JP2019058806A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing a performance effect.SOLUTION: The probabilities of display modes to which a display mode of a variable display-corresponding display are changed depends on at which one of multiple times a common performance is executed during execution of one variable display, the multiple times including a first time and a second time later than the first time. The probability to execute a success performance is higher when executing the common performance at the second time than when executing the common performance at the first time.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 52

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs variable display.

  As a game machine, when a game ball is shot by a launch device into a game area by a launch device and the game ball is won in a prize area such as a prize port provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to In addition, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information (also referred to as "variation") is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of identification information on the variable display device is a specific display result, Therefore, there is one configured to give a predetermined gaming value to the player by changing the state of the machine, specifically, the state in which the gaming machine is controlled (so-called pachinko machine).

  The game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine is in an advantageous state for a player who is easy to hit a ball, or a right for a player to be in an advantageous state. Or the condition for winning the prize ball to be satisfied easily.

  In pachinko gaming machines, 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) started on the variable display device based on the game ball having won the start winning opening. If you do, a "big hit" occurs. In addition, derivation | leading-out display is making a symbol (final stop symbol) finally stop-display. 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. And, in each opening period, when there are winnings to a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings, the large winning openings are closed. The number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). In addition, 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. Also, a game in a round may be called a round game.

  Furthermore, in the variable display device, symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left middle right symbol) continue for a predetermined time, and stop and shake in a state consistent with the specific display result. Motion, scaling, or deformation, or multiple symbols fluctuating in synchronization with the same symbol, or the positions of display symbols are changed, and a big hit can occur before the final result is displayed An effect performed in a state in which the sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a 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 variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “off”, and the fluctuation display state is ended. A player plays while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  Some of such gaming machines are configured to store predetermined information as pending storage for a variable display that has not been started yet, and to display the pending display corresponding to each of the pending storage (Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-254201 A

  The configuration described in Patent Document 1 has room for improvement in terms of improving the rendering effect.

  Then, an object of this invention is to provide the game machine which can improve a presentation effect.

(Means A) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display (for example, variable display of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol), and is variable corresponding to the variable display being executed. It is commonly executed when the display mode of the variable display correspondence display is changed to a specific mode with a high degree of advantage during execution of the variable display correspondence display means capable of displaying the display correspondence display and the variable display. Specify the display mode of the first effect or the variable display corresponding display for changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display to the specific mode after performing the common effect, and the common effect which can be performed plural times during the variable display A variable display-compatible display effect execution unit capable of executing a second effect that is not changed into an aspect, and a first timing during execution of one variable display, and a second timing after the first timing When the rate at which the display mode of the variable display correspondence display changes to the specific mode differs depending on which timing the common effect is executed among the plurality of timings included, and when the common effect is executed at the second timing It is characterized in that the ratio at which the first effect is performed is higher than when the common effect is performed at the first timing.
According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be improved.

(Means 1) The other gaming machine is a gaming machine that performs variable display (for example, variable display of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol), and holds and stores information on the variable display (for example, the first (1) Hold display corresponding to each of the hold storage means (for example, the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer) to be stored as 1 hold storage and the second hold storage, and the hold storage stored in the hold storage means Variable display capable of displaying a variable display corresponding display corresponding to a variable display under execution (for example, a portion executing step S800A or S661 to S668 in microcomputer for effect control 100) for displaying It is common when the display mode of the variable display compatible display is changed and the display mode of the variable display compatible display is not changed during execution of the correspondence display means and the variable display. The common effect that can be executed a plurality of times during the variable display, and the success effect or the variable display corresponding display that changes the display mode of the variable display corresponding display to any of a plurality of types after the common effect is performed. A variable display-compatible display effect execution means capable of executing a failure effect that does not change the display mode, and the hold display unit is a display effect capable of executing a display effect (for example, appearance effect) accompanying the display of a new hold display. Execution means (for example, a portion for executing steps S6009, S6017, S6023 and S6030 in microcomputer 100 for effect control) is included, and the display effect execution means is executed when variable display is started during execution of display effect Interrupt the display effect inside (for example, step S663b, S667b in the microcomputer 100 for effect control Part), the hold display means can display a specific hold display (for example, a specific hold display shown in FIG. 46) which is operated and displayed at a predetermined cycle, synchronizes the operation display of each specific hold display, Of the multiple display timings including the first timing during the variable display and the second timing after the first timing, the variable display corresponding display is performed depending on at which timing the common effect is to be performed. The ratio at which the display mode changes to which display mode is different, and when the common effect is performed at the second timing, the ratio at which the successful effect is performed than when the common effect is performed at the first timing Is high.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the holding display from becoming unclear.
(Means 2) The means 1 may be configured to include a variable display compatible display execution unit capable of displaying a variable display compatible display (for example, an active display) corresponding to a variable display being executed.
According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be improved.

(Means 3) In Measures 1 or 2
The effect executing means is capable of executing an elimination effect (e.g., an elimination effect) accompanying the elimination of the hold display, and interrupts the display effect under execution when the variable display is started during the execution of the display effect, and is eliminated Perform an effect (for example, a portion that executes steps S663a to S663b and S667a to S667b in the effect control microcomputer 100)
It may be configured as follows.
According to such a configuration, the state of the hold display can be made easy to understand.

(Means 4) A common effect that is commonly executed when the display mode of the variable display correspondence display is changed and the display mode of the variable display correspondence display is not changed during execution of the variable display in the means 2; A variable display compatible display effect execution means capable of executing a success effect for changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display or a failure effect for not changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display after executing the common effect, and comprising variable display Among the plural timings during execution, the ratio at which the success effect is executed differs depending on which timing the common effect is to be executed (for example, FIG. 52 (A) active display change effect execution determination table and FIG. 52 (B ) Based on the active display change effect execution timing determination table, the type of active display change effect, part to determine the execution timing It may be configured so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus on the timing at which the common effect is performed.

(Means 5) In any of the means 1 to 4, the hold display means displays a specific hold display (for example, a specific hold display shown in FIG. 46) which is operated and displayed in a predetermined cycle (for example, 1 second) It is possible, when displaying a new specific hold display while displaying a specific hold display, synchronizes the operation display of the new specific hold display with the operation display of the specific hold display being displayed while the display effect is being executed. (For example, it may be configured to execute steps S6012 to S6025 and S6027 to S6038 in the effect control microcomputer 100).
According to such a configuration, since the operation display of the specific hold display is synchronized, when the specific hold display is configured to be displayable, it is possible to secure the appearance of the hold display.

(Means 6) In any of the means 1 to 5, the hold display means can display a specific hold display that is operated and displayed in a predetermined cycle, and a new specific hold display is displayed while the specific hold display is displayed. When the display effect is displayed, the operation display of the new specific hold display is synchronized with the operation display of the specific hold display being displayed (for example, steps S6039 to S6053, S6059 to S6066 in the microcomputer 100 for effect control). (A part to execute) may be configured.
According to such a configuration, since the operation display of the specific hold display is synchronized, when the specific hold display is configured to be displayable, it is possible to secure the appearance of the hold display.

(Means 7) In any of the means 1 to 6, the hold display means can display a specific hold display for operation display in a predetermined cycle, and the operation display of the specific hold display includes hold storage and variable display It may be configured so as not to be interrupted by the start of (see FIGS. 49 to 51).
According to such a configuration, when the specific hold display is configured to be displayable, the appearance of the hold display can be secured.

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. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding 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 flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the command storage area at the time of starting winning a prize. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows pending | holding display control processing. It is a flowchart which shows pending | holding display control processing. It is a flowchart which shows pending | holding display control processing. It is a flowchart which shows pending | holding display control processing. It is a flowchart which shows pending | holding display control processing. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example of a reservation notice decision table. FIG. 17 is an explanatory view showing a relationship between a gaming state (mode), a mode of hold display, presence / absence of appearance effect, and a synchronization timing of an operation display of the hold display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of appearance production | presentation and cancellation | release production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a specific pending display. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example of a display mode of appearance production and specific reservation display. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example of a display mode of appearance production and specific reservation display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example at the time of variable display being started during appearance production. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example when a start winning combination occurs during appearance effect. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example when a start winning combination occurs during an effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an active display change presentation execution determination table and an active display change presentation execution timing determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of active display change production. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of active display change production.

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.

  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 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. Note that “variable display synchronizes” means that the start point and end point of the variable display are the same and the variable display period is the same. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, the display color that reminds of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the off. For example, the off) Sometimes it is displayed in blue while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit Note that the type of big hit (usually the display color may differ depending on whether it is a big hit or a probability change big hit). When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the display color which reminds of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (display color different from the off color For example, it is displayed in blue at the time of out, while it is displayed in red at the time of big hit Note that the type of big hit (usually either big hit or positive variation big hit) The display color may be made different depending on the presence or absence.) The display color when the fourth symbol display area 9c, 9d is turned off is the same as the background image when the light is turned off. It is desirable that the display image has a display color (eg, black) different from that of the background image in order to prevent the display from being obscured.

  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 stopped. It may be displayed whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and 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, stop symbols of different modes may be stopped and displayed.

  On the left side of the lower part of the game board 6, 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). At the lower right of the game board 6, a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b for variably displaying a second special symbol as identification information is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying 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. Furthermore, deriving and displaying a display result means to stop and display a symbol (example of identification information).

  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.

  On the side of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of activated winning balls entering the first starting winning opening 13, ie, the first number of pending storages (pending storage is also referred to as starting storage or starting winning storage) is displayed. A first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a consisting of four indicators 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.

  On the side of the second special symbol display 8b, the second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b consisting of four indicators to display the number of activated winning balls entered the second start winning opening 14, ie the second reserve memory number 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.

  In the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a first hold storage display unit 9a for displaying the first hold storage number and a second hold storage display unit 9b for displaying the second hold storage number are provided. There is. Although this embodiment shows the case where the first number of pending storages and the second number of pending storages are displayed individually, the total number of the first number of pending storages and the second number of pending storages is a total number. You may comprise so that the total pending | holding memory display part which displays the number of pending | holding memory may be provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of satisfaction of execution conditions in which the variable display start condition is not satisfied. Also, when configured as such, in the combined hold storage display unit, the first hold storage and the second hold storage are displayed side by side in the winning order for the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 To be displayed in a recognizable manner as to whether it is the first pending storage or the second pending storage (for example, the first pending storage is displayed in red and the second pending storage is displayed in blue) It may be configured.

  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. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and 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 stopped.

  In this embodiment, as described later, microcomputer 560 for game control which controls the fluctuation display of the special symbol transmits the fluctuation pattern command which can specify fluctuation time, and is received by microcomputer 100 for effect control. According to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command, the fluctuation display of the rendering symbol is controlled. Therefore, since the fluctuation time is specified based on the fluctuation pattern command, the fluctuation display of the special symbol and the fluctuation display of the rendering symbol should be executed in synchronization in principle. However, in the event that a change in data of the fluctuation pattern command or the like occurs, the fluctuation time recognized by the game control microcomputer 560 side and the fluctuation time recognized by the effect control microcomputer 100 side There may be a gap between them. Therefore, when an unexpected situation such as data corruption of a command occurs, a situation may occur in which the variation display of the special symbol and the variation display of the rendering symbol are not completely synchronized.

  In the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, on the left side, a movable member 78 attached to the rotation shaft of the motor 86 and moving when the motor 86 rotates is provided. In this embodiment, the movable member 78 operates when a notice effect (a movable object notice effect) or a super reach effect is performed. Note that the movable member 78 may be operated, for example, in a pseudo-series effect, not limited to the movable object preview effect or the super reach effect. In this embodiment, when the movable object preview effect or the super reach effect is executed, the light emission control of the light guide plate is performed in addition to the movement of the movable member 78 as described later.

  Further, in the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, a blade-shaped movable member (hereinafter referred to as a effect blade role) which is attached to the rotary shaft of the motor 87 below the left and right and moves when the motor 87 rotates. 79a, 79b are provided. The effect blade parts 79a and 79b operate, for example, when a notice effect (effect blade function notice effect) is performed. Note that the effect blade combinations 79a and 79b may be operated, for example, in a pseudo-series effect or a super reach effect, without being limited to the effect blade combination preview effects.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball 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.

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

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

  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. In this embodiment, the variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbol is visible when lit). For example, if the lower lamp is lit at the end of the variable display, it becomes a hit. . Then, when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), 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 a high state (a state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit as a variation display result of the special symbol is increased as compared to the normal state). In the high probability state, 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.

  At the left and right periphery of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there is provided an decoration LED 25 which blinks during the game, and at the lower part there is an out port 26 where a non-winning hit ball is taken. Further, on the upper left and right of the game area 7, two 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.

  The members constituting the hitting ball supply tray 3 are provided with operation buttons 120 as operation means operable by the player. The operation button 120 is provided with a push button switch that allows the player to perform a pressing operation. The operation button 120 is provided not only with a push button switch that allows the player to perform a pressing operation, but also with a dial that allows the player to perform a rotation operation. The player can make a predetermined selection (for example, selection of an effect) by rotating the dial.

  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, when the big hit is a probability change, the game state is shifted to a so-called positive change state after the big hit game is over, and the game state is shifted to a high probability state, and the game ball becomes easy to start winning (namely, special symbol It shifts to a high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that execution conditions of variable display in the displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily established. 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.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when transitioning to the high base state, transition is also made to the short time state (special symbol time short state) in which the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or the rendering symbol is shortened. By shifting to such a time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened, so the frequency of the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol and the effect symbol becomes high (in other words, It is possible to reduce the situation where an invalid start winning will occur. 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 53 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 unit backed up by a backup power source, a part or all of which is created in the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). In particular, data indicating at least the game state (i.e., the special symbol process flag etc.) according to the control state of the game control means and the 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 53 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 53 updates the numerical data in accordance with the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit (for example, 65535) are set, and the start is generated 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 53 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 53. 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 53. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 53 can be further improved.

  In addition, an input driver circuit 58 for providing detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 13a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31 There is. 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 (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as big hit information indicating the occurrence of the big hit gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (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 decoration LED 25 provided on the game board and the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side through the lamp driver board 35. Control the sound output from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70.

  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).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the motor 86 to operate the movable member 78 through the output port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the motor 87 for operating the effect blade role members 79 a and 79 b through the output port 106.

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

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving an LED or a lamp 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 board 35, a signal for driving an LED or a lamp is input to the LED / lamp driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED / lamp driver 352 supplies current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED or the lamp. In addition, current is supplied to the decoration LED 25 and the like provided on the game board side.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The 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 period (for example, a fluctuation period of the effect pattern).

  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 to initialize the random number circuit 53 (step S14). The CPU 56 performs setting for causing the random number circuit 53 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 appear stopped). 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 the normal symbol process processing of step S27, the variable display of the normal symbol is executed based on the detection of the passage of the gaming ball to the gate 32, and the variable display result is derived or displayed, or the variable display result of the normal symbol Executes a process of controlling the variable winning ball device 15 in the open state or in the closed 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 shift symbol is stopped and 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 be stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. 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 shift symbol is stopped and 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 symbols that do not finally become a big hit symbol may be stopped and 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 stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol is in the reach state. Finally, in the "left", "middle" and "right" symbol display areas 9L, 9C and 9R in the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are aligned and stopped (in the case of sudden definite variation big hit) There is also a case where a sudden change big hit symbol (for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed without reaching.

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

  In the case where the gaming machine is configured such that all the big hit types are probability variation big hits, it is not necessary to provide a small 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) Is preferably provided.

