JP2019072156A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving amusement.SOLUTION: A game machine incudes: specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to a variable display; and re-variable display performance means capable of performing a re-variable display in which a variable display is temporarily stopped from a start of the variable display till a display result of the variable display being led out and displayed, and the variable display is performed again. The specific display means can display the specific display in a normal mode, a particular mode corresponding to a performance number of times of the re-variable display, and a special mode having a higher rate of being controlled in an advantageous state than when displayed in the particular mode. The game machine can change the specific display in the normal mode to the particular mode following the performance of the re-variable display, but does not change the specific display in the special mode to the particular mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 47

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or slot machine that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  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).

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for a predetermined game medium to one game, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of identification information by the variable display device, and the player changes each variable By operating a stop button provided corresponding to the display device, variable display of identification information is stopped within a predetermined maximum delay time range from the operation timing, and variable display of all variable display devices is performed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined gaming medium predetermined according to the prize is paid out, and a specific prize is generated, the gaming state is determined to be a predetermined gaming value to the player There is one which is configured to be in a state of giving to (so-called slot machine).

  In addition, with the game value, the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the game machine generates a right to be in an advantageous state for the player who is likely to win a hit, or to be in an advantageous state for the player. In other words, the conditions for winning balls and for winning balls are easily established.

  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.

  In such a gaming machine, cited reference 1 describes that the number of times re-variable display (for example, pseudo-link) is executed is suggested by changing the display mode of specific display (for example, hold display). ing. Further, in Cited Reference 2, it is described that an effect (for example, hold change effect) for changing the display mode of the specific display (for example, the hold display) is executed a number of times according to the number of times of the re-variable display.

JP, 2015-223276, A Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2016-112102

  In the inventions described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, the number of times of re-variable display can be made to pay attention, but attention can not be drawn to items other than re-changeable display, and it may not be possible to sufficiently improve interest. .

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

(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display (for example, changing display of special symbols and effect symbols) and controlling in an advantageous state (for example, big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player , A specific display means capable of displaying a specific display (for example, a hold display or an active display) corresponding to the variable display, and temporarily stopping from the start of the variable display until the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed And a re-variable display execution unit (for example, a portion where the CPU 101 for effect control executes step S8105) capable of executing re-variable display (for example, re-variation (pseudo series effect)) to re-execute variable display later; The means includes the normal mode and the special mode corresponding to the number of times of re-variable display (for example, the first stage (circular display including the character "1") and the second stage (circular display including the character "2") A special mode (for example, the first special mode (for example, the character “3”), in which the proportion controlled in an advantageous state is higher than that when displayed by the special mode (for example, circular display including the character “3”) In the case of a round display that includes a chance,) the second special aspect (a circular display that includes the letter "super heat", etc.) In the case of a big hit, the percentage to decide to perform special change rendition is This is realized by a configuration that determines the presence or absence of the change presentation if it is determined that the special change presentation is not to be executed, and the specific display can be displayed based on FIG. 39 (B), FIG. While it is possible to change the specific display of the normal mode to a special mode along with the execution of the variable display (for example, change to any one of the stages 1 to 3 by the execution of the change presentation at the post-rechange timing) To And the specific aspect of the special aspect is not changed to the special aspect (for example, when it is determined not to execute the special change presentation, it is realized by the configuration to determine the presence or absence of the change presentation). ) Is characterized.
According to such a configuration, the stage effect can be enhanced and the interest can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the specific display means can change the specific display of the special mode into the special mode (for example, a change pattern through a change effect and a special change effect at start winning) It is realized by making it possible to determine the presence or absence of the execution of the special change presentation at the timing after the last re-variation (simulated sequence presentation) is performed at the start of the target variable display. ) May be used.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize various change patterns and improve interest.

(3) In the gaming machine according to the above (1) or (2), the specific display means is a plurality of types of special aspects different in the degree of expectation controlled to an advantageous state (for example, the second special aspect The specific indication can be displayed according to FIG. 39 (B) and the specific indication of one special aspect is controlled to be in an advantageous state over the special aspect of the one special aspect. It is possible to change to a high special mode (for example, at the start winning combination, presence or absence of execution of special change effect, change pattern in case of execution (for example, including change number, change timing, display mode after change, etc.) In the start winning combination, it is determined whether or not the special change presentation is performed before the target variable display is started, and the variable display is being performed at the start of the target variable display. Taimi To) may be achieved by allowing determining the presence or absence of execution of the special change effect in grayed.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize various change patterns and improve interest.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3), after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a specific period (for example, one minute elapses) from when the power supply to the gaming machine is restored. The special display can be displayed in a special mode in the period until the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), the period until the specific command such as the customer waiting demo specification command is received, etc. While limiting the display of the specific display in a special mode (for example, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the power failure recovery designation command, the prefetch limit flag for limiting the advance notice effect until the specific period has elapsed. If set, and the prefetch limit flag is set, the change presentation and special effects as preview advance notice effect of which the content of execution is determined based on the command at the time of start winning. To) it may be realized by executing the processing to determine not to execute the change effect.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent in advance the occurrence of a situation in which the content suggested by the display mode of the specific display does not match the game result, which may cause a decrease in interest.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4), a state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer) which can be controlled to a plurality of states (for example, a normal state, a short time state, a definite change state). 560 is a portion that executes the processing of steps S166 to S170), and a specific period (for example, the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, eight times the upper limit of the total number of pending storages) from when the state is switched ) In the period until it is executed, the period until it receives a specific command such as a customer waiting demo specification command, etc.), the specific display can be displayed in a special mode, while the specific display is displayed in a special mode (For example, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the gaming state has been switched based on the received background designation command, and switches When it is set, the prefetching restriction flag for limiting the prefetching notice effect is set until the specific period elapses, and when the prefetching restriction flag is set, the prefetching notice whose execution content is determined based on the command at the start winning combination This may be realized by executing the process so as to determine that the change presentation as the presentation and the special change presentation are not performed.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent in advance the occurrence of a situation in which the content suggested by the display mode of the specific display does not match the game result, which may cause a decrease in interest.

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 a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows change production setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a change pattern and a change production determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a change production mode determination table, a special change production determination table, and a related production mode determination table. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern command reception waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a stop design of a production design. It is an explanatory view showing the example of composition of process data. It is a flow chart which shows processing during production design variation. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation stop processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a production mode of change production. It is a flow chart which shows change production setting processing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with 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. . In addition to the mode shown in this embodiment, for example, the sum of the first number of pending storages and the second number of pending storages instead of the first pending storage display unit 9a and the second pending storage display unit 9b. An area (total holding storage display unit) may be provided to display the total number (total holding storage number).

  In addition, between the first hold storage display unit 9a and the second hold storage display unit 9b in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, the variation display currently being executed by the display mode that has taken over the display mode of the hold display An active display area 9F is provided in which an active display corresponding to is displayed. In this embodiment, in principle, the active display is displayed in the same manner as the hold display displayed on the first hold storage display unit 9a and the second hold storage display unit 9b, but the mode changes according to the effect There is also a case. In addition, as long as it can be recognized that the display corresponds to the currently displayed variable display, the display does not necessarily have to be the same as the display in the hold display, and another graphic or character may be displayed. .

  In the present embodiment, “display corresponding to variable display” is, for example, displayed on the active display area 9F and on the first hold storage display unit 9a and the second hold storage display unit 9b. Correspond to the pending display. The “display corresponding to variable display” is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment, but may be at least a display on hold and any display corresponding to the variable display. In this embodiment, the active display area 9F is configured to be capable of displaying an active display. However, the active display area does not have to be displayed, and the active display area 9F may not be provided.

  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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (composed of the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The effect control command is received, and the display control of the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect pattern is performed.

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

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

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

  The effect control board 80 is mounted with an effect control microcomputer 100 including a effect control CPU 101 and a RAM for storing information on effects such as an effect pattern process flag and the like. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 100 is not backed up by a power supply. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and takes in a signal taken from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( According to the effect control (INT signal), the effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

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

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

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

  As a signal direction regulation means which allows the signal input from the main substrate 31 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control substrate 80 (does not allow the signal to pass in the direction from the effect control substrate 80 to the relay substrate 77) in the relay substrate 77 A unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, diodes or transistors are used as unidirectional circuits. A diode is illustrated in FIG. Also, unidirectional circuits are provided for each signal. Further, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 through the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. In addition, a signal driver circuit which is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (the relay board 77 side).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 restores the game state recovery processing for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state at the time of stopping the power supply (steps S41 to S43). Process). Specifically, the top address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (the area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. With the processing of steps S41 and S42, the saved content remains as it is for the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data (special symbol process flag, positive change flag, time saving flag, etc.) indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped, the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer ), And a portion where data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). In addition, the CPU 56 transmits to the effect control board 80 a display result designating command designating the display result (usually a big hit, a positive change big hit, a sudden positive change big hit, a small hit, or a drop) stored in the backup RAM 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 and saved. When the value of the fluctuation time timer which has been timed out, a symbol determination designation command to be described later is transmitted. Further, in this embodiment, the backup RAM area also stores the value of a special symbol process flag described later. Therefore, when the power failure is recovered, the special symbol process processing is resumed from the process corresponding to the value of the stored special symbol process flag.

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

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

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

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). In addition, predetermined data (for example, data of the count value of the counter for generating the random number per judgment for normal symbols) is initialized to 0 by the RAM clear process, but it is an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to In addition, predetermined data (for example, data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number per determination) may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a flag for performing selective processing according to the control state, such as a random symbol counter for determining a normal symbol, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, etc. The value is set.

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

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

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

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

  When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is performed to detect whether or not the power-off signal is output (is turned on or not) (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply substrate detects a drop in the voltage of the power supplied to the game machine. Then, in the power-off detection process, when the CPU 56 detects that the power-off signal is output, the CPU 56 executes the power-supply stop process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Subsequently, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input through the input driver circuit 58, and the states of them are determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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 PA1-2 is prepared. Among them, non-reach PA 1-1 is a fluctuation pattern without reach and without pseudo reciprocation or slip rendition, and is not a shortening fluctuation, and is a fluctuation pattern for normal fluctuation (in this example, fluctuation time 12.50 seconds) It is. In addition, non-reach PA1-2 is a fluctuation pattern without reach and without pseudo reunion and slip rendition, and the fluctuation time is shorter than the normal fluctuation, and the fluctuation pattern for shortening fluctuation (in this example, fluctuation time 2 .00 seconds).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the non-reach is out, the case where the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the pseudo ream or the slip effect is not included is shown, but when the non-reach is out. Also, it may be configured to provide a fluctuation pattern accompanied by a pseudo ream or a slip effect.

  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, when using normal PB2-1 among the fluctuation patterns which are used when reaching and are accompanied by effects of 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Also, in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132C used when the jackpot type is "sudden probability variation big hit", for example, when the jackpot type such as special CA4-1, special CA4-2 is other than "sudden probability variation big hit" The judgment value is assigned to the fluctuation pattern type to which the judgment value is not assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is suddenly controlled to the big hit state according to the big hit type being "suddenly odd change big hit", it is different from the case where the big hit state due to the big hit or positive hit is usually controlled. 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 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. 2. A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-3 to normal CA2-4 and super CA2-5 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 89, fluctuation display of normal fluctuation without at least reach (without a rendition such as pseudo ream or slip effect) is executed regardless of the total number of pending storages (non-reach CA 2-1) Since it becomes a fluctuation pattern classification of, it turns out that it becomes a fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA-1 of non-reach normal fluctuation, as shown in Drawing 12 mentioned below. 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 the 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) A common judgment value (1 to 89 in the example shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B) is 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.

