JP2019092806A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To suppress deterioration of an interest in a game by achieving appropriate display control in executing a display of a special corresponding display and a specific performance in an overlapped manner.SOLUTION: A special corresponding display (e.g., an active image 9E) corresponding to a variable display can be displayed over a specific region (e.g., a region located above a variable member 78 of a display screen of a performance display device 9) as a specific display, and a specific performance (e.g., a pseudo continuation) can be executed in a region including the specific region. When the specific performance is executed, it is possible to make it difficult to visually recognize at least part of the special corresponding display (e.g., the movable member 78 is slightly operated upward, and the active image 9E is brought into a state in which visual recognition is made difficult by the movable member 78).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 47

Description

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

  As a 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, the game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine is in an advantageous state for the player who is likely to win a hit ball, or in an advantageous state for the player. It is to generate the right and to be in a state where it becomes easy to establish the conditions of the prize ball payout.

  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, as a display pattern of a specific display corresponding to a variable display, a display pattern for displaying a specific correspondence display corresponding to a variable display in a predetermined area and a movable body in an area corresponding to the predetermined area There is a display device configured to have a display pattern for displaying a special correspondence display corresponding to the movable body and the variable display. For example, in Patent Document 1, when the start-up memory is digested, the display of the start-up memory to be digested is erased from the predetermined display unit, and the start-up memory digester is usually performed in the digestion area or by the movable part. It is described that it is configured to carry out.

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  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since the special correspondence display corresponding to the variable display is displayed over the specific area, the display control when other specific effects are executed overlappingly in the area including the specific area If you do not do it properly, there is a risk that interest in the game will be reduced.

  Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of realizing appropriate display control when executing the display of the special correspondence display and the specific effect in an overlapping manner, and suppressing the decrease in interest for the game. Do.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display, which is a specific area as a specific display (for example, of the effect display device 9 shown in FIG. Specific display means (for example, in the second modification) that can display a special corresponding display (for example, the active image 9E) corresponding to the variable display over the region located above the movable member 78 in the display screen Specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a pseudo-link) in a region including the specific region and a portion executing step S8503 in 100 (for example, pseudo-links in steps S8010 and S8011 in the microcomputer 100 for effect control) Select the process table including the above and execute steps S8013 and S8105). The specific display means can make it difficult to visually recognize at least a part of the special correspondence display when the specific effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 47 (2) in the second modification) The movable member 78 slightly moves upward, and the active image 9E is in a state in which it is difficult to visually recognize the movable image 78). According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize appropriate display control when executing the display of the special correspondence display and the specific effect in an overlapping manner, and it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest for the game.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the specific effect execution means, as the specific effect, re-displays the variable display, which is temporarily stopped after the variable display is started and the display result is derived and displayed. It can be executed a predetermined number of times (for example, the pseudo-sequence shown in FIG. 47 can be executed), and it is possible to operate the movable body when temporarily stopping the variable display (for example, in FIG. As shown, the movable member 78 is slightly moved upward at the timing of the temporary stop display), and the specific display means does not display the special correspondence display when the movable body is operated when temporarily stopping the variable display. (For example, in the fourth modification, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S8506X to temporarily delete the active image 9E at the timing of the temporary stop display). It may be. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the rendering effect of the temporary stop of the variable display, and to reduce the processing load of the display.

(Means 3) In any of the means 1 to the means 2, the specific display means is a specific correspondence display corresponding to the variable display in the predetermined area (for example, the active display unit 9F) (for example, in the second modification). Active display of blue, red, and gold display colors shown in (6) can be displayed, and the specific correspondence display includes a plurality of display modes (for example, blue, red, and gold display colors). Depending on which display mode the specific correspondence display is displayed, the proportion controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player differs (for example, as shown in FIG. 50 in the second modification, the super reach jackpot) In this case, the rate at which the red display color is changed to the active display is changed to the blue display color, as compared to the case where the non-reach loss or the super reach is lost. And the special response display includes a plurality of display modes (for example, blue and red display colors), depending on which display mode the special response display is displayed. The rate at which the state is controlled to the advantageous state is different (for example, in the second modification, as shown in FIG. 50, in the case of the super reach jackpot, compared to the case of the non reach or the super reach). The rate of change to the red display color active image 9E may be higher than the rate of change to the blue display color active image 9E. According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to what display mode the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display are to be, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(Means 4) In the means 3, the display mode of the specific correspondence display and the display mode of the special correspondence display include mutually corresponding display modes (for example, in the second modification, blue for each of the active display and the active image) It may be displayed in a display color, and may be displayed in red for each of the active display and the active image), when a specific correspondence display is displayed by a specific display mode, and a specific display When the special correspondence display is displayed by the display mode corresponding to the mode, the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is different (for example, in the second modification, as shown in FIG. 50, the active image is displayed in the red display color) When it is displayed, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher than when the active display is displayed in the red display color. Ri being shaken) it may be configured so. According to such a configuration, even if the display modes correspond to each other, it is possible to pay attention to which of the display modes of the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display is, to improve the interest for the game. Can.

(Means 5) In the means 3 or the means 4, the display mode of the specific correspondence display and the display mode of the special correspondence display include mutually corresponding display modes (for example, in the modification 2, the active display and the active image) Each may be displayed in a blue display color, and may be displayed in a red display color for each of the active display and the active image), and a specific corresponding display may be displayed according to a specific display mode, The rate at which the display modes of the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display further change differs in the case where the special correspondence display is displayed by the display mode corresponding to the specific display mode (for example, in the second modification, shown in FIG. 50) As such, the active display may change from the blue display color to the gold display color only when the specific hold A is displayed. ) May be configured so. According to such a configuration, it is possible to associate types of display modes of the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display with expectations for further changes in the display aspect, and clarify the effects by the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display. can do.

(Means 6) A change effect in which the display mode of the specific display is changed after the specific display is displayed in any of the means 1 to 5 after the specific display is displayed according to the first aspect (for example, special hold, may be normal hold). (For example, a part that executes steps S800A, S8004 to S8010, and S8106 to S8114 in the microcomputer 100 for effect control) capable of executing (for example, pending announcement effect with action effect) The display mode includes at least the first mode and the second mode (for example, blue reserve, red reserve) having a high degree of advantage, and the change presentation executing means specifies the specific display according to the first view as the change presentation. After displaying, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode (for example, change shown in FIG. 27 (D), (E) When executing a reserve announcement effect based on the turns 33 to 36 and the change patterns 405 to 414 shown in FIGS. 29I to 30J and 30K, the special reserve changes to blue reserve or red reserve. Depending on the mode of execution of the change effect performed, the change effect can be executed after the change effect according to a different ratio (for example, even if the action effect is executed in the on-hold notice effect, the change remains as a special hold) If not, the effect production is executed again and it is possible to change from the special hold to the blue hold or the red hold, but the action effect is executed in the hold preview effect and the special hold is changed to the blue hold or the red hold If this is the case, then the effect presentation is not performed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest when the change effect is performed.

(Means 7) In means 6, after the change effect execution means displays the specific display in the first mode (for example, special hold) as the change effect, the display mode of the specific display is the second mode (for example, blue hold) It is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode (for example, normal hold) when it is not changed to the red or red hold) (for example, change patterns 31 and 32 shown in FIG. 27C). And (H), and may be configured to be able to execute a reserve announcement effect based on change patterns 401 to 404 shown in FIG. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a drop in the rendering effect when executing the change rendering.

(Means 8) In the means 7, the change presentation execution means may be configured to display the specific display in the normal mode (for example, normal hold) as the first mode (see FIG. 43). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a drop in the rendering effect when executing the change rendering.

(Means 9) In means 7, the change effect execution means causes the specific indication to be displayed in a special mode (for example, special hold) different from the normal mode as the first mode (for example, as shown in FIGS. In the case of executing the on-hold notice effect based on the change patterns 31 to 36 shown and the change patterns 401 to 414 shown in (I) to (J) in FIG. It may be configured as follows. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a drop in the rendering effect when executing the change rendering.

(Means 10) In any of the means 7 to the means 9, the change presentation executing means is an action presentation (for example, FIG. 39 (5) or the like) performed by the aspect acting on the specific display displayed in the first aspect. It is possible to execute a change effect including the operation effect shown in FIG. 39 (8), FIG. 40 (5), and FIG. 40 (8) (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the process selected in step S8010). By executing steps S8013 and S8105 in accordance with the table, the effect presentation can be executed a plurality of times on the specific display displayed in the first mode of 1). In the change patterns 402 and 404 shown in 29 (H), after the special hold is displayed at the timing of the first hold shift, the second hold shift is performed. At the timing, although the effect presentation is executed, it does not change with the special hold, and the effect presentation is executed at the timing of the third hold shift and can be changed from the special hold to the normal hold) . According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the rendering effect when executing the change rendering.

(Means 11) In any one of means 7 to 10, when the display mode of the specific display displayed in the third mode changes to the second mode, the display of the specific display displayed in the first mode The advantage is higher than when the aspect changes to the second aspect (for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (J) and FIG. 30 (K), the red hold is displayed even when the special hold returns to the normal hold) Change patterns (change patterns 411 and 414) may be provided, and the change patterns 411 and 414 may be determined only in the case of a super reach jackpot. According to such a configuration, the sense of expectation for the specific display displayed in the third aspect can be enhanced.

(Means 12) In any one of means 7 to 11, limiting means for limiting the number of specific displays displayed in the third mode (for example, in the second embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 It may be configured to include steps S6005X, S6007X, S6009, and S6010). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a drop in interest for the game when the change effect is executed.

(Means 13) Another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display, and displays a specific display corresponding to the variable display (for example, a hold display or an active display). After displaying the specific display, possible specific display means (for example, the first holding storage display unit 9a, the second holding storage display unit 9b), a change indication effect that suggests a change in the display mode of the specific display (for example, A change suggestion effect execution unit capable of executing an action effect (eg, a portion that executes steps S8013 and S8105 according to the process table selected in step S8010 in the effect control microcomputer 100); , At least, normal aspect (for example, normal retention), first special aspect (for example, specific retention A), and second special aspect (for example, specific retention) Is included, and the change indication effect execution means displays the specific display according to the normal mode when the specific display is displayed according to the first special mode and when the specific display is displayed according to the second special mode Perform change suggestion effects at a rate higher than when (for example, when specified hold A or specified hold B is displayed, action effects may be performed, and when normal hold is displayed, the function is displayed In the case where the effect is not performed), the change indication effect includes a success pattern (for example, a success pattern shown in FIG. 26) which changes to an aspect having a higher degree of expectation than the aspect of the specific display before the change. In the case where a failure pattern (for example, a failure pattern shown in FIG. 26) which does not change to a higher expectation than the specific display aspect is included, and the specific display is displayed by the first special aspect When the failure pattern of the change suggestion effect is executed, the display of the specific display according to the first special mode is continued (for example, as shown in FIG. 41, the hold notification effect of the failure pattern when the specific hold A is displayed) Does not change with the specific hold A) when the specific display is displayed by the second special mode, the display mode of the specific display is the normal mode when the failure suggestion of the change suggestion effect is performed (For example, as shown in FIG. 42, when the pending notification effect of the failure pattern is executed when the specific pending B is displayed, it changes from the specific pending B to the normal pending) Do. According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the display mode of the specific display before the change suggestion effect is performed and whether the display mode of the specific display is changed by the change suggestion effect being performed Can be improved.

(Means 14) In the means 13, when the specific indication is displayed by the second special mode than when the change indication effect is performed when the specific display is displayed by the first special mode, the change suggestive effect is displayed The success pattern is executed at a lower rate in the case where is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 26, when the specific hold A is displayed among the specific hold, the specific hold B is displayed) The percentage of failure patterns is lower compared to, and the percentage of change to blue hold or red hold is finally high), success indication of change suggestion when the specific display is displayed by the first special mode An advantageous state (for example, an advantage state for the player) is more advantageous when the success pattern of the change suggestion effect is executed when the specific display is displayed by the second special mode than when the pattern is executed. In the case where the specific hold A is displayed as shown in FIG. 27 (D) and FIG. 29 (I), the specific hold B is displayed, and the ratio controlled to the jackpot gaming state) is high. In comparison, the final rate of change to blue retention is high, and as shown in FIG. 27 (E), FIG. 29 (J), and FIG. The red indicator may change to red hold, and when the hold indication changes from the specific hold B, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is greater than when the hold indication changes from the specific hold A The rate of change to high red hold may be configured to be high). According to such a configuration, when the specific indication is displayed in the second special mode, a change suggestion effect can be performed to be able to draw more attention, and the interest for the game can be improved.

(Means 15) In the means 13 or the means 14, the change suggestion effect execution means can execute a plurality of types of change indication effects (for example, action effects A to C) different in aspect, and displayed by the first special aspect Any of a plurality of types of change indication effects in the case of executing change indication effects for the specific display being displayed and in the case of performing change indication effects for the specific display displayed in the second special mode The ratio of whether to execute the change suggestion effect of is different (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S8006A to S8006D, and when the specific hold A is displayed, the effect effect A is performed, and the specific The operation effect B may be executed when the hold B is displayed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to clarify which type of change indication effect is likely to be performed by associating the type of the change indication effect with the type of the special aspect.

(Means 16) In any of the means 13 to the means 15, the change suggestion effect executing means is a specific display (for example, the hold display) displayed in the first special mode (for example, the specific hold A, the active display A). , In the case of performing the change indication effect (for example, action effect A) for the active display) and the change indication for the specific display displayed in the second special mode (for example, the specific hold B, the active display B) In the case where the effect (for example, the effect B) is performed, the ratio at which the change suggestion effect is to be performed is different at which timing (for example, in the second modification, as shown in FIG. When the display A is displayed, the action effect A is actually performed at a timing when a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the advance notice object. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 46, when the specific hold B or the active display B is displayed, the action effect B is executed immediately after the start of the variable display of the advance notice object). It may be According to such a configuration, it is possible to clarify points to be noted by the player according to the type of display mode of the specific display.

(Means 17) In any of means 13 to 16, the normal mode, the first special mode and the second special mode are display modes at least a part of which is common (for example, in the second modification, FIG. And as shown in FIG. 46, the normal hold, the specific hold A, the specific hold B, the active display A, and the active display B are common in that they are round displays of the same size. As a display mode of the specific display that changes in some cases, it is a first special mode common to at least a part of the normal mode (for example, in the second modification, as shown in FIG. Active display of blue, red, and gold display colors common to points and a second special mode not common to the normal mode (for example, in the second modification, an active image 9E shown in FIG. 46 (5)) Between the case where the change indication effect is performed for the specific display displayed by the first special mode and the case where the change indication effect is performed for the specific display displayed by the second special mode. The rate at which the display mode of the specific display changes to either the first special mode or the second special mode is different (for example, in the modification 2, as shown in FIG. 45, the specific hold A and the active display A are different) When displayed, it may change to the active display of the blue or red display color which is a round display of the same size, and as shown in FIG. 46, it is active when the specific hold B or the active display B is displayed. It may be configured to change to the image 9E). According to such a configuration, it is possible to clarify which type of change suggestion effect is likely to be performed by associating the type of the special mode with the type of the display mode of the specific display after the change.

(Means 18) In any of the means 13 to the means 17, it is possible to simultaneously display the identification display in the first special mode and the identification display in the second special mode (for example, in the fifth modification, identification suspension A at the same time). Can be performed in parallel with the hold notice effect for displaying the hold and the hold notice effect for displaying the specified hold B), the specific display according to the first special mode and the specific display according to the second special mode are simultaneously displayed When the change suggestion effect is executed when there is a change in the display mode of at least one of the specific display according to the first special mode and the specific display according to the second special mode is high (for example, the fifth modification example) If at the same time the pending notice effect in which the specific hold A is displayed and the pending preview effect in which the specific hold B is displayed is simultaneously executed, at least one of them is held. WARNING effect changes to blue hold and red hold runs successful pattern) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, when a plurality of specific displays are simultaneously displayed, the player's sense of expectation can be further enhanced, and interest in the game can be improved.

(Means 19) Still another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display and capable of controlling in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, It is equipped with specific display means (for example, the first hold storage display unit 9a, the second hold storage display unit 9b, the active display unit 9F) capable of displaying specific displays (for example, hold display, active display) corresponding to variable display In the display pattern of the specific display, the specific correspondence display corresponding to the variable display in the predetermined area (for example, the active display unit 9F) (for example, the blue, red, or gold display shown in FIG. A first display pattern (for example, display pattern A) for displaying an active display of a color, and a movable body (for example, a movable member 78) in an area corresponding to a predetermined area A second display pattern (for example, display pattern B) for displaying a special correspondence display (for example, the active image 9E shown in FIG. 46 (5) in the second modification) corresponding to the second display and the variable display; The ratio of control to an advantageous state differs between when the specific display is displayed by the display pattern and when the specific display is displayed by the second display pattern (for example, as shown in FIG. 50 in the second modification) It is characterized in that the display pattern B is allocated such that the ratio of a big hit is higher than the display pattern A). According to such a configuration, the effect of moving the movable body to the area corresponding to the predetermined area is performed, so the effect of the effect corresponding to the specific display can be enhanced, and the specific display can be performed by any display pattern. It can be made to notice whether it is displayed, and the interest to the game can be improved.

(Means 20) Yet another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display and capable of controlling in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, A specific display unit (for example, a first hold storage display unit 9a, a second hold storage display unit 9b, an active display unit 9F) capable of displaying a specific display (for example, a hold display, an active display) corresponding to variable display In the display pattern for specific display, specific correspondence display corresponding to variable display in a predetermined area (for example, active display unit 9F) (for example, in the third modification, as in the second modification, the blue color shown in FIG. The first display pattern (for example, display pattern A) for displaying the active display of the display color of red, gold and gold, and the special image (for example, In Example 2, a second display pattern (for example, display pattern B) for displaying a special correspondence display corresponding to the special image and the variable display while displaying the telop image 201) shown in FIG. 52 (5) is included. In the case where the specific display is displayed by the first display pattern and the specific display is displayed by the second display pattern, the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is different (for example, in the third modification, the second modification) Similarly to the above, as shown in FIG. 50, the display pattern B is allocated such that the ratio of a big hit to the display pattern A is higher). According to such a configuration, since the special image is displayed in the area corresponding to the predetermined area, the effect of the effect corresponding to the specific display can be enhanced, and which display pattern is used to display the specific display It is possible to make the game more interesting.

