JP2019058789A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: change performance execution means capable of executing a change performance to change a display mode of a retention display to a mode different than a normal mode; and corresponding display performance execution means capable of executing a common performance to be executed commonly among a case of changing a display mode of a corresponding display and a case of not changing the display mode of the corresponding display, and either a success performance changing the display mode of the corresponding display after executing the common performance, or a failure performance not changing the display mode of the corresponding display. Among multiple times including a first time and a second time later than the first time during execution of one variable display, the probability to execute the success performance is higher when executing the common performance at the second time than when executing the common performance at the first time. When the change performance is executed, the common performance is not executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 52

Description

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

  As a game machine, when a game ball is shot into a game area by a launch device as a game medium, and the game ball wins in a prize area such as a prize port provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player There is one that has been configured. Furthermore, a variable display means capable of variably displaying (also referred to as "variation") identification information is provided, and a predetermined game value is obtained when the display result of the variable display of identification information in the variable display means is a specific display result. Are configured to provide the player with

  The prize value is to pay out a prize ball or to give a score or a prize according to the winning of the game ball to the prize area. In addition, with the game value, when the specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the game machine is in an advantageous state for the player who is easy to hit the ball, It is to generate the right to be in an advantageous state, and to be in a state where it becomes easy to establish the conditions for award ball payout.

  In a pachinko gaming machine, a specific display mode defined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) which is started in the variable display means based on the game ball having won the start winning opening. When it is done, a "big hit (specific game state)" occurs. In addition, derivation | leading-out display is making a symbol display definite. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and a transition is made to a big hit gaming state in which a hit ball tends to be won. Then, in each open period, when there is a winning to a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings, the large winning openings are closed. The number of opening of the special winning opening is fixed at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). Note that an open time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each open, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the special winning opening is closed when the open time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each big winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  Among such gaming machines, there are machines configured to be able to execute specific effects such as step-up notice effects. For example, in Patent Document 1, in the normal gaming state, step-up notice effects are executed in the variable display of the identification information of 1, while in the shortened gaming state in which the variable display period is shortened, the shortened identification information is variable It is described that the step-up notice effect is executed over the variable display of the identification information a plurality of times by performing the effect one step at a time for each display.

JP, 2011-67409, A (paragraph 0364, 0365, FIG. 36)

  In the gaming machine, it may be possible to execute a change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display to a mode different from the normal mode. However, there is room for improvement in terms of improving the interest in gaming.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game.

(Means A) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and storing information on the variable display as hold storage. Holding display means (for example, first holding memory buffer, second holding memory buffer) and holding display means (for example, total holding memory display unit for displaying a holding display corresponding to the holding memory stored in the holding memory means 18c) and the display mode of the reserve display changes to a mode (eg, a special display mode (eg, a red circle display)) different from the normal mode (eg, a normal display mode (eg, a blue circle display)) Change effect execution means (for example, effect control microphones) that can execute change effects (for example, effects of executing a hold change symbol effect and changing a hold display from a normal display mode to a special display mode) Correspondence between the execution of steps S8111 to S8112 and S8302 to S8305 in the computer 100, the correspondence display means capable of displaying the correspondence display corresponding to the variable display in progress, and the time of changing the display mode of the correspondence display Execute common effects that are commonly executed when the display mode of the display is not changed, and failure effects that do not change the display mode of the success effect or the corresponding display that changes the display mode of the corresponding display after the common effect is performed Possible corresponding display effect executing means, the common effect is at a second timing among a plurality of timings including a first timing during execution of one variable display and a second timing after the first timing When it is executed, the success effect is executed rather than when the common effect is executed at the first timing. The correspondence display effect execution means does not execute the common effect when the change effect is executed, and the first timing is the timing before reaching the reach, and the second timing is the timing after the reaching It is characterized by According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(Means 1) The other gaming machine is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and stores information on the variable display as hold storage Hold display means (for example, a total hold storage display unit 18c) for displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage means (for example, the first hold memory buffer, the second hold memory buffer) and the hold memory stored in the hold memory means And the display mode of the hold display are changed to a mode (eg, a special display mode (eg, a red circle display)) different from the normal mode (eg, a normal display mode (eg, a blue circle display)) Change effect execution means (for example, micro control for effect control) that can execute change effect (for example, effect of executing hold change symbol effect and changing the hold display from the normal display mode to the special display mode) Specific effect executing means (for example, step S8007 in the microcomputer 100 for effect control) capable of executing the steps S8111 to S8112 and S8302 to S8305 in the data 100 and the specific effect (for example, step-up notice effect) When the step-up notice effect is determined, the process table corresponding to the step-up notice effect is selected in step S8008 and the steps S8010 and S8105 are executed) and a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a definite change state or time saving state) Shortened variable display execution means (for example, step S95 or step S96 in the game control microcomputer 560) for executing variable display in which the variable display period is shortened based on the total number of pending storages being 3 or more) It was judged In steps S98 and S99, after selecting the variation pattern type determination table for deviation, determine the variation pattern (non-reach PA1-2) of the shortening variation in step S102, and execute the processing in step S103 and subsequent steps), When it is determined that the change effect is to be performed in the variable display in which the variable display period is shortened by the determination means that determines whether to execute the change effect in the variable display in which the variable display period is shortened, the specific effect is executed Specific effect restriction means to restrict (for example, the part which does not execute the process after step S6503 when it is judged as Y in step S6502 in microcomputer 100 for effect control), and the first action effect among plural kinds of action effects When performing and when performing a second operation effect different from the first operation effect, advantageous The effect production executing means performs action production so that the proportion controlled to the state is different, and the specific production executing means performs step-up of changing the aspect of the production from one stage to a plurality of stages as a specific performance. The effect can be executed, and the specific effect restricting means is characterized in that the execution of the step-up effect is not restricted when the effect period of the step-up effect does not overlap with the effect period of the change effect. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the visual effects of the change effect from being impeded by the specific effect.
(Means 2) Correspondence display control means (for example, in the second embodiment, effect control micro) for performing correspondence display (for example, active hold display) corresponding to the variable display during execution of variable display in means 1 A mode (for example, a special display mode (for example, a section for executing steps S8010A to S8010C) in the computer 100 different from a normal mode (for example, a blue round display)) , The corresponding display changing means (for example, in the second embodiment, the portion for executing step S8106 K in the effect control microcomputer 100) and the display mode of the corresponding display are changed. Common effect to indicate that the display mode of the corresponding display changes after executing the common effect And an effect execution means capable of executing a failure effect for notifying that the display mode of the success effect or the corresponding display does not change, and the corresponding display changing means performs the corresponding display at a plurality of timings during the variable display. It is possible to change the display mode of the display mode, and the effect execution means is configured to perform the first of the plurality of timings including the first timing during execution of one variable display and the second timing after the first timing. When the common effect is performed at two timings, the ratio at which the successful effect is performed may be configured to be higher than when the common effect is performed at the first timing. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the rendering effect on the variable display being executed.
The display mode of the hold display includes the normal mode, the special mode different from the normal mode, and the notice mode different from the normal mode and the special mode, and the display mode of the hold display is the special mode at the end. It may be configured such that the rate at which it is controlled to the advantageous state is lower than when it is the last time in the normal mode.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or the means 2, the change presentation executing means indicates, as the change presentation, the suspension display change identification information (for example, FIGS. 47 (8) and (9)) indicating that the display mode of the suspension display changes. The effect (for example, pending change symbol effect) for displaying the pending change symbol 202 shown is executed, and the specific effect executing means performs control to display the specific effect prior to the variable display (for example, FIG. 47 (4) As shown in (5), (8) and (9), even if the step-up notice effect is displayed on the front side of the variable display and the variable display and the pending change symbol can not be seen) Good. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the visual recognition of the pending display change identification information displayed as the change effect by the specific effect from being hindered.

(Means 4) In the means 2, as the effect that suggests that the display mode of the suspension display changes and the effect that indicates that the display mode of the corresponding display changes, the suggestion effect (for example, action effect) of the common mode is executed Suggestive effect executing means (in the second embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the operation effect in the common mode when executing the operation effect by executing steps S8106C and S8106I) May be configured. According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the suggestive effect, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(Means 5) In means 2 or 4, the corresponding display changing means can change the display mode of the corresponding display at a plurality of timings during variable display (for example, at the time of high speed fluctuation and at the time of reach occurrence) For example, in the second embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S6602 to determine one of the active hold effects A to D shown in FIG. 52), and the display mode of the corresponding display changes. To execute a suggestion effect (for example, an action effect) that suggests that the display mode of the success notification effect or the correspondence display does not change to notify that the display mode of the correspondence display changes after the suggestion effect is performed Effect executing means for executing a failure notification effect to notify (for example, in the second embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 Step S8106I is carried out to execute an effect as if the effect effect result of the action effect was success or failure), and the effect executing means is suggestive effect at any one of a plurality of timings. The success notification effect is executed at a different ratio depending on whether it is executed (for example, in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 52, the action effect result is more successful at reach occurrence than at high speed fluctuation) The ratio may be high). According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the execution timing of the suggestion effect, and the interest for the game can be improved.

(Means 6) In any of the means 1 to 5, the display mode of the hold display includes a normal mode (for example, blue and the like) and a special mode (for example, white and gray and the like) different from the normal mode And a notice mode (for example, yellow, green, red, and rainbow color etc.) for giving notice of a proportion controlled in an advantageous state, which is an aspect different from the normal aspect and the special aspect, and the change presentation executing means The display mode of the hold display is changed to the notice mode so that the ratio of changing the display mode of the hold display to the notice mode is higher when the display mode of the hold display is the special mode than when the display mode is the normal mode. (For example, in the third embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 changes the display color of the notice color from the blue color in each of the suspension display pattern determination tables of FIGS. 57 to 76. Total value (or average value) of the determination rates of the hold display pattern including the aspect of changing from gray or white to the display color of the notice mode rather than the total value (or average value) of the determination rates of the hold display pattern including the turn Of different types of action effects) (for example, action effect A, action effect B) which changes the display mode as a result of the effect when changing the display mode of the suspension display to a special mode When one of the plurality of types of action effects is executed, and the second action effect different from the first action effect is executed, control is performed in an advantageous state. In the third embodiment, for example, in the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. In run to determine the effect effect B and the working effect A) it may be configured so. According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which action effect the player has changed to the special mode, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition of a production control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows 4 ms timer interruption processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation 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 classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern classification determination table for big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change pattern classification determination table for loss. It is an explanatory view showing a hit change pattern judging table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a loss change pattern determination table. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of a symbol specification command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of a change category command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of a change category command. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening switch passage processing. FIG. 6 is an explanatory drawing showing an example of the configuration of a pending specific area and a pending storage buffer. It is a flow chart which shows production processing at the time of winning a prize. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flow chart which shows processing during special symbol change. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a program of special symbol display control processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing which CPU for production control performs. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a command receiving buffer. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows a reservation notice decision processing. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example of a reservation notice production decision table. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern command reception waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a stop design of a production design. It is an explanatory view showing the example of composition of process data. It is a flow chart which shows preliminary production setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a step-up advance production determination table. It is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of step-up notice production and suspension change design effect. It is a flow chart which shows processing during production design variation. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation stop processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of pending | preceding notice production | presentation and pending | holding change symbol production | presentation. It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine in 2nd Embodiment from the front. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example of a reservation notice production decision table in a 2nd embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol fluctuation start process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows active reserve production setting processing in a 2nd embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example of an active reserve production decision table in a 2nd embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing in the production | presentation symbol fluctuation | variation in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows an example of pending display setting processing in a 3rd embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of the pending display symbol in 3rd Embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing an example of change timing of a reservation display symbol in a 3rd embodiment, etc. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the pending | holding display pattern determination table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the pending | holding display pattern determination table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the pending | holding display pattern determination table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the pending | holding display pattern determination table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the pending | holding display pattern determination table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the pending | holding display pattern determination table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the pending | holding display pattern determination table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the pending | holding display pattern determination table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the pending | holding display pattern determination table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the pending | holding display pattern determination table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the pending | holding display pattern determination table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the pending | holding display pattern determination table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the pending | holding display pattern determination table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the pending | holding display pattern determination table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the pending | holding display pattern determination table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the pending | holding display pattern determination table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the pending | holding display pattern determination table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the pending | holding display pattern determination table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the pending | holding display pattern determination table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the pending | holding display pattern determination table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the effect presentation execution determination table in 3rd Embodiment.

Embodiment 1
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 viewed from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically-long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided so as to be openable and closable in the game frame. The play frame is a front frame (not shown) installed openably and closably to the outer frame, a mechanism board (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (a game to be described later And the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. At the lower part of the bat supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball tray 4 for storing gaming balls which can not be accommodated in the bat supply tray 3, and a bat operating handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a bat. In addition, on the back of the glass door frame 2, the game board 6 is detachably attached. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body that constitutes the game board and various components attached to the plate-like body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 in which the shot game balls can flow down.

  The member forming the surplus ball tray (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (rod shape) at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is attached a stick controller 122 capable of holding and tilting in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). In the stick controller 122, the player holds the operating stick of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, the left hand), and performs predetermined operations by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operating finger (for example, forefinger). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) which can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by pushing and pulling the trigger button 121 3) is built-in. In addition, a tilting direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation on the operating rod is provided in the lower main body inside the lower portion of the stick controller 122 or the like. Also, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

  On the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by pressing the predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation by a player or the like. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the operation of the player performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the body of the upper tray at the installation position of the push button 120 or the like. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in the upper and lower positional relationship in the central portion of the upper and lower dishes. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be shifted to either the left or the right in the upper and lower plates while maintaining the upper and lower positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in the vertical positional relationship, and may be in the horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 configured of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Thus, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of the effect symbol. In the effect symbol display area, there are symbol display areas for variably displaying effect symbols for three decorations (for effect), for example, “left”, “middle” and “right”. There are symbol display areas of “left”, “middle” and “right” in the symbol display area, but the position of the symbol display area may not be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the symbol Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed by the first special symbol display 8a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed by the symbol display 8b, the effect display is performed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, middle symbol among left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (for example, left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stop, swing, scale, shrink or deform in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the display symbols are changed An effect performed in a state where the possibility of the occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called reach effect. In addition, reach state and the appearance are called reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes "off", and the variation display state is ended. A player plays while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the variation display of the effect design is performed as the effect of the liquid crystal display in the effect display device 9, but the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is the one shown in this embodiment. For example, an effect having a predetermined story property may be executed, and an effect such as displaying the result of the story based on the determination result of the jackpot determination or the variation pattern may be performed. For example, a battle wrestling, a soccer game, and a battle game in which an enemy ally character fights are performed, and if it is a big hit, a effect to win the game or battle is performed, and if it is a loss, a effect to lose the game or battle is performed. It is also good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the result such as winning or losing, an effect may be performed such that a predetermined story such as a story is sequentially developed.

  In the upper right portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9, fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided which display a fourth symbol following the effect symbol, the special symbol to be described later, and the normal symbol. In this embodiment, the 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 to be described later, and the second A fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is provided in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the production symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (but, correctly, the variation display of the presentation symbol changes on the microcomputer 100 side for presentation control) It is performed by measuring the fluctuation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing the rendering using the rendering display 9, for example, the content of the rendering including the fluctuation display of the rendering pattern disappears from the screen for a moment Effects are being diversified, such as effects being performed, and effects such as moving objects blocking all or part of the screen being performed. Therefore, even when looking at the display screen on the effect display device 9, there are cases where it is difficult to recognize whether or not the state is currently in the state of fluctuating display. So, in this embodiment, by performing the variation display of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, is the state of the present variation display now by confirming the state of the fourth symbol? It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. In addition, since the 4th design is always changed and displayed in a fixed operation, and it does not disappear from the screen or is shielded by a shield, it can always be viewed.

  The fourth symbol for the first special symbol and the fourth symbol for the second special symbol may be generically referred to as the fourth symbol, and the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol and the second special The fourth symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a fourth symbol display area.

  Variation of the fourth symbol (variable display) is realized by continuing turning on and off of the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d with a predetermined display color (for example, blue) at predetermined time intervals. . The variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol are synchronized. Synchronization means that the start point and the end point of the variable display are the same and the period of the variable display is the same.

  Also, when the big hit symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color for recalling the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the removal, for example, the removal) Sometimes it is displayed in blue while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit Note that the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a positive variation big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a game ball at the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden odd change big hit), and a plurality of big hit types with different number of rounds If it can be controlled, the display color may be different depending on the number of rounds continued in the big hit game, and as in this embodiment, the number of rounds for each big hit is the same. Even if, for example, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is short (for example 1 second), the big hit which can not expect the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening substantially, and the big winning opening per round If the opening time is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can expect a game ball to reach a substantial winning opening substantially, whether or not it can substantially expect a winning of the game ball to a large winning opening For example, by changing the number of times the opening of the large winning opening per round, it is expected that the jackpot can be expected to be winning the game ball to the large winning opening substantially Even when there is a big hit that can not be made, the display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to be substantially winning the big winning opening.

  Also, when the big hit symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the display color for recalling the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (display color different from off. For example, off) Sometimes it is displayed in blue while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit Note that the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a positive variation big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a game ball at the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden odd change big hit), and a plurality of big hit types with different number of rounds If it can be controlled, the display color may be different depending on the number of rounds continued in the big hit game, and as in this embodiment, the number of rounds for each big hit is the same. Even if, for example, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is short (for example 1 second), the big hit which can not expect the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening substantially, and the big winning opening per round If the opening time is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can expect a game ball to reach a substantial winning opening substantially, whether or not it can substantially expect a winning of the game ball to a large winning opening For example, by changing the number of times the opening of the large winning opening per round, it is expected that the jackpot can be expected to be winning the game ball to the large winning opening substantially Even when there is a big hit that can not be made, the display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to be substantially winning the big winning opening.

  The display color when the fourth symbol display area 9c, 9d is turned off is a display color (for example, black) different from the background image in order to prevent the display image from being disintegrated with the background image when the light is turned off. It is desirable to have.

  In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area is provided in part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, but separately from the effect display device 9, a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED is used. The fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which two LEDs are alternately lit, and any one of the two LEDs is determined. It may be made to show whether or not the big hit design is decidedly displayed depending on whether it is displayed.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided respectively corresponding to the separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d is shown, the first special symbol and the second special are illustrated. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided on part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, the fourth symbol display area common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be realized using a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED. In this case, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing display such as repeating display and display of different display colors at predetermined time intervals. Also, for example, when performing the fluctuation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and when performing the fluctuation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, for example The variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing display such as turning on and off repeatedly at different time intervals. Also, for example, the same big hit symbol is used for deriving and displaying the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and for deriving and displaying the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol. Alternatively, the stop symbols of different modes may be displayed in a definite manner.

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

  The small display is formed, for example, in a square shape. Moreover, in this embodiment, although the kind of 1st special symbol and the kind of 2nd special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers of 0-9), kinds may differ. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers 00 to 99 (or two-digit symbols).

  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 generically referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable indicator) There is something to do.

  Although this embodiment shows the case where the two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may have only one special symbol display.

  The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variable display (for example, the game ball is the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening After having passed 14 (including winnings), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed It is a state, and it is started based on the state where the big hit game is not executed) being established, and when the variable display time (variation time) passes, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. The game ball passing means that the game ball has passed through an area previously defined as a winning area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept including that the gaming ball is in the winning opening (winning) It is. Further, deriving and displaying the display result means that the symbol (example of the identification information) is finally determined and displayed.

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first start winning hole 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  Further, below the winning device having the first start winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second starting winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball can be won in the second start winning hole 14 (it becomes easy to get a start prize), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the second starting winning hole 14 than the first starting winning hole 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball does not win the second start winning hole 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the first starting winning hole 13 than the second starting winning hole 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, although it is difficult to win, it may be configured to be able to win (that is, the gaming ball is hard to win).

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

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to the open state, the gaming ball heading to the variable winning ball device 15 is extremely easy to win a prize in the second start winning opening 14. And although the first start winning opening 13 is provided immediately below the effect display 9, the distance between the lower end of the effect display 9 and the first start winning opening 13 can be further narrowed, or the first start winning opening It is difficult to arrange nails closely around 13 and to make it difficult to guide the game balls to the first start winning opening 13 by arranging the nails around the first starting winning opening 13, so that the winning ratio of the second start winning opening 14 You may make it be higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 15 is provided to perform the opening and closing operation only for the second starting winning opening 14, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 13 The configuration may be such that a variable winning ball device that performs opening and closing operations is provided for any of the start winning openings 14.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b consisting of four indicators for displaying the number of activated winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, ie, the second reserve memory number. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol suspension storage indicator 18b, the number of activated winning balls entering the first start winning opening 13, ie, the first suspension storage number (pending storage is also referred to as start storage or start prize storage). A first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a consisting of four indicators for displaying) is provided. The first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  In addition, an area (total holding storage display unit) 18c displaying the total number (total holding storage number) which is the total of the first holding storage number and the second holding storage number in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9c. Is provided. In this embodiment, by providing the combined hold storage display unit 18c that displays the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of formation of execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied. . Note that instead of the total pending storage number display unit 18c, a first pending storage display unit for displaying the first pending storage number and a second pending storage display unit for displaying the second pending storage number are provided. May be

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in the combined hold storage display unit 18c that the display is performed without distinction as to whether the display is a hold display corresponding to the first hold storage or a hold display corresponding to the second hold storage. However, it may be distinguishably displayed whether it is the hold display corresponding to the first hold storage or the hold display corresponding to the second hold storage. For example, in this embodiment, when the hold display is displayed in the normal mode, the display is uniformly blue without distinguishing whether it is the hold display corresponding to the first hold storage or the hold display corresponding to the second hold storage. In the case of displaying a circular display of (in the case of executing a suspension notice effect to be described later, a red circular display is displayed as a special display mode) is shown, but the suspension display corresponding to the first suspension storage is shown. May be distinguishable by displaying the holding display corresponding to the second holding memory in a black circular display while displaying the blue circular display. Further, for example, the shape of the hold display may be different between the hold display corresponding to the first hold storage and the hold display corresponding to the second hold storage.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) 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. Perform variable display of the effect design as a symbol of. The variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized. In addition, the variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Also, when the big hit symbol is displayed in the first special symbol display 8a and when the big hit symbol is displayed in the second special symbol display 8b, a rendering symbol that evokes a big hit in the effect display device 9 The combination of is displayed.

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

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, an ordinary symbol display 10 for variably displaying an ordinary symbol 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 the numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display the numbers 0 to 9 (or symbols). Moreover, the small display is formed, for example, in a square shape. In addition, the normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display, for example, the numbers 00 to 99 (or two-digit symbols). Also, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED etc., for example, a display capable of lighting and displaying a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decorative lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying "o" and "x") May be composed of

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a hit symbol, for example, a symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol, the variable winning ball device 15 is in a state advantageous to the player from a disadvantageous state (a state where the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 14) Change to In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls having passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time the game ball passes to the gate 32, that is, whenever the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 increases the number of lighted LEDs by one. Then, whenever variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. Furthermore, a probability change state in which the probability determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit as a result of the variation display of the special symbol is increased compared to the normal state) Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hits and the symbol is increased is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. In addition, even in the short time state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened), which is not a definite change state but the symbol variation time is shortened, the opening time and the opening number of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 where a non-winning hit ball is taken. In the upper left and right upper and lower left of the game area 7, four speakers 27 are provided for producing sound effects and sounds as a predetermined sound output. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In the game machine, a hit ball firing device (not shown) which drives the drive motor in response to the player operating the hitting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch the game ball into the game area 7 ) Is provided. The game balls fired from the hit ball launcher enter the game area 7 through the ball hitting rails formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descend the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, it is possible to start variable display of the first special symbol (for example, variable display of the special symbol is ended, the first The start condition of 1 is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started in the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first start winning opening 13. If it is not in a state where variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first number of pending storages is increased by 1 on the condition that the first number of pending storages has not reached the upper limit value.