  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".

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

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

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

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

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

  The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and otherwise initialization designation Send a command

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

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

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (a special winning opening open designation command) showing a display of a number of times (round) of the special winning opening opening indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designated command after opening a special winning opening) indicating closing of the special winning opening of the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

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

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

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first 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, the second pending storage number addition designation command, the first pending storage number subtraction designation command, and the second pending storage number subtraction designation command are transmitted is shown, the form of the pending storage information is the same as in this embodiment. For example, pending storage information may be transmitted as follows.

(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 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 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), the command C6XX (H), and the command C7XX (H) are effect control commands (determination result specification command at the 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 addition, command C7XX (H) is a winning determination indicating the determination result (determination result of the variation pattern) of which variation pattern determination value range the value of the variation pattern determination random number is as the prize determination result. It is a pattern 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, and whether the value of the variation pattern determination random number falls within the range of determination values of any variation pattern. 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. Further, a value for designating the range of the determination value as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the winning variation pattern command, and control is performed to transmit it to the effect control microcomputer 100. 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 will be 1 to 89 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 89, 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 the judgment values 1 to 89 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 90 to 99, 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 variation pattern type determination random number is 100 to 169, the CPU 56 transmits a variation 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 170 to 199, 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 200 to 214, 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 fluctuation pattern type determination random number is 215 to 229, the CPU 56 transmits a fluctuation category 6 command in which “05 (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 7 command in which “06 (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 2-5 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 change pattern type is super CA2-5 based on the reception of the change category 7 command.

  Specifically, the threshold values 89, 99, 169, 199, 214 and 229 used to determine which of the above variation categories belongs to the removal shown in FIGS. 10 (A) and 10 (B). The values are derived by picking up values that can be the boundaries of the range of the determination value assigned to each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table. The same applies to the subsequent variation categories 8 to 9 and 21 to 29, and they are assigned to each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table shown in FIGS. 9A to 9D and 10C. A threshold that is used for category determination is derived by picking up a value that may be a boundary of the range of the determined value.

  In addition, for example, when it is determined that the gaming state becomes a definite variation state or a short time state and a departure at the start winning, the CPU 56 first determines that the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 in step S232 of the prize effect processing described later. It is determined whether or not .about.219. If the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 2 19 (that is, if it becomes the fluctuation pattern type of non-reach CA2-2), the CPU 56 sets fluctuation as “07 (H)” in the EXT data Send category 8 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets “08 (H)” in 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 2-5) Send variation category 9 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 2-5 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 2-5 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 CA2-5 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 change effect, which is a type of pre-reading advance notice effect, is executed based on the determination result at the time of winning to become the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-5 or super CA3-3 . The variation category command shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 (specifically, variation category 1 command, only when it is determined to be the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-5 and super CA3-3. The variation category 7 command, variation category 23 command, variation category 26 command only) may be transmitted, and the variation category command may not be transmitted in the case of 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 CA2-5 and super CA3-3, even if it transmits fluctuation category command which shows that fluctuation pattern classification can not be specified. Good.

  Note that “pre-reading advance notice effect” is an advance notice effect that is executed prior to the start of the variable display targeted for the notice effect. In this embodiment, as described later, when it is determined that the execution of the change effect, which is a type of pre-reading advance notice effect, is performed when the start winning is generated, the hold display (or the active display displayed by inheriting the display mode of the hold display) ) Is changed to a display mode different from the normal mode (in this example, a white spherical display).

  In addition to the change effects, the effect mode of the advance notice advance effect is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment, and, for example, as the advance notice effect, the special display result such as the chance eye symbol continuously over plural variations. There are various aspects, such as executing effects to be stopped and displaying, executing effects such as counting down over multiple changes, and executing effects that change the effect mode in such a manner that the background screen changes. Conceivable.

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

  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 every round, but when starting the first round, the big winning opening opening pre-processing is also the processing to start the 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 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 21) (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.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether the time-shortening flag indicating that the gaming state is the time-shortening 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 winning variation pattern command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220A). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1221A).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S1218A to S1220A, 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. The command, the variation category command, and the winning time variation pattern command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the process of steps S1218A to S1221A is executed, the start winning on the first start winning opening 13 occurs and the prize effect processing of step S1217A is executed. A set of four commands of a command, a variation category command, a winning combination variation pattern command, and a first hold storage number addition designation command is transmitted collectively in one timer interrupt.

  However, when the prize effect processing of step S 1217 A is not executed because of the determination of Y in step S 1215 A or step S 1216 A, the CPU 56 controls to transmit only the first reserved storage number addition designation command in step S 1221 A. Control is not performed to transmit a winning determination result specification command (a symbol specifying command, a variation category command and a winning variation pattern command). 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 The commands (design designation command, variation category command and prize variation pattern command) may be transmitted.

  Further, in this embodiment, when there is a start winning on the first start winning opening 13 by executing the processing of step S1215A, the winning of step S1217A is performed only when the gaming state is the normal state. The hour 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. 20 (B). In the second starting opening switch passage process executed when the second starting opening switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 determines whether the second number of pending storages has reached the upper limit (specifically, the second pending opening). Whether or not the value of the second pending storage number counter for counting the storage number is 4) is confirmed (step S1211 B). If the second pending storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process ends.

  If the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second pending storage number counter by 1 (step S1212B) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 21) (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 the winning variation pattern command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220B). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserve storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1221B).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S1218B to S1220B, 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 S1217B is executed. The command, the variation category command, and the winning time variation pattern 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 S1221 B and the winning at presentation processing of step S1217 B is executed, symbol designation is performed. A set of four commands of a command, a variation category command, a winning combination variation pattern command, and a second reserve storage number addition designation command is transmitted collectively in one timer interrupt.

  In the second start port switch passage processing, the same processing as step S1215A is performed, and if time saving state (including control to be in time saving state as well as positive change state) is executed, the effect processing in step S1217B is executed. You may not do. That is, only when the game is in the normal state, the effect processing at the time of winning in step S1217B may be executed to transmit the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the variation at movement symbol command. In this embodiment, as described later, since the prefetch advance notice effect is executed only for the second hold storage when in the time saving state, conversely, only when it is in the time saving state, the time of winning of step S1217B The rendering process is executed to transmit the symbol designating command and the variation category command, and in the normal state, the symbol designating command, the variation category command, and the variation pattern at the time of winning are not executed without executing the winning process in step S1217B. May not be sent.

  Further, also in the second starting opening switch passing process, the same process as step S1216A may be performed, and when in the big hit game, the effect process at the time of winning 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) . With such a configuration, it is possible to reliably prevent the preview notice effect from being interrupted halfway because the fluctuation time is short when the prefetch notice effect is performed for a certain period of time.

  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. By 100, while performing the fluctuation display of the production design, you execute the change production which predicts that it becomes big hit and super reach.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the normal jackpot determination value (N in step S220), the CPU 56 sets a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is the high probability state (probable change state) Whether or not it is confirmed (step S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps 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, the CPU 56 determines in step S225 whether or not the gaming state is a definite change state and whether or not the time saving state (specifically, whether the positive change flag and the time saving flag are set) Determine In addition, after confirming whether or not the vehicle is in the definite variation state and the time saving state in step S225 at the start winning combination, a plurality of variable displays are actually started until the variation display based on the starting winning combination is actually started. Variable display may be performed. Therefore, the game state changes in the period from when it is confirmed in step S225 whether or not it is a definite change state and whether it is a short time state at the start winning combination, until the variable display based on the starting winning combination is actually started. (For example, when a definite big hit or a sudden positive big hit occurs before the start of fluctuation, it may change from the normal state to the positive change state). Therefore, the gaming state determined in step S225 at the start winning is not necessarily the same as the gaming state (see step S61 described later) determined at the start of fluctuation. In addition, in order to prevent such non-coincidence, a game with a change of gaming state in the currently stored holding memory is specified, and determination at the time of starting winning is performed based on the gaming state after the change. It is also good.

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

  For example, the CPU 56 sets the threshold 219 when it is determined that the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is less than or equal to the threshold 219 in step S232 described later, and the value is less than or equal to the threshold 219 (ie, when it is 1 to 219). Determines that “07 (H)” is set as EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). When it is not the threshold 219 or less (that is, when it is 220-251), it is determined that “08 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16).

  In addition, for example, when the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU sets thresholds 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 regardless of the total number of pending storages. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold 89 in step S232 described later, and the value is equal to or less than the threshold 89 (that is, 1 to 89). Determines that “00 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). When the threshold is 99 or less (that is, 90 to 99), it is determined that “01 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). When the threshold is 169 or less (ie, 100 to 169), it is determined to set “02 (H)” 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 to set "03 (H)" 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 "04 (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 “05 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold value is not 229 or less (i.e., if it is 230 to 251), it is determined that "06 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16).

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

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

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

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

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps 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 set fluctuation pattern type 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 “08 (H)”, “10 (H)”, and “10 (H)” as shown in FIGS. (H) “18 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a fluctuation pattern (step S234). In step S234, for example, the CPU 56 selects the fluctuation pattern determination table corresponding to the fluctuation pattern type, and using the selected fluctuation pattern determination table, the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number becomes the range of any determination value The variation pattern is determined by

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data according to the determination result in the winning-prism fluctuation pattern command (step S235). Specifically, the CPU 56 wins any value of “01 (H)” to “21 (H)” as shown in FIG. 6 according to which variation pattern is determined in step S234. Performs processing to set to EXT data of time variation pattern 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 Based on the fact that the category command is received, it is possible to execute the change production which it mentions later.

  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, the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed not only in the mode shown in this embodiment, but in the order of winning on the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, for example. It may be configured.

  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 big hit determination value in the low probability state may be executed, and the value may not be compared with the big hit determination value in the positive change state (specifically, only the process of step S220 is 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 for each saving area in the first pending storage buffer. Shift the content. If the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second hold storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of the respective save areas in the second hold storage buffer are shifted.

  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. 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.

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

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

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

  If the value of the random R does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is a loss, the process directly proceeds to step S75.

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

  Next, using the selected big hit type determination table, the CPU 56 uses the type (“normal big hit”, “probable variation”) corresponding to the value matching the value of the random number (random 1) for big hit type determination stored in the random number buffer area. A "big hit" or "a sudden definite big hit" is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type 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 determination result of the big hit type, it decides the stop design of the special symbol “1”, “3”, “7” which becomes the big hit symbol. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be "suddenly positive variation big hit", "1" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol, and 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. 9 (D (FIG. 9 (D)) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types. ) Is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is three or more by executing the processing of steps S95 to S99, the variation for disconnection shown in FIG. 10 (B). Pattern type determination table 135B is selected. When the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state, a variation pattern type determination table for omission 135C shown in FIG. 10C is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-2 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 CA2-2 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.

  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).