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 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 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 a flow chart which shows production processing at the time of winning a prize. 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 a reservation notice production setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a final display mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a final display mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a change pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a change pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a change pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a change pattern determination table. It is a 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 explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an effect presentation determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an effect presentation determination table. 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 explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect of pending | preceding advance production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect of pending | preceding advance production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect of pending | preceding advance production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect of pending | preceding advance production. FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing an example of an effect mode of the suspension notice effect in the modification 1; It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine 1 in modification 2 from the front. FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing an example of an effect mode of an active advance notice effect in a modification 2; FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing an example of an effect mode of an active advance notice effect in a modification 2; FIG. 21 is an explanatory view showing an example of an effect mode in the case where a pseudo run in the second modification is performed. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an effect control process in a second modification; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the active advance notice rendering setting process in modification 2. FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of an active advance notice effect determination table in Modification 2; It is a flow chart which shows processing during production design variation in modification 2. FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing an example of an effect mode of an active advance notice effect in a modification 3; It is a flow chart which shows processing during production design variation in modification 4. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing on-hold notice effect setting processing in a modification 5; FIG. It is a flow chart which shows a reservation notice production setting processing in a 2nd embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the final display mode determination table in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the final display mode determination table in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the change pattern determination table in 2nd Embodiment.

Embodiment 1
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).

  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 (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, if the value of the special symbol pointer, which will be described later, is also stored in the backup RAM, for example, the CPU 56 may also transmit the first symbol variation specification command and the second symbol variation specification command. Good. 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 the ON / OFF of the 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.

  FIGS. 7A to 7C 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 Is a table to be referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on

  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 for the variation pattern type determination, and is a normal CA3-1 to a normal CA3-2 and a super CA3-3. Determination values corresponding to any of the variation pattern types of special CA 4-1 and special CA 4-2 are set.

  For example, the variation pattern type determination table 132A for big hit shown in FIG. 7A used when the big hit type is “normally big hit”, and FIG. 7 (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. 7A and 7B, in this embodiment, in the case of “normal big hit” or “probable variation big hit”, the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is 150 to 251. If so, 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. 7D 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 to be a small hit symbol, any of a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on random numbers for variation pattern type determination. It is a table that is referenced to determine whether or not. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7 (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. 8A to 8C are explanatory diagrams showing the release variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C. Among these, FIG. 8A 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. 8B shows a variation pattern type determination table for loss 135B used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is three or more. Further, FIG. 8C shows a variation pattern type determination table for deviation 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 an out-of-design pattern, the variation pattern type determination table for loss 135A to 135C is any of a plurality of types based on random numbers for variation pattern type determination. It is a table that is referenced to determine whether or not.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, in this embodiment, if the game state is normal and the game state is off, the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern type determination is 230 to 251. In this case, it is understood that the variable display with at least the super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is performed regardless of the total number of held memories.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, in this embodiment, when the game state is normal and the game state is off, the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is 1 to 89. If it is, the fluctuation display of normal fluctuation without at least reach (with no effect such as pseudo ream or slip effect) is executed regardless of the total number of pending storages (fluctuation pattern type of non-reach CA2-1 From this, as shown in FIG. 10 to be described later, it can be understood that the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach normal fluctuation non-reach PA 1-1). 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. 8A and 8B) 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. 9A and 9B 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. The table is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern as any one of a plurality of types based on the random number for 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 for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect pattern is "big hit" It includes data (judgment value) corresponding to any one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to a certain case.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing the out-of-out variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. When the variable display result is determined to be “off”, a plurality of variation patterns are determined based on the random number for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. It is a table referenced to decide on any of the 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.

  In this embodiment, in the prize-time effect process (see FIG. 17) to be described later (see FIG. 17), the microcomputer 560 for game control is a big hit or not, a small hit or not, a big hit type It is determined whether the value of the variation pattern type determination random number falls within the range of which determination value. Further, it is possible to transmit an effect control command (determination result specification command at the time of winning) indicating the content of the determination result at the time of winning. The prize determination result specification command includes an effect control command (design designation command) indicating whether or not to be a big hit, a small hit or not, and a big hit type determination result among the prize determination results. Among the determination results at the time of winning, there is a rendering control command (variation category command) indicating the determination result (determination result of variation pattern type) as to which range of determination value the random value for variation pattern type determination falls. In this embodiment, a value for designating a big hit or a small hit, or a value for designating a type of big hit is set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command, and control is sent to the microcomputer 100 for effect control. I do. Further, a value designating the range of the determination value as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit or a small hit, and the type of the big hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and Based on the fluctuation category command, when the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number becomes a predetermined judgment value, the fluctuation pattern type can be recognized.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing an example of the content of the symbol designation command. As shown in FIG. 11, 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.

  12 and 13 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the content of the variation category command. As shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, in this embodiment, which gaming state and which display result of special symbols and effect symbols are displayed, the random pattern type 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. 8A and 8B. 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. 7A to 7D and 8C. A threshold that is used for category determination is derived by picking up a value that may be a boundary of the range of the determined value.

  In addition, for example, when it is determined that the gaming state becomes a definite variation state or a short time state and a departure at the start winning, the CPU 56 first determines that the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 in step S232 of the prize effect processing described later. It is determined whether or not .about.219. If the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 2 19 (ie, if it becomes the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-2), the CPU 56 sets the EXT data to “07 (H)”. 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. 7 and 8). Therefore, in this embodiment, the pending advance notice effect, which is a type of 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. Ru. The variation category command shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 (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 decided to execute the on-hold notice effect which is a type of advance notice effect when the start-up winning occurs, the on-hold display is normally performed (in this example, a white circle is displayed). And a final notice effect to be finally changed to a special display mode different from the above (in this example, a blue or red circular display). In this embodiment, when the hold notification effect is executed, the hold display does not directly change from the normal mode to the special display mode, but the hold display is a special display mode (in this example, a triangle display or a rectangular display) Or a specific display mode (in this example, a specific hold A, a specific hold B), the action effect is executed at the timing of the subsequent hold shift, and the hold display for the advance notice object changes to any special display mode An effect may be performed. Hereinafter, the hold display displayed in the normal mode is also referred to as “normal hold”, the hold display displayed in the special display mode is also referred to as “special hold”, and the hold display displayed in the specific display mode is also “specific hold” Say. The hold display displayed in the blue display color of the special display mode is also referred to as "blue hold", and the hold display displayed in the red display color is also referred to as "red hold".

  In addition to the reserved preview effects, the presentation mode of the preview advance notice effect is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment, and, for example, as a preview advance notice effect, the special display result such as the chance eye symbol continuously over plural variations Perform various effects such as performing an effect to stop display, performing an effect such as counting down over a plurality of changes, or performing an effect of changing the effect mode in such a manner that the background screen changes Is considered.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, a case is shown where the on-hold notice effect is executed so that only the display mode of the on-hold display can be changed, but, for example, the variable display currently being executed by the display mode taking over the on-display mode In the gaming machine configured to be able to display the active display corresponding to the display mode, even if the pending display is digested and the variable display of the advance object becomes in execution, the display mode of the active display can also be changed It may be configured.

  FIGS. 14 and 15 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. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the microcomputer 560 for gaming control is a background designation command (a normal state background designation command, a short time state background designation command, a probability variation state background designation command) or a symbol variation designation command (first symbol variation designation) It also performs control to transmit a command and a second design variation specification command.

  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, based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4, the special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process is the special symbol display. It is set in the output buffer for control data setting, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control process of step S22.

  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 microcomputer 100 for production control, the execution time of the special winning a prize opening opening processing is set with the timer, internal state (special symbol process flag) step S306 Update to the value corresponding to (6 in this example). The big winning opening opening pre-processing is executed for each round, but when starting the first round, the big winning opening opening pre-processing is also processing for starting a big hit game. Further, since the special winning opening open designation command is transmitted with the value specifying the round set in the EXT data, the different special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted every round. For example, when executing the first round in the big hit game, the large winning opening opening designated command (A101 (H)) for specifying the round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round in the big hit game , A special winning opening opening specification command (A10A (H)) for specifying round 10 is transmitted.

  Large winning opening open processing (step S306): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the special winning opening open processing, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening is performed. When the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. In addition, while performing control which transmits the specified command after the opening in the big hit to the microcomputer 100 for production control, when all rounds are finished, internal state (special symbol process flag) the value which corresponds to step S307 (this value In the example, update to 7).

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the starting opening switch passing process of steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 16A is a flowchart showing the first starting opening switch passage process of step S312. FIG. 16B 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). Then, the CPU 56 executes processing for extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (formed in the RAM 55) ( Step S1214A). In the process of step S1214A, hardware R random number (random hit for big hit judgment), big hit type judgment random number, fluctuation pattern type judgment random number and fluctuation pattern judgment random number which are software random numbers are extracted and stored. It is stored in the area. It should be noted that the random number for fluctuation pattern determination is not extracted in the first starting opening switch passage process (during start winning) and stored in advance in the storage area, but may be extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. Good. 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 in the variation pattern setting process described later.

  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 first hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220A).

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

  Further, in this embodiment, when the process of steps S1218A to S1220A is executed, a start winning on first start winning opening 13 occurs and a winning at-a-time effect process of step S1217A is executed. A set of three commands of a command, a variation category command, and a first pending storage count addition designation command is sent collectively in one timer interrupt.

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

  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. 16 (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 processing for extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (formed in the RAM 55) ( Step S1214B). In the process of step S1214B, hardware R random number (random hit for big hit determination) which is a hardware random number, big hit type determination random number which is a software random number, variation pattern type determination random number and variation pattern determination random number are extracted It is stored in the area. It should be noted that the random number for fluctuation pattern determination is not extracted in the second start opening switch passage process (during start winning) and stored in advance in the storage area, but may be extracted at the start of fluctuation of the second special symbol. Good. 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 in the variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a prize effect process (step S1217B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (step S1218 B), and transmits the variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219B). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserve storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220B).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S1218 B and S1219 B, the CPU 56 always specifies a symbol every time the second start winning opening 14 is start-up winning and the winning-time effect processing of step S1217 B is executed. Both the command and the variation category command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

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

  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 it is the normal state, the winning a prize production process of step S1217B may be executed to transmit the symbol designation command and the variation category 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 Perform rendering processing to transmit symbol designation command and variation category command, and if it is in the normal state, do not execute symbol presentation command in step S1217B and do not send symbol designation command and variation category command It is also good.

  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 the winning a prize production processing of step S1217 B (that is, it is possible not to perform 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. 17 is a flowchart showing the at-a-prize effect processing at steps S1217A and S1217B. In the prize-time effect process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with the normal jackpot determination value, and confirms whether or not they match (step). S220). In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing, which will be described later, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, the big hit type or the variation pattern setting processing However, before the variation display based on the start winning is started at the timing when the game ball is started to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. It is confirmed in advance whether or not a big hit or a small hit, the type of the big hit, and the value of the variation pattern type determination random number fall within the range of any judgment value by executing the winning presentation process. By doing so, the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern type are predicted in advance before the fluctuation display of the effect pattern is executed, and the microcomputer for effect control is based on the judgment result at the time of winning as described later. Execute a pending advance notice effect to predict that it will be a big hit or a super reach during the change display of the production design by 100.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the normal jackpot determination value (N in step S220), the CPU 56 sets a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is the high probability state (probable change state) Whether or not it is confirmed (step S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change to confirm whether 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 the small hit determination value And whether or not they match (step S223). In this case, the CPU 56 is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning at-step presentation processing in step S1217A is executed). It is determined whether or not it matches the small hitting judgment value. In addition, when there is a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 (when executing the winning at-step presentation processing of step S1217 B), the small hit set in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) It is determined whether or not it matches the determination value.

  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 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. 12 and 13 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 the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 12). In addition, 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. 12).

  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). It is determined that “00 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 12). When the threshold is 99 or less (ie, 90 to 99), it is determined that "01 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 12). When the threshold is 169 or less (that is, 100 to 169), it is determined that “02 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 12). When the threshold is 199 or less (that is, 170 to 199), it is determined that “03 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 12). 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. 12). 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. 12). 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. 12).

  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 EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 13). 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 extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B ( Step S229). In this case, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the winning at representation processing in step S1217A). It determines 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 executing the winning processing process at step S 1217 B), the big hit type using the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131 b It is determined whether "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 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. 13). When the threshold is 149 or less (ie, 75 to 149), it is determined that "11 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 13). If the threshold value is not 149 or less (ie, if it is 150 to 251), it is determined to set “12 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 13).

  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. 13). 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. 13). When the threshold is not 79 or less (ie, 80 to 251), it is determined that “15 (H)” is to be set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 13).

  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 set as EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 13). 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. 13).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the threshold values set in steps S226, S228, and S231 and the random number for fluctuation pattern type determination extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B, and the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern type judgment is within any judgment value range. It is determined whether or not (step S232).

  In steps S226, S228, and S231, the fluctuation pattern type determination table (see FIGS. 7 and 8) is set instead of setting a predetermined threshold value. 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 FIG. 12 and FIG. (H) “18 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command.

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

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) 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. 19 is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main 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.

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

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where the two match each other is the case where the reception command is not stored. If the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). Note that when read out, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that two bytes (one command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a change pattern command (effect control command for specifying a change pattern of the effect pattern variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol) (step S614), effect control The CPU 101 stores the received fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation 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 a display result designation command (whether or not to make a big hit, whether it is a small hit, and a play control command indicating a big hit type) (step S617), the CPU 101 for effect control receives The display result designation command thus obtained is stored in the display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM (step S618).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command indicating that the symbol display designating command (the fourth symbol variable display (variation) is ended and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed) (step S619), Control CPU 101 sets the determination command reception flag (step S620).

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

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

  If the received effect control command is the first hold storage number addition designation command (effect control command for specifying that the first hold storage number has increased by 1) (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 receives the first received hold control command. The reserve storage number addition designation command is stored in the storage area where the latest symbol designation command and variation category command are stored among the storage areas of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM (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 and the variation category command are not transmitted, but only the first reserve memory number adding designating command is transmitted. (See steps S1215A to S1219A). In this case, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the received first pending storage number addition designation command is available in the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Store in the first storage area.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 increases the hold display by one in the normal mode (in this example, a white circle in this example) in the first hold memory display 9a, and the first hold in the first hold memory display 9a. The memory 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 (effect control command specifying that the second hold memory number has increased by 1) (step S629), the effect control CPU 101 receives the second received hold control command. The reserve storage number addition designation command is stored in the storage area where the latest symbol designation command and the variation category command are stored among the storage areas of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM (step S630).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 increases the hold display by one in the second hold storage display section 9b in the normal mode (in this example, a white round display in this example), and the second hold storage display section 9b The memory 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 memory number subtraction specification command (effect control command specifying that the first hold memory number has decreased by 1) (step S633), the CPU 101 for production control stores the first hold memory One pending display in the display unit 9a is erased, and the remaining pending displays are shifted 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 a second hold memory number subtraction designation command (effect control command specifying that the second hold memory number has decreased by 1) (step S636), the CPU 101 for effect control stores the second hold memory The one pending display in the display unit 9b is erased, and the remaining pending displays are shifted one by one to update the second pending storage number display in the second pending storage display unit 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 the normal state background designation command (effect control command for specifying the background display when the gaming state is the normal state) (step S639), the effect control CPU 101 causes the effect display device 9 to display The background screen to be displayed is changed to a background screen (for example, a background screen of blue display color) according to the normal state (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 designating command (effect control command specifying a background display when the gaming state is the short-time state) (step S 642), the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect display device 9 The background screen to be displayed is changed to a background screen (for example, a background screen of green display color) according to the time saving state (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 probability variation state background designation command (a production control command to designate background display when the gaming state is a probability variation state) (step S 646), the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect display device 9 The background screen to be displayed is changed to a background screen (for example, a background screen of a red display color) according to the probability variation state (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 designation command (effect control command indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started) (step S649), the CPU 101 for effect control controls the first symbol A change designation command reception flag is set (step S650). If the received effect control command is a second symbol variation designation command (a effect control command indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started) (step S651), the CPU 101 for effect control, the second symbol A change designation command reception flag is set (step S652).

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

  FIG. 23 is a flow chart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a pending notification effect setting process for setting the presence / absence of the pending notification effect and the change pattern (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. 24 is a flow chart showing the on-hold notice effect setting process (step S800A). In the holding advance notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first performs one set of start winning combination commands (that is, a symbol specifying command, a change category command, and a holding memory number addition specifying command (first holding memory number addition specification command) Alternatively, it is checked whether or not a set of second pending storage number addition designation command) is newly received (step S6001). Specifically, one set of symbol designation command, variation category command, and pending storage number addition designation command (first pending storage number addition designation command or second pending storage number addition designation command) are included in the start winning command storage area. It can be confirmed by determining whether it is newly stored. If one set of start winning combination commands has not been received anew, the process ends.

  If one set of start winning combination commands has been newly received, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the probability change status flag or the time saving status flag is set (step S6002). If the probability change status flag or the time saving status flag is set (that is, if it is a probability changing status or a time saving status), the process ends.

  If neither the probability change status flag nor the time saving status flag is set (ie, in the normal status), the effect control CPU 101 receives a newly stored pending memory count addition designation command (newly in the command storage area for start winning). It is checked whether or not the pending storage number addition designation command stored in (1) 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 normal state, The processing after step S6004 is executed, and it is configured to be able to execute the on-hold notice effect.

  In addition to the mode shown in this embodiment, for example, it is possible to execute the on-hold notice effect even when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs while being controlled to the definite variation state or the time saving state. You may configure it.

  Further, for example, when the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed in the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, the gaming state is a normal state, Regardless of whether or not it is a definite change state or a short time state, and regardless of which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is a start winning prize, it is possible to execute the holding notice effect You may configure it.

  If the first reserve storage number addition designation command is newly received, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the first reserve storage number is 2 or more (step S6004). Note that whether or not the first number of pending storages is 2 or more can be determined, for example, by checking the number of first pending storages stored in the first number of pending storages area (see steps S628 and S635). . If the first pending storage number is not 2 or more (that is, if the first pending storage number is 1), the process ends.

