ends at the gap, and (4) the next change is started. At this time, the active display corresponding to the new variation is displayed, and the hold display is shifted. Then, the remaining number of times R becomes “2”, and the value obtained by adding “1” to the remaining number of times R and the number of times of execution K become the same value. Then, when 3 seconds elapses, (5) it is informed that the entry has been successful, and the special zone is entered. Then 5 seconds later, (
6) The display mode of the hold display displayed in the second special suggestion mode changes to “red” (see step S4708).

Thereafter, (7) the change ends at the gap, and (8) the next change is started. At this time, the active display corresponding to the new variation is displayed, and the hold display is shifted. The hold change pattern of the hold display displayed in “red” is P04, and the first change is included in the change timing, so the display mode changes to “gold”.

Next, an effect mode of Super A, which is a reach effect performed when the variation pattern is Super PB3-1 and Super PB3-3, will be described. Super A in this embodiment
Is a battle production. In addition, when execution of an effect presentation is determined, the said battle effect is performed after execution of an effect presentation.

FIG. 66 is a diagram showing an outline of the battle effect. As shown in FIG. 66, in the battle effect, the battle between the ally and the opponent (enemy) is performed for a maximum of 5 turns. If your ally drops your opponent's health to 0, you win a big hit. In one turn, allies or opponents attack the other, except for turn 5. On the fifth turn, an ally attack is always made. There are three types of friendly attacks: strong, medium, and weak. Of these, the strong attack is a jackpot finalizing effect. Medium attacks do more damage to opponents than weak attacks. In this way, Super A's reach production is
This suggestive effect suggests whether or not the vehicle is controlled to an advantageous state (big hit) by performing a predetermined display (battle).

FIG. 67 is a diagram showing various battle screens displayed on the effect display device 9. FIG. 67 (a)
These are figures which show a battle start screen. FIG. 67 (a) shows a gauge G, a friend M, a partner A, and a small symbol F. Thus, the opponent's physical strength is expressed by the gauge G in the battle effect. Therefore, each time the strength decreases, the strength bar in the gauge also decreases. Therefore,
The effect state in the suggestion effect is notified by changing the display mode of the specific display (gauge). The small symbol is a symbol displayed in place of the effect symbol, and is a symbol indicating the display content of the effect symbol. In the case of FIG. 67, a small symbol F indicating that a reach has occurred in the effect symbol “7” is displayed.

There are two types of changes in the display mode of the gauge: a first change pattern performed when a medium attack and a weak attack occur, and a second change pattern performed when a strong attack occurs. The effect control board 80 notifies the effect state in the suggestion effect by changing the display mode of the specific display at least one of the first change pattern and the second change pattern. In the first change pattern, the display mode of the gauge is changed without corresponding to the battle. Specifically, the first change pattern in the present embodiment is a pattern in which only the physical strength bar changes. FIG. 67B is a diagram illustrating an example of the first change pattern. In FIG. 67 (b), the ally M makes a weak attack on the opponent A, and as indicated by the gauge G, only the physical strength corresponding to the weak attack and only the physical strength bar change.

In the second change pattern, the display mode is changed corresponding to the display mode of the predetermined display. The display mode of the second change pattern in the present embodiment is a display mode corresponding to the operation performed in the battle display mode. Specifically, in the second change pattern in the present embodiment, the gauge G changes in the same manner as that of the opponent attacked by the ally. FIG. 67C is a diagram illustrating an example of the second change pattern. In FIG. 67 (c), when the ally M makes a strong attack on the opponent A, the opponent A is in a state of having a stagnation. As with this opponent A's convoluted aspect, gauge G
It will be in a stagnation mode. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to raise the relevance with a battle production and the gauge G, and can improve interest.

As shown in FIG. 67 (c), the display mode of the gauge G in the second change pattern in the present embodiment is also a display mode in which the size of the gauge G is increased. By increasing the gauge G, the player feels as if the gauge G is approaching, so that interest can be improved.