  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, the CPU 56, if it is set, is a probability variation flag indicating that it is a definite variation state, a time shortening flag indicating that it is a time reduction state, and the number of times the special symbol can be varied in the time reduction state Is reset (step S132), and control is performed to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S133). Specifically, when the type of the jackpot is “normal jackpot” or “probable jackpot”, the jackpot start designation command (command A 001 (H)) is transmitted. Also, when the type of the big hit is a sudden definite big hit, a small hit / sudden positive big hit start specification command (command A 002 (H)) is transmitted. In addition, data indicating the type of jackpot stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer) indicating whether the type of jackpot is “normally jackpot”, “probably outburst jackpot”, or “suddenly outright probability big hit” It is determined based on

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden definite positive big hit start designation command (command A 002 (H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S142). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time for notifying that the small hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S144). In addition, the opening time per large winning opening in the small hit game is also set. Specifically, the same 0.1 second as the round time of the sudden big change big hit is set as the open time per one big winning opening in the small hit game. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hitting start pre-processing (step S308) (step S145).

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

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step S160), and when the big hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (step S161), and control to transmit a big hit end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, a "big hit" or "probably big hit" sends a big hit end designation command (command A 301 (H)), and if it is "suddenly big hit" a small hit / sudden positive big hit The end designation command (command A 302 (H)) is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the process is ended.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 30 is a flow chart showing an example of a program of special symbol display control processing (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main substrate 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for the special symbol variation display for the special symbol display control data setting. A process of setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the changing speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 each time 0.2 seconds elapses. Then, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and drive signals are output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8a, 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 or not (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (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.

  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.

  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 5 specification command) in the RAM The command is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

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

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

  If the received effect control command is any of the variation category commands (step S623a), the effect control CPU 101 causes the received variation category command to be stored in each storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Among them, the latest symbol designation command is stored in the storage area where the command is stored (step S623b).

  If the received effect control command is any of the winning time fluctuation pattern commands (step S 624 a), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received fluctuation category command in the start winning time command storage area formed in the RAM. It stores in the storage area where the newest design specification command is stored among fields (Step S624b).

  If the received effect control command is the first hold memory number addition designation command (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 executes the received first hold memory number addition designation command in the start winning combination command formed in the RAM. Among the storage areas of the storage area, the latest symbol designating command, variation category command, and winning combination variation pattern command are stored in the storage area (step S626). However, when the gaming state is in a definite variation state, a short time state, a big hit gaming state, or a small hit gaming state, the symbol designating command, the variation category command and the winning time variation pattern command are not transmitted, and the first number of pending storages is added Since only the designated command may be transmitted (see steps S1215A to S1219A), in that case, the effect control CPU 101 starts the winning combination formed in the RAM for the received first number of pending storage number designation commands. Store in the first free storage area of the hour command storage area.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 increases the hold display by one in the normal mode (in the present example, spherical display of white) in the first hold memory display unit 9a, and the first hold memory in the first hold memory display unit 9a. The number display is updated (step S627). Further, the effect control CPU 101 adds one to the value of the first pending storage number stored in the first pending storage number saving area formed in the RAM (step S 628).

  If the received effect control command is the second hold memory number addition designation command (step S629), the effect control CPU 101 executes the received second hold memory number addition designation command in the start winning combination command formed in the RAM. Among the storage areas of the storage area, the latest symbol designating command, variation category command, and winning combination variation pattern command are stored in the storage area (step S630).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 increases the hold display by one in the second hold storage display unit 9b in the normal mode (in this example, a spherical display in white in this example), and the second hold storage in the second hold storage display unit 9b. The number display is updated (step S631). Further, the effect control CPU 101 adds one to the value of the second pending storage number stored in the second pending storage number saving area formed in the RAM (step S632).

  If the received effect control command is the first hold storage number subtraction designation command (step S633), the CPU 101 for production control erases one hold display in the first hold storage display unit 9a, and the remaining hold display is 1 It shifts one by one to update the first pending storage number display in the first pending storage display unit 9a (step S634). Further, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts one from the value of the first pending storage number stored in the first pending storage number saving area formed in the RAM (step S635).

  If the received effect control command is the second hold memory number subtraction designation command (step S636), the CPU 101 for production control erases one hold display in the second hold storage display unit 9b, and the remaining hold display is 1 It shifts each time and updates the 2nd pending storage number display in the 2nd pending storage indicator 9b (Step S637). Further, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts one from the value of the second pending storage number stored in the second pending storage number saving area formed in the RAM (step S638).

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (step S639), the effect control CPU 101 causes the background screen to be displayed on the effect display device 9 to have a background screen according to the normal state (for example, blue display color) It changes to background screen) (step S640). Further, if set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the time saving state flag indicating that the gaming state is the time saving state (step S641).

  If the received effect control command is a short time state background designation command (step S642), the effect control CPU 101 causes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to be a background screen according to the short time state (for example, green display color It changes to background screen) (step S643). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets the time saving state flag (step S644). If the effect control CPU 101 is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets a positive change state flag indicating that the gaming state is a positive change state (step S645).

  If the received effect control command is a definite variation state background designation command (step S646), the effect control CPU 101 causes the background screen to be displayed on the effect display device 9 to be a background screen according to the probable variation state (for example, red display color It changes to background screen) (step S647). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets the probability change state flag (step S648).

  If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation specification command (step S649), the effect control CPU 101 sets a first symbol variation specification command reception flag (step S650). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation specification command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 sets a second symbol variation specification command reception flag (step S652).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S653). For example, if the received effect control command is a big hit start designated command, the big hit start designated command reception flag is set, and if the received effect control command is a big hit end designated command, the big hit end designated command received flag is set. Then, the process proceeds to step S611.

  FIG. 36 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 change effect setting process for setting the presence / absence of a change effect, the change pattern, and the effect mode of the related effect (step S800A).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of the processes in steps S800 to S807 in accordance with the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is performed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control regarding variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol is also the second Control relating to variable display of the rendering symbol synchronized with the variation of the special symbol is also executed in one rendering control process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a change effect setting process (step S800A). In the change effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first performs one set of start winning command (that is, a symbol designating command, a variation category command, and a pending memory number adding designating command (first pending memory number adding designating command or It is checked whether or not a set of the second pending storage number addition designation command) is newly received (step S6001). Specifically, one set of symbol designation command, variation category command, prize variation pattern command, and pending storage number addition designation command (first pending storage number addition designation command or second pending storage number) in the start winning command storage area This can be confirmed by determining whether or not the addition designation command is newly stored. If one set of start winning combination commands has not been received anew, the process ends.

  If one set of start winning combination commands has been newly received, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether the time saving state flag is set (step S6002). If the time saving state flag is set (that is, if the time saving state), the process ends.

  If the time saving status flag is not set (that is, if it is in the non-time saving status), the effect control CPU 101 receives a newly received pending memory number addition designation command (the pending stored newly in the start winning command storage area) It is checked whether or not the storage number addition designation command) is the first pending storage number addition designation command (step S6003). If it is not the case where the first pending storage number addition designation command has been newly received (that is, if the second pending storage number addition designation command has been newly received), the processing is ended as it is.

  By executing the processing of steps S6002 and S6003, in this embodiment, only when a start winning for the first start winning opening 13 newly occurs while the gaming state is controlled to the non-short time state The process after step S6005 is performed, and it is comprised possible to perform change presentation. The reason that the change effect is not performed when being controlled to the time saving state is because it may be difficult to secure a period for effectively performing the change effect.

  In this embodiment, since the variable display of the second special symbol has priority over the variable display of the first special symbol, when the change effect is executed based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 ( For example, when the start display to the second start winning opening 14 occurs when the pending display is displayed in the first mode), before the change display of the first special symbol of the notice object of the change effect, the first (2) Variable display of special symbol is executed. In this case, the display mode of the pending display of the advance notice object does not change (that is, it is in the standby state) until the variable display of the second special symbol executed with priority is ended.

  In addition to the mode shown in this embodiment, for example, it is possible to execute the change effect even when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs while being controlled to the time saving state It is also good.

  Also, for example, in the case where the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed in the order of winning on the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, the gaming state is time saving Regardless of whether or not there is a start winning combination with respect to either the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, it may be configured to be able to perform the change effect.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence / absence of the change effect and the change pattern to be executed based on the received latest winning time fluctuation pattern command (step S6005). In step S6005, the CPU for effect control 101 performs lottery processing based on random numbers using the change effect determination table on the basis of the latest variation pattern command at the time of winning, and the presence or absence of execution of the change effect and the change in execution. Determine the pattern.

  FIG. 38A is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the change pattern of the change effect. In this embodiment, it is possible to execute a change effect that changes the display mode of the active display displayed taking over the display mode of the hold display or the hold display. Specifically, the pending display and the active display are changed from the normal mode (circular display) to the first stage (in this example, the circular display including the character “1”), the second stage (in this example) , And a circular display including the character "2" and a third stage (in this example, a circular display including the character "3").

  Further, in this embodiment, the timing before the re-variation (pseudo series effect) is performed in the target variable display due to the change presentation (“pre-re-change” shown in FIG. 38A), and the target In the timing after the re-variation (pseudo-series production) is performed in the variable variation display ("re-variation first time", "re-variation second time" and "re-variation third time" shown in FIG. 38A), It is possible to change the display mode of the hold display or the active display corresponding to the variable display. Hereinafter, the timing before the re-variation (pseudo series effect) is performed in the target variable display is also referred to as the re-pre-change timing. In addition, the timing after the re-variation (pseudo series effect) is performed in the target variation display ("re-variation first time", "re-variation second time" and "re-variation third time" shown in FIG. 38A) Can also be referred to as first post-revariation timing, second post-revariation timing, and third post-revariation timing, respectively, and they are also collectively referred to as post-revariation timing.

  In this embodiment, the timing (before re-variation timing) before the re-variation (pseudo series effect) is performed in the target variation display is after the start display occurs and the hold display is displayed. Although it is the timing when the first variable display is started, the present invention is not limited to this, from when the start winning is generated until the first re-variation (pseudo series effect) is executed in the target variable display. It may be any timing of the period.

  Of the change patterns shown in FIG. 38A, in the change pattern 1-1 and the change pattern 1-2, the active display that is displayed taking over the mode of the hold display is finally the first stage (in this example, Change pattern 2-1, change pattern 2-2 and change pattern 2-3 are displayed taking over the mode of the hold display. The active display is a change pattern finally displayed by the form of the second stage (in this example, the circular display including the character "2"), and the change pattern 3-1, the change pattern 3-2 and the change pattern 3-3 is a change pattern in which the active display displayed by inheriting the mode of the hold display is finally displayed by the mode of the third step (in this example, the circular display including the character "3") It is down.

  In the change pattern 1-1, the pending display does not change in the normal mode at the timing before the re-change of the target variable display, and the active display is performed at the first post-re-change timing during the target variable display. Change to the first stage.

  In change pattern 1-2, the pending display changes to the first stage at the pre-re-shift timing, and the active display takes over the pending display mode at the first post-re-shift timing during the subject variable display. It does not change from the first stage.

  In the change pattern 2-1, the pending display does not change in the normal mode at the pre-rechange timing but changes the active display to the first stage at the first post-rechange timing in the target change display. The active display changes to the second stage at the timing after the second re-variation.

  In change pattern 2-2, the pending display changes to the first stage at the timing before the re-variation, and the active display takes over the display mode of the pending display at the first post-re-variation timing in the target variation display. However, the first stage does not change, and the active display changes to the second stage at the timing after the second re-variation.

  In change pattern 2-3, the pending display changes to the second stage at the pre-re-change timing, and the active display is performed at the first post-re-change timing and the second post-re-change timing in the target change display. Does not change in the second stage which has taken over the display mode of the pending display.