  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, the re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of non-reach PA1-4 which is used when non-reaching and is accompanied by the effect of the pseudo ream. 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 an effect such as a pseudo ream or a slip effect.

  In this embodiment, as described later, in the case of a normal big hit or a probability change big hit, a normal CA 3-1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with only normal reach, and a fluctuation with normal reach and a pseudo ream 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, in the case of a loss, non-reach CA2-1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including fluctuation patterns without reach or pseudo ream or slip rendition, and fluctuation patterns not accompanied by reach but pseudo ream or slip rendition Includes non-reach CA2-2 that is the variation pattern type that includes, non-reach CA2-3 that is the variation pattern type that includes the variation pattern of reduced variation that does not involve reach or pseudo reciprocation or slip rendition, and includes the variation pattern that includes only normal reach A variation pattern type including normal CA2-4 that is a variation pattern type, a normal CA2-5 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and two reruns of pseudoruns, and a variation pattern with a normal reach and one rerun pseudorun. And normal CA2-6, which is a variation pattern type including, and variation pattern types with super reach Are the type divided into a certain super CA2-7.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 is a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number of (1) and the 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 big hit determination table includes a normal time big hit determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state which is not a definite change state) and a positive change time big hit 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 53 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), eight 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 classification determination table 131b, 2 judgment values are assigned to the "sudden probability change big hit" (a ratio of 2/40). 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 change big hit (2 round big hit) as a first specific gaming state for giving a predetermined amount of gaming value, and the game There are cases where it is decided that the normal special hit and the probability change big hit (15 round big hit) as the second specific gaming state that grants the game value more than the value, and the variable display of the first special symbol is executed However, the game value to be awarded 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 7R probability variation big hit that controls 7 rounds of big hit games or a 5R probability variation big hit that controls 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 jackpot” is a jackpot controlled to a jackpot gaming state of 15 rounds and shifted to a time saving state (high base state) after the jackpot gaming state is over (see steps S167 and 168 described later). Then, after shifting to the time saving state, when the variable display is finished 100 times, the time saving state is finished (see steps S168 and S137 to S140 described later). In this embodiment, the time saving state ends even if a big hit occurs before ending the execution of the variable display 100 times after shifting to the time saving state (see step S132 described later).

  The "probably big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to 15 rounds of big hit gaming state and is shifted to a high probability state after the end of the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, it is shifted to a high probability state) It is also shifted to the time saving state (high base state) (see steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, after shifting to the definite change state, the positive change state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

  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, after the termination of that sudden oddity big hit gaming state is transitioned to the definite change state (high probability state) (in this embodiment, it is shifted to the positive change state and in the short time state (high base state) (Refer to steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, after shifting to the definite change state, the positive change state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

  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.

  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" ) 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 understood that the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation is executed at least not with the reach (without the 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. Note that “variable display patterns other than reach variable display patterns”, as described in this embodiment, for example, do not involve reach, do not accompany effects such as pseudo-trains or slip effects, and the variable display results It is a variable display pattern (variation pattern) used when it does not become a big hit.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, although the case of using the common jackpot variation pattern type determination table regardless of the current gaming state is shown, whether the current gaming state is a definite change state The jackpot variation pattern type determination table separately prepared may be used depending on whether it is in the normal state. 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 production | presentation, 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 fluctuation patterns without pseudo ream or slip rendition, and the special CA 4-2 involves pseudo ream or slip rendition You may comprise so that special PG1-2, special PG1-3, and special PG2-2 may be included.

  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 to A 003 (H) are presentation control commands (big hit start designation commands: fan fare designation commands) for designating a start of the big hit game by displaying the fan fare screen. In this embodiment, depending on the type of jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start 2 designation command, or a small hit / suspiciously definite variation jackpot start designation command is used. Specifically, the jackpot start 1 designation command (A001 (H)) is used in the “normal jackpot”, and the jackpot start 2 designation command (A002 (H)) is in the “normal jackpot”. In the case of "Suddenly Positive Variation Big Hit" or "Small Hit", the small hit / sudden positive variation big hit start specification command (A003 (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 1 designated 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 1 specified command (A 301 (H)) is used when the big hit game by “normal big hit” is ended. The command A 302 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end 2 designated command: ending 2 designated command) for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, the end of the big hit game. Note that the big hit end 2 designated command (A 302 (H)) is used when the big hit game due to “probable variation big hit” is ended. The command A 303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden definite positive big hit end designation command: ending 3 specified command) for designating 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 (time saving state background specifying command) for specifying a background display when the gaming state is the time saving state. The command B 002 (H) is an effect control command (probable change state background specification command) for specifying a background display when the gaming state is a definite change state.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first pending storage number addition designation command) for designating that the first pending storage number has increased by one. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second pending storage number addition designation command) for specifying that the second pending storage number has increased by one. The command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first pending storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the first pending storage number has decreased by one. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second pending storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the second pending storage number has decreased by one.

  In this embodiment, as the pending storage information, an effect control command indicating that the number of pending storages has increased or decreased for the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number (the first pending storage number addition designation Although the case where the command and the second pending storage number addition designation command are transmitted is shown, the form of the pending storage information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, for example, the pending storage of the following aspect Information may be transmitted.

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

(2) Only one command is transmitted as pending storage information, and which one of the first pending storage and the second pending storage has been specified in that one command, and the total pending storage count is EXT data May be set and transmitted.

(3) As pending storage information, which of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 the start winning combination (which one of the first pending storage and the second pending storage has increased) is specified In addition to transmitting the effect control command (the first start winning specifying command, the second starting winning specifying command), the pending storage number specifying command for specifying the pending storage number is separately transmitted, and The total pending storage number may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

(4) As pending storage information, which of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 the start winning combination (which one of the first pending storage and the second pending storage increased) is specified In addition to transmitting the effect control command (the first start winning specifying command, the second starting winning specifying command), the pending storage number specifying command for specifying the pending storage number is separately transmitted, and The increased number of pending storages (the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number) may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

  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, a short time state, and a departure at the time of starting 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 time rendering process 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, a suspension notice effect to be described later is executed on the fluctuation display determined to be at the time of winning when it becomes the fluctuation pattern type of non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7 or super CA3-3. 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 "pending advance notice effect" is a type of so-called pre-reading advance notice effect that is executed prior to the start of the variable display targeted for the advance notice effect, and the first pending storage display unit 9a and the second pending storage This is a notice effect performed by displaying the on-hold display on the display unit 9b in a display mode different from the normal mode. In this embodiment, the on-hold notice effect is executed at the timing when the on-off effect or on-hold display described later is displayed based on the occurrence of the start-up winning for the variable display to be notified. In addition, the display of the suspension display is temporarily started in the normal display mode at the timing when the appearance effect or the suspension display to be described later is displayed based on the occurrence of the start winning for the variable display to be the advance notice. For example, the on-hold notice effect may be performed by changing the on-hold display to a display mode different from the normal display timing at the on-hold shift timing).

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs when the time saving state (high base state), or the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 during the big hit game Except when it occurs (see steps S1215A and S1216A), the process of the winning determination is executed each time a start winning occurs, and the symbol designation command shown in FIG. 15 is transmitted and the variations shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 A category command is sent. Then, based on the received symbol designating command and variation category command, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not it will be a big hit in advance or reach before the variation display of the advance notice object is started based on the received symbol specification command and variation category command. Execute a pending notice effect to give notice.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the image display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. 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 Image display that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the production symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol in the symbol display 8b, and the image display that performs the presentation 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. Also, 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 derivation display (stop display) of the display result) is the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol Decide to do. Further, control is performed to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100, and a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  Display result designation command transmission 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, the special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process, as will be described later, based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4 will be described later. Data is set in the output buffer for special symbol display control data setting (see FIG. 30), and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed in the display control processing of step S22 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 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). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 53 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 21B) ( Step S1214A). In the process of step S1214A, 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. 21 is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of a region (pending storage buffer) for saving random numbers and the like corresponding to the pending storage. As shown in FIG. 21, 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.

  Although this embodiment shows the case where random numbers such as the jackpot determination random numbers are stored in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer as hold storage, the predetermined information stored as the hold storage is It is not limited to random numbers. For example, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit may be determined in advance based on a big hit determination random number or the like, and the determination result may be stored as a pending storage in the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer .

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

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5, the prize effect processing is executed to determine in advance the fluctuation display result and fluctuation pattern type when the fluctuation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed (step) (step S1217A). 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 S1218A) and transmits the variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219A). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220A).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S1218A and S1219A, the CPU 56 always specifies a symbol every time the first start winning opening 13 is start-up winning and the winning-time effect processing of step S1217A 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 S1218A to S1220A is executed, a start winning on first start winning opening 13 occurs and a winning at-a-time effect process of step S1217A is executed. A set of three commands of a command, a variation category command, and a first pending storage count addition designation command is sent collectively in one timer interrupt.

  However, if it is determined in step S 1215 A or step S 1216 A that Y was not determined to be executed in step S 1217 A, the CPU 56 controls to transmit only the first pending storage count addition specification command in step S 1220 A. Control is not performed to transmit the determination result specifying command (design designation command, variation category command) at the time of winning. It should be noted that when the winning effect process of step S1217A is not executed, a value indicating the incompletion determination result can not be specified (for example, "FF (H)") is set as the EXT data specification result specification A command (design designation command, variation category command) may be transmitted.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 by the processing of step S1215A, only when the gaming state is the low base state, the processing of step S1217A is performed. A prize effect process is executed. Moreover, in this embodiment, when there is a start winning on the first start winning opening 13 by executing the processing of step S1216A, step S1217A is performed only when it is not the big hit gaming state or the small hitting gaming state. At the time of winning the effect processing is executed. It should be noted that the process may not shift to step S 1217 A only in the big hit gaming state, and may shift to step S 1217 A to execute the prize effect processing in the small hit gaming state.

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

  Next, the second starting opening switch passage process will be described with reference to FIG. 21 (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). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 53 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 21B) ( Step S1214B). In the process of step S1214B, 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 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 S1217B). 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 S1218 B), and transmits the variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219B). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserve storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220B).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S1218 B and S1219 B, 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 S1217 B is executed. Both the command and the variation category command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning at the second start winning opening 14 is generated by executing the processing of steps S1218 B to S1220 B and the winning at presentation processing of step S1217 B is executed, symbol designation is performed. A set of three commands of a command, a variation category command, and a second pending storage count addition designation command is sent collectively in one timer interrupt.

  Also in the second starting opening switch passage process, the same process as step S1215A may be performed, and if the time saving state is selected, the effect process at the time of winning in step S1217B may not be executed. That is, only when it is the normal state (low base state), the winning a prize effect process of step S 1217 B may be executed to transmit the symbol designating command and the variation category command.

  Further, also in the second starting opening switch passing process, the same process as step S1216A may be performed, and if a big hit game is being performed, the effect process in step S1217B may not be executed. In addition, in the second starting opening switch passing processing, it is possible not to execute winning a prize production processing of step S1217 B (that is, it is possible not to execute the winning a prize determination processing for the second special symbol) .

  FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing a prize-time effect process of steps S1217A and S1217B. In the prize effect processing, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 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 a probability change state (high probability 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 S1214A and S1214B 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 S1214A and S1214B 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 of step S 1217 A is executed), the CPU 56 determines the small hitting 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 S1217 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, in step S225, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is a definite change state, and whether it is a short time state (specifically, whether a positive change flag or a short time flag is 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 value 219 when it is determined that the gaming state is the definite change state or the time saving state. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 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 value in the normal state (low probability / low base state) may be always set without determining the gaming state in step S225. Even with such a configuration, since the range of the determination value is common to at least the variation pattern types that cause "super reach", it is determined whether or not "super reach". be able to.

  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 S1214A and S1214B. Is determined (step S229). In this case, when there is a start winning on the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning at-step presentation processing in step S1217A is executed), the CPU 56 determines the big hit type determination table (first one shown in FIG. 8D). 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 S1217 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 S1214A and S1214B 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 “0 B (H)”, “10 B (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 checks whether the second pending storage number is 0 or not (step S52). Specifically, it is checked whether the value of the second pending storage number counter is 0 or not. If the second pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is performed for the second special symbol) The data which shows "the 2nd" is set to (step S53). If the second pending storage number is 0 (ie, only the first pending storage number has been accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by performing the processes of steps S52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variation display of the second special symbol is controlled to be established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variation display of the first special symbol.

  In addition, when it is comprised so that priority is given and the fluctuation display of the 2nd special symbol is performed as shown in this embodiment, in the winning a prize processing process shown in FIG. Only the process of comparing the value with the jackpot determination value in the low probability state may be executed, and the comparison with the jackpot determination value in the positive change state (high probability state) may not be performed (specifically, step S220). Only the process may be performed, and the processes of steps S221 and S222 may not be performed). With such a configuration, when the second special symbol is configured to be executed with priority, it is between the determination result of the big hit in the winning determination and the determination result of the big hit at the start of the actual change. Deviation can be prevented from occurring.

  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 the variation of the special symbol, the background designation command, the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, the pending storage number subtraction designated command (the first pending storage number subtraction) for each timer interrupt It is transmitted to the microcomputer 100 for presentation control in the order of the designated command or the second reserved storage number subtraction designated command). 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 pending storage number subtraction designation command (a first pending storage number subtraction designation command or a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) is transmitted. In addition, 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 big hit determination stored in advance in the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer extracted in step S1214A of the first starting opening switch passing processing or in step S1214B of the second starting opening switch passing processing. 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 non-probable change state (normal 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 that is extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process and step S1214B 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 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 decision result of the big hit type, it decides the stop symbol of the special symbol which one of “1”, “3”, “7”, “9” becomes the big hit symbol Do. 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 when "big hit" is determined, the "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). In this embodiment, the time-shortening flag is set when transitioning to the time saving state at the end of the big hit game based on the big hit normally, and is also shifted to the definite changing state at the end of the big hit game based on the probability change big hit The time saving flag is set because it is also transferred. Therefore, when it is determined as Y in step S95, control is normally performed with a definite change state and a short state after the end of the big hit game based on the probability change big hit, in addition to the time control is controlled only after the end of the big hit game based on the big hit. There are times when

  If the time saving flag is not set (N in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is the normal state, 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 time reduction state, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types. As a table to be used, a 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, the out-of-transition fluctuation pattern type determination table 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 process, CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command (first pending storage number subtraction designation command or second pending storage number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Note that whether or not the pending storage number subtraction specification command has already been transmitted indicates, for example, that the pending storage number subtraction specification command has been sent when sending the pending storage number subtraction specification command in step S1122 described later. The storage number subtraction specification command transmission completion flag may be set, and it may be checked in step S1121 whether the pending storage number subtraction specification command transmission completion flag is set. Also, in this case, the set storage number subtraction designated command transmitted flag is reset by the special symbol stop processing or the big hit end processing described later when the variation display of the special symbol is finished or the big hit is finished. Just do it.

  Next, if the pending storage number subtraction designation command has not been sent, the CPU 56 performs control to send the pending storage number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set to the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first storage reserve number subtraction designation command. When the special symbol pointer is set to a value indicating "second", the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second storage reserve number subtraction designation command.