In FIG. 67 (c), the small symbol F is displayed, but the display mode is as shown in FIGS.
) Is different. Specifically, in FIGS. 67 (a) and 67 (b), since the small symbol F does not overlap with other diagrams, the effect symbol is displayed as it is in the background. On the other hand, the small symbol F in FIG.
Since it overlaps with other figures, it is surrounded by a frame and the effect design is displayed without overlapping with other figures. Thus, in this embodiment, when the effect symbol overlaps with another diagram, the effect symbol is surrounded by the frame and displayed without overlapping with the other diagram. The player sometimes wants to confirm which symbol has been reached during the performance, and by displaying it in an easy-to-view manner in this way, it is possible to perform display in accordance with the player's request. Alternatively, the small symbol F may be moved to an area that does not overlap with the other symbols, and the effect symbol may be displayed as it is in the background. In addition, FIG.
When the hold storage display unit 9a and the second hold storage display unit 9b are not displayed, but the first hold storage display unit 9a and the second hold storage display unit 9b are displayed and overlap with other drawings. Similarly to the effect design, it may be surrounded by a white frame, displayed in white, or moved to an area that does not overlap with other drawings.

Since the big hit is determined by the second change pattern, the expectation when the effect state is notified by changing the display mode of the gauge G by the second change pattern changes the display mode of the gauge G by the first change pattern. It is higher than the expectation when the effect state is notified. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the feeling of lifting when the second change pattern occurs. In addition, the big change is determined by the second change pattern only when the big hit.
This means that no change pattern occurs. On the other hand, the first change pattern occurs at the time of a loss or a big hit. Therefore, the rate at which the effect state is notified by changing the display mode of the gauge G with the second change pattern is higher than the rate at which the effect state is notified by changing the display mode of the gauge G with the first change pattern. small. Thereby, since the player waits for the occurrence of the second change pattern, the interest can be enhanced.

In this way, the effect control board 80 can display the gauge G without corresponding to the display mode of the battle effect.
At least one of the first change pattern that changes the display mode of the image and the second change pattern that changes the display mode corresponding to the display mode of the battle effect, the effect in the suggestion effect by changing the display mode of the gauge G Since the state is notified, it is possible to improve the interest by using the battle effect and the gauge G. Note that the gauge G is displayed as a movie when the cone is pinched, and is displayed as a sprite otherwise. That is, when the second change pattern is generated, a movie is displayed using the moving image data prepared in advance. In this way, the battle effect in the present embodiment is expressed by combining sprite display and movie display.

Note that, when switching between sprite display and movie display, if the switching is simply performed, there is a high possibility that the player will recognize a break, and in that case, the interest may be reduced. Therefore, for example, an action when an ally attacks the opponent (for example, an action of being sprinkled to hit) is displayed as a movie, an attack name is displayed on the entire screen of the effect display device 9, or a cut-in is performed. It is also possible to make it difficult to recognize the cut line by inserting. The above-mentioned action when the ally attacks the opponent is the second change pattern for the ally (predetermined display)
It is preferable that the mode is related to the operation performed by Examples of the associated mode include a mode in which energy is saved in order to perform an operation performed by the ally in the second change pattern. In contrast to such an effect that makes it difficult to recognize a break, an effect using a break may be performed. As such an effect, for example, when switching, an effect that is blacked out and frozen is cited. By doing in this way, a player's interest can be improved.

Further, in the battle effect, an effect suggesting the attack and the degree of advantage that occur may be performed. For example, an effect suggesting each of a weak attack, a medium attack, a strong attack, and an opponent attack is performed. Examples of productions include a different background color (red effect for ally attacks, blue effect for enemy attacks, etc.), different aura colors for opponents and allies, different aura sizes, and cut-ins. An effect of generating (characters and designs) can be mentioned. Moreover, you may perform the effect that another character may participate in a war. In addition, when using a weapon, an effect suggesting an attack that occurs due to the strength of the weapon may be performed. The effect suggested by the color may be performed by a device other than the effect display device 9. For example, by displaying different colors with the frame LED 28, it is possible to perform an effect suggested by the color. It is also possible to perform an effect that suggests that a strong attack may occur in any or all turns. Thus, by performing an effect that suggests an attack that occurs, it is possible to increase the player's sense of excitement in the entire battle effect, and thus it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

Furthermore, in the battle effect, the sound effect of the attack that occurs may be different for each attack. For example, the sound effects of a weak attack, a medium attack, and a strong attack are the same, but the volume of the sound effect of a strong attack is large. A strong attack has a different sound effect than other attacks. However, it is possible to silence a strong attack. In this way, by making the sound effects different, a synergistic effect with the effect by the effect display device 9 can be obtained, and an impact can be given to the player at the time of attack, so that the player's interest is improved. Can do.