  In this embodiment, when executing the reserve announcement effect, the display of the reserve display is started according to the normal mode at the start winning prize, and then the reserve display is changed to special reserve, blue reserve, or red reserve at the timing of reserve shift. Although there is only one first pending storage number at the start winning timing, if there is a pending shift of the first pending storage, then the pending is immediately taken over and the variable display is performed. From there, there is no room to carry out the pending announcement effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, if it is determined in step S6004 that the first pending storage number is not 2 or more, it is determined that the on-hold notice effect can not be executed, and the process is ended as it is.

  In addition to the mode shown in this embodiment, for example, in the case where the blue hold or red hold is immediately displayed at the timing of the start winning and the execution of the hold notice effect can be started, the first hold memory Even if the number is 1, the process may proceed to the process of step S6005 or later to be able to execute the on-hold notice effect.

  Also, for example, in the case of a gaming machine configured to be able to display the active display corresponding to the currently-displayed variable display by the display mode that has taken over the display mode of the hold display, Since it is also possible to change the display mode, even if the first number of pending storages is 1, the process may proceed to the processing of step S6005 and subsequent steps so as to be able to execute the on-hold notice effect.

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

  25 and 26 are explanatory diagrams showing a specific example of the final display mode determination table. As shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, in this embodiment, in the final display mode determination table, as the final display mode of the hold display, normal hold (without special / specified hold), normal hold (with special hold) Judgment values are assigned to blue hold, red hold, specific hold A, and normal hold (with specific hold B). Among these, “normally reserved (with special suspension)” means that temporarily changed to special suspension at the timing of the suspension shift after the starting winning combination, and then, at the timing of the subsequent suspension shift, the vehicle would normally be normally suspended. It is a return, and the final display mode itself is normally on hold, but the on-hold notice effect is executed. In addition, “normal suspension (with specific suspension B)” means that temporarily changes to specific suspension B at the timing of the suspension shift after the start winning, and finally returns to normal suspension at the timing of the subsequent suspension shift. Although the final display mode itself is normally on hold, the on-hold notice effect is executed. On the other hand, “normal hold (no special / no specific hold)” does not change to special hold at all, and does not change as normal hold until the hold is digested and the hold indication is erased. It corresponds to the one that does not execute the pending preview effect itself.

  In addition, “blue reserved” means that a reserve notification effect is executed in which the display mode of the pending display changes to blue pending indicating the possibility of a big hit in the end. In addition, “red reserve” is an execution of a reserve announcement effect in which the display mode of the reserve indication changes to red reserve indicating that the possibility of the final big hit is higher than blue reserve. In addition, “specification holding A” means that after changing to specific holding A at the timing of holding shift after the start winning, specific holding A does not change even at the timing of subsequent holding shift, and specific holding A is finally displayed An on-hold notice effect which is an aspect is executed.

  In this embodiment, if it is determined that "blue hold" or "red hold", even if special hold or specific hold is displayed, blue that indicates the possibility that a jackpot will occur in the operation effect executed thereafter Since it changes to a hold or red hold, it is classified as a hold notification effect of success pattern. Also, if it is determined that "normal hold (with special hold)", "specific hold A" or "normal hold (with specific hold B)", special hold or specific hold is displayed, and then the effect is produced. Even if is executed, it does not change to blue hold or red hold, and does not change until the end without changing to specified hold A or returns to normal hold, so it is classified as a hold notification effect of failure pattern.

  When the first number of pending storages is 2, there is only one opportunity to change the pending indication at the timing of the pending shift after the start winning combination, so the pending indication is temporarily changed to special pending or specific pending There is no room to do it. Therefore, in the final display mode determination table for the first number of pending storages “2” shown in FIGS. 25A to 25C, normal pending (without special / specified pending), blue pending, and red pending Only the judgment values are allocated, and there is no allocation of judgment values for normal hold (with special hold), specific hold A, and normal hold (with specific hold B).

  In the case where the hold display can be changed a plurality of times during one variable display or the active display can be displayed, even if the first hold storage count is two, It may be configured to be able to display special hold and specific hold.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, in this embodiment, when the variation category indicated by the variation category command is non-reach out and super reach is out or super reach jackpot, it is possible to execute the hold notification effect. If it is configured, and the fluctuation category indicated by the fluctuation category command is the other fluctuation category, the CPU 101 for effect control controls the final display mode of the hold display as it is “normal hold (special / no specific hold via) The decision is made not to execute the on-hold notice effect.

  If the first hold storage number stored in the first hold storage number storage area (see steps S628 and S635) is “2”, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the change category indicated by the change category command is not In the case of reach out of range (variation category 1 shown in FIG. 12), the final display mode determination table for 2 pending and non-reach out shown in FIG. 25A is selected, and the variation indicated by the variation category command If the category indicates a super reach loss (fluctuation category 7 shown in FIG. 12), select the final display mode determination table for 2 pending and the super reach loss shown in FIG. If the indicated variation category indicates a super reach jackpot (variation categories 23, 26 shown in FIG. 13), it is shown in FIG. 25 (C). Hold two and selects a final display mode decision table super reach jackpot. Further, when the first hold storage number stored in the first hold storage number storage area (see steps S628 and S635) is “3” or “4”, the effect control CPU 101 uses the variation category command. If the variation category shown indicates non-reach loss (variation category 1 shown in FIG. 12), the final display mode determination table for non-reach out 3 to 4 pieces shown in FIG. 26 (D) is selected If the variation category indicated by the variation category command is the one indicating the super reach loss (variation category 7 shown in FIG. 12), the final display mode for 3 to 4 reservations and the super reach loss shown in FIG. A decision table is selected, and a variation category indicated by a variation category command indicates a super reach jackpot (variation categories 23, 26 shown in FIG. 13) If, for selecting a final display mode decision table for pending 3-4 and super reach jackpot shown in FIG. 26 (F). Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the selected final display mode determination table, and determines the final display mode of the latest hold display.

  As shown in FIG. 25 and FIG. 26, in this embodiment, in the case of a super reach loss or a super reach jackpot, compared to the case of a non-reach loss, finally blue reserved rather than normal reserved. The rate of change to red hold is high. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the hold indication finally changes to blue hold or red hold, the degree of expectation for the super reach (reach reliability) is higher than in the case where the normal hold is finally finally put on hold. It's getting higher.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, in this embodiment, in the case of a super reach jackpot, it is finally blue than normal retention, as compared to the case of non-reach loss or super reach loss. The rate of change to hold or red hold is high. Further, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, in this embodiment, in the case of a super reach jackpot, it is finally redder than the blue reserve as compared with the case where the non reach is lost or the super reach is eliminated. The rate of change to pending is even higher. Therefore, in this embodiment, the expectation for the big hit (big hit reliability) is high when the pending display of the advance notice object is finally changed to red hold, and the case where it is finally changed to blue hold is the next big hit The degree of expectation (big hit reliability) for is high, and in the case of a final normal hold, the degree of expectation for big hit (big hit reliability) is low.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25 and FIG. 26, the case where it is possible to execute the suspension notice effect when the winning determination result is non-reach out, super reach out, and super reach big hit Although shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, when there is a fluctuation category that can be identified as becoming normal reach, the on-hold notice effect may be executable based on the determination result of winning being a normal reach loss or a normal reach jackpot.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, “specific suspension A”, which is a failure pattern in which specific suspension is displayed, and “normal suspension (with specific suspension B)” indicate “specific suspension”. The selection rate is lower for "A" than "normal hold (with specific hold B)". Therefore, in this embodiment, when the specific hold A is displayed in the specific hold, the percentage of failure patterns is lower than when the specific hold B is displayed, and finally blue hold or red is held. The rate of change to pending is high.

  When it is decided not to execute the suspension notice effect (N in step S6006), that is, when it is decided that the final display mode is normal suspension (without special / specified suspension) or the variation category is out of super reach or super reach big hit If it does not indicate, the processing is terminated as it is. When it is determined to execute the suspension notice effect (Y in step S6006), the effect control CPU 101 displays the suspension target of the notice object based on the received latest variation category command, the first number of suspended memories, and the final display mode. The change pattern of is determined (step S6007). In step S6007, the effect control CPU 101 selects a change pattern determination table for determining a change pattern of the pending display of the notice target based on the latest variation category command, the first pending storage number, and the final display mode. Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the selected change pattern determination table, and determines a change pattern of the pending display of the notice target.

  27 to 30 are explanatory views showing a specific example of the change pattern determination table. In FIG. 27 to FIG. 30, the special Δ indicates a special hold of triangular display, and the special □ indicates a special hold of rectangular display. Also, the specification A indicates a specific suspension A, and the specific B indicates a specific suspension B.

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

  As shown in FIG. 27A, determination values are assigned to the change pattern determination table for two reservations and for blue retention so that the change pattern 21 is determined with a probability of 100%. Further, as shown in FIG. 27 (B), determination values are assigned to the change pattern determination table for the two reserved and red reserve patterns so that the change pattern 22 is determined with a probability of 100%. The change pattern 21 is a change pattern in which the hold display of the advance notice is changed to blue hold at the timing of the hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target at the start winning prize in the normal hold. Further, the change pattern 22 is a change pattern in which the hold display of the advance notice is changed to the red hold at the timing of the hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target at the start winning prize in the normal hold. That is, the fact that the first number of pending storages is "2" means that there is only one pending shift timing, and therefore the blue display or red pending of the final display mode as it is at the pending shift timing without passing through the special pending Change to

  Further, when the first hold storage number stored in the first hold storage number storage area (see steps S628 and S635) is “3”, the effect control CPU 101 determines the final display mode determined in step S6005. If it is normal hold (with special hold), the change pattern determination table for 3 pieces of hold and normal hold (with special hold) shown in FIG. 27C is selected, and the final display mode determined in step S6005 If 3 is blue retention, 3 pieces of retention shown in FIG. 27D and the change pattern determination table for blue retention are selected, and if the final display mode determined in step S6005 is red retention, FIG. 27 (E) If the final display mode determined in step S6005 is the specific hold A, as shown in FIG. 28 (F). If the change pattern determination table for three pending calls and specific pending A is selected, and the final display mode determined in step S6005 is normal pending (with via specific pending B), three pending shown in FIG. 28 (G) And select a change pattern determination table for normal holding (with specific holding B).

  As shown in FIG. 27C, in the change pattern determination table for the three pending and normal retention, determination values are assigned to the change pattern 31 and the change pattern 32, respectively. The change pattern 31 changes the hold display of the notice object to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold at the start winning combination. It is a change pattern in which the pending display of the advance notice object is changed to the normal pending again at the timing. In addition, the change pattern 32 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold at the starting winning combination. It is a change pattern that changes the hold indication of the advance notice object to the normal hold again at the timing of the shift.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 27 (D), in the change pattern determination table for three reservations and for blue retention, the determination values for the change pattern 33, the change pattern 34, the change pattern 351, and the change pattern 352 are shown. It is allocated. In the change pattern 33, after the display of the notice display of the advance notice is displayed as a normal hold at the starting winning combination, the change display of the notice display for notice is changed to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift. It is a change pattern in which the pending display of the advance notice object is changed to blue pending at the timing. In addition, the change pattern 34 displays the notice display of the notice object in normal hold at the start winning combination, and then changes the notice display of the notice object to special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift. It is a change pattern for changing the hold display of the advance notice object to blue hold at the timing of the shift. In addition, the change pattern 351 changes the hold indication of the notice object to the specific hold A at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold indication of the notice object in normal hold at the starting winning combination, and It is a change pattern in which the pending display of the advance notice object is changed to blue pending at the timing. In addition, the change pattern 352 changes the hold indication of the notice object to the specific hold B at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold indication of the notice object at the start winning prize in the normal hold, and It is a change pattern in which the pending display of the advance notice object is changed to blue pending at the timing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 27 (E), in the change pattern determination table for three reserving and red reserve, determination values are allocated to change pattern 35, change pattern 36 and change pattern 353 respectively. . In the change pattern 35, after displaying the hold display of the advance notice in the normal hold at the start winning combination, change the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift. It is a change pattern that changes the hold display of the advance notice object to red hold at the timing. In addition, the change pattern 36 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold at the starting winning combination. It is a change pattern for changing the hold display of the advance notice object to red hold at the timing of the shift. In addition, the change pattern 353 changes the hold indication of the notice object to the specific hold B at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold indication of the notice object in the normal hold at the starting winning combination. It is a change pattern that changes the hold display of the advance notice object to red hold at the timing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 28F, in the change pattern determination table for the three pending and specific pending A, the determination value is assigned only to the change pattern 354. In the change pattern 354, after displaying the hold display of the advance notice in the normal hold at the start winning combination, change the hold display of the notice target to the specified hold A at the timing of the first hold shift, and at the timing of the second hold shift. It is a change pattern in which the pending display of the advance notice object remains unchanged as the specific pending A.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 28 (G), in the change pattern determination table for the three pending and normal suspension (with specific suspension B), determination values are allocated to only the change pattern 355. In the change pattern 355, after the display of the notice display of the advance notice is displayed as a normal hold at the start winning combination, the change display of the notice target is changed to the specific hold B at the first hold shift timing, and at the second hold shift timing. It is a change pattern that changes the hold display of the advance notice object to the normal hold again.

  Furthermore, when the first number of pending storages stored in the first pending storage number storage area (see steps S628 and S635) is “4”, the effect control CPU 101 determines the final display mode determined in step S6005. Is the normal hold (with the special hold), the change pattern determination table for the four hold and the normal hold (with the special hold) shown in FIG. 29H is selected, and the final display mode determined in step S6005 If blue is the blue reserve, the change pattern determination table for 4 blue and blue reserve shown in FIG. 29 (I) is selected. Also, if the final display mode determined in step S6005 is red reserve, the variation category indicated by the variation category command further indicates non-reach loss or super reach loss (variation category 1 or variation category 7 shown in FIG. 12). If it is), select the change pattern determination table for 4 reservations and non-reach out / super reach out and red retention shown in FIG. 29 (J), and the change category indicated by the change category command indicates the super reach jackpot If it is one (the change categories 23, 26 shown in FIG. 13), the change pattern determination table for the four hold and super reach big hit and red hold shown in FIG. 30K is selected. If the final display mode determined in step S6005 is the specific suspension A, the change pattern determination table for 4 suspension and specific suspension A shown in FIG. 30L is selected, and the final display mode determined in step S6005 If the normal hold (with a specific hold B), the change pattern determination table for 4 hold and the normal hold (with a specific hold B) shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 29H, in the change pattern determination table for four holding and for normal holding, determination values are allocated to change pattern 401, change pattern 402, change pattern 403, and change pattern 404, respectively. ing. The change pattern 401 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning combination. This is a change pattern in which the pending display of the advance notice object is changed to normal hold again at the timing, and the pending display of the advance object is displayed as normal hold at the timing of the third hold shift. In addition, the change pattern 402 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold at the starting winning combination. This is a change pattern in which the pending display of the advance notice is displayed as the special hold of the triangle display at the shift timing and the pending display of the notice target is changed to the normal hold again at the timing of the third pending shift. In addition, the change pattern 403 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold at the starting winning combination. This is a change pattern in which the pending display of the advance notice is changed to normal hold again at the timing of the shift, and the pending display of the advance target is displayed as normal hold at the timing of the third hold shift. In addition, the change pattern 404 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold at the starting winning combination. This is a change pattern in which the pending display of the advance notice is displayed as the special hold of the rectangular display at the shift timing and the pending display of the notice target is changed to the normal hold again at the timing of the third pending shift.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 29I, in the change pattern determination table for the four hold and blue hold, the change pattern 405, the change pattern 406, the change pattern 407, the change pattern 408, the change pattern 451, and the change pattern 452 Judgment values are assigned to each. The change pattern 405 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target at the start winning prize in the normal hold, and It is a change pattern in which the pending display of the advance notice object is changed to the blue hold at the timing, and the pending display of the notice object is displayed as the blue hold at the timing of the third pending shift. In addition, the change pattern 406 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold at the starting winning combination. This is a change pattern in which the pending display of the advance notice is displayed as a special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the shift and the pending display of the notice target is changed to the blue hold at the timing of the third pending shift. In addition, the change pattern 407 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold at the starting winning combination. It is a change pattern in which the pending display of the advance notice object is changed to blue hold at the timing of the shift, and the pending display of the notice object is displayed as the blue hold at the timing of the third pending shift. In addition, the change pattern 408 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold at the starting winning combination. This is a change pattern in which the pending display of the advance notice is displayed as a special hold of the rectangular display at the shift timing and the pending display of the notice target is changed to blue hold at the timing of the third pending shift. In addition, the change pattern 451 changes the hold indication of the notice object to the specific hold A at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold indication of the notice object in normal hold at the starting winning combination, and It is a change pattern in which the pending display of the advance notice object does not change with the specific hold A at the timing, and changes the pending display of the notice object to the blue hold at the timing of the third hold shift. In addition, the change pattern 452 changes the hold indication of the notice object to the specific hold B at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold indication of the notice object in normal hold at the starting winning combination, and It is a change pattern in which the pending display of the advance notice object does not change with the specific hold B at the timing, and changes the pending display of the notice object to blue hold at the timing of the third hold shift.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 29 (J) and FIG. 30 (K), the change pattern determination table for 4 pending and non-reach out / super reach out and red pending, and 4 pending and super reach big hit and red pending In the change pattern determination table for use, determination values are assigned to change pattern 409, change pattern 410, change pattern 411, change pattern 412, change pattern 413, change pattern 414, and change pattern 453, respectively.