  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, CPU 56, if it is set, a probability change flag indicating that it is a positive change state, a short time flag indicating that it is a short time state, and the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the short time 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”, the jackpot start 1 designation command (command A 001 (H)) is transmitted. Also, when the type of the big hit is “probable variation big hit”, the big hit start 2 specification command (command A 002 (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 003 (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 003 (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). 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, when it is "normal big hit", the big hit end 1 specification command (command A 301 (H)) is transmitted, and when it is "probable variation big hit", the big hit end 2 specification command (command A 302 (H) And, if it is "Suddenly Certainly Big Variation Big Hit", the small hit / suddenly big variation big hit end specification command (command A 303 (H)) is sent. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the image 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 one. 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 game to be finished this time is based on the normal big hit (step S166). In addition, whether or not it is a case to end the big hit game based on the normal big hit, specifically, whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "01" or not It can judge by confirming. If the big hit game based on the normal big hit is to be ended (Y in step S166), the CPU 56 sets the time saving flag and shifts the gaming state to the time saving state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets the time reduction number counter a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) (step S168).

  The CPU 56 sets a probability change flag and changes the gaming state into a definite state unless normally ending the big hit game based on the big hit (that is, when ending the big hit game based on a definite variation big hit or sudden definite variation big hit). At the same time as transition (step S169), the time saving flag is set to shift the gaming state to the time saving state (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).

  In this embodiment, when the above process is executed, control is also performed to the short time state when controlled to the probability change state, so the normal state (low probability / low base state) as the gaming state ), There are three states: short time state (low probability / high base state), and probability change state (high probability / high base state).

  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 (that is, when transition to special symbol stop processing), the CPU 56 is a special symbol for stopping and displaying 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 stopping and displaying 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 stopped and displayed in 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 stopped 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 stop and 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.

  33 to 35 are flowcharts showing specific examples 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 6 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 a big hit start designation command (commands A001 to A002 (H)) (step S621), the CPU for effect control 101 sets a big hit start designation command reception flag (step S622). In this case, for example, if the big hit start 1 specified command is received, the big hit start 1 specified command reception flag is set, and if the big hit start 2 specified command is received, the big hit start 2 specified command received flag set.

  If the received effect control command is the small hit / suddenly definite oddity big hit start designation command (command A 003 (H)) (step S623), the CPU 101 for production control sets the small hit / suddenly positive oddity big hit start designation command reception flag (Step S624).

  If the received effect control command is a big hit end designation command (commands A301 to A302 (H)) (step S625), the CPU for effect control 101 sets a big hit end designation command reception flag (step S626). In this case, for example, when the big hit end 1 specified command is received, the big hit end 1 specified command reception flag is set, and when the big hit end 2 specified command is received, the big hit end 2 specified command received flag set.

  If the received effect control command is the small hit / suddenly odd variation big hit end designation command (command A 303 (H)) (step S627), the CPU 101 for production control sets the small hit / suddenly odd variation big hit end designation command reception flag (Step S628).

  If the received effect control command is any symbol designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 temporarily stores the received symbol designation command in the symbol designation command storage area formed in the RAM (step S501) S652).

  If the received effect control command is any of the fluctuation category commands (step S653), the effect control CPU 101 temporarily stores the received fluctuation category command in the fluctuation category command storage area formed in the RAM (step S65). S654).

  If the received effect control command is the first pending storage number addition designation command (step S655), the effect control CPU 101 stores the first pending storage number stored in the first pending storage number storage area formed in the RAM. The value is incremented by 1 (step S656). Further, the effect control CPU 101 is configured to include the symbol designation command temporarily stored in the symbol designation command, the variation category command temporarily stored in the variation category command storage area, and the received first pending storage number addition designation command. , And stored in the first free storage area of the first start winning command storage area formed in the RAM (step S657).

  If the received effect control command is the second pending storage number addition designation command (step S658), the effect control CPU 101 is configured to store the second pending storage number in the second pending storage number storage area formed in the RAM. The value is incremented by 1 (step S659). Further, the effect control CPU 101 is configured to include the symbol designation command temporarily stored in the symbol designation command, the variation category command temporarily stored in the variation category command storage area, and the received second pending storage number addition designation command. , And stored in the first free storage area of the second start winning command storage area formed in the RAM (step S660).

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the start winning combination command storage area. Among these, FIG. 36 (A) shows a specific example of the first start winning command storage area, and FIG. 36 (B) shows a specific example of the second start winning command storage area. As shown in FIG. 36A, in the first start winning command storage area, areas (storage areas 1 to 4) corresponding to the maximum value of the first reserved storage number (4 in this example) are secured. There is. Further, in the second start winning command storage area, areas (storage areas 1 to 4) corresponding to the maximum value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number are secured. In this embodiment, as shown in steps S1218A to S1220A of the first start port switch passing process of FIG. 20 and steps S1218B to S1220B of the second start port switch passing process, the first start winning opening 13 or the second start hole. When there is a start winning to the winning opening 14, within one timer interrupt, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the pending storage number addition designation command (first pending storage number addition designation command or the second pending storage number Three commands of addition specification command) are transmitted in a set. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 36, in each storage area 1 to 4 of the first start winning command storage area and the second start winning command storage area 1 to 4, a symbol designation command, a variation category command, and a pending storage count addition specification A storage area is secured so that commands can be stored in association.

  In this embodiment, the command transmission is performed in the order of the symbol designation command, the change category command, and the pending storage number addition designation command within one timer interrupt, so the effect control CPU 101 designates the symbol in the command analysis process. When the command and the variation category command are received, they are temporarily stored in the symbol designation command storage area and the variation category command storage area, respectively. Then, when the pending storage count addition designation command is received, it is understood that if the first pending storage count addition designation command is received, the first pending storage is increased by 1, and the second pending storage count addition designation command If it is determined that the second pending storage has increased by one if it is received, it is the first with the temporarily stored symbol specifying command and the variation category command if it is received the first pending storage count addition designation command. 1 Hold storage number addition specification command is stored in the first start winning command storage area, and if the second hold storage number addition specification command is received, the second storage with the temporarily stored symbol specification command and the change category command Store the number addition specification command in the second start winning command storage area (In FIG. 36, the first start winning command) An example is shown in which commands are stored in all storage areas of storage areas 1 to 4 of the storage area, and commands are stored only in storage area 1 of storage areas 1 to 4 of the second start winning command storage area. Has been

  In addition, each command stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 36 is sequentially displayed in steps S664 and S668 described later at the timing when variation display of the production symbol is started each time variation display of the production symbol is started. It is deleted. In this case, in this embodiment, since the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, first, the storage content of the storage area 1 of the second start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 36 (B) is deleted. . Then, if the second pending storage does not newly occur, only the first pending storage is stored, so the first shown in FIG. It is deleted from what is stored in the first storage area 1 of the start winning command storage area, and the content of the first start winning command storage area is shifted. For example, when the variable display of a new rendering symbol is started in the storage state shown in FIG. 36 (A), each command stored in storage area 1 is deleted, and each command stored in storage area 2 The command is shifted to the storage area 1, each command stored in the storage area 3 is shifted to the storage area 2, and each command stored in the storage area 4 is shifted to the storage area 3.

  Further, in this embodiment, the symbol designating command, the variation category command, and the pending storage count addition designating command, which are received when the starting winning combination occurs, are also referred to as a command upon starting winning combination when comprehensively expressed. In addition, among the commands at the time of the start winning combination, a pending storage number addition designation command which is a command for designating information capable of recognizing that the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number has increased is comprehensively represented. In some cases, it is also referred to as pending storage information. In addition, whether or not to be a big hit or small hit determined in the winning winning process at the start winning (see FIG. 22), the determination result of the big hit type, the symbol specification command which is a command showing the determination result of the variation pattern type When expressing the fluctuation category command comprehensively, it is also referred to as a winning judgment result specification command or judgment result information.

  If the received effect control command is the first hold memory number subtraction specification command (step S661), the CPU 101 for production control subtracts 1 from the value of the first hold memory number stored in the first hold memory number storage area ( Step S662). Next, if the appearance control to be described later is being executed (step S663a), the effect control CPU 101 interrupts the appearance effect being executed (step S663b). After that, the effect control CPU 101 starts the effect of eliminating the first hold display (details will be described later) (step S663 c). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the start winning command stored in the first storage area of the first start winning command storage area (design designation command, variation category command, and first pending storage number addition designation) The command is deleted, and the content of the command storage area in the first start winning combination is shifted (step S664).

  If the received effect control command is the second hold memory number subtraction designation command (step S665), the CPU 101 for production control subtracts 1 from the value of the second hold memory number stored in the second hold memory number storage area ( Step S666). Next, if the appearance control to be described later is being executed (step S667a), the effect control CPU 101 interrupts the appearance effect being executed (step S667b). After that, the CPU for effect control 101 starts the disappearance effect (details will be described later) of the second hold display (step S 667 c). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the start winning command stored in the first storage area of the second start winning command storage area (design designation command, variation category command, and first pending storage number addition designation) The command is deleted, and the content of the second start winning command storage area is shifted (step S668).

  In this embodiment, the disappearance effect is performed when the hold display is deleted. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 45 (B) as the annihilation effect, the concentration is gradually reduced from the state where the concentration is dark and easy to be visually recognized ((4) in FIG. 45 (B)) as shown in FIG. The rendering is performed in such a manner as to change to the difficult state ((3) to (1) in FIG. 45 (B). In this embodiment, it is assumed that it takes about one second after the start of the elimination effect and the density of the suspension display becomes minimum and can not be visually recognized ((0) in FIG. 45 (B)).

  The "disappearance effect" is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment, but may be any effect mode as long as it is an effect to be executed along with the deletion of the hold display. For example, not only the density of the pending display is gradually changing, but as the annihilation effect, the effect of an aspect such that the size of the pending display is largely changed from a easily visible state to a hardly visible state. May be performed. In addition, the suspension display does not necessarily have to be displayed in the disappearance effect, and if the player can recognize that the game is being executed along with the deletion of the suspension display, the predetermined state is not deleted as the cancellation effect. An effect may be performed such as displaying a character of. Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where it becomes in the state which can not visually recognize a pending | holding display taking about 1 second after starting disappearance production is shown, the production | presentation period of disappearance production was shown in this embodiment For example, the display period of the annihilation effect may be very short (e.g., 0.1 seconds), and the hold display may appear to be erased almost immediately.

  Further, in this embodiment, the disappearance effect is executed regardless of the game state, but only when the game state is the time saving state or the probability change state (that is, the appearance effect described later is executed). (In the case of (1)), it may be configured such that the annihilation effect is performed.

  In this embodiment, the first hold display is displayed in the first hold storage display area of the first hold storage display unit 9a, and the second hold display is the second hold storage display area of the second hold storage display unit 9b. Is displayed in.

  In the first hold storage display area, for example, the first hold display is displayed right-justified. That is, when the number of the first pending storage increases due to the establishment of the new first start condition, if there is no other first pending display in the first pending storage display area, the right side of the first pending storage display area (effect display If a new first hold display is added to the center side of the display area of the device 9 as a hold display corresponding to the increase in the first hold storage, and there is another first hold display in the first hold storage display area, The new first pending display is added on the left side of the other first pending display (the left side of the left first pending display if there are a plurality of other first pending displays).

  In addition, when there is a plurality of first pending displays in the first pending storage display area, when the number of first pending storages decreases due to the establishment of a new first start condition, the first displayed at the leftmost side An extinction effect is executed to erase the hold display. The remaining first pending display is displayed according to the first pending storage.

  Further, in the second hold storage display area, for example, the second hold display is displayed left-justified. That is, when the number of the second pending storage increases due to the establishment of a new second start condition, if there is no other second pending display in the second pending storage display area, the left side of the second pending storage display area A new second hold display is added to the center side of the display area of the device 9 as a hold display corresponding to the second hold storage corresponding to the increase, and if there is another second hold display in the second hold storage display area, The new second hold indication is added to the right of the other second hold indication (further to the right of the rightmost second hold indication if there are a plurality of other second hold indications).

  Also, if there is a plurality of second pending displays in the second pending storage display area, and the second pending storage number decreases due to the establishment of a new second start condition, the second displayed on the right side An extinction effect is executed to erase the hold display.

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (step S669), the effect control CPU 101 selects the background screen of the effect display device 9 according to the normal state (for example, a background screen of blue background color) ) (Step S670). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state (low probability / low base state), an effect mode according to the normal state is displayed by displaying a background screen according to the normal state (hereinafter, referred to as It is controlled to be in the normal effect mode). Further, if the effect control CPU 101 is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability variation state flag indicating that it is a probability variation state, and the time saving status flag that indicates a time saving status (step S 671).

  If the received effect control command is a short time state background designation command (step S 672), the effect control CPU 101 causes the background screen of the effect display device 9 to correspond to the short time state (for example, a background screen with a green background color) ) (Step S673). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the short time state (low probability / high base state), the effect mode according to the short time state is displayed by displaying the background screen according to the short state. (Also referred to as time-saving effect mode). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets the time saving state flag (step S 674).

  If the received effect control command is a definite variation state background designation command (step S 675), the effect control CPU 101 causes the background screen of the effect display device 9 to correspond to the probable variation state (for example, a background screen of red background color) ) (Step S676). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a definite change state (high probability / high base state), a background screen according to the positive change state is displayed to display an effect mode according to the positive change state (hereinafter referred to as (Also referred to as a probability variation production mode). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets the probability change state flag (step S677).

  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 S 678). Then, the process proceeds to step S611.

  FIG. 37 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 hold display control process for controlling the display of the hold display (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).

  38 to 41 are flowcharts showing the hold display control process (step S800A). In the hold display control process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed (step S6000). It should be noted that whether or not the customer waiting demonstration display is in progress is, for example, not during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol (for example, the value of the fluctuation time timer set in the effect symbol fluctuation start process is 0), and the first hold By confirming that there is neither storage nor second pending storage (for example, the first pending storage count and the second pending storage count updated in steps S656, S659, S662, S666 are both 0). It can be determined. If the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed, the on-hold display control process ends. That is, even if the start prize is newly generated while the customer waiting demonstration is displayed, since the variable display is immediately started and there is almost no time to display the hold display, the process of displaying the hold display after step S6001 is not performed. The process is ended as it is (without displaying the hold display).

  In addition, even during the fluctuation display of the production design, there is neither the 1st reservation memory nor the 2nd reservation memory, the remaining time of the fluctuation display under execution is extremely small and it is just before the end of the fluctuation display (for example, the remainder Even in the case where it is within 1 second), there is virtually no time to display the on-hold display substantially even if a start-up winning anew occurs. The processing may be terminated as it is without displaying the display.

  Also, for example, instead of starting the waiting for customer demonstration display immediately after stopping the variable display of the effect pattern, the waiting for customer demonstration display after a predetermined period (for example, one minute) has elapsed since the end of the last variable display. If it is configured to start, it is a period during which there is no pending storage even during this predetermined period, and the variable display is not being executed, so it is determined as Y in step S6000 and the process is ended as it is. It is also good.

  If the pending display control process is ended by determining Y in step S6000 while the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed, the pending storage number addition designation command (first pending storage number addition designation command, second pending storage number addition designation) Since the pending indication is not increased even when the command is received, the pending storage number subtraction designation command (first pending storage number subtraction designation command, second pending storage number subtraction designation command) is thereafter received. Control is performed not to execute the processing of steps S663 and S667 of the command analysis processing and not to delete the pending display. In this case, for example, when it is determined that Y is determined in steps S655 and S658 of the command analysis processing and a new pending storage count addition designation command is received, it is confirmed whether or not a customer waiting demonstration is being displayed, If the waiting demonstration is being displayed, a flag indicating that is set, and then, when the pending storage number subtraction designation command is received (Y in steps S661 and S665), the flag is set, and step S663 is performed. , S667 may not be executed. Further, in this case, the process of steps S656, S659, S662, and S666 is also skipped instead of skipping only the process of increasing or decreasing the pending display, and the process of increasing or decreasing the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number itself You may choose not to

  If the customer waiting demonstration is not being displayed, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether a new start winning combination has occurred and a command at the time of starting winning combination has been newly received (step S6001). Specifically, if a new command is stored in the first start winning command storage area or the second start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 36, a new start winning occurs and a new start winning combination is generated. It can be determined that the command of has been received.