  In change pattern 3-1, the pending display does not change in the normal mode at the pre-re-change timing, and the active display changes to the first stage at the first post-re-change timing in the target change display. The active display changes to the second stage at the second re-change timing, and the active display changes to the third stage at the third re-change timing.

  In change pattern 3-2, the pending display changes to the second stage at the pre-rechange timing, and the active display is performed at the first post-rechange timing and the second post-rechange timing during the target variable display. Does not change at the second stage that takes over the display mode of the hold display, and the active display changes to the third stage at the timing after the third re-variation.

  In change pattern 3-3, the pending display changes to the third step at the pre-rechange timing, and the timing after the first re-change, the timing after the second re-change, and the third re-change in the target change display. At the post-fluctuation timing, the active indication does not change as it is at the third stage that inherits the display mode of the hold indication.

  FIGS. 38B and 38C are explanatory views showing a specific example of the change presentation determination table. In step S6006, when the total number of pending storages is two or more, the first change presentation determination table shown in FIG. 38B is used, and when the total number of pending storages is less than two, FIG. The second change presentation determination table shown is used.

  As shown in FIGS. 38 (B) and 38 (C), in this embodiment, in the case where the variation pattern is pseudo-continuous (ie, pseudo-once, pseudo-twice or pseudo-repeat 3 times), When the change effect is configured to be executable and there is no pseudo link, it is determined not to execute the change effect.

  Further, in the first change effect determination table shown in FIG. 38B, change patterns (that is, all change patterns) in which the display mode of the pending display or the active display is changed at the pre-rechange timing and the post-rechange timing. In the second change effect determination table shown in FIG. 38C, the change pattern (ie, change pattern 1-2) changes the display mode of the pending display in the second change effect determination table shown in FIG. The change pattern 2-2, the change pattern 2-3, the change pattern 3-2 and the change pattern 3-3) are configured to be unselectable.

  If the total number of pending storages is less than 2 at the timing of the start winning, then the pending display is immediately taken over and the variable display is performed when the pending shift is performed, so the period for displaying the pending display is There is a possibility that it is short and can not secure sufficiently the period which performs change production to a pending display. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is less than 2 in step S6006, the second change presentation determination table shown in FIG. 38C is used to display the pending display at the timing before re-variation. A change pattern (i.e., change pattern 1-2, change pattern 2-2, change pattern 2-3, change pattern 3-2 and change pattern 3-3) which changes the aspect is not selected.

  Even if the total number of pending storages is less than 2, change pattern 1-2, change pattern 2-2, change pattern 2-3, change pattern 3-2 and change pattern 3-3 (that is, re-change) In the pre-timing, it is possible to select a change pattern for changing the display mode, and in this case, change the display mode of the active display from the start of the variable display until the first re-variation is performed. You may make it

  As shown in FIGS. 38B and 38C, in this embodiment, the display mode of the active display finally becomes the first stage when the change pattern involves one re-change. A change pattern 2-1 in which the display mode of the active display finally becomes the second step when either of the change pattern 1-1 and the change pattern 1-1 is selected and accompanied by re-variation twice. Change pattern 3-1 in which the display mode of the active display finally becomes the third step when any of change pattern 2-2 and change pattern 2-3 is selected and involves three re-changes, One of the change pattern 3-2 and the change pattern 3-3 is selected.

  That is, the stage of the display mode of the final active display and the number of times re-variation is performed during the variable display are configured to coincide with each other. Specifically, when the re-variation is performed once during the variable display, the display mode of the active display finally becomes the first stage, and when the re-variation is performed twice, the final display of the active indication is performed. When the display mode is the second stage and the re-variation is performed three times, the display mode of the active display finally becomes the third stage.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the change display changes the active display to a mode (that is, any one of the first to third stages) according to the number of times the re-variation is performed at the post-re-variation timing.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the display mode of the suspension display may change to any one of the first to third stages at the timing before re-variation due to the change effect, but in this case, the suspension after the change The display mode of the display suggests the number of times re-variation is performed during the variable display.

  Specifically, when the display mode of the pending display changes to the first step (i.e., change pattern 1-2 and change pattern 2-2) at the timing before re-change, re-change is performed once or more during the change display. It is suggested to be performed, and when the display mode of the hold display changes to the second step (ie, change pattern 2-3 and change pattern 3-2), re-change is executed twice or more during the change display. It is suggested that when the display mode of the hold display changes to the third stage (ie, change pattern 3-3), it means that re-change is performed three times during the change display.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the display mode of the suspension display or the active display changes due to the change effect, but if the change timing is the timing before the re-change, the re-change is executed during the change display. The number of times will be suggested, and the timing after re-variation will indicate the number of times re-variation has been performed. Strictly speaking, for example, when the display mode of the suspension display changes to the second stage at the timing before re-variation, suspension display and active until the second re-variation timing in the target fluctuation display is reached. If the display mode of the display (i.e., the second step) does not match the number of re-variations (i.e., 0 or 1), the number of times re-variation is performed is suggested. When it does, the number of times the re-variation has been performed will be indicated.

  As described above, 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, it is indicated by the winning determination result specifying command. It may also occur that the detected fluctuation pattern type does not match the fluctuation pattern type actually used in the fluctuation display. In other words, it may occur that the fluctuation pattern indicated by the winning time fluctuation pattern command does not match the fluctuation pattern actually used in the fluctuation display. Therefore, in step S6005, when the variation pattern type (and the variation pattern) determined at the time of winning is not changed according to the gaming state or the number of pending storages (for example, variation categories 1, 7 to 9, 21 to 29). In the case where it is possible to specify the number of times of pseudo-sequences and change according to the gaming state and the number of reserved memories (for example, in the case of variation categories 2 to 6), the processing is regarded as having no pseudo-seriess. Do. By doing this, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation where the display mode of the hold display and the active display changed due to the change effect and the number of re-variations do not match.

  A characteristic point in the first change effect determination table shown in FIG. 38B is the change pattern 3-2 and the change pattern 3-3 in which the display mode changes at the timing before re-change, in the case of three pseudo reams. However, the display mode does not change at the pre-rechange timing but the rate of selection is higher than that of the change pattern 3-1 at which the display mode changes at the post-rechange timing. The change pattern 2-2 and the change pattern 2-3 in which the aspect changes are selected from the change pattern 2-1 in which the display mode does not change in the pre-rechange timing but the display mode changes in the post-rechange timing. Judgment values are assigned so as to lower the ratio. With such a configuration, the change pattern in which the display mode changes at the pre-rechange timing before the target variable display is started does not change the display mode at the pre-rechange timing, and the post-rechange timing The rate at which the number of times re-variation is performed in the target variable display can be made higher than the change pattern in which the display mode changes. Therefore, attention can be paid to the timing at which the display mode of the hold display and the active display changes, and the interest can be enhanced.

  If it is determined to execute the change effect (Y in step S6006), the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode of the change effect based on the received latest winning time fluctuation pattern command (step S6007). In step S6007, the CPU for effect control 101 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the change effect mode determination table, and determines an effect mode of the change effect.

  FIG. 39 (A) is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the change presentation mode determination table. In this embodiment, the change effect is executed by any of the first to third effect modes. In the change presentation of the first presentation mode, the hold display or the active display changes from the normal mode (in this example, a white circular display) to the first mode (in the present example, a blue circular display). In the change effect, the hold display or the active display changes from the normal mode (in this example, a white circular display) to the second mode (in the present example, a green circular display), and in the change effect of the third effect mode, the hold The display or active display changes from the normal mode (in this example, a white circular display) to the third mode (in this example, a red circular display).

  Specifically, when the change effect of the change pattern 1-1 is executed by the first effect mode, the pending display remains at the normal mode (in this example, a white circular display in this example) at the timing before the re-change. The active display changes to the first stage of the first mode (in this example, the blue circular display including the character “1”) at the first post re-shift timing during the target variable display without changing. .

  In addition, when the change effect of the change pattern 1-2 is executed by the second effect mode, the pending display at the timing before the re-change includes the first stage of the second mode (in this example, the character “1” is included). (The green circular display), and at the timing after the first re-change in the target variable display, the active display does not change as it is in the first stage of the second mode that takes over the display mode of the hold display.

  Characteristic points in the change presentation mode determination table shown in FIG. 39 (A) are: the third display mode (red)> the second presentation mode (green)> the first presentation mode (white), and the variation display result is a big hit The judgment value is assigned so as to increase the degree of expectation. With such a configuration, in addition to the timing at which the display mode changes due to the change effect, and the stage after the change, with which effect mode the change effect is executed, that is, the hold display by any of the first to third modes It can be made to notice whether the active display is displayed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode of the related effect based on the change pattern of the change effect and the received latest winning time fluctuation pattern command (step S6008). In step S6008, the CPU for effect control 101 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the related effect mode determination table, and determines an effect mode for the related effect.

  In this embodiment, before or after the timing at which the on-hold display or the active display changes due to the change effect, the related effect associated with the change effect is executed.

  Specifically, the first related effect acting on the hold display (in this example, the character appears and throws a ball toward the hold display in relation to the change production at the timing before the re-change), and the thrown ball is held. When the display is hit, the display mode of the hold display changes). Also, the first related effect can be executed by any of the first effect mode in which the character A appears, the second effect mode in which the character B appears, and the third effect mode in which the character C appears.

  In addition, in relation to the change effect at the post-rechange timing, a second related effect to the active display (in this example, the effect display is displayed around the active display whose display mode has changed) is performed. In addition, the second related effect can be performed by any of the first effect mode in which the effect A (for example, blinking display) is displayed and the second effect mode in which the effect B (for example, spiral display) is displayed There is.

  For example, in the case of the change pattern 1-1, the second related effect with respect to the active display is executed in relation to the change effect in the post-rechange timing (re-change first timing), and in the case of the change pattern 1-2. In relation to the change effect in the pre-re-change timing, the first related effect acting on the pending display is executed.

  Further, in the case of the change pattern 2-2, the first related effect acting on the pending display is executed in relation to the change effect at the timing before the re-change, and after the second re-change in the target change display A second related rendition to the active display is performed in association with the change rendition in timing.

  39C and 39D are explanatory diagrams showing a specific example of the related rendering mode determination table. In step 6008, when the display mode changes at the timing before re-change based on the change pattern of the change effect, the effect of the first related effect is determined using the first related effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 39 (C). If the mode is determined and the display mode changes at the re-change post-change timing (re-change first time, re-change second time and re-change third time timing), the second related presentation mode determination table shown in FIG. 39 (D) The presentation mode of the second related presentation is determined using.

  Characteristic points in the first related rendering mode determination table shown in FIG. 39C are in the following order: third rendering mode (character C)> second rendering mode (character B)> first rendering mode (character A) The judgment value is assigned such that the expectation that the variable display result is a big hit is high. Similarly, in the second related presentation mode determination table shown in FIG. 39 (D), in the order of the second presentation mode (effect B)> the first presentation mode (effect A), the expectation that the variation display result is a big hit is The determination value is assigned to be high. With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the effect mode of the related effect.

  Further, the types of effect modes are configured to be different between the first related effect and the second related effect. With such a configuration, the type of effect mode can be adjusted according to the execution timing of the related effect, and the effect can be enhanced.