  If the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the first The start condition of 2 is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started in the second special symbol display 8 b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning opening 14. If it is not in a state where variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second pending storage number is increased by one on the condition that the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, the game state is shifted to a high probability state (probable change state) when becoming a probability change big hit, and the game ball becomes easy to get started (that is, the special symbol display 8a, 8b or the effect) A transition is made to a high base state which is a gaming state controlled such that execution conditions of variable display in the display device 9 are easily established) (in this embodiment, transition to a time saving state). Also, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, it shifts to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, and the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is open is extended, as compared with the case where the high base is not used. It will be easier to get started.

  In addition, instead of extending the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extension state), the transition to the normal symbol certainty state in which the probability of the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hitting is increased. It is possible to move to the high base state. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In this case, by performing transition control to the normal symbol certainty state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hits will be increased, and the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened increases. Therefore, if it shifts to the normal symbol certainty variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning prize ball device 15 are increased, and it becomes a state (high base state) in which start winning is easy. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is enhanced when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol or the stop symbol of a special symbol is a definite symbol, etc. Change to an advantageous state (start start winning state). Note that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept that includes changing from the closed state to the open state.

  In addition, the transition to the high base state may be made by transitioning to the normal symbol time short state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol time short state, since the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the frequency at which the variation of the normal symbol starts is increased, and as a result, the frequency at which the normal symbol is hit is increased. Therefore, when the frequency with which the normal symbol is hit is high, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is high, and it becomes a state (high base state) in which start winning is easy.

  In addition, by shifting to a time reduction state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol and the representation symbol is shortened, the variation time of the special symbol and the representation symbol is shortened, so the variation of the special symbol and the representation symbol starts It is possible to reduce the frequency of occurrence (in other words, the quickening of the reserve memory) and the occurrence of an invalid start winning. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased.

  In addition, it is possible to start winning easily (transition to the high base state) by transitioning to all the states shown above (open extension state, normal pattern exact variation state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) May be In addition, it is easy to start winning by shifting to any one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) (high base (high base) (Transition to the state). In addition, it is easy to start winning by shifting to any one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) (high It may be made to shift to the base state).

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. As shown in FIG. FIG. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. The main substrate 31 is mounted with a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 560 has a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progression control) and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit 57 including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are incorporated 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 internal. Also, 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 a hardware circuit).

  In addition, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means backed up by a backup power source, part or all of which is created on the power supply substrate. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the content of a part or all of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined backup period (until the capacitor as a backup power source discharges and the backup power source can not supply power). Ru. In particular, data indicating at least the gaming state, that is, the control state of the gaming control means (such as a special symbol process flag or a probability change flag) 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 to restore the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like on the basis of the data when the power failure or the like is restored after the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that all of the RAM 55 is backed up by the power supply.

  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 the CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another substrate other than the main substrate 31.

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

  The random number circuit 503 has a selection setting function of updating range of numerical data (setting selection function of initial value and selection setting function of upper limit value), a selection setting function of updating rule of numerical data, and selection of update rule of numerical data It has various functions such as switching function. Such a function can improve the randomness of the generated random number.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (ID number assigned with a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560) The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

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

  In addition, the microcomputer 560 for game control, the first special symbol indicator 8a which variably displays the special symbol, the second special symbol indicator 8b, the normal symbol indicator 10 which variably displays the ordinary symbol, the first special symbol hold memory The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b and the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit 64 for outputting an information output signal such as big hit information indicating the occurrence of a big hit gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (composed of 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. The effect control command is received, and the display control of the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect pattern is performed.

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

  The effect control means is also connected to the trigger sensor 125 provided in the stick controller 122, the tilt direction sensor unit 123, the vibrator motor 126, and the push sensor 124 provided in the push button 120, as described later. (See FIG. 3), but illustration is omitted in FIG.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound output board 70. As shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the microcomputer is not mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35 and the sound output substrate 70, but a microcomputer may be mounted. Further, only the effect control substrate 80 may be provided for effect control without providing the lamp driver substrate 35 and the sound output substrate 70.

  The effect control board 80 is mounted with an effect control microcomputer 100 including a effect control CPU 101 and a RAM for storing information on effects such as an effect pattern process flag and the like. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 100 is not backed up by a power supply. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and takes in a signal taken from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( According to the effect control (INT signal), the 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 for controlling display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the effect control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM there. VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding 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 a command for reading out necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command to the VDP 109. The CGROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, data of a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect patterns), and background image data. It is a ROM for. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to an instruction from the effect control CPU 101. Then, 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 in the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 only passes the signal input from the relay board 77 in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77) It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulation means.

  As a signal direction regulation means which allows the signal input from the main substrate 31 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control substrate 80 (does not allow the signal to pass in the direction from the effect control substrate 80 to the relay substrate 77) in the relay substrate 77 A unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, diodes or transistors are used as unidirectional circuits. A diode is illustrated in FIG. Also, unidirectional circuits are provided for each signal. Further, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 through the output port 571 which 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. In addition, a signal driver circuit which is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (the relay board 77 side).

  The effect control CPU 101 also receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the push button 120 has been detected, from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. The effect control CPU 101 also receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105.

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

  In the lamp driver substrate 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies 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 speech synthesis IC 703 generates speech and sound effects according to the sound number data and outputs the speech and the sound effects to the amplification circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC 703 to a level according to the volume set by the volume 706. 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 in time series the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined effect period (for example, a fluctuation period of the effect symbol).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main substrate 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 inputted becomes high level, and the microcomputer for gaming control 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the content of the program is valid, is performed, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main processing, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initialization.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and the stack pointer designation address is set in the stack pointer (step S3). Then, after initializing the built-in device (initializing the built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit) CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) etc.) (step S4), the RAM can be accessed (Step S5). In interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of a specific register (I register) built in CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates the interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the state of the output signal (clear signal) of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply substrate) input through the input port (step S6). If ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (steps S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not in the ON state, it is checked whether data protection processing (for example, processing at the time of power supply stop such as addition of parity data) of the backup RAM area is performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. (Step S7). After confirming that such protection processing has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether or not there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed by, for example, the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop processing.

  After confirming that the power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, parity check is performed as 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 recovery is performed after a power supply stop such as an unexpected power failure occurs, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data at the time of the power supply interruption. In such a case, since the internal state can not be returned to the state at the time of the power supply stop, the initialization process executed at the time of power-on not at the time of recovery from the stop of the power supply is executed.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 restores the game state recovery processing for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state at the time of stopping the power supply (steps S41 to S43). Process). Specifically, the top 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 (the area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. With the processing of steps S41 and S42, the saved content remains as it is for the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data (special symbol process flag, positive change flag, time saving flag, etc.) indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped, the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer ), And a portion where data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

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

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

  It should be noted that the CPU 56 may first check whether the value of the fluctuation time timer stored in the backup RAM area is 0 or not, instead of transmitting the display result specification command at the time of power failure recovery. . Then, if the value of the fluctuation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure occurs during fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. If the fluctuation time timer is 0, it is fluctuating at power failure. It may be determined not to be in the state, and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

  The CPU 56 may first check whether the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is three. Then, if the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that a power failure occurs during fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. If the special symbol process flag is not 3, it fluctuates at power failure. It may be determined that the display result designation command is not transmitted, judging that it is not inside.

  In this embodiment, although both the backup flag and the check data are used to check whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored or not, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as a trigger for executing the gaming state recovery process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). In addition, predetermined data (for example, data of the count value of the counter for generating the random number per judgment for normal symbols) is initialized to 0 by the RAM clear process, but it is an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to In addition, predetermined data (for example, data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number per determination) may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. 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 of steps S11 and S12, for example, a flag for performing selective processing according to the control state, such as a random symbol counter for determining a normal symbol, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, etc. The value is set.

  In addition, the CPU 56 is an initialization designation command (a command indicating that the gaming control microcomputer 560 has executed the initialization process) for initializing the sub board (the board on which the microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted). ) Is sent to the sub-substrate (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 control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process of initializing the random number circuit 503 (step S14). The CPU 56 performs setting for causing the random number circuit 503 to update the value of random R, for example, by executing processing in accordance with the random number circuit setting program.

  Then, in step S15, the CPU 56 sets the register of the CTC incorporated 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 4 ms, for example, is set as an initial value in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically performed every 4 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing display random number update processing and initial value random number update processing, interrupt disabled state is set (step S16), and when execution of display random number update processing and initial value random number update processing is completed, interrupt permitted state is set. It sets (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol when not being a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to be a reach when not being a big hit. The random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is an initial value of the count value of a counter (normal pattern random number generation counter for determination per pattern) for generating a random number for determining whether or not to hit a normal symbol. It is a random number to decide. The game control process for controlling the progress of the game to be described later (The game control microcomputer 560 controls the game display devices such as the effect display device provided in the game machine, the variable winning ball device, the ball payout device, etc. by itself Count value of the random number for determination per normal pattern in the process of transmitting a command signal to control another microcomputer, or to control other microcomputers, the count value of the random number for determination per normal pattern is 1 round When the value is advanced by the number of numerical values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible value, the initial value is set to the counter.

  In the present embodiment, the reach effect is performed using the effect pattern variably displayed in the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is made a big hit symbol, reach production is always executed (However, in the case of sudden positive change big hit, sudden change positive hit large hit symbol (for example "135") without becoming reach) May be displayed finalized). When the display result of the special symbol is not made a big hit symbol, the microcomputer 560 for game control decides whether or not to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery for determining a variation pattern type and a variation pattern using random numbers. Do. However, it is the effect control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the control of the reach effect.

  When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is performed to detect whether or not the power-off signal is output (is turned on or not) (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply substrate detects a drop in the voltage of the power supplied to the game machine. Then, in the power-off detection process, when the CPU 56 detects that the power-off signal is output, the CPU 56 executes the power-supply stop process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Subsequently, 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 through the input driver circuit 58, and the states of them are determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

  Next, the CPU 56 displays the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the first special symbol hold memory indicator 18a, the second special symbol hold memory indicator 18b, the ordinary symbol A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage indicator 41 is executed (step S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b and the normal symbol display 10, drive signals are output to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S32 and S33. Execute control.

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

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

  Then, a normal symbol process process is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding processing in accordance with 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 in accordance with the gaming state.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process of outputting data such as big hit information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to the hole management computer, for example (step S29).

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

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

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

  Furthermore, the CPU 56 performs normal symbol display control processing of setting normal symbol display control data for performing effect display of normal symbols according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting normal symbol display control data ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 changes the display state ("○" and "x") every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data (for example, 1 indicating "o" and 0 indicating "x") is switched every time 0.2 seconds elapse. Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt enabled state is set (step S34), and the process is ended.

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

  When the shifted symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display 9, the variable display of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. A combination of predetermined rendering symbols that do not reach will not be reached may be displayed. Such a variable display mode of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of "non-reach" (also referred to as "normally lost") when the variable display result is a lost design.

  When the shifted symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display 9, the variable display of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. The reach effect is executed after reaching the reach state, and a combination of predetermined effect patterns that do not finally become a big hit symbol may be displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach out") when the variable display result is "off".

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes reach state. Finally, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R in the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are aligned and finalized (However, in the case of sudden definite variation big hit There is also a case where a sudden change big hit symbol (for example, "135") is displayed in a definite manner without being a reach.

  When the small special hit "5" is displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the variable display mode of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 is "suddenly, positive probability big hit" In the same manner as in the above case, after the variable display of the rendering symbol is performed, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden positive variation big hit symbol, for example, "135") may be finalized and displayed. The display effect on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the final display of the small hit symbol "5" on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as a "small hit" variable display mode .

  Here, the small hit is an allowed hit up to the number of times the number of opening of the large winning opening is smaller than the number of the large winning opening (in this embodiment, two times of opening for 0.1 seconds). When the small hit game is over, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the positive change state to the normal state or from the normal state to the positive change state. In addition, the sudden change big hit is allowed the number of times the opening number of the big winning opening is small in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening time of 0.1 seconds twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely It is a short jackpot, and it is a jackpot to shift the gaming state after the jackpot game to a definite change state (that is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it were suddenly changed to a definite change state Is). That is, in this embodiment, the opening pattern of the big winning opening is the same between the sudden change big hit and the small hit suddenly. By controlling in this way, when the opening of the big winning opening is performed twice for 0.1 seconds, it is not possible to recognize whether it is a big hit or a small hit suddenly. (Perspective change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing a variation pattern of a rendering symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, non-reach PA 1-1-1-1 as non-reach PA-1 as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “off” and the variable display mode of the rendering symbol is “non-reach”. The fluctuation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. In addition, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the effect pattern is "reach", normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 The variation patterns of Super PA 3-1 to Super PA 3-2 and Super PB 3-1 to Super PB 3-2 are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, non-reach PA1-2 is a fluctuation pattern of shortening fluctuation | variation of fluctuation time 3.5 second among fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case of "non-reach". In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of non-reach PA 1-4 that is used when non-reaching and that is accompanied by pseudo-series effects. In the case of using the normal PB2-1 among the fluctuation patterns which are used when reaching and which are accompanied by the effect of the pseudo ream, re-variation is performed once. Moreover, when using normal PB2-2 among the fluctuation patterns which are used when reaching and are accompanied by effects of pseudo ream, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, in the case of using the super PA 3-1 to the super PA 3-2 among the fluctuation patterns that are used when reaching and that are accompanied by the effect of pseudo ream, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, re-variation is to execute the variable display of the production symbol again after temporarily stopping the production symbol that is temporarily distracted from the start of the variable display of the production symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the fluctuation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of super reach A with pseudo link, the fluctuation time is 32). Fixed at .75 seconds, and in the case of Super Reach A without pseudo run, the variation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds), but even in the case of the same type of Super Reach, for example The fluctuation time may be varied according to the total number of pending storages. For example, even with the same type of super reach, as the total number of pending storages increases, the variation time may be shortened. In addition, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, in the case of performing variable display of the first special symbol, the fluctuation time may be varied according to the first number of pending storage, (2) In the case of performing variable display of a special symbol, the fluctuation time may be made different according to the second number of pending storages. In this case, separate determination tables are prepared for each value of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the pending storage number 0 to 2 and the pending storage number 3, 4 It is also possible to prepare a variation pattern type determination table for use), select the determination table according to the value of the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number, and make the variation time different.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of jackpot (normal jackpot described later, probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR 2): Determine the type (type) of variation pattern (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR 3): Determine a variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR 4): Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR 5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the random 4 initial value)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern first determines the variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and determines the variation using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) It is determined to be one of the variation patterns included in the pattern type. As such, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined by the two-step lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a grouping of a plurality of variation patterns according to the features of the variation modes. For example, a plurality of change patterns are grouped by reach type, and a change pattern type including a change pattern with normal reach, a change pattern type including a change pattern with super reach A, and a change pattern with super reach B It may be divided into the variation pattern type. Also, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations in the pseudo sequence, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern not accompanied by a pseudo sequence, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, and It may be divided into a variation pattern type including two variation patterns and a variation pattern type including three variation patterns. Further, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be grouped by the presence or absence of specific effects such as pseudo-runs and slip effects.

  In this embodiment, as described later, in the case of a normal big hit or a probability variation big hit, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only a normal reach, and a variation with a normal reach and a pseudo link It is classified into normal CA 3-2 which is a variation pattern type including a pattern, and super CA 3-3 which is a variation pattern type accompanied by super reach. Also, in the case of sudden probability variation big hit, it is classified into special CA 4-1 which is a variation pattern type including non-reach variation pattern and special CA 4-2 which is a variation pattern type including variation pattern with reach. ing. Moreover, when it is a small hit, it is classified into special CA4-1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including the fluctuation pattern of non-reach. Moreover, when it is a loss, it is a change pattern type including a change pattern type including a change pattern including neither a reach nor a specific effect, and a change pattern including a specific effect but not including a reach. Non-reach CA2-2 and non-reach CA2-3, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of shortening variation with neither reach nor specific rendering, and normal CA2-4, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern involving only normal reach And normal CA2-5, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and re-variation twice, and normal CA2 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and one re-rotation. -6 and super CA 2-7, which is a variation pattern type with super reach Are the type divided into.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 is a counter for generating a jackpot type determination random number of (1) and a random number per normal symbol determination of (4). Perform count up (1 addition). That is, those are determination random numbers, and the other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). Note that random numbers other than the above random numbers may be used to enhance the gaming effect. Further, in this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware (which may be hardware outside the gaming control microcomputer 560) built in the gaming control microcomputer 560 is used as the jackpot determination random number. Note that software random numbers may be used instead of hardware random numbers as the jackpot determination random numbers.

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

  FIGS. 8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a group 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. In the small hit determination table, a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when performing variable display of the first special symbol, and a small hit determination table used when performing the variable display of the second special symbol (For the second special symbol) and there. Each numerical 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), in FIG. 8C. Each numerical value described is set. Further, the numerical values described in FIGS. 8B and 8C are small hit determination values.

  The small hit may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hitting determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8C may not be provided. In this embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed when the gaming state is shifted to the positive changing state. Even if the small hit occurs even when the gaming state is shifted to the positive changing state, and if it is configured to perform an effect asking whether or not to be the positive change, although the current playing state is the positive changing state Rather, it makes the player feel bothersome. Therefore, if small hits are not generated during the variable display of the second special symbol, small hits are less likely to be generated when the gaming state is a definite change state, and a turning effect for a definite change is not performed more than necessary. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), but the big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. If any of the big hit judgment values are matched, it is decided to make it a big hit (normal big hit, positive variation big hit, sudden positive variation big hit which will be described later) for the special symbol. If the jackpot determination random number value matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, it is determined that the special symbol is to be a small hit. The “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (percentage) of becoming a big hit. The “probability” shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C indicates the probability (percentage) of being a small hit. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a big hit is deciding whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not to make it a jackpot symbol. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a small hit is to decide whether to shift to a small hitting gaming state, but the stop at the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

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

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

  When it is determined that the big hit classification determination table 131a, 131b is to make the variable display result a big hit symbol, the type of the big hit "normal big hit", based on the random number (random 1) for the big hit type determination, " It is a table to be referred to in order to determine either “probability big hit” or “suddenly big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), five judgment values are assigned to the "sudden probability change big hit" in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes Whereas in the big hit category determination table 131b, one decision value is assigned to "sudden oddity big hit" (a ratio of 1/40). The case where it is determined to be a definite big hit suddenly. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is start winning and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is start winning and the second special symbol of As compared with the case where the variable display is performed, the rate at which the "sudden probability change big hit" is determined is high. "Suddenly probability variation big hit" is distributed only to the first special symbol big hit classification determination table 131a, and "suddenly probability variation big hit" is not distributed to the second special symbol big hit classification determination table 131b (that is, , And may be determined as "suddenly probability variation big hit" only when performing the variable display of the first special symbol).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), a sudden probability big hit as a first specific gaming state for giving a predetermined amount of gaming value and an amount larger than the gaming value There are cases where it is decided that 15 rounds of normal big hit or probability variation big hit as the second specific gaming state to give gaming value and the first specific gaming state at a high rate when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed Although the case where it is determined to be is shown, the game value to be provided is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, as the gaming value to determine the second specific gaming state to increase the allowable number of winning number (count number) of gaming balls to the large winning opening per round It is also good. In addition, for example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, a second specific gaming state may be determined in which the opening time of the big winning opening per jackpot as a gaming value is increased as the gaming value. Also, for example, even if it is a big hit of the same 15 rounds, a first specific gaming state in which the large winning opening is opened once per round, and a second specific gaming state in which the large winning opening is opened multiple times per round The game value of the second specific gaming state may be enhanced by preparing and opening the number of times of opening of the special winning opening substantially. In this case, for example, in either the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, in the case of the first specific gaming state, all 15 rounds) In the case of the second specific gaming state, an undigested round is left), and an effect may be executed in such a manner as to ask whether or not the big hit continues further. Then, in the case of the first specific gaming state, the big hit game is ended since all 15 rounds are internally ended, and in the case of the second specific gaming state, internally undivided rounds remain Therefore, the big hit game may be continued (the effect that opening of the big winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after ending the big hit of 15 times open) may be performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, there are "normal big hit", "probably big hit" and "suddenly big hit" as the big hit types. In this embodiment, although the case where the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is two types of 15 rounds and 2 rounds is shown, the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is shown in this embodiment. It is not limited to For example, a 10R probability variation big hit to control 10 rounds of big hit games, a 7R probability variation big hit to control 7 rounds of big hit games, a 5R probability variation big hit to control 5 rounds of big hit games may be provided. Also, in this embodiment, there are three cases of the big hit type being “normal big hit”, “probably big hit” and “suddenly big hit”, but not limited to three types, for example, four or more types. A jackpot type may be provided. Also, conversely, the jackpot type may be less than three types, for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The “normal big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit state of 15 rounds and is shifted to a time saving state only after the end of the big hit state (see step S 167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time saving state, when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the time saving state is finished (see steps S168 and S137 to S140). In addition, even before the variable display is ended a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is ended even when the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  "Perhaps a big hit" is a big hit that controls to 15 rounds of big hit gaming state, and shifts to a positive changing state after the big hit playing state ends (in this embodiment, it is transferred to a positive changing state and also to a time saving state (Refer to steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, the positive change state and the short time state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  In addition, "suddenly positive variation big hit" is allowed up to the number of times the opening number of the big winning opening is smaller than "normal big hit" or "positive variation big hit" (in this embodiment, 2 times opening for 0.1 seconds) It is a big hit. That is, in the case of "a sudden odd change big hit", it is controlled to a big hit gaming state of two rounds. Also, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds in "normal big hit" and "probably big hit", while the opening time of big winning opening per round is "in sudden definite changing big hit" It is extremely short at 0.1 seconds, and it can hardly be expected that the game ball will win the big winning opening during the big hit game. And in this embodiment, it is transitioned to a definite change state after the termination of that sudden change big hit game state (in this embodiment, it is transferred to a definite change state and also to a short time state. Step S169, which will be described later) See S170). Then, the positive change state and the short time state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  Note that the aspect of sudden positive jackpot is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the opening number of the big winning opening may be 15 times (15 rounds) the same as that of the big hit or sudden odd variation big hit normally, and only the opening time of the big winning opening may be made extremely short such as 0.1 second.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of a "small hit", the opening of the big winning opening is performed twice for 0.1 seconds each, and the big hit gaming state by "a sudden definite big hit" Similar control is performed. Then, in the case of "small hit", after the opening of the special winning opening is finished, the gaming state does not change, and the gaming state before the "small hit" is maintained. By doing so, it is possible to make it impossible to recognize whether the game is a sudden sudden big hit or a small hit, thereby improving the interest of the game. In addition, it is not necessary to provide a small hit, when it is comprised so that all the big hit types may be a definite variation big hit. In addition, when it is configured to provide a small hit if all the big hit type is a definite variation big hit, it is transitioned to a definite variation state (high probability state) and a sudden definite variation big hit without a short time state (high base state) It is preferable that the opening pattern of the big winning opening be made the same for the big hit and the small hit suddenly.

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

  FIGS. 9A to 9C are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot 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 to be a jackpot symbol, according to the jackpot type determination result, a fluctuation pattern type, a random number for fluctuation pattern type determination It is a table to be referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on (Random 2).

