JP2019217421A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To prevent reduction of sales in a game parlor as much as possible caused by a player's termination of consumption of a game value.SOLUTION: By operating buttons as many times as the present number of special symbol held balls at the most while ready-to-win performance is displayed in an image display device, effect colors such as white, blue, green and red that suggest an expectation level of a jackpot respectively are displayed each time, and jackpot notice performance is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 53

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that consumes a gaming value used by a player for playing a game.

Conventionally known in this type of gaming machine, for example, as a player can play a game by hitting a game ball, which is an example of a game value used in a game, into a game area. There was something composed. Then, for example, when a game ball hit into the game area enters the start area, the variable display device variably displays and a lottery game is performed, and the display result is a predetermined specific display result (for example, 777). In some cases, a big hit state that is advantageous to the player is controlled.
In such a gaming machine, in order to excite the player's expectation that the display result of the variable display device becomes a specific display result (for example, 777), for example, over a relatively long period of time, such as an extended reach, etc. (Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-119275 A

In recent years, such effects tend to be longer and longer (for example, two to three minutes). In particular, when an effect with a high jackpot expectation is performed, the player may stop firing the game ball. is there. As a result, there is an inconvenience that the period during which the firing is stopped is prolonged and the sales of the game arcade are reduced. That is, in a gaming machine in which a player consumes a game value used for a game (for example, hits a game ball into a game area) and plays a game, the player stops consuming the game value. The inconvenience of a decrease in the sales of the game hall occurs.
The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of minimizing a decrease in sales at a game arcade caused by a player stopping consumption of a game value. It is in.

Hereinafter, specific contents of the embodiment corresponding to each means for solving the problem will be shown in parentheses.
The present invention is a gaming machine that performs a game by consuming a game value (for example, a game ball, the number of credits) used by a player for a game,
Effect executing means for executing an effect during a game (for example, effect button input management processing in FIGS. 47 and 57, scenario update processing in FIGS. 48 and 58, and liquid crystal command transmission processing in FIGS. 51 and 59);
A game value storage and use means for storing the game value and using the game value in a game (for example, a ball detection sensor for detecting a game ball driven into the game area 17 by the upper plate 8 and the launching device 84, and stores the number of credits. RAM of the main control board 351 and a medal medal insertion button (BET button) 326, etc.)
Game continuation determining means (for example, S811 to S816, S841, and S842) for determining whether or not the game is in the game continuation state in which the player is continuing the game by determining the state of the game value storage and use means; With
The effect execution means is characterized in that a specific effect can be executed on condition that the game continuation determination means determines that the game is in a game continuation state (for example, it is determined that YES has been determined in S813). The control of S817 to S822 is executed as a condition, and the control of S842 to S848 is executed on condition that YES is determined in S841).
In addition, a variable display device whose display state can be changed (for example, the first special symbol display device 37, the second special symbol display device 38, the effect symbol display device 26, the first display window 317 for the first display means, the second A second display window (also referred to as a reel window) 318) for display means,
Profit state generating means (for example, a special winning opening (special electric accessory) 22, a winning combination establishment process) for generating a profit state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display device becomes a predetermined and predetermined mode. Means 357);
Effect operation detecting means (for example, effect button sensor 12s, push button 328) for detecting a player's operation for performing a game effect,
The specific effect is an effect performed in response to the detection of the effect operation detecting means (for example, when the effect button 12 is operated, YES is determined in S775 of FIG. 47, and the number of active balls is determined in S782 and S783). The command to display the parts effect corresponding to the count value is updated by adding and updating the reserved ball number button notice operation counter with the upper limit as the upper limit, and the reserved ball number button notice effect is transmitted by S793 and S794 in FIG. When additionally executed (see FIGS. 53 and 54), the hit ball is detected by the ball detection sensor, YES is determined in S810 of FIG. 58, and the button notice number counter is added and updated in S815 to correspond to the count value. A command to display the part effect to be performed is transmitted in S835 and S836 in FIG. When the push button 328 is pressed and the button announcement effect is additionally executed, YES is determined in S850 in FIG. 63, and the number of button announcements J is set to the upper limit, and the S858 credit number announcement operation counter is added and updated, and the count value is updated. (S870 and S871 in FIG. 65 transmit a command to display a part effect corresponding to the above, and an operation credit number button notice effect is executed.)
The effect execution unit is configured to prohibit the operation of the player for performing the game effect during the variable display of the variable display device (for example, a period of “invalid (1)” in FIGS. 52 and 60). At a timing other than the above, the specific effect may be executed on the condition that the operation of the player by the effect operation detecting means has been detected (for example, the condition that the determination of NO has been made in S778 of FIG. 47). As a condition, a ball number button announcement effect is executed, a hit ball number button announcement effect is executed on the condition that a determination of NO is made in S803 of FIG. 57, and the number of credits is executed on condition that an NO judgment is made in S853. Button announcement effect).
Further, the gaming value storage and use means includes a launching means (for example, a launching device 84) for launching a game ball into a game area,
The game continuation determining means includes a firing detecting means (e.g., a ball detection sensor provided at the end of the guide rail 16, a firing ball detecting a game ball at a firing position of the firing device 84) for detecting the firing of a game ball by the firing means. (S81-S816) may be determined based on the detection output of the firing detection means.
Further, the gaming value storage and use means includes a firing operation means (for example, a firing handle 10) for firing a game ball into a game area,
The game continuation determination means includes contact detection means (for example, a touch sensor 69) for detecting that a player is touching the firing operation means, and is in a game continuation state based on a detection output of the contact detection means. (For example, the CPU 241 measures the output length of the detection signal of the touch sensor 69 and adds and updates the button notice number counter).
Further, the gaming value storage and use means includes a firing operation means (for example, a firing handle 10) for firing a game ball into a game area,
The game continuation determining means is a specific firing mode detecting means for detecting that the player is operating the firing operating means to fire a game ball in a specific firing mode (for example, when the player makes a right Right-hit ball detection sensor that detects the hit game ball when
The game continuation determination means may determine whether or not the game is in a game continuation state based on a detection output of the specific firing mode detection means (for example, counting a detection output of a right hit ball detection sensor (right hit ball count ) And then increments and updates the button notice counter).
Further, a bet amount setting means (for example, a medal medal insertion button (BET button) 326) for setting a bet amount for a unit game is further provided,
The gaming value storage and use unit includes a credit unit (for example, a RAM of the main control board 351 that stores the number of credits) that can store the number of credits used for setting the number of bets by the bet amount setting unit.
The game continuation determination unit may determine whether or not the game is in a game continuation state based on the number of credits stored in the credit unit (for example, S841 and S842).

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the fall of the sales of a game hall resulting from a player stopping consumption of a game value can be prevented as much as possible.

1 is an overall front view of a pachinko machine showing one embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board in the same pachinko machine. It is a block diagram showing a control circuit of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing of the main control part of a pachinko machine. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a timer interrupt process of a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol management process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol change start process. (A) is a flowchart showing a hit determination random number determination process, and (b) is a flowchart showing a normal stop symbol creation process. (A) is a flowchart showing a process during normal symbol change, and (b) is a flowchart showing a process during normal symbol confirmation time. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric accessory management process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol management process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure 1 starting port check process. It is a figure showing a special symbol operation order confirmation flag. (A) is a diagram showing a special random number determination table for special figure 1, and (B) is a diagram showing a random number determination table for special figure 2. (A) shows a special figure 1 symbol table selection table, and (B) shows a special figure 2 symbol table selection table. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure 2 starting port check process. (A) is a flowchart illustrating a random number determination process, (b) is a flowchart illustrating a special stop symbol data creation process, and (c) is a flowchart illustrating a start-up winning random number determination process. (A) is a diagram showing a big hit symbol table 1, (b) is a big hit symbol table 2, and (c) is a diagram showing a small hit symbol table. (A) is a diagram showing a table before offset correction processing for selecting a fluctuation pattern at the time of winning, and (B) is a diagram showing a table after offset correction processing for selecting a fluctuation pattern at the time of winning. (A) is a diagram showing a lost symbol table 1 and (B) is a diagram showing a lost symbol table 2. It is a figure showing a winning command distribution table selection table. It is a figure showing a winning prize command distribution table. It is a figure showing a prize-winning command distribution table for losing. It is a flow chart which shows special design change start processing. It is a flowchart which shows the random number determination process for special electric auditors product operation determination. It is a flowchart which shows a special stop symbol preparation process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol variation pattern creation process. (A) is a diagram showing a table before the offset correction process for selecting a variation pattern at the start of variation, and (B) is a diagram showing a table after the offset correction process for selecting a variation pattern at the start of variation. It is a figure showing a change pattern distribution table selection table. It is a figure showing a hit fluctuation pattern distribution table first stage. It is a figure showing a losing variation pattern distribution table first stage. It is a figure showing a hit fluctuation pattern distribution table second stage. It is a figure which shows the losing fluctuation pattern distribution table 2nd stage. It is a figure showing a hit variation pattern designation command list. It is a figure showing a losing variation pattern specification command list. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows a process during special symbol confirmation time. It is a flowchart which shows a continuation of the process during special symbol confirmation time. It is a flowchart which shows a special electric auditors product management process. It is a flow chart which shows the main processing of the production control part of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows a command reception interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a reception command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows a hold addition command receiving process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern designation command receiving process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design specification command receiving process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect button input management processing. It is a flowchart which shows a scenario update process. (A) is a diagram showing a reserved ball number button notice table selection table, (b) is a table 1, (c) is a table 2, and (d) is a diagram showing a table 3. (A) is a table 4, (b) is a button press result variation (reach first half), (c) is a diagram showing a button press result variation (reach second half). It is a flowchart which shows a liquid crystal command transmission process. It is a figure which shows the timing chart of a reserved ball number button announcement effect. (A), (b), (c) is a figure which shows the transition of the reserved ball number button announcement effect screen in the first half of super reach. (A) (b) (c) is a figure which shows the transition of the reserved ball number button announcement effect screen in the latter half of super reach. 9A and 9B show a second embodiment, in which FIG. 9A shows Table 1, FIG. 9B shows Table 2, and FIG. FIG. 9A is a diagram illustrating a table 4 and FIG. 9B illustrates a button press result variation (first half of reach) according to the second embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows production button input management processing in a 3rd embodiment. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a scenario update process according to the third embodiment. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a liquid crystal command transmission process according to the third embodiment. It is a figure showing the timing chart of the number of hit balls button announcement effect in a 3rd embodiment. FIG. 19 is an overall perspective view of the slot machine according to the fourth embodiment. It is a block diagram showing a control circuit of a slot machine in a 4th embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows production button input management processing in a 4th embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows scenario update processing in a 4th embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows liquid crystal command transmission processing in a 4th embodiment.

(1st Embodiment)
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In FIG. 1, the gaming machine main body 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2 as viewed from the front, and a front frame 4 pivotally attached to the front side of the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable by one left and right side, for example, a left hinge 3. ing. On the front side of the front frame 4, a glass door 5 and a front plate 6 are arranged vertically adjacent to each other, and are pivotally supported on the front frame 4 by hinges 7 on the same side as the hinges 3 so as to be freely opened and closed.

  On the front side of the front plate 6, an upper plate 8 for storing the game balls paid out from the payout means (not shown) and supplying it to the firing means (not shown) is disposed on the upper side. On the lower side, for example, a lower plate 9 for storing excess balls when the upper plate 8 is full is disposed on the left end side, and a firing handle 10 for operating the firing means is disposed on the right end side. Further, on the upper plate cover 11 which covers the upper plate 8 and the like from the front side, operation buttons (effect buttons) 12 and 13 for effect, a ball lending operation unit 14 and the like are arranged.

  A game board 15 (FIG. 2) is detachably attached to the front frame 4 so as to correspond to the rear side of the glass door 5. As shown in FIG. 2, on the front side of the game board 15, a guide rail 16 for guiding a game ball fired from the firing means is mounted in a ring shape, and in a game area 17 inside the guide rail 16, Center case 18, normal symbol starting port 19, first special symbol starting port 20, second special symbol left starting port 21H, second special symbol right starting port 21M, large winning opening (special electric accessory) 22, normal winning opening Various game parts such as (ordinary electric accessory) 24 are arranged.

  The center case 18 is arranged, for example, on the upper side in the approximate center of the game area 17 in the left-right direction, and is fixed to the back side of the game board 15. It is detachably fixed to the front side. The image display hand device 25 constitutes an effect symbol display device 26, an effect symbol display device 27, a first special reserved number display image 28, a second special reserved number display section 29, and the like. The images displayed by these two reserved number display sections 28 and 29 may be expressed as a first special reserved number display image 28 and a second special reserved number display image 29 with the same reference numerals. Further, the two reserved number display sections 28 and 29 may be simply referred to as “pending display sections 28 and 29”.

  The center case 18 has a display frame projecting forward to substantially surround an internal display area corresponding to the image display device 25 and the like. The center case 18 is divided left and right at the top of the display frame, and flows down either the left flow path 34a on the left of the center case 18 or the right flow path 34b on the right.

  Further, for example, display devices such as a normal symbol display device 35, a normal reserved number display device 36, a first special symbol display device 37, and a second special symbol display device 38 are provided on the display frame.

  The normal symbol starting port 19 is for starting a symbol change by the normal symbol display device 35, and is constituted by a passing gate through which a game ball can pass, and a normal symbol starting port sensor (proximity sensor) for detecting the passing of the game ball. ) 19s. This normal symbol starting port 19 is arranged, for example, on the right side of the center case 18, and a game ball flowing down the right flow down path 34b has an overwhelmingly higher probability than a game ball flowing down the left flow down path 34a. It is possible to pass.

  The normal symbol display device 35 is for displaying a normal symbol in a variable manner. For example, the normal symbol display device 35 includes two light-emitting bodies (for example, LEDs) corresponding to two types of normal symbols of “O” and “X”. The two luminous bodies are turned on for a predetermined time on condition that the symbol starting port 19 detects a game ball, that is, the game ball passes through the normal symbol starting port 19 and the normal symbol starting port sensor 19s detects the game ball. It blinks alternately, and when the hit judgment random value acquired at the time of detecting a game ball by the normal symbol starting port 19 matches a predetermined hit judgment value, the “「 ”side corresponding to the hit mode (predetermined mode) The blinking ends when the light-emitting body of the “x” side corresponding to the losing mode emits light in the state where the light-emitting body emits light.

  Also, when the ordinary symbol starter 19 detects a game ball during the variable display of the ordinary symbol display device 35 or during a hit game described later, the hit determination random number value acquired at the time of the detection is set to a predetermined upper limit. The number of reserved items, for example, four, is stored as a limit, and the ordinary reserved number display device 36 composed of, for example, the same number of light emitters as the upper limit reserved number is used to store the number of hit determination random numbers based on the number of emitted light (hereinafter referred to as the ordinary reserved number). ) Is displayed to inform the player of the number of ordinary reserves at that time.

  The first special symbol starting port 20 is used to start the symbol change by the first special symbol display device 37, and is constituted by, for example, a non-opening / closing type winning means having no opening / closing means, and detects a winning game ball. A first special symbol starting port sensor (proximity sensor) 20s is provided. In the first special symbol starting port 20, a game ball flowing down the left flow path 34a can win with a higher probability than a game ball flowing down the right flow path 34b.

  The second special symbol left starting port 21H is used to start the symbol change by the second special symbol display device 37, and is constituted by, for example, a non-opening / closing type winning means having no opening / closing means. Is provided with a second special symbol left starting port sensor (proximity sensor) 21h for detecting the start-up. In the second special symbol left starting port 20H, a game ball flowing down the left flow path 34a can win with a higher probability than a game ball flowing down the right flow path 34b.

  The second special symbol right starting port 21M is for starting the symbol change by the second special symbol display device 38, and the open state in which the game ball can win by the operation of the opening / closing member (ordinary electric accessory) 42 and the winning. A second special symbol right starting port sensor (proximity sensor) 21m configured by openable / closed winning means that can be changed to a closed state that is impossible (or more difficult to win than an open state) and that detects a winning game ball. When the stop symbol after the change of the ordinary symbol display device 35 is in the hit state (predetermined mode), the opening / closing member 42 is changed from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time (hit game). The second special symbol left starting port 21H and the second special symbol right starting port 21M are arranged, for example, below the second special symbol left starting port 21H and the second special symbol right starting port 21M, such as nail arrangement. As a result, a game ball flowing down the right flow path 34b can win with a higher probability than a game ball flowing down the left flow path 34a.

  The first special symbol display device 37 is constituted by display means such as an LED or the like capable of variably displaying one or a plurality of, for example, one first special symbol. The first special symbol fluctuates for a predetermined time on the condition that the detection, that is, the game ball wins the first special symbol starting port 20 and the first special symbol starting port sensor (proximity sensor) 20s detects the game ball. If one of the large hit determination random numbers obtained when the game ball is detected by the first special symbol starting port 20 and displayed matches the predetermined big hit determination value, one or more types of big hit modes (first special mode) In other cases, the vehicle stops in one or more types of loss modes.

  The second special symbol display device 38 is configured by display means such as an LED capable of variably displaying one or a plurality of, for example, one second special symbol. The special symbol right starting port 21M detects a game ball, that is, the game ball wins the second special symbol left starting port 21H, the second special symbol right starting port 21M, and the second special symbol left starting port sensor 21h, the second special symbol left starting port sensor 21h. The 2nd special symbol left starting port 21H and the 2nd special symbol right starting port 21M are displayed by changing the 2nd special symbol for a predetermined time on condition that the 2nd special symbol right starting port sensor 21m detects the game ball. If the jackpot determination random number value acquired at the time of ball detection matches a predetermined jackpot determination value, one or more types of jackpot modes (second special mode) are used. Multiple types of loss modes It is adapted to each stop in or Re.

  The first and second special symbols may be numerical symbols or the like, but special meanings such as arbitrary combinations of lines and dots are used so that the player cannot easily distinguish the types of the stop symbol aspects. It is desirable to use a design without the symbol.

Also, when the first and second special symbol starting ports 20, 21H and 21M detect game balls during the fluctuation display of the first and second special symbols or during a big hit game (specific game) described later, The jackpot determination random numbers and the like acquired at the time of detection are stored with a predetermined upper limit reserved number, for example, up to four each, and the first and second special reserved number display sections 28 and 29 respectively display the jackpot determination random number values. The stored number (hereinafter referred to as the first and second special reserved number or the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 operation reserved ball number) is displayed, and the first and second special reserved number at that time are notified to the player. It is supposed to. 28a and 28b in the figure are first and second reserved display images. The first and second special reserved numbers may be collectively referred to as “special figure reserved storage number” or simply “reserved ball number”.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol change of the first and second special symbol display devices 37 and 38 is not started during the big hit game, and the symbol change of one of the first and second special symbol display devices 37 and 38 is not performed. During this time, the other symbol is not started to change, and both are controlled so as not to be simultaneously changing. Further, when the first and second special symbol display devices 37 and 38 are both in a state in which symbol change can be started, each special symbol display is performed in the order of winning the game balls to the corresponding special symbol starting port. The device fluctuates. In addition, the control may be performed such that the symbol change of the second special symbol display device 38 is given priority over the symbol change of the first special symbol display device 37.

  The effect symbol display device 26 directs a symbol change of the changing special symbol display device of the first special symbol display device 37 and the second special symbol display device 38, and one or more, for example, For example, three effect symbols can be variably displayed on the display screen of the image display hand device 25 together with various effect images, for example, in the left-right direction. The effect symbol display device 26 fluctuates the effect symbol in synchronization with the fluctuation of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 37 and the fluctuation of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 38. It is designed to fluctuate the effect design in synchronization with the time. The effect symbol display device 26 may change the first and second effect symbols independently or display other effect images without synchronizing with the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols.

  As the effect design, for example, ten types of numeral designs of "0" to "9" are used, and all three designs such as "6.6.6" and "7.7.7.7" are arranged in the same design. The thing is a big hit mode, for example, at least one symbol is different is a loss mode. For example, when the stop symbol mode of the first and second special symbols is the big hit mode / losing mode, the effect design also corresponds to the big hit mode. It stops in the mode / losing mode.

  The first and second special reserved number display sections 28 and 29 notify the first and second special reserved numbers, respectively. , The second hold display images 28 and 29 for the second hold number are displayed side by side, for example.

  Among the big hit effects (specific game effects) performed during the big hit game (during round games), the display of the big hit effect image (specific game effect image) is called a big hit effect display. In the big hit effect display, a big hit effect image (specific game effect image) using a character or the like is displayed on the display screen of the image display hand device 25 together with various kinds of information such as the number of big hit rounds and the number of winning prize balls during the big hit game. It has become.

  The large winning opening 22 is constituted by an open / close type winning means which can be changed between an open state in which the game ball can win and a closed state in which the game ball cannot win by operating the opening / closing member 43, and displays first and second special symbols. When the stop symbol mode after any of the devices 37 and 38 changes to the big hit mode (first and second special modes), the device is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern.

  The opening / closing member 43 of the large winning opening 22 is, for example, a horizontally long rectangular plate-like body corresponding to the winning opening having a forward opening shape, and is capable of swinging around a horizontal rotation axis provided on the lower side. In the closed state, the winning opening is closed along the surface of the game board 15, and in the open state, the upper side protrudes forward from the board of the game board 15, so that it falls downward and falls upward. The game ball is guided to the winning opening.

  The large winning opening 22 is located on the right flow path 34b and downstream of the normal symbol starting port 19, for example, and is a game ball flowing down the right flow path 34b rather than a game ball flowing down the left flow path 34a. The higher the probability of winning.

  The large winning opening 22 includes a plurality of, for example, two specific regions 46a and two normal regions 46b, and a movable sorting member 47 for distributing a game ball winning the large winning opening 22 to the specific region 46a and the normal region 46b, A special game ball detecting means (proximity sensor) 48a for detecting a game ball flowing into the specific area 46a, and a normal game ball detecting means (proximity sensor) 48b for detecting a game ball flowing into the normal area 46b. The game ball that has won the mouth 23 is guided to one of the specific area 46a and the normal area 46b by the distribution member 47, and is detected by one of the specific area sensor 48a and the normal area sensor 48b. Is to be guided to the back side.

  The specific area 46a and the normal area 46b are arranged adjacent to each other, for example, left and right. The distribution member 47 is, for example, a claw-shaped member disposed above and corresponding to the specific area 46a and the normal area 46b, and driven by a driving unit (not shown) in, for example, a predetermined pattern around a rotation axis in the front-rear direction. By swinging, a specific guiding state in which the game ball is guided to the specific area 46a while preventing the inflow to the normal area 46b side, and a game ball to the normal area 46b side while preventing the inflow to the specific area 46a side Can be switched to the normal guidance state for guiding the user.

  If the special winning opening 22 is opened during the big hit game and the game ball winning the big winning opening 22 is guided to the specific area 46a side, a certain change state described later occurs after the end of the big hit game, and usually, When the vehicle is guided to the area 46b side, a time-saving state described later also occurs.

  In the game area 17, a normal winning opening 24 is provided, and a technical ball which has won the normal winning opening 24 is detected by a normal winning opening sensor (proximity sensor) 24s, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls is provided. Will be paid out.

  Next, an outline of the flow of the game will be described. If the game ball driven into the gaming machine area 17 wins the first special symbol starting port 20 and is detected by the first special symbol starting port sensor 20s, the first special symbol display device 37 is displayed in a variable manner and the effect symbol is displayed. The display device 26 fluctuates and then stops.

  When a game ball hit into the game area 17 wins the second special symbol left starting port 21H and is detected by the second special symbol left starting port 21h, the second special symbol display device 38 and the effect are produced. The symbol display device 27 stops after performing the fluctuation display.

  On the other hand, when the game ball hit into the game area 17 wins the ordinary symbol starting port 19 and is detected by the ordinary symbol starting port sensor 19s, the ordinary pattern display device 35 fluctuates and then stops, and the display is stopped. When the result is a predetermined hit display result, the opening / closing member 42 of the second special symbol right starting port 21M is opened, and the game ball can easily win. When a game ball that has won the second special symbol right starting port 21M is detected by the second special symbol right starting port center 21m, the second special symbol display device 38 and the effect symbol display device 27 are variably displayed and then stopped. I do.

  When the display results of these display devices 37, 38, and 26 become a predetermined jackpot display result, the opening / closing member 43 of the special winning opening 22 is opened to enter a big hit state, and a game ball is placed in the special winning opening 22. Winning is possible. The winning game balls are distributed by the distribution member 47, the game balls distributed to the specific region 46a are detected by the specific region sensor 48a, and the game balls distributed to the normal region 46b are detected by the normal region sensor 48b. The opening / closing member 43 closes when a predetermined number (for example, eight) of game balls has won or a predetermined time has elapsed, whichever comes first, and one round ends.

  In the big hit state, the round game as described above is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 13 times). During a predetermined number of round games (for example, the sixth round) in such a round game, the opening / closing means 45 of the special winning opening 23 is opened, and the game ball enters and is distributed by the distribution member 47 to the specific area 46a or the normal area 46a. One of the areas 46b is won. The gaming machine that has won the normal area 46b is detected by the specific game ball detecting means (proximity sensor) 48a, and the certainty variable game can be activated. As a result, after the first big hit state (round game state) ends, a probability fluctuation state (hereinafter abbreviated as “probable change”) in which the probability of occurrence of the big hit is improved. This probability change is a probability of a so-called special time (ST) cut-off, and until the total of the number of changes of the first special symbol display device 37 and the second special symbol display device 38 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times). If no big hit state occurs during this period, the process ends. Note that the probability change is not limited to the special time (ST), and once the probability changes, the probability change may continue until a big hit occurs. Such a probability change function relating to a special symbol is hereinafter referred to as a “special symbol probability change function”.

  The time saving control in which the fluctuation time is reduced after the round game ends after the above described big hit state occurs is performed. In this time saving control, the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol display device 35, the first and second special symbol display devices 37 and 38, and the image display device 25 is reduced over a predetermined period (such as a 100-time fluctuation period of special figure). Thus, the probability that the display result of the normal symbol display device 35 will be a hit is improved, and the opening and closing of the opening / closing member (normal electric accessory) 42 is extended. The function of improving the probability of the display result of the normal symbol display device 35 being a hit is hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol probability changing function”.

  In this specification, for convenience of explanation, the first special symbol display game on the first special symbol display device 37 side is referred to as “special symbol variation display game 1”, and the second special symbol display device 38 The special symbol variation display game is referred to as “special symbol variation display game 2”. Unless otherwise required, "special symbol 1" and "special symbol 2" are simply referred to as "special symbols" (sometimes abbreviated as "special symbols"), and "special symbol variation display game 1" and "special symbols". The symbol variation display game 2 "is simply referred to as a" special symbol variation display game. " In addition, the game state in which the special symbol change function, special symbol time saving function, normal symbol time change function, normal symbol time reduction function, and opening extension function operate is referred to as `` probable change state ''. The removed gaming state is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which all functions are not operating (non-operating) is referred to as a "normal gaming state". Therefore, focusing on the jackpot lottery probabilities in these game states, when the game state is the “time saving state” or “normal game state”, at least the jackpot lottery probability becomes a “low probability state” and the game state becomes “probable change”. In the case of "state", at least the jackpot lottery probability becomes "high probability state". Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the “time saving state” is configured not to occur alone. Also, during the big hit, all functions are deactivated and basically placed in the same gaming state as the normal gaming state. In the present embodiment, there is no game state in which only the special symbol probability changing function is activated, but such a game state may be provided. Such a game state is referred to as a “latency probability change state (latent or latent probability). State). "

  In the present embodiment, the functions relating to the above-mentioned ordinary symbols, that is, the ordinary symbol probability changing function, the ordinary symbol time-saving function, and the opening extension function are the same conditions as the operation start conditions of the special symbol time-saving function. Will operate on the same occasion. However, when attention is paid to the above-mentioned ordinary symbol change function, ordinary symbol time-saving function, and opening extension function individually, when at least one of these functions is activated, the operation rate of the opening / closing member 42 is improved. Since the winning rate of the second special symbol right starting port 21M increases in the rate improving state, the frequency of establishment of the starting condition of the special symbol variable display game for deriving the jackpot lottery result becomes higher than the normal gaming state as the gaming state. It becomes "high base game state (start condition improvement state)".

  In the present embodiment, as an example of the “high base gaming state”, the electric chew support state provided with the opening extension function of the opening / closing member (ordinary electric accessory) 42 is treated as the “high base gaming state”. Under the electric chew support state, the operation rate (opening time and the number of times of opening) of the opening / closing member (ordinary electric accessory) 42 is improved, the winning rate of the second special symbol right starting opening 21M is increased, and the winning per unit time is achieved. Since the frequency increases, the gaming state becomes more advantageous for the player than in the case where the electric chew is not in the supporting state (low base gaming state). Focusing on the presence / absence of the electric-chu support state, when the gaming state is the “normal gaming state”, the state is “no electric-chu support state” (hereinafter, referred to as “the electric-support-less state”), and the gaming state is “time saving If the state is “state” or “probable change state”, the state is “electric-chu support state exists” (hereinafter, referred to as “electric-support state”).

  The effect button 12 shown in FIG. 1 is used when executing a reserved ball number button announcement effect. For example, when the reach is displayed, by pressing the production button 12 with the current special figure reservation storage number as the upper limit number, the expected announcement of the big hit and the like are announced. (See FIGS. 53 and 54). By executing the reserved ball number button announcement effect, it is possible to increase the motivation of the player who wants to execute the reserved ball number button announcement many times by increasing the number of special figure reserved memories. As a result, even when a long reach effect is being performed, there is an advantage that the player can continue to launch the ball in order to increase the number of special figure reservation storages, thereby preventing a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine. Details will be described later.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, a control device related to the game operation control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a control block diagram showing an outline of the control device.

  The control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control unit (main control unit) 50 that comprehensively controls the entire game operation (game operation control) and an effect control command from the main control unit 50. In response, an effect control unit (effect control means) 51 for overall controlling the effect operation control (effect appearance control) for the image, light, and sound, and a payout control board (payout control means) for controlling the payout of award balls. 82 and a power supply board (power control means) 31 for generating and supplying power required for the gaming machine from an external power supply (not shown). The image display device 25 including a liquid crystal display device is connected to the effect control unit 51. Note that the power supply route is omitted in FIG.

The main control unit 50 includes a microprocessor having a built-in CPU 201 (main control CPU), a ROM 202 (main control ROM), and a RAM 203 (main control RAM). ). In the ROM 202, in addition to a control program describing a game operation control procedure, various data necessary for game operation control are stored. Further, the RAM 203 functions as a work area and a buffer memory, and data necessary for advancing a game is stored and used according to a processing state. Although not shown, the main control unit 50 includes a random number generation circuit that generates a random number for lottery related to the special symbol variation display game, a periodic interruption to the Z80 system, and a pulse output generation function of a fixed period (bit rate generator). Time Counter (CTC)
er Circuit) and an interrupt controller circuit having an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timer interrupt for giving an interrupt signal to the CPU.