  If a command at the time of start winning is newly received (Y in step S6001), the CPU for effect control 101 confirms whether or not an appearance effect is being executed (step S6001a). If the appearance effect is being executed, the effect control CPU 101 interrupts the appearance effect being executed (step S6001 b), and displays the pending display that is the target of the interrupted appearance effect (step S6001 c). Then, the process proceeds to step S6002.

  If the appearance effect is not being executed, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the extinction effect is being executed (step S6001 d). If the annihilation effect is being executed, the effect control CPU 101 interrupts the annihilation effect being executed (step S6001 e), and proceeds to step S6002. If the annihilation effect is not being executed, the process directly proceeds to step S6002.

  In step S6002, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability / high base state) (step S6002). Note that, specifically, whether or not the gaming state is the definite change state can be determined by checking whether the positive change state flag (see step S677) is set.

  If it is not a definite change state, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether the gaming state is a short time state (low probability / high base state) (step S6003). Note that whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the time saving state flag (see step S674) is set.

  If the gaming state is the short time state (low probability / high base state) (in other words, if it is in the short time effect mode), the effect control CPU 101 holds for determining whether to execute the on-hold notice effect. Whether to perform a lottery process using a random number for determining whether or not to execute a suspension preview effect based on the newly received fluctuation category command using the preview determination table, and to execute a suspension preview effect or not Are determined (step S6004).

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the hold notice determination table for determining whether or not the hold notice effect is to be executed. As shown in FIG. 43, determination values are respectively allocated to each of the on-hold notice determination tables with and without the on-hold notice effect and in the on-hold notice effect.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 43, when it is specified that the change notification type becomes the change pattern type of non-reach CA2-1 by the change category command in the suspension notice determination table (specifically, the command C600 (H) is received If it is specified that the variation pattern type of super CA 2-7 is to be used by the variation category command (specifically, if command C 607 (H) is received), and if the variation category command is The determination value is assigned only when it is specified that the variation pattern type is −3 (specifically, when the command C612 (H) or the command C 615 (H) is received). Therefore, in this embodiment, the on-hold notice effect can be performed only in the case of non-reach out, super reach out, or super reach jackpot. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43, it is decided to execute the on-hold notice effect at a rate of 5% when non-reach is lost, and at a rate of 60% when super-reach is lost. It is decided to execute the on-hold notice effect, and in the case of a super reach jackpot, it is decided to execute on-hold notice effect at a rate of 80%.

  It should be noted that not only the mode shown in this embodiment but also non-reach out, super reach out, and a variation category other than the super reach jackpot may be configured to be able to be executed for the advance notice of suspension. In this case, for example, only whether or not a big hit is determined based on the variation category command may be specified, and in accordance with the specified result, the on-hold notice effect may be executable. Further, in this embodiment, the case of executing the on-hold notice effect (the so-called on-off notice effect on the case) is shown even in the case of non-reach out or super reach out, but in the case of unreach out Alternatively, the pending advance announcement may not be performed, or may be executed only when the super reach jackpot is reached.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the case of the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or the time saving state (low probability / high base state), the processing of step S6004 or step S6012 described later is executed to hold on-hold notice effect. There is a case to execute, but as already explained, in the case of the time saving state (high base state), the process of the winning determination for the starting winning to the first start winning opening 13 is not executed and the symbol designation Since no command or variation category command is transmitted (see step S1215A), there may be a case where the on-hold notice effect is executed only on the second on-hold storage.

  If it is decided not to execute the on-hold notice effect (N in step S6005), the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the appearance effect in the normal effect mode (step S6006).

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is a definite change state (high probability / high base state) or a short time state (low probability / high base state), a specific hold display different from the normal mode hold display is displayed. . The “specific suspension display” is a suspension display for operation display at a predetermined cycle, and in this embodiment, a specific suspension display of a mode in which one rotation counterclockwise is performed at a cycle of one second is displayed. Note that the “specific suspension display” is not limited to the one described in this embodiment, but may be, for example, one that swings in the horizontal direction or the vertical direction at a predetermined cycle, as long as the operation display is performed at a predetermined cycle. The size may change in a predetermined cycle, or the pattern or color in the hold display may change in a predetermined cycle.

  Further, in this embodiment, the appearance effect is executed when the specific hold display is displayed. "Appearance effect" is an effect to be executed along with the display of the specific hold display, and in this embodiment, as the appearance effect, for example, as shown in FIG. An effect is carried out in such a manner that the density gradually increases from the invisible state ((0) in FIG. 45A) to a state in which the density is easily visible ((1) to (4) in FIG. 45A). Be done. In this embodiment, it takes about one second after the appearance effect is started, and the density of the hold display is maximized to be in a state where it is easy to view ((4) in FIG. 45A).

  The “appearance effect” is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment, but may be any effect mode as long as it is an effect to be executed along with the display of the specific hold display. For example, not only the concentration of the pending display is gradually changing, but as the appearance effect, the effect of the aspect such that the size of the pending display is small and the visual recognition status gradually increases May be performed. In addition, it is not necessary that the hold display is necessarily displayed in the appearance effect, and if it can be recognized that the player is executing along with the display of the specific hold display, the hold display is not displayed as the appearance effect. An effect may be performed in such a manner as to display a predetermined character. Moreover, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which it takes about one second after the appearance effect starts to be in a state in which the on-hold display is easily visible. However, the effect period of the appearance effect is shown in this embodiment. For example, the presentation period of the appearance presentation may be very short (for example, 0.1 seconds), and it may appear that the hold display is displayed almost immediately.

  Further, in this embodiment, the appearance effect is configured to be executed when the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and also when the gaming state is a normal state , May be configured to be performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a definite change state (high probability / high base state), the operation display of the hold display is started while the appearance effect is being executed. Therefore, in the case of a definite change state (high probability / high base state), effects such that the concentration gradually becomes darker while the hold display is operated are performed, and the display of the specific hold display is in progress during the appearance effect An indication of the manner to be initiated is provided. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the time saving state (low probability / high base state), the operation display of the hold display is started after the appearance effect is performed. Therefore, in the case of the time saving state (low probability / high base state), an effect is performed such that the concentration gradually becomes darker in the state where the hold display is not operated and the operation display of the hold display after the appearance effect is finished. Is displayed, and the display of an aspect such that the display of the specific hold display is started after the appearance effect is performed is performed.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when it is decided not to execute the on-hold notice effect, the specific on-hold display and the appearance effect are executed in the normal effect mode, but it is decided to execute on-off notice effect In the case where it is determined, the specific hold display and the appearance effect are executed in the pre-reading advance notice mode. In this embodiment, while a specific pending display or appearance effect of a normal presentation mode is executed in a mode of displaying a suspended display in white triangular display inside a white circular display, a suspended display is displayed in white. In the aspect displayed in red triangle display inside the round display, the specific hold display and appearance effect of the prefetch notice mode are executed. Hereinafter, in this embodiment, the specific hold display and appearance effect of the normal production mode are also referred to as “normal specific hold display” and “normal appearance effect”, respectively, and “pre-read specific advance display and appearance effect of the prefetch notice mode” It is also referred to as “specified pending display” or “pre-read appearance effect”.

  In addition, the modes of “normal specification hold display”, “normal appearance effect”, “pre-reading specific hold display”, and “pre-read appearance effect” are not limited to those shown in this embodiment, but the hold notice effect (pre-read notice effect ) May be recognized as to whether or not () is being executed. For example, while the hold display is rotated in “normal specification hold display” and “normal appearance effect”, the hold display is swung in the horizontal direction and the up-down direction in “prediction specific hold display” and “preread appearance effect”. You may do so.

  In step S6006, the CPU for effect control 101 starts execution of the normal appearing effect without the operation display of the hold display. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the newly received pending storage number addition designation command is the first pending storage number addition designation command or the second pending storage number addition designation command, and the first pending If it is a storage number addition designation command, execution of normal appearance effect is started in the first hold storage display unit 9a. Also, at this time, for example, if no hold display is displayed on the first hold storage display unit 9a (that is, if there is no first hold storage), the first hold storage display unit 9a The execution of the normal appearance effect is started in the area of 1, and if one hold display is displayed on the first hold storage display unit 9a (that is, if there is one first hold storage), the first hold storage display unit 9a In the second area of, the execution of the normal appearance effect starts. On the other hand, if it is the second reserve storage number addition designation command, execution of the normal appearance effect is started in the second reserve storage display unit 9b. Also, at this time, for example, if no hold display is displayed on the second hold storage display unit 9b (that is, if there is no second hold storage), the first one of the second hold storage display unit 9b The execution of the normal appearance effect is started in the area of 2nd, and if the 1st holding display is displayed on the 2nd holding storage display section 9b (that is, if there is 1 second holding storage), the 2nd holding storage display section 9b In the second area of, the execution of the normal appearance effect starts.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a normal appearance effect in-progress flag (no operation) indicating that the normal appearance effect is not being performed without the operation display of the hold display (step S6007). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a predetermined value (in the present example, a value corresponding to one second) to the appearance effect period measurement timer for measuring the effect period of the appearance effect (step S6008). Then, the process proceeds to step S6027.

  If it is decided to execute the on-hold notice effect (Y in step S6005), the effect control CPU 101 starts to execute the pre-read appearance effect without the operation display of the on-hold display (step S6009). In this case, the fact that the on-hold notice effect is executed means that the second on-hold storage is increased by 1, so that the effect control CPU 101 starts the execution of the prefetch appearance effect on the second on-hold storage display unit 9b. Also, at this time, for example, if no hold display is displayed on the second hold storage display unit 9b (that is, if there is no second hold storage), the first one of the second hold storage display unit 9b The execution of the prefetching appearance effect is started in the area of 2nd, and if 1 hold display is displayed on the second hold storage display unit 9b (that is, if there is one second hold storage), the second hold storage display unit 9b In the second area of, the execution of the prefetch appearance effect starts.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a prefetch appearance effect in-progress flag (no operation) indicating that the prefetch appearance effect is not being performed, which is not accompanied by the operation display of the hold display (step S6010). Further, the CPU for effect control 101 sets a predetermined value (in the present example, a value corresponding to one second) in the appearance effect period measurement timer (step S6011). Then, the process proceeds to step S6027.

  If the gaming state is a definite change state (high probability / high base state) (Y in step S6002. In other words, if it is in a positive change effect mode), the effect control CPU 101 follows the same processing as step S6004 to hold a notice A lottery process using random numbers is performed based on the newly received fluctuation category command using the determination table, and it is determined whether or not to perform a suspension notice effect (step S6012).

  If it is decided not to execute the on-hold notice effect (N in step S6013), the effect control CPU 101 already displays the on-hold indication on the first on-hold storage display unit 9a or the second on-hold storage display unit 9b. It is checked whether or not the display, the pre-reading specific hold display) is displayed (step S6014). If the specification holding display has already been made, it is checked whether or not the operation position of the specification holding display being displayed has become the predetermined reference operation position (step S6015). In this embodiment, the specific suspension display is displayed in the form of displaying in a triangular display inside the circular display as described above, but one vertex of the triangle in the triangular display is directed upward. It is assumed that a predetermined reference operation position is established. If the operation position of the specific suspension display being displayed is not the predetermined reference operation position, the effect control CPU 101 indicates that the normal appearance effect is not immediately started but is waiting for the start of the normal appearance effect. The normal standby flag is set (step S6016). Then, the process proceeds to step S6027.

  When the specific hold display is not displayed (N in step S6014) or when the operation position of the specific hold display during display is a predetermined reference operation position (Y in step S6015), the CPU 101 for effect control The execution of the normal appearance effect accompanied by the operation display of the hold display is started (step S6017). In this case, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the newly received pending storage number addition designation command is the first pending storage number addition designation command or the second pending storage number addition designation command, and the first pending If it is a storage number addition designation command, execution of normal appearance effect is started in the first hold storage display unit 9a. Also, at this time, for example, if no hold display is displayed on the first hold storage display unit 9a (that is, if there is no first hold storage), the first hold storage display unit 9a The execution of the normal appearance effect is started in the area of 1, and if one hold display is displayed on the first hold storage display unit 9a (that is, if there is one first hold storage), the first hold storage display unit 9a In the second area of, the execution of the normal appearance effect starts. On the other hand, if it is the second reserve storage number addition designation command, execution of the normal appearance effect is started in the second reserve storage display unit 9b. Also, at this time, for example, if no hold display is displayed on the second hold storage display unit 9b (that is, if there is no second hold storage), the first one of the second hold storage display unit 9b The execution of the normal appearance effect is started in the area of 2nd, and if the 1st holding display is displayed on the 2nd holding storage display section 9b (that is, if there is 1 second holding storage), the 2nd holding storage display section 9b In the second area of, the execution of the normal appearance effect starts.

  In addition, when execution of the normal appearance effect accompanied by the operation display of the suspension display is started in step S6017, the state in which the suspension display is the predetermined reference operation position (in this example, the triangle inside the circle display of the suspension display) It is assumed that the rotation operation of the hold display is started from the state in which one vertex of the display triangle points upward.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a normal appearance effect executing flag (with operation) indicating that the normal appearance effect with the operation display of the suspension display is being performed (step S6018). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a predetermined value (in the present example, a value corresponding to one second) in the appearance effect period measurement timer (step S6019). Then, the process proceeds to step S6027.

  When it is determined to execute the on-hold notice effect (Y in step S6013), the CPU for effect control 101 already displays the on-hold indication on the first on-hold storage display unit 9a or the second on-hold storage display unit 9b. It is checked whether or not the display, the pre-reading specific hold display) is displayed (step S6020). If the specification holding display has already been made, it is checked whether the operation position of the specification holding display being displayed is the predetermined reference operation position (step S6021). If the operation position of the specific suspension display being displayed is not the predetermined reference operation position, the effect control CPU 101 indicates that the pre-reading appearance effect is not immediately started, but is waiting for the start appearance of the pre-reading appearance effect. The preread standby flag is set (step S6022). Then, the process proceeds to step S6027.

  When the specific hold display is not displayed (N in step S6020) or when the operation position of the specific hold display during display is a predetermined reference operation position (Y in step S6021), the CPU 101 for effect control The execution of the prefetch appearance effect accompanied by the operation display of the hold display is started (step S6023). In this case, the fact that the on-hold notice effect is executed means that the second on-hold storage is increased by 1, so that the effect control CPU 101 starts the execution of the prefetch appearance effect on the second on-hold storage display unit 9b. Also, at this time, for example, if no hold display is displayed on the second hold storage display unit 9b (that is, if there is no second hold storage), the first one of the second hold storage display unit 9b The execution of the prefetching appearance effect is started in the area of 2nd, and if 1 hold display is displayed on the second hold storage display unit 9b (that is, if there is one second hold storage), the second hold storage display unit 9b In the second area of, the execution of the prefetch appearance effect starts.

  In addition, when the execution of the pre-read appearance effect accompanied by the operation display of the suspension display is started in step S6023, the state in which the suspension display is at the predetermined reference operation position (in this example, the triangle inside the circle display of the suspension display) It is assumed that the rotation operation of the hold display is started from the state in which one vertex of the display triangle points upward.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a prefetch appearance effect under execution flag (with operation) indicating that the prefetch appearance effect is being executed accompanied by the operation display of the hold display (step S6024). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a predetermined value (in the present example, a value corresponding to one second) to the appearance effect period measurement timer (step S6025). Then, the process proceeds to step S6027.