  The change pattern 409 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning combination, and the second hold shift It is a change pattern in which the pending display of the advance notice object is changed to red hold at the timing and the pending display of the notice object is displayed in red hold as it is at the timing of the third pending shift. In addition, the change pattern 410 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold at the starting winning combination. This is a change pattern in which the pending display of the advance notice is displayed as the special hold of the triangle display at the shift timing, and the pending display of the notice target is changed to red hold at the timing of the third pending shift. In addition, the change pattern 411 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold at the starting winning combination. This is a change pattern in which the pending display of the advance notice object is displayed in normal hold again at the timing of the shift, and the pending display of the notice object is changed to red hold at the timing of the third pending shift. In addition, the change pattern 412 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold at the starting winning combination. It is a change pattern in which the pending display of the advance notice object is changed to red hold at the timing of the shift, and the pending display of the notice object is displayed as red hold at the timing of the third pending shift. In addition, the change pattern 413 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold at the starting winning combination. This is a change pattern in which the pending display of the advance notice is displayed as the special hold of the rectangular display at the shift timing and the pending display of the notice target is changed to red hold at the timing of the third pending shift. In addition, the change pattern 414 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold at the starting winning combination. This is a change pattern in which the pending display of the advance notice object is displayed in normal hold again at the timing of the shift, and the pending display of the notice object is changed to red hold at the timing of the third pending shift. Further, the change pattern 453 changes the hold indication of the notice object to the specific hold B at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold indication of the notice object at the start winning prize in the normal hold, It is a change pattern in which the pending display of the advance notice object remains unchanged at the specific pending B at the timing and changes the pending display of the advance notice object to red pending at the timing of the third hold shift.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 30 (L), in the change pattern determination table for the four suspension and the specific suspension A, the determination value is allocated only to the change pattern 454. In the change pattern 454, after displaying the hold display of the advance notice in the normal hold at the start winning combination, change the hold display of the notice target to the specified hold A at the timing of the first hold shift, and It is a change pattern in which the pending display of the advance notice object does not change as it is the specific hold A, and the pending display of the advance notice object remains as the specific hold A even at the timing of the third hold shift.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 30M, in the change pattern determination table for the four hold and normal hold (with specific hold B), determination values are allocated only to the change pattern 455. In the change pattern 455, after the display of the notice display of the advance notice is displayed as normal hold at the starting winning combination, the change display of the notice target is changed to the specific hold B at the first hold shift timing, and at the second hold shift timing. It is a change pattern in which the pending display of the advance notice remains unchanged at the specific hold B and changes the pending display of the notice to the normal hold again at the timing of the third hold shift.

  As shown in FIG. 29 and FIG. 30, in this embodiment, when the first number of pending storages is “4”, the pending display of the notice object is displayed as normal pending at the start winning prize, and the first pending is displayed. It is changed to special hold or specific hold at the shift timing, and can be changed to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold at the third or subsequent hold shift timing. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the hold display of the notice object is displayed at the fourth position in the first hold storage display section 9a (in the state after the start winning), it is displayed at the third position. When it is (the state after the first hold shift), the hold indication of the notice target does not change from special hold or specific hold to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold. Further, as shown in FIGS. 27 (C) to (E) and FIG. 28, in this embodiment, even when the first number of pending storages is "3", the pending display of the notice object is normally displayed at the start winning combination. Since the display is on hold, when the hold display of the notice target is displayed at the third position in the first hold storage display section 9a (the state after the start winning game), the hold display of the notice target is a special hold or There is no change from specific hold to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold. Therefore, in this embodiment, the pending indication of the notice subject is less likely to change from the special hold or the specific hold to the normal hold while the pending notice of the notice subject is displayed at the fourth and third positions. It has become. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged from changing from special hold to normal hold at an early stage of the pending display of the advance notice object, and to prevent a drop in the rendering effect when executing the on hold advance presentation effect. .

  In addition to the mode shown in this embodiment, for example, it is possible to display special hold, specific hold, blue hold, red hold, etc. immediately at the start winning combination, or after displaying special hold or specific hold. The fourth hold display of the notice target is performed by executing the effect effects described later immediately without waiting until the hold shift of, and changing from special hold or specified hold to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold. Alternatively, even during the period displayed at the third position, the hold display of the notice target may be changed from special hold or specific hold to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold. However, even in the case of such a configuration, at least the pending display of the notice target is a special hold or a specific hold while the pending display of the notice target is displayed at the fourth or third position. It is preferable to configure so that the rate of change to the normal hold is low.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the effect presentation to be described later can be executed at the timing of the hold shift after the special hold or the specific hold is displayed, and even if the action effect is executed, the hold display of the advance target is the special hold or the specific It may remain unchanged, or may change to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold. For example, in the change patterns 401 and 403 shown in FIG. 29H, after the special hold is displayed at the timing of the first hold shift, the operation effect is executed at the timing of the second hold shift, and the special hold is performed. It can be changed to normal hold. Further, for example, in the change patterns 402 and 404 shown in FIG. 29H, after the special hold is displayed at the first hold shift timing, the effect presentation is performed at the second hold shift timing. The special hold does not change, and the effect presentation is executed at the timing of the third hold shift, and the special hold can be changed to the normal hold. As such, in this embodiment, not only when a special holding is returned to a normal holding in one operation effect, but also a plurality of effect effects may be executed to return from a special holding to a normal holding, It is possible to improve the rendering effect when executing the on-hold notice rendering.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 27 (C)-(E), 29 (H)-(J) and 30 (K), in this embodiment, a special hold of triangle display and a rectangular display are used as a special hold. There are two types of special hold, but when special hold of rectangular display is displayed, red hold is displayed as the final display mode, compared to when special hold of triangular display is displayed. The proportion is high. Also, conversely, when the special display of the triangle display is displayed, the ratio of returning to the normal display as the final display mode is higher than when the special display of the rectangular display is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 29J and 30K, in this embodiment, red hold is finally displayed even when the special hold returns to the normal hold (ie, the normal hold is once returned to the normal hold). Change pattern 411, this resurrection pattern is changed only when the change pattern (change patterns 411, 414) is provided and it becomes a super reach jackpot if red retention is revived and appears to be displayed after being discouraged Judgment values are assigned to make it possible to determine 414. Therefore, in this embodiment, if the red hold is finally made after the special hold is temporarily returned to the normal hold, the jackpot will be determined, rather than the red hold from the special hold. , The expectation (reliability) for the big hit is high.

  It should be noted that the revival pattern change patterns 411 and 414 can be determined with low probability, even if the super reach is not the only one that determines the big hit if the revival pattern change patterns 411 and 414 are determined. May be At least, even when configured as such, if a special hold is once returned to a normal hold and then finally a red hold is made, it will be for a big hit than if a special hold is simply a red hold. It is sufficient if the degree of expectation (reliability) is high.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the change patterns 411 and 414 of the resurrection pattern are provided only when the final display mode is red hold is shown, but the same resurrection is also performed when the final display mode is blue hold You may comprise so that the change pattern of a pattern may be provided.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29J and FIG. 30K, the determination result at the time of winning is not out of reach / outside of super reach or super when or only when 4 pieces of hold and red hold change. Although the case where a different change pattern determination table is used according to whether it is reach hit is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the change pattern determination table for two pending and three pending shown in FIGS. 27 (A) to (E) and FIGS. 28 (F) and 28 (G), and FIGS. The change pattern determination tables for four hold shown in (L) and (M) and normal hold, specified hold A, or blue hold are also configured to use different change pattern determination tables according to the result of the winning determination. It is also good. In this case, for example, in the case where the change pattern of the resurrection pattern is provided even when the final display mode is blue retention as described above, the non-reach is missed by a mode similar to FIGS. 29J and 30K. In the case where it is configured to have the change pattern determination table for out-of-the-page and the change pattern determination table for the super reach jackpot, and finally it becomes the blue hold after returning to the normal hold from the special hold or specific hold. In this case, it may be determined that the jackpot will be a big hit, or the expectation (reliability) for the big hit may be high.

  Further, it may be further subdivided to separately provide a change pattern determination table for non-reach and a change pattern determination table for super-reach.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29J, as a change pattern determination table for four reservations and red retention, a table common to the non-reach case and the super-reach case. However, different change pattern determination tables may be used in the non-reach case and the super reach case.

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

  In addition to the mode shown in this embodiment, for example, if the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher when the pending indication changes from the specific pending B, for example, the pending indication May be configured to change to red hold at a low rate even if it changes from the specific hold A.

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

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

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 stores the final display mode and the change pattern determined in the steps S6005 and S6007 in the pending advance effect setting information storage area provided in the RAM in association with the pending storage of the advance object (step S6008). In this embodiment, it is possible to execute on-hold notice effect in parallel to the plurality of on-hold displays displayed on the first on-hold storage display unit 9a, and the first on-hold storage display unit 9a can be performed at maximum. Since four hold displays can be displayed, four storage areas are provided in the hold notice effect setting information storage area, and the final display mode and the change pattern are stored in association with each hold storage. .

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the 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. 32 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a 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. 33 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. 33, when the received display result designation command indicates “normal big hit”, the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are the same even symbol as the stop symbol. Do. Further, when the received display result designation command indicates “probable big hit”, the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are aligned with the same odd symbol as the stop symbol.

  Further, when the received display result designation command indicates "Suddenly probability variation big hit" or "small hit", the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as "135" as a stop symbol. And in the case of "disappearing", the combination of the production | presentation pattern except 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 checks whether the probability variation state flag or the time saving state flag is set (step S8002). If neither the probability change status flag nor the time saving status flag is set (ie, in the normal status), the CPU 101 for effect 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 on-hold notice effect is executed for the first on-hold storage when the gaming state is the normal state, the processing in steps S8002 and S8003 is performed. Therefore, the processing of steps S8004 to S8010 is executed only when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed when the gaming state is the normal state, and the display is changed to the suspension display for special notice and the special suspension The effect presentation is configured to be executable.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not there is any display timing of special hold and specific hold in the first hold storage (step S8004). In addition, whether there is a display timing of the special hold or the specific hold is determined, for example, by checking the change pattern stored in the hold notification effect setting information storage area (refer to step S6008), and the current variation It can be determined by checking whether there is a normal hold → special Δ, special □, specific A or specific B at the timing of start (hold shift). If there are any special hold and specific hold display timings, the effect control CPU 101 causes the first hold storage display section 9a to hold special display and special hold display timings as special hold and It changes to a specific hold (step S8005). In this case, if the change pattern is normal hold → special に は, change to special display of triangle display, and if normal change → special □, change to special display of rectangular display, normal hold → If it is specified A, change to specific hold A, and if normal hold → specific B, change to specific hold B.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 becomes an executable timing of an action effect (implemented in such a manner as to act on the pending display and suggesting that the display mode of the pending display changes) in the first pending storage. It is checked whether there is any (step S8006). It should be noted that whether or not it is an executable timing of the effect presentation, for example, check the change pattern stored in the storage area for holding announcement effect setting information storage (see step S6008), and start the current fluctuation start (hold shift). Special → → Special や or Special → → Normal hold, Special → → Blue hold, Special → → Red hold, Special □ → Special □, Special □ → Normal hold, Special □ → Blue hold, Special □ → Red hold , Specific A → Specific A, Specific A → Blue Hold, Specific B → Specific B, Specific B → Normal Hold, Specific B → Blue Hold, Specific B → Check if there is a red hold It can be determined by

  The executable timing of the effect presentation is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and the operation presentation may be performed at other timings. For example, even when changing from normal holding to special holding or specific holding, it may be determined that the action effect can be executed, and the processing after step S8007 may be executed to execute action effect. Also, for example, a special effect or effect may be provided when changing from normal hold to special hold or specific hold, and even if this special operation effect is executed, it does not change to special hold or specific hold It may be configured to have (the effect presentation of the gusset).

  If there is a timing at which it is possible to execute the action presentation in the first suspension storage, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the suspension display at the execution timing of the action presentation is the specific suspension A. It confirms (step S8006A). If it is the specific hold A, the effect control CPU 101 determines the execution of the action effect A (step S8006B). If it is not the specific hold A, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the hold display at the execution timing of the action effect is the specific hold B (step S8006C). If it is the specific hold B, the effect control CPU 101 determines the execution of the action effect B (step S8006D).

  In this embodiment, it is decided to execute operation effect A unconditionally when it is the specific suspension A, and it is decided to execute the operation effect B unconditionally when it is the specific suspension B. Although the case where it shows is shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, a lottery process based on random numbers may be executed to determine an operation effect to be executed from among a plurality of types of operation effects. Even when configured in this way, for example, the effect presentation A is executed at a high rate when the specification is suspended A, and the action presentation B is performed at a high ratio when the specification is suspended B, etc. The type of effect presentation may be configured to be different depending on whether the specific holding A or the specific holding B.

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

  In this embodiment, the plurality of pending displays displayed on the first pending storage display unit 9a are configured to be able to execute the on-hold notice effect in parallel. It may also occur when there are multiple executables at the same time. In this case, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the presence / absence and type of action effect with priority given to the ones for which fluctuation display is started earlier among the first suspension storages at which the action effect can be executed. The control effect is controlled to be performed only once during one change display. For example, when the first and third hold displays displayed on the first hold storage display unit 9a are at the execution enable timing of the action effect, the first hold display is operated. If it is determined that the presence or absence and the type of the effect are to be performed, and the operation effect is to be executed, the operation effect is executed only for the first hold display.

  In addition, you may comprise not only the aspect shown in this embodiment, but performing operation presentation in multiple times during one fluctuation display, for example by shifting time and performing operation presentation. In addition, although the effect presentation is performed only once during one variation display, it is configured to execute the action presentation in such a manner that the one operation presentation acts on a plurality of suspension displays simultaneously. It is also good.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, in the effect presentation determination table, determination values are respectively assigned to no effect presentation, action presentation A, action presentation B and action presentation C. In this embodiment, although there are three types of effect effects A to C as types of effect effects, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect, and for example, only two types of effect effects may be used. You may comprise, or you may comprise so that four or more types of effect presentation may be used.

  As shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, in this embodiment, when the action effect A is executed, the determination value is assigned such that the rate of change from special hold to normal hold is high. In addition, when the action effect B is executed, the determination value is assigned such that the rate of non-change with the special hold is high. In addition, when the action effect C is executed, the determination value is assigned such that the rate of change from special hold to blue hold or red hold is high.

  The action / effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 34 (A) and 34 (B) are tables used when changing from special hold to normal hold, and a pattern for lowering the display mode of the hold display to one with a low degree of expectation It is said that the table is for selecting a table, and in particular, since the selection ratio of action effect A is high, action effect A is an action effect of a pattern that lowers the display mode of the suspension display to a low expectation degree. It can be said (pattern 1). Further, the action and effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 34C and 34D are tables used when the special hold does not change and are tables for selecting a pattern for maintaining the display mode of the hold display. In particular, since the selection ratio of the action effect B is high, it can be said that the action effect B is an action effect of a pattern maintaining the display mode of the hold display as it is (pattern 2). Further, the action effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 35 (E) to 35 (H) are tables used when changing from special hold to blue hold or red hold, and the display mode of the hold display has high expectation. It can be said that it is a table for selecting a pattern to be built up, and in particular, since the selection ratio of the effect stage C is high, the effect stage C has a pattern of displaying the display mode of the suspension display to a high expectation. (Pattern 3).

  And since the above-mentioned pattern 1 and pattern 2 are what make the display mode of a reservation display lower or maintain the present condition, they are patterns for showing a change failure as an operation effect, and the above-mentioned pattern 3 is a display of a reservation display As it is what makes up an aspect, it is a pattern to make it appear to be a successful change as an effect representation. In addition, even if it is a pattern for showing the same change failure, it may be different in how to show the effect presentation between the pattern 1 and the pattern 2 described above. For example, when executing action effects according to pattern 1 above, characters such as "big failure" are displayed, and when operation effects according to pattern 2 above are executed, characters such as "fail" The display may be made different.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34 and FIG. 35, in the case where the presence or absence of the effect presentation and the determination ratio of the type are different according to which display mode the pending display changes in the current variable display. However, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, regardless of the change mode of the current variable display, the determination ratio of the presence / absence of the effect and the type may be changed according to which final display mode the pending display changes.

  Also, for example, depending on the display result (for example, whether or not to be a big hit) of the variable display of the advance notice object or the change category (for example, the presence or the type of reach) You may configure it.

  Further, for example, in the case where the display mode of the hold display may be changed from blue hold to red hold, it is possible to execute the action effect even when the blue change is not changed in the current variable display. You may

  In addition, when the display mode of the hold display may be changed from blue hold to red hold as described above, even if the same variable hold changes from the same special hold to the blue hold in this variation display. Depending on whether the final display mode is blue hold or red hold, the execution ratio and type of the effect may be different. For example, the effect presentation may be performed at a higher rate when the final display mode is red hold, or the effect presentation (for example, the effect presentation C) having a high degree of expectation may be performed. Alternatively, conversely, the effect presentation may be performed at a higher rate when the final display mode is blue hold, or the operation presentation (for example, the effect presentation C) having a high degree of expectation may be performed. . With such a configuration, it is possible not only to give a sense of expectation whether the display mode of the hold display changes in the variable display executed this time, but also whether the display mode of the hold display may change thereafter. It can give a sense of expectation.

  If it is determined to execute the action presentation (Y in step S8009), the CPU 101 for production control selects a process table according to the variation pattern and the type of the action presentation determined in step S8008 (step S8010) . Then, the process proceeds to step S8012.

  On the other hand, if the probability change status flag or the time saving status flag is set (Y in step S8002), the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is not set (N in step S8003), the first pending storage is performed. If there is no timing at which the effect presentation can be performed (N in step S8006), or if it is decided not to execute the action presentation (N in step S8009), the CPU 101 for effect control changes A normal process table (a process table without an effect presentation) corresponding to the pattern is selected (step S8011). Then, the process proceeds to step S8012.

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

  FIG. 36 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. 36 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, it may be possible to execute notice effects (so-called notice effects for the change) other than the advance notice effect (in this example, the hold notice effect in this example) during the change display of the effect design, in which case the notice at the start of the change When it is determined to execute the effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the determined advance effect in steps S8010 and S8011.

  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 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 S8015).

  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 S8016).

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the action effect is being executed and the end timing of the effect effect is reached (step S8106). In addition, it can be specifically determined by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S8014 whether or not it is the end timing of the effect presentation. If it is the end timing of the action effect, the effect control CPU 101 causes the pending display of the notice object to be blue pending or based on the change pattern stored in the pending advance attraction setting information storage area (see step S6008) It is checked whether it is the timing to change to red hold (step S8107). If it is the change timing to blue hold or red hold, the effect control CPU 101 controls the first hold storage display unit 9a to change the display mode of the hold display of the notice object to blue hold or red hold. The operation is performed (step S8108).