  Each of the jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for the variation pattern type determination, which is normal CA 3-1 to normal CA 3-2, Determination values corresponding to any of the variation pattern types of the super CA 3-3, the special CA 4-1, and the special CA 4-2 are set.

  For example, the variation pattern type determination table 132A for big hit shown in FIG. 9A used when the big hit type is “normally big hit”, and FIG. 9 (B) used when the big hit type is “probable variation big hit”. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in, the allocation of determination values to the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3 is different.

  As described above, when the jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C selected according to the jackpot type are compared, the assignment of the determination value to each fluctuation pattern type is different according to the jackpot type. In addition, determination values are assigned to different fluctuation pattern types according to the jackpot type. Therefore, different fluctuation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result of which of a plurality of types the jackpot type is to be made, and the ratio determined to be the same fluctuation pattern type can be made different.

  As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in this embodiment, in the case of “normal big hit” or “probable variation big hit”, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type Is 150 to 251, it can be seen that the variable display with at least Super Reach (Super Reach A, Super Reach B) is performed.

  In addition, for super reach big hit, fluctuation pattern type with pseudo ream (fluctuation pattern type including fluctuation patterns of super PA3-3, super PA3-4) and fluctuation pattern type without pseudo ream (super PB3-3, super And the variation pattern type including the variation pattern of PB3-4. In this case, a variation pattern type with a super reach and a pseudo run, a super reach and a pseudo run, in both the big hit for the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A for normal hit and the big hit for the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B. A variation pattern type not to be accompanied is assigned.

  Also, in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132C used when the jackpot type is "sudden probability variation big hit", for example, when the jackpot type such as special CA4-1, special CA4-2 is other than "sudden probability variation big hit" The judgment value is assigned to the fluctuation pattern type to which the judgment value is not assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is suddenly controlled to the big hit state according to the big hit type being "suddenly big hit big hit", it is different from the case where the big hit state due to the big hit or positive hit It can be determined as the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 9D is an explanatory view showing a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D. The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D, when it is determined that the variable display result is made a small hit symbol, a plurality of variation pattern types based on the random number (random 2) for change pattern type determination. Is a table referenced to determine one of In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9 (D), in the case where it is determined to be a small hit, it is shown that special CA 4-1 is determined as the variation pattern type. .

  FIGS. 10A to 10C are explanatory diagrams showing the release variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C. Among these, FIG. 10A shows a variation pattern type determination table for loss 135A used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than three. Further, FIG. 10B shows a variation pattern type determination table for deviation 135B used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is three or more. Further, FIG. 10C shows a change pattern type determination table for disengagement 135C used when the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state. When it is determined that the variable display result is to be a disappointing pattern, a plurality of types of variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C for loss are used based on random numbers (random 2) for variation pattern type determination. Is a table referenced to determine one of

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, the separate fluctuation pattern type determination tables 135B to 135C are used when the gaming state is a probability change state or a short time state and when the total number of pending storages is three or more. However, it may be configured to use the common out-of-transition variation pattern type determination table in the case of the probability variation state or the time saving state and the case where the total number of pending storages is three or more. In the example shown in FIG. 10C, although the case of using the common fluctuation variation type determination table 135C for deviation for time variation is used regardless of the total number of pending storages, for deviation for probability variation / time reduction As the variation pattern type determination table, a plurality of variation pattern determination tables for loss (depending on the ratio of determination values) according to the total number of pending storages may be used.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the outset variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the total number of pending storages is less than 3 and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more Although the case where two types of tables, such as the outlier fluctuation pattern type determination table 135B used for, are used is shown, the way of dividing the outlier fluctuation pattern type determination table is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, separate outlier fluctuation pattern type determination tables may be provided for each value of the total number of pending storages (that is, for 0 total pending storage numbers, 1 total pending storage number, 2 total pending storage numbers) The outset fluctuation pattern type determination table may be used separately for the total number of pending storages of three, the total number of pending storages for four, and so on). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the total number of pending storages may be used. For example, the outlier fluctuation pattern type determination table may be used for the total pending storage number 0 to 2, the total pending storage number 3, and the total pending storage number 4.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of outlier fluctuation pattern type determination tables are provided according to the total number of pending storages, but according to the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number, the outlier variation pattern type determination A plurality of tables may be provided. For example, when performing variable display of the first special symbol, the outlier fluctuation pattern type determination table separately prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number may be used (that is, the first reserved memory number) Out of change variation pattern type judgment table for 0, 1 first pending storage number, 2 for 1st pending storage number, 3 for 1st pending storage number, 4 for 1st pending storage number, ... Each may be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the first number of pending storages may be used. For example, the outlier fluctuation pattern type determination table may be used for the first pending storage number 0 to 2, for the first pending storage number 3, for the first pending storage number 4. Even in this case, when the first number of pending storages and the second number of pending storages are large (for example, 3 or more), the variation pattern type including the variation pattern having a short variation time may be easily selected. . In addition, even in such a case, a common determination value may be assigned to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern accompanied by super reach as a specific variable display pattern.

  Note that the “specific effect mode” refers to a variation pattern type or variation pattern in which at least the expectation for a big hit is set high, such as a variation pattern with super reach, and the player can have a sense of expectation for the big hit. It is. In addition, “expected degree for big hit (reliability)” indicates the appearance rate (probability) that a big hit appears when variable display (for example, variable display with super reach) according to the specific effect mode is executed. ing. For example, the jackpot expectation when the variable indication with the super reach is performed is determined as (the ratio at which the super reach is performed when it is determined to be a big hit) / (when it is determined to be a big hit and as a loss) The rate at which the super reach is performed in both cases is calculated by calculating

  In each of the outlier fluctuation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B, numerical values (judgment values) to be compared with the values of the random numbers (random 2) for fluctuation pattern type judgment, which are non reach CA2-1 to non reach CA2-1. A judgment value corresponding to one of the fluctuation pattern types of 3, normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6, and super CA 2-7 is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 (A) and 10 (B), in this embodiment, if the game state is normal and the game state is off, the value of the random number (random 2) for fluctuation pattern type determination Is 230-251, it can be seen that the variable display with at least the super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is performed regardless of the total number of pending storages.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in this embodiment, if the game state is normal and the game state is off, the value of the random number (random 2) for determination of the variation pattern type If 1 is 1 to 79, it can be seen that the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation is executed at least not with the reach (without the specific effect such as the pseudo ream or the slip effect) regardless of the total number of pending storages. With such a table configuration, in this embodiment, the determination table (the variation pattern type determination table for loss 135A, 135B) is at least one of the variable display patterns other than the reach variable display pattern (the variation pattern with reach) For some, regardless of the number of rights stored by the pending storage means (the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer) (the first pending storage number, the second pending storage number, the total pending storage number) Common determination values (1 to 79 in the examples shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B) are configured to be assigned. In addition, with "variable display patterns other than the variable display pattern for reach", as shown in this embodiment, for example, it does not involve reach, and does not accompany any specific effects such as pseudo reams or slip effects, and results of variable display Is a variable display pattern (variation pattern) that is used when the player does not make a big hit.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the common jackpot variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of the current gaming state, but the current gaming state is a definite change state or a time saving state Depending on whether it is in the normal state, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table separately prepared may be used. Further, in this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is three or more, the shortening fluctuation pattern is determined by selecting the shortening out-of-order fluctuation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 10 (B). Although a case is shown where there is a case, the total number of pending storages (the number of first pending storages or the number of second pending storages may be used when the variation pattern of the shortening variation can be selected according to the current gaming state The threshold of) may be made different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, the total number of pending storages is three (or, for example, when the number of first pending storages and the number of second pending storages is two), for shortening By selecting the variation pattern type determination table for loss and making the variation pattern of the shortening variation determined in some cases, when the gaming state is a probability variation state or a time saving state, the total number of pending storages is smaller 1 or 2 Even in the case of (or, for example, even in the case of 0 or 1 where the number of first pending storages and the number of second pending storages is smaller), the variation pattern type determination table for loss is selected for shortening It may be determined.

  FIGS. 11A and 11B are explanatory diagrams showing the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. In the hit fluctuation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B, when it is determined that the variable display result is to be "big hit" or "small hit", the change pattern determination is performed according to the determination result of the big hit type or the change pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine a fluctuation pattern to any one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3) for use. Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B is selected as a use table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, according to the determination result that the variation pattern type is to be any of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3, hit variation pattern determination table 137A is selected as the use table, and the variation pattern type is special. The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that one of CA4-1 and the special CA4-2. Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect pattern is It includes data (judgment value) corresponding to any one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the "big hit".

  In the example shown in FIG. 11A, the variation pattern type includes normal CA 3-1, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and a pseudo link. The case where it is classified into a certain normal CA3-2 and a super CA3-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a super reach (sometimes with a pseudo reach with a super reach) is shown. Further, in the example illustrated in FIG. 11B, as the variation pattern type, a special CA 4-1 that is a variation pattern type that includes a non-reach variation pattern and a special CA 4- that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with a reach. The case of being classified into 2 is shown. In addition, in FIG. 11 (B), you may divide a fluctuation pattern classification by the presence or absence of specific effects, such as a pseudo | simulation series and a slip production, instead of dividing a fluctuation pattern classification by the presence or absence of reach. In this case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes the special PG 1-1 and the special PG 2-1, which are variation patterns without a specific effect, and the special CA 4-2 is a special PG 1-2 with a specific effect, a special It may be configured to include PG1-3 and special PG2-2.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory view showing the out-of-out variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. The out-of-out variation pattern determination table 138A determines that the variable display result is “off” based on the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to decide fluctuation pattern in either of multiple types. The out-of-out variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as the use table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, command 80XX (H) is a production control command (a variation pattern command for specifying a variation pattern of a production symbol that is variably displayed on the staging display device 9 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol. ) (Each corresponding to fluctuation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variation patterns which can be used shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of fluctuation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of the effect pattern.

  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 small hit, and a type of big hit. Since the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect pattern in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result specification commands.

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

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

  The 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. The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and otherwise initialization designation Send a command

  The command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demo specification command) for specifying a customer waiting demonstration.

  The commands A 001 and A 002 (H) are effect control commands (big hit start designation command: fan fare designation command) for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, the start of the big hit game. In this embodiment, depending on the type of big hit, a big hit start designation command or a small hit / sudden definite positive big hit start designation command is used. Specifically, the jackpot start designation command (A001 (H)) is used in the case of "normal big hit" or "probably big hit", and the small hit in the case of "suddenly big hit" or "small hit" The sudden definite big hit start specification command (A 002 (H)) is used. Although the game control microcomputer 560 suddenly transmits a fanfare designation command for a definite big hit start designation when it is a big hit suddenly, it does not send a fan fare designation command when it is a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (a special winning opening open designation command) showing a display of a number of times (round) of the special winning opening opening indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set to the EXT data and transmitted for the special winning opening open designation command, a different special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round in the big hit game, the large winning opening opening designated command (A101 (H)) for specifying the round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round in the big hit game , A special winning opening opening specification command (A10A (H)) for specifying round 10 is transmitted. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designated command after opening of the special winning opening) indicating the closing of the special winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted after the special winning opening open command, a different special winning opening after opening specification command is transmitted every round. For example, when the first round in the big hit game is ended, the designated special command (A 201 (H)) is sent after the opening of the big winning opening which designates the round 1, and the tenth round in the big hit game is ended. Is sent after the special winning opening opening specifying the round 10, a specification command (A30A (H)).

  The command A 301 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end designation command: ending 1 designated command) for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, the end of the big hit game. The big hit end designation command (A301 (H)) is used when ending a big hit game by “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”. The command A 302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden definite positive big hit end designation command: ending 2 specified command) for specifying the end of the small hit game or the sudden end of the big hit. The game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit the ending designation command for the sudden change big hit termination specification suddenly in the case of the sudden change big hit, but not to send the ending specification command in the case of the small hit. It is also good.

  The command B 000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designating command) for specifying background display when the gaming state is the normal state. The command B 001 (H) is an effect control command (probable variation state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the definite variation state. The command B 002 (H) is an effect control command (time saving state background specifying command) for specifying a background display when the gaming state is the time saving state.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first start prize designation command) for designating that there has been a first start prize. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second start prize designation command) for designating that there has been a second start prize. In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first starting winning a prize designation command and the second starting winning a prize designation command may be generically referred to as a starting winning a prize designation command.

  The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number designation command) for specifying a total number (total pending storage number) which is the sum of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number. “XX” in the command C2XX (H) indicates the total number of pending storages. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (sum total storage number subtraction designation command) for designating 1 subtraction of the total number of suspension storage numbers. In this embodiment, the microcomputer 560 for gaming control transmits a sum holding memory number subtraction designation command when subtracting the sum holding memory number, but does not use the sum holding memory number subtraction designation command, When subtracting the total pending storage number, a combined total pending storage number specification command may be sent which specifies the total total pending storage number after subtraction.

  In this embodiment, as the command for designating the number of pending storages, the total pending storage number specifying command for designating the total pending storage number is transmitted. However, the first pending storage and the second pending storage May be configured to send a command specifying the number of pending storages that has increased. Specifically, when the first pending storage increases, a first pending storage number specifying command for designating the first pending storage number is transmitted, and when the second pending storage increases, the second pending storage number is specified. The second pending storage number specification command may be transmitted.

  Further, in this embodiment, a start winning designation command specifying which of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has been started is transmitted as holding storage information, and the total number of pending holdings is stored. Although the case where the total reservation memory number designation | designated command which designates 、 is transmitted is shown, the presentation control command transmitted as reservation memory information is not restricted to what was shown by this embodiment. For example, when the number of pending storages increases, the pending storage number addition designation command (the first pending storage number addition designation command or the second pending storage number addition indicates that the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number has increased) The command for subtracting the number of pending storages, which indicates that the number of pending storages or the number of second pending storages has decreased when the number of pending storages decreases while sending the specified command (the first number of pending storages subtraction), or The second pending storage number subtraction designation command may be transmitted.

  The command C4XX (H) and the command C6XX (H) are effect control commands (determination result specification command at the time of winning) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. Among them, the command C4XX (H) is the effect control command (design designation command) indicating whether or not it will be a big hit, whether it will be a small hit, or the type of the big hit among the judgment results when winning. is there. In addition, command C6XX (H) is the effect control command indicating the determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) of which determination value range the random value for the variation pattern type determination is among the winning determination results. (Variable category command).

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

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

  For example, when it is determined in the winning-time effect processing described later that the “off” is to occur, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 1 designation command) in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Also, for example, when it is determined that “normal big hit” is to be made, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 2 designation command) in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In addition, for example, when it is determined that it becomes a “probable variation big hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 3 designation command) in which “02 (H)” is set to the EXT data. In addition, for example, when it is determined that "the sudden probability big hit", the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 4 designation command) in which "03 (H)" is set to the EXT data. Also, for example, when it is determined that "small hit" will be, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 5 designation command) in which "04 (H)" is set in the EXT data. 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 out when setting the symbol specifying command and when setting the display result specifying command.

  FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the content of the variation category command. As shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, in this embodiment, which gaming state is, and which display result of the special symbol and the effect symbol is displayed, the random pattern determination random number at the start winning combination A value is set to the EXT data according to whether it is determined that the value of R falls within the range of any determination value, and the variation category command is transmitted.

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

  The threshold values 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 used to determine which of the above change categories belongs to are specifically shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B. The values are derived by picking up values that can be the boundaries of the range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern type in the out-of-plane variation pattern type determination table. The same applies to the subsequent variation categories 9 to 10 and 21 to 29, and they are assigned to each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table shown in FIGS. 9A to 9D and 10C. A threshold that is used for category determination is derived by picking up a value that may be a boundary of the range of the determined value.

  In addition, for example, when it is determined that the gaming state becomes a definite variation state or a short time state and a departure at the start winning, the CPU 56 first determines that the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 in step S232 of the prize effect processing described later. It is determined whether or not .about.219. If the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 2 19 (ie, if it becomes the variation pattern type of non-reach CA 2-3), the CPU 56 sets the EXT data to “08 (H)” Send category 9 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets “09 (H)” to the EXT data when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 220 to 251 (that is, when it becomes the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7). Send variation category 10 command.

  Note that, even when the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 may be allocated to the range of the determination value 230 to 251. By doing so, it is possible to assign a common determination value to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 regardless of the gaming state. Therefore, when performing the processing of step S232 of the processing of the effect at the time of winning, which will be described later, if it is a disconnection, the common determination processing may be performed regardless of the gaming state, and the program capacity can be further reduced. Further, in this case, the determination processing of the gaming state in step S226 can be made unnecessary.

  In addition, for example, when it is determined that “normal big hit” is determined at the start winning, the CPU 56 first determines whether the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 74 in step S232 of the prize effect processing described later. Determine if If the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 74 (that is, if it is the fluctuation pattern type of normal CA 3-1), the CPU 56 sets fluctuation data in which “10 (H)” is set to the EXT data. 21 Send a command. Next, the CPU 56 sets “11 (H)” to the EXT data when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 75 to 149 (that is, when it becomes the variation pattern type of normal CA 3-2) Send variation category 22 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets “12 (H)” to the EXT data when the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number is 150 to 251 (that is, the case of the fluctuation pattern type of the super CA 3-3). Send variation category 23 command.

  In addition, for example, when it is determined that it becomes “probable big hit” at the start winning, the CPU 56 first determines whether the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 38 in step S232 of the prize effect processing described later. Determine if If the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 38 (that is, if it becomes the variation pattern type of normal CA 3-1), the CPU 56 sets the EXT data to “13 (H)” as the variation category Send 24 commands. Next, the CPU 56 sets “14 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number is 39 to 79 (that is, when it becomes the fluctuation pattern type of normal CA 3-2) Send variation category 25 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets “15 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 80 to 251 (that is, when it becomes the variation pattern type of the super CA 3-3) Send variation category 26 command.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that the start winning combination suddenly becomes a definite positive big hit, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number becomes 1 to 100 in step S232 of the winning presentation processing described later. Determine If the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 100 (that is, if it becomes the variation pattern type of special CA 4-1), the CPU 56 sets the EXT data to “16 (H)” as the variation category 27 Send a command. Next, if the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 101 to 251 (that is, if it becomes the variation pattern type of special CA 4-2), the CPU 56 sets the EXT data to “17 (H)” as the variation category Send 28 commands.

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

  It should be noted that since the total number of pending storages is not necessarily the same between when the winning determination is made at the start winning and when the variable display is actually started, the variation indicated by the winning determination result specification command It may also occur that the pattern type does not match the fluctuation pattern type actually used in the fluctuation display. However, in this embodiment, for at least non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7 and super CA3-3 variation pattern types, common judgment values are allocated regardless of the total number of pending storages. There is no inconsistency between the winning determination result and the variation pattern type of the variation display actually executed (see FIGS. 9 and 10). Therefore, in this embodiment, on-hold notice effect as prefetch notice effect to be described later is executed based on the determination result at the time of winning to become the change pattern type of non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7 or super CA3-3. Ru. The variation category command shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 (specifically, variation category 1 command, only when it is determined that the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7 and super CA3-3 is determined The variation category 8 command, variation category 23 command, variation category 26 command only) may be transmitted, and the variation category command may not be transmitted in the case of the winning determination result of the other variation pattern types. In addition, when it is determined at the time of winning that it becomes other than non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7 and super CA3-3, even if it transmits fluctuation category command which shows that fluctuation pattern classification can not be specified. Good.

  Note that “pre-reading advance notice effect” is an advance notice effect that is executed prior to the start of the variable display targeted for the notice effect. In this embodiment, as described later, when it is decided to execute the on-hold notice effect, which is a type of advance notice effect, when the start-up winning occurs, the timing of the on-hold shift when starting the next variable display, or At the timing of executing the on-hold change symbol effect described later in the variable display and finalizing the on-hold change symbol, the execution of the on-hold notice effect to change the on-hold display to a display mode different from normal is started. In addition, the effect mode of the advance notice advance effect is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment, but, for example, as the advance notice effect, the effect of displaying the special display result such as the chance eye symbol continuously over plural variations is executed Alternatively, various modes are conceivable, such as performing an effect of changing the background screen over a plurality of changes or performing an effect of counting down over a plurality of changes.

  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 FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. Do.

  For example, microcomputer 560 for game control designates the fluctuation pattern of the production design every time there is a starting winning and variable display of special symbols is started in first special symbol display 8a or second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

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

  In addition, as a method of sending out the effect control command, the effect control command data is outputted to the effect control substrate 80 from the main substrate 31 via the relay substrate 77 one byte at a time by eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7, In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-like (rectangular wave) take-in signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing take-in of effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts the process of taking in 1-byte data by interrupt processing.

  In the example shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed on the first special symbol display 8 a in a variable display (variation) of the effect design corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol and the second special It can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the production symbol corresponding to the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the symbol display 8b, and the production display which performs the production with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol When controlling the rendering components such as the device 9, the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the rendering control microcomputer 100 can be prevented from increasing.

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

  The processes of steps S300 to S310 are the following processes.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. When the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of stored numerical data (total number of held memories) stored in the hold memory buffer. The storage number of the numerical data stored in the storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total storage number counter. Also, if the count value of the combined holding memory 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 considered as a big hit. In the case of a big hit, the big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The big hit flag is reset when the big hit game is over.

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

  Display result designation command transmission processing (step S302): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the effect 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 variation processing (step S303): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process has elapsed (when the fluctuation time timer set in step S301 times out, ie, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the microcomputer 100 for effect control is determined Control to transmit a designated command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. Note that the effect control microcomputer 100 controls so that the fourth symbol is stopped in the effect display device 9 when the symbol determination designating command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

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

  Special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is five. In the special winning opening open processing, control is performed to open the special winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of gaming balls that have entered the special winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. In addition, while performing control which transmits the special winning a prize opening opening designated command to the micro-computer 100 for production control, the execution time of the special winning a prize opening opening processing is set with the timer, internal state (special symbol process flag) step S306 Update to the value corresponding to (6 in this example). The big winning opening opening pre-processing is executed for each round, but when starting the first round, the big winning opening opening pre-processing is also processing for starting a big hit game. Further, since the special winning opening open designation command is transmitted with the value specifying the round set in the EXT data, the different special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted every round. For example, when executing the first round in the big hit game, the large winning opening opening designated command (A101 (H)) for specifying the round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round in the big hit game , A special winning opening opening specification command (A10A (H)) for specifying round 10 is transmitted.

  Large winning opening open processing (step S306): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the special winning opening open processing, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening is performed. When the closing condition of the special winning 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, while performing control which transmits the specified command after the opening in the big hit to the microcomputer 100 for production control, when all rounds are finished, internal state (special symbol process flag) the value which corresponds to step S307 (this value In the example, update to 7).

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

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

  Small hit open processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is nine. Perform processing such as confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and the number of opening of the special winning opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to the value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). Update. In addition, when all opening is finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to step S310.

  Small hit end processing (step S310): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. A control is performed to cause the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control to notify 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 starting opening switch passing process of steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 20A is a flowchart showing the first starting opening switch passage process of step S312. FIG. 20B is a flowchart showing the second starting opening switch passage process of step S314.

  First, the first starting opening switch passage process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first starting opening switch passage process executed when the first starting opening switch 13a is in the on state, the CPU 56 first determines whether the first pending storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, 1) Check whether the value of the first pending storage number counter for counting the number of pending storages is 4) (step S1211A). If the first pending storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process ends.

  If the first pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first pending storage number counter by 1 (step S1212A) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the combined hold storage number counter in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the order of winning for the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (step S1214A).