  If the gaming state is neither a definite change state nor a short time state (N in step S6003; that is, a normal state (low probability / low base state)), the CPU 101 for effect control is not the specific hold display. The pending display of the mode is incremented by 1 (step S6026). In this case, if the hold storage number addition designation command newly received this time is the first hold storage number addition designation command, the effect control CPU 101 displays the first hold display (for example, in the normal mode in the first hold storage display unit 9a) , White round display) is increased by one. In addition, if the hold storage number addition designation command newly received this time is the second hold storage number addition designation command, the effect control CPU 101 displays the second hold display in the normal mode (for example, Increase the white circle) by one.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the normal standby flag is set (step S6027). If the normal standby flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the operation position of the specific suspension display being displayed is the predetermined reference operation position (step S6028). If the operation position of the specific suspension display being displayed is a predetermined reference operation position, the effect control CPU 101 resets the normal standby flag (step S6029).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts execution of the normal appearance effect accompanied by the operation display of the hold display (step S6030). In this case, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the newly received pending storage number addition designation command is the first pending storage number addition designation command or the second pending storage number addition designation command, and the first pending If it is a storage number addition designation command, execution of normal appearance effect is started in the first hold storage display unit 9a. Also, at this time, for example, if no hold display is displayed on the first hold storage display unit 9a (that is, if there is no first hold storage), the first hold storage display unit 9a The execution of the normal appearance effect is started in the area of 1, and if one hold display is displayed on the first hold storage display unit 9a (that is, if there is one first hold storage), the first hold storage display unit 9a In the second area of, the execution of the normal appearance effect starts. On the other hand, if it is the second reserve storage number addition designation command, execution of the normal appearance effect is started in the second reserve storage display unit 9b. Also, at this time, for example, if no hold display is displayed on the second hold storage display unit 9b (that is, if there is no second hold storage), the first one of the second hold storage display unit 9b The execution of the normal appearance effect is started in the area of 2nd, and if the 1st holding display is displayed on the 2nd holding storage display section 9b (that is, if there is 1 second holding storage), the 2nd holding storage display section 9b In the second area of, the execution of the normal appearance effect starts.

  In addition, when execution of the normal appearance effect accompanied by the operation display of the suspension display is started in step S6030, the state in which the suspension display is the predetermined reference operation position (in this example, the triangle inside the circle display of the suspension display) It is assumed that the rotation operation of the hold display is started from the state in which one vertex of the display triangle points upward.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag (with operation) during normal appearance effect execution (step S6031). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a predetermined value (in the present example, a value corresponding to one second) to the appearance effect period measurement timer (step S6032). Then, the process proceeds to step S6039. In this embodiment, the appearance effect is performed for one second by the process of step S6032 or step S6038 described later, but in the appearance effect, the hold display is at the predetermined reference operation position. Since it is started after waiting for the state (maximum 1 second), it may take up to about 2 seconds from the occurrence of the start winning to the completion of the display of the hold display. Therefore, when the period until the pending display reaches the predetermined reference operation position is a predetermined period (for example, 0.7 seconds) or more, an appearance effect (for example, 0.5) in which the effect period is shortened It may be configured to execute the second) or to limit the appearance effect to not be performed. By this configuration, it is possible to prevent the period until the display of the hold display is completed becoming too long.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the pre-read standby flag is set (step S6033). If the pre-reading standby flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the operation position of the specific suspension display being displayed is the predetermined reference operation position (step S6034). If the operation position of the specific suspension display being displayed is the predetermined reference operation position, the effect control CPU 101 resets the prefetch standby flag (step S6035).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts execution of the pre-read appearance effect accompanied by the operation display of the hold display (step S6036). In this case, the fact that the on-hold notice effect is executed means that the second on-hold storage is increased by 1, so that the effect control CPU 101 starts the execution of the prefetch appearance effect on the second on-hold storage display unit 9b. Also, at this time, for example, if no hold display is displayed on the second hold storage display unit 9b (that is, if there is no second hold storage), the first one of the second hold storage display unit 9b The execution of the prefetching appearance effect is started in the area of 2nd, and if 1 hold display is displayed on the second hold storage display unit 9b (that is, if there is one second hold storage), the second hold storage display unit 9b In the second area of, the execution of the prefetch appearance effect starts.

  In addition, when execution of the normal appearance effect accompanied by the operation display of the suspension display is started in step S6036, the state in which the suspension display is the predetermined reference operation position (in this example, the triangle inside the circle display of the suspension display) It is assumed that the rotation operation of the hold display is started from the state in which one vertex of the display triangle points upward.

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 sets a flag (with operation) under execution of pre-read appearance effect (step S6037). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a predetermined value (in the present example, a value corresponding to one second) to the appearance effect period measurement timer (step S 6038). Then, the process proceeds to step S6039.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability / high base state) by executing the processing of steps S6014 to S6025 and S6027 to S6038, the identification already displayed is displayed. Control is performed to start execution of appearance effects (normal appearance effect, prefetch appearance effect) accompanied by the operation display of the hold display in a manner synchronized with the operation display of the hold display.

  In this embodiment, the operation display of the hold display "synchronizes" means that the timing at which the hold display becomes the predetermined reference operation position is the same timing among the plurality of hold displays accompanied by the operation display. It is to be. Specifically, in this embodiment, when a plurality of specific hold displays are displayed or when an appearance effect accompanied by a hold display operation is performed, the triangle of the triangular display inside the circular display of the hold display The display control is performed such that the timing at which one vertex is in the upward direction is the same.

  The mode of synchronizing the operation display of the hold display is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, even in the case where there are a plurality of hold displays having different operation cycles, such as a plurality of hold displays having rotation cycles of 1 second and 2 seconds, the hold display is upward. The timing at which it is facing is the same timing (in this case, when the hold display of rotation cycle 2 seconds makes one rotation and turns upward again, the hold display of rotation cycle 1 second makes 2 rotations, and it turns up again Direction). In addition, even if there is a mixture of different display modes with different operation modes, for example, there is a rotation display and a rocking display, etc., one of the storage displays is facing upward. When one rotation display is started from the other storage display and the other storage display starts to swing from the lowermost position in the up and down direction, one of the storage displays will face upward again after one cycle of operation cycle. The other hold indication may be in the state of being at the lower end again. As such, the timing at which the pending display becomes the predetermined reference operation position in any form may be the same timing.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a definite change state (high probability / high base state), a new start winning combination has occurred by executing the processing of steps S6014 to S6025 and S6027 to S6038. When the specific hold display already displayed at the timing is not at the predetermined reference operation position, it waits until it reaches the predetermined reference operation position, and then appears effect accompanied by the operation display of the hold display (normal appearance effect, prefetch appearance) By starting the execution of the effect), the appearance effect accompanied by the operation display of the hold display is performed in a manner synchronized with the operation display of the specific hold display already displayed. Therefore, there is a temporal shift between the timing when the start winning occurs and the timing when the appearance effect with the operation display of the suspension display is started, but in this embodiment, the operation cycle of the suspension display is As it is about one second, you do not feel a big discomfort.

  At the timing when the start winning is generated, the appearance effect (for example, still image) is displayed in a mode not accompanied by the operation display, and the operation display of the appearance effect is started at the timing when the predetermined reference operation position is reached. You may Further, for example, the appearance effect accompanied by the operation display of the hold display may be started in synchronization with the hold display already displayed simultaneously with the occurrence of the start winning, without waiting for the predetermined reference operation position. In this case, for example, the appearance effect accompanied by the operation of the suspension display is always executed in the background, and the display of the appearance effect being executed in the background is started at the timing of occurrence of the start winning. do it.

  In addition, as described in this embodiment, after a new start winning is generated, it waits until it reaches a predetermined reference operation position (a position where the operation display can be synchronized), and then an appearance effect accompanied by the operation display of the suspension display is performed. When configured to be executed, a case may be considered in which a new start winning combination occurs while waiting until the position where the operation display can be synchronized. In such a case, for example, information such as appearance effects for the suspension on standby and the mode of the specific suspension display may be temporarily stored, and the processing of S6014 to S6025 and S6027 to S6038 may be performed for the latest start winning combination. You should do it. And, even when there are a plurality of reservations, since the synchronization timing of the operation display in the appearance effect and the specific suspension display is the same, when the operation display can be synchronized with the latest start winning, By simultaneously starting the appearance effect for the latest hold and the appearance effect for the hold that was on standby, the appearance effect with the operation display of the hold display may be started at the same time.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether the value of the appearance effect period measurement timer is 0 or not (step S6039). If the value of the appearance effect period measurement timer is not 0, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts one from the value of the appearance effect period measurement timer (step S6040). Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the value of the appearance effect period measurement timer after subtraction is 0 (step S6041).

  If the value of the appearance effect period measurement timer after subtraction is 0 (that is, if the effect period of appearance effect is ended), the CPU 101 for effect control sets a flag (no operation) during normal appearance effect execution Whether or not it is confirmed (step S6042). If the normal appearance effect executing flag (no operation) is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the normal appearance effect executing flag (no operation) (step S6043).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the specific hold display (normal specific hold display, prefetch specific hold display) is already displayed on the first hold storage display unit 9a or the second hold storage display unit 9b ( Step S6044). If the specification holding display has already been made, it is checked whether or not the operation position of the specification holding display being displayed has become the predetermined reference operation position (step S 6045). If the operation position of the specific hold display being displayed is not the predetermined reference operation position, the effect control CPU 101 normally does not immediately start the display of the specific hold display, but waits for the start of the normal specific hold display. Setting the normal hold / standby flag indicating that the device is on (step S6046). Then, the process proceeds to step S6059.

  When the specific hold display is not displayed (N in step S6044) or when the operation position of the specific hold display being displayed is a predetermined reference operation position (Y in step S6045), the CPU 101 for effect control , The display of the normal specific hold display is started (step S6047). In this case, the effect control CPU 101 normally specifies the position where the normal appearing effect is being performed in the first holding memory display portion 9a when the normal appearance effect is being performed in the first holding memory display portion 9a. Increase the pending display by one. When the effect control CPU 101 is executing the normal appearance effect in the second hold storage display unit 9b, the specific identification hold is normally performed at the position where the normal appearance effect is executed in the second hold storage display unit 9b. Increase the display by 1.

  In addition, when the display of the normal identification hold display is started in step S6047, the state in which the hold display is at the predetermined reference operation position (in this example, one vertex of the triangle of the triangle display inside the round display of the hold display It is assumed that the rotation operation of the hold display is started from the state where the F. is directed upward.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the normal appearing effect which has been executed before the processing of step S6047, an effect is made such that the density of the suspension display is gradually increased, so that it appears on the appearance In this case, the display is performed such that the operation display of the hold display is started after the density of the hold display gradually becomes dark and becomes easy to view.

  If the normal appearance effect execution in progress flag (no operation) is not set (N in step S6042), the CPU 101 for production control checks whether or not the prefetch appearance effect in progress flag (no operation) is set ( Step S6048). If the prefetch appearance effect in-execution flag (no operation) is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the prefetch appearance effect in-execution flag (no operation) (step S6049).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the specific hold display (normal specific hold display, prefetch specific hold display) is already displayed on the first hold storage display unit 9a or the second hold storage display unit 9b ( Step S6050). If the specification holding display has already been made, it is checked whether the operation position of the specification holding display being displayed is the predetermined reference operation position (step S6051). If the operation position of the specific hold display being displayed is not the predetermined reference operation position, the effect control CPU 101 does not immediately start the display of the prefetch specific hold display but waits for the display start of the prefetch specific hold display. The read hold pending flag is set to indicate that it is (step S6052). Then, the process proceeds to step S6059.

  When the specific hold display is not displayed (N in step S6050) or when the operation position of the specific hold display during display is a predetermined reference operation position (Y in step S6051), the effect control CPU 101 The display of the prefetch specific hold display is started (step S6053). In this case, the fact that the on-hold notice effect is executed means that the second on-hold memory is increased by 1. Therefore, the effect control CPU 101 is the position at which the second on-off storage display unit 9b was executing the prefetch appearance effect Increase the read ahead specific hold indication by one.

  In addition, when the display of the prefetch specific hold display is started in step S6053, the state where the hold display is at the predetermined reference operation position (in this example, one vertex of the triangle of the triangular display inside the circular display of the hold display) It is assumed that the rotation operation of the hold display is started from the state where the F. is directed upward.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the pre-read appearance effect performed before the process of step S6053, an effect is performed such that the density of the suspension display is gradually increased. In this case, the display is performed such that the operation display of the hold display is started after the density of the hold display gradually becomes dark and becomes easy to view.

  If the pre-read appearance effect executing flag (no operation) is not set (N in step S6048), the CPU 101 for production control checks whether the normal appearance effect executing flag (with operation) is set ( Step S6054). If the normal appearance effect executing flag (operation present) is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the normal appearance effect executing flag (operation present) (step S6055).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts displaying the normal identification hold display (step S6056). In this case, the effect control CPU 101 normally specifies the position where the normal appearing effect is being performed in the first holding memory display portion 9a when the normal appearance effect is being performed in the first holding memory display portion 9a. Increase the pending display by one. When the effect control CPU 101 is executing the normal appearance effect in the second hold storage display unit 9b, the specific identification hold is normally performed at the position where the normal appearance effect is executed in the second hold storage display unit 9b. Increase the display by 1.

  In this embodiment, the appearance effect including the operation display is performed before the process of step S6056 is performed, and the effect period of the appearance effect is performed at the timing when the operation display of the operation cycle of exactly one cycle is performed. Is switched to the normal specific display in the process of step S6056, the normal specific hold display is displayed in synchronization with the operation display of the other specific hold display even when a plurality of specific hold displays are displayed. It will be done. In addition, on the appearance, while the operation display of the hold display is executed, the display is performed such that the density of the hold display gradually becomes dark and it becomes easy to view.

  If the normal appearance rendering in progress flag (with operation) is not set (N in step S6054, that is, if the prefetch appearance effect in progress flag (with operation) is set), the effect control CPU 101 performs prefetching appearance The effect executing flag (with operation) is reset (step S6057).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts display of the prefetch specific hold display (step S6058). In this case, the fact that the on-hold notice effect is executed means that the second on-hold memory is increased by 1. Therefore, the effect control CPU 101 is the position at which the second on-off storage display unit 9b was executing the prefetch appearance effect Increase the read ahead specific hold indication by one.

  In this embodiment, the appearance effect including the operation display is performed before the process of step S6058 is performed, and the effect period of the appearance effect is performed at the timing when the operation display of the operation cycle of exactly one cycle is performed. Is switched to the prefetching specific display in the process of step S6058, the prefetching specific suspend display is displayed in synchronization with the operation display of the other specific suspend display even when a plurality of specific suspend displays are displayed. It will be done. In addition, on the appearance, while the operation display of the hold display is executed, the display is performed such that the density of the hold display gradually becomes dark and it becomes easy to view.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether the normal hold standby flag is set or not (step S6059). If the normal hold standby flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the operation position of the specific hold display being displayed is a predetermined reference operation position (step S6060). If the operation position of the specific suspension display being displayed is a predetermined reference operation position, the effect control CPU 101 resets the normal suspension standby flag (step S6061).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts display of the normal identification hold display (step S6062). In this case, the effect control CPU 101 normally specifies the position where the normal appearing effect is being performed in the first holding memory display portion 9a when the normal appearance effect is being performed in the first holding memory display portion 9a. Increase the pending display by one. When the effect control CPU 101 is executing the normal appearance effect in the second hold storage display unit 9b, the specific identification hold is normally performed at the position where the normal appearance effect is executed in the second hold storage display unit 9b. Increase the display by 1.