  Here, the CPU 201 is a Z80 (Zilog or equivalent) CPU. The Z80 is a CPU with a data bus of 8 bits and an address bus of 16 bits, but does not require a large memory space, and is ideal for controlling pachinko machines that do not require high-speed processing or complicated numerical processing. It is. The CPU 201 is provided with a plurality of types of registers for reading and writing data necessary for executing processing. More specifically, an A register (accumulator ACC) and an F register (flag register) that mainly store operation data, B, C, D, E, H, and L registers (general purpose registers) that store general data, and execution PC register (program counter PC) for storing data indicating the position of the program in it, SP register (stack pointer SP) for storing the stack pointer (address indicating the current position of the stack area), and RAM 401b for performing a refresh operation Register (refresh counter) for storing data indicating the memory block of the above, IX and IY registers (index register) for storing data indicating a reference position when referring to the storage area of the RAM 401b, Data indicating the location of the interrupt table to be referenced is stored Registers (interrupt vector registers) are provided, and main registers (A, F, B, C, D, E, H, L) and auxiliary registers (A ', F', B ', C', D ') are provided. , E ′, H ′, L ′) and dedicated registers (I, R, IX, IY, SP, PC).

  The main control unit 50 includes a CPU 201 as a control center, a ROM 202 which stores a control program and control data for operating the CPU 201, and a RAM 203 which functions as a work area of the CPU 201. Further, the main control unit 50 is provided with a RAM clear switch 203c. The RAM clear switch 203c is a switch used when the RAM 203 is cleared by a staff at the game arcade, and is turned ON in S012 described later when the RAM clear switch 203c is operated. The effect control unit 51 includes a CPU 241 as a control center, a ROM 242 storing a control program for controlling the operation of the CPU 241 and control data, and a RAM 243 functioning as a work area of the CPU 241.

  Detection signals from various sensors are input to the main control unit 50. Specifically, a game ball that has won the first special symbol starting port 20 is detected by the first special symbol starting port sensor 20s, and a detection signal is input to the main control unit 50. When a game ball wins in the second special symbol left starting port H, the game ball is detected by the second special symbol left starting port sensor 21h, and the detection signal is input to the main control unit 50. When a game ball wins in the second special symbol right starting port 21M, the game ball is detected by the second special symbol right starting port sensor 21m, and the detection signal is input to the main control unit 50.

  When a game ball wins in the normal winning opening 24, the game ball is detected by the normal winning opening sensor 24, and a detection signal is input to the main control unit 50. The game ball that has won the opening / closing member (large winning opening) 43 is sorted by the sorting member 47, and if the game ball wins the specific area 46a, the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 48a, and the detection signal is sent to the main control unit 50. Is entered.

  On the other hand, the game balls distributed to the normal region 46b by the distribution member 47 are detected by the normal region sensor 48b, and the detection signal is input to the main control unit 50.

  The main control unit 50 outputs control signals for driving various devices. Specifically, a control signal for exciting the special winning opening solenoid 22s is output to excite the special winning opening solenoid 22s to open the opening / closing member (special winning opening) 43.

  By outputting a control signal for exciting the distributing solenoid 47s, the distributing solenoid 47s is excited to control the game balls to be distributed to the specific area 46a.

  A control signal for exciting the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 42s is output to excite the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 42s to open the opening / closing member 42.

  The first special symbol display device 37 variably displays the first special symbol by outputting a control signal for variably controlling the first special symbol display device 37.

  The second special symbol display device 38 is variably displayed by outputting a signal for controlling the variation of the second special symbol display device 38.

  By outputting a control signal for controlling display of the composite display devices 28-30, 36, which are held, round, right-handed, time-saving, and high-accuracy, these display devices are displayed. A control signal for causing the ordinary symbol display device 35 to variably display is output, and the ordinary symbol display device 35 variably displays the ordinary symbols. Further, an external terminal board 81 is connected to the main control unit 50, and information relating to the progress of the game (for example, jackpot winning information, prize ball number information, symbol variation display game execution frequency information, etc.) is transmitted via the external terminal board 81. It can be sent to the hall computer.

  The hall computer is a management computer that comprehensively manages the game balls of the pachinko hall, and is provided outside the gaming machine.

  A payout control board (payout control unit) 82 is connected to the main control unit 50. The dispensing control board 82 is provided with a CPU 250 as a control center, a ROM 251 storing a control program for operating the CPU 250 and control data, and a RAM 252 functioning as a work area of the CPU 250. The payout control board 82 is connected to a launch control board (launch control unit) 82 for controlling the launching device 84 and a game ball payout device (game ball payout means) 85 for paying out game balls. The launching device 84 includes a touch sensor 69 that detects that the player's hand is touching the rotary operation unit 10a of the firing handle 10, a variable resistor 70 that detects the rotation angle of the rotary operation unit 10a, and a hammer ( And a rotary solenoid 71 that drives a game ball (not shown) in the hitting direction to fire a game ball. The launch control board 83 directly drives or stops the rotary solenoid 71 based on a detection signal from the touch sensor 69. The main control unit 50 is capable of transmitting a control command relating to payout (a payout control command designating the number of winning balls) to the payout control board 82. On the other hand, the payout control board 82 can transmit information (payout state signal) regarding the payout operation state to the main control unit 50. On the basis of this payout state signal, the main control unit 50 determines whether or not the game ball payout device 85 is functioning normally, specifically, inconvenient to the payout condition of the prize ball (payout error. (Payout of prize balls) is monitored.

  Further, the main control unit 50 can transmit an effect control command including information on the special symbol change display game to the effect control unit 51. The production control command from the main control unit 50 is directed by one-way communication in order to prevent an unauthorized signal due to an external goto action from being input to the main control unit 50 via the production control unit 51. It is transmitted to the control unit 51.

  The effect control unit 51 includes a microprocessor having a built-in CPU 241 (effect control CPU), and is mainly configured by a microcomputer having a ROM 242 (effect control ROM) and a RAM 243 (effect control RAM). An interrupt controller circuit having an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a sound source IC, a CTC, and a timer interrupt is provided. The ROM 242 stores an effect control program in which effect control procedures are described, and various data necessary for effect operation control. Further, the RAM 243 functions as a work area and a buffer memory, and data necessary for producing an effect is stored and used according to a processing state. The main role of the effect control unit 51 is to receive an effect control command from the main control unit 50, determine the selection of an effect based on the effect control command, control the image display of the image display device 25, control the sound of the speaker 53, and decorate the lamp. 52 and the light emission control of the LED, and the operation control of the movable object.

The effect control unit 51 includes a display control unit (not shown) that controls display of the image display device 25. The display control unit includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) that controls overall image output processing such as image expansion processing and image rendering, and an image ROM that stores image data (effect image data) on which the VDP performs image expansion processing. A VRAM (Video RAM) that temporarily stores image data developed by the VDP, a liquid crystal control CPU that outputs control data necessary for the VDP to perform display control, and a display control operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU. It mainly includes a liquid crystal control ROM for storing the described programs and various data necessary for display control thereof, and a liquid crystal control RAM functioning as a work area and a buffer memory.

  In addition, the effect control unit 51 includes a light display control unit for the decorative lamp 52 and the LED, a sound control unit (sound source LSI) for the sound generation device 46a including the speaker 53, and a movable object motor 61 for performing a light effect and a sound effect. , A drive control unit (motor drive circuit) and the like.

  The effect control unit 51 is connected to an effect button sensor 12s that detects an operation of an effect button 12 that can be operated by a player, and can receive an operation detection signal from the effect button sensor 12s. The effect control unit 51 is connected to a role motor 61 for controlling the operation of the movable body role, and can transmit a control signal for controlling the movable body role motor 61.

  The effect control unit 51 determines, based on the effect control command sent from the main control unit 50, a lottery or uniquely among a plurality of effect patterns prepared in advance, and controls various effect means at a necessary timing. I do. Thereby, the display of the effect image by the image display device 25 corresponding to the effect pattern, the reproduction of the sound from the speaker 53, the lighting / blinking drive of the decorative lamp 52 and the LED are realized, and various effect patterns are developed in time series. By proceeding, a “draft scenario” in a broad sense is realized.

  The effect control command defines a function with a 2-byte configuration including a 1-byte length mode (MODE) and a 1-byte length event (EVENT). To distinguish MODE and EVENT, Bit 7 of the MODE is used. Bit7 of ON and EVENT is OFF. When transmitting this information as valid, a strobe signal is output corresponding to each of the mode (MODE) and the event (EVENT). That is, when there is a command to be transmitted, the CPU 201 sets and outputs mode (MODE) information for transmitting a command to the effect control unit 51, and transmits a first strobe signal after a lapse of a predetermined time from this setting. I do. Further, event (EVENT) information is set and output after a lapse of a predetermined time from the transmission of the strobe signal, and a second transmission of the strobe signal is performed after a lapse of a predetermined time from this setting. The strobe signal is controlled by the CPU 201 to the active state for a predetermined period during which the CPU 241 can reliably receive the command.

  The effect control unit 51 (CPU 241) executes a control program for command reception interrupt processing by generating an interrupt based on the input of the strobe signal so that an effect control command is acquired in the interrupt processing. Has become. Also, unlike the CPU 201, when an interrupt occurs based on the input of the strobe signal, the CPU 241 is executing an interrupt process based on another interrupt (a timer interrupt process that is periodically executed). Even if there is, the command reception interrupt process is performed by interrupting the process, and the command reception interrupt process is preferentially performed even if other interrupts occur at the same time.

  Next, a game operation process on the main control unit 50 side of the present embodiment will be described. The processing on the main control unit 50 mainly includes a predetermined main process (main control side main process: FIG. 4) and a timer interrupt process (main control side timer interrupt process started by a regular interrupt from the CTC: 5).

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the main processing on the main control unit 50 side. The main processing is started when the power is turned on without operating an initialization switch (not shown) as in the case of recovery from a power failure state, or when the initialization switch is turned on and the power is turned off. May be turned ON. In any case, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, a voltage is supplied to each control board by the power board 31 and the main control unit 50 (CPU 201) starts the main control-side main processing shown in FIG. .

  In the main process on the main control side, the CPU 201 first executes a necessary initial setting process before starting the game operation (S011). For example, the CPU sets itself to an interrupt disabled state, sets a predetermined interrupt mode (interrupt mode 2) first, and initializes register values inside the CPU including each part of the microcomputer.

  Next, the state (ON, OFF) of the RAM clear signal, which is the output signal of the RAM clear switch 203c (see FIG. 3) input via an input port (not shown), is determined (S012). Here, the RAM clear signal is a signal for determining whether or not to initialize the entire area of the RAM, and usually has a value corresponding to the ON / OFF state of an initialization switch operated by a pachinko parlor clerk. are doing.

  Here, assuming that the RAM clear signal is in the ON state, the determination result of S012 is "YES", and the entire area of the RAM is cleared to zero (S016). Therefore, the value of the backup flag set when the power is turned off becomes zero together with other checksum values.

  Next, a "RAM clear display command" for notifying that the RAM area has been cleared to zero is transmitted to each control board as an initialization command (S017). Then, for example, 30 seconds is stored in the RAM clear notification timer as a time for notifying that the RAM has been cleared (S018).

  Next, the CTC that outputs an interrupt signal for activating the timer interrupt operation is initialized (S019), and the CPU is set to the interrupt enabled state.

  Thereafter, the interrupt-prohibited state and the interrupt-permitted state are repeated until an interrupt occurs, and in the meantime, various random number updating processes are executed (S020 to S022). In the various random number update process (S021), various random numbers used in the special symbol variation display game and the normal symbol variation display game (random numbers related to the jackpot lottery circulating in a predetermined numerical range by the increment process (used in the symbol lottery). Random numbers used for changing the initial value (start value) of the special symbol determination random number) and the random number related to the auxiliary winning lottery (the random number for the auxiliary hit determination used in the winning lottery per auxiliary) (the special symbol determination). The random number for the variation pattern and the random number for the variation pattern used for selecting the variation pattern are updated.

  The random number counter used for the symbol lottery related to the big hit lottery, the auxiliary lottery lottery, or the variation pattern lottery is provided in the RAM 203 according to the present embodiment. A random number counter, a counter for generating an initial value of a random number counter for determining an auxiliary hit, a random number counter for determining an auxiliary hit, a random number 1 counter for a variation pattern, a random number 2 counter for a variation pattern, and the like are provided. These counters play a role as random number generating means for generating random numbers by software. In the various random number updating process of S021, two initial value generation counters for generating initial values of the above-described special symbol determination random number counter and auxiliary hit determination random number counter, a variation pattern random number 1 counter, and a variation pattern random number 2 counter are provided. Are updated to generate various soft random numbers. For example, assuming that the numerical range that can be taken as the variation pattern random number 1 counter is 0 to 238, a value is obtained from the count value storage area for generating the value of the variation pattern random number 1 in the RAM 203, and 1 is added to the obtained value. After the addition, it is stored in the original count value storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the obtained value is 239, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. The other initial value generation random number counters are similarly updated. The CPU 201 is configured to repeatedly execute various random number update processes except during a timer interrupt process executed intermittently.

  Returning to the determination processing of S012, and continuing the description, the initialization switch (RAM clear signal) is OFF at the time of recovery from the power failure state (S012: YES). Therefore, in such a case, the backup flag value is determined following the determination processing of S012 (S013). The backup flag is set to the ON state when the power is turned off (backup flag = 5AH ('** H' means an arbitrary hexadecimal number)), and is turned off (the backup flag = 5AH) at the first timer interrupt processing after the power is restored. 00H).

  Therefore, when the power is turned on or when the power is restored from the power failure state, the backup flag should be normally ON. However, if the predetermined process is not completed before the power is turned off for some reason, the backup flag is reset (OFF). Therefore, when the backup flag is in the OFF state (S013: NO), the process proceeds to S016 to return the operation of the gaming machine to the initial state.

  On the other hand, if the backup flag is ON (S013: YES), a checksum calculation for calculating a checksum value is executed. Here, the checksum operation is an 8-bit addition operation for the work area of the RAM 203. When the checksum value is calculated, the calculation result is compared with the stored value of the SUM address in the RAM 203 (S014). At the SUM address, the checksum value obtained by the same checksum calculation when the power is turned off is stored. Then, the stored operation result is maintained by the backup power supply together with other data of the RAM 203. Therefore, originally, both should match by the judgment of S014.

  However, if the checksum calculation could not be performed when the power was turned off, or if the checksum calculation could be performed, the data in the work area may have been corrupted before the checksum calculation in the main process was performed. In such a case, the result of determination in S014 does not match. If data corruption is detected due to a mismatch in the determination results (S014: NO), the process proceeds to S016, where a RAM clear process is executed, and the operating state of the gaming machine is returned to the initial state. On the other hand, if the checksum value obtained by the checksum operation matches the stored value of the SUM address (S014: YES), the stack pointer before the power is turned off is restored based on the backup data, and the processing state at the time of the power shutoff The game recovery processing necessary to start the game from is executed.

  When the game restoring process in S015 is completed, the process proceeds to S019, in which the CTC is initialized and the CPU is set to the interrupt enabled state, and thereafter, the interrupt disabled state and the interrupt enabled state are repeated until an interrupt occurs. At the same time, the above-described various random number update processing is executed (S020 to S022).

  Next, a timer interrupt process on the main control side will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the main control timer interruption process. The main control-side timer interrupt processing is started by an interrupt from the CTC at predetermined time intervals (about 4 ms), and is executed during execution of the main control-side main processing. In the following, for convenience of explanation, an address value (including data described in the address) when the CPU 201 reads and writes a main memory such as a RAM and a ROM, and result information obtained by arithmetic processing on a program are described. Processing such as reading or taking in a register built in the CPU may be referred to as “acquisition”, and accessing the work area of the RAM by the CPU 201 and storing predetermined data may be referred to as “storage”.

  In FIG. 5, when a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 201 saves the contents of the register in the stack area, and then performs a power supply abnormality check process for monitoring a power supply state from the power supply control board 31 (S051). In the power supply abnormality check processing, it is mainly monitored whether the power supply is normally supplied. Here, for example, when an abnormality such as a power failure occurs, a backup process of storing predetermined game information at the time of the power failure in the RAM is performed so that the game can be returned without any trouble when the power is returned.

  Next, a timer management process for managing a timer used for game operation control is performed (S052). The timer values of various timers (for example, a special symbol accessory operation timer described later) used for the game operation control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are managed (updated) here.

  Next, an input management process is performed (S053). In this input management process, information detected by various sensors provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored in a winning counter. Here, the detection information by the various sensors includes, for example, the first special symbol starting port sensor 20s, the second special symbol left starting port sensor 21h, the second special symbol right starting port sensor 21m, the normal symbol starting port sensor 19s, the specific It is ON / OFF information (winning detection information) of a switch signal output from a winning detection switch such as the area sensor 48a, the normal area sensor 48b, and the normal winning opening sensor 24. As a result, whether or not a prize is detected (a prize is generated) in each of the winning ports is monitored for each interruption. The "winning counter" is a counter provided for each winning opening and counting the number of winning game balls (the number of winning balls). In the present embodiment, a first special symbol starting port winning counter for the first special symbol starting port sensor 20s and a second special symbol left starting port winning counter for the second special symbol left starting port sensor 21h are provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 203. , A second special symbol left starting opening winning counter for the second special symbol left starting opening sensor 21m, a normal symbol starting opening winning counter for the normal symbol starting opening sensor 19s, a specific area winning counter for the specific area sensor 48a, a normal area. A normal area winning counter for the sensor 48b, a normal winning port winning counter for the normal winning port sensor 24, and the like are provided. In this input management process, it is also monitored whether or not there has been an illegal prize based on whether or not the detection information from the prize detecting switch has won during a period in which a prize should be allowed. For example, the second special symbol left starting port sensor 21m detects a game ball even though the opening / closing member 42 is not in operation, or the specific area sensor 48a and the normal area sensor 48b have a game ball even though the big hit game is not being performed. Is detected, this is regarded as an illegal prize, the winning detection information is invalidated, and a predetermined error process is performed in an error management process (S055) described later in order to notify the invalidation to the outside. It has become.

  Next, a random number management process in a timer interrupt for periodically updating the random number related to each variable display game is performed (S054). In the periodic random number update processing, a special symbol determination random number and an auxiliary hit determination random number are updated (+1 is added for each interruption), and a process of changing the start value of the random number counter is performed each time the random number counter makes one round. For example, the value of the special symbol determination random number counter is updated within a predetermined range (+1 is added), and the value of the special symbol determination random number counter initial value generation counter is read out each time the special symbol determination random number counter makes one round. The value of the generation counter is stored in a special symbol determination random number counter. As a result, the start value of the special symbol determination random number counter is changed according to the value of the generation counter, so that the count value of the special symbol determination random number counter becomes random while the update cycle is constant.

  Next, an error management process for monitoring the presence or absence of an abnormality in the game operation state is performed (S055). In the error management process, for example, as an abnormality in the game operation state, it is monitored whether or not a break has occurred between the boards, or whether or not there has been an illegal prize. When the error occurs, a predetermined error process corresponding to the error is performed. The error processing includes, for example, stopping the progress of a predetermined game operation (for example, a payout operation of a game ball, a shooting operation of a game ball, or the like), or transmitting an error notification command to the effect control unit 51 to produce effect means. To notify that an error has occurred.

  Next, a prize ball management process is performed (S056). In the prize ball management processing, the data stored in the input management processing is grasped, the prize counter is checked, and when a prize is won, a payout control command for designating the number of prize balls is sent to a payout control board (payout control board). Controller) 82. Upon receiving the payout control command, the payout control board 82 controls the game ball payout device 85 to perform a payout operation of the designated number of prize balls. As a result, the number of prize balls corresponding to each winning port (the predetermined number of prize balls per winning ball promised for each prize port × the number of prize balls for the value of the prize counter) is paid out. I have.

  Next, a normal symbol management process is performed (S057). In the normal symbol management process, a random hit is performed in the normal symbol variation display game, and based on the lottery result, a variation pattern of the ordinary symbol and a stop display mode of the ordinary symbol are determined, and blinking is repeated at predetermined time intervals. Creates data of normal symbols (data for LED blinking display during normal symbol fluctuation), and generates data for stop display (data for LED blinking display during normal symbol stop display) unless the normal symbol is fluctuating. Or The normal symbol management process functions as an auxiliary game lottery means and a normal symbol display means (ordinary symbol display control means) for controlling a variable display operation of the ordinary symbols.

  Next, a normal electric accessory management process is performed (S058). In the ordinary electric accessory management processing, based on the lottery result of the auxiliary winning lottery in the ordinary symbol management processing (S057), generation of an excitation signal for solenoid control for the ordinary electric auditors solenoid 42s required for generating the open electric game, and The data (solenoid control data) is set. Based on the data set here, an excitation signal is output to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 42s in a solenoid management process to be described later, whereby the operation of the opening / closing member 42 is controlled. Note that the ordinary electric accessory management processing functions as an auxiliary hit control means.

  Next, a special symbol management process is performed (S059). In this special symbol management process (big hit determination means), a big hit lottery is mainly performed in the special symbol change display game, and a change pattern of the special symbol (a look-ahead change pattern, a change pattern at the start of the change) based on the lottery result. And special stop symbols. The details of the special symbol management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, a special electric accessory management process is performed (S060). In the special electric auditors management process, when the big hit lottery result is “big hit” or “small hit”, a setting process necessary for executing and controlling the hit game corresponding to the hit is mainly performed.

  Next, right-handed notification information management processing is performed (S061). In this right-handed notification information management process, in the gaming state in which the high base gaming state of the “electric support supported state” occurs (in the present embodiment, the probable change state), the “launch position guidance effect” for reporting the right-handed instruction information. (Right-handed notification effect). The right-handed instruction information here is, for example, instruction information for prompting a prize to the ordinary symbol starting port 19, and specifically, information for instructing that the shooting position is aimed at the right-downflow path 34b. Typically, an image that prompts the player to make a “right-hand” is displayed on the image display device 25 (for example, a character display of “make a right-hand”), or a sound effect that prompts a right-hand from the speaker 53 (for example, “ And the right-handed display device 30 (see FIG. 2) is lit or blinked. As a case in which this right-handed information is reported, in a case where it is presumed that the player has erroneously aimed at the firing position on the left downflow path 34a side in the state with the electric support, In the above, there are a case where a prize is generated in the first special symbol starting port 20 and the second special symbol left starting port 21H, and a case where no prize is generated in the ordinary symbol starting port 19 even after a predetermined time has elapsed. In such a case, in the right-handed notification information management processing, a “right-handed instruction command” for instructing the execution of the launch position guidance effect is transmitted to the effect control unit 51 as an effect control command. The control unit 51 is configured to control the appearance of the launch position guidance effect.

  Next, an LED management process is performed (S062). In the LED management process, display data is output to the normal symbol display device 35 and the special symbol display devices 37 and 38. Thereby, the fluctuation display and the stop display of the normal symbol and the special symbol are performed. The display data of the ordinary symbol created in the ordinary symbol management process of S057 and the display data of the special symbol created in the special symbol display data update process (S309 of FIG. 11 described later) during the special symbol management process of S059 are In this LED management process, the data is output in the form of LED data.

  Next, external terminal management processing is performed (S063). In the external terminal management processing, the operation state information of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output to an external device such as a hall computer or an island lamp through the external centralized terminal board 31. The operation state information includes information that a big hit game has occurred (the condition device has been activated), that a small hit game has occurred, and that the symbol variation display game has been executed (the special symbol variation display game has started or ended). ), And winning information (information on winning of the starting opening and the grand prize opening and information on the number of prize balls).

Next, a solenoid management process is performed (S064). In this solenoid management process, an excitation signal is output to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 42s based on the solenoid control data created in the ordinary electric accessory management process in S058, and the solenoid control created in the special electric accessory management process in S060. Output processing of the excitation signal to the special winning opening solenoid 22s based on the data is performed. Thus, the opening / closing members 42 and 43 operate in a predetermined pattern, and the second special symbol right starting port 21M and the special winning opening 22 are opened and closed.

  After the processing of S051 to S064 is completed, the contents of the saved register are restored (register restoration processing), and the register is set to the interrupt enabled state (S065). As a result, the timer interrupt process is terminated, the process returns to the main control-side main process before the interruption, and the main control-side main process is performed until the next timer interrupt occurs.

  Next, the ordinary symbol management process in S057 of FIG. 5 will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing details of the ordinary symbol management process of S057. In FIG. 6, the CPU 201 determines whether or not the normal symbol opening sensor 19s is ON (S070). If it is not ON, the control proceeds to S074. However, if a game ball is detected by the normal symbol start-up sensor 19s, a determination of YES is made in S070, and if the number of normally-operation-reserved balls is "4" or more, It is determined whether or not there is (S071). The number of ordinary symbol operation reserved balls is the number of unrecognized ordinary symbol activated ball numbers which have not yet been used for the fluctuation display of the ordinary symbol display device 26 in the game balls which have won the ordinary symbol starting port 19. , The maximum storage number is set to “4”. If the number of ordinary symbol operation reserved balls has already reached the upper limit of “4”, the control moves to S074 because the number of ordinary symbol activated suspension balls cannot be stored any more. If it has not yet reached the upper limit of "4", the control proceeds to S072 to add and update the number of ordinary symbol operation reserved balls by "1".

  Next, a process of storing the judgment random number hitting the added and updated holding storage area is performed (S073). The random number for hit determination is a random number for determining whether or not the result of the variable display of the normal symbol display device 35 is a hit.

  Next, control for branching according to the value of the ordinary symbol operation status is performed (S074). Three types of normal symbol operation statuses are prepared, 00H, 01H, and 02H. When the current ordinary symbol operation status is 00H, the control proceeds to S075, and a normal symbol change start process is executed. If the ordinary symbol operation status is 01H, the control proceeds to S076, and the ordinary symbol changing process is executed. When the normal symbol variation status is 02H, the control proceeds to S077, and a normal symbol confirmation processing is executed.

  Next, the details of the ordinary symbol change start process in S075 will be described with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the number of ordinary symbol operation reserved balls is “0” (S080). If the number of ordinary symbol operation reserved balls is "0", the control exits without performing any ordinary symbol change start processing. On the other hand, if there is an unevaluated number of ordinary symbol operation reserved balls not yet used in the ordinary symbol variation control, a determination of NO is made in S080, control proceeds to S081, and the number of ordinary symbol activated suspension balls is set to "1". "Subtraction processing is performed, and the processing of reading the content of the hit determination random number storage area 1 is performed (S082). The hit determination random number storage area is an area in which the hit determination random number is stored in S073 according to the value of the number of ordinary symbol operation reserved balls. The hit determination random number storage area 1 is an area storing the oldest hit determination random number among the respective areas. The hit determination random number stored in the area 1 is read and a determination process is performed (S083). Next, a normal stop symbol creation process is performed (S084). The processing of S083 will be described later based on FIG. 8A, and the processing of S084 will be described later based on FIG. 8B.

  Next, a process is performed to determine whether or not the normal symbol is during working hours (S085). The term “time saving” refers to a state in which control for shortening the fluctuation time of the symbol display device 35 is being performed. If it is during the working hours, the fluctuation time during the working hours is set (S086), and if it is not during the working hours, the normal fluctuation time is set (S087). Next, a process of adding and updating 01H to the normal symbol fluctuation status is performed (S088). As a result, the value of the ordinary symbol fluctuation status becomes 01H, and the control proceeds to S076 (see FIG. 6).

  Next, the details of the hit determination random number determination process shown in S083 of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the value of the hit determination random number storage area 1 is read (S095). Next, it is determined whether or not the symbol is normally changing (S096). The normal symbol probability change is a state in which the probability of the result of the variable display of the normal symbol display device 35 being improved. If the normal symbol probability change is not being performed, a process of comparing the value read out in S095 with the normal determination value is performed (S098). On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol is being probably changed, a process of comparing the value read in S095 with the determination value during probable change is performed (S097). The number of the determination values during the probable change is prepared in a larger number than the normal determination values, and the probability of the determination as a match as a result of the comparison increases. In S099, it is determined whether or not they match. If they match, an ordinary hit flag is set (S100). If they do not match, the hit determination random number determination process ends without setting the normal hit flag.

  Next, details of the normally stopped symbol creation processing shown in S084 of FIG. 7 will be described based on FIG. 8B. First, in S110, it is determined whether or not the ordinary hit flag is set. The normal hit flag is set from the above-described S100. If the normal hit flag is set, a process of setting a hit symbol to the symbol to be stopped is performed (S112). On the other hand, when the normal hit flag is not set, a process of setting a lost symbol as a symbol to be stopped is performed (S111).

  Next, the details of the normal symbol change processing shown in S076 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether the fluctuation time has elapsed (S115). This fluctuation time is set by S086 of FIG. If the fluctuation time has not yet elapsed, a normal symbol fluctuation process is performed (S116). Thus, the fluctuation control of the ordinary symbol is performed until the fluctuation time elapses.

  On the other hand, when the fluctuating time has elapsed, a determination of YES is made in S115, and a process of stopping at the symbol to be stopped is performed (S117). The symbol to be stopped is set in S112 described above. Next, a process of adding and updating the ordinary symbol variation status by "01H" is performed (S118). As a result, the value of the ordinary symbol operation status becomes “02H”, so that the control shifts to S077 (see FIG. 6). Next, a process of setting a confirmation time is performed (S119). The confirmation time is a time required for the player to confirm the stop mode after the symbol is normally stopped, and is, for example, about 2 seconds.

  Next, the details of the ordinary symbol confirmation processing shown in S076 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG. 9B. First, it is determined whether or not the confirmation time has elapsed (S125). This confirmation time is set in S119 described above. If the confirmation time has not yet elapsed, the normal symbol confirmation processing ends. On the other hand, when the confirmation time has elapsed, YES is determined in S125, and it is determined whether the ordinary hit flag is set (S126). This normal hit flag is set in S100 described above. If the normal hit flag is not set, that is, if the game is lost, a process of setting the normal symbol variation status to 00H is performed (S127). As a result, the control proceeds to S075 thereafter (see FIG. 6).

  On the other hand, when the normal hit flag is set, the normal symbol checking process ends without performing the process of S127. As a result, the process of S076 is performed continuously thereafter. Since the ordinary hit flag is cleared in S134 to be described later, a NO determination is made in S126 when the flag is cleared, the ordinary symbol variation status is updated to 00H in S127, and the control shifts to S075 in that stage. It will be.

  Next, the details of the ordinary electric accessory management processing indicated by S058 in FIG. 5 will be described based on FIG. This normal electric accessory management processing is for controlling the opening and closing of the opening / closing member (ordinary electric accessory) 42. First, it is determined whether or not the ordinary hit flag is set (S130). This normal hit flag is set in S100 and cleared in S134. If the ordinary hit flag is not set, that is, if the game is lost, the management process of the ordinary electric accessory ends.

  On the other hand, if the ordinary hit flag is set, a determination of YES is made in S130, and it is determined whether or not the opening time has been set (S131). The opening time is a time for opening the opening / closing member (ordinary electric accessory) 42, and is set in S137 or S138 described later. If the opening time has not been set yet, the control proceeds to S136, and it is determined whether or not the general-purpose accessory opening state flag has been set. This general-purpose accessory opening state flag is set in step S411 in FIG. 24 when the big hit state is completed. Then, after the end of the big hit, when the number of times of the change of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), the general-purpose accessory opening state flag is cleared.

  If the general-purpose accessory opening state flag has not been set, the control proceeds to S137, in which processing for setting the normal release time is performed. On the other hand, if the general electric appliance release extended state flag is set, the control proceeds to S138, and the extended state open time is set.