  In this embodiment, when the first starting opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when the gaming ball starts starting winning in the first starting winning opening 13), data indicating "first" is set, When the second starting opening switch 14a is turned on (that is, when the gaming ball starts starting winning in the second starting winning opening 14), data indicating "second" is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first starting port switch 13 a is turned on in the storage-preferring specific information storage area (pending specific area). When the 2 start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating the "second". In this case, when there is no corresponding pending storage, 00 (H) is set in the pending storage specific information storage area (pending specific area).

  FIG. 21A is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of the suspension storage specification information storage area (storage suspension area). As shown in FIG. 21A, in the hold specific area, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total hold memory number counter is secured. Note that FIG. 21 (A) shows an example where the value of the combined pending storage number counter is five. As shown in FIG. 21A, in the hold specific area, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the combined hold memory number counter is secured, and the first start winning opening 13 or the first start winning opening 13 2) Based on the winning on the start winning opening 14, data indicating that it is "first" or "second" is set in the winning order. Therefore, the order of winning on the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 is stored in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area). The hold specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts the values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes processing for storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 21B) ( Step S1215A). In the process of step S1215A, hardware R random number R (big hit determination random number), software random number big hit type determination random number (random 1), variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and variation pattern The judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. In addition, it does not extract the random number for fluctuation pattern judgment (random 3) in the 1st starting opening switch passage processing (at the time of starting winning combination) and store in advance in the preservation area, it extracts at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 21B is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of an area (pending storage buffer) for saving random numbers and the like corresponding to the pending storage. As shown in FIG. 21B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the first number of pending storages is secured in the first pending storage buffer. In the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In this embodiment, the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer may be hardware random numbers random R (big hit determination random numbers), software random numbers big hit type determination random numbers (random 1), variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect rendering process in which the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern type when the fluctuation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed is determined at the time of starting winning (step S1216A). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (step S1217A), and transmits the variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1218A). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning combination designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1219A), and also sets the value of the combined pending storage number counter to the EXT data to designate the combined pending storage number designation command Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220A).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S1217A and S1218A, the CPU 56 always specifies a symbol every time the first start winning opening 13 is start-up winning and the winning-time effect processing of step S1216A is executed Both the command and the variation category command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the process of steps S1217A to S1220A is executed, the start winning on the first start winning opening 13 occurs and the prize effect processing of step S1216A is executed. A set of four commands of a command, a variation category command, a first start winning combination designation command, and a combined hold storage number designation command is transmitted collectively in one timer interrupt.

  Next, the second starting opening switch passage process will be described with reference to FIG. 20 (B). In the second starting opening switch passage process executed when the second starting opening switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 determines whether the second number of pending storages has reached the upper limit (specifically, the second pending opening). Whether or not the value of the second pending storage number counter for counting the storage number is 4) is confirmed (step S1211 B). If the second pending storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process ends.

  If the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second pending storage number counter by 1 (step S1212B) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in the area corresponding to the value of the total suspension storage number counter in the suspension storage specific information storage area (preservation specific area) (step S 1214 B).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes processing for extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 21B) (see FIG. Step S1215B). In the process of step S1215B, hardware R random number random number (big hit judgment random number), software hit random number for big hit type judgment random number (random 1), fluctuation pattern type judgment random number (random 2) and fluctuation pattern The judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. In addition, it does not extract the random number for fluctuation pattern judgment (random 3) in the 2nd starting opening switch passage processing (at the time of starting winning combination) and store in advance in the preservation area, it extracts at the time of the fluctuation start of the second special symbol You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a prize effect process (step S1216B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the prize effect processing (step S 1217 B) and transmits the variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1218B). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S 1219 B) and sets the value of the total hold memory number counter to the EXT data to specify the total hold memory number specification command Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220B).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S1217B and S1218B, the CPU 56 always specifies a symbol every time the second start winning opening 14 is start-up winning and the winning-time effect processing of step S1216B is executed. Both the command and the variation category command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the process of steps S1217B to S1220B is executed, the start winning on the second start winning opening 14 occurs and the prize effect processing of step S1216B is executed. A set of four commands of the command, the variation category command, the second start winning combination designation command, and the total hold storage number designation command is transmitted collectively in one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing a prize-time effect process of steps S1216A and S1216B. In the prize-time effect process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1215A and S1215B with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is checked whether they match (step S220). In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing, which will be described later, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, the big hit type or the variation pattern setting processing However, before the variation display based on the start winning is started at the timing when the game ball is started to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. It is confirmed in advance whether or not a big hit or a small hit, the type of the big hit, and the value of the variation pattern type determination random number fall within the range of any judgment value by executing the winning presentation process. By doing so, the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern type are predicted in advance before the fluctuation display of the effect pattern is executed, and the microcomputer for effect control is based on the judgment result at the time of winning as described later. Execute a pending advance notice effect to predict that it will be a big hit or a super reach during the change display of the production design by 100.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the normal jackpot determination value (N in step S220), the CPU 56 sets a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is the high probability state (probable change state) Whether or not it is confirmed (step S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1215A and S1215B with the jackpot determination value at the probability change shown in the right column of FIG. Are checked to see if they match (step S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variable displays will be executed from when it is confirmed in step S221 whether or not it is a positive change condition at the start winning combination and the variable display based on the starting winning combination is actually started. There is. Therefore, the game state changes (for example, the change start) until the variable display based on the start change is actually started after it is confirmed in step S221 whether the start change is a definite change state or not. In the case where a definite big hit or a sudden positive big hit has occurred before, it changes from the normal state to the positive change state. Therefore, the gaming state determined in step S221 at the start winning is not necessarily the same as the gaming state (see step S61 described later) determined at the start of fluctuation. In addition, in order to prevent such non-coincidence, a game with a change of gaming state in the currently stored holding memory is specified, and determination at the time of starting winning is performed based on the gaming state after the change. It is also good.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the big hit determination value at the time of definite variation (N in step S222), the CPU 56 determines the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1215A and S1215B and FIG. The small hit determination values shown in (C) and (C) are compared, and it is confirmed whether they match (step S223). In this case, when there is a start winning on the first start winning opening 13 (when the in-winning effect processing in step S1216A is executed), the CPU 56 determines the small hit determination table (first one shown in FIG. 8B). It is determined whether it matches with the small hit judgment value set in (for special symbol). In addition, when there is a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 (when performing the winning processing at step S 1216 B), a small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8 (C) It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in step S223), the CPU 56 sets the EXT data "00 (H)" indicating that it becomes "off" as the symbol designation command Processing is performed (step S224).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing to determine the current gaming state (step S225). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 determines in step S225 whether or not the gaming state is a definite change state and whether or not the time saving state (specifically, whether the positive change flag and the time saving flag are set) Determine In addition, after confirming whether or not the vehicle is in the definite variation state and the time saving state in step S225 at the start winning combination, a plurality of variable displays are actually started until the variation display based on the starting winning combination is actually started. Variable display may be performed. Therefore, the game state changes in the period from when it is confirmed in step S225 whether or not it is a definite change state and whether it is a short time state at the start winning combination, until the variable display based on the starting winning combination is actually started. (For example, when a definite big hit or a sudden positive big hit occurs before the start of fluctuation, it may change from the normal state to the positive change state). Therefore, the gaming state determined in step S225 at the start winning is not necessarily the same as the gaming state (see step S61 described later) determined at the start of fluctuation. In addition, in order to prevent such non-coincidence, a game with a change of gaming state in the currently stored holding memory is specified, and determination at the time of starting winning is performed based on the gaming state after the change. It is also good.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets each threshold for removal in accordance with the determination result of step S225 (step S226). In this embodiment, a threshold value determination program for performing threshold value determination in advance is incorporated, and the value of the variation pattern type determination random number falls within the range of any determination value by determining whether it is larger than the threshold value. Is determined, and the value of the EXT data to be set in the variation category command shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is determined.

  For example, the CPU 56 sets the threshold 219 when it is determined that the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state. 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 219 in step S232 described later, and the value is less than or equal to the threshold 219 (ie, when it is 1 to 219) Determines that “08 (H)” is set as EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). When it is not the threshold 219 or less (ie, when it is 220-251), it is determined that “09 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16).

  Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU sets thresholds 79, 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 79 in step S232 described later, and the value is equal to or less than the threshold 79 (ie, 1 to 79). Determines that “00 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). When the threshold is 89 or less (ie, 80 to 89), it is determined that “01 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). When the threshold is 99 or less (ie, 90 to 99), it is determined that "02 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). Further, when the threshold value is 169 or less (ie, when it is 100 to 169), it is determined that "03 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). When the threshold is 199 or less (that is, 170 to 199), it is determined that “04 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold is equal to or less than the threshold 214 (ie, if it is 200 to 214), it is determined that "05 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold is 229 or less (ie, if it is 215 to 229), it is determined that “06 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold value is not 229 or less (ie, if it is 230 to 251), it is determined that "07 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16).

  In the example of threshold determination shown above, 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 are determined in ascending order of threshold value, so the one determined in the later order threshold is used. It does not fall within the range below the previous order threshold. That is, after it is determined whether or not the threshold value is 79 or less, when it is determined whether or not the threshold value is 89 or less, it does not fall within the range of 1 to 79 or less of the threshold value of the previous order. It is determined whether or not it is in the range of Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown where determination is made as 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214 and 229 in ascending order of threshold value, but conversely, 229, 214, in ascending order of threshold value. It may be determined as 199, 169, 99, 89 and 79. The same applies to the case of performing determination using other threshold values described below.

  Note that the threshold in the normal state may always be set without performing the determination of the gaming state in step S225. Even with such a configuration, the range of the determination value is common to at least the variation pattern type for “non-reach out” and the variation pattern type for “super reach”, so “non-reach It can be determined whether or not it becomes "off" or "super reach".

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y in step S223), the CPU 56 designates EXT data "04 (H)" indicating that the "small hit" will be a symbol designation command A process of setting to is performed (step S227).

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

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S1215A and S1215B. Is determined (step S229). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type determination table (first process) shown in FIG. 8 (D) when there is a start-up winning for the first start-up winning opening 13 (when executing the winning-time effect process of step S1216A). Using the special symbol) 131a, it is determined whether the jackpot type is "normal big hit", "probably big hit" or "suddenly big hit". In addition, when there is a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 (when performing the winning processing process at step S 1216 B), the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8 (E) Using 131 b, it is determined whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probably big hit” or “suddenly big hit”.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data according to the determination result of the big hit type in the symbol designation command (step S230). In this case, when it is determined that "normal big hit" is to be performed, the CPU 56 performs processing of setting EXT data "01 (H)" indicating that "normal big hit" is to be made to the symbol designation command. Further, when it is determined that the "certain variation big hit" is to be performed, the CPU 56 performs processing of setting the EXT data "02 (H)" indicating that the "probability variation big hit" is to be made to the symbol designation command. If it is determined that "suddenly a probability change big hit" is found, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting EXT data "03 (H)" indicating that "sudden change probability big hit" will be made as a symbol designation command.

  And CPU56 sets each threshold value for big hit according to the big hit classification determined at Step S229 (Step S231).

  For example, the CPU 56 sets the threshold values 74 and 149 when it determines that "normal 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 less than the threshold 74 in step S232 described later, and the value is equal to or less than the threshold 74 (that is, 1 to 74). Determines that “10 (H)” is set as EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17). When the threshold is 149 or less (ie, 75 to 149), it is determined to set “11 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17). In addition, when it is not the threshold value 149 or less (ie, when it is 150 to 251), it is determined to set "12 (H)" as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17).

  In addition, for example, when the CPU 56 determines that the “probable big hit” is made, the CPU 56 sets the threshold values 38 and 79. 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 38 in step S232 described later, and the value is less than or equal to the threshold 38 (ie, 1 to 38). Determines that “13 (H)” is set as EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17). When the threshold is 79 or less (that is, 39 to 79), it is determined that "14 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17). When the threshold is not 79 or less (ie, 80 to 251), it is determined to set “15 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17).

  Also, for example, when the CPU 56 determines that "a sudden probability big hit", the threshold value 100 is set. 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 100 in step S232 described later, and the value is less than or equal to the threshold 100 (i.e., 1 to 100). Determines that “16 (H)” is to be set as EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold value is not 100 or less (ie, if it is 101 to 251), it is determined that "17 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the threshold set in steps S226, S228 and S231 and the random number for fluctuation pattern type determination (random 2) extracted in steps S1215A and S1215B to determine which of the values of the random number for fluctuation pattern type judgment It is determined whether the range is the determination value (step S232).

  In steps S226, S228, and S231, the fluctuation pattern type determination table (see FIGS. 9 and 10) is set instead of setting a predetermined threshold value, and the fluctuation pattern type set in step S232 The range of the value of the variation pattern type determination random number or any variation pattern type may be determined using the determination table.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting EXT data according to the determination result as a variation category command (step S233). Specifically, the CPU 56 selects one of “00 (H)” to “09 (H)”, “10 (H)”, and “10 (H)” as shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. (H) “18 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command.

  In this embodiment, even when it is determined that a big hit or a small hit is determined in the winning determination, it is uniformly determined whether the value of the variation pattern type determination random number falls within which range. If it is determined that a big hit or a small hit will be made, the range of the value of the variation pattern type determination random number may not be determined. Then, a symbol designating command indicating that it is determined that the winning is determined to be a big hit or a small hit may be transmitted, and a variation category command indicating comprehensively a variation pattern type of a big hit or a small hit may be transmitted. . And, for example, although it is not shown up to which variation pattern type specifically the microcomputer 100 for effect control, it is indicated that the variation pattern type comprehensively becomes any of the big hit variation pattern types On the basis of the reception of the category command, an on-hold notice effect to be described later may be executed.

  FIG.23 and FIG.24 is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing (step S300) in a special symbol process processing. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of pending storages (step S51). Specifically, it checks the count value of the combined pending storage number counter. If the total number of pending storages is 0, if the customer waiting demo specification command has not been transmitted yet, control is performed to transmit the customer waiting demonstration specification command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the process is performed. finish. For example, when transmitting the customer waiting demo specification command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration specification command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demo specification command has been transmitted. Then, when executing the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption after transmitting the customer waiting demo specification command, the customer waiting demonstration instruction command completed flag is set and the customer waiting is repeated. Control may be performed so as not to send a demo specification command. Also, in this case, the customer waiting demo specification command transmitted flag may be reset when the next time the variable display of the special symbol is started.

  If the total number of pending storages is not 0, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the first data of the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 21A) is data indicating “first”. (Step S52). If the first data set in the hold specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in step S52), the CPU 56 selects the special symbol pointer (second Data indicating "second" is set to a flag indicating whether the special symbol process process is being performed for the special symbol or the second special symbol is performed (step S53). If the first data set in the hold specific area is data indicating "first" (Y in step S52), the CPU 56 sets data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step S54). ).

  In this embodiment, the process of steps S52 to S54 is executed, and in this embodiment, the variation of the first special symbol according to the starting winning order in which the gaming balls have won in the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 Display or variable display of the second special symbol is executed. In this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in accordance with the start winning combination in which the game balls have won in the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Although the case where it is shown is shown, you may constitute so that priority may be given to change display of either one of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol. In this case, for example, when shifting to the high base state, it is easy to start winning at the second start winning opening 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15, and the second hold storage tends to be accumulated. The variation display of the special symbol may be executed with priority.

  In addition, since it becomes unnecessary to memorize | store a winning sequence when it is comprised so that priority is given to the fluctuation display of a 2nd special symbol as mentioned above, it is not necessary to hold storage specific information storage shown in FIG. The area (pending specific area) becomes unnecessary.

  In the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is prioritized and executed as described above, if the gaming state is a time saving state (high base state) or a big hit gaming state, the first (1) It is made not to perform the winning determination (pre-reading determination) for the starting winning to the starting winning opening 13, and it is determined for the starting winning for the first starting winning opening 13 only during the low base state. It is desirable to do). Specifically, in step S1215A in the first start port switch passage process shown in FIG. 20A, it is determined whether or not the time saving state is set (specifically, whether the time saving flag is set or not). ), And whether it is in the big hit game (specifically, whether the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more) to check, if in the time saving state or in the big hit game, step The process of S1216A to S1218B may be skipped to shift to step S1219A. In this way, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the holding advance notice effect for the first holding memory is executed despite the fact that only the second special symbol variation display is executed during the time saving state (high base state). In addition, it is possible to prevent that it is possible to aim for a big hit even with the variation display of the second special symbol in the state of stocking the big hit existing in the first reserve memory, and to prevent cheating feeling more than necessary be able to.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number 1 of pending storages 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 each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages = 1 in the first pending storage buffer. Are read out and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of pending storages = 1 in the second pending storage buffer. It is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 subtracts one from the count value of the reserved storage number counter of the one indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 subtracts one from the count value of the first pending storage number counter, and in the pending specific area and the first pending storage buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", the count value of the second pending storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of the respective saving areas in the pending specific area and the second pending storage buffer are shifted. Do.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 stores the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first pending storage buffer of the RAM 55. The stored random number values are stored in the storage area corresponding to the first pending storage number = n-1. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of pending storages = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second pending storage buffer of the RAM 55 The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending storage number = n-1. In addition, the CPU 56 sums up the values (the value indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total number of reserved storages = m (m = 2 to 8) in the suspension specific area. It stores in the storage area corresponding to the number of pending storages = m-1.

  Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first pending storage numbers (or the respective second pending storage numbers) are extracted is always the first pending storage number (or It agrees with the order of the 2nd pending memory number) = 1, 2, 3, and 4. Further, the order in which the respective values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of pending storages = 1 to 8.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the current gaming state (step S60). In this case, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a definite change state background designation command when a positive change flag indicating that the change is in the positive change state is set. Also, the CPU 56 sets only the time-shortening flag indicating that the time-shortening state is set, and performs control to transmit a time-shortening state background designation command when the probability change flag is not set. In addition, the CPU 56 performs control of transmitting a normal state background designation command if neither the positive variation flag nor the short time flag is set.

  Specifically, when transmitting the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of a command transmission table (predetermined for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command. Set to pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set to the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when starting to change the special symbol, micro control for effect control in the order of background specification command, fluctuation pattern command, display result specification command, total suspension storage number subtraction specification command for each timer interrupt It will be sent to the computer 100. Specifically, when starting the variation of the special symbol, first, the background designation command is sent, the variation pattern command is sent after 4 ms, the display result designation command is sent after 4 ms, and after 4 ms, A total pending storage number subtraction specification command is sent. In addition, when starting the variation of the special symbol, the symbol variation specification command (1st symbol variation specification command, 2nd symbol variation specification command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation specification command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command Are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating the "first" indicating that the processing is performed targeting the first start winning opening 13; that is, the processing indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol Data indicating "" or data indicating "second" indicating that the processing is to be performed on the second start winning opening 14, that is, "second" indicating that the processing is to be performed on the second special symbol Data is set to the special symbol pointer. And in subsequent processing in special symbol process processing, processing according to data set to a special symbol pointer is performed. Therefore, the processing of steps S300 to S310 can be made common to the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random R (random hit determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes the big hit determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for the jackpot determination extracted in step S1215A of the first start port switch passing process and step S1215B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer. Read the random number and make a big hit judgment. The big hit judgment module compares the predetermined big hit judgment value or the small hit judgment value (see FIG. 8) with the jackpot judgment random number, and executes processing for deciding to be a big hit or a small hit if they match. Is a program that That is, it is a program that executes the process of the big hit determination and the small hit determination.

  In the process of the big hit determination, when the gaming state is a definite change state, the probability of becoming a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is a non-deterministic change state (normal state or time saving state). Specifically, the probability variation time jackpot determination table (the table on the right side of FIG. 8A in ROM 54 is set) and the number of jackpot determination values are probability variation A normal-time big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 is set) is provided, which is set smaller than the time big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a definite change state, and when the gaming state is a definite change state, processing of the determination of the big hit using the big change determination table at the positive change time, the gaming state is normal When it is in the state, processing of the determination of the big hit is performed using the big hit determination table at the normal time. That is, when the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a jackpot. If it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a big hit means to decide whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but to decide whether to make a stop symbol in a special symbol display as a big hit symbol or not It is also.

  In addition, confirmation of whether the present game state is a definite change state is performed by whether the positive change flag is set. The probability change flag is set when shifting the gaming state to the probability change state, and is reset when ending the probability change state. Specifically, it is determined to be “probably big hit” or “suddenly big hit” and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. And, after the big hit game end, it is reset when the next big hit occurs.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). And perform a small hit determination process. That is, when the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be 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", the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8B) Use) to decide whether to make a small hit or not. In addition, when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "second", it is determined whether or not the small hit is made using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in Fig. 8C. . Then, when it is determined to make the small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating that the small hit is made (step S63), and the process 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 a loss, the process directly proceeds to step S75.

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

  Next, using the selected big hit type determination table, the CPU 56 uses the type (“normal big hit”, “probable variation”) corresponding to the value matching the value of the random number (random 1) for big hit type determination stored in the random number buffer area. A "big hit" or "a sudden definite big hit" is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type which is extracted in step S1215A of the first start port switch passing process and step S1215B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer. Read the random number and decide the big hit type. Also, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), 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. Suddenly, the probability that a big hit is selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined type of the big hit in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is "normal big hit", "01" is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is "probable variation big hit", "02" is set as data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is "suddenly, there is a definite variation big hit", "03" is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-" which is an out pattern is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, according to the determination result of the big hit type, it decides the stop design of the special symbol “1”, “3”, “7” which becomes the big hit symbol. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be "suddenly positive variation big hit", "1" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol, and "3" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol And, when it is decided to be "probable variation big hit", "7" is decided to be the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol "5" is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

  In this embodiment, the big hit type is determined first, and the case of determining the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined big hit type is shown, but the method of determining the big hit type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is It is not limited to what has been shown in the embodiment. For example, a table in which the stop symbol of the special symbol and the big hit type are associated in advance is prepared, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is first determined based on the big hit type determination random number, the corresponding big hit based on the determination result The type may also be determined.

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing variation pattern setting processing (step S301) in the special symbol process processing. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot fluctuation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C (FIG. 9 (A) as a table used to determine the fluctuation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types. ) To (C)) is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether 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 (FIG. 9 (D ) Is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  If the small hit flag is not set either, the CPU 56 confirms whether the time short flag indicating the short time state is set (step S95). Note that the time saving flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to a definite changing state or a time saving state, and is reset when the time saving state is ended. Specifically, when it is determined to be "normally a big hit", the time saving flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. In addition, after the big hit game end, it is reset when the fluctuation indication of specified number of times (100 times with this execution form) ends. The time saving flag is reset even when the next big hit occurs even before the predetermined number of times of variation display ends. In addition, when it is determined to be "probably big hit" or "suddenly big hit", the probability flag is set and the time saving flag is set in the processing for ending the big hit game. Then, when the next big hit occurs, the time saving flag is reset together with the probability change flag.