  In addition, when the display of the normal specific hold display is started in step S6062, the state where the hold display is at the predetermined reference operation position (in this example, one vertex of the triangle of the triangular display inside the round display of the hold display) It is assumed that the rotation operation of the hold display is started from the state where the F. is directed upward).

  Further, in this embodiment, in the normal appearing effect which has been executed before the processing of step S6062, an effect is made such that the density of the suspension display is gradually increased, so that it appears on the appearance In this case, the display is performed such that the operation display of the hold display is started after the density of the hold display gradually becomes dark and becomes easy to view.

  If the normal hold standby flag is not set (N in step S6059), the CPU 101 for effect control checks whether or not the pre-reading hold standby flag is set (step S6063). If the pre-reading hold standby flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the operation position of the specific hold display being displayed is a predetermined reference operation position (step S6064). If the operation position of the specific suspension display being displayed is the predetermined reference operation position, the effect control CPU 101 resets the prefetch suspension flag (step S6065).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts display of the prefetch specific hold display (step S6066). In this case, the fact that the on-hold notice effect is executed means that the second on-hold memory is increased by 1. Therefore, the effect control CPU 101 is the position at which the second on-off storage display unit 9b was executing the prefetch appearance effect Increase the read ahead specific hold indication by one.

  In addition, when the display of the prefetch specific hold display is started in step S6066, the state where the hold display is at the predetermined reference operation position (in this example, one vertex of the triangle of the triangular display inside the circular display of the hold display) It is assumed that the rotation operation of the hold display is started from the state where the F. is directed upward).

  Further, in this embodiment, in the pre-read appearance effect performed before the process of step S6066, an effect is made such that the density of the suspension display is gradually increased, so that it appears on the appearance In this case, the display is performed such that the operation display of the hold display is started after the density of the hold display gradually becomes dark and becomes easy to view.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the short time state (low probability / high base state) by executing the processing of steps S6042 to S6053 and S6059 to S6066, the operation display of the suspension display is performed. After the appearance effect (normal appearance effect, prefetch appearance effect) not accompanied is performed, control is performed to start the operation display of the hold display in a mode synchronized with the operation display of the specific hold display already displayed. In this case, when the specific hold display already displayed at the timing when the effect period of the appearance effect ends is not the predetermined reference operation position, the specific hold display is displayed after waiting until the predetermined reference operation position is reached. And the operation display of the hold display is started. In this embodiment, the moving image data used for the appearance effect without the operation display of the hold display has a maximum concentration for a predetermined period (for example, one second of the operation cycle) even after the effect period of the appearance effect has passed. It is assumed that there is a data length sufficient to display the pending display in the normal state, and the pending display can be displayed without interruption even if the display of the specific pending display is started after waiting until the timing at which the operation display is synchronized.

  Further, in this embodiment, the on-hold notice effect is executed by the execution of steps S6009, S6023, S6036, S6053, S6058, and S6066 to display the prefetch appearance effect and the prefetch specific hold display. As the display is started and the second hold display is digested one by one, the display position of the advance read specified hold display of the notice target is shifted one by one, and finally the read ahead specified hold display of the notice target is digested By deleting from the second hold storage display unit 9b, the hold notice effect is ended (see step S667).

  Further, in this embodiment, when it is determined in steps S6014, S6044 and S6050 whether or not there is a specific pending display being displayed, whether the specific pending display is a normal specific pending display or whether it is a prefetch specific pending display. There is no particular distinction. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the normal specific hold display is already displayed, the read ahead specific hold display is newly displayed, or when the read ahead specific hold display is already displayed, the normal specific hold display is newly displayed. It may be displayed, and it is possible to display the normal specific hold display and the prefetch specific hold display simultaneously, and the normal specific hold display operation display and the prefetch specific hold display operation display. It is supposed to be synchronized.

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory view showing the relationship between the gaming state (mode), the mode of the hold display, the presence or absence of the appearance effect, and the synchronization timing of the operation display of the hold display. In this embodiment, when the on-hold display control process shown in FIG. 38 to FIG. 41 is executed, as shown in FIG. 44, when the gaming state is a positive change state (positive change effect mode) In the case of the mode), the specific hold display is displayed as the hold display, and the appearance effect is executed along with the display of the specific hold display. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the normal state (normal effect mode), the hold display of the normal mode is displayed, and the appearance effect is not executed. In addition, when it is a normal state (normal production mode), you may comprise so that appearance presentation of what is displayed of the pending | holding display of a normal aspect may be performed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 44, when the gaming state is a definite change state (positive change effect mode), when the specific hold display is already displayed, the specific hold being displayed is already in progress during the appearing effect. The operation display of the hold display is started in synchronization with the operation display of the display. Further, as shown in FIG. 44, when the gaming state is the short time state (time reduction effect mode), when the specific hold display is already displayed, the specific hold display which is already being displayed after the appearance effect is executed. The operation display of the hold display is started in synchronization with the operation display of.

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of the appearance effect and the disappearance effect. As already described, in this embodiment, as the appearance effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 45 (A), from the state ((0) in FIG. An effect is executed in such a manner that the density gradually becomes dark and changes to a state ((1) to (4) in FIG. 45 (A)) that is easy to view. In this embodiment, it takes about one second after the appearance effect is started, and the density of the hold display is maximized, resulting in a state in which visual recognition is easy ((4) in FIG. 45A). Also, as shown in FIG. 45 (B) as the annihilation effect, in the pending display, the density is dark and it is difficult to visually recognize the density gradually from the state ((4) in FIG. 45 (B)) An effect of an aspect changing to (3) to (1) of FIG. 45 (B) is executed. In this embodiment, it is assumed that it takes about one second after the start of the elimination effect and the density of the suspension display becomes minimum and can not be visually recognized ((0) in FIG. 45 (B)).

  The appearance effect is realized, for example, by reproducing on the effect display device 9 a moving image of one second in which the frames (0) to (4) in FIG. 45 (A) are sequentially displayed. Further, the annihilation effect is realized, for example, by reproducing on the effect display device 9 a moving image of one second in which the frames of (4) to (0) in FIG. 45 (B) are sequentially displayed.

  For example, when displaying a new hold display, after reproducing a moving image in which the frames (0) to (4) in FIG. 45 (A) are sequentially displayed as appearance effects, FIG. 45 (A) It is also possible to display still images corresponding to (4) of FIG. 45A, or after reproducing a moving image in which the frames of (0) to (3) in FIG. A still image corresponding to (4) of) may be displayed. In addition, for example, when a still image corresponding to (4) in FIG. 45 (B) is displayed as an elimination effect when deleting the hold display, (4) to (0) in FIG. It is also possible to reproduce a moving image in which the frames of) are displayed in sequence, or from the state where a still image corresponding to (4) in FIG. 45 (B) is displayed, ) (0) may be played back in order to display moving images in which the frames are displayed in order.

  Next, a specific example of the specific hold display displayed in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of the specific hold display. Among these, FIG. 46 (A) shows a specific example of the normal specification suspension display. FIG. 46B shows a specific example of the prefetch specific hold display.

  When it is decided not to execute the hold notification effect and the normal specified hold display is displayed, the hold display is displayed as a white triangular display inside a white circular display as shown in FIG. 46 (A). The specific hold display is displayed in a manner that Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (A), the operation display is performed in a mode in which it makes one rotation counterclockwise in a cycle of 1 second. On the other hand, when it is decided to carry out the hold notification effect and the pre-reading specific hold display is displayed, as shown in FIG. 46 (B), the red display is displayed inside the white circular display for the hold display. The specific hold display is displayed in the manner of displaying in. Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (B), the operation display is performed in a mode of one rotation counterclockwise in a cycle of one second.

  In this embodiment, as a specific example of the normal identification suspension display and the prefetch identification suspension display, as shown in FIG. 46, the shapes of the suspension display are the same and the display colors are different (in this embodiment, the identification suspension display is in progress) Although some display colors are different), the present invention is not limited to those shown in this embodiment. For example, the shapes of the suspension display may differ between the normal identification suspension display and the prefetch identification suspension display (for example, a round display and a rectangle display). Also, for example, the normal specification suspension display and the prefetch specification suspension display may be different in the mode of the operation display (for example, one rotating and one oscillating). In this way, it is possible to recognize that it is a specific suspension display different from the suspension display of the normal mode, and it can be recognized that it is a different type of the specific suspension display.

  Next, display modes of the appearance effect and the specific hold display in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 47 and FIG. 48 are explanatory diagrams for describing specific examples of display modes of the appearance effect and the specific hold display. Among these, FIG. 47 shows a specific example of the appearance of the appearance effect and the specific hold display in the probability change state (high probability / high base state). Further, FIG. 48 shows a specific example of the display mode of the appearance effect and the specific hold display in the short time state (low probability / high base state). In FIGS. 47 and 48, the modes of the effect screen transition in the order of (A), (B), and (C).

  First, with reference to FIG. 47, a display mode of the appearance effect and the specific hold display in the probability change state (high probability / high base state) will be described. As shown in FIG. 47 (A), as shown in FIG. 47 (B) when two specific hold displays (in FIG. 47, normal specific hold) are displayed in the second hold storage display section 9b. It is assumed that a start winning for the second start winning opening 14 has newly occurred. In this case, at the timing shown in FIG. 47 (B), the operating positions of the two specified suspension displays being displayed are not the predetermined reference operating positions (in this example, one of the triangles of the triangular display during the suspension suspension) Since the vertex is not in the upward direction) (see N in step S6015), the appearance rendering is not started immediately, and the appearance rendering is waited for.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (C), the operation position of the specific suspension display being displayed becomes the predetermined reference operation position (in this example, one vertex of the triangle of triangular display during the specific suspension display is upward) When it is turned on (see Y in step S6028), the execution of the appearance effect accompanied with the operation display of the suspension display is started (see step S6030), in synchronization with the operation display of the specific suspension display which is already being executed. The appearance effect is executed in such a manner that the density gradually changes from a low density state to a high density state while the hold display is operated.

  Then, when the effect period of the appearance effect ends (see Y in step S6041) and the pending display is displayed at the maximum density, as shown in FIG. 47D, the appearance effect is being executed. Start displaying the specific hold display at the position (see step S6056)

  By displaying the mode as shown in FIG. 47, while displaying the hold display in synchronization with the operation display of the specific hold display in progress, the density gradually changes from the light density state to the dark state An effect such that the specific hold display is displayed in such a manner is performed, and while the appearance effect is being executed, the operation display of a new specific hold display is started in synchronization with the operation display of the specific hold display being displayed. The effect that is played is performed.

  In this embodiment, one vertex of the triangle of the triangular display is displayed in order to display the specific suspension display of the aspect in which the triangular display is displayed inside the circular display and one rotation in a counterclockwise direction with a period of 1 second. The upward direction is at 1/3 second intervals. That is, the waiting period for the start of the operation display of the new specific suspension display in synchronization with the operation display of the specific suspension display being displayed is a maximum of 1/3 second. Here, for example, in the case of displaying in a square display inside a round display and displaying a specific hold display of a mode in which one rotation in a counterclockwise direction with a period of 1 second is made, one vertex of the square of the square display is displayed. The state of facing upward is at an interval of 1⁄4 second, and the waiting period can be shortened. In addition, by displaying using not only square display but polygons, such as pentagon, etc., and a star shape, for example, the space | interval from which one vertex turns to the upper direction can be shortened, and the same effect is obtained. You can get

  Next, with reference to FIG. 48, a display mode of the appearance effect and the specific hold display in the short time state (low probability / high base state) will be described. As shown in FIG. 48 (A), as shown in FIG. 48 (B) when two specific hold displays (in FIG. 48, the normal specific hold display) are displayed in the second hold storage display section 9b. It is assumed that a start winning for the second start winning opening 14 has newly occurred. In this case, at the timing shown in FIG. 48 (B), execution of the appearance effect without the operation display of the suspension display is started (see step S6006), and the concentration of the suspension display without the operation display starts gradually Perform appearance appearance in such a manner as to change to a dark state.

  Next, the effect period of the appearance effect ends (see Y in step S6041), and as shown in FIG. 48C, when the pending display is displayed at the maximum density, it is shown in FIG. 48C. At the timing, the operating position of the two specified suspension displays being displayed is not the predetermined reference operating position (in this example, one vertex of the triangle of the triangle display in the suspension display is not facing upward) ) (See N in step S6045), the display of the specific hold display is not started immediately, and the start of the display of the specific hold display is awaited.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 48 (D), the operation position of the specific suspension display being displayed becomes the predetermined reference operation position (in this example, one vertex of the triangle of triangular display during the specific suspension display is upward) When it is directed (see Y in step S6060), the display of the specific hold display is started (see step S6062), and the operation display of the hold display is started.

  By performing the display as shown in FIG. 48, the density of the hold display without the operation display gradually changes from the lightness state to the dark state, and after the change to the maximum density, the specific hold display is displayed. The effect display is performed and the effect display is started, and after the appearance effect is performed, the effect display of the new specific hold display is started in synchronization with the operation display of the specific hold display being displayed. To be executed.

  In the examples shown in FIG. 47 and FIG. 48, the case where only the normal specific hold display is displayed as the specific hold display is shown, but even when the prefetch specific hold display is displayed, part or all of the normal specific display is shown. The appearance effect and the specific hold display are displayed in the same display manner only by replacing the hold display with the prefetch specific hold display.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 47 and 48, when displaying the appearance effect or the specific hold display, wait until it is time to synchronize with the operation display of the specific hold display being displayed. Although the case of displaying the appearance effect or the specific hold display in the mode of starting the operation display is shown, for example, when the hold is digested at the timing and the specific hold display being displayed is erased, synchronization can be achieved. The appearance presentation may be started or the display of the specific hold display may be started in a mode accompanied by the operation display without waiting until the timing.

  In addition, when the so-called blackout effect is executed such that the display screen of the effect display device 9 is completely dark, and the hold display may disappear from the screen, synchronization can be achieved. The appearance effect may be started or the display of the specific hold display may be started in a mode accompanied by the operation display after the end of the blackout effect without waiting until the timing. In this case, for example, after the completion of the blackout effect, the operation display of all the specific suspension displays may be synchronized and displayed by performing the operation display again from the predetermined reference operation position after the termination of the blackout effect. .

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 47 and 48, the operation display itself is not started until synchronization can be achieved (in this example, the timing when the predetermined reference operation position is reached), and synchronization can be achieved. Although the case where the operation mode of the specific hold display is synchronized and displayed by starting the operation display at the timing is shown, it is not limited to such mode, regardless of whether or not the timing can be synchronized, for example The display of the specific hold display accompanied by the operation display may be started from the timing at which the start winning combination is made. Then, for example, the new specified hold display is operated and displayed at an operation speed different from the specified hold display already displayed, and the timing at which the operation display of the specified hold display already displayed is caught up or caught up The operation mode of the specific hold display is synchronized and displayed by changing it to the same operation speed as the specific hold display already displayed (this timing may be during or after the appearance effect). May be Also, for example, a new specific hold display is operated and displayed while being out of sync with the specific hold display already displayed, and a new specific hold is performed at a specific timing (for example, timing of erasing the hold display or shift). The operation display of the display may be synchronized with the operation display of the specific hold display already displayed.

  Next, in this embodiment, a specific example in the case where variable display is started during the appearance effect will be described. FIG. 49 is an explanatory view showing a specific example when variable display is started during appearance effect. In FIG. 49, the modes of the effect screen transition in the order of (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E).