  In this state, the next time (after 4 msec) the normal electric accessory management processing is executed, the determination of YES is made in S131, so that the control proceeds to S132, and it is determined whether or not the opening time has elapsed. Do. This opening time is the time set in S137 or S138 described above. If the opening time has not yet elapsed, the control proceeds to S133, and the normal electric accessory opening processing is performed. As a result, the opening of the opening member (ordinary electric accessory) 42 is controlled. On the other hand, when the opening time has elapsed, a determination of YES is made in S132, the control proceeds to S134, and a process of clearing the ordinary hit flag is performed. Next, a process of updating the ordinary symbol variation status to “00H” is performed (S135). As a result, the process of S075 is executed thereafter (see FIG. 6).

  Next, the special symbol management process (S059) in FIG. 5 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the details of the special symbol management process in S059.

  In FIG. 11, the CPU 201 first performs a special figure 1 starting port check process on the special symbol 1 side (the first special symbol starting port 20 side) (S301), and then performs a special symbol 2 side (a second special symbol left starting port). A special figure 2 start port check process is performed on the 21H side and the second special symbol right start port 21M side) (S302).

  When the start-up opening check process in S301 to S302 is completed, the state of the small hit flag is determined (S303). The "small hitting flag" is a flag for designating whether or not a small hitting game is in progress. When the flag is ON (= 5AH), it indicates that the small hitting game is in progress. When the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the small hit game is not being performed.

  If the small hit flag is OFF (= 00H) (S303: $ 5AH), then it is determined whether a big hit is in progress (S304). Whether or not the big hit is being determined is determined by the "condition device operation flag". The "condition device operation flag" is a flag for designating whether or not a big hit game is in progress. When the flag is in the ON state (= 5AH), it indicates that a big hit game is in progress. Is in the OFF state (= 00H), indicating that the big hit game is not in progress.

  When the condition device operation flag is OFF (= 00H) (S304: $ 5AH), that is, when neither the small hit game nor the big hit game is performed (S303: $ 5AH and S304: $ 5AH), the special symbol operation status is set. In accordance with (00H to 03H), a process related to a special symbol change display operation is performed (S305: special symbol operation status branching process). On the other hand, if a small hit game is being played (S303: = 5AH) or a big hit game is being played (S304: = 5AH), the special symbol change display operation of S306 to S308 is not performed, and the special symbol of S309 is not performed. The process proceeds to the symbol display data updating process. Therefore, when either the small hit game or the big hit game is being performed, the special symbol change display operation is not performed (the display state of the special symbol on the special symbol display device is determined after the small hit or the big hit). State is kept as it is). The “special symbol operation status” is a status value indicating the behavior of the special symbol. This status value is changed according to the processing state and stored in the special symbol operation status storage area of the RAM 203.

  In the special symbol operation status branching process of S305, the special symbol operation status is determined according to any one of the status values of “waiting (00H, 01H)”, “changing (02H)”, and “confirming (03H)”. Execute the processing corresponding to each.

  Specifically, when the special symbol operation status is “standby (00H, 01H)”, the special symbol change start process (S306) is performed. If the process during the change (S307) is “under confirmation (03H)”, the process during the special symbol confirmation time (S308) is executed. By these processes, a variable display operation in which the change start and the change stop of the special symbol are set as one set is realized. Here, the above-mentioned “waiting” indicates that the behavior of the special symbol is in a standby state for the next variation, and “during variation” indicates that the behavior of the special symbol is varying (variable display). The above “confirming” indicates that the change of the special symbol is completed and the stop (fixed) display is being performed (during the special symbol confirmation time). When the processing of S306 to S308 is completed, the process proceeds to the special symbol display data updating processing of S309.

  On the other hand, if a small hit game is being played (S303: = 5AH) or a big hit game is being played (S304: = 5AH), the processing related to the special symbol change display operation of S306 to S308 is not performed. The process directly proceeds to the special symbol display data updating process of S309.

  In S309, special symbol display data management processing is performed. In this special symbol display data update processing, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing. If the special symbol is changing, the special symbol data (special symbol) which repeats blinking every predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) is determined. When the special symbol is not fluctuating, data for stop display (data for LED blink display during special symbol stop display) is created. The display data of the special symbol created here is output as LED data in the LED management process (S062) of FIG. 5, and the variable display and the stop display of the special symbol on the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b are realized. . As a result, the process exits the special symbol management process and proceeds to the special electric accessory management process of S060 in FIG.

  First, the special figure 1 starting port check process (S301 in FIG. 11) will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing details of the special figure 1 start-up opening check process in S301. The special figure 1 opening opening check process serves as a winning process executed based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition, and the operation holding ball as a pre-start process for executing the special symbol variation display game 1. Processing such as addition processing of numbers, storage processing of various random numbers, and preparation processing of a hold addition command are performed.

  In FIG. 12, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not a winning (winning ball) is detected in the first special symbol starting port 21 (S311).

  When the winning of the first special symbol starting port 21 is detected (S311: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of operation reserved balls of the special symbol 1 is 4 or more (S312). That is, it is determined whether or not the number of operation-holding balls related to the special symbol 1 (hereinafter, referred to as "special-operation 1 operation-holding ball") is less than the maximum number of storages for holding (here, the upper limit is four). If there is no winning detection of the upper starting port 34 (S311: NO), the process exits the special figure 1 starting port check process without doing anything.

  When the special figure 1 operation pending ball number is 4 or more (S312: YES), the process proceeds to S325 described below, and when the special figure 1 operation pending ball number is not 4 or more, that is, when it is less than 4 (S312: NO). ), 1 is added (+1) to the special figure 1 operation pending ball number (S313), and the process proceeds to S314.

  When the process proceeds to S314, various random numbers used in the special symbol variation display game 1 relating to the special figure 1 operation holding ball generated this time are acquired as game information (S314). Specifically, the current values of the jackpot determination random number, the special symbol determination random number, the variation pattern random number 1 and the variation pattern random number 2 are acquired from the random number counter, and the acquired random number values are stored in the reserved storage area of the RAM 203. I do. This hold storage area is an area for storing predetermined game information relating to the symbol variation display game as an operation holding ball (holding data). Here, as the operation holding ball, the various random numbers described above are stored in the special symbol 1 Until the variation display operation is performed (until the special symbol variation display game 1 is executed), the starting conditions are held and stored in the established order (winning order). The above-mentioned reserved storage area includes a reserved storage area corresponding to the special symbol 1 side and the special symbol 2 side (a special symbol 1 reserved storage area which is a first reserved storage area corresponding to the special symbol 1), and a special symbol 2 Is provided as a second reserved storage area corresponding to the above. These hold storage areas are provided with a hold 1 storage area to a hold n storage area (n is the maximum number of operation-holding balls: n = 4 in this embodiment), and hold data for each of the maximum number of operation-holding balls is provided. Can be stored (in the order of the hold storage, the hold 1 storage area, the hold 2 storage area,..., The hold n-1 storage area, and the hold n storage area are stored in this order).

  Among the various random numbers, the special symbol determination random number, the variation pattern random number 1, and the variation pattern random number 2 are extracted from corresponding random number counters that generate random numbers by software. Since the random number values of these random number counters are randomly updated in the interrupt processing that occurs intermittently and in the main processing that is performed between the interrupt processings, in the count value storage areas corresponding to each provided in the RAM 203. The value is obtained as it is.

  On the other hand, the random number value for jackpot determination is extracted from a random number generation circuit (a random number counter for jackpot determination for counting the random number value for jackpot determination: not shown) which generates a random number in hardware. When a detection signal of a game ball is input from the first special symbol starting port sensor 20s, the second special symbol left starting port sensor 21h or the second special symbol right starting port sensor 21m, the random number generation circuit counts at this timing. The value is latched, and the count value is input to the microcomputer. This count value is stored as a big hit determination random number value in a big hit determination random number storage area (special electric accessory actuation random number latch buffer) of the RAM 203 provided separately from the reserved storage area of the RAM 203, The CPU 201 reads out and uses the big hit determination random number value stored in the special electric auditors product operation determination random number latch buffer at a necessary timing. In the present embodiment, the random number value for jackpot determination at the time of winning is stored in the special electric auditors product operation determination random number latch buffer and the holding storage area. When not provided, the random number value for big hit determination of the relevant reserved storage area may be read out at the required timing by storing the data in the reserved storage area as it is.

  Next, a process of storing the winning order with the first special symbol starting port 25 and the second special symbol starting ports 21H and 21M is performed (S315). FIG. 13 shows the storage state of the winning order. Referring to FIG. 13, data of “1” representing a winning in first first symbol design opening 20 is stored in an 8-bit storage area on RAM 203. The 8-bit storage area stores the next change order flag, the second change order flag, the third change order flag, the fourth change order flag, the fifth change order flag, the sixth change order flag, This is an area for storing the first change order flag and the eighth change order flag. For example, since the next variation order flag is “0”, the variation order of the first special symbol based on the winning winning in the second special symbol left starting port 21H or the second special symbol right starting port 21M is stored. ing. In addition, since the second change order flag is “1”, the change order of the second special symbol based on the winning winning in the first special symbol starting opening 20 is stored. Variation control of the first and second special symbols is performed in an order according to the special symbol operation order confirmation flag.

  Next, the process proceeds to S317, where a special random number determination table for special figure 1 (see FIG. 14) is acquired (S317), and the random number for big hit determination stored in the RAM 203 (random number latch buffer for operation determination of special electric accessory) is acquired. The numerical value is obtained (S318), and the random number determination process of S319 is performed. In this random number determination process, a “winning lottery” related to the special symbol variation display game (here, the special symbol variation display game 1) is determined in advance. The details of the random number determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the random number determination processing in S319 is completed, the special figure 1 symbol table selection table (see FIG. 15) is acquired (S320), and the special symbol determination random number value stored in the RAM 203 is acquired (S321). A special stop symbol data creation process of S322 is performed. In the special stop symbol data creation process, a "symbol lottery" relating to the special symbol variation display game (here, the special symbol variation display game 1) is determined in advance.

  When the special stop symbol data creation processing of S322 is completed, then, a random number determination processing at the time of starting opening winning of S323 is performed. In the start-up winning random number determination process, based on the data (the special symbol determination data and the offset for selecting the variation pattern) obtained in the stop symbol data creation process in S322, a winning command used for creating a hold addition command described later. Data (2nd byte: lower byte (EVENT)) is created. The details of the start-up winning random number determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the random number determination process at the time of starting opening winning in S323 is completed, the winning command data in the upper byte (MODE) for designating the number of operation pending balls at the time of the prefetch determination and the winning in the lower byte (EVENT) for designating the prefetch variation pattern. A “hold addition command” composed of the command data is created (S324 to S325), and is transmitted to the effect control unit 51 without being stored in the RAM 203 (S326). As a result, the process exits the special figure 1 starting port check processing, and then performs the special figure 2 starting port check processing of S302 in FIG.

  In the control of FIG. 12 described above, the special figure 1 prefetch control (S317 to S324) is unconditionally performed, but the prefetch determination is prohibited in the case of the "electric support" state such as the "probable change state". Control may be performed. Specifically, after S315, a determination step of “special figure 1 prefetching prohibited?” Is inserted, and if YES, the control is shifted to S325.

  The special figure 1 can be considered as a game state in which the pre-reading of the special figure 1 is prohibited, for example, when the game state is accompanied by the “electric support state”, that is, when the internal game state is in the probable change state. Prohibits prefetch determination. The reason for prohibiting the pre-reading determination on the special symbol 1 side during the game state with the electric support state as described above is as follows.

  The first reason is that, when the player is placed under the “electric support state” such as the “probable change state”, the winning rate to the second special symbol right starting port 21M can be significantly improved compared to the normal gaming state. Since the game is in the “high base game state (operation rate improvement state of the opening / closing member 42)”, when the player aims at the firing position on the side of the ordinary symbol starting port 19 (the game ball passes through the right downflow path 34b). It is presumed that the number of operation-holding balls related to the special symbol 2 (hereinafter, referred to as “special figure 2 operation-holding ball”) frequently occurs. On the other hand, when it is placed under the state without the electric support, the operation rate of the opening / closing member 42 is low and the game is in the “low base game state”, and the first special symbol is caused by the falling direction changing member such as a game nail. Since the game ball is hardly guided or not guided to the starting port 20 side, when the player normally aims at the firing position at the symbol starting port 19 side, there is a disadvantage that the game is disadvantaged. Sex. For this reason, it is presumed that the player does not determine the launch position so that the game ball passes through the left downflow path 34a during the state in which the electric support is present, and the look-ahead notice effect for the special figure 1 operation reserve ball is assumed. This is because it is not necessary to generate the pre-reading, and if the pre-read determination is performed for each of the special figure 1 operation-holding balls having a low occurrence rate, a problem such as an increase in control load occurs.

  Further, in this embodiment, when both the special figure 1 operation reserve ball and the special figure 2 operation reserve ball exist, the winning order is stored (see FIG. 13), and the reserved balls are digested in the winning order to specially execute. A symbol variation display game is being executed. However, as a modified example, when both the special figure 1 operation reserve ball and the special figure 2 operation reserve ball exist, the special figure 2 operation reserve ball is preferentially digested. Control means). " In that case, the following second reason occurs.

  As a second reason, if the look-ahead notice effect is made various in order to improve the fun of the game, for example, a look-ahead notice effect relating to the jackpot type (particularly, a look-ahead notice effect that can specify the won jackpot type) is generated. If so, the following problems arise. By the priority change function, the special symbol change display game 2 is executed with higher priority than the special symbol change display game 1. For this reason, in the case where the player is placed under the state where the electric support is provided, for example, only the look-ahead notice effect for the special figure 1 operation holding ball is currently generated, and the content at this time is “ If the player recognizes this, the launch of the game ball is deliberately stopped and the second special symbol is used. By preventing the right starting opening 21M from winning, and intentionally executing the special symbol variation display game 1, which is a non-priority variation side, it is possible to intentionally aim at the jackpot with the high profit, and to reduce the technical intervention. Not desirable from a problem standpoint.

  In the above-described modification, in view of the above-described problem, it is configured that the section in which the pre-read determination of the special figure 1 side and the special figure 2 side is prohibited (pre-read prohibition state) can be switched according to the game state. desirable. Specifically, the main control unit 50 prohibits the pre-reading determination by the first pre-reading determining unit and permits the pre-reading determination by the second pre-reading determining unit. : A "probable change state", and a second pre-reading prohibited state (for example, no power support) in which the pre-reading determination by the second pre-reading determining means is prohibited and the pre-reading determination by the first pre-reading determining means is permitted. And a function part as a prefetch prohibition state control means for performing switching control based on a predetermined switching condition. Further, the pre-reading prohibition state control means may switch to a third pre-reading prohibition state in which the first pre-reading determination means and the second pre-reading determination means are completely prohibited based on a predetermined condition. Prohibition means may be provided. The above-mentioned “predetermined condition” includes, for example, a case where a big hit game or a small hit game is being performed. This is because, during the hit game, the special symbol change display operation is not performed even if the operation-reserved ball is generated, so that it is not necessary to perform the pre-reading notice effect. In addition, the jackpot lottery probability may fluctuate before and after the hit game by the big hit (excluding the small hit) (during the big hit game according to the present embodiment, the state temporarily shifts to the low probability state regardless of the game state at the time of the big hit winning). (See S475 described later). In this case, an operation pending ball is generated during the big hit game, and when a prefetch determination is performed on the ball, a hit decision is made in a low probability state at the time of the prefetch decision, and a hit decision is made in a high probability state at the start of fluctuation. This is because a situation occurs, and the processing related to the prefetch determination becomes complicated. However, as in the present embodiment, if a jackpot is won, a gaming machine that always transitions to the high-probability state after the end of the jackpot game performs a hit-win determination by assuming that the state is a high-probability state at the time of pre-reading determination. The pre-reading determination may be performed on the operation-holding sphere generated therein.

  Next, the special figure 2 starting port check process (S302 in FIG. 11) will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the details of the special figure 2 starting port check process.

  The above-mentioned special figure 2 starting opening check processing plays a role as a prize winning processing which is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition, similarly to the special figure 1 starting opening check processing. As the pre-start processing for executing the processing, the addition processing of the number of operation pending balls, the storage processing of various random numbers, the preparation processing of the reservation addition command, and the like are performed in the same manner as the flow of the special figure 1 starting port check processing described above. Processing is performed. Hereinafter, the same processing content as the above-described special figure 1 starting port check processing (S301) will be appropriately omitted to avoid duplication.

  In FIG. 16, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not a winning (winning ball) is detected in the second special symbol left starting port 21H or the second special symbol right starting port 21M (S331).

  If the winning of the second special symbol left starting port 21H or the second special symbol right starting port 21M is not detected (S331: NO), the process exits the special figure 2 starting port check processing without doing anything. On the other hand, when the winning of the second special symbol left starting port 21H or the second special symbol right starting port 21M is detected (S331: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of operation reserved balls of the special symbol 2 is 4 or more (S331). S332).

  If the special figure 2 operation pending ball count is 4 or more (S332: YES), the flow proceeds to S345. On the other hand, if the special figure 2 operation pending ball number is not 4 or more, that is, if it is less than 4 (S312: NO), the special figure 2 operation pending ball number is incremented by 1 (+1) (S333), and the process proceeds to S334. .

  When proceeding to the process of S334, various random numbers (the random number for the big hit determination, the random number for the special symbol determination, the random number for the fluctuation pattern 1, and the fluctuation The current value of the random number counter of the pattern random number 2) is acquired as game information, and stored in the reserved storage area of the RAM 203 (S334). This processing is the same as the processing in S314 of FIG. The special figure 2 operation-holding ball is held and stored in the order in which the starting conditions are satisfied, with the maximum number of held storage being a predetermined upper limit value, until the variation display operation of the special symbol 2 is performed. Next, the winning order is stored (S335). This processing is the same as S315 in FIG.

  Next, the process proceeds to S337, where a special random number determination table for special figure 2 (see FIG. 14B) is acquired (S337), and the large hit stored in the RAM 203 (random number latch buffer for special electric accessory operation determination) is acquired. A random number for determination is obtained (S338), and a random number determination process is performed (S339). In this random number determination process, a “winning lottery” relating to the special symbol variation display game 2 is performed. The basic processing method is the same as the random number determination processing in S319 during the special figure 1 opening opening check processing in FIG.

  After the random number determination process in S339 is completed, the special figure 2 symbol table selection table (see FIG. 15B) is obtained (S340), and the special symbol determination random number value stored in the RAM 203 is obtained (S340). S341), a special stop symbol data creation process is performed (S342). In the special stop symbol data creation process, a “symbol lottery” according to the special symbol variation display game 2 is performed. The basic processing method is the same as the special stop symbol data creation processing in S322 during the special figure 1 starting port check processing in FIG.

  After the special stop symbol data creation process of S342 is completed, a start-up-winning-time random number determination process is performed in the same manner as during the special-view 1 start-up opening check process (S343). An addition command is created (S344 to S345), the created hold addition command is transmitted to the effect control unit 51 (S346), and the process exits the special figure 2 start-up opening check process.

  Note that, similarly to FIG. 12, as a modified example, control for prohibiting the pre-reading of the special figure 2 may be performed at a point after S335. For example, in the case of a gaming state with a 'gaming state with no electric support state', that is, in a case where the internal gaming state is a normal gaming state (or a latent state of a modification), a special symbol 2 Prohibits the side from prefetching. The reason for prohibiting the prefetching determination on the special symbol 2 side during the gaming state with the electric support-less state is as follows.

  If it is the "normal gaming state" (or the "probable state" of the modified example), it is placed under the "electric support-less state", and the winning rate of the second special symbol right starting opening 21M is significantly reduced. Also, as already described, when the player aims at the firing position on the side of the ordinary symbol starting port 19 during the above-mentioned state without the electric support, it is more effective than when aiming the game ball to pass through the left downflow path 34a. This also has a disadvantage in that the winning rate of the first special symbol starting port 20 is significantly reduced, which is disadvantageous for the player. For this reason, it is presumed that the player does not aim at the firing position on the normal symbol starting port 19 side during the state without the electric support. Therefore, in the state without the electric support, it is not necessary to generate the prefetch notice effect for the special figure 2 operation-holding ball, and the prefetch determination is performed for each special figure 2 operation-holding ball having a low occurrence rate. This causes a problem that the control load increases.

  Note that, in the above-described modified example, the read-ahead prohibition section (period of the pre-read prohibition state) on the special symbol 1 side and the pre-read prohibition section on the special symbol 2 side can be switched according to the game state. Is not limited to this. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which any one of the special symbol 1 side and the special symbol 2 side is not prefetched.

  Next, the random number determination processing (S319 in FIG. 12, S339 in FIG. 16) will be described. FIG. 17A is a flowchart illustrating details of the random number determination process. This random number determination process is performed as a part of the 'prefetch determination' process. In this example, the “winning lottery (winning (prefetch) winning determination)” related to the prefetch determination using the random number value for jackpot determination is performed. Be done.

  In FIG. 17A, first, the CPU 201 refers to the acquired random number determination table (FIG. 14), compares the random number for big hit determination with the determination value indicated in the random number determination table, and determines the random number for big hit determination. Is determined as to which of the determination values (S351), and a big hit determination flag and a small hit determination flag corresponding to the current game state are acquired (S352). Note that the hit random number determination table referred to here is the special random number determination table for special figure 1 shown in FIG. 14A obtained in the processing of S317 during the special figure 1 starting port check processing of FIG. FIG. 14B shows the random number determination table for special figure 2 shown in FIG.

  The hit random number determination table will be described. FIG. 14 shows a hit random number determination table. 14A is a diagram illustrating a random number determination table for special figure 1 and FIG. 14B is a diagram illustrating a random number determination table for special figure 2.

  The hit random number determination table according to the present embodiment includes a jackpot lottery probability state (a high probability state (high probability) and a low probability state (low probability)) and a big hit determination random value (the size of the big hit determination random number: 65536). Is determined in association with a determination area (determination value) for determining a hit type (whether a big hit, a small hit, or a loss), and specifically, the random number for big hit determination , A big hit, a small hit, or a loss is determined. Therefore, even if the acquired jackpot determination random number values belong to the same determination value (the jackpot determination random value is the same value), the current jackpot lottery probability state is the high probability state or the low probability state. Depending on this, the hit type may be different, such as "big hit" on the one hand and "losing" on the other hand.

  With reference to FIG. 14 (a), the random number determination table for special figure 1 use will be described.

(About big hits)
In the special figure 1 hit random number determination table of the present embodiment, regarding the success or failure of the big hit, when the random number for big hit determination belongs to the range of the judgment values 10001 to 10165, the big hit judgment flag is set in both the low probability state and the high probability state. "5AH" and "big hit". On the other hand, when the random number for jackpot determination belongs to the range of the judgment values 10166 to 11650, the success or failure is separated according to the jackpot lottery probability state. Under the high probability state, the jackpot determination flag becomes “5AH” and “big hit win”. However, in the low probability state, the big hit determination flag is “00H” and “big hit is not won”. Note that, other than the determination value for which the big hit determination flag is “5AH”, “big hit is not won”. In addition, the jackpot winning probability of the present embodiment is about 1/397 in the low probability state, about 10 times higher in the high probability state than in the low probability state, and about 1 / 39.7 in which the winning probability is increased. It has become.

(About small hits)
Regarding the success or failure of the small hit, when the random number for big hit determination belongs to the range of the judgment values 20001 to 20112, the small hit determination flag becomes “5AH” in both the low probability state and the high probability state, and “small hit” If it belongs to any other judgment value, it is "small hit non-winning". In other words, the winning probability of the small hit is constant regardless of the state of the big hit lottery probability, and in this regard, the character differs from the above-mentioned big hit where the winning probability varies depending on the state of the big hit lottery probability. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the small hit is about 1/585, which is lower than the winning probability of the big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be determined to be equal to or higher than the jackpot probability.

(About losing)
If the big hit determination random number belongs to the determination value for which the big hit determination flag is “00H” and the small hit determination is “00H”, neither the “big hit” nor the “small hit” was won. , And the result of this hit determination is “losing”.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14B, the random number determination table for special figure 2 will be described.

  The special figure 2 per use random number determination table of this embodiment is different from the special figure 1 per use random number determination table in the following points. In the above-described special figure 1 hit random number determination table, when the big hit determining random number belongs to the range of the determination values 20001 to 20112, the small hit determination flag becomes “5AH” in both the low probability state and the high probability state, and the small hit is determined. Become. However, in this special figure 2 hit random number determination table, there is no judgment value itself for winning a small hit. That is, in the special symbol change display game 1, the big hit, the small hit, and the loss are set as the hit lottery, but in the special symbol change display game 2, only the big hit and the loss are set as the hit lottery. Of course, in the special random number determination table for special figure 2 as well, a small hit may be determined as a hit lottery target. The winning probability of the big hit in the special figure 2 per-use random number determination table is the same as the winning probability in the special figure 1 per-random number determination table.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the state (5AH or 00H) of the big hit determination flag acquired in the process of S352 is fetched (loaded) into a general-purpose register (here, the A register) built in the CPU, and the state of the small hit determination flag is read. (“5AH” or “00H”) is fetched into another general-purpose register (here, D register), and the process exits the random number determination process with the big hit determination flag and the small hit determination flag being held in the registers. That is, the CPU 201 does not store the winning lottery results taken into the A register and the D register in the RAM 203, and exits this random number determination process while holding the results in the respective registers. Note that the information may be stored in the RAM 203 instead of being stored in each register.

  Next, the special stop symbol data creation process (S322 in FIG. 12, S342 in FIG. 16) will be described. FIG. 17B is a flowchart showing details of the special stop symbol data creation processing. The special stop symbol data creation process is performed as a part of the 'pre-reading determination' process similarly to the above-described random number determination process. In this example, the “design lottery (pre-reading)” related to the pre-reading determination using the special symbol determination random value is used. Symbol determination) "is performed.

  In FIG. 17B, the CPU 201 first refers to the acquired symbol table selection table (FIG. 15), and the winning lottery result obtained in the random number determination processing (S319 in FIG. 12, S339 in FIG. 16), that is, the register A symbol table (details will be described later) corresponding to the state of the big hit determination flag and the state of the small hit determination flag held in A and D is acquired (S361). It should be noted that the symbol table selection table referred to here is the symbol table selection table for the special figure 1 in FIG. 15A acquired in the processing of S320 during the special figure 1 start-up opening check processing in FIG. During the 16th special figure 2 starting port check processing, the special figure 2 symbol table selection table of FIG. 15B acquired in the processing of S340.

  FIG. 15 shows a symbol table selection table. FIG. 15 (a) illustrates a special figure 1 symbol table selection table, and FIG. 15 (b) illustrates a special figure 2 symbol table selection table.

  The symbol table selection table for special figure 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In the symbol table selection table for the special figure 1 according to the present embodiment, the winning lottery result and a symbol table type (see FIGS. 18 and 20) to be described later are defined in association with each other. Based on this, any one of the symbol tables is determined from a plurality of types of symbol tables. According to the special figure 1 symbol table selection table, if the winning lottery result is a big hit, the "big hit symbol table 1 (FIG. 18 (a))", and if the hit is a small hit, the "small hit symbol table (FIG. 18 ( In the case of "(c))", "losing symbol table 1 (FIG. 20 (a))" is determined. Details of these symbol tables will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, the symbol table selection table for special figure 2 will be described with reference to FIG. In the symbol table selection table for the special figure 2, one of a plurality of types of symbol tables is determined based on the winning lottery result, similarly to the configuration of the symbol table selection table for the special figure 1. It has become so. However, in the special symbol 2 winning symbol table selection table, if the winning lottery result is a big hit, the "big hit symbol table 2 (FIG. 18 (b))" is lost, and if the loss is, the "losing symbol table 2 (FIG. 20 (b)) ", and does not include the" small hit symbol table (FIG. 18 (c)) "for small hits. This is because “small hit” is excluded from the winning lottery target on the special symbol variation display game 2 side (special symbol 2 side), and the small hit is not won.

  If the symbol table selection table for special figure 1 is referred to, the winning lottery result (the state of the big hit determination flag and the state of the small hit determination flag) will be described as "big hit (big hit)." "Judgment flag = 5AH, small hit judgment flag = 00H)", "big hit symbol table 1" is "small hit (big hit judgment flag = 00H, small hit judgment flag = 5AH)". If the "small hit symbol table" is "losing (big hit determining flag = 00H, small hit determining flag = 00H)", "losing symbol table 1" is acquired. When the special figure 2 symbol table selection table is referred to, if "big hit (big hit determination flag = 5AH, small hit determination flag = 00H)", "big hit symbol table 2" is displayed and "losing: big hit". If the determination flag is 00H and the small hit determination flag is 00H, the "losing symbol table 2" is acquired.

  Next, referring to the symbol table acquired in the process of S361, the special symbol determination data, the special stop symbol number, and the offset value for selecting the variation pattern are acquired (S362).

  Each of the above symbol tables will be described. FIGS. 18A and 18B show a big hit symbol table, FIG. 18C shows a small hit symbol table, and FIG. 20 shows a lost symbol table.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 and 20, the various symbol tables according to the present embodiment include a “special symbol determination random value (the size of the special symbol determination random number: 200)” and “special symbol determination data, The special stop symbol number and the determination area (determination value) for determining the variation pattern selection offset ”are defined in association with each other, and specifically, the special symbol determination random number value belongs to any determination value. The big hit type, the special symbol determination data, the special stop symbol number, and the offset for selecting a variation pattern are determined depending on whether or not it is determined.

  The "special symbol determination data" is data for identifying a hit type. Specifically, when the hit is a big hit (big hit determination flag = 5AH, small hit determination flag = 00H), the special symbol determination data is In the case of "01H", it means "13R open probability big hit", and in the case of "02H", it means "16R open probability big hit". In the case of a small hit (big hit determination flag = 00H, small hit determination flag = 5AH), if the special symbol determination data is "00H", "small hit A"; The hit B 'and "02H" indicate that it is' small hit C'. In the case of a loss (when the big hit determination flag = 00H and the small hit determination flag = 00H), when the special symbol determination data is "00H", it indicates that "losing A to C". The special symbol determination data is data used in processing relating to game state transition control (for example, a game state transition preparation processing in S411 described later) and processing relating to a big hit game (for example, special electric auditors processing (S060)). is there.

  The "special stop symbol number" is data for specifying a special stop symbol type to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device, and is used when the special symbol stop symbol type is specified on the main control unit 50 side. You. In the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, a special stop symbol number corresponding to each determination value is selected. For example, even in the case of the same 13R opening probability big hit, depending on the determination value, a special symbol is selected. The display mode of the special stop symbol displayed on the display devices 37 and 38 (the display mode of 'LED' in the present embodiment) may be different. The same applies to a small hit symbol table and a lost symbol table which will be described later. In this way, even if the winning type is the same, by determining a plurality of types of special stop symbol numbers according to the special symbol determination random value, even when looking at the special stop symbols displayed on the special symbol display device, It is difficult to distinguish what kind of jackpot, small jackpot, and loss the player has won.

  The “offset for selecting a fluctuation pattern (denoted as“ offset value ”in the figure)” is offset data used when selecting a hold addition command or a fluctuation pattern designation command described later.

  The big hit symbol table will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 18 (a) is a diagram illustrating a big hit symbol table 1 (big hit symbol table for special figure 1), and FIG. 18 (b) is a diagram illustrating a big hit symbol table 2 (big hit symbol table for special figure 2).