The battle effect in the present embodiment is executed according to a predetermined scenario. FIG.
8 is a diagram showing a scenario table. FIG. 68 (a) is a diagram showing a scenario table used at the time of losing (the variation pattern is Super PB3-1). FIG. 68B is a diagram showing a scenario table used for a big hit (the variation pattern is Super PB3-3).

Numbers 1 to 5 in each scenario table indicate a turn. Double circles indicate strong attacks, circles indicate medium attacks, triangles indicate weak attacks, and crosses indicate opponent attacks. Therefore, in scenario 1 in the scenario table at the time of loss, turn 1 is an opponent attack, turn 2 is an opponent attack, turn 3 is a weak attack, turn 4 is an opponent attack, and turn 5 is a weak attack. In scenario 2, turn 1 is a weak attack, turn 2 is a weak attack, turn 3 is an opponent attack, turn 4 is a weak attack, and turn 5 is a weak attack. In scenario 3, turn 1 is a medium attack, turn 2 is an opponent attack, turn 3 is a medium attack, turn 4 is an opponent attack, and turn 5 is a weak attack. In scenario 4, turn 1 is a weak attack, turn 2 is a weak attack, turn 3 is a medium attack, turn 4 is an opponent attack, and turn 5 is a medium attack. As described above, the strong attack does not exist in the scenario table of FIG.

Scenario 6 to scenario 10 in the scenario table at the time of big hit are those in which turn 5 of scenario 1 to scenario 5 in the scenario table at the time of loss is a strong attack. For example, in scenario 1, turn 1 is an opponent attack, turn 2 is an opponent attack, turn 3 is a weak attack, turn 4 is an opponent attack, and in scenario 5, turn 1 is an opponent attack, turn 2 is an opponent attack, turn 3 is a weak attack, turn 4 is an opponent attack, and turn 1 to turn 4 are exactly the same. Therefore, the player can keep expectation until the end.

In addition to the scenarios 6 to 10, the scenario 11 is provided in the scenario table for the big hit. Scenario 11 is a scenario where a strong attack occurs on the first turn and a big hit. As shown in FIG. 6, the special pattern fluctuation time when the fluctuation pattern is Super PB3-3 is 22.75 seconds, which is the same in any scenario. Therefore, scenario 11
Is performed in the same manner as other scenarios, the scenario 11 requires more time than the other scenarios. Therefore, in the case of the scenario 11, for example, the time from the start of the change of the production symbol to the transition to the battle production is longer than the other scenarios, or the flashy strength that requires time that cannot be seen in other scenarios. Adjust time by attacking. Or scenario 1
A variation pattern having a special figure variation time for 1 may be provided so that the main substrate 31 selects a scenario and notifies the effect control substrate 80 of the scenario.

In the scenario table described above, the scenario appears to be more dominant as the scenario number is larger at both the loss and the big hit. In the scenario table, all scenarios except scenario 11 are executed up to 5 turns. For example, a strong attack is made on the 3rd turn and the battle ends, and the 4th turn from the 2nd turn. It may be a scenario in which a strong attack is executed before one of the eyes. Also in this case, the time may be adjusted according to the length of the production time, or a variation pattern having a special diagram variation time for each scenario may be provided.

FIG. 69 is a diagram showing various tables used in the battle effect. FIG. 69A shows a scenario selection table at the time of a loss. The scenario selection table at the time of losing is a table indicating the determination ratio of each scenario. When the fluctuation pattern is Super PB3-1
The effect control CPU 101 performs selection processing based on random numbers using the scenario selection table at the time of loss. The rate at which scenario 1 is selected by the selection process is 35%, the rate at which scenario 2 is selected is 30%, the rate at which scenario 3 is selected is 20%, and the rate at which scenario 4 is selected is The rate at which scenario 5 is selected is 5%.
As described above, the larger the scenario number, the more likely the teammates appear to be dominant. Therefore, when losing, the smaller the scenario number, the easier the selection.