  If the time saving flag is not set (N in step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table for loss 135A (as a table used to determine the type of variation pattern as any of a plurality of types). FIG. 10A is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

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

  If the time saving flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state (in this embodiment, the time change state is always made when transitioning to the positive change state) Are also transferred (see steps S169 and S170), and if it is determined as Y in step S95, the CPU 56 may change the type of variation pattern type if there is a probability change state or if it is controlled to only a short time state As a table used to determine one of the plurality of types, the release variation pattern type determination table 135C (see FIG. 10C) is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is three or more by executing the processing of steps S95 to S99, the variation for disconnection shown in FIG. 10 (B). Pattern type determination table 135B is selected. When the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state, a variation pattern type determination table for omission 135C shown in FIG. 10C is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the change pattern type in the process of step S100 described later, and when the change pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the change is performed in step S102. As a pattern, non-reach PA-1 and shortening fluctuation are determined (see FIG. 12). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state, or when the total number of pending storages is three or more, the fluctuation display of the shortening fluctuation may be performed. In this embodiment, a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation (see FIG. 10C) used in a definite variation state or a short time state and a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved memories (see FIG. Although the case where it is a table different from 10 (B) is shown, a common table may be used as a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

  In this embodiment, even when the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state, the total number of pending storages is almost 0 (for example, 0 or 0 or 1). May not perform the fluctuation display of the shortening fluctuation. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S95, the CPU 56 checks whether the total number of pending storages is approximately 0 or not, and if the total number of pending storages is approximately 0, the variation pattern type for loss The determination table 135A (see FIG. 10A) may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random pattern type determination random number) from the random number buffer area (the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer), and selects it in the processing of steps S92, S94, S97, S98 or S99. The variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types by referring to the table (step S100).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B as a table used to determine one of a plurality of types of variation patterns based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S100 (see FIG. 11). And the out-of-out variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 12) are selected (step S101). Also, by reading random 3 (random pattern determination random number) from the random number buffer area (the first reserve storage buffer or the second reserve storage buffer), the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S101. Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S102). In addition, when it is comprised so that random 3 (random number for a fluctuation pattern determination) may not be extracted at the timing of starting winning a prize, CPU56 is a random number counter for a fluctuation pattern determination for generating a random number for fluctuation pattern determination (random 3). It is also possible to extract values directly from and to determine a fluctuation pattern based on the extracted random value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command of the special symbol pointer to the effect 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. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the effect control command (the change pattern command) corresponding to the determined change pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S104).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern to the fluctuation 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).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, it may be determined first whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination, instead of suddenly determining the type of change pattern. And based on the determination result of whether to set it as a reach, the process of step S95-S100 may be performed, and you may make it determine a fluctuation pattern classification. In this case, the non-reach fluctuation pattern type determination table (including the non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3 fluctuation pattern types shown in FIG. 10) and the reach fluctuation pattern type determination table (FIG. 10) Prepare the normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and the super CA 2-7 (including variation pattern types) and select one of the variation pattern type determination tables based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  Further, when it is determined whether or not reach is determined by lottery processing using random numbers for reach determination, the number of reach may be determined according to the total number of pending storages (which may be the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number). A reach determination table with different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not the reach probability is lowered as the number of pending storage increases. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the determination value assigned to the common range of the reach determination table matches, for example, in the determination of whether or not “super reach out” or “non-reach out” in the prize production process. Whether or not to reach may be determined in advance by determining whether or not it is reached. In addition, in view of the fact that the execution ratio of the notice effect is reduced, as shown in this embodiment, “super reach deviates” according to the fluctuation pattern type without performing the lottery process using the reach determination random number. It is preferable to configure in advance to determine whether or not to be a "non-reach out" and to perform on-hold notice effect.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the effect control command (see FIG. 13) of the display result 1 specification to the display result 5 specification according to the determined type, small hit, or removal of the determined big hit. Control to Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the jackpot flag is set, if the type of the jackpot is "normal jackpot", control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). In addition, it can be determined by checking whether the data set in the big hit type buffer is "01" in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing, specifically, whether it is "normal big hit" or not. . Further, when the type of the big hit is “probable variation big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). In addition, it can be specifically determined by checking whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "02" or not whether it is "a certainty big hit" or not. . Then, when it is neither “normal big hit” nor “probable big hit” (ie, when it is “suddenly big hit”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designated command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in step S116), that is, when the small hit flag is off, 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 variation process (step S303) (step S119).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation in progress processing (step S303) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol variation processing, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the combined holding memory number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted (step S1121). Note that whether or not the total storage reserve number subtraction specification command has already been transmitted, for example, that the total storage retention number subtraction specification command has been sent when transmitting the total storage storage number subtraction specification command in step S1122 described later. The sum holding storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set, and whether or not the sum holding storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set may be checked in step S1121. Also, in this case, the set combined holding memory number subtraction designated command transmitted flag is reset in the special symbol stop processing and the big hit end processing described later when the variation display of the special symbol is finished or the big hit is finished. do it.

  Next, if the total suspension storage number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the total suspension storage number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122).

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

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing special symbol stop processing (step S304) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). If the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56, if it is set, is a probability variation flag indicating that it is a definite variation state, a time shortening flag indicating that it is a time reduction state, and the number of times the special symbol can be varied in the time reduction state Is reset (step S132), and control is performed to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S133). Specifically, when the type of the jackpot is “normal jackpot” or “probable jackpot”, the jackpot start designation command (command A 001 (H)) is transmitted. Also, when the type of the big hit is a sudden definite big hit, a small hit / sudden positive big hit start specification command (command A 002 (H)) is transmitted. In addition, data indicating the type of jackpot stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer) indicating whether the type of jackpot is “normally jackpot”, “probably outburst jackpot”, or “suddenly outright probability big hit” It is determined based on

  Further, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, a time for notifying that the big hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S134). In addition, the number of opening times (for example, 15 times in the case of "normal big hit" or "probably big hit". 2 times in the case of "probably odd big hit") is set in the big winning opening open number counter (step S135) . In addition, round time per round in the big hit game is also set. Specifically, in the case of a sudden odd change big hit, 0.1 second is set as a round time, and in the case of a normal big hit or a positive change big hit, 29 seconds is set as a round time. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S136).

  If the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time saving state is 0 (step S137). If the value of the time saving number counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time saving number counter by 1 (step S138). Then, when the value of the time reduction number counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S140).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden definite positive big hit start designation command (command A 002 (H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S142). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time for notifying that the small hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S144). In addition, the opening time per large winning opening in the small hit game is also set. Specifically, the same 0.1 second as the round time of the sudden big change big hit is set as the open time per one big winning opening in the small hit game. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hitting 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 processing (step S300) (step S146).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step S160), and when the big hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (step S161), and control to transmit a big hit end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, a "big hit" or "probably big hit" sends a big hit end designation command (command A 301 (H)), and if it is "suddenly big hit" a small hit / sudden positive big hit The end designation command (command A 302 (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 process is ended.

  In step S164, the value of the big hit end display timer is decremented by 1 (step S164). Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end display time has elapsed (step S165). If it has not, the process is ended.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit to be finished this time is normally a big hit (step S166). In addition, it can be determined by checking whether the data set in the big hit type buffer is "01" in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing, specifically, whether it is "normal big hit" or not. . If it is a normal big hit, the CPU 56 sets the time saving flag and shifts to the time saving state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time reduction number counter (step S168).

  Usually, if it is not a big hit (that is, if it is a definite variation big hit or sudden definite variation big hit), the CPU 56 sets a definite variation flag and shifts to a definite variation state (step S169) and sets a short time flag to shift to a short time condition (Step S170).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S300) (step S171).

  FIG. 30 is a flow chart showing an example of a program of special symbol display control processing (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main substrate 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for the special symbol variation display for the special symbol display control data setting. A process of setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the changing 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 each time 0.2 seconds elapses. Then, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and drive signals are output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8a, 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 or not (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (i.e., when shifting to the special symbol stop processing), the CPU 56 is a special symbol for finalizing the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. A process of setting display control data in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for finalizing the stop symbol of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. Then, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and drive signals are output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The stop symbol of the special symbol is confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display 8a, 8b. In addition, since the setting data is not changed after the processing of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for stopping symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data in the display control processing of step S22 Based on, the latest stop symbol will continue to be displayed in a definite manner until the next variable display is started. In addition, if the value of the special symbol process flag is either 2 or 3 in step S3201 (ie, if it is either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol variation processing), for the special symbol variation display The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, in order to prevent a gap between the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side, the display result designation command transmission process also varies. The time timer may be configured to be decremented by one.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag, but in the special symbol process processing, the start flag is set at the start of variation of the special symbol. At the same time, the end flag may be set at the end of the variation of the special symbol. Then, in the special symbol display control process (step S32), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the fact that the start flag is set, based on the fact that the end flag is set. The special symbol display control data may be set to display the stop symbol.

  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) mounted on the effect control board 80 as effect control means. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts execution of the main processing. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed to clear the RAM area, set various initial values, and initialize the timer for determining the start interval (for example, 4 ms) of effect control (step S 701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to loop processing for monitoring the 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. In the main processing, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703), and executes the following effect control processing.

  In the effect control process, first, the effect control CPU 101 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 an effect control process (step S705). In the effect control process, among the processes corresponding to the control state, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected to execute display control of the effect display device 9.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs a fourth symbol process process (step S706). In the fourth symbol process processing, among the processes corresponding to the control state, the processing corresponding to the current control state (the fourth symbol process flag) is selected and in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 Execute the display control of the fourth symbol.

  Next, random number update processing is performed to update the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number (step S 707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory view showing one configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main substrate 31. As shown in FIG. In this example, a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is formed of a 12-byte area of the reception command buffers 1-12. Then, a command reception number counter indicating which area the received command is to be stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value of 0-11. The ring buffer type may not necessarily be used.

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

  FIG. 33 and FIG. 34 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). Although the effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, 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 confirms whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where the two match each other is the case where the reception command is not stored. If 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). Note that when read out, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that two bytes (one command) are read at a time.

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is any of the symbol designation commands (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the received symbol designation command is the first in the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Are stored in the storage area (step S622).

  If the received effect control command is any variation category command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation category command in each storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. It stores in the storage area where the newest design specification command is stored (Step S624).

  If the received effect control command is the first start winning command designation command (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 receives the received first start winning command command in each of the start winning command storage areas formed in the RAM. Of the storage areas, the latest symbol designation command and variation category command are stored in the storage area where the command is stored (step S626). Further, the effect control CPU 101 increments the hold display in the total hold storage display unit 18c by one, and updates the total hold storage display in the total hold storage display unit 18c (step S627). In step S627, the hold display of the normal mode (in this example, the blue circular display in this example) is incremented by one in the total hold memory display unit 18c.

  If the received effect control command is the second start prize designation command (step S 628), the effect control CPU 101 receives the received second start prize designation command in each of the start prize command storage areas formed in the RAM. It stores in the storage area where the newest design specification command and change category command are stored among storage areas (Step S629). Further, the effect control CPU 101 increments the hold display in the total hold storage display unit 18c by one and updates the total hold storage display in the total hold storage display unit 18c (step S630). In step S630, the hold display of the normal mode (in this example, the blue circular display in this example) is incremented by one in the total hold memory display unit 18c.

  If the received effect control command is the total hold storage number specification command (step S 631), the CPU for effect control 101 receives the total hold storage number specification command received, for each start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Among the storage areas, the latest symbol designation command, variation category command, and start winning combination designation command (first start winning combination designation command, second start winning combination designation command) are stored in the storage area (step S632). Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores the total pending storage number specified by the total pending storage number specification command in the total pending storage number storage area provided in the RAM (step S633).

  If the received effect control command is the total holding memory number subtraction designation command (step S634), the CPU for effect control 101 erases one holding display in the total holding memory display unit 18c, and one remaining holding display. Shifting is performed to update the total pending storage number display in the total pending storage display unit 18c (step S635). Further, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts one from the value of the total sum storage size to be stored in the total storage size storage area (step S636).

  Further, when the suspension display deleted in step S635 is the suspension display of the special display mode (Y in step S637), the effect control CPU 101 has a suspension notification execution flag indicating that suspension notification effect is being executed. Are reset (step S638). That is, in this case, since the on-hold notice effect is ended, the on-hold notice execution flag is reset.

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S639). For example, if the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command, the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set, and if the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command Set the reception flag. Then, the process proceeds to step S611.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a pending notification determining process for determining a pending notification effect (step S800A).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of the processes in steps S800 to S807 in accordance with the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is performed. 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 regarding variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol is also the second Control relating to variable display of the rendering symbol synchronized with the variation of the special symbol is also executed in one rendering control process. In addition, even if it is configured to execute the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the second special symbol by another effect control process process. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which of the special symbols is displayed depending on which of the effect control process processing is executed.

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

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

  Process during production symbol fluctuation (step S802): While controlling the switching timing and the like of each fluctuation state (variation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern, the end of fluctuation time is monitored. Then, when the fluctuation time is over, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803).

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

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

  In-round process (step S 805): Display control in the round is performed. Then, when the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post round process (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S807).

  Post-round processing (step S806): Perform display control between rounds. Then, when the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the process during the round (step S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (step S 807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 36 is a flow chart showing the on-hold notice determination process (step S800A). In the suspension notice determination process, the effect control CPU 101 first sets one start winning command (that is, a symbol designating command, a variation category command, a start winning designating command (a first starting winning designating command or a second starting winning designating) It is checked whether or not a command) and a set of combined pending storage number designation command) are newly received (step S6001). Specifically, one set of symbol designation command, variation category command, start prize designation command (first start prize designation command or second start prize designation command), and combined hold storage number designation command are included in the start winning command storage area. Can be confirmed by determining whether or not it is newly stored. If one set of start winning combination commands has not been received anew, the process ends.

  If one set of start winning game command is newly received, the CPU for effect control 101 is already executing the suspension notice determination flag indicating that the suspension announcement effect has already been decided, or the suspension announcement effect is already being executed. It is checked whether the pending notice execution flag indicating that the event has been set or not (step S6002). If the on-hold notice determination flag or the on-hold notice execution flag is set (that is, if on-hold notice effect has already been determined or executed), the processing is ended as it is.

  In this embodiment, the process of step S6002 is executed so that the process of determining the on-hold notice effect is not performed when the on-hold notice effect is already determined or executed. However, even in the case where the pending advance announcement effect has already been determined or executed, it is possible to repeatedly determine the on-hold announcement effect, or even to execute a plurality of on-hold announcement effects in parallel. Good.

  If neither the suspension notice determination flag nor the suspension notice execution flag is set (that is, if the suspension notice effect is neither determined nor executed yet), the effect control CPU 101 stores the combined suspension storage number storage area (step S633). , And S636) checks whether or not the total number of pending storages stored in (2) is 2 or more (step S6003). If the total number of pending storages is not 2 or more (i.e., there is only one pending storage), the process ends. That is, in this embodiment, when the reserve announcement effect is determined at the start winning combination timing, the next variable display (specifically, the reserve shift timing at the start or the definite display timing of the reserve change symbol) is the reserve announcement The effect is started, but that there is only one hold display at the timing of the start winning, because the next variable display has already deleted the hold display of the notice object and there is no room to execute the hold notice effect Since there is, the process is ended without determining the on-hold notice effect.

  In this embodiment, when the pending display of the advance notice is changed from the normal display mode to the special display mode at the timing of the finalized display of the pending change symbol and the on-hold notice effect is started, the effect is produced as described later. Since the on-hold change symbol is also determined and displayed at the timing of the determination display of the stop symbol of the symbol, even if there are two on-hold displays at the timing of the start winning, the execution period of the on-hold notice effect is extremely short. Therefore, for example, in the case of starting the on-hold notice effect at the timing of the confirmation display of the on-hold change symbol, the condition may be three or more on-hold display at the timing of the start winning. In addition, for example, the holding change symbol is fixedly displayed a little earlier than the timing of the fixed symbol of the stop symbol of the production symbol and the holding notification effect is started and the execution period of the holding notification effect is secured. Good.

  In addition, even if there is only one pending display at the start winning timing, if it is a timing other than the finalized display timing of the pending change symbol (for example, in this example, the timing of the pending shift) The display mode may be changed to perform the on-hold notice effect.

  If the total number of pending storages is two or more, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence / absence of the on-hold notice effect and the change timing of the on-hold display based on the received latest variation category command (step S6004). In step S6004, the CPU for effect control 101 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the on-hold notice effect determination table for determining the on-off notice effect and the change timing of the on-hold display, and the on-off notice effect. And determine the change timing of the pending display.

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the on-hold notice effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 37, in this embodiment, determination values are respectively assigned to no on-hold notice effect, on-off notice effect A, and on-off notice effect B in the on-hold notice effect determination table. Further, as shown in FIG. 37, in this embodiment, there are two types of pending announcement effects A and A and B.

  In this embodiment, if it is decided to execute "Holding notice effect A" at the occurrence of the start winning, the pending display will be made from the normal display mode to the special display mode at the timing of the pending shift when starting the next variable display. Change to and start the execution of pending announcement effect. In addition, if it is decided to execute "Hold notice effect B" at the time of occurrence of start winning, hold change will be performed from the normal display mode at the timing of executing hold change symbol effect in the next variation display and finalizing the hold change symbol. The display mode is changed to the special display mode and the execution of the on-hold notice effect is started.

  As shown in FIG. 37, in this embodiment, when the determination result indicated by the change category command is not out of reach (the change category 1 indicates that it is a determination result with a change pattern type of non-reach CA 2-1). When the specified command is received) or when the judgment result indicated by the fluctuation category command is the super reach loss (A fluctuation category 8 specification command indicating that it is the judgment result with the fluctuation pattern type of super CA 2-7 was received In the case where the judgment result indicated by the fluctuation category command is the super reach jackpot (when the fluctuation category 23 designation command or the fluctuation category 26 command indicating that it is the judgment result with the fluctuation pattern type of the super CA3-3 is received) In some cases, it may be decided to execute a pending advance presentation effect.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37, in the case of super reach (super reach is lost, super reach big hit), hold notification effect is executed at a higher rate than in the case of non-reach out. Decide on. Further, as shown in FIG. 37, in the case of a super reach jackpot, the execution of the on-hold notice effect B is determined at a higher rate than on the on-hold notice effect A as compared with the case of the off-reach. Therefore, in this embodiment, the suspension display changes in the fluctuation display than in the case where the suspension display changes from the normal display mode to the special display mode at the timing of the suspension shift at the start of the fluctuation and the suspension announcement effect is executed. The degree of expectation (reliability) for a big hit is higher in the case where the hold display changes from the normal display mode to the special display mode at the timing of the finalized display of the hold change symbol being executed and the hold announcement effect is executed.

  In this embodiment, the special display mode in which the hold display changes is one type (in the present example, a red circle display), but there are a plurality of types of change modes in the hold display. It may be configured. For example, in addition to the red circular display as a special display mode, a green circular display is provided, and when it changes to the red circular display, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is high and the green circular When the display changes to the next, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is high, and when it is the normal display mode (in this example, the blue round display), the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is low. It may be configured to be Then, after being configured as such, the judgment value is allocated such that the rate at which the timing of finalization display of the suspension change symbol changes to a red round display becomes higher than the timing of suspension shift at the start of fluctuation You may

  When it is determined that the execution of the on-hold notice effect is determined (Y in step S6005), the effect control CPU 101 displays on-hold notice of the notice object in the on-hold notice effect storage area provided in the RAM. While storing the pending display displayed last in 18c, the change timing of the decided pending display is stored (step S6006). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a suspension notice determination flag (step S6007).

  In this embodiment, a case is shown where the hold display is changed at the timing of the hold shift or the hold display of the hold change symbol in the next variable display after the start winning is generated, but it is limited to such a mode No, for example, in the variable display after the next variable display after the start winning combination has occurred, it may be possible to change the held display at the timing of the fixed display of the held shift or the held change symbol . Further, in this case, for example, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the jackpot or the reach may be different depending on which change display causes the hold display to change. For example, when the pending display changes at a later timing, the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot or the reach may be higher than when the pending display changes at an earlier timing.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the timing which a pending | holding display changes is only two timings at the time of a pending | holding shift and a definite display of a pending change symbol was shown, it is not only such an aspect, For example, It is also possible to provide a case where the hold display is changed by executing an action effect (for example, an effect in a mode in which a character or the like acts on the hold display) during the display.

  FIG. 38 is a flow chart showing a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted also at the time of power failure recovery (see step S44), but as shown in FIG. 38, in this embodiment, it is normal time Since, based on the fact that the fluctuation pattern command is received, it moves to the production design fluctuation start processing and starts the fluctuation indication of the production design, the fluctuation of the production design only by receiving the display result specification command without receiving the fluctuation pattern command The display does not start.

  FIG. 39 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 change pattern command from the change pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect pattern (stopped) according to the variation pattern command read in step S8000 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). The symbol) is determined (step S8001). That is, the processing of step S8001 is executed by the effect control CPU 101, and the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect pattern according to the variable display pattern (fluctuation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means Display result determining means for determining the symbol) is realized. In addition, when pseudo run is designated by the change pattern command, CPU101 for production control is the chance eye design (for example, "223" and "445" etc.) as a temporary stop symbol of a pseudo run in step S8001. Also, although it is not a reach, a combination of a big hit symbol and a symbol whose one symbol is off is also determined. Note that the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8001, the CPU for effect control 101 may determine whether or not the jackpot is a big hit based on the received fluctuation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the production symbol based only on the fluctuation pattern command. .

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory view showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 40, when the received display result designation command indicates "normal big hit" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 stops Determine the combination of the production design that the 3 designs are aligned with the same even design as the design. In addition, when 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 CPU 101 for effect control has 3 symbols as a stop symbol. Determine the combination of the production symbols aligned with the same odd symbols.

  Also, if the received display result specification command indicates "Suddenly positive probability big hit" or "small hit" (if the received display result specification command is the display result 4 specification command or the display result 5 specification command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as a stop symbol. Then, in the case of “off” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when it is accompanied by the reach effect, the combination of the effect pattern with the two left and right symbols aligned is determined. Further, the combination of three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the "stop symbol" of the effect symbol.

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

  In addition, also about a production pattern, it is called a big hit design the stop pattern (combination of the symbols in which the left middle and the right are all aligned with the same design) that evokes a big hit. In addition, the stop design which reminds of the release is called the release design. In addition, a symbol (in this embodiment, an odd symbol) that reminds of being in a definite variation state is also referred to as a definite variation symbol, and a symbol (in this embodiment, an even symbol) that reminds of not becoming a definite variation condition is not definite symbol It is also called.

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 confirms whether or not the suspension notice determination flag is set (step S8002). If the on-hold notice determination flag is set (that is, if on-hold notice effect is determined), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the change timing of the on-hold display is at the on-hold shift (step S8003). ). Specifically, it can be determined by confirming the change timing stored in the hold notification effect storage area (see step S6006) whether or not the change timing of the hold display is at the hold shift time.

  If the change display timing of the hold display is at the hold shift, the effect control CPU 101 causes the total hold storage display unit 18c to display the hold display of the advance notice target from the normal display mode (in this example, blue circle display) special display The mode is changed to a mode (in the present example, a red circle display), and a suspension notice effect is started (step S8004). Specifically, the pending display of the advance notice object can be identified by checking the stored contents of the on-hold notice effect storage area (see step S6006). Next, the effect control CPU 101 resets the pending advance notification determination flag and sets the pending notification execution flag (step S8005).

  When the processing of step S8004 is executed and the suspension notice effect is started, the fluctuation display is ended, the next fluctuation display is started, and the suspension display is erased one by one each time the shift is suspended. The pending display of the object is also shifted one by one (see steps S627 and S630). Then, the variation display of the previous variation target display is ended, and the suspension display of the notification target is erased at the start of the variation target display, the hold notification effect is ended (steps S635, S637, See S638).

  Moreover, in this embodiment, there is shown a case where the hold display changes as it is without accompanying effects during the hold shift, but some action effects (for example, a mode in which the character acts on the hold display) Effect of (1) may be performed to change the pending display. In this case, for example, even when the hold display does not change, so-called “Gasse” effect presentation is performed, and depending on whether the hold display changes, the types of characters appearing in the action presentation, The selection ratio of the numbers may be made different. In addition, for example, when there are a plurality of modes of change of the hold display (for example, there are cases where it changes to a red round display and sometimes it changes to a gold round display), Depending on the change, the selection ratio of the type and the number of characters appearing in the effect may be made different.