  In the big hit symbol table 1 of the present embodiment, mainly a special symbol determining random value and a determining value for determining a big hit type are defined in association with each other. Specifically, the special symbol determining random value Is determined from which of the plurality of types of jackpots is to be determined. Referring to the “judgment value” column of the big hit symbol table 1 shown in the drawing, if the special symbol judgment random number value falls within the range of the judgment values 0 to 194, “13R opening probability variable big hit” is won (the symbol selection rate ( The symbol lottery probability: 195/200), and if it belongs to the range of the judgment values 195 to 199, the “16R opening probability big hit” is won (symbol selection rate: 5/200). In the same manner, a small hit symbol table (FIG. 18 (c)) described later is configured such that the small hit types (small hits A to C) are determined at a predetermined symbol selection rate. Similarly, in the symbol table (FIG. 20), the loss type (loss A to C) is determined at a predetermined symbol selection rate.

  The big hit symbol table 2 of the present embodiment has the same basic configuration as the above big hit symbol table 1, but differs from the big hit symbol table 1 in the following points. The big hit symbol table 2 is different from the big hit symbol table 1 in a specific big hit symbol selection rate (symbol lottery probability). Specifically, if the judgment value belongs to the range of 0 to 39, "7R opening probability big hit" is won (symbol selection rate (symbol lottery probability): 40/200), and the judgment value belongs to the range of 40 to 79. Wins the "12R long open jackpot" winning (symbol selection rate: 40/200), and if it belongs to the judgment value range of 80 to 199, the "16R open jackpot winning" wins (symbol selection rate: 120/200) The symbol lottery using the big hit symbol table 2 has a higher probability of selecting a relatively large profit big hit than the symbol lottery using the big hit symbol table 1, which is an advantageous symbol lottery for the player. In other words, it is more advantageous for the player to receive the lottery for the special symbol variation display game 2 than for the special symbol variation display game 1.

  Next, the small hit symbol table will be described with reference to FIG. The small hit symbol table according to the present embodiment has a small hit type (small hit) depending on whether or not the special symbol determination random value belongs to any of the determination areas (determination values), similarly to the configuration of the big hit symbol table described above. One of the hits A to C), the special symbol determination data, the special stop symbol number, and the offset for selecting the variation pattern are determined.

  Next, the lost symbol table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 (a) illustrates a lost symbol table 1 (a lost symbol table for the special figure 1), and FIG. 20 (b) illustrates a lost symbol table 2 (a lost symbol table for the special figure 2).

  Each of the losing symbol tables 1 and 2 of the present embodiment, as in the configuration of the big hit symbol table and the small hit table described above, determines whether or not the random number value for special symbol determination belongs to any determination region (determination value). Thus, the loss type (one of the loss A to C), the special symbol determination data, the special stop symbol number, and the offset for selecting a variation pattern are determined. As shown in the figure, the loss symbol table 1 and the loss symbol table 2 have different determination values related to the winning of the losses A to C. Therefore, even if the special symbol determination random number has the same value, the loss type to be won may be different between the case where the loss symbol table 1 is referred to and the case where the loss symbol table 2 is referred to.

  In the processing of S362, regarding the various data obtained from the above-described symbol table (symbol lottery result in pre-reading determination: special symbol determination data, special stop symbol number, and offset for changing pattern selection), the special symbol determination data is A The register, the special stop symbol number is taken into the B register, and the variation pattern selection offset is taken into the C register. In this state, the process exits from the special stop symbol data creation process and proceeds to the winning opening random number determination process (if the special opening 1 starting opening check process in FIG. 12 is being performed, the process proceeds to S323, and the special opening start in FIG. 16). If the mouth check process is being performed, the process proceeds to step 343). That is, the CPU 201 exits the special stop symbol data creation process without storing the data fetched in the A register, the B register, and the C register in each register without storing the data in the RAM 203.

  The various data of the judgment result (symbol lottery result in the pre-reading judgment) obtained in this special stop symbol data creation processing will be used immediately in the subsequent start-up winning random number judgment processing, and thereafter this data will be required There is no. Therefore, there is no problem even if the process exits the special stop symbol data creation process while the determination result is not stored in the RAM 203 but is held in the register. Note that the information may be stored in the RAM 203 instead of being stored in the register.

  Next, the random number determination processing at the time of starting opening winning (S323 in FIG. 12 and S343 in FIG. 16) will be described. FIG. 17C is a flowchart showing the details of the start-up opening winning random number determination processing. This start-up winning random number determination processing is performed as a part of the “read ahead determination” processing, like the random number determination processing (S319, S339) and the special stop symbol data creation processing (S322, S342). Creation processing of winning command data (second byte (EVENT): lower byte) used for creation of a “hold addition command” described later is performed. The winning command data (EVENT) determined in the starting-port winning random number determination processing specifies a prefetch variation pattern (excluding information on the number of reserved balls).

  The random number determination process at the time of start-up winning is configured to include the following processes (a) and (b) as a process of determining winning command data (EVENT) for designating a prefetch variation pattern.

(A) Referring to the winning command distribution table selection table (FIG. 21), a winning command distribution table (FIGS. 22 and 23) corresponding to the variation pattern selection offset value and the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode). "Winning command distribution table determination processing (S371-S373)"
(B) "winning command data determination processing (S373 to S374)" for determining winning command data (lower byte side (EVENT) of the hold addition command) based on the winning command distribution table. .

  Here, the “variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode)” functions as a “variation pattern selection mode” and is data for identifying a current game state. Specifically, when the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) is “00H”, it indicates “normal A”, when it is “01H”, it indicates “normal B”, and when it is “02H”, it is “normal C”. "03H" indicates a "probable change state (probable change)". The change pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) is changed when the game state changes. Therefore, the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) is different from data for identifying the internal game state itself, such as a game state determination number (YJ) described later, in that the game state is identified as described above. Hereinafter, the method of the above (a) and (b) will be specifically described.

  In FIG. 17C, the CPU 201 first corrects the “variation pattern selection offset value” obtained in the special stop symbol data creation processing (S322, S342) (S371: winning correction variation pattern selection offset correction processing). ). Here, as the data for selecting the winning command distribution table from the winning command distribution table selection table of FIG. 21, a predetermined correction is performed on the variation pattern selection offset value obtained in the special stop symbol data creation processing. A process is performed to obtain a new variation pattern selection offset value.

  The offset correction process for selecting a fluctuation pattern at the time of winning in S371 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram provided to explain a variation pattern selection offset correction process at the time of winning, and FIG. 19A shows a variation pattern selection offset value (hereinafter referred to as “winning time”) obtained in the special stop symbol data creation process. FIG. 2B shows a list of variation pattern selecting offset values after correction processing (hereinafter, referred to as “prize-winning corrected offset values”) and their contents. Show the list.

  In FIG. 19 (a), for example, when the winning-before-correction offset value is “00H”, the winning lottery and the symbol lottery for the special figure 1 operation holding ball (indicated as “special figure 1” in the figure) are performed. The pre-reading determination result based on this indicates “losing A”. When the pre-correction offset value at the time of winning is “04H”, the look-ahead determination result based on the hit lottery and the symbol lottery for the special figure 2 operation-holding ball (indicated as “special figure 2” in the figure) is “Loss A , And the variation pattern selection offset values obtained in the special stop symbol data creation process and the contents thereof (see the "offset value" columns in the symbol tables shown in FIGS. 18 and 20). It should be noted that “special figure 1” in the figure indicates the special figure 1 operation reserve ball side, and “special figure 2” indicates the special figure 2 operation reserve ball side.

  Note that the offset value before correction at the time of winning as shown in FIG. 19 (a) takes a value that is partly skipped, for the following reason.

  If the variation of the look-ahead notice production is to be abundant, not only the jackpot lottery results but also the random numbers for the change pattern are used, because the rough contents of the change pattern at the start of the change are specified by the look-ahead change pattern. It is necessary to determine a prefetch variation pattern, and a simple control process in which both have commonality is desired. In the present embodiment, in order to reduce the control burden, the random number determination processing (S319, S339) of the prize-winning processing is performed by the common processing in the random number determination processing for the special electric auditors product operation determination (S409 described later) of the fluctuation start processing. The special stop symbol data creation process (S322, S342) in the winning process is used as a common processing module in the special stop symbol creation process (S410 described later) in the fluctuation start process. For this reason, the variation pattern selection offset obtained in the winning process (the offset value before the correction process in S371) and the variation pattern selection offset value obtained in the variation start process (the offset before the correction process in S441 described later). Value) takes the same value and is an offset value having the same specified content.

  In addition, if the variation of the effect in the symbol variation display game is to be abundant, it is necessary to increase the type of variation pattern of the special symbol. Although the content is based on the number of operation-reserved balls, the number of operation-reserved balls is not considered at the time of pre-reading determination. This is because the number of operation pending balls at the time of prefetch determination does not always match the number of operation suspensions at the start of fluctuation, and therefore, it is not possible to accurately determine the contents of the fluctuation pattern at the start of fluctuation. For such a reason, the variation pattern selection offset before the correction processing at the time of winning or at the start of the variation is set to a vacant number in consideration of the number of operation-reserved balls, and is set to a partially skipped value (offset values 01H to 03H, 05H to 06H are vacant numbers).

  The winning command distribution table selection table is configured to be able to select the winning command distribution table using consecutive addresses in order to reduce the memory capacity and simplify the program. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the following pre-correction-time offset value is subjected to the following correction processing so as to facilitate the address search of the winning command distribution table based on the winning command distribution table selection table. By correcting the value to a continuous value, the process of selecting the winning command distribution table is simplified, and the control load is reduced.

  In the correction process of S371, if the pre-correction-time offset value exceeds “06H” (if the pre-prize-time correction offset value> 06H), “06H” is calculated from the pre-prize-time correction offset value. If the above-mentioned pre-correction-time offset value does not exceed “06H” (when the pre-prize-time correction offset value ≦ 06H), the pre-prize-time correction pre-correction offset value is changed to “00H”.

  The new variation pattern selection offset value (prize-winning corrected offset value) obtained by this correction process and its contents are as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the target winning command distribution table is selected from the winning command distribution table selection table by using the offset value (S372 to S373).

  Upon completion of the correction processing in S371, a winning command distribution table selection table is acquired (S372), and the corrected fluctuation pattern selection offset value and fluctuation pattern distribution designation number are referred to with reference to the winning command distribution table selection table. (Tcode), a winning command distribution table is acquired (S373).

  FIG. 21 shows a winning command distribution table selection table. In the winning command distribution table selection table of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of winning command distribution tables associated with the variation pattern selection offset value and the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) are defined. Specifically, one of the plurality of types of winning command distribution tables is determined based on the variation pattern selection offset value and the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode). It has become.

  The winning command distribution table selection table stores address values of the winning command distribution table according to the variation pattern selection offset value and the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode). For simplicity of the program, the data configuration uses continuous addresses corresponding to the offset value for selecting a variation pattern. First, a winning command distribution table is selected by selecting a winning command distribution table selection table corresponding to the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) and selecting a winning command distribution table according to the variation pattern selection offset value. I do. That is, in the winning command distribution table selection table selected for each variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode), a head address value that defines the winning command distribution table is described. An addition process is performed to add a variation pattern selection offset value (here, an offset value obtained in a correction process in S371 described later), and a relative address to the head address is acquired to obtain an address value of a target winning command distribution table. Is specified, a winning command distribution table can be selected.

  Note that “Normal A”, “Normal B”, and “Normal C” in the winning command distribution table selection table of FIG. 21 are divided into three types of modes in order to perform a variety of effects even in the normal game state. is there. More specifically, a “normal A effect mode” that performs an effect related to the “normal A” stay, a “normal B effect mode” that performs an effect related to the “normal B” stay, and “ During the “normal C” stay, there are a plurality of “normal C effect modes” that provide effects related thereto, and during the “probable change state” stays, there is a “probable change effect mode” that performs effects related thereto. There are various effect modes.

  After acquiring the winning command distribution table selection table in the processing of S372, the CPU 201 acquires the random number 1 for the variation pattern (S374), and refers to the winning command distribution tables (FIGS. 22 and 23) to change the random number. “Winning command data” corresponding to the pattern random number 1 is acquired (S375).

  The winning command distribution table will be described. FIG. 22 shows a winning prize command distribution table selected at the time of winning, and FIG. 23 shows a losing winning command distribution table selected at the time of losing.

  Referring to FIG. 22, the winning prize command distribution table of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of prize winning command distribution tables “a1 to a6”. The winning command distribution table “h1 to h9” is included. In these winning command distribution tables, the random number 1 for the fluctuation pattern (the size of the random number 1 for the fluctuation pattern: 239) and the winning command data (EVENT) are defined in association with each other. By lottery using the random number 1 for the pattern, any one of the plurality of types of winning command data is determined. The “variation pattern random number value 1” is a random number that is also used when determining a variation pattern at the start of the variation (a special symbol variation pattern creation process (S412) described later). In the present embodiment, by using the same random number 1 for the fluctuation pattern in the processing relating to the pre-read determination and the processing relating to the determination of the fluctuation pattern at the start of the fluctuation, the fluctuation pattern at the start of the fluctuation to be determined in the future It is possible to determine in advance what kind of variation pattern type the type is determined in advance.

  It should be noted that “prefetch variation pattern determination content” in the figure indicates the content of the prefetch variation pattern specified by the winning command data (EVENT). The Arabic numerals in the figure indicate the distribution value (size of the determination area). For example, referring to the column of the winning prize command distribution table a2 shown in the drawing, the prize command data designating "weak SP reach A" “0EH” is selected at a ratio of 50/239 (allocation value / lottery area size).

  Here, in the figure, “selection rate” is shown for convenience of explanation, but actually, a determination area (determination area) for determining winning command data (EVENT) according to the random number value 1 for the variation pattern Value). That is, the "winning command data (EVENT)" is determined in the prize-winning process depending on which determination value the variation pattern random number value 1 belongs to.

  The relationship between the distribution value and the determination value shown in the drawing is as follows. For example, taking the winning command distribution table “a2” as a representative example, if the distribution value is referred to from the position where the distribution value is first described when viewed from above the drawing in the column direction, the distribution value is “ The contents are described in the order of “50”, “80”, “39”, and “70”. The content is that the random number 1 for the variation pattern is in the range of the judgment values 0 to 49 (the above distribution value “50”). If the command belongs to the field "0EH" that specifies "weak SP reach A", the command belongs to the range of judgment values 50 to 129 (corresponding to the field for the distribution value "80"). Indicates that the command “0FH” for designating “strong SP reach A” is selected, and if the command belongs to the range of determination values 130 to 168 (corresponding to the above-described column of the distribution value “39”), “weak SP reach B” The command “10H” to be specified is selected, and the judgment value 169 is set. If it belongs to 238 range (corresponding to the description column of the sorting value "80") means the contents of the command "11H" to specify the "strength SP reach B" is selected. Similarly, for example, if the loss winning command distribution table “h2” is described as a representative example, the distribution values are described in the order of “150” and “89”. When the command belongs to the range (corresponding to the column for the distribution value "150"), the command "04H" specifying "weak SP reach A" is selected, and the determination value 150 to 238 is selected (the distribution value "89"). ) Means that the command "05H" specifying "strong SP reach A" is selected.

  The winning prize command distribution table includes the following as prize winning command data for specifying a prefetch variation pattern at the time of winning. Command data specifying "small hit winning 1" used in "normal A" or "normal B" to designate small hit winning, "small hit winning" used in "normal C" Command data to specify “for small hits 3” used in the “probable change state”. In order to specify the winning of the 7R / 13R / 12R / 16R open jackpot, "weak SP reach A", "weak SP reach B", or "strong SP reach A" used during "normal A" or "normal B" Command data specifying "strong SP reach B", command data specifying "special reach" used in "normal C", and "reach during probable change" used in "probable state" Command data and the like are included.

  Further, the following prize-winning command distribution table includes the following prize-winning command data for designating a prefetch variation pattern at the time of losing. To specify the fluctuation pattern with reach, “weak SP reach A”, “weak SP reach B”, “strong SP reach A”, and “strong SP reach B” used during “normal A” or “normal B” Each command data to be specified, command data to specify “special reach” used in “normal C”, winning command data to specify “reach during certainty” used in “probable change state”, and the like are included. In the case of "losing", unlike the case of "hit", there is no possibility of winning a big hit, and thus a loss variation pattern (normal variation pattern) in which there is no reach is included. Command data specifying “normal fluctuation” used in “normal A”, “normal B”, or “normal C”, and “probable variation” Command data that specifies "normal fluctuation (2s)" used in the "state" is included.

  In the figure, the loss winning command data “03H” designating “indefinite (normal fluctuation / reach)” means whether the fluctuation pattern at the start of fluctuation is a normal fluctuation pattern or a fluctuation pattern with reach at the time of prefetch determination. It is command data that specifies that it is unknown. In this case, the variation pattern is determined in consideration of the number of operation-reserved balls at the stage of determining the variation pattern at the start of the variation (special symbol variation pattern creation processing in S412 described later). Since the number of operation pending balls at the time of prefetch determination does not always match the number of operation suspensions at the start of fluctuation, the fluctuation pattern at the start of fluctuation cannot be accurately prefetched. For this reason, in the determination step of the pre-reading variation pattern, the variation pattern is determined without considering the number of active balls, and when the variation pattern random number 1 is “210 to 238”, the variation pattern is a normal variation pattern. Or the variation pattern with reach is not able to be determined.

  The description returns to S375 again. In the process of S375, the winning command data (EVENT) obtained from the winning command distribution table is fetched into the C register, and in this state, the process exits the starting port winning random number determination process. In other words, the CPU 201 does not store the winning command data (EVENT) fetched in the C register in the RAM 203, and exits the starting port winning random number determination processing while retaining the winning command data (EVENT) in the register.

  The determination result (winning command data) obtained by the random number determination processing at the time of starting opening winning is immediately used in the processing of creating the subsequent hold addition command, and thereafter this data is not required. Therefore, there is no problem even if the process exits the start-up winning random number determination process while the determination result is not stored in the RAM 203 but is retained in a predetermined register. Note that the information may be stored in the RAM 203 instead of being stored in the register.

  Next, the hold addition command will be described. As described above, after finishing the random number determination process at the time of starting opening winning (S323 of FIG. 12 and S343 of FIG. 16), the CPU 201 subsequently performs the lower byte side obtained by the random number determining process at the time of starting opening winning. Of the winning command data (MODEL) based on the present winning command data (EVENT) and the upper byte side based on the current number of active balls, and the effect is produced without storing this command in the RAM 203. This is transmitted to the control unit 51 (see S324 to S326 in FIG. 12, and steps 344 to S346 in FIG. 16).

  The hold addition command is composed of 2-byte control data. Specifically, the upper byte (first byte (MODE)) created according to the number of active balls and the special symbol type (special symbol 1 and special symbol 2) and the random number determination process at the time of starting opening winning in S323. Therefore, the pending addition command includes the prefetch determination result information obtained in a series of processes (S317 to S323) relating to the prefetch determination, specifically, the lower byte (the second byte (EVENT)). In the present embodiment, a hold addition command in a form including “information on the number of activated balls and special symbol type” and “information on a look-ahead change pattern” is created in the present embodiment. This can be transmitted to the effect control unit 51, but the present invention is not limited to this.For example, the number of active balls and the special symbol type (special stop symbol number) Or a first hold addition command including information on hit type (special symbol determination data) and a second hold addition command including information on a prefetch variation pattern, and each information is separated by a separate effect control command. A configuration for transmitting to the effect control unit 51 may be employed.

  When the hold addition command is transmitted from the main control unit 50, the effect control unit 51 that has received the command performs a lottery (prefetch notice lottery) regarding whether or not a prefetch notice effect can be executed based on information included in the hold addition command. If it is determined to be executable according to the result of the lottery (when the prefetch notice lottery is won), at the same time as the start of the symbol variation display game or at a predetermined timing during the game, the prefetching for the current operation pending ball is performed. Make a notice effect appear. In addition, when the effect control unit 51 receives the hold addition command, regardless of whether or not the prefetch notice effect is caused to appear, the effect control unit 51 can cause a “winning effect” notifying that there is a prize at the starting opening to appear. it can.

  Next, the special symbol change start process (S305) will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol change start process of FIG.

  A process of reading bit 0 of the special symbol operation order confirmation flag is performed (S399). The bit 0 of the special symbol operation order confirmation flag is a bit that stores the next variation order flag at the right end in FIG. It is determined whether the next variation order flag is "0" (S400). If it is "1", a negative determination is made in S400, and the control proceeds to S402, in which a determination is made as to whether or not the number of special symbol 1 operation pending balls is "00H". If the special symbol 1 operation reserve ball number exists, the determination of NO is made in S402, and the control proceeds to S403 and subsequent steps. On the other hand, when there is no special symbol 1 operation reserve ball number, the control proceeds to S417. In S417, it is determined whether or not the special symbol operation status is “00H”. If the special symbol operation status is “00H”, the special symbol change start process is ended. On the other hand, when the special symbol operation status is not “00H”, the special symbol operation status is updated to “00H”, and a process of transmitting a demonstration display command to the effect control unit 51 is performed (S419). As a result, a demo display is displayed by the image display device 25. Since the special symbol operation status is updated to “00H” in S418, the special symbol change start process in S306 will be executed thereafter (see FIG. 11).

  Next, the process proceeds to the process of S403, and performs the process (S403 to S416) related to the start of the change of the special symbol for the operation-holding ball used for the current change display.

  If both the number of operation-reserved balls in the special figure 2 and the number of operation-reserved balls in the special figure 1 are zero (S401: YES and S402: YES), the state of "no operation-reserved ball" This is a case where the special symbol is on standby and there is no hold storage, and the effect control unit 51 is notified that this state has entered. Therefore, when it becomes "no operation holding ball", the process proceeds to S417, and it is determined whether or not the special symbol operation status is 00H (waiting). If it is not 00H (standby), the special symbol operation status is switched to “standby (00H)” (00H is stored in the special symbol operation status: S418), and “demonstration control command” for displaying the demonstration screen is displayed. A demo display command is transmitted to the effect control unit 51 (S419). If the effect control unit 51 does not receive an effect control command (for example, a hold addition command) related to the symbol change display game even if a predetermined time has elapsed after receiving the demonstration display command, the change display operation is not performed for a fixed time. Assuming that a state (customer waiting standby state) has occurred, the image display device 25 performs “demo screen display” to notify the player that the game is waiting.

  If the special figure 1 operation reserve ball number or the special figure 2 operation reserve ball number is not zero (S401: NO or S402: NO), it is related to the start of the change of the special symbol for the operation reserve ball used for the present fluctuation display. The processing (S403 to S416) is performed. In addition, regarding the processing of S403 to S416 described below, if the determination in S401 is “NO”, the processing for the special figure 2 operation holding ball is performed, and the determination in S402 is “NO”. If there is, it will be processed for special figure 1 operation reserve ball, but the processing method is the same, so unless special necessity to avoid duplicate description, special pattern 1 side operation reserve ball is targeted The process will be described without distinguishing whether the process is performed on the operation-holding ball on the special symbol 2 side.

In S403, the number of operation-reserved balls is decremented by 1 (the number of operation-reserved balls related to the special symbol side used for the present variation display operation-1: S403), and the "reserved subtraction command" Is transmitted to the effect control unit 51 (S404). In addition,
Next, the special symbol operation confirmation data is stored (S405). This special symbol operation confirmation data is information for designating the special symbol type on the fluctuation start side this time. For example, if the special symbol 1 is the fluctuation start side, “00H” is set, and if the special symbol 2 is the fluctuation start side. If there is, "01H" is stored in the special symbol operation confirmation data.

  Next, the hold data stored in the hold storage area of the RAM 203 is shifted (S406), and the hold 4 storage area is cleared to zero (S407). In the processing of S406 to S407, the hold data (random hit determination random number, special symbol determination random number, variation pattern random number 1) stored in the hold storage area (hold 1 storage area) corresponding to the hold storage number n = 1 , And the variation pattern random number 2) are read and stored in the determination random number storage area of the RAM 203, and at the same time, the reserved storage areas (reserved 2 storage area, reserved 3) corresponding to the reserved n storage areas (n = 2, 3, 4). The hold data stored in the storage area and the hold 4 storage area are respectively stored in the hold storage areas corresponding to 'n-1' (S406), and the hold 4 storage area is cleared (S407). That is, the hold data in the hold 1 storage area is shifted to the random number storage area for determination, and the hold data after the hold 2 storage area is shifted one by one from the lower number (hold 2 storage area → hold 1 storage area, hold 3 storage). The area is shifted to the hold 2 storage area and the hold 4 storage area to the hold 3 storage area, respectively, and overwritten to provide an empty area in the hold 4 storage area (if a new operation hold ball does not occur, the processing of S407 is performed). Since the empty area is sequentially shifted each time the operation is performed, all the reserved storage areas become empty areas when all the operation reserved balls are digested.) As a result, the start order of the special symbol change display game matches the order of the number n of operation-holding balls (n = 1, 2, 3, 4), and any of the operation-holding balls acquired at the time of winning the starting opening wins any of the holding storages. Whether or not it corresponds to the area is specified, and a new operation-holding ball can be held and stored.

  Next, a process of shifting the special symbol operation order confirmation flag shown in FIG. 13 by one bit is performed (S407a). Specifically, after the next variation order flag is deleted, the n-th variation order flag is shifted to the storage area of the (n-1) th variation order flag for the second to eighth variation order flags.

  Next, a command transmission process for remaining time reduction is performed (S408). Here, it is determined whether or not a later-described special symbol time-saving counter (a counter for counting the number of remaining times until the special symbol time-saving state ends) is zero. The “remaining time reduction number command” including the remaining time reduction number information is transmitted to the effect control unit 51 (S408). This “remaining time reduction number command” is used when the effect control unit 51 notifies the remaining time reduction number information.

  Next, a random number determination process for determining the operation of the special electric utility is performed (S409). In the special electronic component operation determination random number determination process, a “winning lottery” according to the current special symbol variation display game is performed using the random number value for determining a big hit. In addition, the random number determination process for determining the operation of the special electric role object is one of the "pre-read determination" processes in that "winning lottery" is performed. "Random number determination process (S319 in FIG. 12, S339 in FIG. 17 (a) shown in FIG. 17), but here, unlike the "winning lottery" in the "pre-read determination", the operation-holding ball used for the current fluctuation display operation is This is the “winning lottery” in the target “judgment at the start of fluctuation”. The details of the random number determination process for determining the operation of the special electric utility product will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After finishing the special electric object operation judgment random number judgment processing of S409, next, a special stop symbol creation processing is performed (S410). In the special stop symbol creation process, a “symbol lottery” according to the present special symbol variation display game is performed by using the winning lottery result and the special symbol determination random number value of the special electronic object operation determination random number determination process in S409. . The special stop symbol creation process is one of the "pre-read determination" processes in that "symbol lottery" is performed. "Special stop symbol data creation process (S322 in FIG. 12, S339 in FIG. 16, details of which are shown. (See FIG. 17 (b))). However, here, unlike the "symbol lottery" in the "pre-reading determination", the processing is performed for the operation-holding ball provided for the current variable display operation. This is “symbol lottery” in the “determination at the start of change”. Details of the special symbol stop symbol creation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the special stop symbol creation process in S410 is completed, a game state transition preparation process is performed (S411). In the game state transition preparation processing, setting processing necessary for designating the game state after the big hit game is performed as a setting for transitioning the game state. Based on the data set here, the game state after the big hit game is specified.

  When the game state transition preparation processing of S411 is completed, next, a special symbol variation pattern creation processing is performed (S412). In this special symbol variation pattern creation process, the winning lottery result obtained in the special electronic object operation determination random number determination process, the symbol lottery result of the special stop symbol creation process, the variation pattern random number 1, and the variation pattern random number 2 are used. Using this, a variation pattern of a special symbol to be provided for the current variation display operation is determined, and a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the variation pattern is created as an effect control command. Note that the special symbol variation pattern creation process is a process for determining a winning pattern winning random number determination process and a hold addition command, which are one of the "pre-read determination" processes in that the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined (S323 in FIG. 12). To S325, S343 to S345 in FIG. 16, and FIG. 17 (c)), but in this case, a special symbol for the operation-holding ball to be used in the current variable display operation (The fluctuation pattern at the start of the fluctuation) is determined. Details of the special symbol variation pattern creation processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, 5AH (ON state) is stored in the special symbol N changing flag (N = 1, 2) designating that the variable display is being performed (S413). The "special symbol N changing flag" is a flag indicating which special symbol 1 or 2 is changing, and when the flag is ON (= 5AH), the special symbol changes. And that the flag is OFF (= 00H), indicating that the special symbol is stopped. Note that the special symbol 1 changing flag (N = 1) corresponds to the special symbol 1 side, and the special symbol 2 changing flag (N = 2) corresponds to the special symbol 2 side.

  Next, based on the symbol lottery result obtained in the special stop symbol creation process of S410, a decoration symbol designation command is created (S414) and transmitted to the effect control unit 50 (S415). The decorative symbol designating command is composed of two bytes: an upper byte (MODE) for designating a special symbol type on the variable side, and a lower byte (EVNET) for designating a big hit type, a small hit, or a loss. Therefore, the decoration symbol designation command includes the special symbol type on the changing side and a part of the winning type information. Specifically, the upper byte (MODE) side is “BBH” when the special symbol on the variable side is special symbol 1 and “BCH” when the special symbol 2 is the special symbol, and the lower byte (EVENT) side is In the case of a loss, "01H" regardless of the type, in the case of a small hit, the type is also "05H" regardless of the type, in the case of a big hit, the big hit of the 7R opening is "02H" and the big hit of the 12R is "03H". , 13R open jackpot is selected as "04H" and 16R open jackpot is selected as "05H". The decorative symbol designating command mainly determines the combination of decorative symbols (reach symbol) for forming the reach state and the combination of decorative symbols (decorative stop symbol) to be finally stopped and displayed on the effect control unit 51 side. Used when doing.

  Then, as the setting process at the start of the change, the special symbol operation status is switched to “variing (02H)” (02H is stored in the special symbol operation status), and 00H is stored in the random number storage area for determination (cleared to zero) (S416). .

  As described above, after exiting the special symbol change start process, the special symbol display data update process (S309) of FIG. 11 is performed, and the change display of the special symbol is started. Thus, the process exits the special symbol management process (S059) and proceeds to the special electric auditors product management process (S060) of FIG.

  Next, a description will be given of the above-described special electric object operation determination random number determination processing (S409). FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the details of the random number determination process for determining the operation of the special electrical accessory in FIG.

  In FIG. 25, first, based on the special symbol operation confirmation data, the CPU 201 uses the special figure 1 per-use random number determination table (see FIG. 14A) or the special figure 2 per-use random number determination table (see FIG. 14B). ) Is obtained (S421), and the random number value for big hit determination stored in the random number storage area for determination is obtained (S422).

  Next, a random number determination process is performed (S423: random number determination process at the time of start of change). Here, the big hit determination flag and the small hit determination flag are obtained based on the big hit determination random number and the current big hit lottery probability state with reference to the hit random determination table obtained in the process of S421. Then, the process exits the random number determination process while the acquired states of the big hit determination flag and the small hit determination flag are stored in the registers (A register and D register).

  In other words, the random number determination process in S423 includes “the random number determination process in the winning process (the random number determination process in the special figure 1 start-up check process (S319 in FIG. 12), and the random number determination process in the special figure 2 start-up check process (FIG. 12)). 16 S339))). That is, both are configured as a common processing module, and as a result, the same program configuration can be used. In this way, by configuring the random number determination process of the prize-winning process and the random number determination process of the start-of-fluctuation process as a common processing module, when independent processes are provided (independent programs) (Described below), the amount of programs and memory can be reduced, and the control load can be reduced.