FIG. 69B is a diagram showing a scenario selection table for a big hit. The big hit scenario selection table is a table showing the decision ratio of each scenario. When the variation pattern is Super PB3-3, the effect control CPU 101 performs a selection process based on a random number using the scenario selection table at the time of the big hit. The rate at which scenario 6 is selected by the selection process is 8%, the rate at which scenario 7 is selected is 15%, the rate at which scenario 8 is selected is 25%, and the rate at which scenario 9 is selected is The rate at which scenario 10 is selected is 30%, and the rate at which scenario 11 is selected is 2%. As mentioned above,
Since the scenario is such that the larger the scenario number is, the ally seems to be dominant, so in the case of a big hit, except for the scenario 11, the larger the scenario number, the easier it is to select. Since scenario 11 is handled as a rare effect, the selection ratio is small.

FIG. 69C shows a reduction table. The reduction table is a table showing the physical strength that is reduced by each attack. The initial physical strength of opponent A is 100. Reduces health by 10 from weak attacks. Reduces HP by 20 for medium attacks. The physical strength reduced by a strong attack is all the remaining physical strength. Therefore, when the remaining physical strength at the time of a strong attack is 50, for example, the physical strength is decreased by 50. Thus, the change amount of the display mode of the gauge G in the second change pattern, and the first
The change amount of the display mode of the gauge G in the change pattern is different. Therefore, since different change amounts are associated with each of the first change pattern and the second change pattern, it is possible to produce an effect effectively. The physical strength that can be reduced by medium or weak attack is 0
A plurality of patterns may be provided or may be determined randomly within a range not to be set.

Next, another example of the second change pattern will be described. FIG. 70 is a diagram illustrating another example of the second change pattern. FIG. 70A shows a second change pattern that changes the gauge G so as to shake in response to a strong attack of the battle effect. The weak attack and the medium attack do not reduce the physical strength so much, so the amount of change in the health bar of the gauge G is small, but in the case of a strong attack, the amount of change is large because the physical strength bar becomes 0. Since the amount of change is large, by shaking the gauge G, it is possible to make the player feel that the gauge G itself is affected, so that the interest can be improved.

FIG. 70 (b) shows a second change pattern in a display mode in which the battle effect acts on the gauge G. The ally M performs a strong shock wave attack against the opponent A, which is a strong attack. This shock wave attack acts to the gauge G, and the gauge G is blown away. FIG. 70A and FIG. 67C described above.
), The battle effect does not act on the gauge G. In general, it is considered that the battle and the gauge are separated so that they do not have a physical influence on each other. Since the player is given an impression that the attack is strong enough to do so, and the player can also enjoy a refreshing feeling, the player's interest can be improved. In addition, the relevance between the battle effect and the gauge G can be increased, and the interest can be improved.

Next, an application example of the battle effect to the slot machine will be described. The difference between the pachinko machine and the slot machine is that the pachinko machine has many effects that can be accommodated by one variation (excluding the hold effect), and the slot machine has many continuous effects that are performed over multiple games. . In a pachinko gaming machine, roughly speaking, a big hit is 1/100 to 1/400. However, since there are small roles in the slot machine, there is a possibility that some role is won for each game. In the slot machine, this small role, ART, and bonus may be randomly selected, and a continuous effect over a plurality of games is often used. Therefore, an application example of the slot machine for continuous production will be described. There are various effects in the slot machine continuous effects. Here, CZ (chance zone) is taken as an example. In general CZ, the number of games is determined in advance, and when the specified number of games satisfies a specific condition, ART (or AT) is often won. As the above specific conditions, for example, for each small role, ART
The winning probability is determined, and an ART lottery is performed at the time of winning a small role, and it is possible to win by that lottery.