  If the change timing of the hold display is not at the hold shift (that is, when the hold change symbol is determined and displayed), the effect control CPU 101 sets the hold change symbol effect flag indicating that the hold change symbol effect is to be executed. (Step S8006).

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 executes an advance notice effect setting process of deciding whether or not to execute the advance notice effect in the effect display device 9 during the fluctuation display of the effect pattern, or setting the effect mode of the notice effect (step S8007) ). In this embodiment, in the notice effect setting process, as the notice effect, it is possible to execute the notice effect in which the aspect of the effect is changed stepwise from one step to a plurality of steps according to the predetermined order. In the case of a large hit), the step-up notice effect setting is performed in which the effect is performed up to the effect of the predetermined stage (for example, the final stage) at a higher rate than when not being the specific display result. In addition to the step-up notice effect, in the notice effect setting process, for example, various notice effects such as a button notice effect accompanied by a player's operation, a conversation notice effect, a movable object notice effect, a mini character notice effect, and a group notice effect. May be set.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a normal process table corresponding to the notice effect when the fluctuation pattern and the notice effect are determined (step S8008). Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in step S8008 (step S8009).

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory view of a configuration example of a process table. The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the CPU for effect control 101 controls the effect device (component for effect) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of 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 etc. is described which indicates the aspect of each variation constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect pattern. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Moreover, the fluctuation time in the aspect of the fluctuation | variation is set to the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 41 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Moreover, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

  In the process table used when effect control is executed for the fluctuation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. It should be noted that instead of setting symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, images for displaying symbols are generated in combination according to the determined stop symbols and the pseudo stop symbols in the pseudo reunion and the slip effect. May be

  In addition, the CPU for effect control 101, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (effects display device 9 as effect parts, effect elements as effect parts Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect component is executed (step S8010). For example, in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern on the effect display device 9, an instruction is output to the VDP 109. Further, in order to control various lamps to turn on / off, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35. In addition, in order to output sound from the speaker 27, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70.

  In this embodiment, the CPU for effect control 101 controls variable display of the effect pattern according to the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command in a one-to-one manner, but the CPU 101 for effect control controls the fluctuation pattern command The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S8011).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 stores the start winning command stored in the start winning command storage area (a symbol designating command, a change category command, a start winning designating command (first start winning designating command or second). One of the start winning combination commands stored in the first storage area among the start winning combination designation command) and the combined hold storage number specification command) is deleted, and the content of the start winning time command storage area is shifted. (Step S8012).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol process (step S802) (step S8013).

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the preview rendering effect setting process (step S8007) in the effect control process process. In the advance notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether the on-hold change symbol effect flag is set (step S6501). If the on-hold change symbol effect flag is not set (that is, if the on-hold change symbol effect is not executed), the process proceeds to step S6503.

  If the on-hold change symbol effect flag is set (that is, if the on-off change symbol effect is executed), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the fluctuation display to be executed this time is a fluctuation display of shortening fluctuation. It confirms (step S6502). Note that, specifically, whether or not the fluctuation display of the shortening fluctuation is the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern command read in step S 8000 is the fluctuation pattern of the shortening fluctuation (the non-reach PA 1-2 shown in FIG. It can be determined by confirming whether or not the fluctuation time is a fluctuation pattern of 3.5 seconds. If it is the fluctuation display of the shortening fluctuation, the processing is ended as it is. If it is not fluctuation display of shortening fluctuation, it shifts to Step S6503.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence / absence and type of step-up advance effect effect based on the fluctuation pattern command read in step S8000 (step S6503). In step S6503, the CPU for effect control 101 performs lottery processing based on random numbers using the step-up notice effect determination table for determining the presence and type of step-up notice effect, and the presence or absence of step-up notice effect and Determine the type.

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the step-up notice effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 43, in this embodiment, the step-up notice effect determination table includes no step-up notice effect, step-up notice effect A, step-up notice effect B, step-up notice effect C, step-up notice effect Judgment values are assigned to D and step-up notice effect E, respectively. Further, as shown in FIG. 43, in this embodiment, as the types of step-up notice effects, step-up notice effects A, step-up notice effects B, step-up notice effects C, step-up notice effects D, and step-up There are five types of notice effect E.

  In this embodiment, when the execution of "step-up advance notice effect A" is determined, only the effect of step 1 of the first step is executed during the change display of the effect pattern. In addition, when execution of “step-up advance notice effect B” is determined, it is executed from the effect of step 1 of the first step to the effect of step 2 of the second step during the fluctuation display of the effect pattern. In addition, when execution of “step-up advance notice effect C” is determined, it is executed from the effect of step 1 of the first step to the effect of step 3 of the third step during the fluctuation display of the effect pattern. In addition, when execution of “step-up advance notice effect D” is determined, it is executed from the effect of step 1 of the first step to the effect of step 4 of the fourth step during the fluctuation display of the effect pattern. Furthermore, when the execution of "step-up notice effect E" is decided, the effect of step 5 of the fifth step (final step) starting from the effect of step 1 of the first step during the fluctuation display of the effect pattern Run up to.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43, the judgment value is assigned such that the expectation (reliability) for the big hit becomes higher as the effects of many steps are executed in the step-up notice effect. Further, as shown in FIG. 43, in this embodiment, it is determined that at least reach (normal reach, super reach) when the effect of step 3 is executed in the step-up notice effect. Further, as shown in FIG. 43, in this embodiment, when the effects of step 5 of the final stage are executed, it is determined that at least a super reach or a big hit is to be made.

  In addition, the way of allocation of the judgment value in the step-up notice effect determination table is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment. For example, the effects of steps 3 to 5 can be executed even if the non-reach is lost Allocation may be performed, or the effect of step 5 may be allocated so that execution can be performed even if the normal reach is lost. Also, for example, if the effect of the final step 5 is executed, the allocation may be performed so that the big hit is determined.

  When the execution of the step-up notice effect is determined (Y in step S6504), the effect control CPU 101 stores the determined step-up notice effect type in the step-up notice effect storage area provided in the RAM ( Step S6505).

  In this embodiment, when the on-hold change symbol effect is executed in the fluctuation display of the shortening fluctuation of 3.5 seconds by executing the process of step S6502, the execution of the step-up notice effect is executed. It is limited to not.

  FIG. 44 is a timing chart showing the execution timings of the step-up notice effect and the on-hold change symbol effect. Among them, FIG. 44 (A) shows, as an example, the step-up notice effect and the pending change symbol in the fluctuation display of ordinary fluctuation of 7.5 seconds of fluctuation time of non-reach loss (refer to non-reach PA1-1 shown in FIG. 6) It shows the execution timing of the effect. Moreover, FIG. 44 (B) has shown the execution timing of the step-up notice production and suspension change symbol production in the fluctuation display (refer non-reach PA1-2 shown in FIG. 6) of shortening fluctuation of 3.5 seconds of fluctuation time. .

  In this embodiment, when the pending change symbol effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. 44 (A) and (B), a predetermined time before the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined and displayed (for example, 5 seconds) Hold change symbol starts to appear in the symbol display area of "middle" and is stopped and displayed, and pending change symbol is also fixedly displayed at the timing when the fluctuation symbol is finished and the stop symbol of the effect symbol is decidedly displayed (this timing Then, the pending display of the advance notice object also changes from the normal display mode to the special display mode, and the on-hold preview effect is started). In addition, in FIG. 44, the effect period of the on-hold change symbol effect performed in the mode in which the on-hold change symbol is stopped is started when the on-hold change symbol starts to appear in the "middle" symbol display area, End at the timing when the stop symbol of is finalized and displayed.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 43, in this embodiment, when the non-reach is lost, there is a possibility that the effect of step 2 of the second step in the step-up notice effect may be executed. As shown in (A), in the fluctuation display of normal fluctuation with fluctuation time of 7.5 seconds, the rendering period does not overlap between the step-up notice rendering executed until the rendering of step 2 and the on-hold change symbol rendering. On the other hand, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 44 (B), in the fluctuation display of the shortening fluctuation of 3.5 seconds of the fluctuation time, the step-up notice effect and the pending change symbol effect executed until the effect of step 2 Production period is partially overlapping. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the on-hold change symbol effect is executed in the fluctuation display of the shortening change by executing the process of step S6502, the execution is not limited to the step-up notice effect. Thus, the effect of overlapping the effect periods is prevented from being executed.

  In this embodiment, the case of prohibiting the execution of the step-up notice effect is shown, but the method of limiting the step-up notice effect is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment. For example, when the on-hold change symbol effect is executed in the fluctuation display of the shortening change, the restriction may be made by decreasing the execution rate of the step-up notice effect. Also, instead of prohibiting step-up notice effects uniformly, for example, if there is a possibility that only the effects of some of the steps in step-up notice effects overlap, the on-hold change symbol effect and the effect period overlap It may be configured to be executable as long as it is a step-up notice effect that develops only up to the step effect without fear. For example, as shown in FIG. 44 (B), if there is no risk of overlapping the pending change symbol effect for the effect of step 1, even if the step-up notice effect for executing only the effect of step 1 is configured to be executable Good.

  Thus, in this embodiment, in addition to the prohibition of the step-up notice effect, the "step-up notice effect of the step-up advance effect" is reduced, and some types The concept of prohibiting the execution of the step-up notice effect is included.

  In this embodiment, the case is shown where the step-up notice effect is limited only when the on-hold change symbol effect is executed in the fluctuation display of the shortening fluctuation, but the on-hold shift is suspended in the fluctuation display of the shortening fluctuation. Even when the display is changed, the step-up notice effect may be limited.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the hold change symbol effect is executed in the fluctuation display of the shortening fluctuation, while the step-up notice effect is limited, the hold change symbol production is executed in the fluctuation display other than the shortening fluctuation. Even in the case of being performed, it is possible to execute the step-up notice effect without restricting the execution of the step-up notice effect. In addition, even if it is change display other than shortening change, when suspension change design effect is performed, it may be constituted so that execution of step-up notice effect may be restricted.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although it is controlled so that both a suspension change symbol production and a step-up notice presentation are not performed in the fluctuation display of a shortening change, a suspension change in the fluctuation display of a shortening fluctuation is carried out It is possible to execute only the symbol effect alone, or it is also possible to execute only the step-up notice effect alone.

  FIG. 45 is a flow chart showing a process during production design fluctuation (step S802) in the production control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 first 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 set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state of the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data set next to the display control execution data (step S8105).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is time to stop the left effect pattern (step S8106). In addition, it can be specifically judged by confirming the value of the fluctuation time timer set by step S8011 whether it is stop timing of the left production | presentation pattern. If it is the stop timing of the left production symbol, the CPU 101 for production control displays the stop symbol of the left production symbol out of the stop symbols of the production symbol stored in the production symbol display result storage area in step S8001. (Step S8107).

  If it is not the stop timing of the left effect pattern, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the stop timing of the right effect pattern (step S8108). In addition, it can be specifically judged by confirming the value of the fluctuation time timer set by step S8011 whether it is stop timing of the right production pattern. If it is the stop timing of the right production pattern, the CPU 101 for production control displays the stop pattern of the right production pattern among the stop patterns of the production pattern stored in the production pattern display result storage area in step S8001. (Step S8109).

  If it is not the stop timing of the right effect pattern, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the stop timing of the effect pattern in the inside is reached (step S8110). In addition, it can be specifically judged by confirming the value of the fluctuation time timer set by step S8011 whether it is the stop timing of the production | presentation pattern in middle. If it is the stop timing of the inside of the effect pattern, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the hold change symbol effect flag is set (step S8111). If the on-hold change symbol effect flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 causes the on-hold change symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “middle” symbol display area in the effect display device 9, and starts the on-hold change symbol effect (step S8112). ). If the pending change symbol effect flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 causes the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the stop pattern to be stopped and displayed among the stop symbols of the effect symbol stored in the effect symbol display result storage area in step S8001. (Step S8113).

  In step S8112, for example, a symbol including a character string such as "pending change" as a pending change symbol is stopped and displayed in the "middle" symbol display area. In addition, although the stop display appears to be confirmed on the appearance as seen from the player, the symbol is completely stopped by slightly varying or shaking the symbol vertically or horizontally. There is no condition.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown where the holding change symbol is displayed as a stop after being displayed as the effect symbol in the middle (the symbol to be displayed finally at the end), but the display is fixed. However, the aspect shown in this embodiment Instead, for example, the on-hold change symbol may be stopped and displayed as the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol, and then the final display may be made.

  Then, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step S8114), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) (step S8115).

  FIG. 46 is a flow chart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8309. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S8308. When the fanfare effect is executed, the stop symbol display flag is reset. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the big hit symbol has been determined but the fanfare effect has not been executed yet, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in steps S8303 and S8306 It transfers to step S8309, without performing.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the hold change symbol effect flag is set (step S8302). If the on-hold change symbol effect flag is set (that is, if the on-off change symbol effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 is a left including the on-hold change symbol in the stop display in the effect display device 9 Control is performed to display the stop symbol of the middle right rendering symbol (step S8303). Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the sum display of the reserve display to be displayed in the total hold storage display unit 18c from the normal display mode (in this example, blue round display) to the special display mode (in this example, red round display) ), And the suspension notice effect is started (step S8304). Specifically, the pending display of the advance notice object can be identified by checking the stored contents of the on-hold notice effect storage area (see step S6006). Next, the effect control CPU 101 resets the on-hold notice determination flag and the on-hold change symbol effect flag, and sets the on-hold notice execution flag (step S8305). Then, the process proceeds to step S8307.

  When the processing of step S8304 is executed and the suspension notice effect is started, the fluctuation display is ended, the next fluctuation display is started, and the suspension display is erased one by one each time the shift is suspended. The pending display of the object is also shifted one by one (see steps S627 and S630). Then, the variation display of the previous variation target display is ended, and the suspension display of the notification target is erased at the start of the variation target display, the hold notification effect is ended (steps S635, S637, See S638).

  Moreover, in this embodiment, even when the pending change symbol effect is executed, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined including the effect symbol in the step S8001 of the effect symbol change start process. However, in step S8303, only the pending change symbol may be determined and not displayed, but the inside effect symbol may not be displayed, or after the inside directing symbol is displayed, the pending change symbol is superimposed on it. You may display it. Also, for example, when the pending change symbol effect is executed, the stop symbol of the left and right effect symbols may be determined, but the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the middle may not be determined. In addition, for example, in the decision processing of the stop design of the production design of step S8001 of production design fluctuation start processing, it decides also whether it makes the stop design the retention change design, it decides the retention change design production It may be

  In this embodiment, the process of step S8304 is executed to change the hold display at the timing when the hold change symbol is displayed in a definite manner, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, after the hold change symbol is displayed, the hold display may be actually changed when the next change display is started. Also, for example, the hold display may be changed during the variable display (for example, immediately before the hold change symbol is determined and displayed).

  If the on-hold change symbol effect flag is not set (that is, if the on-hold change symbol effect is not executed), the effect control CPU 101 causes the effect control CPU 101 to stop displaying on the effect display device 9. Control is performed to display the stop symbol (off symbol, big hit symbol) of the left middle right effect symbol (step S8306).

  Next, when neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in the process of steps S8303 and S8306 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (N in step S8307), the CPU 101 for effect control performs step S8315. Migrate to

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is decidedly displayed in the process of step S8305 (Y of step S8307), the CPU 101 for effect control sets a stop symbol display flag (step S8308).

  Next, whether or not the effect control CPU 101 has received any of the big hit start designation commands (big hit start designation command (command A 001 (H)), small hit / sudden definite variation big hit start designation command (A 002 (H)) or not (Step S8309). It should be noted that whether or not any of the big hit start designation commands has been received, specifically, in the command analysis process, by checking a flag that is set based on having received any of the big hit start designation commands. It can be determined. If one of the big hit start designation commands has been received, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8310), and selects a process table according to the fanfare effect (step S8311).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S8312), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number Control of the rendering device (the rendering display device 9 as a rendering component, various lamps as a rendering component, and the speaker 27 as a rendering component) is executed according to data 1 and movable member control data 1) (step S8313). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S8314).

  If it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit (N in step S8307), the CPU for effect control 101 responds to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) for the value of the effect control process flag. The value is updated (step S8315).

  In addition, although description is abbreviate | omitted in this embodiment, when it is a small hit, it controls so that the display according to a small hit is performed. For example, if it is a small hit, it is different from a big hit, so instead of shifting to the big hit display processing as it is, select a small hit process table and perform effects for a small hit game for a predetermined period of time It is desirable to configure.

  Next, a specific example of the effect mode of the on-hold notice effect and the on-hold change symbol effect will be described. FIG. 47 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the effect mode of the on-hold notice effect and the on-hold change symbol effect. In addition, in FIG. 47, the aspect of a presentation screen changes in order of (1) (2) (3). Also, in the example shown in FIG. 47, as an example, in the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation of 7.5 seconds of fluctuation time of non-reach loss (refer to non-reach PA1-1 shown in FIG. 6) The case is shown to perform.

  As shown in FIG. 47 (1), it is assumed that a new start winning combination has occurred when the variable display of the rendering symbols is being executed in the left, middle, right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the execution of the on-hold notice effect based on the result of the winning determination based on the new start winning, and determines the on-off display of the on-hold change symbol as the change timing of the on-hold display (specifically To determine the execution of the on-hold notice effect B)) (see step S6004). And if fluctuation time passes, as shown in Drawing 47 (2), fluctuation display will be ended and a stop design of a production design will be decidedly displayed on effect display device 9.

  Next, based on the reception of the fluctuation pattern command specifying the fluctuation pattern (non-reach PA1-1) of the normal fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 47 (3), the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R in the left middle The fluctuation display of the production pattern of the usual fluctuation of 7.5 seconds is started in. In this case, when the variable display is started, the execution of the step-up notice effect (specifically, the step-up notice effect B) which is developed to the effect of the second step 2 in the notice effect setting process is decided (Refer to step S6503).

  Next, at the start timing of the step-up notice effect, as shown in FIG. 47 (4), the effect of the step 1 of the first step of the step-up notice effect in such a mode that the character A 200 appears in the effect display device 9. Is executed. Next, at the development timing of the effect of step 2 of the second step, as shown in FIG. 47 (5), in a mode in which the character B 201 appears in the effect display device 9, the second step of the step-up notice effect The effect of step 2 is executed. And, in the example shown in FIG. 47, since the step-up notice effect (step-up notice effect B) that develops up to the effect of step 2 of the second step is determined, the effect of step 2 of the second step is When finished, the step-up notice effect ends.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 47 (4) and (5), the case is described where the step-up notice effect is executed in a mode in which the character is displayed in the vicinity of the "middle" symbol display area. The aspect of the step-up notice effect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the background screen of the effect display device 9 may be changed stepwise, or the number of characters or objects displayed on the effect display device 9 may be changed stepwise, or the like. Various things can be considered.

  Then, when it comes to the stop timing of the left production design, as shown in FIG. 47 (6), the stop design of the left production design is stopped and displayed in a mode of fluctuating slightly or swinging vertically or horizontally ( See step S8107). Then, when it comes to the stop timing of the right effect pattern, as shown in FIG. 47 (7), the stop pattern of the right effect pattern is stopped and displayed in a mode of slightly fluctuating or fluctuating vertically and horizontally ((47) See step S8109).

  Then, when it comes to the stop timing of the effect pattern inside, as shown in FIG. 47 (8), the pending change symbol 202 (for example, a symbol including a character string such as “pending change”) is in the symbol display area of “middle” The stop display is carried out in a mode of slightly fluctuating or fluctuating vertically or horizontally, and the on-hold change symbol effect is started (see step S8112).

  Then, when it is time to finalize the stop symbol of the effect symbol, as shown in FIG. 47 (9), the stop symbol of the left middle effect symbol, including the pending change symbol 202, is confirmed (see step S8303). At the same time, the pending display of the advance notice object changes from the normal display mode (in this example, the blue round display) to the special display mode (in the present example, the red round display), and the pending preview effect is started.

  Although the example shown in FIG. 47 shows the case where the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation of 7.5 seconds is executed, in this embodiment, the fluctuation of the shortening fluctuation of 3.5 seconds is described as described above. In the case where the display is executed and the on-hold change symbol effect is executed, the execution of the step-up notice effect is restricted (see step S6502). By configuring as such, in this embodiment, it is prevented that the on-hold change symbol effect is prevented from being visually recognized by the step-up notice effect, and the necessary information such as whether or not the on-hold display changes for the player To prevent them from being overlooked.

  In particular, as shown in this embodiment, the display areas of the step-up notice effect and the pending change symbol overlap, and the step-up notice effect is configured to be displayed with priority (see FIG. As shown in 47 (4), (5), (8), (9), the step-up notice effect is displayed on the front side of the change display and the change display can not be seen), step-up notice effect and hold If the change symbol effect is executed in duplicate, there may be a situation where the on-hold change symbol can not be visually recognized, but in this embodiment, such a situation can be caused by restricting the execution of the step-up notice effect. Is prevented from occurring.

  In addition, although the example shown in FIG. 47 shows the case where the hold change symbol is a symbol including a character string such as "hold change", the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, a symbol of a shape different from a normal shape (for example, a star shape or a heart shape) may be displayed as a retention change symbol, or a symbol of a display color different from a normal ( For example, a red or golden symbol may be displayed as a pending change symbol. Also, for example, when changing the holding display, an effect may be performed such that the holding display changes by the effect of some effect (for example, an image such as a lightning bolt or a falling star) from the holding change symbol.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the case where the pending change symbol is displayed only when executing the pending change symbol effect is not shown, but the pending change symbol is not arranged in the symbol array itself of the producing symbol. Not only such a mode, a pending change symbol may be arranged in the symbol array of the effect symbol. And, while the display of variation is being performed regardless of the presence or absence of the pending change symbol effect, the pending change symbol is also subjected to the variable display along with other symbols such as "1" to "9" and the pending change symbol effect is executed during the symbol array. It is also possible to stop and display the pending change symbol of and finally to make a final display.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the display mode of the hold display is different from the normal mode (in this example, the normal display mode (blue circle display)) (in this example, the special display) While it is possible to execute a change effect (in this example, a hold change symbol effect is executed to change the hold display from the normal display mode to the special display mode) to be changed to the mode (red circular display)), It is possible to execute a specific effect (in this example, a step-up notice effect). In addition, variable display of identification information with a shortened variable display period is performed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (in this example, that it is a probability change state or a short time state, the total number of pending storages is 3 or more). When the change effect is performed in the variable display of the identification information in which the display period is shortened, the execution of the specific effect is limited. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the visual recognition of the change effect from being hindered by the specific effect.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, as the change effect, the suspension display change identification information (in this example, the suspension change symbol (shown in FIGS. 47 (8) and (9) indicates that the display mode of the suspension display changes). Perform effects (in this example, with hold change symbol effect) that displays a character string such as "hold change") and perform control to display specific effects prior to variable display of identification information In the example, as shown in FIGS. 47 (4), (5), (8) and (9), the step-up notice effect is displayed prior to the variable display). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the visual recognition of the pending display change identification information displayed as the change effect by the specific effect from being hindered.

  In this embodiment, when the on-hold change symbol effect is executed, the on-hold display is always changed. However, the invention is not limited to such a mode, for example, the on-hold change symbol effect is on-hold There may be provided a so-called holding change symbol effect of display where the display does not change.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case of executing the on-hold change symbol effect displaying the on-hold change symbol as the change effect is shown, but it is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment. For example, as long as it can indicate that the pending display changes, the effect presentation may be performed in such a manner that a character or the like acts on the pending display. In addition, even in the case where the operation effect is also executable, the specific effect may be limited only when the hold change symbol effect is executed, or when the operation effect is executed. Even if it exists, you may comprise so that a specific effect may be restrict | limited. Furthermore, the specific effect may be limited even when the hold display changes during the hold shift.