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

  Next, even if the effect control CPU 101 does not come to the end timing of the action effect, it is stored in the other pending storage based on the change pattern stored in the on-hold notice rendering setting information storage area (see step S6008). It is checked whether there is a timing for changing to blue holding or red holding (step S8111). Then, if there is a timing to change to blue hold or red hold (Y in step S8111), the effect control CPU 101 causes the first hold storage display unit 9a to display the display mode of the hold display of the notice object. Is controlled to blue hold or red hold (step S8112). That is, in this embodiment, it may be determined that the effect presentation is not performed even if it is a variable display at which it is time to change from special hold to blue hold or red hold (see steps S8008 and S8009). Even if the effect presentation is not performed, control is performed to change the hold display at the timing of changing from special hold to blue hold or red hold to blue hold or red hold.

  Next, even if the effect control CPU 101 does not come to the end timing of the action effect, it is stored in the other pending storage based on the change pattern stored in the on-hold notice rendering setting information storage area (see step S6008). It is checked whether there is a timing at which change to the normal hold is made (step S8113). Then, if there is a change timing to the normal hold (Y in step S8113), the effect control CPU 101 normally holds the display mode of the hold display of the advance notice object in the first hold storage display unit 9a. Control to change to (step S8114). That is, in this embodiment, even if it is a variable display at which change timing from special hold to normal hold may be determined not to execute the effect presentation (see steps S8008 and S8009) Even when the effect is not executed, control is performed to change the hold display at the change timing from special hold to normal hold to normal hold.

  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. 38 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 the fanfare effect has not yet been executed, so the processing to display the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed 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).

  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 on-hold notice effect will be described. 39 to 42 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of an effect mode of the on-hold notice effect. Among these, FIG. 39 shows an effect mode of the reserve announcement effect in the case where the reserve display of the advance notice object is temporarily changed to special reserve and finally changed to red reserve. Further, FIG. 40 shows an effect aspect of the on-hold notice effect in the case where the on-hold display of the advance notice object is temporarily changed to the special on-hold and finally returns to the on-hold. Further, FIG. 41 shows an effect mode of the on-hold notice effect when the on-hold display of the advance notice object is displayed as the specific on-hold A. Further, FIG. 42 shows an effect aspect of the on-hold notice effect when the on-hold display of the advance notice object is displayed in the specific on-hold B. In addition, in FIGS. 39-42, the aspect of a production | presentation screen changes in order of (1) (2) (3).

  First, with reference to FIG. 39, an effect aspect of the on-hold notice effect when the on-hold display of the advance notice object finally changes to red on-hold will be described. As shown in FIG. 39 (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 on the effect display 9. In this example, it is assumed that the first winning storage number has newly increased to 4 and the first pending storage number has been increased to 4 in the state where the first pending storage number is 3, and the normal pending storage display unit 9a is increased by 1 normally. It shall be done. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined to be red hold, and the change pattern 410 is determined as the change pattern. Then, based on the end of the fluctuation display time, as shown in FIG. 39 (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. 39 (3), the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 39 (3), when the variable display is started, the hold display of the advance notice object is changed from the normal hold to the special hold of the triangle display based on the change pattern 410 (see step S8005). Then, based on the end of the fluctuation display time, as shown in FIG. 39 (4), 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. 39 (5), the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 39 (5), when the variable display is started, it is judged that it is the executable timing of the action presentation based on the change pattern 410, and it is decided to execute the action presentation It is assumed that the type is determined to be action effect B (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 39 (5), the action effect B is executed in the variable display of the effect pattern (see steps S8010, S8013, and S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 39 (5), a case is shown in which character B appears as the action effect B, and the effect is executed such that the character B throws the ball toward the special hold. Moreover, in the example shown in FIG. 39 (5), the case where the fluctuation display of a production | presentation pattern is shrunkly displayed by the edge part of the display screen of the presentation display apparatus 9 is shown during execution of an effect production. Next, in the present example, as shown in FIG. 39 (6), even if the end timing of the action effect B comes, the pending display of the advance notice object does not change with the special pending based on the change pattern 410. Then, based on the end of the fluctuation display time, as shown in FIG. 39 (7), 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, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 39 (8). In the example shown in FIG. 39 (8), when the variable display is started, it is judged that it is the executable timing of the action presentation based on the change pattern 410, and it is decided to execute the action presentation It is assumed that the type is determined to be action effect C (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 39 (8), the action effect C is executed in the variable display of the effect pattern (see steps S8010, S8013, and S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 39 (8), a case is shown where a character C appears as an action effect C, and an effect is executed such that the character C throws a ball toward special holding. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 39 (8), there is shown a case where the variable display of the effect design is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display 9 while the effect is being executed. Next, in the present example, as shown in FIG. 39 (9), the hold display of the advance notice object changes from special hold to red hold based on the change pattern 410 when the action effect C ends timing (steps S8107 and S8108). reference).

  In the example shown in FIG. 39, a case is shown where a special display of triangle display is displayed as a special display, but if it is determined to be a change pattern for displaying a special display of rectangular display, FIG. 3) The special display of the rectangular display is displayed in (8). Further, in the example shown in FIG. 39, a case is shown where red hold is displayed as the final display mode, but if it is determined to be a change pattern for displaying blue hold as the final display mode, FIG. Change from special hold to blue hold in 9).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 40, an effect aspect of the on-hold notice effect when the on-hold display of the notice object finally returns to the on-hold will be described. As shown in FIG. 40 (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 4 and the first pending storage number has been increased to 4 in the state where the first pending storage number is 3, and the normal pending storage display unit 9a is increased by 1 normally. It shall be done. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined to be normal hold (with special hold), and the change pattern 402 is determined as the change pattern. Then, based on the end of the fluctuation display time, as shown in FIG. 40 (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, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 40 (3). In the example shown in FIG. 40 (3), when the variable display is started, the hold display of the advance notice object is changed from the normal hold to the special hold of the triangle display based on the change pattern 402 (see step S8005). Then, based on the end of the fluctuation display time, as shown in FIG. 40 (4), 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. 40 (5), the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 40 (5), when the variable display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action presentation based on the change pattern 402, and it is decided to execute the action presentation. It is assumed that the type is determined to be action effect B (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 40 (5), the action effect B is executed in the variable display of the effect pattern (see steps S8010, S8013, and S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 40 (5), a case is shown in which character B appears as action effect B, and the effect is executed such that character B throws a ball toward special holding. Moreover, in the example shown in FIG. 40 (5), the case where the fluctuation display of a production | presentation pattern is shrunkly displayed by the edge part of the display screen of the production | presentation display apparatus 9 is shown during execution of an effect. Next, in the present example, as shown in FIG. 40 (6), even when the end effect of the action effect B comes, the pending display of the advance notice object does not change with the special pending based on the change pattern 402. Then, based on the end of the variation display time, as shown in FIG.

  Next, one pending storage is digested and one pending display is shifted and displayed one by one, and as shown in FIG. 40 (8), the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 40 (8), when the variable display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the effect presentation based on the change pattern 402, and it is decided to execute the effect presentation. It is assumed that the type is determined to be the effect presentation A (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 40 (8), the action effect A is executed in the variable display of the effect pattern (see steps S8010, S8013, and S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 40 (8), a case is shown in which character A appears as the action effect A, and the effect is executed such that the character A throws the ball toward the special hold. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 40 (8), there is shown a case where the fluctuation display of the effect design is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display 9 while the effect is being executed. Next, in the present example, as shown in FIG. 40 (9), the hold display of the advance notice object changes from the special hold to the normal hold based on the change pattern 402 when the effect presentation A comes to an end reference).

  In the example shown in FIG. 40, a case is shown where a special display of triangle display is displayed as a special display, but if it is determined to be a change pattern for displaying a special display of rectangular display, FIG. 3) The special display of the rectangular display is displayed in (8).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 41, an effect aspect of the on-hold notice effect in the case where the on-hold display of the notice target is displayed as the specific on-hold A will be described. As shown in FIG. 41 (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 4 and the first pending storage number has been increased to 4 in the state where the first pending storage number is 3, and the normal pending storage display unit 9a is increased by 1 normally. It shall be done. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined to be the specific hold A, and the change pattern 454 is determined as the change pattern. Then, based on the end of the fluctuation display time, as shown in FIG. 41 (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, and as shown in FIG. 41 (3), the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 41 (3), when the variable display is started, the hold display of the advance notice object is changed from the normal hold to the specific hold A based on the change pattern 454 (see step S8005). Then, based on the end of the fluctuation display time, as shown in FIG. 41 (4), 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, and as shown in FIG. 41 (5), the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 41 (5), when the variable display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the effect presentation based on the change pattern 454 and it is decided to execute the operation presentation A ( See step S8006B). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 41 (5), the action effect A is executed in the variable display of the effect pattern (see steps S8010, S8013, and S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 41 (5), a case is shown in which character A appears as the action effect A, and the effect is executed such that the character A throws the ball toward the specific hold A. Moreover, in the example shown in FIG. 41 (5), the case where the fluctuation display of a production | presentation pattern is shrunkly displayed on the edge part of the display screen of the effect display apparatus 9 is shown during execution of an effect production. Next, in the present example, as shown in FIG. 41 (6), even if the end timing of the action effect A comes, the pending display of the advance notice object remains unchanged as the specified pending A based on the change pattern 454. Then, based on the end of the fluctuation display time, as shown in FIG. 41 (7), 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, and the next variable display is started on the effect display 9, as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 41 (8), when the variable display is started, it is determined based on the change pattern 454 that it is the executable timing of the action presentation, and it is decided to execute the action presentation A ( See step S8006B). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 41 (8), the action effect A is executed in the variable display of the effect pattern (see steps S8010, S8013, and S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 41 (8), a case is shown in which character A appears as the action effect A, and the effect is executed such that the character A throws the ball toward the specific hold A. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 41 (8), there is shown a case where the variable display of the effect design is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 while the effect is being executed. Next, in the present example, as shown in FIG. 41 (9), when the end timing of the action effect A comes, the pending display of the advance notice object does not change as the specific pending A based on the change pattern 454 and the specific pending A It becomes the final display mode as it is.

  Although the example shown in FIG. 41 shows the case where the specific hold A does not change, when the final display mode changes to the blue hold, the specific hold A changes to the blue hold in FIG. 41 (9) Do.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 42, an effect aspect of the on-hold notice effect in the case where the on-hold display of the advance notice is displayed as the specific on-hold B will be described. As shown in FIG. 42 (1), it is assumed that the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 has newly occurred when the variable display of the left middle right design symbol is being executed in the effect display device 9. In this example, it is assumed that the first winning storage number has newly increased to 4 and the first pending storage number has been increased to 4 in the state where the first pending storage number is 3, and the normal pending storage display unit 9a is increased by 1 normally. It shall be done. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined to be the specific hold B, and the change pattern 455 is determined as the change pattern. Then, based on the end of the fluctuation display time, as shown in FIG. 42 (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, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 42 (3). In the example shown in FIG. 42 (3), when the variable display is started, the hold display of the advance notice object is changed from the normal hold to the specific hold B based on the change pattern 455 (see step S8005). Then, based on the end of the fluctuation display time, as shown in FIG. 42 (4), 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, and as shown in FIG. 42 (5), the next variable display is started on the effect display 9. In the example shown in FIG. 42 (5), when the variable display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action presentation based on the change pattern 455, and it is decided to execute the action presentation B ( See step S8006D). Also, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 42 (5), the action effect B is executed in the variable display of the effect pattern (see steps S8010, S8013, and S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 42 (5), a case is shown in which character B appears as the action effect B, and the effect is executed such that the character B throws the ball toward the specific hold B. Moreover, in the example shown in FIG. 42 (5), the case where the fluctuation display of a production | presentation pattern is shrunkly displayed on the edge part of the display screen of the production | presentation display apparatus 9 is shown during execution of an effect. Next, in the present example, as shown in FIG. 42 (6), even if the end timing of the action effect B comes, the pending display of the advance notice object remains unchanged at the specific pending B based on the change pattern 455. Then, based on the end of the fluctuation display time, as shown in FIG. 42 (7), 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, and the next variable display is started on the effect display 9, as shown in FIG. 42 (8). In the example shown in FIG. 42 (8), when the variable display is started, it is determined based on the change pattern 455 that it is the executable timing of the action presentation, and it is decided to execute the action presentation B ( See step S8006D). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 42 (8), the action effect B is executed in the variable display of the effect pattern (see steps S8010, S8013, and S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 42 (8), a case is shown in which character B appears as the action effect B, and the effect is executed such that the character B throws the ball toward the specific hold B. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 42 (8), there is shown a case where the variable display of the effect design is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display 9 while the effect is being executed. Next, in the present example, as shown in FIG. 42 (9), when the end timing of the action effect B comes, the suspension display of the advance notice object changes from the specific suspension B to the normal suspension based on the change pattern 455 (step S8109, See S8110).

  Although the example shown in FIG. 42 shows the case where the specific holding B changes to the normal holding, when the final display mode changes to blue holding or red holding, the specific holding B in FIG. Change from blue to red or red.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 42, when the number of first holding memories becomes 4 at the start winning combination, the first holding operation does not change the specific holding B, and the second holding operation Although the case where it changes from specific suspension B to normal suspension by production is shown, it may be constituted so that it may change from specific suspension B to normal suspension by the 1st operation production.

  Note that in the on-hold notice effect shown in FIG. 39 to FIG. 42, the manner in which the action effect is shown may differ depending on which display mode the on-hold display changes (or does not change). For example, if the hold display does not change with a special hold or a specific hold, a character display such as "failure" is displayed, or if the hold display falls from a special hold or a specific hold to a normal hold, such as "big failure" Characters may be displayed, or characters such as "Success" may be displayed when the hold display is changed from special hold or specific hold to blue hold or red hold.

  Also, for example, in the case where the display mode of the hold display may change from blue hold to red hold, if the hold display changes from blue hold to red hold, a character display such as “success” is displayed. In the case where the display of hold is immediately changed from a special hold or a specific hold to a red hold, characters such as "very successful" may be displayed.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, it is possible to display the specific display (in this example, the pending display) corresponding to the variable display, and after displaying the specific display, the display mode of the specific display is displayed. It is possible to execute a change suggestion effect (in this example, an action effect) that suggests a change. In addition, the display mode of the specific display includes at least a normal mode (normally suspended in this example), a first special mode (specifically suspended in this example), and a second special mode (specifically suspended B in this example). Is included. In addition, when the specific display is displayed in the first special mode and when the specific display is displayed in the second special mode, the change indication effect is performed at a higher rate than when the specific display is displayed in the normal mode. Execute (in this example, the effect presentation may be performed when the specific suspension A or the specific suspension B is displayed, and when the normal suspension is displayed, the operation presentation is not performed) ). In addition, in the change indication effect, there are a success pattern that changes to an aspect having a higher degree of expectation than the aspect of the specific display before the change, and a failure pattern that does not change to an aspect having a higher degree of expectation than the aspect of the specific display before the change. Included (see FIG. 26). Then, when the failure indication of the change suggestion effect is executed when the specific display is displayed in the first special mode, the display of the specific display in the first special mode is continued (in this example, as shown in FIG. 41) In the case where the suspension notice of the failure pattern is executed when the specific hold A is displayed, the specific hold A remains unchanged), and the change indication is suggested when the specific display is displayed by the second special mode. When the failure pattern of the effect is executed, the display mode of the specific display changes to the normal mode (in this example, as shown in FIG. 42, when the specific hold B is displayed, the suspension notice effect of the failure pattern is When it is executed, it changes from specific hold B to normal hold). Therefore, depending on the display mode of the specific display before the change suggestion effect is performed, it is different whether or not the display mode of the specific display after the change suggestion effect of the failure pattern is performed changes to the normal mode. It is possible to pay attention to the display mode of the specific display before the effect is executed and whether the change in suggestive effect is executed and the display mode of the specific display changes, and the interest to the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, when the suspension notice effect of the failure pattern is executed, the identification suspension A does not change at a rate of 100% when the identification suspension A is displayed, and the identification suspension B is Although the case where it changes to a normal reserve by a rate of 100% is shown when displayed, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, even if specific hold A is displayed, it may be configured to change to normal hold at a low rate, or even when specific hold B is displayed, specific hold at a low rate It may be configured so that it may remain unchanged as B.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, when the specific indication is displayed by the second special aspect, the change is performed when the specific indication is displayed by the second special aspect, rather than when the change indication effect is performed when the specific indication is displayed by the first special aspect The success pattern is executed at a lower rate in the case where the suggestion effect is executed (in this example, as shown in FIG. 26, when the specific hold A is displayed in the specific hold, the specific hold B The rate of failure patterns is lower than when is displayed, and the rate of change to blue hold or red hold eventually increases. In addition, the success pattern of the change indication effect is displayed when the specific indication is displayed by the second special mode than when the success pattern of the change indication effect is executed when the specific indication is displayed by the first special mode. The rate at which the player is controlled to the advantageous state (in this example, the big hit gaming state) which is more advantageous to the player is higher in the case where is executed (in this example, shown in FIG. 27 (D) and FIG. Thus, when the specific hold A is displayed, the percentage of the final change to the blue hold is higher than when the specific hold B is displayed, as shown in FIG. 27 (E), FIG. 29 (J). And as shown in FIG. 30 (K), the display may change to red hold only when specific hold B is displayed, and the hold display is changed when the hold display changes from specific hold B. Compared to when the change from specific hold A Ri expectations for big hit ratio (reliability) is changed to a high red hold is high). Therefore, when the specific indication is displayed in the second special mode, the change suggestion effect can be performed to be able to draw more attention, and the interest to the game can be improved.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of change indication effects (action effects A to C in this example) having different modes. In addition, a plurality of cases are executed in which the change indication effect is performed on the specific display displayed in the first special mode, and in the case where the change indication effect is performed on the specific display displayed in the second special mode. The ratio of which change indication effect of the kind of change indication effect is to be executed is different (in this example, when the specific hold A is displayed, the action effect A is executed, and the specific hold B is displayed) If it is, the action effect B is executed). Therefore, it is possible to clarify which type of change indication effect is likely to be performed by associating the type of the change indication effect with the type of the special aspect.