In particular, in a “game machine with a look-ahead function” such as this embodiment that generates a look-ahead notice effect and enhances the playability, the amount of programs cannot be increased due to an increase in the processing related to the look-ahead determination. Situations can occur. However, in the case of pachinko machines installed in pachinko parlors, more specifically, in the case of pachinko / pachislot machines subject to the No. 7 business pursuant to the Act on Regulations on Customs Sales and Optimization of Business, etc., In addition, the program capacity of the ROM mounted on the main board (in the present embodiment, the main control unit 50 corresponds) is controlled by the rules regarding the verification of the model and the like (see the separate rule table). Third
The technical standards (related to Article 6) relating to the structure of the gaming machine for preventing unauthorized alteration and other changes, and the reduction of the program capacity are important.

  After exiting the random number determination processing in S423, the large hit determination flag and the small hit determination flag held in each register are stored in the hit determination flag area of the RAM 203 (S424). The reason why the data obtained by the random number determination processing in S423 is stored in the RAM 203 is as follows. The data (big hit determination flag, small hit determination flag) obtained in the random number determination process of the special electrical object operation determination random number determination process is not data that is used immediately and becomes unnecessary afterwards, but is a special symbol later. This is because the data is required in the variation pattern creation processing (S412) and the special electric auditors product processing (S060). When the process of S424 is completed, the process exits the special electronic object operation determination random number determination process and proceeds to the special stop symbol creation process (S410) of FIG.

  Next, the above-mentioned special stop symbol creation processing (S410) will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing details of the special stop symbol creation processing of FIG. In FIG. 26, first, based on the special symbol operation confirmation data, the CPU 201 selects the symbol table selection table for special figure 1 (see FIG. 15 (a)) or the symbol table selection table for special figure 2 (see FIG. 15 (b)). ) Is acquired (S425).

  Next, the special symbol determination random number value stored in the determination random number storage area is acquired (S426), and the winning lottery result obtained in the special electronic object operation determination random number determination processing of S409, that is, the big hit determination flag and the small hit determination flag are set. A hit determination flag is obtained (S427).

  Next, a special stop symbol data creation process is performed (S428: a special stop symbol data creation process of the process at the time of change start). In the special stop symbol data creation process, the symbol table (see FIGS. 18 and 20) corresponding to the winning lottery result of the random number determination process for determining the operation of the special electric bonus object is referred to with reference to the symbol table selection table acquired in S425. The special symbol determination data, the special stop symbol number, and the variation pattern selection offset value corresponding to the special symbol determination random number value acquired in S426 are acquired with reference to the symbol table obtained. Then, in a state where the acquired special symbol determination data, special stop symbol number, and offset for selecting a variation pattern are taken into the registers (A register, B register, and C register), the process exits the special stop symbol data creation process.

  The special stop symbol data creation process of S428 includes “special stop symbol data creation process in the winning process (special stop symbol data creation process of special figure 1 start-up check process (S322 in FIG. 12), special figure 2 start-up check process”). Special stop symbol data creation processing (S342 in FIG. 16)). That is, both are configured as a common processing module, and as a result, the same program configuration can be used. In this way, by configuring the special stop symbol data creation process of the prize winning process and the special stop symbol data creation process of the change start process to be usable as a common processing module, separate independent processes are provided (separate processes). It is possible to contribute to the reduction of the program amount and the memory amount as compared with the case of describing by an independent program). In the present embodiment, in addition to the random number determination processing in S423, the special stop symbol data creation processing in S428 is also configured to be usable as a common processing module with that of the prize-winning processing. And control burden can be reduced.

  After exiting the special stop symbol data creation process in S428, the special symbol determination data, the special stop symbol number, and the offset for selecting a variation pattern held in each register are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 (S429). The RAM 203 is provided with a dedicated storage area (a special symbol determination data storage area, a special symbol stop symbol number storage area, and a variable pattern selection offset storage area) for storing these data.

  Here, the reason why the data obtained by the special stop symbol data creation processing of S428 is stored in the RAM 203 is as follows. The data obtained in the special stop symbol data creation process of the special stop symbol creation process (the special symbol determination data, the special stop symbol number, and the offset for selecting the variation pattern) are subjected to the random number determination process for determining the special electric object operation in S409. Like the obtained data, it is not data that is used immediately and becomes unnecessary thereafter, but is data that is necessary in the later special symbol variation pattern creation processing (S412) and the special electric accessory processing (S060). is there. When the process of S429 is completed, the process exits the special stop symbol creation process and proceeds to the game state transition preparation process (S411) of FIG.

  Next, the above-described special symbol variation pattern creation processing (S412) will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol variation pattern creation processing of FIG.

  In this special symbol variation pattern creation process, a variation pattern designation command for determining and creating a variation pattern of the special symbol (variation pattern at the start of variation) is determined and created (S441 to S449), and a variation pattern designation command is produced. The processing (S450) for transmitting to the control unit 51 is mainly configured.

In the process of determining a fluctuation pattern specification command for specifying a fluctuation pattern of a special symbol,
(A) Referring to the variation pattern distribution table selection table (see FIG. 29), the first level of the variation pattern distribution table (FIG. 30) according to the variation pattern selection offset value and the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode). , See FIG. 31), “variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy determination processing (S441 to S443)”,
(B) Referring to the first layer of the fluctuation pattern distribution table, the fluctuation start command data 1 (data on the upper byte side (MODE) of the fluctuation pattern designation command) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern random number 1 and the fluctuation pattern distribution “Variation pattern distribution table second hierarchy determination processing (S444 to S445)” for determining the second hierarchy of the distribution table;
(C) Referring to the second layer of the variation pattern distribution table, the variation start command data 2 (data on the lower byte side (EVENT) of the variation pattern designation command) corresponding to the variation pattern random number 2 and the variation time table (Variation pattern determination processing (S446 to S447)) for determining (not shown);
(D) A special symbol variation time setting process (S448) for determining the variation time of the special symbol with reference to the variation time table,
(E) “Variation pattern designation command creation processing (S449)” for creating a variation pattern designation command based on the variation start command data 1 and the variation start command data 2 is included.

  Although the details will be described later, the “variation pattern distribution table selection table” is data used when determining the “variation pattern distribution table first layer”. The “variation pattern distribution table first layer” is data used when determining the fluctuation start command data 1 and the fluctuation pattern distribution table second layer. The “variation pattern distribution table second hierarchy” is data used when determining the variation start command data 2 and the variation time table. Furthermore, the “variation time table” is data used when determining the variation time (variable display operation time) of the special symbol.

  The "change start command data 1" designates a "basic pattern (including a hit or a miss)" which is the outline (base) of a change pattern of a special symbol (a change pattern at the start of the change). Yes, it is data on the upper byte side (MODE) of the fluctuation pattern designation command. The “variation start command data 2” is for designating a “detailed pattern” which is a specific content of the basic pattern, and is data on the lower byte side (EVENT) of the variation pattern designation command. . Therefore, the above-mentioned "fluctuation pattern designation command" for designating the fluctuation pattern at the start of the fluctuation is composed of 2-byte control data consisting of "fluctuation start command data 1 (MODE)" and "fluctuation start command data 2 (EVENT)". Is done. When the fluctuation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control unit 51, the effect control unit 51 grasps the fluctuation pattern at the start of the fluctuation (the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol). Here, the above-mentioned “basic pattern” refers to a “variation pattern type” (for example, “weak SP”) in which a plurality of types of variation patterns are focused on the characteristics of the variation modes and variation patterns of the same system are grouped together. "Reach A" type or "weak SP reach B" type, etc., and "detailed pattern" refers to a "variation pattern type" (for example, "weak SP reach A1") included in the basic pattern (variation pattern type). A3 "and individual fluctuation patterns such as" weak SP reach B1 to B3 ". In the present embodiment, “change start command data 1 (MODE)” has the same value “A0H” regardless of the change pattern type in the case of a loss, for example (see FIG. 31). In combination with the "start command data 2 (EVENT)", another type of hit or loss and a variation pattern type are specified. In other words, “change start command data 1 (MODE)” may also have a role as data that can specify the basic pattern, or “A1H” in the case of a specific hit (small hit) as in the present embodiment. "," A2H "in the case of another big hit, and" A0H "in the case of a loss, may have a role as data that can specify the type of the hit or the loss.

  Here, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, an outline of a procedure for determining a fluctuation pattern at the start of fluctuation in the present embodiment will be described. After determining the “variation pattern distribution table first layer” from the “variation pattern distribution table selection table”, the CPU 201 refers to the “variation pattern distribution table first layer” and sets the random number 1 for the fluctuation pattern. The 'variation pattern type (basic pattern)' is determined by the used lottery process (S441 to S445). At this time, the “variation pattern distribution table second hierarchy” for determining the “variation pattern type (detailed pattern)” is also determined. Next, with reference to the “variation pattern distribution table second hierarchy”, the “variation pattern type” included in the variation pattern type is determined by a lottery process using the variation pattern random number 2 (S446 to S447). That is, in the present embodiment, a hierarchical structure such as a first layer and a second layer is used, and a hierarchical process executed sequentially from the first layer is used to sequentially determine a plurality of types of variation pattern random numbers. As a result, the intended variation pattern at the start of the variation is determined.

  In the present embodiment, a “two-level process” is shown in which the “variation pattern type” is determined in the first hierarchy and the specific content “variable pattern type” is determined in the second hierarchy. However, when n (2 ≦ n) random numbers for the variation pattern are obtained, a configuration in which n hierarchical processes are executed is also possible. For example, in a case where three types of random numbers 1 to 3 for the variation pattern are obtained, in the first hierarchy, a variation pattern type higher than the variation pattern type of the present embodiment (for example, “weak SP”) 'Reach A' type and 'Weak SP reach B' type are combined as fluctuation pattern types of the same system. 'Weak SP reach' type, and 'Strong SP reach A' type and 'Strong SP reach B' type are the same system. The “strong SP reach” type, etc., which is summarized as the fluctuation pattern type of the above is determined), and in the second hierarchy, the fluctuation pattern type (for example, “weak SP reach” type) included in the higher-order fluctuation pattern type If so, the “weak SP reach A” type and the “weak SP reach B” type) are determined, and in the third hierarchy, the “variation pattern type included in the variation pattern type determined in the second hierarchy” It is possible to adopt a "three-hierarchical processing," such as determining the. Such a hierarchical process is effective when the types of variation patterns are abundant, and when the process is complicated by determining only one type of variation pattern random numbers. In addition, when predicting the fluctuation pattern at the start of the fluctuation in the pre-reading determination, the outline of the fluctuation pattern type can be determined using the same fluctuation pattern random number (variation pattern random number value 1) as in the present embodiment. It is also effective in

  The information on the variation pattern determined in this way is transmitted from the main control unit 50 to the effect control unit 51 by a “variation pattern designation command” that allows the content to be specified. On the effect control unit 51 side, the main effect scenario to be developed during the current symbol change display game is determined based on the content of the change pattern designation command. Hereinafter, the method of the above (A) to (E) will be specifically described.

(A) Variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy determination processing (S441 to S443)
In FIG. 27, the CPU 201 first corrects the variation pattern selection offset value obtained in the special stop symbol creation process of S410 (S441: variation start time variation pattern selection offset correction process). Here, as the data for selecting the first layer of the variation pattern distribution table (FIGS. 30 and 31) from the variation pattern distribution table selection table (FIG. 29) described later, the data is obtained in the special stop symbol creation processing. A predetermined correction process is performed on the changed variation pattern selection offset value, and a process of acquiring a new variation pattern selection offset value is performed.

  As described above, the variation pattern selection offset value (variation start pre-correction offset value) before the correction processing in S441 shown in FIG. 28A is obtained in the winning processing shown in FIG. The same value as the fluctuation pattern selection offset value (offset value before correction at the time of winning) is taken, but when defining the fluctuation pattern at the start of the fluctuation, this is set to the fluctuation pattern selection offset value corresponding to the number of active balls. It needs to be corrected. The process related to this correction is the offset correction process for selecting a variation pattern at the start of variation in S411.

  The offset correction process for selecting a variation pattern at the start of variation in S441 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a diagram provided for explanation of the “variation start-time variation pattern selection offset correction process” in S441. FIG. A list of selection offset values (hereinafter referred to as “offset values before correction at the start of fluctuation”) and their contents are shown in FIG. And a list of the contents.

  In FIG. 28A, for example, when the pre-correction offset value at the start of fluctuation is “00H”, the hit lottery at the start of fluctuation (S409 in FIG. 24) and the symbol lottery (FIG. 24, S410), the result of the determination is "Loss A", and the number of special figure 1 operation reserve balls at the start of the variation indicates "0" (in the figure, "Reserve 0" to "Reserve 4" indicate the variation start). The number of active balls at the time is shown). Also, for example, when the prize-winning offset value is “04H”, the determination result based on the winning lottery at the start of the change and the symbol lottery for the special figure 2 operation-holding ball is “losing A”, and at the start of the change. Special figure 2 shows that the number of active balls is “0”, and also shows the variation pattern selection offset value obtained in the special stop symbol creation processing and its contents (the symbol table shown in FIGS. 18 to 20). In the "Offset value" column).

  Here, the pre-correction offset value at the time of winning (see FIG. 19A) and the pre-correction offset value at the start of fluctuation (see FIG. 28A) are common offset values. , A process of correcting the variation pattern selection offset value according to the number of operation-reserved balls is performed. Specifically, by adding the current number of pending operation balls to the offset value before correction “00H” or “04H” at the start of fluctuation, offset values 01H to 03H and 05H to 07H, which are idle numbers, become active suspension balls. The number is corrected to the corresponding offset value.

  More specifically, in the correction process of S441, the special symbol operation confirmation data is confirmed, and when the special symbol type on the fluctuation start side this time is the special symbol 1, the current special symbol is set to the pre-correction offset value “00H” at the time of the fluctuation start. If the special symbol type on the fluctuation start side this time is the special symbol 2, the current special figure 2 operation reservation ball number is added to the offset value "04H" before correction at the time of the fluctuation start (1). S441). However, the "current number of active balls" to be added is the number of active balls assuming that the active balls used for the present fluctuation display operation are consumed, and specifically, This is the number of operation pending balls obtained by the subtraction processing in S403 of FIG.

  FIG. 28B shows the variation pattern selection offset value (variation start-time corrected offset value) obtained by this correction process and the contents thereof. In the present embodiment, the target “variation pattern distribution table first layer” is selected from the fluctuation pattern distribution table selection table using this offset value (S441 to S443).

  When the correction processing in S441 is completed, a fluctuation pattern distribution table selection table is acquired (S442), and the fluctuation pattern selection offset value and the fluctuation pattern distribution corrected in S441 are referred to with reference to the fluctuation pattern distribution table selection table. The first layer of the variation pattern distribution table corresponding to the designated number (Tcode) is acquired (S443).

  FIG. 29 shows a variation pattern distribution table selection table. In the variation pattern distribution table selection table of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy associated with the variation pattern selection offset and the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) are defined. . Specifically, based on the variation pattern selection offset value and the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode), one of a plurality of types of variation pattern distribution table first layers (H1 to H12, A1 to A6). One variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy is determined.

  The variation pattern distribution table selection table has the same basic configuration as the winning command distribution table selection table of FIG. That is, in the winning command distribution table selection table, the address value of the first layer of the fluctuation pattern distribution table according to the fluctuation pattern selection offset value and the fluctuation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) is stored. In order to reduce the memory capacity and to simplify the program, the data structure uses continuous addresses corresponding to the offset values for selecting the variation pattern. The first layer of the variation pattern distribution table is selected by first selecting the variation pattern distribution table selection table corresponding to the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) and performing the variation pattern distribution according to the variation pattern selection offset value. Select the first layer of the table. That is, in the variation pattern distribution table selection table selected for each variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode), the top address value that defines the first layer of the variation pattern distribution table is described. Then, the offset value for variation pattern selection acquired in S441 is added to acquire a relative address with respect to the leading address, and the address value of the first layer of the intended variation pattern distribution table is specified. The first hierarchy can be selected.

  Here, if the variation of the notice effect during the symbol variation display game is to be abundant, the variation of the special symbol is selected according to the game state and the number of operation-reserved balls, and, of course, the playability is further improved. In order to increase, in one game state, it is possible to select a special pattern fluctuation pattern taking into account the number of operation reserved balls, and in other game states, the special pattern fluctuation pattern without considering the operation reserved ball number It is desired to have a variety of game characteristics such as selection.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern distribution table selection table is defined as follows. In the variation pattern distribution table selection table, the same winning type is designated in the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) “00H” or “01H”, that is, the “normal A” or “normal B” variation pattern distribution table selection table. Even so, the first layer of the variation pattern distribution table that is different according to the number of operation-reserved balls is selected (see the column of offset values 00H to 04H). On the other hand, the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) “ 02H ”, that is, the“ normal C ”variation pattern distribution table selection table, the same variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy is selected regardless of the number of operation-reserved balls. In other words, in the “normal A” or “normal B” variation pattern distribution table selection table, different table data (the first level H1 to H4 of the variation pattern distribution table) is stored in the memory area corresponding to the operation pending ball. In the “normal C” variation pattern distribution table selection table, the same table data (the first level H9 of the variation pattern distribution table) is stored in a memory area corresponding to the operation pending ball.

  Here, the number of table data stored in the variation pattern distribution table selection table corresponding to each game state (variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode)) (the number of the first level of the variation pattern distribution table) Are different from each other, it is necessary to provide a variation pattern selection offset value corresponding to each game state, so that the processing becomes complicated and the control load increases. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the number of table data stored in the variation pattern distribution table selection table of each game state is the same, eliminating the need to separately determine the variation pattern selection offset value corresponding to each game state. , Reducing the control burden.

(B) Variation pattern distribution table second hierarchy determination processing (S444 to S445)
After acquiring the first layer of the variation pattern distribution table in the processing of S443, the CPU 201 acquires the variation pattern random number value 1 stored in the determination random number storage area of the RAM 203 (S444), and acquires the variation pattern distribution. With reference to the first layer of the table, “variation start command data 1” and “second layer of the variation pattern distribution table” corresponding to the variation pattern random number 1 are acquired (S445).

  The first layer of the fluctuation pattern distribution table will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 30 shows the first layer of the hit variation pattern distribution table selected at the time of hitting, and FIG. 31 shows the first level of the loss variation pattern distribution table selected at the time of loss.

  As illustrated, the first variation of the hit variation pattern distribution table includes a first variation of the hit variation pattern distribution table “A1 to A6”, and the first variation of the loss variation pattern distribution table includes: A plurality of types of loss variation pattern distribution tables include first layers H1 to H12. The first layer of the variation pattern distribution table is mainly used for determining the variation pattern type.

  In the first hierarchy of each variation pattern distribution table, a variation pattern random number 1 is associated with a variation start command data 1 and a determination area (determination value) for determining the second hierarchy of the variation pattern distribution table. Specifically, the variation start command data 1 and the variation pattern distribution table second hierarchy are determined based on which determination value the variation pattern random number value 1 belongs to. ing. In the figure, as in the case of the winning command distribution table described above, the judgment value is omitted, and only the selection rate is shown.

  Here, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, the relationship between the first layer of the variation pattern distribution table and the winning command distribution table (the relationship between the prefetch variation pattern and the basic pattern) will be described.

  The first variation (FIG. 30) of the hit variation pattern distribution table used in the variation start process is compared with the winning command distribution table (FIG. 22) used in the winning process (prefetch determination). Then, the “winning variation pattern distribution table first layer A1 to A6” and the “winning winning command distribution table a1 to a6” use the same variation pattern random number 1 to store the content of the variation pattern (basic pattern). And the contents of the pre-reading fluctuation pattern) are determined, and the tables are configured so that the determination values for determining the fluctuation pattern coincide with each other. Specifically, for example, typically, referring to the first variation A2 of the hit variation pattern distribution table in FIG. 30, the content thereof is such that the variation pattern random number 1 is in the range of the determination values 0 to 49 (distribution). "Low SP reach A" is selected if it belongs to the value "50" entry column) and "strong SP reach" if it belongs to the range of judgment values 50 to 129 (distribution value "80" entry column). "A" is selected and belongs to the range of the determination values 130 to 168 (corresponding to the description column of the distribution value "39"), "weak SP reach B" is selected, and the range of the determination values 169 to 238 (the distribution (Corresponding to the description column of the value “80”), the content is that “strong SP reach B” is selected. On the other hand, referring to the win winning command distribution table a2 in FIG. 22, the content is such that the random number 1 for the fluctuation pattern is in the range of the judgment values 0 to 49 (corresponding to the above described column of the distribution value “50”). If it belongs, “weak SP reach A” is selected, and if it belongs to the range of judgment values 50 to 129 (corresponding to the above-mentioned column of the distribution value “80”), “strong SP reach A” is selected and the judgment value If it belongs to the range of 130 to 168 (corresponding to the column for the distribution value "39"), "weak SP reach B" is selected, and the range of the determination values 169 to 238 (the description of the distribution value "80" is described). , "Strong SP reach B" is selected (as in other cases). That is, there is a contradiction between the look-ahead variation pattern for one operation-holding ball and the variation pattern of the special symbol when the operation-holding ball is actually subjected to the variation display operation (the variation pattern at the start of the variation). (See the column of “contents for specifying prefetching variation pattern” in FIGS. 22 and 23 and the column of “contents for determining first hierarchy” in FIGS. 30 and 31).

  The reason for this is as follows. Regarding the effect control, at the time of winning (at the time of pre-reading determination), the main control unit 50 sends a “hold addition command” including the pre-reading variation pattern information to the effect control unit 50, and upon receiving this, the effect control unit 51 receives the hold control command. Based on the addition command, effect control related to the pre-reading notice effect, on the other hand, at the start of the change, the main control unit 50 sends a "change pattern designation command" including the change pattern information at the start of the change to the effect control unit 51, The effect control unit 51 receiving this performs the effect control relating to the announcement effect in the symbol change display game based on the change pattern designation command. In such a relationship, if the information on the prefetch variation pattern received by the effect control unit 51 and the information on the basic pattern of the variation pattern at the start of the variation do not match, the content of the prefetch notice effect and the pattern variation display game are displayed. The inconsistency with the content of the notice effect may occur, not only losing the significance of providing the pre-read notice effect, but also causing distrust of the gaming machine and causing a problem that the player's willingness to play is reduced. It is. As such a case, for example, despite the occurrence of the "predictive advance notice effect" in which the hold display related to the advance notice effect changes to a glossy "rainbow color", and the jackpot winning is definitely announced. In addition, there is a case where the result of the symbol change display game for the operation-reserved ball is “losing”. If such a case occurs frequently, there is a possibility that distrust of the gaming machine is caused, and the player's willingness to play is reduced.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, the look-ahead variation pattern and the basic pattern at the start of the variation are closely related, and when the effect control unit 51 determines these effects, inconsistency occurs in both contents as much as possible. I try not to let them.

  However, as an exceptional production mode, a production mode in which “contents of prefetch notice production 演 content of basic pattern”, that is, a production mode in which a contradiction “contents of prefetch variation pattern 内容 content of variation pattern at the start of variation” may occur (Contradictory effects) may be included. For example, even though the hold display related to the look-ahead notice production is a "red" display in which the jackpot winning expectation is relatively increased, during the symbol change display game targeting the activated reserve ball, there is no hot notice production. Is not generated (as if the normal fluctuation pattern was selected), and if the "red" display is, for example, the "SP reach confirmed" hold display, the operation-hold ball is targeted. There is an effect mode in which N reach is made to appear during the symbol variation display game. In order to prevent the player from feeling distrust due to the contradiction, such a production mode is selected with an extremely low probability in the case of a loss, and is selected only in the case of a jackpot winning. It is also preferable that the game is selected only in the case of a big hit. In this way, when a contradictory effect occurs, the contradictory effect can be made to function as a kind of premium effect, such as an extremely high expectation of winning a jackpot or a notification of a jackpot winning confirmation. The “contradictory effect” as described above is effective in increasing the interest of the game, in that a result that is contrary to the expectation is derived after temporarily deceiving the player.

  In addition, at the time of the loss, as in the case of the above-mentioned hit, the look-ahead variation pattern and the basic pattern at the start of the variation are closely related, and when the effect control unit 51 determines these effects, We try not to cause contradictions in the content.

  More specifically, the first layer (FIG. 31) of a loss variation pattern distribution table used in the fluctuation start processing and the loss winning command distribution table (FIG. 23) used in the prize processing (prefetch determination). In comparison, the contents of the basic pattern determined in accordance with the random number value 1 for the fluctuation pattern in the first hierarchy H1, H5 to H12 of the loss fluctuation pattern distribution table, and the determination value for determining the basic pattern are determined by the loss winning command. In the distribution tables h1 to h9, the content of the prefetch variation pattern determined according to the variation pattern random number 1 and the determination value for determining the prefetch variation pattern are matched. At the time of the loss, as in the case of the hit described above, the look-ahead variation pattern and the basic pattern at the start of the variation are closely related, and when the effect control unit 51 determines these effects, both contents are (See the column of "contents for specifying prefetch variation pattern" in FIGS. 22 and 23, and the column of "contents for determining first hierarchy" in FIGS. 30 and 31). The first layer H2 to H4 of the loss variation pattern distribution table does not correspond to any of the loss winning command distribution tables. The content of the basic pattern that can be selected here is the same as that of the first variation H1 of the loss variation pattern distribution table, and only the selection rate is different. With respect to the first tier H2 to H4 of the losing variation pattern distribution table, the presence of “undefined (normal variation pattern or variation pattern with reach) designation” in the losing prize command distribution table h1 causes the prefetch variation pattern and the basics at the start of the variation. It is related to the pattern so that no problems occur.

  The first layer of the loss variation pattern distribution table according to the present embodiment includes the following characteristic elements. Focusing on the loss variation pattern distribution table first layers H5 and H7, these are all selected in the case of “special figure 1 loss B”, and the loss variation pattern distribution table first layer H5 is “Normal A” and the first layer H5 of the loss variation pattern distribution table are selected in the case of “Normal B” (see FIG. 29). Here, referring to FIG. 31, in both cases, any one basic pattern is selected from a plurality of types of common basic patterns (weak SP reach A or strong SP reach A). Each selectivity is different. Specifically, in the first variation of the loss variation pattern distribution table H5, the selectivity of the weak SP reach A is relatively higher than that of the strong SP reach A, and the first variation of the first variation of the loss variation pattern distribution table. In H7, conversely, the strong SP reach A has a relatively higher selectivity than the strong SP reach A.

  Focusing on the first layer H6, H8 of the loss variation pattern distribution table, these are all selected in the case of “Tokuzu 1 Loss C”, and the first layer H6 of the loss variation pattern distribution table. H6 is selected in the case of "normal A", and the loss variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy H8 is selected in the case of "normal B" (see FIG. 29). Here, referring to FIG. 31, in both cases, any one basic pattern is selected from a plurality of common basic patterns (weak SP reach B or strong SP reach B). Each selectivity is different. Specifically, in the loss variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy H6, the selectivity of the weak SP reach B is relatively higher than that of the strong SP reach B, and the loss variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy H6. In H8, conversely, the strong SP reach B has a relatively higher selectivity than the strong SP reach B.

  This is the appearance of a reach effect that has a relatively high jackpot winning expectation in the case of losing B and C during “Normal B” than in the case of losing B and C during “Normal A” In the present embodiment, it means that the rate during the "normal B" can be increased in the "normal B" than in the "normal A". In other words, during the "normal B", Is more likely to give a player a sense of expectation of winning a jackpot. As a result, in the case of the “normal B”, the player can be given more sense of expectation of winning a big hit, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

(C) Variation pattern determination processing (S446 to S447)
Next, the variation pattern determination processing (S446 to S447) will be described. After acquiring the variation start command data 1 and the variation pattern distribution table second level in the process of S445, the CPU 201 acquires the variation pattern random number 2 stored in the determination random number storage area of the RAM 203 (S446). Then, referring to the second layer of the variation pattern distribution table, the “variation start command data 2” and the “variation time table” corresponding to the variation pattern random number 2 are acquired (S447).

  With reference to FIGS. 32 and 33, the second layer of the variation pattern distribution table will be described. FIG. 32 shows the “hit variation pattern distribution table second hierarchy” selected by the hit variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy, and FIG. 33 shows the “loss variation pattern distribution table” selected by the loss variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy. Minute table second hierarchy ".

  As shown in the drawing, the second layer of the hit variation pattern distribution table of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of hit variation pattern distribution tables, the second level AA1 to AA9. Further, the second layer of the loss variation pattern distribution table includes a plurality of second layers HH1 to HH12 of the loss variation pattern distribution table. The second layer of the fluctuation pattern distribution table is mainly used for specifying individual fluctuation patterns included in the fluctuation pattern types determined in the first layer of the fluctuation pattern distribution table.

  In the second layer of each variation pattern distribution table, the variation pattern random number 2, a variation start command data 2, and a determination area (determination value) for determining the variation time table are defined in association with each other. Specifically, the fluctuation start command data 2 and the fluctuation time table are determined depending on to which of the determination values the fluctuation pattern random number 2 belongs. In the figure, as in the case of the winning command distribution tables (FIGS. 22 and 23) described above, the determination values are omitted, and only the selectivity is shown.

  When the "change start command data 2" is determined, a change pattern at the start of change, which is the specific content of the basic pattern, is determined. For example, when the content of the variation start command data 1 determined in the first layer of the variation pattern distribution table is a variation pattern type of “weak SP reach A”, the content is determined by the second layer of the variation pattern distribution table. As for the content, the specific content of the “weak SP reach A”, that is, one of “weak SP reach A1 to weak SP reach A3” among the “weak SP reach A” types is determined.

  The “variation time table” includes “TIMTBL-A1 to TIMTBL-A21” determined in the second layer of the hit variation pattern distribution table, and a “variation time table” determined in the second layer of the loss variation pattern distribution table. A plurality of types of variable time tables “TIMTBL-H1 to TIMTBL-H24” are included. When this fluctuation time table is determined, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is determined, and this fluctuation time is the execution time of the current symbol fluctuation display game (symbol game).

  The “variation time table” includes “TIMTBL-A1 to TIMTBL-A21” determined in the second layer of the hit variation pattern distribution table, and a “variation time table” determined in the second layer of the loss variation pattern distribution table. A plurality of types of variable time tables “TIMTBL-H1 to TIMTBL-H24” are included. When this fluctuation time table is determined, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is determined, and this fluctuation time is the execution time of the current symbol fluctuation display game (symbol game).

  Here, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes the following characteristic elements with respect to a special variation pattern (variation pattern on the special symbol 2 side) relating to the special symbol 2 (special symbol 2 operation reserve ball). In this regard, the variation pattern distribution table selection table of FIG. 29, the first level of the hit variation pattern distribution table of FIG. 30, the first level of the loss variation pattern distribution table of FIG. 31, the second level of the loss variation pattern distribution table ( This will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, referring to the fluctuation pattern distribution table selection table of FIG. 29, “special figure 2 reservation 0 loss A” to “special figure 2 reservation 3 loss A” (offset values “04H” to “07H after correction at fluctuation start” )), “Special Figure 2 Loss B” (the offset value “0AH”), and “Special Figure 2 Loss C” (the same offset value “0BH”), “Normal A” and “Normal B” ( In the case of the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) “01H” “02H”), only the first level H4 of the loss variation pattern distribution table is selected, and in the case of “normal C”, the loss variation pattern distribution is performed. Only the table first hierarchy H9 is selected.