  As shown in FIG. 49 (A), as shown in FIG. 49 (B) when two specific hold displays (in FIG. 49, the normal specific hold display) are displayed in the second hold storage display section 9b. It is assumed that a start winning for the second start winning opening 14 has newly occurred. Then, the execution of the appearance effect accompanied with the operation display of the suspension display is started (see step S6030), and the operation of the suspension display is displayed in synchronization with the operation display of the specific suspension display which is already in progress in FIG. As shown in FIG. 49 (C), the density gradually changes to a denser state (corresponding to (2) in FIG. 45A) from the state where the concentration is low (corresponding to (1) in FIG. 45A). Perform appearance appearance in the following manner.

  Here, it is assumed that the second start condition is established and variable display of the second special symbol is started. Then, the appearance effect being executed is interrupted (see step S667b), and an elimination effect for the second hold display, which is the target of the appearance effect, is started (see step S667c). Specifically, the rightmost second hold display, which was the target of the appearance effect, is shown in FIG. 49 (C) from the gradually darker state (corresponding to (2) in FIG. 45 (B)). The annihilation effect is executed in such a manner that the density shown in 49 (D) changes to a low state (corresponding to (1) in FIG. 45 (B)). Then, when the effect to disappear is ended, as shown in FIG. 49 (E), the hold display is erased.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when variable display is started during execution of the appearance effect of displaying a new hold display, the appearance effect is interrupted and the disappearance effect is performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the number of pending storages from becoming incomprehensible by overlapping the timing of executing the appearing effect (that is, at the time of starting winning) and the timing of performing the extinguishing effect (that is, at the time of variation start) Can be performed without discomfort.

  Next, in this embodiment, a specific example will be described in the case where the start winning is generated during the appearance effect. FIG. 50 is an explanatory view showing a specific example in the case where the start winning is generated during the appearing effect. In FIG. 50, the modes of the effect screen transition in the order of (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E).

  As shown in FIG. 50 (A), when the second hold storage display section 9b displays two specific hold displays (in FIG. 49, the normal specific hold display), the second start winning opening 14 is newly displayed. It is assumed that a start winning prize of Then, the execution of the appearance effect accompanied by the operation display of the suspension display is started (see step S6030), and while the suspension display (the third from the left) is operated and displayed in synchronization with the operation display of the specific suspension display being executed. The appearance effect is executed in such a manner that the density gradually changes to a high density state from the low density state (corresponding to (1) in FIG. 45A).

  Here, it is assumed that a start winning for the second start winning opening 14 has newly occurred during execution of the appearance effect. Then, the appearance effect being executed is interrupted (see step S6001b), and the second hold display (third from the left) that was the target of the appearance effect being executed is in the darkest state (FIG. 45A) (Corresponding to (4)) (see step S6001c).

  Then, based on the newly generated start winning on the second start winning opening 14, execution of appearance effect accompanied by the operation display of a new hold display (the fourth from the left) is started (see step S6030), and has already been executed. 50 (C) from the state of low density (corresponding to (1) in FIG. 45 (A)) while displaying the pending display in synchronization with the operation display of the specific pending display in FIG. Through the state (corresponding to (2) in FIG. 45 (A)) and the state (corresponding to (3) in FIG. 45 (A)) shown in FIG. The appearance effect is executed in such a manner that it gradually changes to a dark state (corresponding to (4) in FIG. 45A).

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a new starting winning combination occurs while the appearance rendering for displaying a new hold display is being performed, the appearance rendering in progress is interrupted and an appearance rendering based on the new starting winning combination is performed. It is configured to run. Therefore, by performing a plurality of appearance effects at the same time, it is possible to prevent the number of pending storages from becoming intelligible, and to perform an effect on increase and decrease of the pending display without discomfort.

  In this embodiment, when a new start winning combination occurs during execution of the appearance effect, the appearance effect under execution is configured to be interrupted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the appearance effect under execution is continued. Alternatively, the appearance effect based on the occurrence of the new start winning may be started. For example, this can be realized by omitting the processing of steps S6001b and S6001c. In this case, it ends in order from the appearance presentation currently performed previously.

  Next, in this embodiment, a specific example will be described in the case where a start winning combination occurs during the effect of extinction. FIG. 51 is an explanatory view showing a specific example in the case where the start winning is generated during the effect of disappearance. In addition, in FIG. 51, the aspect of a presentation screen changes in order of (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E).

  As shown in FIG. 51 (A), as shown in FIG. 51 (B) when three specific suspension displays (in FIG. 51, normal specification suspension display) are displayed in the second suspension storage display section 9b. , It is assumed that variable display of the second special symbol is newly started. Then, the execution of the annihilation effect for the third second pending display from the left is started (see step S 667 c), and the density shown in FIG. 49 (B) is high ((3) in FIG. From (equivalent), the annihilation effect is executed in such a manner that the density gradually changes to a state (corresponding to (2) in FIG. 45 (B)) shown in FIG. 49 (C).

  Here, when a new start winning combination occurs, the disappearing effect under execution is interrupted (see step S6001e), and an appearance effect targeted for the second hold display which was the target of the disappearing effect is started (refer to step S6030) . Specifically, from the state (corresponding to (2) in FIG. 45 (A)), the third second hold display from the left, which was the target of the appearance effect, has a gradually lower density as shown in FIG. 51 (C) The extinction effect is executed in such a manner that the density shown in FIG. 51 (D) changes to a high density (corresponding to (3) in FIG. 45 (A)). Then, when the appearance effect ends, as shown in FIG. 51 (E), the hold display is displayed in the darkest state (corresponding to (4) in FIG. 45 (A)).

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the start winning is generated during execution of the extinction effect for erasing the hold display, the appearance effect is interrupted by interrupting the appearance effect. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the number of pending storages from becoming incomprehensible by overlapping the timing at which the disappearance effect is performed (that is, at the time of start of fluctuation) and the timing at which the appearance effect is performed (that is, at the start winning). Can be performed without discomfort.

  In this embodiment, when a new start winning combination occurs during the execution of the annihilation effect, the announcing effect during the execution is interrupted and the appearance effect is executed, but the invention is not limited to this. After interrupting the disappearing effect in, the hold display may be displayed without executing the appearance effect. In the example shown in FIG. 51, the process may move from FIG. 51 (C) to FIG. 51 (E) without going through FIG. 51 (D). For example, it can be realized by performing a process of displaying the on-hold display that has been the target of the interrupted annihilation effect after the process of step S6001 e.

  As shown in FIGS. 49 to 51, in this embodiment, the operation display of the specific suspension display is configured not to be interrupted by the increase of the storage reserve (ie, the occurrence of a new start winning) and the start of the variable display. ing. That is, the operation is configured to continue seamlessly. By configuring in this way, it is possible to improve the appearance of the hold display.

  In this embodiment, when the first start condition is satisfied, the first hold display displayed on the left side is erased, and when the second start condition is satisfied, the first hold display is displayed on the right side. The second pending display is erased. That is, if there are the first to third pending indications, the third pending indication is erased, and the first and second pending indications remain, for example, one. One eye pending indication may be erased, and the remaining pending indications after the erased pending storage may be shifted one by one to update so that two pending indications remain. Specifically, when the first to third first holding displays of the first holding storage display unit 9a are lit and displayed, one is displayed when the first holding storage number subtraction designation command is received. While erasing the first hold indication of the eye, shift the first hold indication that was displayed second to the first display area, and the second hold indication that was displayed third Shift to the display area of In this case, a moving image in which the displayed pending display moves to the adjacent display area may be reproduced as the disappearance effect.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the effect execution means capable of executing the display effect (for example, the appearance effect) accompanying the display of the new hold display is included, and the effect execution means executes the display effect When the variable display is started during, it is configured to interrupt the display effect being executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the status of the hold display from being obscured by the effect to be executed. That is, the status of the hold display may be difficult to understand due to the effect to be performed, simply by adding a configuration for executing the effect when displaying a new hold display or deleting the displayed hold display. However, in this embodiment, when the variable display is started while the display effect is being executed, the appearance of the pending display is secured by interrupting the display effect being executed, and the hold is performed by the effect to be performed. It prevents the situation where the display status is unclear.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect executing means can execute the deletion effect (for example,) accompanying the deletion of the hold display, and the display being performed when the variable display is started during the execution of the display effect. It is configured to interrupt the effect and execute the elimination effect. With such a configuration, even if the timing to execute the deletion effect (that is, the start timing of the variable display) and the timing to execute the display effect (that is, the timing at which the start winning is generated) overlap, It can be made easy to understand.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect executing means is configured to execute the display effect accompanying the display of the new hold display when a new hold storage is stored during the execution of the display effect ( See Figure 50). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the status of the hold display from being obscured by the effect to be executed. That is, by executing a plurality of appearance effects simultaneously, there is a possibility that it is difficult to understand the number of pending storages, but in this embodiment, a new pending storage is stored during execution of display effects. By performing the display effect accompanying the display of the hold display, the appearance of the hold display is secured, and a situation where the state of the hold display becomes difficult to understand due to the effect to be performed is prevented.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a new holding memory is stored during the execution of the display effect, the effect executing means interrupts the display effect under execution, and the new holding display corresponding to the holding memory is performed. It is comprised so that the display production accompanying a display may be performed. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the state of the pending display easy to understand even if a new pending storage is stored during the execution of the display effect.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the effect execution means capable of executing the deletion effect accompanying the deletion of the hold display is included, and the effect execution means is being executed when a new hold storage is stored during the execution of the deletion effect. It is comprised so that cancellation | release production | presentation of may be interrupted. With such a configuration, even if the timing to execute the deletion effect (that is, the start timing of the variable display) and the timing to execute the display effect (that is, the timing at which the start winning is generated) overlap, It can be made easy to understand.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect executing means can execute the display effect accompanying the display of the new hold display, and when the new hold storage is stored during the execution of the deletion effect, the deletion during the execution It is configured to interrupt the effect and execute the display effect. With such a configuration, even if the timing to execute the deletion effect (that is, the start timing of the variable display) and the timing to execute the display effect (that is, the timing at which the start winning is generated) overlap, By interrupting the display effect and executing the display effect, the appearance of the hold display is secured, and it is prevented that the state of the hold display becomes unclear due to the effect performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is possible to display a specific hold display (in this example, the specific hold display shown in FIG. 46) which is displayed in operation at a predetermined cycle. Then, when displaying a new specific hold display during display of the specific hold display, the operation display of the new specific hold display is synchronized with the operation display of the specific hold display being displayed while the display effect is being executed. It is configured. With such a configuration, since the operation display of the specific hold display is synchronized, it is possible to ensure the appearance of the hold display when the specific hold display is configured to be displayable. That is, when a plurality of specific pending displays are displayed at the same time, if the operation display of those specific pending displays is inconsistent, the appearance of the pending display is poor and the rendering effect using the specific pending display is reduced. In this embodiment, the appearance of the hold display can be secured by synchronizing the operation display of the specific hold display, and the rendering effect using such a specific hold display may be reduced. To prevent.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when displaying a new specific hold display during display of the specific hold display, after executing the display effect, the operation display of the new specific hold display on the operation display of the specific hold display being displayed. Are configured to synchronize. With such a configuration, when the specific hold display is configured to be displayable, it is possible to secure the appearance of the hold display.

  Further, in this embodiment, the operation display of the specific hold display is configured not to be interrupted by the start of the hold storage and the variable display. With such a configuration, when the specific hold display is configured to be displayable, it is possible to secure the appearance of the hold display.

  In this embodiment, a predetermined game state (in this example, a probability change state (high probability / high base state), a short time state (low probability / high base state)) or a predetermined effect mode (this state) In the example, in the case of the probability variation effect mode (effect mode for displaying a background screen of red background color) and the time shortening effect mode (effect mode for displaying a background screen of green background color)) Although the case where the specific holding display is displayed is shown, it is not necessary to display the specific holding display for all the holding storages, and even if the specific holding display is displayed for only some of the holding storages Good. For example, when a new start winning combination occurs when the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability / high base state) or a time saving state (low probability / high base state), a specific hold display is made by lottery processing using random numbers. If it is decided to use the specific hold display, the specific hold display will be displayed with the appearance effect, and if it is decided not to use the specific hold display, the normal mode hold display will be displayed. May be Even when the specific pending display and the normal mode pending display are mixedly displayed as such, when a plurality of specific pending displays are displayed at least in part, the operation display of those specific pending displays Should be displayed synchronously.

  In this embodiment, a predetermined gaming state (in this example, a probability variation state (high probability / high base state), a short time state (low probability / high base state)) or a predetermined effect mode (this state) In the example, the on-hold notice effect is executed only in the probability variation effect mode (effect mode for displaying a background screen of red background color) and the short time effect mode (effect mode for displaying a background screen of green background color)) Although the case has been shown, it may be configured to be able to execute the hold notification effect even in the normal state (low probability / low base state). In this case, for example, in the case of displaying the hold display of the normal mode not accompanied by the hold notification effect, in a normal state (low probability / low base state) while displaying a white circular display as the hold display. When it is decided to carry out the on-hold notice effect at a certain time, the on-off notice effect is being executed by displaying a red circular display as a on-hold display of the normal mode accompanied by the on-hold notice effect. It is sufficient if it can be recognized.

  In this embodiment, a predetermined gaming state (in this example, a probability variation state (high probability / high base state), a short time state (low probability / high base state)) or a predetermined effect mode (this state) In the example, the specific hold display is displayed in the case of the probability variation rendering mode (rendering mode displaying a background screen of red background color) or the short time rendering mode (rendering mode displaying a background screen of green background color)) Although the configuration for displaying the specific suspension display as the suspension notice effect is shown, it is not necessary to have all the configurations, and only one configuration may be included. For example, the specific hold display can be displayed only when it is in a predetermined gaming state, or the specific hold display can be displayed only when it is in a predetermined effect mode, or the specific hold display can be made only as a hold advance notice effect. May be configured to be displayable.

  Further, in this embodiment, the configuration for synchronizing the operation display of the new specific suspension display to the operation display of the specific suspension display being displayed during the appearance staging and the specification suspension during display after the appearance staging is performed. Although the configuration in which the operation display of the new specific pending display is synchronized with the operation display of the display is shown, it is not necessary to necessarily include both configurations, and only one of them may be configured. For example, it may be configured to have only the configuration for synchronizing the operation display of the new specific suspension display to the operation display of the specific suspension display being displayed during the appearance presentation, and after the appearance presentation is being performed, the display is being performed. The present invention may be configured to have only a configuration that synchronizes the operation display of the new specific suspension display with the operation display of the specific suspension display of.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the case of a probability change state (high probability / high base state: probability change effect mode), while the appearance effect is being executed, a new specific hold display is performed on the operation display of the specific hold display during display. The operation display is synchronized, and in the case of the short time state (low probability / high base state: time reduction effect mode), the operation of the new specific hold display on the operation display of the specific hold display being displayed after the appearance effect is performed. Although the case where the display is configured to be synchronized has been shown, conversely, in the case of the time-shortened state (low probability / high base state: time-shortening effect mode), the specific hold display being displayed is being performed while the appearance effect is being performed. The operation display of the new specific hold display is synchronized with the operation display, and in the case of a positive change state (high probability / high base state: definite change effect mode), the operation of the specific hold display being displayed after the appearance presentation is performed New to display It may be configured to synchronize the operation display of specific hold display.