  Moreover, although the case where step-up notice production is performed as a specific production is shown in this embodiment, it is not limited to what was shown in this embodiment. For example, as a specific effect, a button advance notice effect accompanied by the player's operation (for example, an effect in which the character is cut-in-displayed based on the operation being performed), or a conversation notice of a mode in which the characters talk with each other It may be configured to execute the effect, and may be configured to limit the execution of the button advance notice effect or the conversation advance notice effect.

  Furthermore, in the case where various notice effects such as movable object notice effects, mini character notice effects, group notice effects, etc. can be executed, and hold change symbol effects are executed in the fluctuation display of shortening fluctuations, step-up notice effects For some notice effects such as the button advance notice effect and the conversation notice effect, the execution may be limited as a specific effect, while the other notice effects may be configured not to restrict the execution. In this case, for example, it is executed prior to the variable display and the pending change symbol, and the execution is limited for the notice effect that may interfere with the viewing of the pending change symbol, and there is no fear of interfering with the viewing of the pending change symbol With regard to the notice effect performed in the aspect, the execution may not be limited.

  When a plurality of types of advance notice effects are configured to be executable, since the effect period generally differs depending on the advance notice effects, the specific effect may be limited or not depending on the effect period of the advance notice effects. For example, for a notice effect having a long production period, it is generally considered that there is a high possibility that the on-hold change symbol production visual recognition or the player's attention may be impeded. Since it seems that there is generally little possibility that the on-hold change symbol effect visual recognition or the player's attention may be disturbed, the execution of the specific effect may not be restricted.

Second Embodiment
In the first embodiment, there is shown a case where the suspension display in the total suspension storage display unit 18c is changed from the normal display mode to the special display mode to execute the suspension notice effect, but further, it is displayed on the currently displayed variable display. In a gaming machine provided with an active display area in which a corresponding predetermined display is displayed, the predetermined display displayed in the active display area may be changeable from the normal display mode to the special display mode. Hereinafter, a second embodiment will be described in which the predetermined display to be displayed in the active display area can be changed from the normal display mode to the special display mode.

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

  FIG. 48 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment as viewed from the front. As shown in FIG. 48, in this embodiment, on the left side of the display screen of the effect display device 9, an active display area 9A is provided in which a predetermined display corresponding to the currently displayed variable display is displayed. . In this embodiment, in the active display area 9A, a display similar to the hold display displayed on the total hold storage display unit 18c is performed as the predetermined display. Hereinafter, the display of the same mode as the hold display displayed in the active display area 9A is also referred to as an active hold display. In addition, as long as it can be recognized that the display corresponds to the currently displayed variable display, the display does not necessarily have to be the same as the display in the hold display, and another graphic or character may be displayed. .

  FIG. 49 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the on-hold notice effect determination table in the second embodiment. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 49, in the hold notice effect determination table, instead of the hold notice effect A and the hold notice effect B shown in the first embodiment, a hold notice effect C, a hold notice effect There are four types of on-hold notice effects of D, on-hold notice effect E, and on-off notice effect F.

  In this embodiment, when the execution of "Holding notice effect C" is determined at the occurrence of the start winning, a predetermined action effect is executed at the time of high-speed change in the next change display, and whether the effect result was unsuccessful The presentation of an aspect like this is executed, and the hold display is not changed from the normal display aspect. For example, a character aims at the hold display with a bow and arrow, or an action presentation is performed such that a shooting star moves toward the hold display, and the arrow and the shooting star are not in the hold display and the hold display does not change. Perform a variety of presentation.

  In addition, when it decides execution of “hold announcement production D” at the time of occurrence of starting winning a prize, predetermined action production is executed at the time of high speed fluctuation in the next fluctuation indicatory, the feature as the effect production result is success The effect of is displayed to change the hold display from the normal display mode to the special display mode. For example, a character aims at the hold display with a bow and arrow, or an action presentation is performed such that a shooting star moves toward the hold display, and the arrow or shooting star hits the hold display of the notification target and displays the hold display. Perform an effect such as changing to a special display mode.

  In addition, if it is decided to execute “Holding notice effect E” at the time of occurrence of start winning, predetermined action effect is executed at the time of reach occurrence (at the time of normal reach occurrence. At the time of super reach development) at the next variable display. Then, the effect presentation is performed as if the effect presentation result was a failure, and the hold display is not changed from the normal display mode. For example, a character aims at the hold display with a bow and arrow, or an action presentation is performed such that a shooting star moves toward the hold display, and the arrow and the shooting star are not in the hold display and the hold display does not change. Perform a variety of presentation.

  In addition, if it is decided to execute "Holding notice effect F" at the time of occurrence of start winning, predetermined action effect will be executed at the time of reach occurrence (when normal reach occurs. Super reach may be developed) at the next variable display. Then, the effect display is performed as if the operation effect result was successful, and the hold display is changed from the normal display mode to the special display mode. For example, a character aims at the hold display with a bow and arrow, or an action presentation is performed such that a shooting star moves toward the hold display, and the arrow or shooting star hits the hold display of the notification target and displays the hold display. Perform an effect such as changing to a special display mode.

  In addition, the mode of the effect presentation is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment, but it is an aspect that performs some action on the hold display and can recognize whether the result is success or failure. Various effects can be implemented.

  As shown in FIG. 49, in this embodiment, as compared with the case where the predetermined action effect appears at the time of high speed fluctuation, the result of the action effect is more successful when the predetermined action effect appears when the reach occurs. The hold display changes to the special display mode, and the rate at which the hold notification effect is executed is high. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the predetermined effect presentation appears at the late timing during the variable display, the result of the operation presentation is successful and the expectation for the pending display to change to the special display mode becomes higher.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation start process (step S801) in the second embodiment. In this embodiment, the processes of steps S8000, S8001 and S8007 to S8010 are the same as those shown in the first embodiment. After setting a value corresponding to the fluctuation time to the fluctuation time timer in step S8010, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the hold display corresponding to the fluctuation display started this time is the special display mode (step S8010A). In this embodiment, the command transmitted at the start of fluctuation is an interval for each timer interrupt (interval of 4 ms) in the order of a background designation command, a variation pattern command, a display result designation command, and a total holding memory number subtraction designation command. Sent (see FIG. 23 to FIG. 27). Therefore, in the effect design variation start process which is executed at the stage of receiving the display result designation command, the sum holding memory number subtraction designation command has not been received yet, and the hold display is not shifted yet at the stage of step S8010A. The pending display corresponding to the variable display started this time on the pending storage display unit 18c should still remain. Therefore, in step S8010A, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the first hold display (hold display corresponding to the variable display started this time) displayed in the total hold storage display unit 18c is a special display mode. Determine if

  If the hold display corresponding to the variable display to start this time is the special display mode, the effect control CPU 101 displays a predetermined display on the active display area 9A in the same special display mode as the hold display corresponding to the variable display to start this time. Is displayed (step S8010B). Specifically, when the first hold display displayed in the total hold storage display unit 18c is a red hold display, a predetermined red display (active hold display) is displayed in the active display area 9A. Do.

  On the other hand, when the hold display corresponding to the variable display to start this time is not the special display mode (that is, when the normal display mode is the hold display), the effect control CPU 101 suspends the normal display mode in the active display area 9A. A predetermined display similar to the display (in this example, a blue circular display) is displayed (step S8010C).

  After displaying a predetermined display (active hold display) in the active display area 9A in steps S8010A to S8010C, the total hold memory number subtraction designation command is received at the next timer interrupt (after 4 ms), and the total hold storage display unit Since the first hold display is erased from 18c, when viewed from the player, it appears that the first hold display of the total hold storage display unit 18c has shifted to the active display area 9A almost simultaneously.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the suspension notice effect is already executed, and the suspension display of the special display mode is displayed on the total suspension storage display unit 18c, the processing of step S8010B is executed so that The special display mode is inherited to the active hold display. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the on-hold notice effect is started, the on-hold notice effect is continued until the fluctuation display of the notice object is substantially ended.

  Then, the CPU 101 for effect control determines whether or not to execute active holding effect (effect to change the active holding display) in the effect display device 9 during the fluctuation display of the effect design, or sets the effect mode of the active holding effect An active holding effect setting process is performed (step S8010D).

  Note that the processes of steps S8011 and S8012 are the same as those described in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing an active hold effect setting process (step S8010D) according to the second embodiment. In the active hold effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the hold advance notice determination flag is set (step S6601). If the on-hold notice determination flag is set (that is, if one of on-off notice effects C to F is to be executed), the processing ends. That is, although there is a possibility that one of the suspension notice effects C to F is executed in the current variable display to change the suspension display, if an effect is also executed in which the active suspension display is also changed. Since the effect is bothersome, the active hold effect is not determined. The change of the hold display in the total hold storage display unit 18c and the change of the active hold display in the active display area 9A may be executable in the same variable display.

  If the on-hold notice determination flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence / absence and type of active on-off effect based on the variation pattern command read in step S8000 (step S6602). In step S6602, the CPU for effect control 101 performs lottery processing based on random numbers using the active holding effect determination table for determining the presence and type of active holding effect, and determines the presence and type of active holding effect. Do.

  FIG. 52 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the active hold effect determination table in the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 52, in this embodiment, the active holding effect determination table includes no active holding effect, active holding effect A, active holding effect B, active holding effect C, and active holding effect D. Judgment values are assigned to each. Further, as shown in FIG. 52, in this embodiment, there are four types of active holding effects A, active holding effects B, active holding effects C, and active holding effects D, as types of active holding effects.

  In this embodiment, when the execution of "active reserve effect A" is determined at the occurrence of the start winning, a predetermined effect effect is executed at the time of high-speed fluctuation in the current fluctuation display, and the operation effect result was a failure Is performed, and the active hold display is not changed from the normal display mode. For example, the action rendering is performed in such a manner that the character aims at the active hold display with a bow and arrow, or the shooting star moves toward the active hold display, and the arrow or shooting star deviates from the active hold display and the active hold display Perform the rendering of the aspect that does not change.

  In addition, when it decides execution of “active reservation production B” at the time of occurrence of starting winning a prize, predetermined action production is executed at the time of high speed fluctuation with this fluctuation indicatory, the feature like the effect production result was success Are performed to change the active hold display from the normal display mode to the special display mode. For example, the action rendering is performed in such a manner that the character aims at the active hold display with a bow and arrow, or the shooting star moves toward the active hold display, and the arrow or shooting star hits the active hold display to be notified. The effect is displayed in such a manner that the active hold display changes to the special display mode.

  In addition, when it decides execution of “active reservation production C” at the time of occurrence of starting winning a prize, at the time of reach occurrence (when normal reach occurs. It is good even at the time of super reach development) execution this fluctuation indication executes Then, the effect presentation is performed as if the effect presentation result was a failure, and the active hold display is not changed from the normal display mode. For example, the action rendering is performed in such a manner that the character aims at the active hold display with a bow and arrow, or the shooting star moves toward the active hold display, and the arrow or shooting star deviates from the active hold display and the active hold display Perform the rendering of the aspect that does not change.

  In addition, when it decides execution of “active reservation production D” at the time of occurrence of starting winning a prize, predetermined action production is executed at the time of reach occurrence (at the time of normal reach occurrence. At the time of super reach development) in fluctuation display this time. And effect presentation as if the effect presentation result was successful, and changes the active hold display from the normal display mode to the special display mode. For example, the action rendering is performed in such a manner that the character aims at the active hold display with a bow and arrow, or the shooting star moves toward the active hold display, and the arrow or shooting star hits the active hold display to be notified. The effect is displayed in such a manner that the active hold display changes to the special display mode.

  In this embodiment, the effect modes of the active hold effects A to D are the same as the effect modes of the on-hold notice effects C to F. Further, the mode of the effect presentation is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment, but it is an aspect that can perform some action on the active hold display and recognize whether the result is success or failure. It is possible to execute various aspects of the effect presentation. Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where it sets it as the same production | presentation aspect by active reserve production | presentation A-D and suspension | release notice production C-F, it may be different.

  As shown in FIG. 52, in this embodiment, the result of the action presentation is more successful when the predetermined action effect appears when the reach occurs, compared to the case where the predetermined action effect appears at the time of high speed fluctuation. And the active hold display changes to the special display mode, and the rate at which the hold notification effect is executed is high. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the predetermined effect presentation appears at the late timing during the variable display, the result of the operation presentation is successful and the expectation for the active hold display to change to the special display mode becomes higher.

  If the execution of the active hold effect is determined (Y in step S6603), the CPU 101 for effect control sets an active hold effect flag indicating execution of the active hold effect (step S6604). Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores the type of the determined active hold effect in the active hold effect storage area provided in the RAM (step S <b> 6605).

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing a process (step S802) during effect design variation according to the second embodiment. In this embodiment, the processes of steps S8101 to S8105 are the same as the processes shown in the first embodiment.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether the pending announcement determination flag is set (step S8106A). If the on-hold notice determination flag is set (that is, if one of on-off notice effects C to F is executed), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the action effect. (Step S8106B). In addition, it can be specifically determined by confirming the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S8011 whether or not it is the start timing of the effect presentation. Further, in step S8106B, if the execution of the on-hold notice effects C and D is determined, it is confirmed whether or not it is the start timing of the action effect at the time of high speed fluctuation. If the execution is determined, it is confirmed whether it is the start timing of the effect presentation at the time of reach occurrence. If it is the start timing of the effect presentation, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to start the execution of the effect presentation (step S8106C).

  If it is not the start timing of the effect production, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is the end timing of the effect production (step S8106D). In addition, it can be specifically determined by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S8011 whether the end timing of the effect presentation has come. In step S8106D, if the execution of the on-hold notice effects C and D is determined, it is confirmed whether or not it is the end timing of the action effect at the time of high speed fluctuation, and the on-off notice effects E and F If the execution is determined, it is confirmed whether it is the end timing of the effect presentation at the time of reach occurrence. If it is the end timing of the action effect, the effect control CPU 101 causes the special display mode (in this example, the blue circular display) to be displayed on the hold display of the advance notice in the total hold storage display unit 18c. In this example, the display is changed to a red circle, and a suspension notice effect is started (step S8106E). Next, the effect control CPU 101 resets the pending notice determination flag and sets the pending notice execution flag (step S8106F).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether the active hold effect flag is set (step S8106G). If the active hold effect flag is set (that is, if active hold effect is to be performed), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the effect effect (step S8106H). In addition, it can be specifically determined by confirming the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S8011 whether or not it is the start timing of the effect presentation. In step S8106H, if the execution of the active holding effects A and B is determined, it is confirmed whether or not the start timing of the effect effect at the time of high speed fluctuation is reached, and the active holding effects C and D are selected. If the execution is determined, it is confirmed whether it is the start timing of the effect presentation at the time of reach occurrence. If it is the start timing of the effect presentation, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to start the execution of the effect presentation (step S8106I).

  If it is not the start timing of the effect presentation, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the end timing of the effect presentation (step S8106 J). In addition, it can be specifically determined by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S8011 whether the end timing of the effect presentation has come. Further, in step S8106 J, if the execution of the active holding effects A and B is determined, it is confirmed whether or not it is the end timing of the effect effect at the time of high speed fluctuation, and the active holding effects C and D If the execution is determined, it is confirmed whether it is the end timing of the effect presentation at the time of reach occurrence. If it is the end timing of the action effect, the effect control CPU 101 causes the total hold storage display unit 18c to display the active hold display from the normal display mode (in this example, the blue circular display) to the special display mode (this example) Then, the display is changed to a red circle (step S8106 K). Next, the effect control CPU 101 resets the active hold effect flag (step S8106L).

  The processes of steps S8106 to S8115 are the same as the processes shown in the first embodiment.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the correspondence display corresponding to the variable display of the identification information (in this example, the active hold display) is performed during the variable display of the identification information, and the correspondence display is performed. The display mode is changed to a mode different from the normal mode (in this example, the normal display mode (blue circle display)) (in this example, the special display mode (red circle display)). Therefore, the rendering effect on the variable display of the identification information being executed can be improved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the effect that suggests that the display mode of the suspension display changes and the effect that indicates that the display mode of the corresponding display changes may be a suggestive effect of the common mode (in this example, the function) Perform the effect (in this example, the same effect mode is executed in the on-hold notice effects C to F and the active on-hold effects A to D. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the suggested effects, and the fun for the game Can be improved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to change the display mode of the correspondence display at a plurality of timings (in the present example, at the time of high speed fluctuation and at the time of reach occurrence) during variable display of identification information. Of a success notification effect or a response display for notifying that the display mode of the corresponding display changes after executing the suggested effect (in this example, the effect effect) which suggests that the display mode of the change The failure notification effect of notifying that the display mode does not change is executed (in this example, the effect of the mode is performed as if the operation effect result of the operation effect was success or failure). Then, the success notification effect is executed at a different rate depending on which of the plurality of timings the suggested effect is executed (in this example, as shown in FIG. 52, reach is generated more than at high speed fluctuation) There is a high rate of success when the effect presentation results are better at time). Therefore, attention can be paid to the execution timing of the suggestion effect, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, in the on-hold notice effect and the active on-hold effect, a case in which the effect production result is successful is higher at the time of reach occurrence than at the time of high speed fluctuation, but such a mode For example, it may be configured such that the rate at which the effect presentation result is successful is higher at high speed fluctuation than at reach generation, for example.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where action presentation is performed during change display of presentation design and it changes a pending display and an active pending display was shown, the configuration shown in the first embodiment is further applied. Then, in addition to the execution of the operation effect, it may be possible to change the pending display and the active pending display at the timing of the pending shift and / or the pending display of the pending change symbol by executing the pending change symbol presentation.

  Further, for example, a plurality of types of special display modes such as a hold display and an active hold display may be provided, and the hold notification effect and the active hold effect may be interlocked to be executable. For example, as the special display mode, the red is the highest expectation (reliability) for the big hit or reach as the special display mode, the second yellow is the second highest expectation (reliability), the second green is the third expectation (reliability) ) Changes the hold display to green or yellow in the hold notice effect as pre-read notice effect when the normal display mode (blue) has the lowest degree of expectation (reliability), and then changes the hold display to green or yellow. Stepwise rendering may be performed such as changing the active hold display to red. In this case, the change pattern including the change from the pending notice effect to the change from the active pending display may be determined collectively when the start winning is generated, or the pending notice may be given at the start win. Only the change pattern may be determined, and the change pattern of the active hold display may be determined at the start of the variable display of the advance notice object, and may be separately determined.

Third Embodiment
In the configuration shown in the first embodiment or the second embodiment, when the display mode of the hold display is changed to a special mode (for example, white or gray), a plurality of types of effects can be performed. It may be configured. The third embodiment in which plural types of action effects can be executed will be described below.

  In this embodiment, the detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as the first embodiment or the second embodiment will be omitted, and the first embodiment or the second embodiment will be mainly described. The differences from the embodiment of FIG.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the configuration shown in the first embodiment or the second embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) performs a hold display setting process. Run. For example, in the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 can execute the hold display setting process in addition to the hold advance notice determination process (step S800A) shown in the first embodiment and the second embodiment. When a new start winning combination occurs, either the on-hold notice rendering process (step S800A) or the on-hold display setting process is selected and executed. In addition, it may be selected depending on whether the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state, for example, which of the hold notification effect processing (step S800A) and the hold display setting processing is to be executed, or a plurality of effect modes In the gaming machine configured to be controllable, it may be selected depending on which rendering mode is being controlled.

  In this embodiment, the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer correspond to the start winning command storage area shown in the first embodiment or the second embodiment. The first hold display area and the second hold display area correspond to the total hold storage display unit 18c shown in the first embodiment or the second embodiment (however, the first hold storage count and the second This differs in that the number of pending storages is displayed individually or the total number of pending storages is displayed).

  Moreover, in this embodiment, a normal mode, a special mode, and a notice mode are prepared as a display mode of the hold display symbol. The normal mode is a display mode at the normal time. The special mode is a display mode at a predetermined time unlike the normal mode. The notice mode is a mode for giving notice of the jackpot expectation. In this embodiment, different display modes are expressed by the display color of the hold display symbol (see FIG. 55). In the normal mode, the color of the hold display symbol turns blue. In the special mode, the color of the hold display symbol is white or gray. In the advance notice mode, the color of the hold display symbol is any one of yellow, green, red and rainbow colors. In addition, the shape of the pending display symbol is different depending on the effect mode. In this embodiment, the hold display symbol is a circle in the normal mode and a square in the positive variation mode.

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing an example of the pending display setting process in the third embodiment. In the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 54, the effect control CPU 101 first checks the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer (step S501) to select a new reception command (start winning command). ) Is stored in the storage area corresponding to one of the pending display numbers “1” to “4” (step S502). If the new reception command is not stored (step S502; No), the pending display setting process is ended.

  When a new reception command (start prize winning command) is stored in the storage area corresponding to any of the hold display numbers "1" to "4" (step S502; Yes), it is included in the reception command. It is determined whether the symbol designating command and the variation category command are for designating "no determination" at the start winning combination (step S503).

  If it is not something to specify "no judgment" (step S503; No), the pending display symbol is currently displayed in the display mode other than the normal mode, or the pending display symbol to be changed to the display mode other than the normal mode is currently It is determined whether it is displayed (step S504). This determination may be performed, for example, by checking the state of a target flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM. Since the target flag is turned on when the display mode of the pending display symbol is changed to a display mode other than the current mode in the future or in the future, when there is a target flag in the on state, the display mode other than the normal mode It can be determined that the pending display symbol is currently displayed or the pending display symbol to be changed to a display mode other than the normal mode is currently displayed.

  The hold display symbol is not currently displayed in a display mode other than the normal mode, for example, all target flags are in the off state, and the hold display symbol to be changed to the display mode other than the normal mode is currently displayed. If not (step S504; No), are three or more start winning combination commands stored in the first start winning combination command buffer and the second starting winning combination command buffer in which the new received command is stored? It is determined (whether the number of pending storages is three or more) (step S505).

  When three or more start winning combination commands are stored (step S505; Yes), the suspension display pattern is determined (step S506).

  Here, the on-hold display symbol will be described. The on-hold display symbol is continuously displayed in a different mode (shape) according to the effect mode. Here, in the normal mode, the holding display symbol is a circle, and in the definite variation mode, the holding display symbol is a square.

  In addition, as a display mode (display color here) of the hold display symbol, there are a normal mode (blue), a special mode (white and gray), and a notice mode (yellow, green, red and rainbow colors) (FIG. 55) reference). Among the advance notice modes, yellow is set to have a low hit probability. For example, if the hold display symbol is finally yellow, the jackpot expectation is low. Among the advance notice modes, the green is set to have a large hit expectation. For example, if the pending display symbol is finally green, the jackpot expectation is moderate. Among the notice modes, the red is set to have a high hit probability. For example, if the pending display symbol is red at the end, the jackpot expectation is high. Among the notice modes, the red is set to have a high hit probability. For example, if the pending display symbol is red at the end, the jackpot expectation is high.