  Referring to the first layer of the loss variation pattern distribution table H4 and H9 in FIG. 31, the first layer H4 of the loss variation pattern distribution table has only the “normal variation 3” type. And the first layer H9 of the loss variation pattern distribution table designates only the “special normal fluctuation” type (normal fluctuation pattern type for normal C). In other words, in the case of “Normal A” to “Normal C”, it is in the “non-electric support state”, and in the case of the loss winning in the non-electric support state, the “normal fluctuation pattern” "Type only. The specific variation pattern is, for example, the variation pattern at the start of the variation when referring to the second variation HH3, HH9 of the variation variation pattern distribution table determined by the first variation layer H4, H9. In the case of “normal A” and “normal B”, “normal fluctuation 3 s (fluctuation time 3 seconds)”, and in the case of “normal C”, “special normal fluctuation 10 s (fluctuation time 10 seconds)”. In this embodiment, a single “normal variation 3 s” (variation time 3 seconds) is included in the “normal variation 3” type, and a single “special normal variation 10 s (variation time 10 seconds) is included in the“ special normal variation ”type. ) "), But the present invention is not limited to this. Each variation type may include a plurality of types of normal variation patterns.

  In addition, the loss variation pattern selected during the “normal C” of the present embodiment has the following characteristic elements. Referring to the column “Normal C” (variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) “02H”) in the variation pattern distribution table selection table in FIG. 29, during “Normal C”, regardless of the number of active balls , The loss variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy H9, H10 is selected. However, the first layer H10 of the loss variation pattern distribution table is selected according to the loss type, and in the present embodiment, the “special figure 1 loss B” (the offset value after correction at the start of the fluctuation “08H”) and the “specific It is selected in the case of "FIG. 1 Loss C" (the same offset value "09H"). Further, the first layer H9 of the loss variation pattern distribution table designates only the "special normal variation" type (normal variation pattern type for normal C) as described above. In general, even when there is no electric support, the number of operation-holding balls can change in a relatively short time (in a general ball game machine, the operation-holding ball number can be changed during one symbol change display game). By using this, a variation pattern corresponding to the number of operation-holding balls is selected so that the effect time (symbol is changed) for each symbol variation display game. It is possible to cause a change in the execution time of the variable display game, and to generate a variety of effects (as such a game state, the present embodiment uses “normal A” and “normal C”). (See especially FIG. 29). However, if the effect time of the symbol variation display game is made different according to the number of activated balls, the effect time of the symbol variation display game frequently changes in a short period of time, and the symbol variation display game extends over a plurality of symbol variation display games. Therefore, it may be difficult to continuously develop a closely related production (for example, a story-like production in a story style).

  Also, it is highly probable that the number of active balls at the start of the current symbol variation display game is different from the number of active balls at the end of the game, and the variation pattern of the special symbol changes according to the number of active balls. If so, it is not possible to predict the effect time of the next symbol variation display game. In addition, in order to produce the above-mentioned story-like production, it is conceivable to use a look-ahead preview production, but a continuous preview production such as a look-ahead preview production is a continuous preview production targeting the existing operation pending ball. Therefore, the number of times is limited to the maximum number of pending storages (four in the present embodiment). That is, the problem is that firstly, there is a possibility that the rendering time may change for each symbol variation display game, and secondly, the close association may be increased beyond the maximum of four games. There is a point that it is not possible to make the production that has.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to minimize the length of the effect time, a specific game state (normal C) in which a variation pattern is selected regardless of the number of active balls is provided, and the specific game state is set. By setting the number of continuations (the number of symbol variation display games (the number of variations of the special symbol)) to at least the number exceeding the maximum number of reserved memories, the above-described narrative style effect can be easily developed for a long period of time. Like that. In particular, in the modified example in which the function of the latent probability change is provided, when the control of the latent probability change is performed in the “normal C”, the gaming state works as a gaming state in which the jackpot lottery probability can be kept secret. It is extremely effective to develop a narrative-like effect that excites the expectation of a high-probability state over a relatively long number of games under the state, in order to improve the interest of the game. In the case of the ST machine, in order to leave the player with an expectation of a high-probability state, if the number of continuations of the “normal C” is S and the specified number of STs is T, the “maximum number of stored storages (4)” It is preferable to satisfy the relationship of <S ≦ T ”. More preferably, “the maximum number of reserved storages (4 times) <S <T”. In the case of the above “maximum pending storage number (4 times) <S <T”, “normal C” ends before the specified number of STs ends and shifts to “normal A”. Even when the mode shifts to “normal A”, the expectation of the high probability state remains until the specified ST number of times ends. The reason is that the player cannot know the internal game state accurately. Therefore, even if the transition from “normal C” to “normal A” under the low-probability state occurs, the player enjoys the game with expectation of the high-probability state until the specified number of STs ends. Become like As a result, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased as compared with the case where the relationship of “maximum on-hold storage number (4 times) <S = T” is provided.

  Also, in the present embodiment, in the case of “Special figure 1 loss B” or “Special figure 1 loss C” in the normal C, the “special reach” type of the fluctuation pattern with reach (the fluctuation pattern type with reach for normal C) is This is selected (see the column of “variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy H10” in FIGS. 29 and 31). However, in the case of a loss during the “normal C”, the configuration may be such that the variation pattern with reach is not selected at all and only the “normal special variation 10 s” that is the normal variation pattern is selected. In this way, in the event of a loss, only the “special normal fluctuation 10 s” having the same fluctuation pattern is selected each time, regardless of the number of active balls and the type of the loss. As a result, as long as the losing is continuously won, the game progresses while the execution time of the symbol change display game for each time, that is, the production time has the same time width, so that in developing the story-like production, Placed under a valid gaming state. In the case of a big hit, a specific effect (for example, special reach 1 to 3) specified by the winning fluctuation pattern can be generated. For example, as a part of a story style effect, end the story development. When a special effect such as a special epilogue effect (in this case, one mode of the reach effect based on the special reach 1 to 3) occurs, it is possible to notify the big hit winning determination (may include the small hit). Become. The "story-like production" described above is, for example, a "combat production" in which a battle is performed while confronting an enemy (when a big hit is won, a victory production in which the enemy falls. When a loss is won, a defeat production in which an enemy is attacked) ”, Or“ Storyline production (when the big hit is won, the last story production of the last story of the story, when the loss is won, the continuous production that continues the story ”), design fluctuation display For each execution of the game, a command instruction (for example, a button announcement effect, and a command instruction such as "press an effect button to defeat an enemy!") Is given. At the time of winning, there is no particular limitation as long as some story development is performed, such as an unfulfilled command where the enemy remains))).

(D) Special symbol fluctuation time setting processing (S448)
Returning to the description of FIG. 27 again, next, the above-described special symbol variation time setting process (S448) will be described. After obtaining the variable time table in the process of S447, the CPU 201 refers to the obtained variable time table and stores the variable time of the special symbol in the “special symbol accessory operation timer” (S448). The “special symbol accessory operation timer” is one of the timer management areas in the RAM 203 that manages a timer related to the game operation control of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Such a timer management area includes a special symbol determination timer, which will be described later, in addition to the special symbol accessory operation timer.

(E) Variation pattern designation command creation processing (S449)
Next, based on the “fluctuation start command data 1” acquired in the process of S445 and the “fluctuation start command data 2” acquired in the process of S447, a “fluctuation pattern designation command” for designating the variation pattern at the time of the start of the variation is generated. It is created (S449).

  Then, a variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control unit 51 (S450: variation pattern designation command transmission processing). Thus, the process exits the special symbol variation pattern creation process and proceeds to the process of S413 in FIG.

  FIG. 34 and FIG. 35 show a list of the variation pattern designation commands created in the variation pattern designation command creation process of S449. FIG. 34 is a list showing a list of hit variation pattern designation commands, and FIG. 35 is a list showing a list of loss variation pattern designation commands.

  The “fluctuation pattern designation command” is one of the effect control commands, and is composed of 2 bytes. The variation pattern designation commands of the present embodiment include a plurality of types of commands such as “variation patterns A1 to A21” as hit variation pattern designation commands and “variation patterns H1 to H24” as loss variation pattern designation commands. When the fluctuation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control unit 51, a decorative design designation command is transmitted subsequently (S415 in FIG. 24). The effect control unit 51 receiving these commands determines an effect to appear in the current symbol variation display game based on information included in each command, and performs an effect control process based on the effect. Thus, the effect during the symbol variation display game is realized.

  Next, a game state viewed from the viewpoint of the variation time specified in various variation patterns will be described with reference to a list of loss variation pattern designation commands in FIG.

  The normal fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment includes “normal fluctuation 12 s (fluctuation time 12 seconds)” (variation pattern H1) and “normal fluctuation 8 s (fluctuation time 8) that can be selected during“ normal A ”or“ normal B ”. Second) (variation pattern H2), “normal variation 3s (variation time 3 seconds)” (variation pattern H3), “special normal variation (variation time 10 seconds)” (variation pattern that can be selected during 'normal C') H17), and “normal variation during probability variation 2 s (variation time 2 seconds)” (variation pattern H21) that can be selected during the “probability variation state”.

(D-1: High-speed fluctuation state)
Of these normal fluctuation patterns, attention is paid to “normal fluctuation during probable change 2 s”. The “normal variation 2s during the probable variation” is a variation pattern in which a relatively short variation time is defined, and in the present embodiment, is a variation pattern in which the shortest variation time is defined in all variation patterns. . Here, in the loss variation pattern in the “probable variation state”, a single variation pattern “normal variation during probability variation 2 s” is set, and in the case of “loss A” having the highest winning probability among the loss types. The normal fluctuation pattern is selected. Therefore, in the case of the loss winning in the “probable change state”, a high-speed change pattern in which the change time width of the special symbol is “2 seconds” is selected with high probability. That is, during the probable change state, the average digestion time of the symbol fluctuating display game (the average time of the symbol fluctuating display game per game or the time of the symbol fluctuating display game per unit time) is longer than that of the other probable change states. It is placed under a “high-speed fluctuation state” that becomes relatively short.

  Such a “high-speed fluctuating state” is useful mainly in a gaming state that places importance on the gaming properties, such as “increase the average digestion speed of the game and increase the time efficiency regarding the progress of the game”. In particular, during the probable change state, the game state is changed to "state with power support + high probability state + special symbol time saving state" to improve the game digestion speed per unit time and make it easier to win big hits. Become. When placed in such a gaming state, many players want to get a big hit faster than enjoying the effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the above-described “high-speed fluctuation state” is generated during the probable fluctuation state. When the "time saving state" is configured to be able to be generated, the jackpot lottery probability is in the low probability state, but the lottery frequency is improved to "the state with the electric support + the special symbol time saving state". In this case as well, the above-mentioned “high-speed fluctuation state” may be generated as in the above-mentioned “probable fluctuation state”.

(D-2: Low speed fluctuation state)
For the "high-speed fluctuation state", a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns in which a relatively long fluctuation time is defined, such as "normal fluctuation 12 s (fluctuation time 12 seconds)" or "normal fluctuation 8 s (fluctuation time 8 seconds)", are selected. In the easy-to-play game state, the game is placed under a "low-speed fluctuation state" in which the average digestion time of the symbol fluctuation display game is relatively long. Under such a "low-speed fluctuation state", the average digestion time of the symbol fluctuation display game is longer than in the "high-speed fluctuation state", but instead, the production time can be made longer, so " This is useful in a gaming state where emphasis is placed on gaming characteristics such as “enjoy”. In the case of a gaming state where the jackpot lottery probability is low or the probability is high, there are many players who want to enjoy the game while enjoying the effect, contrary to the above-described probable change state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the case of “normal A” or “normal B”, the “low-speed fluctuation state” is generated.

(D-3: Quasi-constant speed fluctuation state)
Further, in the present embodiment, as in the case of “normal C”, “special normal fluctuation 10 s (fluctuation time 10 seconds)” is selected with a high probability at the time of loss, regardless of the number of active balls, and each time A "quasi-constant speed fluctuation state" in which the digestion time of the symbol fluctuation display game is substantially constant is generated. Under such a “quasi-constant speed fluctuation state”, as described above, the execution time of the symbol fluctuation display game for each time, that is, the effect time is almost constant, so that the game progresses, so that the game progresses a plurality of times (in particular, (A number of times larger than the maximum number of stored memories), a special game state in which an effect having a close relationship (a story-style effect of a story tailoring) can be generated. Note that even during the “probable change state”, “normal fluctuation during probable change 2 s” will be selected with a high probability at the time of a loss, regardless of the number of active balls, so in this case also the “quasi-constant fluctuation state” I can say. In the “normal C” and the “probable change state” of the present embodiment, the “reach-variable pattern” having a longer fluctuation time (production time) than the “normal fluctuation pattern” at the time of a loss can be selected. A configuration may be employed in which no variation pattern is selected, or a configuration in which the selectivity of a reach variation pattern is extremely low. Also in this case, the state becomes a “quasi-constant speed fluctuation state”, which is effective in generating the story-like effect.

  Next, the special symbol change processing (S307) will be described. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol change processing (S307) of FIG.

  In FIG. 36, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is zero, that is, whether or not the fluctuation time of the special symbol has elapsed (S451). If the special symbol auditors operation timer is not zero (S451: NO), the special symbol change time has not yet elapsed, that is, the special symbol is changing, so the special symbol change processing is performed without doing anything. Exit.

  If the special symbol auditors operation timer has become zero (S451: YES), a "stop change command" indicating that the change of the special symbol has ended is transmitted to the effect control unit 51 as an effect control command (S452). . In response to the fluctuation stop command, the effect control unit 51 grasps that the special symbol fluctuation display game has ended after the fluctuation time of the special symbol has elapsed, and stops (decision-displays) the decoration symbol currently being fluctuation-displayed. Thus, the decorative symbol variation display game is terminated at the same time as the special symbol variation display game is terminated.

  Next, as a setting process at the time of stopping the fluctuation of the special symbol, the special symbol determination signal output time (for example, 100 ms) is stored in the special symbol determination timer of the RAM 203, and the fixed display time (for example, 500 ms) is stored in the special symbol character operation timer. ) Is stored, the special symbol operation status is switched to “under check (03H)” (03H is stored in the special symbol operation status), 00H (OFF state) is stored in the special symbol changing flag, and the special symbol 1 change counter is stored. Then, 00H is stored in the special symbol 2 change counter and cleared (S453), and the process exits the special symbol change process. The "special symbol determination signal output time" is a margin time for securing the output time of the special symbol determination signal for notifying that the special symbol has been fixedly displayed from the frame external terminal board 21 to the hall computer. is there. The “confirmed display time” is a time (stop display time) for holding the stop display when the special symbol change display is completed and the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  When the process of S453 is completed, the process exits the special symbol change process, performs the special symbol display data update process of S309 in FIG. 11, and then exits the special symbol management process, and proceeds to the special electric accessory of S060 in FIG. Proceed to management processing.

  Next, the processing during the special symbol confirmation time (S308) will be described. FIGS. 37 and 38 are flowcharts showing the details of the special symbol confirmation time processing (S308) of FIG.

  37 and 38, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is zero (S471). The “specified display time” is set in the special symbol auditors operation timer here (see S453 in FIG. 36). Until the above-mentioned special symbol auditors operation timer becomes zero (S471: NO), the process is exited during this special symbol confirmation time without doing anything.

  If the special symbol accessory operation timer has become zero (S471: YES), the special symbol operation status is switched to "standby (01H)" assuming that the special symbol change display game has ended (special symbol operation status). (S472), and stores the game state determination number (YJ) corresponding to the current game state in the game state determination area of the RAM 203 (S473).

  Next, a big hit determination flag is acquired, and the state of the big hit determination flag is determined (S474).

  If the big hit determination flag is ON (= 5 AH) in the determination in S474 (S474: = 5 AH), various setting processes at the time of stopping the big hit symbol are performed (S475). Here, 00H (OFF state) is stored in the big hit determination flag, and 5AH (ON state) is stored in the condition device operation flag as various setting processing at the time of stopping the big hit symbol (processing before the start of the big hit game). General electric equipment opening extended status flag, normal symbol time reduction status flag, normal symbol probability change status flag, special symbol time reduction status flag, special symbol probability change status flag, special symbol time reduction counter, special symbol probability change counter, and special symbol variation count 00H (OFF state) is stored in each of the counters, 00H (normally A is specified) is stored in the fluctuation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode), and a game state notification LED output number for designating turning on / off of the game state notification LED In the special symbol confirmation time. The “game state notification LED” is a state notification unit that reports current game state information. The game state notification LED (state notification means) of the present embodiment is used to notify whether or not the special symbol time reduction state is set. The CPU 201 changes the notification mode of the game state notification LED (state notification unit) according to the game state notification LED output number. For example, when the game state notification LED output number is “00H”, it is currently not in the special symbol time reduction state (game state notification LED: light-off state (non-special symbol time reduction state notification), and in the case of “01H”, At this time, the fact that the special symbol is in the special symbol time reduction state is notified (game state notification LED: lighting state (special symbol time reduction status notification)).

  If the big hit determination flag is in the OFF state (= 00H) in the determination in S474 (S474: $ 5AH), then the small hit determination flag is acquired, and the state of the small hit determination flag is determined (S476). If the small hit determination flag is OFF (= 00H) (S476: $ 5AH), the process proceeds to S478. When the small hit determination flag is ON (= 5AH) (S476: = 5AH), various setting processes when the small hit symbol is stopped are performed (S477). Here, 00H (OFF state) is stored in the small hit determination flag and 5AH (ON state) is stored in the small hit flag as various setting processing (small hit game start processing) when the small hit symbol is stopped. When the various setting processes at the time of stopping the small hit symbol are finished, the process proceeds to S478.

  When the process proceeds to S478, it is determined whether or not the special symbol time reduction counter (remaining number of times in the special symbol time reduction state) is zero (S478). If the special symbol time reduction counter is zero (S478: YES), the process proceeds to S483 without doing anything.

  If the special symbol time-saving counter is not zero (S478: NO), the special symbol time-saving counter is decremented by 1 (S479) as the consumed amount of the current variation, and whether the special symbol time-saving counter after the subtraction is zero. It is determined whether or not it is (S480).

  If the special symbol time saving counter after the subtraction is not zero (S480: NO), the number of times of ending the special symbol time saving state has not reached 100, so the process proceeds to S483 without doing anything.

  When the special symbol time reduction counter after subtraction is zero (S480: YES), the processing for setting the time reduction end is performed assuming that the number of times of ending the special symbol time reduction state has reached 100 (S481). Here, as a setting process at the end of the time saving, 00H (OFF state) is set to each of the general electric appliance opening extended state flag, the ordinary symbol time saving state flag, the ordinary symbol probability change state flag, and the special symbol time saving state flag, and the fluctuation is performed. 00H is stored in the pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) and 00H (non-special symbol time reduction state designation) is stored in the game state notification LED output number. As a result, from the next game, the player is placed under the state without the electric support.

  When the setting process at the end of the time saving in S481 is completed, a “time saving end command” including the special symbol time saving state including the end information (the state transition information without electric support) as the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control unit 51 (S482). . The “time reduction end command” is a type of a “game state designation command” for designating the current game state or notifying that the game state is to be shifted. Understand that there will be no support. In the present embodiment, the transition from the state with the electric support to the state without the electric support is the same as the transition from the probable change state to the normal A. Therefore, when the effect control unit 51 receives this “time-saving end command”, For example, when starting a decorative symbol variation display game to be performed next, a background image (background effect) for the “normal A effect mode” is switched to perform an effect control process under the effect mode, or as a launch position. For example, an effect control process for causing a "launch position guidance effect (left-handed notification effect)" to instruct that the player should aim at the left downflow path 3b is performed.

  Next, when the process proceeds to S483, it is determined whether or not the special symbol probability change counter (the remaining ST count) is zero (S483).

  If the special symbol probability change counter is zero (S483: YES), the process proceeds to S488.

  If the special symbol probability change counter is not zero (S483: NO), the special symbol probability variation counter is decremented by 1 as the current special symbol variation count (S484), and the special symbol probability variation counter after the subtraction is zero. Is determined (S485).

  If the special symbol probability change counter after the subtraction is not zero (S485: NO), the process does not do anything, because the ST specified count (100 times) has not been reached, and proceeds to the process of S487.

  If the special symbol probability change counter after subtraction is zero (S485: YES), it is determined that the number of times the special symbol has fluctuated reaches the ST specified frequency of 100, and a setting process at the end of the probability change is performed (S486). Here, as the transition setting processing to the normal game state with the end of the probable change state, the general electric appliance open state extended state flag, the ordinary symbol time reduction state flag, the ordinary symbol probable state flag, the special symbol time reduction state flag, and the special symbol probable state 00H (OFF state) is stored in each of the flags, 00H is stored in the fluctuation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode), and 00H (non-special symbol time reduction state designation) is stored in the game state notification LED output number. As a result, the jackpot lottery probability is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state from the next game.

  When the setting process at the end of the probable change in S486 is completed, the process proceeds to S487, and whether or not the special symbol change frequency counter is zero, that is, the game state transition prescribed number of times (at the time of transition to “normal B”: game state transition regulation) It is determined whether or not the number of times 100 (at the time of transition to “normal C”: 15 or 30 times) is zero (S487).

  If the special symbol change counter is zero (S487: YES), the process exits the special symbol confirmation time period without doing anything.

  If the special symbol change frequency counter is not zero (S487: NO), the special symbol change frequency counter is decremented by 1 as the consumed amount of the current change frequency (S488), and the special symbol change frequency counter after the subtraction is zero. It is determined whether or not it is (S489).

  If the special symbol variation counter after the subtraction is not zero (S489: NO), it is determined that the prescribed number of game state transitions has not been reached, and the process exits this special symbol confirmation time without doing anything.

  If the special symbol variation counter after the subtraction is zero (S489: YES), it is determined that the number of variations of the special symbol has reached the specified number of game state transitions, and a transition setting process to "normal A" is performed (S490). Here, “00H (normal A designation)” is stored in the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) as the transition setting process to “normal A”. As a result, the selection condition of the variation pattern of the special symbol is changed. This S490 processing functions as selection condition switching means for switching and controlling the selection condition of the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the establishment of the predetermined selection change condition. Thereby, in the next special symbol variation display game, the variation pattern of the special symbol in “Normal A” is selected.

  Next, a "game state designation command" including "normal A" transition information is transmitted to the effect control unit 51 as the effect control command (S491). With this “game state designation command”, the effect control unit 51 grasps that “normal B” or “normal C” ends, and “normal A” starts from the next game. Thus, when starting the decorative symbol variation display game to be performed next, the effect control unit 51 switches to the background image (background effect) for the “normal A effect mode”, and performs the effect control process in the effect mode. Do.

  As described above, when the process exits during the special symbol confirmation time, the special symbol display data updating process of S309 in FIG. 11 is performed, the process exits the special symbol management process, and the process proceeds to the special electric accessory management process of S60 in FIG. move on.

  Next, the special electric accessory management process (S060) in FIG. 5 will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing details of the special electric accessory management process in S060.

  In FIG. 39, the CPU 201 first determines the state of the small hit flag (S501). If the small hitting flag is ON (= 5AH) (S501: = 5AH), a small hitting process for controlling a series of operations of the special variable winning device 50 relating to the small hitting game is performed (S504). Exit from the special electric auditors management process.

  If the small hit flag is OFF (= 00H) (S501: $ 5AH), then the state of the condition device operation flag is determined (S502). When the condition device operation flag is in the OFF state (= 00H) (S502: $ 5AH), in this case, it is not during the small hit game (S501: $ 5AH), and it is not during the big hit game. Exit from the character management process.

  When the condition device operation flag is ON (= 5AH) (S502: = 5AH), processing according to the special electric auditors product operation status (00H to 04H) is performed (S503: special electric auditors status branch processing). The “special symbol operation status” is a status value indicating the behavior of the special winning opening 22. The status value is changed according to the processing state and stored in the special symbol operation status storage area of the RAM 203.

  In the special symbol operation status branching process of S503, the special symbol operation status is any one of “starting process (00H)”, “operation start process (01H)”, “continuation determination (03H)”, and “end process (04H)”. Depending on the status value, the corresponding process is called and executed. Specifically, when the special electric auditors product operation status is “starting process (00H)”, the big hit start process (S505) is performed. When the object operation start process (S506) is in operation (02H), the special electric auditors operation process (S507) is performed. When the continuation determination is in progress (03H), the special electric auditors operation is performed. If the continuation determination process (S508) is “ending process (04H)”, the big hit end process (S509) is called and executed. By these processes, the operation of the special variable winning device 50 relating to the big hit game is controlled.

  Here, the above-described “during start processing (00H)” indicates that the game is in a standby state before the start of the big hit game, and the “during operation start processing (01H)” is that the game is in a standby state before the start of the round game. "In operation (02H)" indicates that the round game is being executed, and "Continuation determination (03H)" indicates that it is being determined whether or not to continue the next round game. "Big hit end processing (04H)" indicates that the big hit game end processing is in progress.

  When any one of the above-described steps S505 to S509 is completed, the process exits the special electric auditors product management process and proceeds to the right strike notification information management process of S061 in FIG.

  At the start of the big hit game, the special electric accessory operation status is set to the initial status value “start processing (00H)”. Therefore, when a big hit occurs, the big hit start processing is performed first.

  In the big hit start process (S505 in FIG. 39), 5AH (ON state) is stored in the accessory continuous operation device operation flag, and the special electric accessory operation status is switched to “operation start process in progress (01H)” (special electric 01H is stored in the accessory operation status), and 01H is stored in the continuous number counter. The above-mentioned "operator continuous operation device operation flag" is a flag for designating an operation state of the accessory continuous operation device. When the flag is ON (= 5AH), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is in progress. (The round game can be continued), and if the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the accessory continuous operating device is not operated (the round game cannot be continued). The “continuous number counter” is a counter for storing the number of continuous round games, that is, the current number of rounds. Since the continuous number counter here is “01H”, the current round number indicates the first round.

  Next, the maximum number of rounds (the specified number of rounds) and the round display LED number are stored in the corresponding storage areas of the RAM 203 in accordance with the special symbol determination data (big hit type). Stores time. Thereby, the big hit start processing is completed, the special electric accessory management processing is exited, and the flow proceeds to the right strike notification information management processing of S061 in FIG.

  In the special electric auditors goods operation start process (S506 in FIG. 39), the "start interval time" of the first round (1R) and the "interval before opening" of the second and subsequent rounds are monitored by the special symbol auditors operation timer. You. Each time the interval time elapses and a special winning opening opening operation is performed, a “special winning opening opening command” is transmitted to the effect control unit 51 each time. The “large winning opening opening command” includes round game start information (round effect start instruction information) and current round number information, and is used by the effect control unit 51 to display a round effect corresponding to the number of rounds. Used for

  Next, a special winning opening operation time setting table (not shown) is obtained, and a special winning opening opening time setting process is performed. In the special winning opening opening time setting process, the special winning opening opening time according to the special symbol determination data and the current number of rounds is referred to the special winning opening opening time setting table by referring to the special winning opening operation time setting table. To be stored. As a result, the special electric auditors product operation start process is completed, the process exits the special electric auditors product management process, and proceeds to the right strike notification information management process of S061 in FIG.

  In the special electric auditors during operation process (S507 in FIG. 39), a large winning opening maximum winning number confirmation process is performed. In the special winning opening maximum winning number confirmation process, the number of winning balls to the special winning opening 22 is mainly counted, and it is confirmed whether or not the winning number of balls reaches the maximum winning number.

  Next, check the value of the special symbol auditors operation timer, and if the monitored special winning opening operation time has elapsed, it is determined that the special winning opening in the current round game has been closed, and a "round end command" is issued. It is transmitted to effect control unit 51. The “round end command” is used when the effect control unit 51 presents a “round end effect” during the interval time between round games.

  Next, as various setting processes when the round game is over, the special electric auditors product operation status is switched to “continuation determination (03H)” (03H is stored in the special electric auditors operation status), and the special symbol auditors operation timer Is stored with the remaining sphere discharge time (for example, 1980 ms). As a result, the special electric auditors product in-operation process is completed, the process exits the special electric auditors product management process, and proceeds to the right strike notification information management process of S061 in FIG.

  In the special electric auditors product operation continuation determination process (S508 in FIG. 39), the value of the continuous number counter is acquired, and it is determined whether or not the current round number has reached the maximum round number of the specified round number. When the maximum number of rounds is reached, as a process at the end of the round game continuation, 1 is added (+1) to the continuous number counter, and the end interval between round games including the remaining ball discharge time (1980 ms in the present embodiment) Set the time.

  In addition, as a setting process for starting the next round game after the current round game is completed, 00H (OFF state) is stored in the special electric auditors product operation flag, and the special electric auditors product operation status is set to “operation start process in progress”. (01H) ”(02H is stored in the special electric accessory operation status). As a result, the special electric auditors product operation continuation determination process is completed, the process exits the special electric auditors product management process, and proceeds to the right strike notification information management process of S061 in FIG.

  In the big hit end processing (S509 in FIG. 39), if the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes zero (the end interval time has elapsed), the value of each transition state buffer is set as a part of various settings at the end of the big hit. Stored in status flag. Specifically, each value of the transition state buffer set in the game state transition preparation processing of S411 during the special symbol change start processing (S411 of FIG. 24) is used to release the general electric role object for designating the game state. Extended status flag, normal symbol time reduction status flag, normal symbol probability change status flag, special symbol time reduction status flag, special symbol probability change status flag, special symbol time reduction counter, special symbol probability variation counter, fluctuation pattern distribution designation number, and special symbol The values are stored in the variation counters, respectively. Thereby, the game state after the big hit game is specified.

  Subsequently, various setting processes at the end of the big hit are performed. Here, as the various data used during the big hit game control process, the condition device operation flag, the accessory continuous operation device operation flag, the continuous number counter, the maximum number of rounds, the normal electric character opening extended state buffer, the normal symbol time saving transition Status buffer, normal symbol probable change transition status buffer, special symbol time-saving state transition status buffer, special figure probable change transition status buffer, special figure time-saving counter buffer, special figure probable change counter buffer, fluctuation pattern distribution designation number buffer, special figure fluctuation The number counter buffer, the round display LED number, and the game state determination number (YJ) are each cleared (00H is stored), and the special electric accessory operation status is switched to “start processing (00H)” (special electric accessory operation). 00H is stored in the status).

  Next, a game state notification information update process for updating the game state notification information is performed. The process here is to check whether the special symbol time saving state flag is ON (= 5AH) or OFF ($ 5AH). 01H is stored in the status notification LED output number.

  When the big hit end processing is finished, a series of control processing related to the big hit game is finished. After exiting the big hit end processing, the flow proceeds to the right-handed notification information management processing of S061 in FIG.

  Next, the effect control processing on the effect control unit 51 side of the present embodiment will be described. The processing of the effect control unit 51 mainly includes a predetermined main process (effect control main process: FIG. 40) and a timer interrupt process (effect control timer interrupt process started by a regular interrupt from the CTC: 43).

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the main process (produce control side main process) on the performance control unit side. The effect control unit 51 (CPU 241) starts the main process on the effect control side shown in FIG. 40 when the game machine body is externally powered on.