  The configuration described in this embodiment may be applied to the case where the active display can be displayed. For example, when the notice effect of the active display of the failure pattern is executed, the same as the specific hold A The display mode of the active display is not changed when the active display of the mode is displayed, and is changed to the active display of the normal mode when the active display of the same mode as the specific hold B is displayed. You may configure it.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, the specific display (in the present example, the hold display) corresponding to the variable display can be displayed, and after the specific display is displayed in the first mode (in the present example, the special hold), It is possible to execute a change effect (in this example, a pending advance notification effect with an action effect) for changing the display mode of the specific display. In addition, as the change effect, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode, an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode (in this example, blue hold or red hold in the present embodiment) can be performed. When the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode after the specific display is displayed according to the first mode as the change effect, the display mode of the specific display is the third mode (generally, in this example, It is possible to execute an effect of changing to "hold". The specific display displayed in the third mode has a lower rate of change to the second display than the specific display displayed in the first mode (in this example, as shown in FIG. 27, FIG. 29, and FIG. 30) The change pattern that changes from special hold to normal hold and then changes to red hold is the only change pattern 411, 414 that can be selected only when the first hold number is 4 and the super reach jackpot at the start winning combination. There is very little allocation of judgment values, and change patterns 31, 32, 401 to 404, which do not change while being normally held, allocate more judgment values, and after changing from special hold to normal hold, change to red hold It may not be the case.). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a drop in the rendering effect when executing the change rendering.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the specific display displayed by the third aspect has an advantage lower than that of the specific display displayed by the first aspect (in this example, as shown in FIG. 26, special hold) If the status changes from normal to normal (in the case of normal hold (with special hold)), the percentage of super reach jackpots or super reach loss is lower than in the case of blue hold or red hold, and non-reach miss A high percentage of Therefore, it is possible to prevent a drop in the rendering effect when executing the change rendering.

  Specifically, the first aspect (in the present example, the special hold) is continuously displayed even if the action presentation of the failure mode is executed in the hold notification effect, the first aspect (in the present example) There is a possibility that the sense of expectation for the special hold may decrease, but in this embodiment, the first aspect (in this example, the special hold) changes to the third aspect (in the present example, the normal hold). Expectations for the aspect can be enhanced, and a reduction in the rendering effect when executing the change rendering can be prevented.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the hold display changed from the special hold to the normal hold is shown as the “specific display displayed by the third mode”, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, it may be configured to include what is displayed as normal hold from the beginning without going through special hold as the “specific display displayed according to the third aspect”, and even with such normal hold, special hold and It may be configured to have a low rate of change to blue hold or red hold, or may be configured to have a low degree of advantage.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even when the normal hold is the same, if the special hold is changed to the normal hold, the degree of expectation is lower and the advantage is lower than when the normal hold is displayed from the beginning. It's getting lower.

  In this embodiment, although the case where big hit expectation degree and reach (super reach) expectation degree differ as "the advantage degree" was shown, it is constituted so that probability change expectation degrees may differ not only in such a mode. It is also good.

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

  In this embodiment, in the case where the effect presentation is executed in the suspension announcement effect and the special suspension changes to a blue suspension or a red suspension, a case is shown in which the operation presentation is not executed thereafter. However, the effect may be configured to be executable at a low rate. As such, in the case of "performing change by different proportions after the change effect depending on the execution mode of the change effect that has been executed", the action after that is changed from the special hold to the blue hold or the red hold. The one with a low execution ratio of production is also included.

  Further, according to this embodiment, after the specific indication is displayed in the first mode as the change effect, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode, and the executed change effect It is possible to execute the change presentation by the different presentation mode after the change presentation according to the execution mode of (in this example, even if the action presentation is executed in the hold announcement presentation, it does not change with the special hold) After that, the effect production is executed again, and it is possible to change from special hold to blue hold or red hold, but when the action effect is executed in the hold preview effect to change from special hold to blue hold or red hold, If the effect presentation is performed in the holding advance presentation effect and the special suspension does not change, then the operation presentation is executed again and the blue suspension from the special suspension is performed. There is the case that change to red hold and if changes, many variations of the representation embodiment.). Therefore, attention can be paid to the change presentation that is executed first, and the interest when the change presentation is performed can be improved.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, after the specific indication is displayed in the first mode as the change effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the specific indication to the second mode can be executed, and the executed change effect is Depending on the execution mode, the rate at which the change effect is to be performed for the specific display after the change effect is different (in the present example, when a plurality of special reservations are displayed, the action is performed in the on-hold notice effect) If the effect is executed and the first special hold changes to blue hold or red hold, then the effect is executed only for the second or later special hold, and the hold display changes. Although there is no change in the first special hold, the effect presentation is executed for the first special hold and the hold indication can be changed). Therefore, attention can be paid to the change presentation that is executed first, and the interest when the change presentation is performed can be improved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode as the change effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode can be executed, and a plurality of types of changes can be made. It is possible to execute the effect (in this example, the effect effects A to C can be executed in the hold notification effect), and depending on the execution mode of the executed change effect, any type of change effect after the change effect The ratio of whether to execute is different (in this example, when the effect presentation B is executed, the ratio that does not change with the special hold is high, and when the effect hold with the special hold is not performed. Because there are many cases that change to normal hold, blue hold, and red hold, the ratio of action effect A and action effect C becomes high). Therefore, attention can be paid to the change presentation that is executed first, and the interest when the change presentation is performed can be improved.

  In the case where the effect presentation can be executed even after the special suspension changes to the normal suspension, “any type of change presentation is executed after the change presentation according to the execution mode of the executed change presentation The “proportions of performing” may be different from each other, for example, it may include one in which an action effect (action effect of a gusset) in which the display mode of the hold display does not change is easy to be performed in the action effect performed later.

  Further, according to this embodiment, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode (in this example, the special hold) as the change effect, the display mode of the specific display is the second mode having a high degree of advantage (the present example) In the case where it is possible to execute an effect of changing to blue hold or red hold) and display the specific display according to the first mode as the change effect, the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode, It is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode (in this example, normal hold). Then, the display mode of the specific display is changed to the third mode at a different ratio according to the execution mode of the change effect (in this example, as shown in FIG. 34A, the action effect A is executed in the hold notification effect) When the rate of special hold changes to normal hold). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a drop in the rendering effect when executing the change rendering.

  Further, according to this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of the first mode (in this example, special hold for triangle display and special hold for rectangular display), and as a change effect, the first mode (special hold in this example) It is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode (in this example, blue hold or red hold in this case) after displaying the specific display by the first display. If the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode after the specific display is displayed according to the mode, the effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode (in this example, normal hold) can be performed It is. Then, the display mode of the specific display is changed to the third mode by a different ratio according to which type of the first mode is used to display the specific display (as shown in FIG. 26C in this example) When the special display of triangle display is displayed, the ratio of changing from special storage to normal display is higher than when the special display of rectangular display is displayed). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a drop in the rendering effect when executing the change rendering.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown where there are two types of special reservations (triangular display and rectangular display) having different shapes as a plurality of first aspects, but the present invention is not limited to such an aspect, for example, display color There may be a plurality of different types of hold indication (for example, blue and green hold indication) different from each other. Further, for example, the present invention may be configured to have three or more types of first aspects (normal suspension and special suspension), not limited to two types of first embodiments (normal suspension and special suspension).

  Further, according to this embodiment, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode (in this example, the special hold) as the change effect, the display mode of the specific display is the second mode having a high degree of advantage (the present example) In the case where it is possible to execute an effect of changing to blue hold or red hold) and display the specific display according to the first mode as the change effect, the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode, It is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode (in this example, normal hold). And in the predetermined period, the ratio of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode is low (in this example, in the period when the hold display of the notice object is displayed at the fourth and third positions, It is difficult for the notice display of the notice target to change from special hold to normal hold, and the hold display of the notice target may never change from special hold to normal hold. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a drop in the rendering effect when executing the change rendering.

  Further, according to this embodiment, as the first mode, the specific display is displayed in a special mode (in this example, special hold) different from the normal mode. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a drop in the rendering effect when executing the change rendering.

  It should be noted that in this embodiment, in the case of red hold, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is high, and in the case of blue hold, the expectation for the big hit (reliability) is high The expectation (reliability) for the big hit may be the same in the special hold and the special hold, and the special hold may be configured to have a higher expectation (reliability) for the big hit than the normal hold.

  In this embodiment, the special suspension is displayed as the first aspect, and the normal suspension is displayed as the third mode, and the special suspension is changed to the normal suspension, but it is limited to such an embodiment. Absent. For example, a normal hold is displayed in the position of the first mode, and as the third mode, it is indicated that the display mode of the hold display has been changed (eg, a round display including a character display of "ready") May be configured to be displayed. Hereinafter, the modification 1 configured to be able to display the completed hold will be described.

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory view showing an example of an effect mode of the on-hold notice effect in the first modification. In the first modification, the processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) is the process shown in FIGS. 24 to 30, 32, 34 to 35, and 37. In the processing and each decision table, it is equivalent to reading a special hold into a normal hold, and replacing a normal hold with a changed special hold into a completed hold.

  In the first modification shown in FIG. 43, too, there are very few allocations for the change pattern that changes to red hold after changing from special hold to read change tab 411 and 414 shown in FIGS. 29 and 30. The rate of change from hold to red hold is lower than the rate of change from normal hold to red hold, and hold is less advantageous than normal hold.

  In the first modification, as shown in FIG. 43 (1), when the variable display of the left middle right design symbol is executed in the effect display device 9, a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 newly occurs. It shall be done. In the example shown in FIG. 43, it is assumed that the first winning storage number is newly increased to 4 and the first pending storage number is increased to 4 while the first pending storage number is 3, and the first pending storage display unit 9a is normally suspended. It shall be increased by one. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new pending display is determined to be the pending status, and the change pattern 402 (however, the change pattern read as the pending status etc.) is determined as the change pattern. Then, based on the end of the fluctuation display time, as shown in FIG. 43 (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. 43 (3), the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9. However, in the example shown in FIG. 43 (3), when the variable display is started, the hold display of the advance notice object does not usually change with the hold based on the change pattern 402. Then, based on the end of the fluctuation display time, as shown in FIG. 43 (4), 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, and as shown in FIG. 43 (5), the next variable display is started on the effect display 9. In the example shown in FIG. 43 (5), when the variable display is started, it is judged that it is the executable timing of the action presentation based on the change pattern 402, and it is decided to execute the action presentation It is assumed that the type is determined to be action effect B (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 43 (5), the action effect B is executed in the variable display of the effect pattern (see steps S8010, S8013, and S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 43 (5), when the character B appears as the action effect B, and the effect is executed such that the character B throws the ball toward the hold display (normal hold) of the advance notice target. Is shown. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 43 (5), there is shown a case where the fluctuation display of the effect design is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display 9 while the effect is being executed. Next, in the present example, as shown in FIG. 43 (6), even if the end timing of the action effect B comes, the pending display of the advance notice object does not change as usual, based on the change pattern 402. Then, based on the end of the fluctuation display time, as shown in FIG. 43 (7), 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. 43 (8), the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 43 (8), when the variable display is started, it is judged that it is the executable timing of the action presentation based on the change pattern 402, and it is decided to execute the action presentation and It is assumed that the type is determined to be the effect presentation A (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 43 (8), the action effect A is executed in the variable display of the effect pattern (see steps S8010, S8013, and S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 43 (8), when the character A appears as the action effect A, and the effect is executed such that the character A throws the ball toward the hold display (normal hold) of the advance notice target. Is shown. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 43 (8), there is shown a case where the variable display of the effect design is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display 9 while the effect is being executed. Next, in the present example, as shown in FIG. 43 (9), when the end timing of the action effect A comes, the pending display of the advance notice object changes from normal pending to completed pending based on the change pattern 402 (steps S8109 and S8110). reference).

According to the modification 1 shown in FIG. 43, the specific display is displayed in the normal mode (normal suspension) as the first mode. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a drop in the rendering effect when executing the change rendering.

  In this embodiment, the expression “normal mode (normal hold)” is used, but the normal mode (normal hold) means, for example, a display mode of a hold display that is displayed when the hold notification effect is executed. The display mode that is most frequently displayed among the above is a display mode that suggests no possibility of jackpot or reach or is relatively low.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case of performing the on-hold notice effect so that only the on-hold indication can be changed is shown, but the invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, in the gaming machine configured to be able to display the active display corresponding to the currently executing variable display by the display mode that has taken over the display mode of the hold display, the hold display is digested and the variable display of the advance object is being executed. Even in the case where it becomes, it may be possible to execute an active notice effect that can also change the display mode of the active display. That is, not only when the pending display is configured to be changeable as the specific display, but also the active display may be configured to be changeable as the specific display. Hereinafter, modification 2 configured to be able to execute an active notice effect in which the display mode of the active display can also be changed will be described.

  FIG. 44 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second modification viewed from the front. As shown in FIG. 44, in the second modification, an active display unit 9F that displays an active display between the first hold storage display unit 9a and the second hold storage display unit 9b on the display screen of the effect display device 9 Is provided. Further, on the left side of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a movable member 78 imitating the shape of a dragon is provided, and it is possible to operate so as to partially overlap the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is. In the example shown in FIG. 44, the general winning openings 29, 30, 33, 39 are provided, and the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a for detecting gaming balls that have won in these general winning openings are also provided. It is provided.

  FIG. 45 and FIG. 46 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the effect mode of the active advance notice effect in the second modification. Among these, FIG. 45 shows an example of an effect mode of the active notice effect performed when the specific hold A is displayed. Further, FIG. 46 shows an example of an effect mode of the active notice effect executed when the specific hold B is displayed.

  First, with reference to FIG. 45, an effect mode of the active advance notice effect executed when the specific hold A is displayed will be described. As shown in FIG. 45 (1), it is assumed that two hold displays are displayed on the first hold storage display unit 9a while the variable display of the production symbol is displayed, and the active display unit 9F displays the change display currently being executed It is assumed that the corresponding active display is displayed. In addition, it is assumed that the first hold display displayed in the first hold storage display section 9a is the hold display of the notice target, and the hold display of the first notice target is displayed in the specific hold A. It shall be. Then, based on the end of the fluctuation display time, as shown in FIG. 45 (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. 45 (3), the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 45 (3), there is shown a case where the reserve storage (specification reserve A) of the advance notice object is digested, and the variable display of the effect pattern of the advance notice object is started. In addition, as shown in FIG. 45 (3), based on the fact that the variation display of the effect design of the advance notice object is started, it takes over the digested specific suspension A, and the active display unit 9F is similar to the specific suspension A Active display (hereinafter referred to as active display A) is displayed in a manner.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 45 (4), when the variable display of the effect pattern of the advance notice object is executed for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds), and the predetermined period elapses and it becomes the execution timing of action effect As shown in 5), the effect presentation A is performed. In the example shown in FIG. 45 (5), a case is shown in which character A appears as the action effect A, and the effect is executed such that the character A throws a ball toward the active display A. Moreover, in the example shown in FIG. 45 (5), the case where the fluctuation display of a production | presentation pattern is reduced and displayed on the edge part of the display screen of the presentation display apparatus 9 is shown during execution of an effect production.

  Next, at the end timing of the action effect A, if it is the active advance notice effect of the success pattern, as shown in FIG. 45 (6), the active display displayed on the active display portion 9F is blue from the specific active display A It changes to the active display of the red display color. In the case of the active advance notice effect of the failure pattern, the specific active display A remains unchanged in FIG. 45 (6).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 46, an effect mode of the active advance notice effect executed when the specific hold B is displayed will be described. As shown in FIG. 46 (1), it is assumed that two hold displays are displayed on the first hold storage display unit 9a while the variable display of the production symbol is displayed, and the active display unit 9F displays the change display currently being executed. It is assumed that the corresponding active display is displayed. In addition, it is assumed that the first hold display displayed in the first hold storage display section 9a is the hold display for the notice target, and the hold display for the first notice target is displayed in the specific hold B. It shall be. 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), there is shown a case where the pending storage (specification pending B) of the advance notice object is digested, and the variable display of the effect pattern of the advance notice object is started. In addition, as shown in FIG. 46 (3), based on the fact that the variation display of the effect pattern of the advance notice object is started, it takes over the digested specific suspension B, and it is similar to the specific suspension B in the active display section 9F. Active display (hereinafter referred to as active display B) is displayed in a manner.

  Next, when the specific display B is taken over and the active display B is displayed, as shown in FIG. 46 (4), immediately after the variable display of the effect design object of the advance notice object is started, the action effect B is executed immediately Ru. In the example shown in FIG. 46 (4), a predetermined effect image 200 (for example, an image of an aspect in which the surroundings of the active display B are glittering around the active display B displayed on the active display unit 9F as the action effect B Shows the case where the effect that is displayed is executed.

  Next, at the end timing of the operation effect B, as shown in FIG. 46 (5), in the case of the active notice effect of the success pattern, the movable member 78 operates and the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is the movable member As a result, the first hold storage display unit 9a, the second hold storage display unit 9b, and the active display unit 9F are difficult to view. In this case, the interface image for displaying the hold display or the active display (an image of a portion of the pedestal for displaying the hold display or an image of a portion of the pedestal for displaying the active display) is also difficult to view. Further, as shown in FIG. 46 (5), a predetermined active image 9E (for example, a mode in which the upper side of the movable member 78 sparkles in a region located above the movable member 78 in the display screen of the effect display device 9 Image is displayed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 46 (5), the first hold storage display unit 9a and the second hold storage display unit 9b are in a state in which it is difficult to visually recognize, the upper left of the display screen of the effect display device 9 A first pending storage number display portion 9s for displaying the first pending storage number as a number and a second pending storage number display portion 9t for displaying the second pending storage number as a number are displayed.

  Although the example shown in FIG. 46 shows the case where it becomes difficult to visually recognize the active display due to the operation of the movable member 78, it is not limited to the mode shown in this example. For example, the active display or the like may be erased itself, or another image may be displayed on the upper display layer having a display priority higher than that of the display layer on which the active display is displayed as the display layer. The active display may be difficult to visually recognize because the image on the layer side can only be viewed and the active display is difficult to visually recognize.

  The active image 9E is displayed as the active display displayed on the active display unit 9F becomes difficult to visually recognize by the movable member 78, and is displayed corresponding to the variable display during the current execution. It can be said that this is a kind of active display in this sense. Further, in the second modification, the display color of the active image 9E is also two types of blue and red, and the degree of expectation for the big hit (the active image 9E is displayed in blue or the active image 9E is displayed in red) Confidence levels differ.