First, the major difference from the embodiment described in the pachinko machine is that in the slot machine,
A small role can be used to draw lots such as a strong attack, a medium attack, a weak attack, and an opponent attack for each turn (one game). In this case, the scenario table as described with reference to FIG. 68 is not necessary. On the other hand, as described above, an ART lottery table for determining the ART winning for each small role is required. For example, 2% for bell, 4% for weak watermelon, 6% for strong watermelon, 10% for weak cherry, 20% for strong cherry, 30% for strong chance, etc.
Is a table for lottery.

Further, it is conceivable to prepare a reduction table as shown in FIG. However, for example, a cherry with a remaining health of 20 and a reduction of 20 is won (A
When you are not selected for RT, your physical strength will be 0, causing inconvenience. In such a case, the decrease number is corrected by setting the decrease number to 10, for example. Since it is unnatural if the number of reductions is suddenly corrected, the physical strength to be reduced for each small role is not determined by a fixed value, but by a range,
Every time a small role is elected, the unnaturalness can be eliminated by decreasing within that range.

In this way, by determining the ART lottery table and the reduction table, performing a strong attack when the ART is won, and displaying the strong attack screen shown in FIG. 67 (c) and the screen shown in FIG.
It becomes possible to increase the relevance between the battle performance and the gauge, and the interest can be improved. As described above, since the ART lottery is performed for each small role, a strong attack may be determined for each small role, and an effect unique to the slot machine may be performed.

In the application example of the slot machine, CZ is taken as an example, but there are various modes of CZ, for example, there are slot machines that handle pseudo bonuses as CZ. This embodiment can be applied to any aspect of CZ as long as it is a continuous effect that is not limited to CZ but continues over a plurality of games.

As explained above, in the slot machine, it is possible to draw lots for each game and execute the production without using the scenario, but the production using the scenario as explained in the pachinko machine is also executed on the slot machine. Is possible. Specifically, slot machine effects include fake effects (for example, a pre-fake sign). A fake precursor is, for example, cherry
When a small role that is drawn in duplicate with RT is elected, it produces an effect similar to the sign of ART, resulting in a loss.

In the case of such a fake effect, since the result is fixed, the scenario table of FIG. 68 (a) and the reduction table shown in FIG. 69 (c) are used as they are, so that one turn corresponds to one game. The slot machine can execute the production using

As described above, according to this embodiment, the gaming machine is capable of executing variable display, and a specific display corresponding to the variable display (in this example, hold display, active display) is at least normal. A mode (in this example, “white”), a first specific mode (“red” in this example) with a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and a second specific mode (in this example, staging) Specific display means (in this example, for effect control) that can be displayed in any display mode including a suggestion display mode (first special suggestion mode, second special suggestion mode, pseudo-continuous suggestion mode, SP suggestion mode)) Steps S3713, S3717, S3721, S3725, S372 in the microcomputer 100
6, S 4702, S 4705, S 4708, S 4711, S 4714) and effect execution means (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing effects of the contents suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode. In steps S8010 and S801.
1 in steps S8013 and S81 according to the process table selected in the same processing as in step 1.
05, a special zone effect, a pseudo-ream, and a part capable of executing a super reach effect), and the specific display means displays the specific display in the second specific mode, When the production of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode is executed (in this example, 5 seconds after the production of the suggested content is executed), the display mode of the specific display is changed to the second specific mode. To the first specific mode (in this example, the production control microcomputer 100
Is displayed in the effect suggestion display mode which is the second display mode when any of P02 to P05 is selected as the hold change pattern by executing steps S4702, S4705, S4708, S4711, and S4714. The hold display or active display that has been made can be changed to “red” which is the first specific mode). Thereby, the expectation with respect to a specific aspect can be raised.

When the configuration shown in this embodiment is applied to the gaming machine shown in the first embodiment, for example, the first specific mode or the second specific mode shown in this embodiment is the first implementation. It corresponds to the 2nd mode shown with the form, and after displaying a specific display by the 1st mode (special hold), it changes from the 1st mode (special hold) to the 1st specific mode or the 2nd specific mode. It is possible to configure.

In addition, it is possible to configure a gaming machine by appropriately combining the configurations described in the first to third embodiments described above. That is, the configurations shown in any one of the first to third embodiments shown above are appropriately combined,
You may make it comprise a game machine combining the structure shown in all embodiment.