  In the main processing on the effect control side, the CPU 241 first performs necessary initialization processing before the start of the game operation (S571). Here, as the initial setting processing, for example, command reception interrupt setting, movable body starting point return processing, CTC initial setting, timer interrupt permission, initial setting of register values in the CPU including each part of the microcomputer, etc. I do.

  When the initial setting process of S571 is completed, the main loop process of S573 to S578 is performed at predetermined time intervals as a process for normal operation, and otherwise, the effect soft random number updating process of S80 is repeated.

  In the processing of S572, the CPU 241 refers to the counter value for the main loop update cycle, and determines whether or not the main loop update cycle that triggers the execution of the main loop processing has arrived (S572). The main loop update cycle counter is a counter that is updated in a main loop update process (S696 in FIG. 43) during a later-described effect control-side timer interrupt process. In the present embodiment, the main loop processing is performed about every 16 ms. Until the main loop update cycle arrives (S572: NO), the random numbers for various effects lottery are updated (S579: Various random numbers for effect software update processing).

  When the main loop update cycle has come (S572: YES), the CPU 241 performs a reception command analysis process (S573). In the received command analysis processing, it is monitored whether or not an effect control command is stored in the command reception buffer. If the effect control command is stored, the command is read out, and the effect control processing corresponding to the read effect control command is read out. I do. The effect control commands include the hold addition command, the hold subtraction command, the variation pattern designation command, the decorative design designation command, the variation stop command, and the like, which have already been described. For example, when a fluctuation pattern specification command is received and stored in the reception buffer, in the command analysis process, the fluctuation pattern information (the fluctuation time of the special symbol, the winning type, and the time at the start of the fluctuation) included in the fluctuation pattern specification command One or more types of effect patterns are determined on the basis of the information such as the fluctuation pattern) and the current operation pending ball number information. The effect pattern determined here serves as "parts effect" as an element constituting the effect scenario. Subsequently, a time schedule for determining at what timing and with how much production time width the determined production pattern (parts production) is determined, thereby forming a production scenario. Then, the effect scenario data is stored in the scenario setting area of the RAM 243. A variety of effect patterns (parts effects) incorporated into the effect scenario are developed one after another or simultaneously, thereby realizing a "effect scenario" in a broad sense. In addition, in the case where the “reserved ball number button announcement effect” is incorporated in the determined effect scenario, the “non-operation effect scenario” when the operation button (effect button) 12 for the effect is not operated is set as the basic effect scenario. To be built. When the operation button 12 is operated during the execution of the button announcement effect, it is necessary to replace the non-operation effect scenario and change to the “operation effect scenario” when the operation button 12 is operated. The processing related to such a scenario change is performed in “scenario update processing” in S574 described below.

  In this scenario updating process, the contents of the timer necessary for executing the effect pattern are updated. A representative example of the timer is an effect scenario timer that manages a time schedule related to the timing of the effect. For example, during a fluctuation period (decorative symbol fluctuation period) in which a decorative symbol is variably displayed, which is substantially the same as a fluctuation period (special symbol fluctuation period) in which a special symbol is variably displayed. On the axis, a time schedule of what effect patterns are to be produced by the effect means with how much time width is managed by the timer. Such an effect scenario timer is also used in an LED data update process (S575) and an effect character control data update process (S577) described later. Here, the effect scenario timer is monitored, and when the time of occurrence of one effect arrives, sound data for the speaker 53 and a liquid crystal command for image display control are created, and each is stored in the designated area of the RAM 243. . It should be noted that the LED data for the optical display device is created by an LED data update process (S575) described later, and the motor control data for the movable body accessory is created by a later-described production role control data update process (Step 577). .

  In the scenario update process, the basic effect scenario determined in the received command analysis process (S573) may be rewritten as needed. As described above, when the “reserved ball number button announcement effect” is incorporated in the basic effect scenario, it is necessary to change the operation effect scenario to a different operation effect scenario from the current non-operation notice effect effect scenario. Here, if it is confirmed that the operation button (production button) 12 has been operated during the button announcement production, the operation production scenario is changed to “operation production scenario” (for example, parts production is rearranged), and the changed production scenario data is converted. Reset to the above scenario setting area.

  Next, an LED data update process is performed (S575). In the LED data update process, LED data for an optical display device such as a decorative lamp unit or an LED is created based on the effect scenario data and the effect scenario timer, and stored in the designated area of the RAM 243. The data created here is used in an effect LED management process during a timer interrupt process described later.

  Next, a sound output process is performed (S576). In this sound output process, the sound data created in the scenario updating process of S074 is acquired, and if there is sound data to be reproduced, a sound effect is output from the speaker 53 through the sound control unit (sound source LSI). Thereby, the sound effect according to the effect scenario is realized.

  Next, the processing for updating the special effect object control data is performed (S577). In the effect combination control data update process, motor control data for a movable object is created based on the effect scenario data and the effect scenario timer. The data created here is used in a production-of-effects material operation management process (S694 in FIG. 43) during a timer interrupt process described later.

  Next, a noise countermeasure management process for monitoring malfunction of the sound source LSI or the like is performed (S578). If the program goes into a runaway state due to a malfunction, the watchdog timer times out, the CPU is automatically reset, and returns from the runaway state. Thus, the main loop processing is completed, and the effect soft random number update processing of S579 is performed until the next main loop update cycle arrives.

  Next, the command reception interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a command reception interrupt process on the effect control side. This command reception interruption process is executed with higher priority than the later-described effect control side timer interrupt process (FIG. 43) when the effect control command is received from the main control unit 50.

  First, when an interruption based on a strobe signal from the main control unit 50 occurs during execution of the main processing shown in FIG. 40, the effect control unit 51 (CPU 241) saves the contents of the register to the stack area (S581) and receives the data. The rendered effect control command is stored in the command receiving buffer of the RAM 243 (S582), and the contents of the saved register are restored (S583). As a result, the command reception interrupt processing ends, and the processing returns to the effect control unit main processing before the interruption, and the effect control main processing is performed until the next interruption based on the strobe signal occurs. As described above, when various effect control commands transmitted from the main control unit 50 are received, the command reception interrupt processing is executed, and when the effect control command is received, the command is stored in the command reception buffer. Is done.

  Next, details of the received command analysis processing shown in S573 of FIG. 40 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the CPU 241 determines whether or not an effect control command is stored in the command reception buffer (S590). If the effect control command has not been stored, the reception command analysis processing ends. On the other hand, if the received command is stored, a process of reading out the effect control command is performed (S591). Then, processing is performed to determine what kind of command the read production control command is. Specifically, whether the command is a hold addition command (S592), whether the command is a hold subtraction command (S593), whether the command is a variation pattern command (S594), whether the command is a decorative symbol designating command. (S595), it is determined whether or not the command is a fluctuation stop command (S596). If it is determined that the received command is not one of these commands, other effect control command receiving processing is executed (S597).

  On the other hand, if the effect control command read in S591 is a hold addition command, the control proceeds to S598, and the hold addition command reception processing is executed. If the received command is a subtraction command, the control proceeds to S599 to execute a hold subtraction command reception process. If the command is a variation pattern command, control proceeds to S600, where a variation pattern command reception process is performed. If the command is a decorative symbol designating command, the control proceeds to S601, and a decorative symbol designating command receiving process is executed. If the command is a fluctuation stop command, control proceeds to S602, where a fluctuation stop command reception process is performed.

  Each processing of the hold addition command reception processing (S598), the hold subtraction command reception processing (S599), and the variation pattern designation command reception processing (S600) will be described later in detail.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 43, a description will be given of the timer interrupt processing on the effect control side. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the effect control-side timer interrupt processing. This effect control-side timer interrupt process is started by interruption every predetermined time (about 1 ms) from the CTC, and is executed during execution of the effect control-side main process.

  In FIG. 43, when a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 201 saves the contents of the register in the stack area (S691), and then performs an effect button input management process (S692). In this effect button input management process, the presence or absence of an operation (ON operation) detection signal from the effect button 12 is monitored, and when it is confirmed that the operation detection signal has been received, the detection information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 243. Store. This information is used for the button announcement effect.

  Next, a liquid crystal command transmission process is performed (S693). In this liquid crystal command transmission processing, if there is a liquid crystal command created in the scenario update processing (S574) during the production control side main processing of FIG. 40, the liquid crystal command is transmitted to the display control unit (liquid crystal control CPU). , The image display control for the image display device 25 is executed. Thereby, the image effect according to the effect scenario is realized.

  Next, management of the production of the special effect is performed (S694). In the control of the production of the special character, the control signal is outputted to the motor of the special character through the drive control unit based on the motor control data for the special character created in the control data control processing (S577). Thereby, a visual effect by the movable object according to the effect scenario is realized.

  Next, effect LED management is performed (S695). In the effect LED management, the decorative lamp unit 45 and the LED are turned on and off through the light display control unit based on the LED data created in the LED data update process (S575). Thereby, the light effect according to the effect scenario is realized.

  Next, a main loop update process for managing a main loop update cycle is performed (S696). In this main loop update processing, the main loop update cycle counter is updated for each interrupt (main loop update cycle counter + 1). The main loop update cycle counter is a counter that circulates through a range (for example, 0 to 31) that is a multiple of 16 by increment processing.

  After the processing of S691 to S696, the contents of the saved register are restored (S697). As a result, the timer interrupt processing is terminated, the processing returns to the effect control-side main processing before the interruption, and the effect control-side main processing is performed until the next timer interrupt occurs.

  44 to 46 show, among the processes executed in the received command analysis process (S573 in FIG. 40), those which are closely related to the prefetch notice effect. Hereinafter, the case where the “hold addition command”, the “variation pattern designation command”, and the “decorative design designation command” are received will be described.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a received command analysis process when a hold addition command is received. This suspension addition command is an effect control command transmitted in S326 of the special figure 1 starting port check processing of FIG. 12 or S346 of the special figure 2 starting port check processing of FIG.

  In FIG. 44, when the effect control unit 51 (CPU 241) receives the hold addition command, it first analyzes the content of the command and acquires the prefetch determination result information (S711). Here, the acquired information is stored in the prefetch information storage area of the RAM 203. In the look-ahead information storage area, the look-ahead information storage area corresponding to the special design 1 side and the special design 2 side (the look-ahead information storage area corresponding to the special design 1 side and the special design 2 A corresponding prefetch information storage area is provided on the side. In addition, these prefetch information storage areas are provided with a reservation 1 prefetch information storage area to a reservation n prefetch information storage area (n = 4 in the present embodiment) corresponding to the number of operation suspension balls, and each of them has a maximum operation suspension. The pre-read determination result information for the number of balls can be stored. For example, if the hold addition command received this time is a command “B707H”, the CPU 241 grasps the contents of “special figure 1 hold two designation, strong SP reach A, and loss B” (prefetch variation pattern X7). Then, this is stored in the reserved 2 pre-reading information storage area on the special symbol 1 side. As a result, it is possible to specify what kind of pre-read determination result the existing operation-holding ball has.

  In the case of the modified example having the above-mentioned read-ahead prohibition control function, a step of determining whether or not read-ahead is prohibited is inserted after the step of S711. Instead, control is performed so as to proceed to the processing of S718 described below.

  The process proceeds to S713, and it is determined whether the “continuous notice counter” is zero (S713). The “continuous notice counter” is a counter for defining a prohibition period for prohibiting the occurrence of a prefetch notice effect repeatedly. Specifically, when the current operation pending ball is set as a target of execution of the prefetching advance announcement effect by the prefetching advance announcement lottery of S714 described below (when the prefetching advance announcement lottery is won), the current operation pending ball is consumed ( This is a counter for preventing the newly generated operation-holding ball from being set as the execution target of the prefetching effect until the variation display operation is performed). The “continuous notice counter” stores the current value of the number of pending operation balls for the reason described above (see S717 described later).

  If the continuous notice counter is not zero (S713: NO), it is determined that the prefetch notice lottery is prohibited, and the process proceeds to S718 without doing anything.

  When the value of the continuous advance notice counter is zero (S713: YES), it is determined that the prefetch advance notice lottery is permitted, and the prefetch advance notice lottery process is performed (S714). In this look-ahead preview lottery process, based on the look-ahead variation pattern information, whether or not to execute “a look-ahead preview effect of a hold display change system (change system at the time of winning)” (hereinafter, referred to as a “hold-ahead look-ahead preview effect”) and “image It is determined by lottery whether or not execution of a prefetch notice effect of a display change system (change system at the start of fluctuation) (hereinafter referred to as “background prefetch notice effect”) is performed. Note that the prefetching preliminary lottery is performed on the condition that there is no reach variation pattern type in the prefetch variation pattern relating to the existing operation pending ball. The confirmation of the presence / absence of the fluctuation pattern with reach is performed by checking the information in the pre-reading information storage area of the special symbol 1 if the current hold addition command relates to the operation holding ball of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 If it is related to the operation reserve ball on the side, it can be performed by confirming the information in the prefetch information storage area on the special symbol 2 side. If the pre-read determination result information is “undefined (normal fluctuation / reach)”, the fluctuation pattern at the start of fluctuation may be a fluctuation pattern with reach. It is preferable to consider it.

  In the present embodiment, only when the 'preliminary advance notice effect' is generated, the 'background advance notice effect' is redundantly generated to clearly indicate which operation pending ball is the target of the advance notice effect. At the same time, it has become possible to fuel the expectation of winning big hits. Therefore, in the pre-reading advance lottery, (I) whether only the reserved pre-reading advance effect can be executed, (II) both the reserved pre-reading advance effect and the background pre-reading effect can be executed, or (III) any pre-reading advance effect Three cases, such as not to be executed, are determined by lottery. Which case is determined depends on the winning type (in the present embodiment, the big hit type, the small hit type, the losing type) and / or a “prefetch notice lottery table (not shown) associated with the content of the prefetch variation pattern. ". In this look-ahead preview lottery table, the above (III) has the lowest expectation of big hits, and the case of (II) tends to have higher expectation of big hits than the case of (I). The selectivities of the above (I) to (III) are determined. Specifically, the reach type (for example, the weak SP reach A type or the weak SP reach) having a relatively low jackpot expectation degree is considered in consideration of the selection type of the winning type and the prefetch variation pattern determined by the main control unit 50 side. In the case of the B type, the selection rate of the case (I) is relatively high, and in the case of a big hit or a big hit expectation, a reach type (for example, a strong SP reach A type or a strong SP reach) is relatively high. In the case of (B type), the selection rate of the case (II) is determined to be relatively high. In the case of the normal variation pattern type, the selection rate of the case (III) is set to be relatively high.

  Note that, in addition to the above (I) to (III), the above-mentioned prefetch notice lottery may include a case where (IV) a lottery is performed to determine whether to execute only the background prefetch notice effect. (V) In the case where the prefetching effect (prefetch announcement effect of the role) by the movable body accessory (not shown) is configured to be executable, the movable body actor is set to the “holding prefetch announcement effect” and / or the “background”. This may include a case where a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to be executable together with the “read ahead notice effect” or alone. In the case of including the above (IV) and / or (V), the main control unit 50 determines which one of the cases (I) to (V) has a higher expectation of big hit win. It can be freely determined in consideration of the selection rate of the winning type and the selection rate of the prefetch variation pattern.

  Note that in any of the above cases (I) to (V) or in any of the cases (I) to (V), a control (gasoline) in which a big hit prefetch notice is performed with a low probability even though no big hit occurs. Notice control) is performed. In addition, a control (thinning-out control) for not performing the pre-reading notice of the big hit is performed even if the big hit occurs while the pre-reading notice is executable. Note that both or one of the gaseous notice control and the thinning control may not be performed.

  Next, as a result of the prefetch notice lottery in S714, when it is determined that the prefetch effect is executable, the prefetch operation status is set to “01H” in the case of (I), and the prefetch operation status is set to “02H” in the case of (II). Is determined not to execute any of the prefetching advance notice in the above (III), “00H” is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 243 as the prefetching operation status (S715).

  Next, the pre-reading determination operation status is determined (step 716). When the prefetching operation status is “00H” (S716: = 00H), the prefetching announcement effect is not performed, and the process proceeds to S718 without doing anything.

  On the other hand, if the pre-reading operation status is other than “00H” (S716: $ 00H), the number of operation-holding balls (the number of stored storages) is stored in the continuous notice counter (S717). For example, if the hold addition command received this time is a command “B706H”, the command is “special figure 1 hold 2 designation”, and therefore, the continuous notice counter indicates “02H” indicating the hold 2 Is stored. As a result, the prefetch notice lottery for the new operation pending ball is prohibited for a certain period. Note that this counter value is decremented by one each time the old operation-holding ball generated earlier is consumed in the process of receiving a decorative symbol designating command in FIG. 46 described later.

  When proceeding to the process of S718, a hold addition display process is performed (S718). In this hold addition display processing, the effect data relating to the hold display of the hold display units 28 and 29 is stored in the hold display data storage area (hold display scenario setting area) of the RAM 243 based on the result of the hold look-ahead preview lottery. In the same manner as the hold storage area of the RAM 203, the hold display data storage area (the special figure 1 hold display data storage corresponding to the special symbol 1) corresponds to the special symbol 1 side and the special symbol 2 side. An area and a special figure 2 reserved display data storage area corresponding to the special symbol 2 are provided. These hold display data storage areas are provided with hold 1 display data storage area to hold n display data storage area (n is the maximum number of hold displays: n = 4 in the present embodiment), and each holds the maximum operation hold ball. Production scenario data for several minutes of hold display can be stored. The CPU 241 can specify what hold display is to be performed on the hold display units 28 and 29 with reference to the hold display effect scenario data in the hold display data storage area.

  Regarding the above-mentioned production scenario for hold display, if the “prefetch notice lottery” in S714 is not won (losing) (read-ahead notice operation status = 00H), the production data for normal hold display (for example, the hold icon “ Effect data of “blue”) is stored. On the other hand, when the lottery is won in the pre-reading notice lottery (pre-reading notice operation status $ 00H), the production data for the reserved pre-reading notice (dedicated hold display) (for example, the hold icon “blue, yellow, green, red, or rainbow”) Effect data) is stored. It should be noted that how many reserved colors are used is determined in a “hold color selection table (not shown) associated with the winning type (in the present embodiment, the big hit type, the small hit type, the loss type) and / or the content of the prefetch variation pattern. ) ". In the reserved color selection table, the reserved color selection rate is determined such that the big hit winning expectation tends to be high in the relationship of “blue <yellow <green <red <rainbow”. For example, in the case of a "big hit" rather than a "losing", and in the case of a reach type having a relatively high jackpot winning expectation, a reserved color having a high jackpot winning expectation is selected with a high probability. I have.

  In the present embodiment, when the “read ahead notice lottery” is won, the color of the hold icon related to the operation reserve ball targeted for the look ahead notice production is, for example, any one of yellow, green, red, or rainbow (usually (Blue), and the pending display appears continuously until the operation-reserved ball is consumed (until it is subjected to the variable display operation). Although the details will be described later, when the “background look-ahead preview effect” is also simultaneously won, the look-ahead preview effect (lightning effect) using the dedicated preview image (lightning bolt image) is displayed on the screen of the image display device 25 together with the reserved look-ahead preview effect. Appears, and the pre-reading notice effect (lightning effect) using the lightning image appears continuously.

  The look-ahead preview lottery process in S714 is based on the look-ahead determination result by the look-ahead determination means (the first look-ahead determination means on the special figure 1 side or the second look-ahead determination means on the special figure 2 side) as the production start condition (the look-ahead determination information (On condition that an effect control command (pending addition command) including the above) is received), and acts as a notice execution determination means for judging whether or not to execute a look-ahead advance notice effect for notifying information related to the result of the look-ahead determination. Further, in the processing of S718 or S755 to S760 described later, when the advance notice effect is judged to be executable by the notice execution determining means, the prefetch notice effect is displayed on the decorative symbol display means (image display device 25). It acts as a notice effect control means for controlling the output.

  In the present embodiment, the form in which the pre-read notice effect of both the hold display change system and the image display change system is generated by the image display on the image display device 25 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the pre-reading notice effect of the hold display system is configured to be able to appear on the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a hold indicator provided at an appropriate position of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the pre-read notice effect of the image display change system can be presented by the image display device 25 by separate effect means. May be. In this case, the notice effect control means includes: a reservation look-ahead notice control effect means for controlling the appearance of the pre-fetch notice effect of the hold display change system with respect to a dedicated hold indicator (not shown); The image display device 25) may include a function unit as image prefetch notice control means for controlling the appearance of the prefetch notice effect of the image display change system. Further, the prefetch notice effect may be expressed by an operation mode of a movable object (not shown) provided at an appropriate position of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In this case, the notice effect control means may include a movable body control means for controlling the appearance of a prefetch notice effect for the movable object.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a received command analysis process when a variation pattern designation command is received. This variation pattern designation command is an effect control command transmitted in S412 of the special symbol variation pattern creation processing of FIG.

  In FIG. 45, when the effect control unit 51 (CPU 241) receives the variation pattern designation command, it first analyzes the content of the command (S731), obtains the variation pattern information of the special symbol as the content, and It is stored in a predetermined area (S725). The effect scenario during the symbol variation display game is not yet determined at this time, but is determined when a decorative symbol designation command transmitted subsequent to the variation pattern designation command is received. That is, the effect scenario in the symbol variation display game is determined based on the variation pattern information stored here and the information (special symbol determination data information) included in the decorative symbol designation command.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a received command analysis process when a decorative symbol designating command is received. This decoration symbol designation command is an effect control command transmitted in S415 of the special symbol variation start process of FIG.

  In FIG. 46, when the effect control unit 51 (CPU 241) receives the decoration designating command, it first analyzes the content of the command and acquires the content (S751).

  Next, a decorative symbol stop symbol lottery process is performed (S752). In the stop decoration symbol lottery process, based on the fluctuation pattern information obtained in the process of S732 and the winning type information included in the decoration symbol designation command, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol (decorative symbol stop) are finally stopped. Symbol combinations) are determined by lottery. For example, in the case of the hit variation pattern accompanied by the reach state, when the type of the big hit at that time is the 16R opening probability variable big hit, first, the left symbol is randomly selected, and the decorative symbol that can form the reach symbol with the left symbol is determined as the right symbol. Then, based on the determined left symbol and right symbol, the middle symbol is determined so as to be finally stopped at the decorative symbol row related to the 16R opening probability big hit. Thereby, the combination of the decorative symbols when the present decorative symbol change display game is completed is determined. Then, the determined decorative design data is stored in the decorative design data storage area of the RAM 243.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice counter is zero (S753). If the continuous notice counter is zero (S753: YES), the process proceeds to S757 without doing anything.

  When the continuous notice counter is not zero (S753: NO), the prefetch operation status is acquired and determined (S754). If the prefetch operation status is other than “02H” (S754: $ 02H), the process proceeds to S757 without doing anything.

  If the prefetch operation status is “02H” (S754: = 02H), in this case, the background prefetch advance notice effect is executed, so the process proceeds to S755 to perform the background prefetch advance notice setting process (S755). In this background prefetching advance setting process, first, one of the plurality of types of background prefetching advancement effects is determined by lottery based on the fluctuation pattern information obtained in the process of S732. For example, one of a plurality of types of lightning effects, including a lightning lightning effect of a lightning strike, a lightning lightning effect of a medium lightning strike, and a lightning lightning strike of a lightning lightning, which expresses a lightning intensity level, is determined by lottery. . Which lightning effect is to be generated is determined by a “lightning effect selection table (not shown)” associated with the variation pattern. In this lightning production selection table, the selection rate of the lightning production species is determined so that the jackpot winning expectation degree tends to be high in the relationship of “lightning strike <medium lightning <strong lightning”.

  As described above, since the “pre-reading fluctuation pattern” determined at the time of winning and the “basic pattern related to the fluctuation pattern at the start of the fluctuation” determined at the start of the fluctuation, substantially the same pattern type is selected. There is a close relationship between the jackpot winning expectation based on the hold color of the hold icon and the jackpot winning expectation based on the lightning effect. More specifically, in the case where the reserved look-ahead preview effect and the background look-ahead preview effect appear more than when the reserved look-ahead preview effect appears alone, the jackpot winning expectation degree is more clearly indicated. Has become. For example, if the reserved color is “red” and the lightning effect is “strong lightning”, the jackpot winning expectation is dramatically increased, but even if the reserved color is “red”, the lightning effect is “weak lightning”. In the case of, the jackpot winning expectation is lower than that. Thus, in the present embodiment, a clearer jackpot winning expectation degree is suggested when a plurality of pre-reading advance notice effects are mixed than when a single look-ahead advance notice effect appears.

  In the background prefetch notice setting process, the number of executions of the background prefetch notice effect is set to the same value as the value of the continuous counter (the value of the continuous counter is stored in the background notice execution counter), and the prefetch operation status is switched to “00H” ( 00H is stored in the prefetch operation status). Thereby, when one hold addition command is received and it is determined to execute the background look-ahead notice effect, the background look-ahead notice setting process is performed at the start of the change of the oldest operation-pending ball generated earlier, but the next time, When another subsequent addition command is received, the background prefetch notice setting process is not performed unless the continuous notice counter is zero and the prefetch operation status is "02H". That is, in the present embodiment, a new pre-reading notice effect is not generated unless the operation-holding ball targeted for the pre-read notice effect is consumed, and the occurrence of a duplicate pre-read notice effect is prohibited. Note that a new look-ahead notice effect may be generated before the operation-holding ball targeted for the look-ahead notice effect is consumed, and control may be performed so as to perform a duplicate look-ahead notice effect.

  Next, when the flow proceeds to S756, 1 is subtracted from the continuous notice counter as the digestion amount of the current operation reserve ball (S756).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the background notice execution counter is zero (S757). If the background notice execution counter is not zero (S757: NO), 1 is subtracted from the background notice execution counter as the consumed portion of the operation pending ball (S758), and the lightning effect of S759 is determined to be the background look-ahead notice effect execution. The process proceeds to an effect scenario setting process. On the other hand, if the background notice execution counter is zero (S757: YES), it is determined that the background prefetch notice effect is not executed, and the flow proceeds to the effect scenario setting process without lightning effect of S761.

  In the lightning effect-presenting effect scenario setting process of S758, an effect scenario including a lightning effect, which is a background look-ahead notice, is determined as a notice effect to appear during the present decorative design change display game. Accordingly, when one of the lightning effects is selected as the background prefetch notice effect, a lightning image appears on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 at the start of the change. On the other hand, in the effect scenario setting process without lightning effect in S761, an effect scenario excluding the lightning effect which is the background prefetch notice is determined. The production scenario determines a plurality of types of preliminary productions as part productions based on the information (fluctuation pattern information, winning type, etc.) included in the fluctuation pattern designation command and decorative design designation command, and the current production mode. An effect scenario is constructed, and this data is stored in the scenario setting area of the RAM 243.

  When the above-described effect scenario setting process is completed, various setting processes required to start the decorative symbol change display game are performed (S760). Here, various settings required for starting the decorative symbol change display game including the hold display shift processing are performed. In the above-mentioned suspension display shift processing, the suspension display data storage area (the suspension 2 display data storage area, the suspension 3) corresponding to the suspension display data n storage area (n = 2, 3, 4), along with the start of the decorative design change effect. The on-hold data stored in the display data storage area and the on-hold 4 display data storage area) are overwritten on the on-hold display data storage area corresponding to 'n-1', respectively, and a free area is provided in the on-hold 4 display data storage area. . Since the effect scenario data for hold display is not stored in the hold display data storage area which is an empty area, in this case, the hold display effect is not performed, and the corresponding display portion is displayed in an unlit state. Thus, the CPU 241 refers to the hold display effect scenario stored in the hold display data storage area, and performs an effect display in which the position of the existing hold display unit is shifted one by one toward the old storage position as a whole. At the start of the decorative symbol change display game, a hold display is performed to show a state in which the operation hold ball has been consumed. Note that the look-ahead information storage area of the RAM 203 is also stored in the look-ahead information storage area corresponding to the hold n look-ahead information storage area (n = 2, 3, 4), similarly to the above-described shift processing of the hold display data storage area. The prefetching determination result information is overwritten in the prefetching information storage area corresponding to 'n-1', an empty area is provided in the reservation 4 prefetching information storage area, and the prefetching determination when the next reservation addition command is received An area for storing the result information is secured.

  When the process of S760 is completed, the process exits the decorative symbol designation command receiving process, and thereafter, the decorative symbol variable display game is started. As described above, on condition that the first control command (hold addition command) is received, the effect control unit 51 determines that the predetermined change start condition is not satisfied and the hold information is not yet digested and the symbol game (the symbol change) A notice effect control means for appearing and controlling a notice effect (look-ahead notice effect) for giving notice of information about what the display result of the symbol game based on the hold information is about the display game); Effect display device (for example, an image display device) on the condition that the control command (variation pattern designation command) is received (in the present embodiment, the decorative pattern designation command following the variation pattern designation command is received). 25) A symbol game execution control means for starting the execution of the decorative symbol game (decorative symbol change display game).

(1st Embodiment)
Next, a first embodiment of the reserved ball number button notice will be described. First, details of the effect button input management processing shown in S692 of FIG. 43 will be described with reference to FIG. The CPU 241 determines whether or not there has been an operation for notifying the number of reserved balls button (S775). If not, the effect button input management process ends. On the other hand, if the player operates the effect button 12, a YES determination is made in S775 and the control proceeds to S776, in which it is determined whether or not the reach is other than the high expectation reach. The high expectation reach is a reach in which the jackpot occurrence expectation is extremely large, and in this embodiment, for example, a special reach. When the high expectation reach is being displayed by the image display device 25, control is performed so as not to perform the reserved ball number button announcement effect in order to make the player gaze at the high expectation reach. Therefore, in the case of the high degree of expectation reach, a control to display a message indicating that the reserved ball number button cannot be announced by the image display device 25 is performed (S777).

  On the other hand, if the reach currently displayed on the image display device 25 is not the high-expected degree reach, it is determined whether or not the button operation is invalid (S778). The button operation invalid period is a period indicated by invalid (1) shown in FIG. If it is the button operation invalid period, control is performed to display a message indicating that the button operation is invalid period on the image display device 25 (S779).

  If it is not the button operation invalid period, it is determined whether or not there is a reserved ball number (S780). The reserved ball number button announcement effect is to execute the button announcement effect only for the number of reserved balls when there is a reserved ball number, and to display the message that the reserved ball number is accumulated when there is no reserved ball number Is displayed on the image display device 25 (S781). If there is a reserved ball number, it is determined whether the value of the reserved ball number button notice operation counter has reached the upper limit (S782). The reserved ball number button notice operation counter is incremented and updated by "1" every time the player operates the effect button 12 to execute the reserved ball number button notice effect. In S782, it is determined whether or not the count value of the reserved ball count button notice operation counter has reached the current reserved ball count (special figure 1 operation reserved ball number + special figure 2 activated reserve ball number). Also, if the reach displayed in this special map change is to be developed into the latter half of the super reach (see FIG. 52), the number of reserved balls at the end of the preliminary announcement button production effect in the first half of the super reach is displayed. The button notice operation counter is cleared once, and the reserved ball number button notice operation counter is also cleared at the end of the reserved ball number button notice effect in the latter half of the super reach. Therefore, for example, in the first half of the super reach, if the number of reserved balls is “5”, it is determined whether or not the value of the reserved ball number button notice operation counter has reached “5”. When the number of reserved balls is "5", it is determined whether or not the value of the reserved ball number button notice operation counter has reached "5" even in the latter half of the super reach.