  Further, in this example, while the first holding storage display unit 9a, the second holding storage display unit 9b, and the active display unit 9F are in a state in which visual recognition is difficult by the movable member 78, the first holding storage display unit 9a, It is assumed that the display screen of the effect display device 9 erases the second hold storage display unit 9b and the active display unit 9F. Even when the first holding storage display unit 9a, the second holding storage display unit 9b, and the active display unit 9F are in a difficult-to-see state by the movable member 78, the first storage holding display unit 9a, the first holding storage display unit 9a, The 2 suspension storage display unit 9b and the active display unit 9F may be configured to be displayed continuously.

  Further, in this example, while the first hold storage display unit 9a and the second hold storage display unit 9b are in a state in which visual recognition is difficult, the first hold storage count display unit 9s Although the case where the 2nd storage memory number display part 9t is displayed is shown, it is not restricted only to such an aspect. For example, an indicator capable of displaying the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number is provided in addition to the effect display device 9, and the first pending storage display unit 9a and the second pending storage display unit 9b are in a state in which visual recognition is difficult During this period, the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number may be displayed on those displays. Also, for example, with respect to both or any one of the first pending storage number display unit 9s and the second pending storage number display unit 9t, the first pending storage display unit 9a or the second pending storage display unit 9b performs the effect during the execution of the effect. Not only when it is in a difficult-to-view state, but also may be configured to be displayed at all times.

  Further, in this example, there is shown a case where it becomes difficult to visually recognize not only the active display unit 9F but also the first holding storage display unit 9a and the second holding storage display unit 9b by the movable member 78 operating. It is not limited to the For example, the first hold storage display unit 9a and the second hold storage display unit 9b may be configured to be visible only by making the active display unit 9F difficult to view due to the operation of the movable member 78.

  Further, in the case of the active notice effect of the failure pattern, in FIG. 46 (5), the operation of the movable member 78 and the display of the active image 9E are not performed, and the active display A displayed on the active display portion 9F is an active mode of the normal mode. Change to display (active display in the same manner as normal hold).

  Further, in the second modification, the movable member 78 may operate even when the pseudo ream is executed during the variable display of the effect pattern. FIG. 47 is an explanatory view showing an example of an effect mode in the case where the pseudo ream in the second modification is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 47, it is assumed that the active preview effect is performed when the specific hold B is displayed, and the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is the movable member 78 as shown in FIG. As a result, the first hold storage display unit 9a, the second hold storage display unit 9b, and the active display unit 9F are in a difficult-to-view state, and the active image 9E is displayed above the movable member 78. It shall be.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (2), based on the fact that the predetermined temporary stop display timing has come, the left middle middle right design symbol is a pseudo recurrent chance symbol symbol (in this example, the symbol combination of “223” It is assumed that temporary stop display is given in). In this case, as shown in FIG. 47 (2), the movable member 78 slightly moves upward, and the active image 9E is in a state in which it is difficult to visually recognize by the movable member 78.

  Next, when the re-variation timing comes, as shown in FIG. 47 (3), the variation display of the left middle representation graphic is resumed and the re-variation is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 47 (3), the movable member 78 slightly moves downward to return to the original position, and the active image 9E returns to the easy-to-view state again.

  In this example, the case where the active image 9E is in a difficult-to-view state by operating the movable member 78 at the pseudo stop temporary display timing is shown, but the movable member 78 at the pseudo run temporary stop display timing. The display position of the active image 9E may be moved upward in accordance with the above operation to ensure the visibility of the active image 9E.

  In the second modification, the movable member 78 may operate during the variable display accompanied by the pseudo run according to the aspect shown in FIG. 47, and if there are a plurality of times of temporary stop and re-variation of the pseudo The operations of the movable member 78 shown in 2) and (3) are also performed a plurality of times depending on the number of times of temporary stop and re-variation.

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

  Although the example shown in FIG. 48 shows the case where only the active advance notice effect setting process (step S800B) is executed in the effect control process process, in addition to the active advance notice effect setting process (step S800B), FIG. The on-hold notice effect setting process (step S800A) may also be configured to be executed.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing an active advance notice effect setting process (step S800B) in the second modification. In the active advance notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first performs one set of start winning combination commands (that is, a symbol specifying command, a variation category command, and a hold memory number addition specification command (first hold memory number addition specification command) Alternatively, it is checked whether or not a set of the second pending storage number addition designation command) is newly received (step S6501). Specifically, one set of symbol designation command, variation category command, and pending storage number addition designation command (first pending storage number addition designation command or second pending storage number addition designation command) are included in the start winning command storage area. It can be confirmed by determining whether it is newly stored. If one set of start winning combination commands has not been received anew, the process ends.

  If one set of start winning combination commands has been newly received, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the probability variation state flag or the time saving state flag is set (step S6502). If the probability change status flag or the time saving status flag is set (that is, if it is a probability changing status or a time saving status), the process ends.

  If neither the probability change status flag nor the time saving status flag is set (ie, in the normal status), the effect control CPU 101 receives a newly stored pending memory count addition designation command (newly in the command storage area at start winning) It is checked whether or not the pending storage number addition designation command stored in (1) is the first pending storage number addition designation command (step S6503). 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 S6502 and S6503, in the second modification, the step is performed only when the start winning for the first start winning opening 13 newly occurs while the gaming state is controlled to the normal state. The process after S6504 is performed, and it is comprised possible to perform an active notice production | presentation.

  In addition to the mode shown in the second modification, for example, even when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs while being controlled to the probability change state or the time reduction state, it is possible to execute the active advance notice effect It may be configured.

  Further, for example, when the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed in the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, the gaming state is a normal state, Active notice effect can be performed regardless of whether it is a definite change state or a short time state, and regardless of which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is a start winning combination. You may configure it.

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

  FIG. 50 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the active advance notice effect determination table in the second modification. As shown in FIG. 50, in the second modification, determination values are allocated to the notice pattern 0 to notice pattern 7 in the active notice effect determination table. Among them, the notice pattern 0 is a notice pattern indicating that the active notice effect is not to be executed, and the active notice effect is not executed when the notice pattern 0 is determined.

  The notice pattern 1 changes the hold indication of the notice object to the specific hold A at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold indication of the notice object at the start winning prize in the normal hold, and thereafter, in the change indication of the notice object This is a notice pattern in which the active display A is displayed in the same manner as the specific hold A, and the active display A does not finally change. Also, for the notice pattern 2, after displaying the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold at the start winning prize, change the hold display of the notice target to the specific hold B at the timing of the first hold shift, and then change the notice target This is a notice pattern in which the active display B is displayed on the display in the same manner as the specific hold B, and finally the active display B is changed to the active display of the normal mode.

  Also, for the notice pattern 3, after displaying the hold display of the notice target at the normal hold at the starting winning prize, change the hold display of the notice target to the specified hold A at the timing of the first hold shift, and then change the notice target This is a notice pattern in which the active display A is displayed on the display in the same manner as the specific hold A, and finally the active display A is changed to the active display of the blue display color. Further, the notice pattern 4 changes the hold indication of the notice object to the specific hold A at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold indication of the notice object in normal hold at the starting winning combination, and thereafter, changes in the notice object. This is a notice pattern in which the active display A is displayed on the display in the same manner as the specific hold A, and finally the active display A is changed to the active display of the red display color.

  Further, the notice pattern 5 changes the hold display of the notice target to the specified hold A at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold at the starting winning combination, and then changes the notice target. In the notice pattern in which the active display A is displayed on the display in the same manner as the specific hold A, and after changing from the active display A to the active display of blue display color, further changing from the blue active display to the golden active display. is there.

  Further, the notice pattern 6 changes the hold indication of the notice object to the specific hold B at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold indication of the notice object in normal hold at the starting winning combination, and then changes the notice object This is a notice pattern in which the active display B is displayed on the display in the same manner as the specific hold B, and the active display B is finally changed to an active image of blue display color (see FIG. 46). Further, the notice pattern 7 changes the hold indication of the notice object to the specific hold B at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold indication of the notice object in normal hold at the starting winning combination, and thereafter, changes in the notice object. This is a notice pattern in which the active display B is displayed on the display in the same manner as the specific hold B, and the active display B is finally changed to the active image of the red display color (see FIG. 46).

  In the example shown in FIG. 50, the notice patterns 1 and 2 do not change to a blue, red, or golden display color which suggests that the active display or the active image may become a big hit in the action effect. Since it does not change as it is or changes to the normal mode, it is classified into an active notice effect of a failure pattern. In addition, the notice patterns 3 to 7 are classified into active notice effects of success patterns because they change to blue, red, and gold display colors that indicate the possibility that an active display or an active image will be a big hit in action effects.

  As shown in FIG. 50, in the second modification, when the variation category indicated by the variation category command is non-reach out and super reach is out or super reach big hit, it is configured to be able to execute active notice effect. When the fluctuation category indicated by the fluctuation category command is the other fluctuation category, the effect control CPU 101 determines not to execute the active advance notice effect.

  As shown in FIG. 50, in the second modification, the display pattern (display pattern A) which is changed to the active display of blue, red, and gold display colors after the specific hold A and the active display A are displayed is specified. There is a display pattern (display pattern B) which is displayed on the hold B or the active display B and finally changes to the blue or red active image 9E, but the display pattern B is more likely to be a big hit than the display pattern A. Are allocated to be high. In addition to the aspect shown in FIG. 50, the display pattern A may be allocated such that the ratio of the big hit to the display pattern B is higher.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 50, in the second modification, whether the active display or the active image has a blue display color or a red display color depending on whether the specific hold A or the specific hold B is displayed. The percentage of is different. Therefore, by associating the type of specific suspension with the type of active display after change and the type of active image (in this example, the display color), which type of effect is likely to be performed (for example, the movable member 78 operates) Can be clarified.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 50, in the second modification, when becoming a super reach big hit, it changes to the active display or the active image of the red display color as compared with the case of becoming the non reach out or the super reach out. The rate of change is higher than the rate of change to the active display of the blue display color or the active image. Therefore, in the second modification, when the display color of red is changed to the active display or the active image, the degree of expectation (reliability) against the big hit is compared with the case of the display of the blue display color changed to the active display or the active image. ) Is high. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to what display mode (in this example, display color) the active display and the active image become, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 50, in the second modification, the active display and the active image may be displayed in the blue display color, respectively, and the active display and the active image are each displayed in the red display color. May be Then, for example, the allocation is different between the case where the active display is displayed and the case where the active image is displayed even when the same display color is displayed in the same red (in this example, the display color is red. When the active image is displayed, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is assigned to be higher than when the active display is displayed in the red display color). Therefore, even if the display modes correspond to each other (for example, even in the same display color of red), the type of display mode (display color in this example) of the active display and the active image is different. It can be made to pay attention, and the interest to the game can be improved. In addition to the aspect shown in FIG. 50, for example, when the active display is displayed in the red display color, on the other hand, against the big hit, the active image is displayed in the red display color. The degree of expectation (reliability) may be configured to be high.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 50, in the second modification, the active display may change from the blue display color to the gold display color only when the specific hold A is displayed, and the big hit is determined. Is configured. Therefore, it is possible to associate the type of display of the active display and the display mode of the active image with the degree of expectation for the change of the display mode, and to clarify the effect of the active display and the active image. In addition to the aspect shown in FIG. 50, for example, even if the display is dislocated, it may be configured to change from a blue display color to a gold display color at a low rate, or specific suspension B Even when is displayed, the display color may be changed from the blue display color to the gold display color. Further, for example, the display color may be changed from the red display color to the gold display color.

  Further, although the example shown in FIG. 50 shows the case where the specific hold is displayed once when the active preview effect is executed, the special hold may be displayed once. Also, in the example shown in FIG. 50, the case of changing from normal hold to specific hold at the first hold shift timing is shown, but specific hold is displayed from the start winning combination or at the second hold shift timing. It may be configured to change from normal hold to specific hold. In addition, the specific hold may not be displayed until the variable display for the advance notice is started, and the active display may be displayed in the same manner as the specific hold after the change display for the advance notice is started. .

  If it is determined not to execute the active advance notice effect (N in step S6505), the process ends. When it is determined to execute the active advance notice effect (Y in step S6505), the effect control CPU 101 provides the notice pattern of the active notice effect determined in step S6504 in the RAM in association with the pending storage of the notice object. It is stored in the stored active advance presentation effect setting information storage area (step S6506). In addition, since the first hold storage display unit 9a can display up to four hold displays, four storage areas are provided in the active advance notice effect setting information storage area, and each hold storage is supported. In addition, a notice pattern of active notice effects is stored.

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

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is a variable display accompanied by a pseudo run and it is a temporary stop display timing (step S8504). Note that whether or not the temporary stop display timing has come is specifically determined whether or not a change pattern command specifying a change pattern accompanied by a pseudo run has been received, and the change set in step S8014 This can be determined by checking the value of the time timer. If the temporary stop display timing is reached, the effect control CPU 101 drives the motor for the movable member 78 in the reverse direction if the movable member 78 is operating to the lower side of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Then, the movable member is slightly moved upward to make it difficult to visually recognize the active image (step S8505). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 causes the effect display device 9 to temporarily stop and display the simulated consecutive chance symbol (step S8506).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is a fluctuation display accompanied by a pseudo run and it is a re-fluctuation timing (step S8507). Note that, specifically, whether or not the re-fluctuation timing has come, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern command specifying the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the pseudo run has been received, and the fluctuation time set in step S8014 This can be determined by confirming the timer value. If it is the re-fluctuating timing, the effect control CPU 101 drives the motor for the movable member 78 in the forward direction if the movable member 78 is operating to the lower side of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Then, the movable member is slightly moved downward to make the active image visible again (step S8508). Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the effect display device 9 to change the left middle right effect symbol again and start re-variation (step S8509).

  In addition, although description is abbreviate | omitted in FIG. 51, if it is the completion | finish timing of effect presentation A, if it determines to notice pattern 3-5 of a success pattern, CPU101 for production control will be. The active indication (active indication A) displayed in the same manner as the specific hold A is changed to the active indication of the blue, red or golden indication color according to the determined notice pattern. Further, if it is determined that the notice pattern 1 of the failure pattern is determined, the active display A displayed on the active display unit 9 is not changed as it is.

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

  As described above, according to the second modification, it is possible to display the specific display (in the present example, the hold display and the active display) corresponding to the variable display, and in the display pattern of the specific display In the example, the first display pattern (this display showing the specific display corresponding to the variable display (in this example, active display of blue, red, and gold display colors shown in FIG. 45 (6)) on the active display portion 9F) In the example, the display pattern A) and the movable body (in this example, the movable member 78) are operated in the area corresponding to the predetermined area, and the special correspondence display (in this example) corresponding to the movable body and the variable display. The second display pattern (in the present example, the display pattern B) for displaying the active image 9E shown in FIG. 46 (5) is included. Further, the ratio of control to an advantageous state is different between when the specific display is displayed by the first display pattern and when the specific display is displayed by the second display pattern (in this example, as shown in FIG. 50) , And the display pattern B is allocated so as to have a higher ratio of a big hit than the display pattern A). Therefore, since the effect of moving the movable body to the area corresponding to the predetermined area is performed, the effect of the effect corresponding to the specific display can be enhanced, and attention is paid to which display pattern is used to display the specific display. It is possible to improve the interest for the game.

  Further, according to the second modification, the specific correspondence display includes a plurality of display modes (in this example, display colors of blue, red, and gold in this example), and the specific correspondence display is displayed by any display mode. Depending on the rate at which the state is controlled to the advantageous state differs (in this example, as shown in FIG. 50, in the case of a super reach jackpot, compared to the case of non reach out or super reach out) The rate at which the red display color changes to the active display is higher than the rate at which the blue display color changes to the active display). In addition, the special response display includes a plurality of display modes (in this example, blue and red display colors), and is controlled to an advantageous state depending on which display mode the special response display is displayed. In this example, as shown in FIG. 50, in the case of a super reach jackpot, the active image 9E of the red display color is compared with the case of the non reach out or the super reach out. The rate of change is higher than the rate of change to the blue display color of the active image 9E). Therefore, it can be made to pay attention to what kind of display mode the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display become, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  Further, according to the second modification, the display mode of the specific correspondence display and the display mode of the special correspondence display include mutually corresponding display modes (in this example, blue display colors of the active display and the active image) And may be displayed in red for each of the active display and the active image). Moreover, the ratio controlled in the advantageous state is different between the case where the specific correspondence display is displayed by the specific display mode and the case where the special correspondence display is displayed by the display mode corresponding to the specific display mode (this example) Then, as shown in FIG. 50, when the active image is displayed in the red display color, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher than in the case where the active display is displayed in the red display color. Assigned to be Therefore, even in the display modes corresponding to each other, it is possible to pay attention to the type of display mode of the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  Further, according to the second modification, the display mode of the specific correspondence display and the display mode of the special correspondence display include mutually corresponding display modes (in this example, blue display colors of the active display and the active image) And may be displayed in red for each of the active display and the active image). In addition, the display modes of the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display are further displayed when the specific correspondence display is displayed by the specific display mode and when the special correspondence display is displayed by the display mode corresponding to the specific display mode. The rate of change is different (in this example, as shown in FIG. 50, the active display may change from the blue display color to the gold display color only when the specific hold A is displayed). Therefore, it is possible to associate the type of display mode of the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display with the degree of expectation for the change in the display mode, and to clarify the effect by the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display.

  Further, according to the second modification, the variable display is supported over the specific area (in the present example, the area located above the movable member 78 in the display screen of the effect display device 9 shown in FIG. 46 (5)) as the specific display. The special correspondence display (in the present example, the active image 9E) can be displayed, and the specific effect (in the present example, the pseudo run) can be performed in the area including the specific area. In addition, when the specific effect is executed, it is possible to make it difficult to visually recognize at least a part of the special correspondence display (in this example, as shown in FIG. 47 (2), the movable member 78 is slightly upward) In operation, the active image 9E becomes difficult to be visually recognized by the movable member 78). Therefore, it is possible to realize appropriate display control when executing the display of the special correspondence display and the specific effect in an overlapping manner, and it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest for the game.

  Further, according to the second modification, the change indication effect is targeted at the specific display (in the present example, the hold display, the active display) displayed by the first special mode (in the present example, the specific hold A, the active display A). In the present example, the change indication effect (in the present example) is targeted at the specific display displayed in the case of executing the action effect A and in the second special mode (the specific hold B, the active display B in the present example). In the case where action effect B) is performed, the ratio at which the change indication effect is to be performed differs at which timing (in this example, as shown in FIG. 45, when the specific hold A or the active display A is displayed) The action effect A is executed at the timing when a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the advance notice object, as shown in FIG. table If the B is displayed, the action effect B is executed immediately after the start of the display change notice target). Therefore, it is possible to clarify points to be noted by the player depending on the type of display mode of the specific display.