  Also, in this embodiment, the case has been shown where the predetermined gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or the time saving state (low probability / high base state), but it has been shown in this embodiment Not limited. For example, the specific hold display may be displayed as the predetermined gaming state when the high probability / low base state is set, or the specific hold display may be displayed when the low probability / low base state is set. You may configure it.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the case is shown where the predetermined effect mode is the probability variation effect mode or the time reduction effect mode, but it is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment, for example, it is specified in the normal effect mode It may be configured to display a pending indication. In addition, in the gaming machine capable of transitioning to a so-called "probable latent mode" in which effects and controls that can not be recognized in a definite variable state can not be recognized, it is configured to display a specific hold display in the probable variable latent mode. It is also good. Also, for example, in the case of a gaming machine configured to be able to execute so-called mission mode and execute mission presentation (for example, presentation presenting achieving conditions such as "get reach within 5 minutes!") May be configured to display a specific pending display. Also, for example, the effect mode is changed based on the satisfaction of conditions such as reaching a predetermined time and winning a lottery process regardless of the gaming state etc. In the gaming machine configured to change to the background screen of the mountain landscape or the background screen of the sea based on the winning of the processing, the specific hold display is displayed in the specific effect mode. You may configure it. As such, the predetermined effect mode may be any one that can recognize any mode change over at least a plurality of variable displays.

  Further, in this embodiment, when control is performed to synchronize the operation display of the new specific hold display with the operation display of the specific hold display being displayed after execution of the appearance effect, the hold after ending the appearance effect is performed. During the period until the operation display of the display is started, the hold display of the still image is displayed, and the operation display of the specific hold display being displayed is switched by switching from the start of the next cycle of the operation display to the hold display of the moving image. The operation display of the new specific pending display may be synchronized.

  Further, in this embodiment, the timing at which the operation display of the new specific suspension display is synchronized with the operation display of the specific suspension display being displayed after execution of the appearance effect is the operation display as shown in this embodiment. Various timings can be considered, not limited to timings that can be synchronized (in this example, timings at which a predetermined reference operation position is reached). For example, the operation display of the new specific hold display may be synchronized at the timing of erasing (shifting) the next hold display after the appearance effect is finished. Also, for example, if the on-hold display is erased during execution of a predetermined effect such as a super reach effect or a so-called blackout effect, after the execution of the predetermined effect such as a super reach effect or a blackout effect The operation display of the new specific hold display may be synchronized at the timing when the hold display of is resumed. In addition, the control for synchronizing the operation display of the specific suspension display at the timing of erasing (shifting) of these suspension display and the timing of the suspension display resumption after execution of the super reach effect or the blackout effect is the execution of appearance effect shown in FIG. Instead of the control to be synchronized during or after execution, the control may be performed in addition to the control to be synchronized during or after the appearance effect shown in FIG.

Second Embodiment
In the first embodiment, the case of displaying the hold display and making the state of the hold display changeable has been shown, but in this embodiment, in addition to the hold display, the variable display being executed is supported. The case where the active display is displayed and the aspect of the active display can be changed will be described.

  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.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the display area of the effect display device 9, the active display displayed corresponding to the variable display being executed is performed between the first hold storage display area and the second hold storage display area. It is assumed that an active display area to be displayed is provided. In addition, also about the active display, when the variable display is started, the effect of gradually changing to a high density state (corresponding to the appearance effect of the hold display) or the state where the density is gradually low when the variable display is ended It is also possible to execute the effect (corresponding to the disappearance effect of the on-hold display) displayed by changing to. In addition, when the aspect of the active display is changed, the density may be once changed to a low state, and then the density may be changed to a high state with the change of the aspect. The aspect may be changed.

  In this embodiment, in the effect symbol variation start process (step S801), it is determined whether or not to execute the active display change effect for changing the aspect of the active display, and the effect control is performed based on the determination result It is done. For example, the effect control CPU 101 uses the active display change effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 52 (A) to determine whether or not to execute the active display change effect based on the change pattern, and also changes the active display when executing. The effect type of the effect is determined as either a success effect in which the aspect of the active display changes as a result of executing the effect or a failure effect in which the aspect of the active display does not change. Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines the timing to execute using the active display change effect execution timing determination table shown in FIG. 52 (B). Note that, in this embodiment, the common effect is first executed even when any of the failure effect and the success effect is executed as the active display change effect. Moreover, in this embodiment, after the start of fluctuation, the execution timing is determined to be any one of the first timing before reaching reach and the second timing during reaching effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more arbitrary The active display change effect may be executable at any of the timings, or the active display change effect may be executable at a plurality of timings. When the active display change effect can be executed at a plurality of timings, the aspect of the active display can be changed in multiple stages (for example, white → blue → red etc.), and the degree of expectation can be made different depending on the stage of change. It is desirable to do so.

  According to the active display change presentation execution determination table shown in FIG. 52 (A), the variation pattern is “super reach out” rather than “non reach out” (a normal reach may be included). The determination value is set such that the rate at which the active display change effect is performed is higher when “super reach big hit” than “super reach misplaced”. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of expectation for the active display change effect to be performed, and to enhance interest.

  Also, according to the active display change effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 52A, it is possible that “super reach out” is more likely to be “super reach out” than when the variation pattern is “non-reach out”. The judgment value is set so that the proportion determined to be a successful effect is higher when the “super reach big hit” is to execute the active display change effect. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of expectation for the successful presentation of the active display change presentation to be performed, and to enhance the interest.

  Further, according to the active display change effect execution timing determination table shown in FIG. 52 (B), it is determined that the “success effect” is performed at the second timing than the effect type is “failure effect”. The judgment value is set so that the ratio is high. That is, rather than the active display change presentation being performed at the “first timing”, the ratio at which the success presentation is performed is higher when it is performed at the “second timing”. With such a configuration, it is possible to give an interest to the timing at which the active display change presentation (that is, common presentation) is started, and the interest can be enhanced.

  Next, a specific example of the active display change presentation will be described. 53 and 54 are explanatory views showing a specific example of the active display change effect. (A) to (d) of FIG. 53 (A) and (e) of FIG. 54 (A) are obtained by arranging the respective scenes in the effect display device 9 in time series. The same applies to (a) to (d) of FIG. 53 (B) and (e) of FIG. 54 (B). In FIGS. 53 and 54, the arrow “↓” in the effect display device 9 indicates that the effect pattern is changing. Moreover, FIG. 53 (A) and FIG. 54 (A) represent the success presentation of active display change presentation, and FIG. 53 (B) and FIG. 54 (B) represent the failure presentation of active display change presentation.

  FIG. 53 (A) shows the active display AH in the active display area AHA (the active display in which the hold display corresponding to the variable display is moved to the predetermined active display area AHA when the variable display is started, Alternatively, a scene in which a special image representing information corresponding to the active display corresponding to the variable display is displayed, and the first hold storage display area 5HL displays the hold indication H1, the hold indication H2, and the hold indication H3. It is.

  Here, the active display area AHA is provided, for example, at the lower center of the effect display device 9. In the active display area AHA, at least an active display AH is displayed, and in addition to the active display AH, a predetermined range including an active display frame AHW surrounding the active display AH and an active display frame AHW is included. It is also possible to display characters and images in the active display area AHA, such as the active display AH itself and the inside or outside of the active display frame AHW.

  The scene of (a) in FIG. 53A starts variable display of active information of the active display AH (information corresponding to pending storage immediately before the active display AH is displayed as the active display AH in the active display area AHA) When starting, based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, after starting the fluctuation of the production design, the fixed production design (“3” “9” “4”) stops It is displayed.

  In the scene (b) in FIG. 53 (A), the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H1 displayed in the first hold storage display area is displayed on the active display area AHA, and the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H1. This is an example when the variable display of is started. FIG. 53 (A) (c) is an example immediately after the start of variable display in the scene of FIG. 53 (A) (b). In (c) of FIG. 53 (A), the arrow Y2 on which the character of "superheat" is drawn is displayed on the upper left portion of the effect display device 9. (A) of FIG. 53 (B) to (c) of FIG. 53 (B) are also the same as (a) to (c) of FIG. 53 (A).

  That is, from (b) in FIG. 53 (A) to (c) in FIG. 53 (A) and from (b) in FIG. 53 (B) to (c) in FIG. It is a common effect that is commonly executed with the effects.

  Then, the scene of (d) in FIG. 53 (A) is displayed in the scene of (c) in FIG. 53 (A), and the arrow Y2 moves toward the lower part of the effect display device 9 to the active display frame AHW. It is a scene that is colliding.

  In the scene (e) of FIG. 54 (A), after the arrow Y2 collides with the active display frame AHW in the scene (d) of FIG. 53 (A), the thickness of the line of the active display frame AHW is “very thick”. Is changing as the display mode of. And in the scene of (e) of Drawing 54 (A), it is the scene where the production design is a reach mode.

  On the other hand, in the scene of (d) of FIG. 53 (B), the arrow Y2 displayed in the scene of (c) of FIG. 53 (B) moves toward the lower part of the effect display device 9, and the active display frame AHW It is a scene moving to the lower part of the effect display device 9 without collision.

  In the scene of (e) of FIG. 54B, since the arrow Y2 disappears without collision with the active display frame AHW in the scene of (d) of FIG. 53B, the thickness of the line of the active display frame AHW is The "Normal" display mode has not changed.

  And in the scene of (e) of Drawing 54 (B), it is a scene where the production design of production design display area 5L and the production design of production design display area 5R become a reach mode.

  As described above, this embodiment is configured to include variable display compatible display execution means capable of displaying variable display compatible display (active display in this example) corresponding to variable display being executed. . By such a configuration, the rendering effect can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, common effects are executed in common when changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display and when not changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display during the variable display. A variable display compatible display effect execution means capable of executing a success effect for changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display or a failure effect for not changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display after executing the common effect is provided. Then, among a plurality of timings during execution of variable display, the ratio of executing the success effect is configured to be different depending on at which timing the common effect is to be performed. With such a configuration, it is possible to focus on the timing at which the common effect is performed.

  The configuration shown in the above embodiment can be applied to a gaming system called a so-called portable interlocking system. In general, a gaming system called a mobile interlocking system is a gaming machine that outputs predetermined information based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and a predetermined benefit for the player based on predetermined information output by the gaming machine. And a privilege giving device for performing a process of giving.

  Specifically, in the gaming system as described above, the gaming machine plays predetermined conditions such as the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of so-called consecutive villas (the number of big hits in a definite change state ongoing), and the number of mission achievements. It accumulates as a history and displays a two-dimensional code etc. as predetermined information at the end of the game. In addition, the player captures a two-dimensional code displayed on the gaming machine using a portable terminal such as a mobile phone with a camera function, and transmits it to a Web server (a privilege giving device) on the Internet. Then, the Web server manages the game history of the player based on the received information, and performs a process of providing a predetermined benefit according to the game history. For example, the Web server transmits digital content such as image content and music content to the player's portable terminal as a predetermined benefit, or transmits a predetermined password to the player's portable terminal, and the player next time When playing a game, processing is performed to enable customization of the display screen of the gaming machine according to the preference of the player.

  When the configuration described in the above embodiment is applied to a game system as described above, for example, it is determined that a successful presentation of active display change presentation is performed and a big hit is achieved, and that the predetermined condition is met. May be managed as a game history on the Web server. Then, according to the number of times the condition achievement effect is executed and a big hit is made, digital content may be transmitted as a predetermined privilege, or the display screen of the gaming machine may be customized.

  In the above embodiment, when the variation control is started to notify the microcomputer for effect control 100 of the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the variation time and the type of reach effect and the presence or absence of the pseudo sequence 1 Although one variation pattern command is transmitted, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notified by two commands, the microcomputer 560 for gaming control is the first command before reaching reach, such as presence or absence of pseudo sequence, presence or absence of slip effect (if it does not reach, so-called Send a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop, and the second command after reaching reach such as reach type and re-lottery effect (if it does not reach, so-called (2) after the stop may be transmitted a command indicating a fluctuation time or a fluctuation mode. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects a specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. You may When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after sending a first command, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the next timer interrupt) And the second command may be sent. In addition, the fluctuation | variation aspect shown by each command is not necessarily limited to this example, It can change suitably also about the order to transmit. In this way, by notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data which has to be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

  Further, in the above embodiment, “the proportions are different” means not only those having different proportions such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. A: B = 100%: 0% is a concept that includes different proportions (ie, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  Further, in the above embodiment, the effect control board 80, the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the substrate on which the circuit for controlling the rendering device is mounted. It 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.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 may use another board (for example, FIG. 4). (Sound / lamp board) having a function by the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 or the sound output board 70 or the lamp driver board 35 or the like and a function by the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35 The 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 sound control board 100 and the lamp driver are similar to the display control according to the play control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above embodiment. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the substrate 35 or the sound / lamp substrate.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine has been exemplified as a game machine, but according to the present invention, a medal is inserted, a predetermined bet number is set, and a plurality of types of game machines are operated according to the operation of the control lever by the player. When the combination of stop symbols turns to a specific symbol combination when the symbol is turned and the symbol is stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player, the predetermined number of medals are applied to the slot machine to be paid out to the player It is also possible. For example, when the configuration described in the above embodiment is applied to a slot machine, an advantageous state (assist time) or RT that increases or decreases according to the progress of the game using a liquid crystal display device for effect of the slot machine According to the display of the icon indicating the stock number of (replay time), effects corresponding to the appearance effect or the disappearance effect may be executed, or the icons may be operationally displayed to synchronize the respective icons.

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

  Also, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine is shown to be controlled to a definite change state after the big hit game based on the fact that there is a definite variation big hit or normal big hit as a big hit classification and a definite variation big hit as a big hit classification. Not limited to such gaming machines. 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 configuration described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to be in a positive change state after the end.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the case of variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols of “1” to “9” and deriving and displaying the display result is shown, but the variable display is such an aspect Not limited. For example, the symbol to be variably displayed and the symbol to be derived and displayed do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the symbol displayed to be variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Moreover, it is not necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be performed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately repeating lighting and blinking of the one type of symbol display. And even in this case, one kind of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one kind of symbol is finally derived and displayed It may be one.

  In the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to be a big hit, and determines when winning the variation pattern type (prefetching determination), and indicates the result of the winning determination (design designation command) In the case of transmitting the change category command) and performing the advance notice announcement effect based on the command indicating the result of the winning determination on the side of the effect control microcomputer 100, the present invention is not limited to such a mode, for example The winning determination (pre-reading determination) may be performed on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. In this case, for example, the microcomputer 560 for gaming control transmits a command specifying only the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) or the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted at the occurrence of the start winning. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to perform the winning determination (pre-reading determination) based on the value of the random number designated by the command.

  The present invention is suitably applied to a gaming machine capable of performing variable display.

1 pachinko gaming machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 effect display device 9a 1st holding memory display unit 9b 2nd holding memory display unit 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 20 special Variable winning ball device 31 game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 78 movable member 80 effect control board 100 effect control microcomputer 101 effect control CPU
109 VDP

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that performs variable display,
Variable display compatible display means capable of displaying a variable display compatible display corresponding to a variable display being executed;
Commonly executed when changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display to a specific mode with a high degree of advantage during execution of the variable display, and common to be performed multiple times during the execution of the variable display It is possible to execute an effect and a second effect which does not change the display mode of the first effect or the variable display compatible display to change the display mode of the variable display corresponding display to the specific mode after the common effect is performed. And a variable display compatible display effect execution means;
Variable display support according to which timing among the plurality of timings including the first timing during execution of one variable display and the second timing after the first timing is executed. When the rate at which the display mode of display changes to the specific mode is different, and the common effect is executed at the second timing, the first effect is executed more than when the common effect is executed at the first timing. A game machine characterized by having a high rate of