  In this embodiment, if the timing at which the display mode of the pending display and the active display changes is the timing before the re-change, the number of times the re-change is performed during the change display is suggested, and the re-change In the latter case, the number of times the re-variation has been performed will be indicated. Therefore, the player's attention is higher in the change presentation at the pre-rechange timing than at the change presentation at the post-rechange timing. In addition, it is conceivable that other rendition is often performed at the timing after re-variation, and no attention is drawn to the second related rendition. Therefore, by making the types of the effect mode of the first related effect more than the second related effect, it is possible to execute various effects at the timing when the degree of attention is high.

  In addition, although it suggests that the display mode of a pending | holding display (or active display) changes as a 1st related presentation, you may provide the pattern which does not change as a result. Further, the ratio of change after the effect may be different depending on which of the plurality of effect modes the first related effect is executed, or depending on which of the plurality of timings is executed. The rate of change after presentation may be different. In addition, even when the display mode of the hold display (or active display) is different from the normal mode and when it is the normal mode, the execution ratio of the first related effect of the pattern which does not change as a result is made different. Good. For example, when the display mode of the pending display (or active display) is different from the normal mode, the execution ratio of the first related rendition of the pattern which does not change as a result is reduced as compared with the normal mode. It may be made to pay attention to a pending display (or active display) different from the aspect. Also, for example, in the configuration in which the display mode of the hold display (or active display) is changed stepwise by performing the first related effect and the change effect a plurality of times, the display of the hold display (or active display) When the aspect is different from the normal aspect, the pending display (or active display) is further changed by increasing the execution ratio of the first related rendition of the pattern which does not change as a result, as compared with the normal aspect. It is possible to give expectation to

  If it is determined that the change effect is not to be executed (N in step S6006), that is, if the winning-time fluctuation pattern is not accompanied by a re-variation (pseudo series effect), the effect control CPU 101 receives the latest Based on the win time variation pattern command, the presence or absence of the execution of the special change presentation, and the presentation mode in the case of execution are determined (step S6010). In step S6010, the CPU for effect control 101 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the special change effect determination table, and determines the presence or absence of execution of the special change effect, and the effect mode in the case of execution.

  FIG. 39 (B) is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the special change presentation determination table. In this embodiment, it is possible to execute a special change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display or the active display. In the special change presentation, the pending display or the active display changes to a display mode different from the change presentation (that is, a display mode that does not indicate the number of re-changes). As shown in FIG. 39B, in the special change presentation of the first presentation mode, the hold display or the active display changes to the first special mode (in this example, a circular display including the character "chance"), In the special change presentation of the second presentation mode, the hold display or the active display changes to the second special mode (in the present example, a circular display including the letters "super heat").

  In this embodiment, when it is determined to execute the special change effect, the display mode of the hold display or the active display is the first special mode or the second display mode at the timing when the first variable display is started after the hold display is displayed. Although it changes to a special mode, it is not limited to such a configuration, and the display mode of the suspension display or the active display is changed at any timing from the time when the start winning occurs to the end of the target variable display. May be

  In the special change presentation determination table shown in FIG. 39 (B), when the special change presentation is performed, the expectation for a big hit is higher than when the special change presentation is not performed, and the presentation mode of the special change presentation is the second presentation mode. Judgment values are assigned such that the degree of expectation of a big hit is higher than in the first effect mode. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the display mode of the hold display or the active display to the first special mode or the second special mode even in the case of the fluctuation pattern without re-variation, to give the player an expectation. it can.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when the display mode of the hold display or the active display is the first special mode or the second special mode, the change effect for changing to the first to third stages is not performed. . With such a configuration, the variety of effects can be enhanced, and the interest can be improved.

  In this embodiment, when the winning-pricing fluctuation pattern involves re-variation, the change effect is necessarily performed. However, there may be cases where it is not performed.

  In this embodiment, the presence or absence of the change presentation is determined, and when it is determined that the change presentation is not performed, the presence or absence of the special change presentation is determined. Not limited to the configuration, the presence or absence of the special change presentation may be determined, and the presence or absence of the change presentation may be determined when it is determined that the special change presentation is not to be performed. In addition, both the change effect and the special change effect may be performed on one pending display (and the active display). For example, the change presentation is executed at the timing before the re-change, and the hold display changes from the normal mode to the third stage of the first mode (in this example, a blue circular display including the character “3”). After the third re-variation in the variable display, special change presentation is performed, and the active display includes the third to the first special aspect of the first aspect (in this example, the character "chance" is included). Circular display) may be changed. This may be realized by determining the presence or absence of the change presentation and the special change presentation at the starting winning combination, or the presence or absence of the change presentation at the starting winning combination, and at the start of the target variable display You may implement | achieve by determining the presence or absence of execution of a change production.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 associates the change pattern and effect mode of the change effect determined in the steps S6005, S6007, S6008, S6010, the effect mode of the related effect, and the effect mode of the special change effect with the pending storage for advance notice And stores the change effect setting information storage area provided in the RAM (step S6009). In this embodiment, the change effect can be executed in parallel to the plurality of pending displays displayed on the first pending storage display unit 9a, and the first pending storage display unit 9a can have a maximum of four. Since it is possible to display one hold display, four storage areas are provided in the change production setting information storage area, and the change pattern and effect mode of the change production and the related effects are associated with the respective hold storages. The effect aspect of the effect aspect and the special change effect is stored.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a change pattern command from the change pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect pattern (stopped) according to the variation pattern command read in step S8000 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). The symbol) is determined (step S8001). In addition, when pseudo run is designated by the change pattern command, CPU101 for production control is the chance eye design (for example, "223" and "445" etc.) as a temporary stop symbol of a pseudo run in step S8001. Also, although it is not a reach, a combination of a big hit symbol and a symbol whose one symbol is off is also determined. Note that the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory view showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 42, when the received display result specification command indicates “normal big hit” (when the received display result specification command is the display result 2 specification command), the effect control CPU 101 stops Determine the combination of the production design that the 3 designs are aligned with the same even design as the design. In addition, when the received display result designation command indicates "probable big hit" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 3 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control has 3 symbols as a stop symbol. Determine the combination of the production symbols aligned with the same odd symbols.

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

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

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether the time saving state flag is set (step S8002). If the time saving state flag is not set (that is, if it is not the time saving state), the CPU 101 for production control checks whether or not the first symbol variation specification command reception flag is set (step S8003). If the first symbol variation specification command reception flag is set (that is, if the variation display of the first special symbol is started), the process moves to step S8004. That is, in this embodiment, as described above, since the change effect is executed for the first hold storage when the gaming state is the non-short time state, the processing of steps S8002 and S8003 is executed. Thus, the processing of steps S8004 to S8005 is executed only when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed when the gaming state is the non-short time state, and the mode of the hold display to be the target of the change effect is changed It is configured to

  On the other hand, when the hour saving state flag is set (Y in step S8002) and when the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is not set (N in step S8003), the process proceeds to step S8008.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not there is a timing at which the mode of the hold display changes in the first hold storage (step S8004). It should be noted that whether there is a timing at which the display mode of the pending display changes or not, for example, check the change pattern stored in the change effect setting information storage area (see step S6008), and change this time It can be determined by confirming whether there is anything to be changed from the normal mode at the start timing. If there is a timing at which the display mode of the pending display changes, the effect control CPU 101 relates to the change pattern of the change effect, information on the effect mode and the effect mode of the related effect, or the effect mode of the special change effect. The information is read out, and the change effect and the related effect are set (step S8005), and the process proceeds to step S8008. The change presentation and the related presentation set in step S8005, or the special change presentation are executed at the timing when the variable display is started.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence and type of the advance effect (step S8008).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the variation pattern and the presence and type of the advance effect determined in step S8008 (step S8010).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in step S8010 (step S8012).

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory view of a configuration example of a process table. The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the CPU for effect control 101 controls the effect device (component for effect) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data etc. is described which indicates the aspect of each variation constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect pattern. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Moreover, the fluctuation time in the aspect of the fluctuation | variation is set to the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 43 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Moreover, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays an active display in the active display area 9F (step S8015). In step S8015, the active display is displayed according to the display mode in which the display mode at the hold display time is taken over.

  In this embodiment, whether or not the display mode of the active display changes is determined at the start winning combination, but it may be determined also in the effect symbol variation start process. For example, when it is not determined to change the display mode of the active display at the start winning combination, whether to change to any of the first and second special modes based on the fluctuation pattern in the effect symbol fluctuation start process, When changing it, it is possible to determine which change timing is to be changed, and the display mode of the active display may be changed by executing the process according to the determination content. For example, when the display mode of the active display is the normal mode, the higher the expectation of the variation pattern, the higher the rate of change to the special mode, or the higher the rate of change to the special mode of the high expectation. Good.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 stores the start winning winning command stored in the start winning winning command storage area (a symbol designating command, a variation category command, and a pending storage number increment designating command (first pending storage number increment) Deletes one command at the time of starting winning combination stored in the first storage area among the designated command or the second reserved memory number addition specifying command), and shifts the contents of the starting winning time command storage area ( Step S8017).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol process (step S802) (step S8018).

  FIG. 44 is a flow chart showing a process during production design fluctuation (step S802) in the production control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state of the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data set next to the display control execution data (step S8105).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is time to start re-variation (step S8106). In this embodiment, since the re-variation start timing is determined in advance for each fluctuation pattern, it is determined in step S8014 whether or not the re-variation start timing is reached. By checking, it can be checked whether the period from the start of the change to the change timing has elapsed.

  If it is the start timing of the re-variation, the effect control CPU 101 changes the display mode of the active display according to the change pattern of the change effect and the effect mode, and executes the second related effect (step S8107). For example, it is realized by switching to a process table corresponding to the change pattern and effect mode of the change effect to be executed and the effect mode of the second related effect and executing the process.

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

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. When the fanfare effect is executed, the stop symbol display flag is reset. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the big hit symbol has been displayed in a stopped state but fanfare production has not yet been performed, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 Instead, the process proceeds to step S8305.

  If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (discard symbol, big hit symbol) (step S8302). Further, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to erase the active display (step S8302a).

  Next, when neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the CPU 101 for effect control shifts to step S8311. Do.

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

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

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

  When it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit is made (N in step S8303), the CPU for effect control 101 responds to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) for the value of the effect control process flag. The value is updated (step S8311).

  Next, a specific example of the effect mode of the change effect will be described. FIG. 46 is an explanatory view showing an example of the effect mode of the change effect. FIG. 46 shows the case where the change effect of the change pattern 2-2 is executed by the first effect mode. In FIG. 46, the mode of the effect screen transitions in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

  As shown in FIG. 46 (1), it is assumed that a start winning on the first start winning opening 13 has newly occurred while the variable display of the left middle right design symbol is being executed in the effect display 9. In this example, it is assumed that the first winning storage number has newly increased to 2 and the first pending storage number has increased to 2 in the state where the first pending storage number is 1, and the normal pending storage display unit 9a is increased by one normally. It shall be done. Further, it is assumed that it is determined that the change effect of the change pattern 2-2 is to be executed in the first effect mode. Then, based on the end of the fluctuation display time, as shown in FIG. 46 (2), the fluctuation display of the effect pattern is ended in the effect display device 9.

  Next, one pending storage is digested and one pending display is shifted and displayed one by one, and as shown in FIG. 46 (3), the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 46 (3), at the timing when the variable display is started, the first related effect related to the change effect is executed. Specifically, a character A 200 appears, and a first related effect is executed in a mode in which the character A 200 throws a ball toward the hold display. Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (4), a change presentation is performed in which the ball thrown by the character A 200 hits the hold display, and the display mode of the hold display changes to the first stage of the first mode. In the first stage of the first aspect, a circular display of blue (represented by hatching in FIG. 46) including the character "1" is made.