  In addition, when three or more start winning combination commands are stored in the same start winning combination command buffer (when the first special view pending storage number or the second special view pending storage number is 3 or more), the pending display symbol The display mode of (target) may change. The change of the display mode is performed over multiple times of variable display of the decorative symbol.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 56 (A), when the third start winning command is stored in the same start winning command buffer (that is, three in the first special view or the second special view) The next variable display (next fluctuation) and the next next variable display (next fluctuation) of the variable display (may be a special figure game) of the decorative pattern being executed at the time of generation). In the above, it is possible to change the display mode of the hold display symbol (which is the target and the display position is shifted to the left each time the variable display is performed) corresponding to the third start winning command. Further, in this embodiment, when the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the target is executed, the display mode of the on-hold display symbol (target) displayed this time can also be changed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 56 (B), when the fourth start winning command is stored in the same start winning command buffer (that is, four in the first special view or the second special view) The next variable display (next change) of the variable display (may be a special figure game) of the decorative pattern being executed at the time of occurrence), next next variable display (next change) And, in the next next next variable display (next-to-next variation), the hold display symbol (the target that corresponds to the fourth start winning command) (the display position is left every execution of the variable display) Can be changed). Further, in this embodiment, when the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the target is executed, the display mode of the on-hold display symbol (target) displayed this time can also be changed.

  In step S506, a pattern (pending display pattern) of the display mode of the pending display symbol (target) in the next variation, the next variation, and the next-next variation is determined at the start of display of the target (at the time of pending occurrence). In step S506, the pending display pattern determination table is determined with reference to any one of the pending display pattern determination tables of FIG. 57 to FIG. 76 according to the effect mode, the number of pending storages at the time of pending occurrence, and the change category.

  When the effect mode is the normal mode and the target is the third pending storage (that is, when the third pending storage occurs in the first special figure or the second special figure), the variation category is the variation category PA1. Or when it is PA2, the pending display pattern determination table of FIG. 57 is referred to, and when the variation category is variation category PA3, the pending display pattern determination table of FIG. 58 is referenced and the variation category is variation category PA4 or PA5 Sometimes, the pending display pattern determination table of FIG. 59 is referred to, and when the variation category is variation category PB3, the pending display pattern determination table of FIG. 60 is referred to, and when the variation category is variation category PB4 or PB5, FIG. Refer to the pending display pattern determination table of.

  When the effect mode is the definite variation mode and the target is the third pending storage (that is, when the third pending storage in the first special figure or the second special figure occurs), the variation category is the variation category PA1 Or when it is PA2, the pending display pattern determination table of FIG. 62 is referred to, and when the variation category is variation category PA3, the pending display pattern determination table of FIG. 63 is referenced and the variation category is variation category PA4 or PA5 Sometimes, the pending display pattern determination table of FIG. 64 is referred to, and when the variation category is variation category PB3, the pending display pattern determination table of FIG. 65 is referred to, and when the variation category is variation category PB4 or PB5, FIG. Refer to the pending display pattern determination table of.

  When the effect mode is the normal mode and the target is the fourth pending storage (that is, when the fourth pending storage occurs in the first special figure or the second special figure), the variation category is the variation category PA1. Or when it is PA2, the pending display pattern determination table of FIG. 67 is referred to, and when the variation category is variation category PA3, the pending display pattern determination table of FIG. 68 is referenced and the variation category is variation category PA4 or PA5 Sometimes, the pending display pattern determination table of FIG. 69 is referred to, and when the variation category is variation category PB3, the pending display pattern determination table of FIG. 70 is referred to, and when the variation category is variation category PB4 or PB5, FIG. Refer to the pending display pattern determination table of.

  When the effect mode is the definite variation mode and the target is the fourth pending storage (that is, when the fourth pending storage occurs in the first special figure or the second special figure), the variation category is the variation category PA1 Or when it is PA2, the pending display pattern determination table of FIG. 72 is referred to, and when the variation category is variation category PA3, the pending display pattern determination table of FIG. 73 is referenced and the variation category is variation category PA4 or PA5 Sometimes, the pending display pattern determination table of FIG. 74 is referred to, and when the variation category is variation category PB3, the pending display pattern determination table of FIG. 75 is referred to, and when the variation category is variation category PB4 or PB5, FIG. Refer to the pending display pattern determination table of.

  Each pending display pattern determination table is stored in advance in the ROM and prepared. The effect control CPU 101 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value SR1 for determining the hold display pattern. In the pending display pattern determination table, a decision value to be compared with the random value SR1 is assigned to each pending display pattern to be a decision result. The effect control CPU 101 refers to any one of the hold display pattern determination tables in FIGS. 57 to 76, and holds the hold display pattern assigned to the determination value that matches the random number value SR1 for hold display pattern determination this hold Determined (selected) as a display pattern. In each of the drawings, the determination ratio of each hold display pattern is described instead of the determination value assigned to each hold display pattern.

  The color described in the column at the time of holding occurrence in FIGS. 57 to 76 is the display color of the holding display symbol at the start of display of the holding display symbol of the target (at the time of holding storage of the target). The color described in the column of the next change is the display color of the pending display symbol in the next change. The color described in the column of the next-to-next variation is the display color of the pending display symbol in the next-to-next variation. The color described in the column of the next-to-next variation is the display color of the pending display symbol in the next-to-next variation. The column including the arrow indicates that the display color changes. For example, in H3-7, the display color of the hold display symbol changes from blue to white in the next change. When only one color is described, it also indicates that the display color does not change.

  As can be seen with reference to FIGS. 57 to 76, in this embodiment, there is a hold display pattern (H3-1, H3-4, etc.) in which blue which is a normal mode does not change from the time of hold generation. When this pending display pattern is selected, the display mode of the pending display symbol of the target remains unchanged from the normal mode until the time of execution of the variable display corresponding to the target.

  The determination ratio in each pending display pattern determination table can be set arbitrarily. However, for the hold display pattern in which the display color of the hold display symbol (display color after change in case of change) is yellow, green, red is the big hit expectation degree, The determination ratio is set such that yellow is the lowest, green is the next lowest, and red is the highest. For example, in the case of the change category PA4, PA5, PB4, PB5 (may be only in the case of the change category PB4, PB5), the display color of the display of the hold display symbol of the last change column is red Set the decision ratio so that it is easy to be selected in the order of the pattern, the pending display pattern to be green, and the pending display pattern to be yellow, otherwise the pending display of the last change column The determination ratio may be set so as to be easily selected in the order of the hold display pattern in which the display color of the symbol is yellow, the hold display pattern in green, and the hold display pattern in red. The final change is the next-to-next change when the target is the third pending storage, and the next-to-next change when the target is the fourth. The display color (the display color after change in the case of change) of the pending display symbol in the last change column is hereinafter referred to as the final color. The final color is also the last color of the hold display symbol displayed in the first hold display area or the second hold display area. In the hold display pattern determination table referred to in the case of variation categories PA4, PA5, PB4 and PB5, the hold display pattern in which the final color is red or green is relatively large and the final color is yellow in hold Since the display pattern is relatively small, basically, the red and green big hit expectation is high. In addition, since the final color can be red only in the variation category PA4, PA5, PB4 and PB5, the red jackpot expectation has a higher jackpot expectation than the yellow and green (variation category PA4, PA5, PB4 , And the hit probability when PB5 is selected is higher than the hit probability when other variation category is selected).

  In addition, the pending display pattern (J3-48 etc.) in which the final color is iridescent is only when the display result of the variable display of the target is a big hit (that is, only when the variation category is variation category PB4 or PB5) ), Can be selected. Therefore, if the final color is iridescent, the target is determined to be a big hit.

  The determination ratio in each suspension display pattern determination table is a suspension display pattern (H3-2, H3-5, H3-7, etc.) including a pattern that changes from blue to the display color (yellow, green, red, rainbow color) of the notice mode. The hold display pattern (H3-7, H3-9, etc.) including the mode of changing from white to the display color of the advance notice mode is set higher than the above. For example, in each reserve display pattern determination table, the display color of the notice mode from white to white rather than the determination ratio of the reserve display pattern (total value or average value, hereinafter the same applies) including the pattern changing from blue to the display color of the notice mode. The determination rate of the pending display pattern including the aspect of changing to is higher. In addition, the determination ratio in each suspension display pattern determination table is the notification mode from gray rather than the suspension display pattern (H3-2, H3-5, H3-7, etc.) including the pattern changing from blue to the display color of the notification mode. The hold display pattern (H3-11, H3-12, etc.) including the aspect of changing to the display color is set to be more easily selected. For example, in each pending display pattern determination table, determination of the pending display pattern including a mode of changing from gray to the displaying mode of the preview mode rather than the determination ratio of the pending display pattern including a pattern changing from blue to the display color of the preview mode. Make the percentage higher. As a result, when the hold display symbol is in a special mode, it becomes easier to change to the advance notice mode than in the normal mode.

  As can be understood with reference to FIGS. 57 to 76, in this embodiment, there is a hold display pattern (such as H3-3) in which the display color of the hold display symbol does not change in white from the hold occurrence time. There is no hold indication pattern that does not change in gray color from the moment the hold of the design appears. For this reason, even in the same special mode, the ratio of changing to another display color is different between when the display color is white and when it is gray.

  As can be understood with reference to FIGS. 57 to 76, in this embodiment, the hold display pattern (H3-19, H3-20, J3-48) in which the display color of the hold display symbol changes from gray to red or rainbow. Etc.) but there is no hold display pattern that changes from white to red or iridescent. For this reason, even in the same special mode, the selection ratio of which one of the other display colors changes to is different depending on whether the display color is white or gray.

  As can be understood with reference to FIGS. 57 to 76, in this embodiment, the display color of the holding display symbol changes from yellow to gray and then changes from gray to green, red, or iridescence after the change. There are display patterns (H3-40, H3-47, H3-48, etc.). In addition, after the display color of the hold display symbol changes from green to gray, the hold display pattern (K3-41, K3-42, K3-51, etc.) that changes from gray to green, red, or rainbow after the change is there. Therefore, the display mode of the pending display symbol may change from the special mode to the special mode, and may change from the special mode to another mode. And especially the notice mode after changing from a special mode turns into a notice mode in which the jackpot expectation is the same or higher than the notice mode before the change.

  As can be understood with reference to FIGS. 57 to 76, in this embodiment, when the target is the fourth pending storage, when the display mode of the pending display symbol changes to white or gray in the next change When the final display color is only green (K3-7, K3-11, K3-19, etc.) but the display mode of the hold display symbol changes to gray in the next change, the final display color is red in addition to green And iridescent (K3-13, K3-14, K3-15, K3-22, K3-23, etc.). For this reason, a big hit expectation will differ according to the timing from which the display mode of a pending display symbol turns into a special mode.

  As can be understood with reference to FIGS. 57 to 76, in this embodiment, when the target is the fourth pending storage, the display mode of the pending display symbol changes from white or gray in the next-following variation Sometimes the final display color can change to red or iridescent (K3-42, K3-49 to 51, etc.), but when the display mode of the hold display symbol changes from gray in the next change, the final display color is red or It does not become iridescent (K3-9, K3-18, K3-20, etc.). For this reason, a big hit expectation will differ according to the timing to which the display mode of a pending display symbol changes from a special mode.

  The determination ratio in each pending display pattern determination table is the case where the target is the third pending storage (that is, when the third pending storage in the first special figure or the second special figure occurs), and the target Is the fourth pending storage (that is, when the fourth pending storage occurs in the first special figure or the second special figure), the pending display pattern in which the display mode of the pending display symbol becomes a special mode The determination ratio of (the average value or the total value of the determination ratios of the pending display patterns) may be set to be different. This makes it possible to change the appearance rate of the special mode according to the pending storage.

  As can be understood with reference to FIGS. 57 to 76, in this embodiment, the display color of the holding display symbol may be white when the effect mode is the normal mode (H3-3, H3-5, etc.) When the effect mode is the definite variation mode, the display color of the hold display symbol is not white. As described above, the ratio of changing the display mode of the hold display symbol to the special mode (here, white) is changed according to the effect mode.

  As can be understood with reference to FIGS. 57 to 76, in this embodiment, the holding display pattern (such as H3-3) which does not change the display color of the holding display symbol from white at the display start time (when holding is generated) is white , It is selected only in the case of variation categories PA1 and PA2 selected at the time of losing. On the other hand, a reserve display pattern (H3-1, H3-4, etc.) in which the final color is blue may be selected when the variation category PB3 is selected at the time of the big hit. Therefore, the jackpot expectation when the display mode of the hold display symbol is not changed from the beginning to the special mode is lower than when the final color of the hold display symbol is in the normal mode (big hit expectation = 0). In particular, when the hold display pattern is selected in which the display color of the hold display symbol is white from the display start and is not changed, the variable display of the target is not in the reach mode.

  After step S506, the effect control CPU 101 does not change the display color of the hold display pattern determined in step S506 from the display start time (when hold is generated) to blue (normal mode) (H3-1) Etc.) (step S507).

  In the case where the display color of the hold display symbol does not change from blue (normal mode) to the display color (when the hold occurs) and does not change it (step S507; No), the target flag corresponding to the determined hold display pattern (Step S508). Specifically, the target flag corresponding to the new reception command (start prize winning command) is turned on (thereby, the display mode of the corresponding hold display symbol may be other than the normal mode) and selected. The contents of the pending display pattern are stored in a notice buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM. The advance notice buffer stores the contents of the pending display pattern for each change. The content of the stored display pattern to be stored may be a display color, a display color before change, and a display color after change. When the display color is not changed in a certain change, the storage area corresponding to the change may be blank (empty). If the notice buffer is viewed, the notice buffer may be set so that the contents of the hold display pattern can be understood.

  After step S508, it is determined whether the current effect mode is the definite variation mode (step S509). Whether or not it is the definite variation mode may be determined by whether or not the high certainty flag is in the on state. Since the current effect mode is the normal mode when the high probability flag is in the off state (step S 509; No), the effect control CPU 101 displays the display color of the column when the hold is generated among the determined hold display patterns (display start time The display of the hold display symbol is started in the display color) and the shape for the normal mode (the shape of the circle) (step S510). The effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP 109 or the like to transmit a predetermined display control command or the like, and starts displaying the holding display symbol at the display position corresponding to the holding display number corresponding to the new reception command.

  When the high probability flag is on, since the current effect mode is the probability change mode (step S 509; Yes), the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display color of the column at the time of holding occurrence among the determined holding display patterns (when display is started The display of the hold display symbol is started with the display color) and the shape for the positive variation mode (the shape of the square mark) (step S511). The effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP 109 or the like to transmit a predetermined display control command or the like, and starts displaying the holding display symbol at the display position corresponding to the holding display number corresponding to the new reception command.

  If the symbol designation command and the variation category command are for designating "not determined" (step S503; Yes), any of the hold display symbols currently being displayed, such as when there is a target flag in the on state When there is a plan to become a display mode other than the normal mode or is scheduled to become a display mode other than the normal mode (step S504; Yes), when three or more start winning combination commands are not stored (step S505; No), when it is a pattern which does not change the display color of the hold display symbol from blue color (normal mode) from the display start time (when hold is generated) (step S507; Yes), the display mode of the hold display symbol is a normal mode In order not to use something other than that, the CPU 101 for effect control has a display color of the blue (normal mode) and a table of the display symbol on hold. The start (step S512). At this time, if the present is in the definite variation mode, the holding display symbol is displayed in the shape (square-shaped shape) for the definite variation mode. If the current mode is in the normal mode, the hold display symbol is displayed in the shape (round shape) for the normal mode. The effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP 109 or the like to transmit a predetermined display control command or the like, and starts displaying the holding display symbol at the display position corresponding to the holding display number corresponding to the new reception command.

  If any of the display modes of the currently displayed display symbols is a display mode other than the normal mode or is scheduled to become a display mode other than the normal mode (step S504; Yes), the display mode Includes the case where or is scheduled to become the advance notice mode. Thus, during the execution period of the pre-reading notice about the pending display pattern other than the pending display symbol which becomes the target this time (including the period from the execution of the pre-reading notice to the execution of the pre-reading notice) The ratio of changing the display mode of the hold display symbol to the special mode or the notice mode is different from that in the other cases.

  Further, in this embodiment, the CPU for effect control 101 also determines the presence or absence of the execution of the effect in the effect symbol variation start process (see step S801). And when execution of action production is decided, CPU101 for production control selects the process table which responds to action production, by executing processing of step S8010 and S8105, it operates in fluctuation indication of production design It is possible to carry out an effect. In this case, the CPU for effect control 101 extracts numerical value data indicating the random number value SR3 for operation effect execution determination, and based on the extracted numerical data, an operation effect execution determination table (previously stored in a predetermined area of the ROM) With reference to, the presence or absence of execution of the effect presentation, and the type of the effect presentation in the case of execution are determined. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the operation effect execution determination table of FIG. 77 (A) when the special map display result is “loss”. When the special view display result is "big hit", the action presentation execution determination table of FIG. 77 (B) is referred to. In the effect presentation execution determination table, determination values to be compared with the random value SR3 are assigned to the determination results of no execution, the operation presentation A, and the operation presentation B, respectively. The effect control CPU 101 determines not to execute the action effect when the determined value that matches the random number value SR3 is assigned to “no execution”, and the determined value that matches the random value SR3 is “effect effect A”. If it is determined that the operation effect A is to be performed, and if the determined value that matches the random number SR2 is allocated to the “operation effect B”, it is determined that the operation effect B is to be performed. In FIG. 77, the determination ratio is described instead of the determination value.

  As shown in FIG. 77, when the special image display result is "big hit", the determination ratio of the action effect B is high, the determination ratio of the action effect A is next high, and the determination ratio without execution is the lowest. When the special drawing display result is "missing", the opposite is true. Therefore, when action effect B is executed, the degree of expectation for jackpot is high, and when action effect A is executed, the degree of expectation for big hit is higher than when action effect is not performed. That is, depending on the type of effect presentation, the jackpot expectation level is different.

  In this embodiment, although the case where big hit expectation differs according to the kind of effect production is shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, depending on the type of effect presentation, the expectation (reliability) for becoming a probability change big hit may be different, or the expectation (reliability) for time reduction may be different depending on the type of effect presentation, or not. The degree of expectation (reliability) for the number of rounds during the big hit may be made different. Also, for example, depending on the type of effect presentation, even if the action on the pending display when the effect presentation is executed succeeds and the display degree of the pending display changes, the degree of expectation (reliability) is different. Good.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the display mode of the hold display is a normal mode (in this example, the color of the hold display symbol is blue) and a special mode different from the normal mode (this example) Then, the color of the hold display symbol is white or gray, and the notice aspect which is a mode different from the normal mode and the special mode and announces the percentage to be in the specific gaming state (in this example, the color of the hold display symbol is yellow , Green, red or iridescent). Moreover, the display mode of the hold display is a notice mode such that the ratio of changing the display mode of the hold display to the notice mode is higher when the display mode of the hold display is the special mode than when the display mode is the normal mode. (In this example, in each of the pending display pattern determination tables of FIG. 57 to FIG. 76, from the total value (or the average value) of the determination rates of the pending display patterns including the pattern changing from blue to the display color of the notice mode. Also, the total value (or the average value) of the determination rates of the hold display pattern including the aspect of changing from gray or white to the display color of the advance notice aspect is higher). Further, when changing the display mode of the hold display to the special mode, any one of a plurality of action effects (in this example, the action effect A and the action effect B) for changing the display mode as a result of the effect The effect is produced so that the ratio to be in the specific gaming state is different between the time when the first action effect of the plurality of types of action effects is executed and the second action effect when the first action effect is different. (In this example, as shown in FIG. 77, the allocation of the effect presentation A and the effect presentation B differs between the big hit time and the off time). Therefore, it can be made to pay attention to which action effect the player has changed to the special mode, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as substrates on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. However, the circuit for controlling the effect device May be mounted on one substrate. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) equipped with a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 etc. and a circuit equipped with a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speaker 27 etc.) Two substrates with two effect control substrates may be provided.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits the command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 may use another board (for example, as shown in FIG. (Sound / lamp substrate) having a function by the circuit mounted on the audio output substrate 70, a lamp driver substrate 35, etc., or a circuit mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35, etc. The effect control command may be transmitted, and may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the effect control substrate 80 via another substrate. In that case, the command may simply pass through on another board, or the control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35 and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. According to the above, the control relating to voice control and lamp control is executed, and further, the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command, and the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 It may be sent to the Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in each of the above-described embodiments, the sound output board 70 and the lamp. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the driver board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the variation time and the type of reach effect, the presence or absence of pseudo-series (effect of temporary stop and re-variation of one or more symbols being executed during one variable display), etc. In order to notify the microcomputer 100 for effect control of the fluctuation pattern indicating the fluctuation aspect, an example is shown in which one fluctuation pattern command is transmitted when the fluctuation is started, but the fluctuation pattern is produced by two or more commands. The control microcomputer 100 may be notified. Specifically, when notified by two commands, before the game control microcomputer 560 reaches reach, such as presence or absence of pseudo reciprocation, presence or absence of slip rendition as the first command (in the case where it does not reach, so-called Send a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop, and as the second command after reaching a reach (such as reach type or presence / absence of re-lottery effect) (when it does not reach, so-called A command indicating a fluctuation time or a fluctuation mode) after the second stop may be transmitted. In that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in the variable display (variable display) based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 may notify the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 may select a specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. . When transmitting two commands, two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt, and after a first command has been transmitted, a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the next The second command may be transmitted in the timer interrupt). Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to such an example, and the order of transmission may be changed as appropriate. By notifying the variation pattern with two or more commands in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that needs to be stored as the variation pattern command.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, "the proportions are different" means that the proportions are different only in relation such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. , A: B = 100%: 0%, and the like is also a concept including ones with different proportions (ie, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine has been exemplified as a gaming machine, but according to the present invention, a plurality of types of medals are inserted to set a predetermined bet number, and a plurality of types according to the operation of the control lever by the player. Is applied to a slot machine where a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player when the combination of the stop symbols becomes a combination of specific symbols when the symbol is turned according to the operation of the stop button by the player and the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific symbol combination. It is also possible.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prizes as gaming media, but is a type that encloses gaming media such as gaming balls and gives a score when prize giving conditions are satisfied. It can also be applied to a game machine of the formula type.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the gaming machine is controlled to be in a definite changing state after the big hit game based on the fact that there is a definite variation big hit as a big hit type or a normal big hit, and the big hit type is determined as a positive variation big hit. However, it is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning prize ball device having a predetermined probability variation area provided therein (a probability variation area may be provided in a special variable prize winning ball device provided with only one, or a plurality of special variable winning prize balls provided The probability change area may be provided in a part of the device, and the probability change is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed the probability change area in the special variable winning prize ball device during the big hit game, the big hit game The configurations shown in the above-described embodiments can also be applied to gaming machines that are controlled to a definite change state after the end.

  The present invention is suitably applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine which allows a player to play a predetermined game.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 effect display device 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd start winning opening 18c total hold storage display section 20 special variable winning ball device 31 game control board (Main board)
56 CPU
560 Microcomputer for game control 80 Effect control board 100 Microcomputer for effect control 101 CPU for effect control
109 VDP

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling in an advantageous state for the player,
Holding storage means for storing information on variable display as holding storage;
Hold display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means;
A change production execution means capable of executing a change production for changing the display mode of the suspension display to a mode different from the normal mode;
A corresponding display means capable of displaying a corresponding display corresponding to the variable display being executed;
A common effect that is commonly executed when changing the display mode of the correspondence display and when not changing the display mode of the correspondence display, and a success effect or correspondence that changes the display mode of the correspondence display after the common effect is performed And a corresponding display effect execution means capable of executing a failure effect that does not change the display mode of the display;
When the common effect is executed at the second timing among a plurality of timings including the first timing during execution of one variable display and the second timing after the first timing, the first The rate at which the success effect is performed is higher than when the common effect is performed at the timing,
The corresponding display effect execution means does not execute the common effect when the change effect is executed,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first timing is a timing before reaching reach, and the second timing is a timing after reaching reach.