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, when notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 560
Transmits a command indicating the variation time and variation mode before reaching (when not becoming reach, before the so-called second stop), such as the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence or absence of a slip effect as the first command, As a second command, a command indicating a change time and a change mode after reaching the reach (after the so-called second stop when the reach is not reached), such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect, is transmitted. May be. 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.

In each of the above embodiments, “the ratio is different” means A: B = 70%: 30%
And A: B = 1, not only those with different ratios such as A: B = 30%: 70%.
00%: It is a concept that includes those with different ratios such as 0% (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.

As described above, according to this embodiment, (1) a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine, etc.),
Suggested effect execution means for executing an suggested effect (for example, a battle effect) that suggests whether or not to be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, big hit, ART, bonus, etc.) by performing a predetermined display (for example, a battle). (For example, production control board etc.),
An informing means (for example, informing the effect state in the suggestion effect (for example, whether or not an ally is dominant) by changing the display mode of the specific display (for example, gauge G) (for example, decreasing the strength bar) , Production control board etc.),
With
The notification means includes a first change pattern that changes a display mode of the specific display without corresponding to a display mode of the predetermined display (for example, a battle when a weak attack, a middle attack occurs), and a display mode of the predetermined display (for example, , A game machine that notifies the effect state in the suggestion effect by changing the display mode of the specific display at least one of the second change pattern that changes the display mode in response to a strong attack occurrence battle or the like.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest using the predetermined display and the specific display, and it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

(2) The display mode of the predetermined display in the second change pattern (for example, a battle when a shock wave attack occurs in FIG. 70B) is a specific display (for example, a gauge) The gaming machine according to (1), which is in a display mode that acts on G (such as G).

According to such a configuration, the relevance between the predetermined display and the specific display can be increased, and the interest can be improved.

(3) The display mode of the specific display in the second change pattern (for example, the mode in which the gauge G in FIG. 67 (c) sags) is the operation performed in the display mode of the predetermined display (for example, the opponent due to a strong attack) (1) The gaming machine according to (1), which is a display mode corresponding to A's scooping.

According to such a configuration, the relevance between the predetermined display and the specific display can be increased, and the interest can be improved.

(4) The gaming machine according to (1), wherein a display mode of the specific display in the second change pattern is a display mode (for example, gauge G in FIG. 67 (c)) that increases the size of the specific display.

  According to such a configuration, interest can be improved.

(5) The expectation degree (for example, big hit decision etc.) when the effect state is notified by changing the display mode of the specific display with the second change pattern is the display mode of the specific display with the first change pattern. The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), which is higher than an expected level when the effect state is notified by changing (the first change pattern also occurs at the time of losing).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the feeling of lifting when the second change pattern occurs.

(6) The amount of change in the display mode of the specific display in the second change pattern is different from the amount of change in the display mode of the specific display in the first change pattern (for example, as shown in the reduction table in FIG. 69C). (Amount of change, etc.) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5).

According to such a configuration, since different change amounts are associated with each of the first change pattern and the second change pattern, it is possible to produce an effect effectively.

(7) The ratio in which the effect state is notified by changing the display mode of the specific display in the second change pattern is notified of the effect state by changing the display mode of the specific display in the first change pattern. The gaming machine according to (5), which is smaller than the ratio (notification by the second change pattern is notified only at the time of big hit, and the first change pattern is notified at any time of loss or big hit).

According to such a configuration, since the player waits for the second change pattern to occur, the interest can be enhanced.

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 values of the jackpot determination random number (random R) and the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted at the time of starting winning. In the production control microcomputer 100 side,
You may comprise so that determination at the time of winning (prefetching determination) may be performed based on the value of the random number 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
109 VDP

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
A suggestion effect execution means for executing a suggestion effect that suggests whether or not to be controlled to an advantageous state by performing a predetermined display;
Informing means for informing the effect state in the suggestion effect by changing the display mode of the specific display;
With
The informing means includes at least a first change pattern that changes a display mode of the specific display without corresponding to a display mode of the predetermined display, and a second change pattern that changes the display mode corresponding to the display mode of the predetermined display. On the other hand, the game machine which alert | reports the production state in the said suggestion effect by changing the display mode of a specific display.

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