  Next, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 46 (5), the variable display of the effect pattern is ended in the effect display device 9.

  Next, one pending storage is digested and one pending display is shifted and displayed, as shown in FIG. 46 (6), while the variable display of the effect design is started, and the active indication is active in the active display area 9F. , And the display mode of the hold display is displayed by the first step of the first mode. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 46, a pedestal is displayed below the active display in the active display area 9F, and the pedestal is displayed in the same manner regardless of the display mode of the active display. However, it may be displayed in a mode according to the display mode of the active display. For example, when the active display is displayed by the normal mode (white sphere), the pedestal is displayed by the white mode, and when the active display is displayed by the first mode (blue), the pedestal is displayed by the blue mode You may

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 46 (7) and 46 (8), after the effect pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed, the first re-variation is executed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 46 (9) and (10), after the effect pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed, the second re-variation is executed. When the second re-variation is performed, a change effect is performed in which the display mode of the active display changes from the first stage of the first mode to the second stage of the first mode. Further, at this time, the second related effect of the first effect aspect in which the periphery of the active display blinks is executed.

  In this embodiment, at the start winning, the presence or absence of the change effect execution, the change pattern, and the effect mode are determined, but instead of or in addition to such a configuration, it becomes an object At the start of the variable display, the presence or absence of the execution of the change presentation, the change pattern, and the presentation mode may be determined. In addition, for example, at the time of start winning or at the start of the fluctuation display, the execution or change pattern of the change effect at the re-before change timing, the change pattern, and the presentation mode are determined. If the number of re-variations indicated by the display mode of the active display at the timing of re-variation is less than the actual number of re-variations, the display mode may be changed to match the actual number of re-variations.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, at the starting winning combination, although it is comprised so that the production | presentation aspect of 1st related production | presentation and 2nd related production | presentation may be determined, it changes to such a structure and the change display in which change production is performed. At the start of the stage, the presentation mode of the first related presentation and the second related presentation may be determined.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when being controlled to the time saving state, execution of the change effect is limited, but not limited to such a configuration, when being controlled to the time saving state, The execution of the change presentation at the timing before the re-change may be limited, and the execution of the change presentation at the timing after the re-change may be permitted in the target variable display. Also, for example, when a plurality of effect modes are provided and controlled to a specific effect mode, execution of either or both of the change effect at the pre-rechange timing and the change effect at the post-rechange timing is limited. You may

  As described above, in this embodiment, the specific display means capable of displaying the specific display (for example, the hold display or the active display) corresponding to the variable display, and the display result of the variable display after the variable display is started. Means for performing re-variable display (for example, re-variation (pseudo rendition effect)) to perform again variable display after temporarily stopping it temporarily until the derivation display is performed, and the re-variable display is executed Later, the display mode according to the number of times the display mode of the specific display is re-variable display (for example, the first stage (circular display including the letter "1"), the second stage (letter "2" is included First change effect execution means capable of executing a first change effect (for example, a change effect at a timing after re-change) for changing the circular display) and the third step (circular display including the character “3”); Re-variable display is executed The second change effect (for example, timing before re-variation) for changing the display mode of the specific display to a display mode (for example, any one of the first to third steps) indicating the number of times re-variable display is performed And second change effect execution means capable of executing the second change effect execution means for changing the display mode of the specific display to the display mode common to the first change effect. It is possible. And, when the second change effect is executed, the re-variable display in the variable display corresponding to the target specific display is more than when the first change effect is executed without the second change effect being executed The rate at which the number of times of execution is increased is high (for example, in the case of three pseudo reams, the change pattern 3-2 and the change pattern 3-3 in which the display mode changes at the pre-rechange timing are the pre-rechange timing The rate at which the display mode does not change and the display mode changes at the post-rechange timing is higher than the change pattern 3-1, and in the case of two pseudo reams, the display pattern changes at the pre-rechange timing. The change pattern in which the display mode does not change in the pre-re-change timing but the display mode changes in the post-re-change timing in the case of 2-2 and change pattern 2-3 Low ratio selected than over down 2-1. Therefore, it is possible to focus on the timing when the specific display of the display mode is changed, it is possible to increase the interest.

  Further, in this embodiment, the gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) which is advantageous for the player, and a plurality of display modes (for example, In any of the first aspect (blue), the second aspect (green) and the third aspect (red)), it is possible to change the display mode of the specific display, and to change to any type of display mode Accordingly, the specific display can be displayed such that the proportion controlled to the advantageous state is different (for example, see FIG. 39A). Therefore, the variety of display modes of the specific display can be enhanced, and the stage effect can be enhanced.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, a first predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a plurality of types of first predetermined effects (for example, first effects of the first to third effect modes) related to the first change effect; And a second predetermined effect execution unit capable of executing a plurality of types of second predetermined effects (for example, second and second effects of the first and second effect modes) related to the second change effect, and the first predetermined effect and the first predetermined effect The number of types is different between the two predetermined effects (see, for example, FIGS. 39C and 39D). Therefore, the type of the effect can be adjusted according to the execution timing, and the effect can be enhanced.

  Also, in this embodiment, the second predetermined effect has more types than the first predetermined effect (see, for example, FIGS. 39C and 39D). Therefore, various effects can be performed at the timing when the degree of attention is high, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

  Further, in this embodiment, the third change effect (for example, the special change) in which the display mode of the specific display is changed to the special mode (for example, the first to second special modes) that does not indicate the number of times the revariable display is performed. The third change presentation execution means capable of executing the presentation) is provided. And when specific display is a special mode, execution of the 1st change production and the 2nd change production is restricted (for example, when the change production is executed, it is constituted not to execute the special change production). 37). Therefore, it is possible to increase the variety of effects and to improve the interest.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the state control means capable of controlling to a plurality of states (for example, the normal state and the short time state) is provided and controlled to the specific state by the state control means, the first change effect and the second change effect The execution of the change effect is restricted (for example, the execution of the change effect is restricted when being controlled to the short time state, see FIG. 37). Therefore, the game characteristics can be made different depending on the situation, and the interest can be improved.

In addition to the configuration of the above embodiment, the following configuration may be added.
(1) A presentation execution unit capable of executing a presentation (for example, a part where the CPU 101 for presentation control executes steps S801 and S802) is provided, and the presentation execution unit operates the action display (for example, a ball etc.) Specific effects (for example, when the character throws the ball toward the hold display, the ball collides with the hold display and the color of the hold display changes). 1) It is possible to execute related effects and change effects, etc., start displaying the action display, and display the first pattern (for example, a success pattern) that changes the display mode of the specific display after a predetermined period has elapsed and the display of the action display. It is possible to execute a second pattern (for example, a failure pattern) which does not change the display mode of the specific display after the start of the predetermined period, and opens the display of the action display. After the start, at a common timing in a predetermined period of the first pattern and the second pattern, the speed of the action display on the target specific display can be decelerated and displayed (for example, the success pattern and the failure pattern are the same) When the speed of the action display is decelerated and displayed, for example, by decelerating the ball speed at the timing), the target specific display and the action display, and the display other than the target specific display and the action display Or at least one of the display modes can be displayed by changing the display mode before the speed of the action display is reduced and displayed (for example, the hold display when the speed of the action display is reduced and displayed, Active display, display mode other than ball (for example, display mode of background image) is decelerated and displayed differently from the display mode before display It may be. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by changing the action display. Further, it can be effectively noticed whether or not the target specific display changes.

  (2) In the configuration of the above (1), the effect executing means can change the brightness of the target specific display, the function display, the specific display other than the target specific display, and the display other than these For example, the display brightness of the hold display, the active display, the ball, and other display (for example, background image) may be changed. According to such a configuration, it can be effectively noticed whether or not the target specific display changes.

  (3) In the configuration of the above (1) or (2), the effect executing means can display in the same display mode as the target specific display for target display other than the target specific display (for example, target With regard to the pending display other than the pending display, which can be displayed in the same display manner as the target pending display, it may be possible to display. According to such a configuration, it can be effectively noticed whether or not the target specific display changes.

  (4) In the configuration according to any one of the above (1) to (3), the effect executing unit is a target of specific display and a target of operation, and a target of specific display at the start of display for reducing the speed of the function display. And change the brightness of at least one of the display modes other than the display mode (for example, the hold mode, the active mode, the display mode other than the ball at the start of the deceleration period (eg, display of the background image) The aspect may be dimmed, etc.). According to such a configuration, it can be effectively noticed whether or not the target specific display changes.

  (5) In any one of the configurations (1) to (4), the effect executing unit returns the display mode to the previous state when the display for reducing the speed of the action display ends (for example, the end of the deceleration period) Sometimes, the display mode may be returned to the previous state, etc.). According to such a configuration, it can be effectively noticed whether or not the target specific display changes.

  (6) In any one of the configurations (1) to (4), the effect executing means restores the display mode to the previous state when the specific effect ends (for example, at the end of the first related effect or the change effect) , And the display mode may be returned to the previous state. According to such a configuration, it can be effectively noticed whether or not the target specific display changes.

  (7) In the configuration according to any one of the above (1) to (6), a hold storage unit for storing information on variable display as hold storage information, and hold storage information stored by the hold storage unit can be displayed as a hold display. The apparatus further includes a suspension display unit and a moving unit capable of moving the suspension display each time the variable display is started, and the specific effect execution unit executes the special effect at a timing not overlapping the timing of moving the suspension display ( For example, at the time of the hold shift, the effect of throwing the ball and causing a collision may not be made. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from being wasted by the pending display of the target of the specific effect being moved.

  (8) In any one of the configurations (1) to (7), the expectation for the first pattern differs depending on the length of the period for executing the deceleration control (for example, the expectation for the success pattern is the deceleration The period may vary depending on whether it is 3 seconds or 5 seconds, etc.). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the length of the deceleration period.

  (9) In the configuration of any of the above (1) to (8), the first pattern is more likely to be controlled to the advantageous state than the second pattern (for example, the success pattern is more successful than the failure pattern) Further includes notification means (for example, the push button 120 vibrates before becoming a success pattern) capable of notifying that the first pattern is to be generated (eg, the expectation is high when the jackpot is controlled); It is possible to notify that the first pattern is to be set during execution of the deceleration control (for example, the push button 120 vibrates when the velocity of the ball is in the deceleration period, etc.). According to such a configuration, since it becomes possible to detect in advance that the first pattern is to be made, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (10) In the configuration of any of the above (1) to (9), the specific effect executing means can display the action display by any of a plurality of types of speeds before starting the deceleration control (for example, Because the character throws the ball with force and throws the ball without force, there are multiple speeds until the thrown ball enters the deceleration period, etc., etc., action indication The ratio of the first pattern or the second pattern after deceleration control differs depending on the speed of the speed control (for example, the higher the initial speed of the ball thrown by the character, the lower the speed of the first pattern. Easy). According to such a configuration, the player's attention can be drawn to the speed of the action display at the stage before the deceleration control of the action display is started.

  (11) In the configuration of (10), the speed during deceleration control is constant regardless of the speed of action display before deceleration control (for example, the ball speed during deceleration control is the initial value of the ball thrown by the character It may be made constant or the like regardless of the difference in speed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the deceleration control from becoming complicated.