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

  Further, according to the second modification, the normal mode, the first special mode and the second special mode are display modes at least a part of which is common (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, normal hold) , And the specific holding A, the specific holding B, the active display A, and the active display B are common in that they are circular displays of the same size). In addition, as a display mode of the specific display that changes when the change suggestion effect is executed, the first special mode in which at least a portion is common to the normal mode (in the present example, as shown in FIG. Active display of blue, red, and gold display colors common in that it is a circular display of the second embodiment, and a second special mode (in this example, an active image 9E shown in FIG. Is included. In addition, when the change indication effect is performed on the specific display displayed in the first special mode and the change indication effect is performed on the specific display displayed in the second special mode, The rate at which the display mode of the display changes to either the first special mode or the second special mode is different (in the present example, as shown in FIG. 45, when the specific hold A or the active display A is displayed) It may change to the active display of the blue or red display color which is a round display of the same size, and changes to the active image 9E when the specific hold B or the active display B is displayed as shown in FIG. 46. There is a case). Therefore, by associating the type of the special mode with the type of the display mode of the specific display after the change, it is possible to clarify which type of change indication effect is likely to be performed.

  In the second modification, when the specific hold A or the active display A is displayed, it changes to the active display of the blue or red display color which is a round display of the same size at a ratio of 100%, and the specific hold B When or the active display B is displayed, the case of changing to the active image 9E at a rate of 100% is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, even when the specific hold A or the active display A is displayed, it changes to the active image 9E at a low rate, or even when the specific hold B or the active display B is displayed, the same size at a low rate It may be configured to change to an active display of blue or red display color, which is a circular display of.

  Further, in the second modification, when the display mode of the active display is changed, the execution timing of the action effect is changed or changed to the active image 9E. However, the display mode is not limited to such a mode. It may be applied when changing the display mode of. For example, the execution timing of the action effect in the case of changing the hold display in the hold notification effect may be made different, or the movable member 78 may be operated to change the image to the same form as the active image.

  In addition, when applied to the case of executing a pending advance notice effect, for example, as a method of changing the execution timing of the action effect, the action effect is executed at the timing of the start winning (for example, immediately after the starting winning) or The execution timing of the action presentation may be made different by executing the action presentation at different holding shift timings. Furthermore, for example, a plurality of timings at which action effects can be performed may be provided during one variation display.

  In the second modification, the case where the first holding storage display unit 9a, the second holding storage display unit 9b, and the active display unit 9F become difficult to view by the movable member 78 when the specific holding B is displayed is shown. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, instead of the operation of the movable member 78, a predetermined telop image is displayed below the display screen of the effect display device 9, whereby the first hold storage display unit 9a, the second hold storage display unit 9b, and the active display unit 9F may be configured to be difficult to view. A third modification in which a telop image is displayed will be described below.

  FIG. 52 is an explanatory view showing an example of the effect mode of the active advance notice effect in the third modification. FIG. 52 shows an example of an effect mode of the active advance notice effect executed when the specific hold B is displayed. In FIG. 52, the effect modes of FIGS. 52 (1) to 52 (4) are the same as the effect modes shown in FIGS. 46 (1) to 46 (4). Next, in FIG. 52 (5), at the end timing of the operation effect B, instead of the operation of the movable member 78, a predetermined telop image 201 (in this example, “lucky time” is displayed below the display screen of the effect display device 9. And so on), and the first hold storage display unit 9a, the second hold storage display unit 9b, and the active display unit 9F are in a state in which visual recognition is difficult. Further, as shown in FIG. 52 (5), a predetermined active image 9E is displayed on a portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9 located above the telop image 201. In addition, as shown in FIG. 52 (5), the first hold storage display unit 9a and the second hold storage display unit 9b are in a state in which it is difficult to view, the upper left of the display screen of the effect display device 9 A first storage reserve number display 9s and a second storage reserve number display 9t are displayed.

  The image displayed as a telop image is not limited to that shown in FIG. For example, a telop image corresponding to simultaneous rendering (a rendering with a high execution ratio of a special rendering) based on a measurement result (a measuring timer set when the power is turned on or a measurement result using a real time clock) is displayed. It may be configured to display a telop image (for example, a telop image by zone effect) accompanying the background change presentation due to the change, and a telop image indicating that the time saving state or the probability changing state is underway.

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

  As described above, according to the third modification, it is possible to display the specific display (in the present example, the hold display and the active display) corresponding to the variable display, and in the display pattern of the specific display In the example, the first display pattern (this display showing the specific display corresponding to the variable display (in this example, active display of blue, red, and gold display colors shown in FIG. 45 (6)) on the active display portion 9F) In the example, the display pattern A) and a special image different from the specific correspondence display (in this example, the telop image 201 shown in FIG. 52 (5)) are displayed in the area corresponding to the predetermined area, And a second display pattern (in the present example, a display pattern B) for displaying a special correspondence display (in the present example, the active image 9E shown in FIG. 52 (5)) corresponding to the display. Further, the ratio of control to an advantageous state is different between when the specific display is displayed by the first display pattern and when the specific display is displayed by the second display pattern (in this example, as shown in FIG. 50) , And the display pattern B is allocated so as to have a higher ratio of a big hit than the display pattern A). Therefore, since the special image is displayed in the area corresponding to the predetermined area, the effect of the effect corresponding to the specific display can be enhanced, and it can be noticed by which display pattern the specific display is displayed. , I can improve the interest to the game.

  Further, in the second modification, the movable member 78 operates at the timing of the pseudo stop temporary stop display to make it difficult to visually recognize the active image 9E. However, the movable member 78 operates to make it difficult to visually recognize the active image 9E. While being, it may be configured to erase the active image 9E. Hereinafter, while the movable member 78 operates and the active image 9E is difficult to visually recognize, a fourth modification in which the active image 9E is erased will be described.

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

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

  As described above, according to the fourth modification, re-variable display is performed a predetermined number of times in which the variable display is performed again after being temporarily stopped until the display result is derived and displayed after the start of the variable display. (In this example, the pseudo run shown in FIG. 47 can be executed). In addition, it is possible to operate the movable body when temporarily stopping the variable display (in this example, the movable member 78 is slightly moved upward at the timing of the temporary stop display as shown in FIG. 47 (2)) ). Further, when the movable body is operated when temporarily stopping the variable display, the special correspondence display is not displayed (in this example, the active image 9E is temporarily erased at the timing of the temporary stop display). Therefore, the effect of temporary stop of variable display can be enhanced, and the processing load of display can be reduced.

  Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of pending notice effects can be simultaneously executed in parallel, and for example, a pending notice effect in which the specified pending A is displayed simultaneously and a pending notification effect in which the specified pending B is displayed And is configured to be executable in parallel. Here, in the case where the hold notification effect in which the specific hold A is displayed and the hold notification effect in which the specific hold B is displayed is being executed in parallel, the ratio in which at least one of the hold notification effects is a success pattern is It may be configured to be high. In the following, when the pending notice effect in which the specific hold A is displayed and the pending notice effect in which the specific hold B is displayed at the same time is being executed in parallel, the ratio at least one of the pending notice effects becomes a success pattern A fifth modification configured to be high will be described.

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

  If it is determined that execution of the pending notice effect of the failure pattern is newly determined (Y in step S6006A), the CPU 101 for effect control is a case where there is a pending notice effect currently being executed, and the pending notice in progress is being executed. It is checked whether the effect is a pending advance notification effect of a failure pattern (step S6006B). If the pending advance notice effect being executed is not the pending advance notice effect of the failure pattern (N in step S6006B), that is, there is no pending advance notice effect being executed or the pending advance notice effect being executed is the pending notice effect of the success pattern For example, the process proceeds to step S6007.

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

  By executing the above-described processing, in the fifth modification, when the pending advance notice effect of the failure pattern is already executed, the execution of the pending advance notice effect of the failed pattern is not determined in duplicate (this example Then, even if the decision is made, the execution is canceled and, although multiple on-hold notice effects are being executed in parallel at the same time, any on-hold notice effects are executed with a failure pattern and never change to blue on hold or red on hold It is configured so that there is no case. Therefore, at least one of the pending notice effects is executed in the success pattern when the pending notice effect in which the specific hold A is displayed and the pending notice effect in which the specific hold B is displayed are executed in parallel. Will be changed to blue hold or red hold.

  As described above, according to the fifth modification, it is possible to simultaneously display the specific display according to the first special mode and the specific display according to the second special mode (in this example, the hold for displaying the specific hold A at the same time) It is possible to carry out in advance a preliminary announcement effect and a pending advance announcement mode in which a specific hold B is displayed). In addition, when the change indication effect is executed when the specific display according to the first special mode and the specific display according to the second special mode are simultaneously displayed, the specific display according to at least the first special mode and the second special mode The rate at which one of the display modes changes with the specific display by the display is high (in this example, the hold advance notice effect in which the specified hold A is simultaneously displayed and the hold informing effect in which the specified hold B is displayed is performed in parallel If it is, at least one of the hold announcement effects is executed in the success pattern and changes to blue hold or red hold). Therefore, when a plurality of specific displays are simultaneously displayed, the player's sense of expectation can be further enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Modification 5 shows the case where processing is performed so as to cancel the execution even if it is determined to execute the suspension notice rendering of the failure pattern in duplicate when the suspension notification rendering of the failure pattern is already executed. However, it is not limited to such processing mode. For example, when a pending notification effect of a failure pattern has already been executed, the pending notification effect may be determined using a table not including the failure pattern. Also, for example, in the case where the hold notification effect of the failure pattern has already been executed, a new hold notification effect may be determined only for the hold storage that is a big hit. As such, although there are multiple pending announcement effects being executed in parallel at the same time in any processing format, there is no case where any pending announcement effects are executed with a failure pattern and there is no change to blue or red hold at all What is necessary is just to be comprised.

  In addition, the configuration shown in the fifth modification may be applied to the case of executing the active announcement presentation shown in the second modification, and in the case where the active announcement presentation of the failure pattern has already been executed, duplication and failure It may be configured not to decide the execution of the active advance notice effect of the pattern.

  Further, in the fifth modification, at least one of the hold notification effects is displayed when the hold notification effect in which the specific hold A is simultaneously displayed and the hold notification effect in which the specific hold B is displayed are executed in parallel. Although the case where it is comprised so that the rate performed by a success pattern becomes high, is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, in the case where the pending notice effect in which one or more of the specific pending actions of the specific pending A and the specific pending B is displayed is executed alone, the percentage at which the success notice of the on hold of the success pattern is executed is higher. It may be configured as follows.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the action and effect performed by the aspect acting on the specific display displayed in the first aspect (in this example, FIG. 39 (5), FIG. 39 (8), and FIG. And the effect presentation of the aspect shown in FIG. 40 (8)) can be executed. In addition, it is possible to execute the action effect a plurality of times on the specific display displayed by the first aspect of 1 (in this example, in the change patterns 402 and 404 shown in FIG. 29H, the first hold shift) After the special hold is displayed at the timing of the second hold shift, the effect hold is executed but the special hold does not change, and the effect hold is performed at the third hold shift timing and the special hold is performed. Can change from normal to on hold). Therefore, the rendering effect in the case of executing the change rendering can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the case is shown where the change pattern capable of performing the action effect at most twice is provided, but the change pattern capable of executing the action effect three times or more is provided. It is also good.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the display mode of the specific display displayed in the third mode changes to the second mode, the display mode of the specific display displayed in the first mode is the second mode. The degree of advantage is higher than the case of change (in this example, as shown in FIG. 29 and FIG. 30, a change pattern (change patterns 411 and 414 in which red hold is finally displayed even when returning from special hold to normal hold). The change patterns 411 and 414 can be determined only in the case of a super reach jackpot). Therefore, the sense of expectation for the specific display displayed by the third aspect can be enhanced.

  In this embodiment, assuming that "the display mode of the specific display displayed in the third mode changes to the second mode", the case in which the hold display changed from special hold to normal hold is further changed to red hold Although shown, it may be configured to have a high degree of advantage also when, for example, the hold display displayed from the beginning on normal hold changes to red hold, not limited to such content.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the final display mode and change pattern of the suspension display are determined at the start winning combination, and thereafter, the presence or absence and the type of the effect presentation are determined for each variable display. Not limited. For example, without using a change pattern, it is configured to determine the presence or absence and type of effect presentation each time the variable display, and to determine whether to change from special hold to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold. May be

Second Embodiment
In the gaming machine shown in the first embodiment, when the special hold is changed to the normal hold, the other hold display changes from the special hold to the normal hold until the hold display changed to the normal hold is digested. It may be configured to limit things. The second embodiment for restricting the change from special hold to normal hold will be described below.

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

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the display of the specific suspension (specific suspension A, specific suspension B) shown in the first embodiment is not performed is shown, but the specification is the same as in the first embodiment. Pending may also be configured to be displayable.

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing pending notification effect setting processing (step S800A) in the second embodiment. In this embodiment, in addition to the processing shown in the first embodiment, the processing of steps S6009 and S6010 is executed in the suspension announcement rendering setting processing. In step S6009, the effect control CPU 101 determines which of the change patterns 401 to 404, 412, and 414 (change pattern including a change from special hold to normal hold) the change pattern of the hold display determined in step S6007X. Whether or not it is confirmed (step S6009). If one of the change patterns 401 to 404, 412, and 414, the effect control CPU 101 sets a restriction flag indicating restriction of changing from special hold to normal hold (step S6010).

  In addition, when the limit display set in step S6010 changes from special hold to normal hold when the hold display is digested, it starts when the variation display corresponding to the hold display starts or ends. It is reset in processing and the effect design fluctuation stop processing.

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

  56 and 57 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the final display mode determination table in the second embodiment. However, when the first number of pending storages is 2, the effect control CPU 101 determines the final display mode of the pending display using the final display mode decision table similar to FIGS. 25 (A) to (C). Do.

  In this embodiment, if the first hold storage number stored in the first hold storage number storage area (see steps S628 and S635) is “3” or “4”, the effect control CPU 101 If the variation category indicated by the variation category command indicates non-reach loss (variation category 1 shown in FIG. 12), the hold 3 shown in FIG. 56 (D-1) if the restriction flag is not set. If the final display mode determination table for ~ 4 and the non-reach out and limit flag off is selected and the limit flag is set, the 3 to 4 reservations and the non-reach out shown in FIG. 56 (D-2) And the final display mode decision table for the limit flag ON is selected. Also, if the variation category indicated by the variation category command indicates a super reach loss (variation category 7 shown in FIG. 12), and if the restriction flag is not set, it is shown in FIG. 56 (E-1). If the final display mode determination table for 3 to 4 pending and the super reach is out and for the limit flag off is selected, and the limit flag is set, the 3 to 4 pending and the super shown in FIG. 56 (E-2) The final display mode determination table for reach out and limit flag on is selected. Further, if the variation category indicated by the variation category command indicates the super reach big hit (variation categories 23 and 26 shown in FIG. 13), if the restriction flag is not set, FIG. 57 (F-1). If the final display mode determination table for the super reach big hit and the restriction flag off is selected and the restriction flag is set, the three to four reservations shown in FIG. 57 (F-2) are displayed. And select a final display mode determination table for super reach jackpot and limit flag on. Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the selected final display mode determination table, and determines the final display mode of the latest hold display.

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

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

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 is configured such that the first pending storage number stored in the first pending storage number storage area (see steps S628 and S635) is “4”, and the variation indicated by the variation category command If the category indicates a super reach big hit (the change category 23, 26 shown in FIG. 13) and red is determined as the final display mode, the suspension 4 is performed if the restriction flag is not set. If you select the change pattern determination table for individual and super reach big hit and red hold and limit flag off, and the limit flag is set, change pattern determination for 4 pending and super reach big hit and red hold and limit flag on Select a table

  As shown in FIGS. 56 and 57, in this embodiment, when the restriction flag is set (that is, when the hold indication changed from special hold to normal hold is displayed), normal hold ( It is configured not to decide via special hold). Further, as shown in FIG. 58, in this embodiment, when the restriction flag is set, change patterns 411 and 414 including a change from special hold to normal hold are not determined. . With such a configuration, in this embodiment, when the special hold is changed to the normal hold, the other hold indication changes from the special hold to the normal hold until the hold indication changed to the normal hold is digested. There is no limit.

  In this embodiment, when the restriction flag is set (when the hold display changed from special hold to normal hold is displayed), the other hold display may change from special hold to normal hold. Although the case is shown in which there is no restriction, it is also possible to limit by limiting the rate at which other hold indication changes from special hold to normal hold, not limited to such an aspect.

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

  Further, it is also possible to configure the gaming machine by appropriately combining the configurations shown in the first embodiment to the second embodiment and the modified examples 1 to 5 described above. That is, the configurations shown in any one of the first embodiment to the second embodiment and any of the first to fifth modifications and the modifications shown in the above may be appropriately combined, or The game machine may be configured by combining the configurations shown in all the embodiments and modifications.

  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) Although the command for transmitting the command (the variation category command) is executed and the microcomputer 100 for effect control executes the on-hold notice effect based on the command indicating the result of the winning determination, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to perform the winning determination (pre-reading determination). In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a command specifying only the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) or the variation pattern type determination random number extracted at the occurrence of the starting winning combination, The microcomputer 100 may be configured to perform the winning determination (prefetch 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 (2)

A gaming machine capable of performing variable display,
A specific display means capable of displaying a special correspondence display corresponding to a variable display over a specific area as a specific display;
And a specific effect execution unit capable of executing a specific effect in an area including the specific area;
A game machine characterized in that the specific display means can make it difficult to visually recognize at least a part of the special correspondence display when the specific effect is executed. After the specific display is displayed according to the first aspect, a change production performing means capable of executing a change production for changing the display mode of the specific display is provided,
The display mode of the specific display includes at least the first mode and the second mode having a high degree of advantage,
The change production executing means is
As the change effect, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode, an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode can be executed,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the change presentation can be performed after the change presentation according to a different ratio according to an execution mode of the change presentation that has been executed.

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