  (12) In any one of the configurations (1) to (11), the specific effect executing means may execute deceleration control or may not execute deceleration control (e.g., a ball thrown by a character). With regard to the speed, maintain the speed without causing deceleration control and make it collide with the pending display of the object, etc.) The case where the deceleration control is executed is expected compared to the case where the deceleration control is not executed. The degree may be high (for example, the degree of expectation of a success pattern may be increased by performing deceleration control more than when the deceleration control is not performed). According to such a configuration, the player's attention can be drawn to the presence or absence of the execution of the deceleration control.

  (13) In the configuration of any of the above (1) to (12), the specific effect execution means indicates that the display mode of the specific display changes as a specific effect (for example, a character having a ball) And display a predetermined display (for example, timer display etc.) capable of specifying the execution period of the specific effect, and that the predetermined display is in a specific mode (for example, the timer display value is 0 seconds). Change the display mode of the specific display in relation to the specific effect (for example, the display mode of the active display in a mode related to the color of the ball possessed by the character displayed in the specific effect). You may make it change etc.). According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved by clarifying the timing at which the specific display changes.

  (14) In the configuration of (13), a plurality of display modes of the predetermined display may be provided (for example, timer displays corresponding to a plurality of types of specific effect execution times may be respectively provided). According to such a configuration, the effects by the specific display become diverse, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (15) In the configuration of the above (14), the proportion controlled in the advantageous state is different according to the display mode of the predetermined display (for example, the specific effect execution time determined on the big hit and the off time is different) You may do so. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which display mode is displayed.

  (16) In any one of the configurations (13) to (15), the specific effect execution unit changes the display mode of the suggestion display during execution of the specific effect (for example, the color of the ball possessed by the character It may be made to change during execution of a specific effect). According to such a configuration, the player can be made to pay attention to the display mode of the suggestion display.

  (17) In the configuration of (16), a plurality of timings at which the display mode of the suggestion display changes may be provided (for example, a plurality of change timings may be provided). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to at which timing the suggested display changes.

  (18) In any one of the configurations (13) to (17), during variable display, it is possible to perform fluctuation corresponding display (for example, active display) displayed as a specific display corresponding to the variable display. The apparatus may further include a variation response display unit, and the specific effect execution unit may execute a specific effect on the variation response display (for example, change the display mode of the active display). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by clarifying the timing at which the change response display changes.

  (19) In the configuration of any one of (13) to (18), the system further includes reach effect execution means for executing a predetermined reach effect (for example, super reach), and the specific effect execution means has a predetermined reach effect. The specific effect may be performed before the execution (for example, the specific effect is performed before the execution of the super reach). According to such a configuration, the player can be made to pay attention to the specific effect, and the player can be made to pay attention to the predetermined reach effect.

  (20) In the configuration of the above (18), a change effect (for example, a change effect, a special change effect, etc.) is executed to change the display mode of the fluctuation handling display at different rates depending on whether or not controlled to an advantageous state. The system further includes a possible change presentation execution means, and the timing of the change presentation is a first timing (for example, the super reach presentation) during execution of a special presentation (for example, a super reach presentation, etc.) indicating whether to be controlled to an advantageous state. There is a second period (for example, a period before super reach etc.) different from the first timing, and the execution period of the change effect is different between the first timing and the second timing (for example, The presentation period may be different between the change presentation for the active display before reaching and the change presentation for the active display during the super reach. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the effects of the special effects from being impaired and to improve the interest of the game.

Second Embodiment
In the first embodiment, the presence or absence of the change presentation is determined, and when it is determined that the change presentation is not performed, the presence or absence of the special change presentation is determined. Not limited to the configuration, the presence or absence of the special change presentation may be determined, and the presence or absence of the change presentation may be determined when it is determined that the special change presentation is not to be performed. Hereinafter, a second embodiment will be described which determines the presence or absence of the special change presentation and determines the presence or absence of the change presentation when it is determined that the special change presentation is not to be performed.

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

  FIG. 47 is a flow chart showing change effect setting processing in the second embodiment. The processes of step 91IWS001, step 91IWS002 and step 91IWS003 in the change effect setting process shown in FIG. 47 correspond to the processes of step S6001, step S6002 and step S6003 in the change effect setting process shown in FIG.

  Step 91 When the processing of IWS 003 is completed, the CPU for effect control 101 determines the presence / absence of execution of the special change effect and the effect mode in the case of executing it based on the received latest winning time fluctuation pattern command (step 91 IWS 004). The process of step 91 IWS 004 corresponds to the process of step S6010 in the change effect setting process shown in FIG.

  If it is determined that the special change effect is to be executed (Y in step 91IWS005), the process proceeds to step S91IWS010. The process of step S91IWS010 corresponds to the process of step S6009 in the change effect setting process shown in FIG.

  When it is decided not to execute the special change presentation (N in step 91 IWS005), the effect control CPU 101 executes the presence / absence of the execution of the change presentation and the execution based on the received latest winning time fluctuation pattern command. A change pattern is determined (step S91IWS006). The process of step S91IWS006 corresponds to the process of step S6005 in the change effect setting process shown in FIG.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes the processes of steps S91IWS007, S91IWS008, S91IWS008, and step S91IWS010, but these processes are performed in steps S6006, S6007, S6008, and S6009 in the change effect setting process shown in FIG. It corresponds to processing.

  As shown in FIG. 47, in this embodiment, the presence or absence of the special change presentation is determined, and when it is determined that the special change presentation is not performed, the presence or absence of the change presentation is determined. There is. Further, as shown in the special change presentation determination table of FIG. 39 (B), when the display result is a big hit, the ratio of deciding to execute the special change presentation is higher than in the case of the removal. Therefore, in this embodiment, the special change presentation is configured to have a higher probability of being a big hit than the change presentation. In other words, when the hold display or the active display is displayed according to the first special mode or the second special mode, the probability of being a big hit is higher than when it is displayed according to any mode of the first to third stages. It is configured to be

  Further, in this embodiment, when it is determined not to execute the special change rendition, the presence or absence of the change rendition is determined, so one pending display (and active display) is targeted. When the special change presentation is executed, the change presentation targeting the one hold display (and the active display) is not executed. That is, the hold display (and the active display) displayed by the first special aspect or the second special aspect is the first to third stages even if re-fluctuation (simulated sequence effect) is executed during the subject fluctuating display. It is comprised so that it may not change to any aspect of.

  With such a configuration, after the pending indication (and the active indication) is displayed according to the first special aspect or the second special aspect, changing to any aspect of the first to third stages corresponding to the number of times of re-variation That is, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling as if the expectation for becoming a big hit is lowered, and it is possible to enhance the effects of the special change presentation and the change presentation, and to improve the interest.

  In this embodiment, only one of the change effect and the special change effect can be executed for one pending display (and active display), but both can be executed. May be For example, the change presentation is executed at the timing before the re-change, and the hold display changes from the normal mode to the third stage of the first mode (in this example, a blue circular display including the character “3”). After the third re-variation in the variable display, special change presentation is performed, and the active display includes the third to the first special aspect of the first aspect (in this example, the character "chance" is included). Circular display) may be changed.

  With such a configuration, the display mode of the suspension display and the active display does not change from the first special mode or the second special mode to any one of the first to third stages (that is, the expectation for becoming a big hit is lowered) As in the first special mode or the second special mode (that is, the probability of becoming a big hit is increased) It is possible to realize a variety of change patterns and improve interest.

  In addition, the composition which enables execution of both change presentation and special change presentation for one pending display (and active display) is determined by determining presence or absence of change presentation and special change presentation at the start winning combination. It may be realized by determining the presence / absence of the execution of the change effect at the start winning combination and the presence / absence of the execution of the special change effect at the start of the target variable display. However, when performing both the change presentation and the special change presentation, the special change presentation is performed after the change presentation, and the change presentation is not performed after the special change presentation. Such a configuration may be realized, for example, by determining the change pattern through the change effect and the special change effect at the start winning, or at the start of the target variable display, the last re-change It may be realized by determining the presence or absence of the execution of the special change presentation at the timing after the presentation) is executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the special change effect is configured to be executable only once, but may be configured to be executable multiple times. For example, at the timing before the start of the target variable display, the hold display changes to the first special mode (in this example, the circular display including the character "chance") by the first special change effect, and At any timing during the variable display (for example, immediately after the start of the change or after the reach is established), the second special mode (in this example, the character “Geki” in the present example) It may be changed to a circular display including heat. Such a configuration is realized, for example, by determining the presence or absence of the execution of the special change effect at the start winning, and determining the change pattern (for example, including the number of changes, the change timing, the display mode after change) in execution. The start of the winning combination, determine the presence or absence of the execution of the special change effect at the timing before the target variable display is started, and at the start of the target variable display, at the timing of the variable display special You may implement | achieve by determining the presence or absence of execution of a change production. With such a configuration, it is possible to realize various change patterns and improve interest in the display mode of the hold display and the active display.

  In this embodiment, the first special mode and the second mode indicating the big hit expectation as the display mode of the suspension display and the active display which are different from the modes of the first to third stages corresponding to the number of re-changes Although two types of display modes of the special mode are provided, three or more types may be provided. Further, for example, in the order of the third special aspect> the second special aspect> the first special aspect, the expectation for becoming a big hit is set to be high, and the first special aspect to the second special aspect to the third special aspect In addition to the changing patterns, patterns changing from the first special mode to the third special mode without passing through the second special mode may be provided.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the special change effect is performed, the change effect for the same variable display is not performed, but the change effect is performed after the special change effect is performed. Furthermore, after that, it may be allowed to perform special change rendition. In this case, for example, when the special change presentation is performed at the timing before the re-change, the pending display or the active display changes to the first special mode, and the re-change is performed during the target change display, active A change presentation is performed in which the display changes from the first special mode to any one of the first to third stages according to the number of times of re-variation. Then, at the timing after the last re-variation is performed during the target variable display, the active display changes from any one of the first to third stages to the first special mode (or the second special mode). Special change rendition is executed. By this configuration, it is possible to realize various patterns of change and to improve the interest while preventing the feeling that the degree of expectation of becoming a big hit is lowered.

  In addition, when it is permitted that the change effect is executed after the special change effect is executed and the special change effect is executed after that, for example, about the change effect after the special change effect is executed, Although it is possible to execute the change presentation of the timing after the re-change, the change presentation of the timing before the re-change may be prohibited, and the special change presentation later is a big hit than the previous special change presentation. Only the effect mode that changes to the special mode having a high degree of expectation may be executable.

  In this embodiment, when the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the game state restoration processing for returning the control state to the state at the time of the power supply stop is executed. Data related to the special change effect (for example, data stored in the start winning command storage area, data stored in association with them, etc.) is not restored. Therefore, if change presentation or special change presentation is performed immediately after the power supply is restored, a situation occurs that causes a decrease in interest, such as the content suggested by the display mode of the hold display or the active display does not match the game result. There is a fear.

  Therefore, after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the period from when the power supply to the gaming machine is restored until the specific period elapses (for example, the period until one minute elapses, the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times ( For example, in the period until it is executed 10 times, the period until reception of a specific command such as a customer waiting demo specification command, etc. To allow display according to any of the first aspect and second aspect (for example, to prohibit execution or reduce the frequency of execution). May be

  Also, for example, after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the specific period (for example, the period until one minute elapses or the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) after the power supply to the gaming machine is restored. During the period until it is executed, the period until the reception of a specific command such as a customer wait demo specification command, etc.), the re-variation (pseudo series effect) is executed in the target variable display After that, it is possible to execute the change effect to be displayed in any of the first to third stages corresponding to the number of re-changes, while the change effect and the special change effect are made before the target variable display is started May be prohibited. That is, on the basis of the fact that re-variation (pseudo series effect) is executed in the target variable display, it is possible to execute change presentation, while pre-reading in which the content of execution is determined based on the command at the start winning combination It is also possible to prohibit the execution of the change presentation and the special change presentation as the advance presentation.

  In such a configuration, for example, when the CPU for effect control 101 receives a power failure recovery designation command, it sets a prefetch restriction flag for restricting the prefetch notice effect, and when the prefetch restriction flag is set, the command at the time of the start winning combination This can be realized by deciding not to execute change presentation and special change presentation as pre-read advance announcement presentation in which the content of execution is determined based on the above. The prefetch restriction flag receives a specific command such as a customer waiting demo specification command or the like until a specific period (for example, a period until one minute elapses, or until a variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, ten times) It is reset when the period until it

  By configuring in this manner, it is possible to prevent in advance occurrence of a situation in which the content suggested by the display mode of the hold display or the active display does not match the game result, which may cause a decrease in interest.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, for example, by the processing of steps S166 to S170, in addition to the normal state (low probability low base), the gaming state is a time saving state (low probability low base) or a probability variation state (high probability high base) Controlled by Thus, in the configuration in which the gaming state can be switched, the gaming state is switched from when the random number extracted at the start winning is determined to when the variable display based on the starting winning is actually started, and the determination content is It may not match the game result.

  Therefore, a period from when the gaming state is switched to a specific period (for example, a period from when the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, eight times the upper limit of the total number of pending storages)) In the period until receipt of the command, etc.), it is possible to display the pending indication and the active indication by any mode of the first to third stages corresponding to the number of re-variation, while the first special aspect The second special mode may restrict display (for example, prohibit execution or reduce the execution frequency).

  Also, for example, a period from when the gaming state is switched to a specific period (for example, a period from when the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, eight times the upper limit of the total number of pending storages)) The period until the reception of the specific command of (e.g., the period until the elapsing of e.g. While it is possible to execute the change presentation to be displayed according to any aspect of the present invention, it may be prohibited to execute the change presentation and the special change presentation before the target variable display is started. That is, on the basis of the fact that re-variation (pseudo series effect) is executed in the target variable display, it is possible to execute change presentation, while pre-reading in which the content of execution is determined based on the command at the start winning combination It is also possible to prohibit the execution of the change presentation and the special change presentation as the advance presentation.

  In such a configuration, for example, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the gaming state has been switched based on the received background designation command, and sets the prefetch restriction flag for restricting the advance notice effect when switched. When the pre-reading restriction flag is set, it can be realized by deciding not to execute the change effect and the special change effect as the pre-reading advance notice effect of which the execution content is determined based on the command at the time of starting winning. The prefetch restriction flag is a specific period (for example, a period until the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, eight times the upper limit of the total number of pending storages)) or a specific command such as a customer wait demo specification command. It is reset when the period until reception etc. elapses.

  By configuring in this manner, it is possible to prevent in advance occurrence of a situation in which the content suggested by the display mode of the hold display or the active display does not match the game result, which may cause a decrease in interest.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the specific display means includes the normal mode and the special mode corresponding to the number of times of re-variable display (for example, the first stage (circular display including the character “1”) And the second stage (circular display including the letter “2”), the third stage (circular display including the letter “3”), etc., and controlled in a more advantageous state than when displayed by the special aspect Special modes (for example, the first special mode (circular display including the letter "chance") and the second special mode (circular display including the letter "superheat") etc. where the ratio is high etc. Compared to the above case, the ratio to determine to execute the special change presentation is high, and it is realized by the configuration to determine the presence or absence of the change presentation to be executed when it is determined not to execute the special change presentation. , See Fig. 47) For example, it is possible to display a pending display or an active display, and it is possible to change the specific display of the normal mode to a special mode along with the execution of the re-variable display (for example, change presentation at re-change timing) (Realized by changing to any one of the first to third stages by execution of the) (if it is decided not to change the specific display of the special mode to a special mode) This is realized by the configuration that determines the presence or absence of the execution of the effect (see FIG. 47). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the specific indication of the special aspect from changing to the special aspect, that is, to make the player feel that the rate controlled to be in the advantageous state is lowered, and the aspect of the specific indication is changed. It is possible to enhance the effects of the effects and improve the interest.

  Further, in this embodiment, the specific display means can change the specific display of the special mode into the special mode (for example, at the start winning, it is possible to determine the change pattern through the change effect and the special change effect) And can be realized by making it possible to determine the presence or absence of the execution of the special change presentation at the timing after the last re-variation (simulated sequence presentation) is performed at the start of the target variation display). May be By configuring as such, by not changing the specific display of the special mode to the special mode, it is possible to specify the special mode while preventing the player from feeling that the rate of being controlled to the advantageous state is lowered. By changing the display into the special mode, it is possible to make the proportion controlled to be in the advantageous state increase, and it is possible to realize various change patterns and to improve the interest.

  Further, in this embodiment, the specific display means has a plurality of types of special modes different in the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the degree of expectation that the second special mode is more successful than the first special mode) 39 (B)) to change the specific display of one of the special modes to a special mode having a higher expectation of being controlled in an advantageous state over the one of the special modes. Possible (for example, at the start winning combination, it is possible to determine the presence or absence of execution of special change effects, change patterns in the case of execution (for example, including the number of changes, change timing, display mode after change, etc.) At the start winning combination, the presence or absence of the execution of the special change presentation at the timing before the target variable display is started is determined, and the special change in the timing during the variable display at the start of the target variable display To) may be achieved by allowing determining the presence or absence of execution of the output. By configuring in this way, it is possible to realize various change patterns and improve interest.

  Further, in this embodiment, after power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a specific period (for example, a period until one minute elapses, fluctuation display is performed a predetermined number of times (when the power supply to the gaming machine is restored). For example, in a period until it is executed 10 times, a period until receiving a specific command such as a customer waiting demo specification command, etc.), the specific display can be displayed in a special mode, while the specific display is displayed in a special mode (For example, when the CPU for effect control 101 receives a power failure recovery designation command, it sets a prefetch limit flag to limit prefetch preview effect until a specific period elapses, and the prefetch limit flag is set) Sometimes, it is decided that the change presentation and the special change presentation as the advance notice announcement production in which the content of execution is determined based on the command at the time of start winning will not be executed To) it may be achieved by the process to run. By configuring as such, it is possible to prevent in advance occurrence of a situation in which the content suggested by the display mode of the specific display does not match the game result, which may cause a decrease in interest.

  Further, in this embodiment, a state control means capable of controlling to a plurality of states (for example, a normal state, a short time state, a probability change state, etc.) is provided, and a specific period (for example, In the period until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, eight times the upper limit of the total number of pending storages), the period until the specific command such as the customer wait demo specification command is received, etc. While enabling display by the special mode, restricting display of the specific display by the special mode (for example, the CPU 101 for effect control checks whether or not the gaming state has been switched based on the received background specifying command, When switched, the prefetching restriction flag for limiting the prefetching notice effect is set until the specific period elapses, and the prefetching restriction flag is set. At the time of start, it is realized by executing processing so as to decide not to execute the change effect and the special change effect as the advance notice effect whose execution content is determined based on the command at the time of starting winning combination) Good. By configuring as such, it is possible to prevent in advance occurrence of a situation in which the content suggested by the display mode of the specific display does not match the game result, which may cause a decrease in interest.

  Note that it is also possible to configure the gaming machine by appropriately combining the configurations shown in the first embodiment and the second embodiment shown above.

  In each of the above embodiments, the variation pattern determined at the time of winning by the winning variation pattern command is notified to the effect control board 80, and the variation category determined at the winning time by the variation category command is notified to the effect control board 80. ing. In the above embodiment, whether or not the variation pattern determined at the time of winning according to the variation category command changes the variation pattern determined according to the gaming state or the number of pending storages (in the gaming state or the number of pending storages) Regardless of the "fixed" variation pattern or the "variable" variation pattern according to the gaming state and the number of pending storages, the notification is sent. As a result, on the side of the effect control board 80, it is possible to execute preview advance notice effect (change effect) depending on the fluctuation pattern and whether it is "fixed" or "variable". It is not limited to such composition, the information which can specify whether it is the fluctuation pattern of “fixed” or the fluctuation pattern of “variable” according to the game state and the number of suspension storage regardless of the gaming state and the number of suspension storage, when winning It may be included in the fluctuation pattern command. For example, after the fluctuation pattern is determined in step S234 of the prize production process shown in FIG. 22, whether the fluctuation pattern is “fixed” or “variable” is based on the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number. It is also possible to make a judgment and send a variation pattern command at the time of winning different according to the judgment result. For example, a first winning combination variation pattern command C7XX (H) in the case of “fixed” and a second winning combination variation pattern command C8XX (H) in the case of “variable” may be provided. In this case, on the side of the effect control board 80, it may be determined from the MODE data whether the fluctuation pattern is “fixed” or “variable”. Then, based on the determination result, it may be determined whether or not to execute preview advance notice effect (change effect). Further, in this case, the variation category command may not be transmitted, or the content of the notification may be changed. By doing this, it is possible to execute detailed notice and suggestion according to the change pattern, and to execute suitable pre-read notice effect (change effect). In addition, depending on whether the variation pattern is "variable" in accordance with the number of pending storages or the like, the execution of the advance notice can be limited. The MODE data may be a common command, and the EXT data may be made different depending on whether the variation pattern is “fixed” or “variable”. In this case, for example, the first digit of the EXT data may be changed depending on whether it is “fixed” or “variable”, and the first digit of the EXT data may be set to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern.

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

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

  In each of the above-described embodiments, for example, the case of variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols, effect symbols, and normal symbols of “1” to “9” and deriving and displaying the display result has been shown. It is not limited to such an aspect. 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 each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine has been exemplified as a gaming machine, but according to the present invention, a plurality of types of medals are inserted to set a predetermined bet number, and a plurality of types according to the operation of the control lever by the player. Is applied to a slot machine where a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player when the combination of the stop symbols becomes a combination of specific symbols when the symbol is turned according to the operation of the stop button by the player and the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific symbol combination. It is also possible.

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

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

  In each of the above-described embodiments, 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) In the case of transmitting the command, the variation category command), and executing the change presentation based on the command indicating the result of the winning determination on the side of the presentation control microcomputer 100, it has been described, but 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 such as a pachinko gaming machine which allows a player to play a predetermined game.

1 Pachinko Machine 8a 1st Special Symbol Display 8b 2nd Special Symbol Display 9 Effect Display (Main Display)
9a 1st storage memory display portion 9b 2nd storage memory display portion 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd start winning opening 20 special variable winning ball device 31 game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Microcomputer for game control 80 Effect control board 100 Microcomputer for effect control 101 CPU for effect control
109 VDP

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling in an advantageous state for the player,
Specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display;
The apparatus further comprises re-variable display execution means capable of executing re-variable display to perform variable display again after temporarily stopping it from the start of variable display until the display result of variable display is derived and displayed.
The specific display means is
The specific display can be displayed in the normal mode, the special mode corresponding to the number of times of execution of the re-variable display, and the special mode in which the rate of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that displayed by the special mode.
A game machine characterized in that while the specific display of the normal mode can be changed to the special mode along with the execution of the re-variable display, the specific display of the special mode is not changed to the special mode.

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