  If the number of reserved balls button notice operation counter has reached the upper limit, the control proceeds to S784, and control is performed by the image display device 25 to display a message indicating that the number of reserved balls has been used up for the notice effect. On the other hand, if the value of the reserved ball count button notice operation counter has not yet reached the upper limit, a process of adding and updating “1” to the reserved ball count button notice operation counter is performed (S783).

  Next, details of the scenario update processing shown in S574 of FIG. 40 will be described with reference to FIG. In the effect scenario updating process, when the player operates the effect button 12 to execute a reserved ball number button announcement effect, the effect scenario set in S759 or S761 in FIG. Is a process for executing a reserved ball number button announcement effect. Specifically, the effect data relating to the hold display of the hold display units 28 and 29 is stored in the hold display data storage area (scenario setting area for the number of reserved balls button notice) of the RAM 243. In the same manner as the hold storage area of the RAM 203, the hold display data storage area (the special figure 1 hold display data storage corresponding to the special symbol 1) corresponds to the special symbol 1 side and the special symbol 2 side. An area and a special figure 2 reserved display data storage area corresponding to the special symbol 2 are provided. These hold display data storage areas are provided with hold 1 display data storage area to hold n display data storage area (n is the maximum number of hold displays: n = 4 in the present embodiment), and each holds the maximum operation hold ball. Production scenario data for several minutes of hold display can be stored. The CPU 241 refers to the reserved ball count button advance notice scenario data in the reserved display data storage area so as to specify what reserve ball number button preliminary effect display is to be performed on the reserve display units 28 and 29. It has become. When the reserved ball number button announcement effect is performed, the background image is also unique to the reserved ball number button announcement effect (see FIG. 53 (c)). Therefore, control is performed to change not only the scenario of the reserved display data storage area but also the scenario of the background image from a normal background scenario to a scenario specific to the reserved ball number button announcement effect.

  First, it is determined whether or not the reach displayed by the current variation is a reach that can execute the reserved ball number button notice (S765). As described above, in the case of a high expectation reach (for example, a special reach), it is set so as not to execute the reserved ball number button announcement effect, and when a reach excluding such a high expectation reach is displayed. The control advances to S766 for performing processing for changing the special reserved number display images 28 and 29 to an effect scenario for changing to the button display image (button effective image) 27. As a result, for example, the special reserved number display images 28 and 29 shown in FIG. 53A are changed to button display images (button effective images) 27 and displayed (see FIG. 53B).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the reserved ball number button notice operation counter is “1” (S767). If it is not “1”, that is, if it is 0 or 2 or more, this scenario update processing ends. On the other hand, when the reserved ball number button advance notice operation counter is "1", a process of selecting a table is performed with reference to the reserved ball number button notice table selection table (S768). The scenario used for the reserved ball number button announcement effect is that the table is referred to based on the reserved ball number button announcement random number and is randomly selected and determined at a predetermined probability, and the table to be referred to is selected. Is a reserved ball count button notice table selection table. FIG. 49A shows an example of the reserved ball number button notice table selection table.

  With reference to FIG. 49 (a), the reserved ball count button notice table selection table is composed of a two-dimensional table of a big hit, a loss, and an extended reach and a non-developed reach. The extended reach is, for example, as shown in FIG. 52, an extended effect is displayed from the normal reach (normal reach), the first half of the super reach is displayed, and then the latter reaches the second half of the super reach. In the case where the jackpot is derived and displayed as a display result due to the current fluctuation, the table 1 is selected when the extended reach is displayed, and the table 2 is selected when the non-developed reach is displayed. When the loss is derived and displayed as a display result due to the current fluctuation, the table 3 is selected when the extended reach is displayed, and the table 4 is selected when the non-developed reach is displayed.

  Next, returning to FIG. 48, a process of extracting a reserved ball number button notice random number is performed (S769). The reserved ball number button announcement random number is repeatedly executed by counting up from 0, counting up to the upper limit of 99, and then counting up again from 0. The count value at the time of extraction at S769 is randomized. Is extracted as Next, the table selected in S768 is searched based on the random number extracted in S769, and a process of determining a reserved ball number button advance notice scenario is performed (S770). The table to be searched in S770 will be described with reference to FIGS. 49 (b) to (d) and FIG.

  First, Table 1 selected at the time of the big hit and when the extended reach is displayed will be described with reference to FIG. In Table 1, in order to support the extended reach, the extended reach is divided into the first half and the second half, and the production is performed in the first half of the production scenario by the color of the number of reserved balls. Performing by type. Four types of scenario data are stored. These four types of scenario data are configured to be selected based on the reserved ball number button preview random number, and a random number area for determining to which region the extracted reserved ball number button preliminary random number belongs belongs. It is stored as a subscript. For example, if the extracted number of reserved balls button preview random number is a value belonging to the range of 0 to 39, the first half of the rendering scenario is white → blue → green → red → red → red → red → gold, rendering scenario In the latter half, an effect scenario of 1 → 1 → 2 → 2 → 4 → 4 → 5 → 5 is selected.

  The numbers 1, 2, 3... In the latter half of the effect scenario are numbers representing the effect characters shown in the button press result variation (the latter half of the reach) in FIG. 1 is an effect character of "Resentment" is displayed on the image display device 25, 2 is an effect character of "Hate" is displayed on the image display device 25, and 3 is an effect character of "Atsui" is displayed on the image display device 25. It is configured to:

  Similarly, when the extracted reserved ball number button announcement random number belongs to the area of 40 to 59, the scenario in the second row of Table 1 is selected. As a result, every time the player operates the effect button 12, the button display corresponding to the hold storage display is displayed in white → blue → green → green → red → red → red → gold. Further, in the latter half of the rendering scenario, every time the player operates the rendering button 12, "resentment", "hatred", "hot", "hot", "hot hot", "hot hot", "hot hot" , The effect character of “Atari” will be displayed. However, the number-of-reserved-balls-button announcement effect that exceeds the number of retained memories when the player operates the effect button 12 is not performed. For example, when the number of operation reserved balls in the special figure 1 is 2 and the number of operation reserved balls in the special figure 2 is 3, the reserved ball number button announcement effect can be executed up to a total of 5 times by 2 + 3. Specifically, in the case of the second stage scenario of Table 1 described above, white → blue → green → green → red is executed in the first half of the rendering scenario, and 1 → 2 → 3 → 3 → 4 are executed. However, if the number of reserved balls increases further in the latter half of the rendering scenario, the reserved ball number button announcement effect can be executed by the increased amount.

  The role indicated by the reserved color in the first half of the rendering scenario will be described with reference to FIG. If the effect color as the reserved color is white, it indicates the default, blue indicates that the jackpot expectation is low, green indicates that the jackpot expectation is medium, and red indicates Indicates that the jackpot expectation is high, and in the case of gold, the jackpot expectation is 100%, that is, it is determined.

  On the other hand, the role of the effect characters displayed in the latter half of the effect scenario will be described with reference to FIG. "Resentment" indicates a default, "Hate" indicates a low jackpot expectation, "Atsui" indicates a medium jackpot expectation, In the case of, the big hit expectation is large, and in the case of “Atari”, the big hit expectation is 100%, that is, it is determined. In any of Tables 1 to 4, the expectation degree of the effect color or the effect character at the time of operating the effect button 12 this time is lower than the expectation degree of the effect color or the effect character at the time of operating the effect button 12 last time. There is no. This control prevents the player from being discouraged by continuing the reserved ball number button announcement effect.

  Referring again to Table 1 in FIG. 49B, the probability that the scenario shown in the first row of Table 1 is selected is 40% because the random number range is 0 to 39. The probability that the second stage is selected is 20%, the probability that the third stage is selected is 30%, and the probability that the fourth stage is selected is 10%. In the case of Table 2 which is selected when a big hit and a non-developed reach are displayed, as shown in FIG. Has become.

  The table 3 selected when the extended reach is displayed at the time of the loss and the table 4 selected when the non-developed reach is displayed at the time of the loss are basically the same as the tables 1 and 2. It has the configuration of However, since these tables 3 and 4 are selected at the time of the loss, the effect that the expected degree of display is low is also suppressed. It should be noted that, with respect to Table 3, with a probability of 10%, the big hit expectation (fixed) due to the golden effect color is displayed, and the big hit expectation (fixed) of the effect character of "Atari" is displayed. The big hit expectation (determination), which is the golden effect color, is displayed with a probability of%. Even if the loss is determined in advance, the big hit expectation (determination) of 100% is displayed, which is a so-called fake notice. In addition, you may eliminate this gaseous notice.

  Next, returning to FIG. 48, processing for changing to the effect scenario determined in S770 is performed (S771). As a result, the reserved ball count button announcement effect shown in FIGS. 53 and 54 is displayed by the image display device 25.

  Next, details of the liquid crystal command transmission processing shown in S693 of FIG. 43 will be described with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the latter half of the extended reach (S787). If it is not the latter half of the extended reach, it is determined whether or not the number-of-reserved-balls button notice operation counter is equal to or greater than "1" (step S787). S788). This reserved ball number button notice operation counter is updated by adding “1” in S783 of FIG. 47 described above and cleared in S796 described later. When the reserved ball number button advance notice operation counter is 0, NO is determined in S788, and the control proceeds to S789, in which it is determined whether the scenario of the button display image is stored. The scenario of the button display image is changed in step S766 and stored in the RAM 243. If the scenario of the button display image is stored, a command in accordance with the scenario of the button display image is displayed. The data is transmitted to the display device 25 (S790).

  On the other hand, when the scenario of the button display image is not stored, the control proceeds to S791, and the command according to the normal scenario is transmitted to the image display device 25. The normal scenario is not the scenario changed by the scenario update process of FIG. 48, but an effect scenario with or without lightning effect set in S759 or S761 of FIG. As a result, on the image display device 25, the effect display other than that is performed without performing the reserved ball number button preview effect.

  Next, when the reserved ball number button notice operation counter is equal to or more than "1", a command for displaying a part effect corresponding to the value of the reserved ball number button notice operation counter is transmitted to the image display device 25 (S793). . As a result, a reserved ball number button announcement effect using the reserved color shown in FIG. 53 is displayed.

  On the other hand, if it is the latter half of the extended reach, the control proceeds to S794, the result of the reserved ball number button notice in the first half of the extended reach is continuously displayed, and the operation button (button) according to the current reserved ball number is displayed. After displaying the (valid image), a command for displaying a part effect corresponding to the value of the reserved ball number button notice operation counter is transmitted to the image display device 25 (S794). As a result, as shown in FIG. 54, the result of the reserved ball number button preview effect using the reserved color that is the result of the reserved ball number button preliminary notice in the first half is displayed, and the resentment, hatred, A display of a reserved ball number button announcement effect is displayed by an effect character such as intense Atsu.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the reserved ball number button announcement effect has been completed (S795). At the end of the determination, the control proceeds to S796 to clear the reserved ball number button advance operation counter and to clear the effect scenario. Processing is performed (S796). This step S795 is performed once at the end of the reserved ball number button announcement effect in the first half of the super reach when the reach displayed in this special map change is to be developed to the latter half of the super reach (see FIG. 52). YES is determined and the reserved ball number button advance operation counter is cleared once by S796, and YES is also determined at the end of the reserved ball number button advancement effect in the latter half of the super reach, and the reserved ball number button advance operation counter is cleared in S796. Is done.

  Next, with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 52, a description will be given of a temporal change of the reserved ball number button announcement effect. In FIG. 52, after the normal reach (normal reach) is displayed, the development effect is performed, the first half of the super reach is displayed, and then the extended reach that develops in the second half of the super reach is displayed. In the first half of the Super Reach, an introduction part for introducing to the Super Reach is displayed, then the Super Reach deployment effect is performed, and then the stir effect is performed. In the latter half of the Super Reach, a production that evolves in the latter half of the Super Reach is performed, and after a deployment production in the latter half of the Super Reach is made, a fanning production is made. Move to fluctuation.

  Next, when there is no hold memory (hold = 0), the button display (button display image 27) for performing the hold ball number button announcement effect is not displayed. On the other hand, when there is a hold memory (hold> 0), the normal display of the first half of the super reach is performed for a predetermined period, and then the button display A is performed (see the button display image 27 in FIG. 53B). Thereafter, at the latter stage of the super reach, the button display B is performed (see the button display image 27 in FIG. 54B). As will be described later with reference to FIG. 53 and FIG. 54, there is an effect that suggests the big hit expectation degree in both the button displays A and B. Button display A indicates the jackpot expectation in a reserved color. The button display B suggests the jackpot expectation by an effect character. In the button display B, the button effect image is further displayed after the effect result of the button display A is left (see FIG. 54B).

  Next, a flow of button processing when the player operates the effect button 12 will be described. First, when there is no hold storage (hold = 0), even after the period of invalidation (1) has elapsed, it becomes invalid (2), and the button process is not performed over the first half and the second half of the super reach.

  Next, if there is a hold memory (hold> 0) and if there is a non-press hold that is not yet used for the hold ball number button announcement effect (non-press hold> 0), the invalid (1) period elapses. After that, the operation of the effect button 12 becomes effective. Then, it becomes invalid (1) during the period in which the stir of the first half of the super reach and the stage of the development of the second half of the super reach are being executed. After the period of the invalidation (1) has elapsed, the operation of the effect button 12 becomes valid again, and the period of the invalidation (1) is set after the rush of the latter half of the super reach.

  Next, with reference to the third line of the button processing, a case where the non-pressed hold changes from 1 to 0 when there is a hold memory (hold> 1) will be described. The operation of the effect button 12 becomes valid after the invalidation (1) period elapses, and when the player operates (presses) the effect button 12 during the valid period, the reserved ball number button announcement effect based on the reserved color Is performed once, the non-pressed state changes from 1 to 0, and becomes invalid (2). Thereafter, after the period of invalidation (1) has elapsed, the operation of the effect button 12 becomes valid again in the latter half of the super reach. When the player operates (presses) the effect button 12 again during this effective period, the holding ball number button announcement effect using the effect character is executed once, and the unpressed holding changes from 1 to 0. Invalid (2).

Next, a case where the number of reserved balls changes from 0 to 1 and the unpressed reserve changes from 0 to 1 accordingly will be described with reference to the fourth line of the button processing. After the period of invalidation (1) elapses, it becomes invalidation (2). If the game ball wins a special symbol starting port 20, 21H, 21M during the period of invalidation (2), the non-pressing hold is performed. Change from 0 to 1 and direct button 1
Operation 2 becomes effective. After that, it becomes invalid (1), and after the period of the invalid (1) elapses, the operation of the effect button 12 becomes valid again. In the effective period in the latter half of the super reach, the value of the hold non-pressed hold is 1, and if the player does not operate the effect button 12 during this effective period, the effect becomes invalid (1).

  Next, the case where the game ball wins the special symbol starting ports 20, 21H, and 21M during the super reach and the number of reserved balls changes from 0 to 1, and after the non-pressed reserve changes from 0 to 1 again, The case of changing to 0 will be described based on the fifth line of the button processing. After the period of invalidation (1) elapses, it becomes invalidation (2). At that stage, if the game ball starts and wins, the number of reserved balls changes from 0 to 1 and the number of unpressed balls changes from 0 to 1, The operation of the effect button 12 becomes effective. During this valid period, the player operates the effect button 12 to execute the reserved ball number button announcement effect once, and the non-pressed hold changes from 1 to 0 and becomes invalid (2). Thereafter, when the period of the invalidity (1) elapses and the super reach reaches the second half, the operation of the effect button 12 becomes valid again. Then, when the player operates the effect button 12, the reserved ball number button announcement effect is executed once, and the non-pressed hold changes from 1 to 0 and becomes invalid (2).

  Next, an example of the button display A (reserved ball number button announcement effect using the reserved color) performed in the first half of the super reach will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 53 (a), in a state where two first special reserved number display images 28 and one second special reserved number display image 29 are displayed, the left, middle and right effect symbol display devices are displayed. Variable display. In this state, in the state where the left and right effect symbol display devices are stopped and the reach display of 77 is performed, the reach effect of the first half of the super reach is executed. At this stage, the special reserved number display images 28 and 29 are changed to the button display image 27 and displayed. In FIG. 53 (b), during a change in the first half of the super reach, two game balls are won in the second special symbol right starting opening 21M, and the second special reserved number display image 29 is increased by two to a total of three. The three second special reserved number display images 29 are changed to the button display images 27 and displayed.

  As a result, a total of five button display images of two first special reservation numbers and two second special reservation numbers are displayed, and the player presses the production button 12 five times in the first half of super reach to perform five times. It becomes possible to execute a reserved ball number button announcement effect.

  This state is shown in FIG. First, when the player presses the first effect button 12, the first button display image 27 changes to white. Next, when the second effect button 12 is pressed, the second button display image 27 changes to blue. Next, when the third effect button 12 is pressed, the third button display image changes to green. Next, when the fourth effect button 12 is pressed, the fourth button display image 27 changes to red. Next, when the fifth effect button 12 is pressed, the fifth button display image 27 turns red. In the reserved ball number button announcement effect, a character for a reserved ball number button announcement effect is displayed on the background (see FIG. 53 (c)).

  Next, the effect of the latter half of the super reach will be described with reference to FIG. In the latter half of the super reach, two more game balls win the second special symbol right starting port 21N, and a total of four second special reserved number display images 29 are displayed. Therefore, a total of six button display images 27 are displayed with two display images of the first special reserved number display image 28 and four display images of the second special reserved number display image 29. This state is shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 54 (b), six button display images 27 are displayed in a state where the result of the preliminary ball number button announcement effect in the first half of the super reach is displayed as white, blue, green, red, and red. . In this state, the player can press the effect button 12 six times to execute six reserved ball number button announcement effects. This state is shown in FIG. First, when the player presses the first effect button 12, the effect character of “Resentment” is displayed. When the player presses the second effect button 12, the effect character of “Resentment” is displayed. By pressing the button 12, the effect character of “hate” is displayed, by pressing the fourth effect button 12, the effect character of “hate” is displayed, and by pressing the fifth effect button 12, the effect character of “hate” is displayed. The effect character of "Super Atsu" is displayed, and the effect character of "Super Atsu" is displayed by pressing the sixth effect button 12.

(2nd Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the reserved ball number button announcement effect will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment, the announcement effect of the jackpot expectation was performed in both the first half of the super reach and the second half of the super reach. However, in the second embodiment, the super reach reaches the second half of the super reach in the first half of the super reach. In the latter half of the super-reach, a preview announcement is made on the expectation of the big hit in the second half of the super reach, as in the first embodiment.

  As a result, the role of the scenario part in the first half of the effect scenario (reserved color) in Tables 1 to 4 is different. Referring to FIG. 56 (b), when the effect color is white, it means default, when blue, the degree of expectation to develop in the latter half of super reach is small, and when it is green, super reach. In the second half, the degree of expectation to develop in the second half is moderate. In the case of red, it is indicated that the degree of expectation of the second half of super reach is fixed, and in the case of gold, it is in the second half of super reach. This suggests that the degree of expectation for development is 100%, that is, a probable change, and that it is intense. This intense heat means that the probability of occurrence of a big hit is 100%. In other words, only when the effect color is gold, it means not only the development expectation in the latter half of the super reach but also the jackpot occurrence expectation.

  The table 2 and the table 4 selected at the time of the non-developed reach are configured such that a reserved color having a relatively low expectation is selected. However, the reserved color of red is finally displayed on the fourth row of the table 2 and the fourth row of the table 4, which means that the expected degree of development is 100%. Therefore, in the case of this scenario, it is a so-called gaseous notice. Note that the gaseous notice may be eliminated.

(Modification)
Next, modifications of the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above are enumerated below.

  (1) In the first embodiment of the reserved ball number button announcement effect, the announcement indicating the expectation degree of the jackpot was individually performed in the first half of the super reach and the second half of the super reach, but instead, the super reach was performed. Control may be performed so as to continuously perform one notice effect from the first half to the second half of the super reach. In this case, the tables 2 and 4 selected at the time of the non-developed reach are the same as those of the first embodiment. In the latter half, the effect will be performed with the reserved colors. For example, in Table 1 in FIG. 49B, in the case of the production scenario in which the range of the random number is shown in the first row from 0 to 39, in the first half of the production scenario, white → white → white → blue → blue → green → green → green, and in the second half of the production scenario, green → green → red → red → red → red → gold → gold.

  In this case, if the hold button 12 is pressed only four times in the first half of the superreach even though the number of storages held is, for example, “6”, the remaining two button operations are performed in the second half of the superreach. Control may be performed so that two button operations can be additionally performed in the latter half of the super reach.

  (2) In the above-described announcement of the number of reserved balls button, the display of the result of the button operation is performed in each of the reserved display portions. However, the control is performed such that the result of the button operation is displayed in the reserved (one). You may. For example, an icon representing an electric wave received by a mobile phone may be displayed as an image, and control may be performed so that the expectation is displayed in advance by the number of the icon each time the player presses the effect button 12.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the scenario of the reserved ball number button announcement effect is determined in advance when the player operates the effect button 12 at the timing at which the reserved ball number button announcement effect can be executed has been described. However, the scenario determination timing is not limited to this. For example, an effect color or an effect character displayed each time the player presses the effect button 12 may be determined at the timing of pressing. Alternatively, the scenario of the first half of the reserve ball number button announcement effect may be determined at the start of the first half of the advanced reach, and the scenario of the second half reserve ball number announcement effect at the start of the second half of the advanced reach may be determined. In any case, control is performed so that the effect control in which the expected degree of the currently displayed effect color or effect character is lower than the expected degree of the previously displayed effect color or effect character is not performed.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the effect button 12 is pressed down as many times as the number of reserved balls at the present time to execute the reserved ball number button notice by the effect color or the effect character. The number of executions of the reserved ball number button notice is not limited to the range of the reserved ball number at the present time, and may be, for example, as follows. When the effect button 12 is first pressed, a reserved ball number button announcement effect corresponding to the number of reserved balls is executed only once. At this time, when the number of pending balls at the time of pressing the effect button 12 is the second number larger than the first number as compared with the first number, the effect shows a more accurate expectation degree. Control so that

  (5) For example, when another notice effect such as a continuous notice in which the reserved memory is read ahead or a pseudo continuous notice in which temporary stop and re-variation are repeated several times during one special figure change is being executed, In the case of performing the above-mentioned reserved ball number button announcement effect in parallel, it is desirable to control so that the announcement content by another effect and the announcement content by the reserved ball number button announcement effect match.

  For example, when performing the reserved ball number button announcement effect in parallel during the execution of the look-ahead effect in accordance with S718 in FIG. 44 and S759 in FIG. 46, when performing the gaseous announcement in only one of the effects. The inconsistency arises between the two notices. In order to prevent such an inconvenience, when executing the reserved ball number button announcement effect, a determination means (for determining whether or not another effect (for example, a prefetch announcement effect in S718 and S759) is executed in parallel). For example, means for determining whether or not the prefetch operation status is "00H" and a case where the determination means determines that the prefetch operation status is to be executed in parallel (for example, it is determined that the prefetch operation status is not "00H"). ), A matching announcement content determining means for determining the content of the reserved number of balls button announcement so as to match the announcement content of the announcement effect determined to be executed in parallel.

  More specifically, for example, in the control of S770 in FIG. 48, when a gaseous notice that gives a big hit in the current fluctuation is performed in the pre-reading notice, the table 1 in FIG. 49B or the table 2 in FIG. Is controlled so as not to select an effect scenario in the range of random numbers 0 to 39 and 40 to 59 for selecting a golden effect color and a winning effect character.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, when the number of reserved balls is increased by the player launching a game ball to reach a start during the reach effect, the number of retained balls corresponding to the increased number of reserved balls is increased. Adds a few button notice effect and controls it so that it can be executed, preventing the player from stopping the launch of ball games as much as possible even during the reach effect, preventing the decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine at the game hall as much as possible ing. However, as a means for preventing a decrease in the operating rate, a method other than using the number of reserved balls may be adopted. For example, during a reach effect, a player can fire a game ball to detect and count a game ball hit into the game area, and execute a reserved ball number button notice effect each time a predetermined count value is reached. May be controlled. As another example, the player may perform a ball lending operation during the reach effect, and control may be performed so that a reserved ball count button announcement effect can be executed each time the ball lending number reaches a predetermined value.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the third embodiment, when a reach that can execute a button notice (for example, a reach excluding a high expectation reach (for example, a special reach)) occurs, the game continues in a game continuation state in which the player continues the game. It is determined whether or not there is, and the button notice can be executed on condition that it is determined that the game is in the game continuation state. Specifically, when the extended reach occurs, it is detected whether or not the player is performing an operation of firing a game ball, and if the operation is performed, it is determined that the game is in the game continuation state. Button notice can be executed. The number of game balls hit into the game area 17 is counted from the time when the reach that can execute the button notice is generated, and the button notice that the button operation can be performed according to the count value is performed. Therefore, the button announcement effect in the third embodiment is not a "holding ball number button announcement effect" but rather a "hit ball number button announcement effect".

  In the third embodiment, FIGS. 47, 48, 51, and 52 described above are changed to FIGS. 57, 58, 59, and 60, respectively. First, the effect button input management processing will be described with reference to FIG. The CPU 241 determines whether or not a hit ball number button notice operation has been performed (S800). If not, the effect button input management process ends. On the other hand, if the player operates the effect button 12, a YES determination is made in S800 and the control proceeds to S801, in which a determination is made as to whether or not the reach is a reach other than the high expectation reach. The high expectation reach is a reach in which the jackpot occurrence expectation is extremely large, and in this embodiment, for example, a special reach. When the high expectation reach is being displayed on the image display device 25, control is performed so as not to perform a hit ball number button announcement effect in order to make the player gaze at the high expectation reach. Therefore, in the case of the high degree of expectation reach, control is performed so that a message display indicating that the number of hit balls button cannot be announced is displayed on the image display device 25 (S802).

  On the other hand, if the reach currently displayed on the image display device 25 is not the high-expected degree reach, it is determined whether or not the button operation is invalid (S803). The button operation invalid period is a period indicated by invalid (1) shown in FIG. If it is the button operation invalid period, control is performed to cause the image display device 25 to display a message indicating that the button operation is invalid period (S804).

  If it is not the button operation invalid period, it is determined whether or not the value of the button notice number counter is 1 or more. The button notice number counter counts the number of times the player can operate the effect button 12 in the hit ball number button notice effect. The number of game balls hit into the game area 17 from the time when a reach (for example, a super reach other than the high-reach degree reach (for example, a special reach)) capable of executing the number of hit balls button notice is generated (S810, S811). Each time the number reaches 15, the value of the button notice number counter is incremented by 1 (S812-S814). In the third embodiment, a ball detection sensor (not shown) is provided at the end of the guide rail 16, and detects a game ball (hit ball) hit into the game area 17 by the ball detection sensor. The detection signal is input to the effect control unit 51, and the number of hit balls is counted by the CPU 241.

  The hit ball number button announcement effect is to execute a button announcement effect at a rate of once per 15 hit balls when there is a number of hit balls. If the number of hit balls has not reached the number of hit balls, that is, if the button notice number counter is less than 1, control is performed to cause the image display device 25 to display a message indicating that the number of hit balls has been accumulated (S806). If the button notice number counter is 1 or more, it is determined whether or not the value of the hit ball number button notice operation counter has reached the upper limit (S807). The hit ball number button notice operation counter is incremented and updated by “1” each time the player operates the effect button 12 to execute the hit ball number button notice effect. In S807, it is determined whether or not the count value of the number of hit balls button notice operation counter has reached the current value of the button notice number counter. Also, if the reach displayed in this special map change is to be developed into the latter half of the super reach (see FIG. 60), the number of launched balls in the first half of the super reach will be displayed at the end of the notice effect. The button advance operation counter is cleared once, and the launch ball number button advance operation counter is also cleared at the end of the hit ball number button advance effect in the latter half of the super reach. Therefore, for example, in the first half of the super reach, if the count value of the hit ball number button notice operation counter is “5”, it is determined whether or not the value of the hit ball number button notice operation counter has reached “5”. If the number of hit balls is "5" even in the latter half of the super reach, it is determined whether the value of the hit ball number button notice operation counter has reached "5" also in the latter half of the super reach.

  If the number of hit balls button notice operation counter has reached the upper limit, the control proceeds to S809, and control is performed to display on the image display device 25 a message indicating that the number of hit balls has been used up for the announcement effect. On the other hand, if the value of the hit ball number button notice operation counter has not yet reached the upper limit, a process of adding and updating the hit ball number button notice operation counter by “1” is performed (S808).

  Next, details of the scenario update processing shown in S574 of FIG. 40 will be described with reference to FIG. In the effect scenario updating process, when the player operates the effect button 12 to execute a hit ball number button announcement effect, the effect scenario set in S759 or S761 in FIG. Is a process for executing a launch ball number button announcement effect. Specifically, a value corresponding to 15 hit balls, that is, button notice number data indicating the value of the button notice number counter is stored in the button notice number data storage area of the RAM 243. The button notice number data storage area includes a button 1 display data storage area to a button n display data storage area (n is the maximum value of the button notice number counter: n = 8 in the present embodiment). The CPU 241 refers to the hit ball count button advance notice scenario data in the button advance notice number indicating data storage area so as to specify what kind of hit ball count button announcement effect display is to be performed on the image display device 25. It has become. In the case where the number of hit balls button announcement effect is performed, the background image is also unique to the number of hit balls button announcement effect. Therefore, control is performed to change not only the scenario of the button announcement number data storage area but also the scenario of the background image from a normal background scenario to a scenario specific to the number of hit balls button announcement effect.

  First, it is determined whether or not the reach displayed by the current fluctuation is a reach that can execute the number of hit balls button notice (S810). As described above, in the case of a high expectation reach (for example, a special reach), the number of hit balls button announcement effect is determined not to be executed, and when a reach other than such a high expectation reach is displayed, The control advances to S811 to determine whether or not the ball detection sensor for detecting the hit ball in the game area 17 has been turned ON. If it is not ON, the control proceeds to S818, but if the hit ball is detected and turned ON, the value of the hit counter is incremented by one (S812). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the driving counter has become 15 or more (S813). If the value is less than 15, the control proceeds to S817. Is determined to be 8 or more. The upper limit of the count of the button notice counter is set to 8, and the process proceeds to S815 only when the count is less than 8, and the value of the button notice counter is incremented by one. Then, the value of the driving counter is updated by subtracting 15. On the other hand, if the value of the button notice counter is 8 or more, the control proceeds to S817.

  In S817, a process of changing to an effect scenario in which a button display image (button effective image) is displayed on the image display device 25 is performed. Specifically, a process of changing the number of button display images corresponding to the value of the current button notice number counter to an effect scenario to be displayed on the image display unit 25 is performed. As a result, for example, when the value of the current button notice number counter is 5, five button display images (button effective images) are displayed on the image display device 25.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the number of hit balls button notice operation counter is "1" (S818). If it is not “1”, that is, if it is 0 or 2 or more, this scenario update processing ends. On the other hand, if the hit ball number button notice operation counter is “1”, a process of selecting a table with reference to the hit ball number button notice table selection table is performed (S819). The scenario used for the number of hit balls button announcement effect is one that is randomly selected at a predetermined probability with reference to a table based on the number of hit balls button announcement random numbers, and selects the table to be referred to. Is a hit ball number button notice table selection table. The hit ball number button notice table selection table is a “hit ball number button notice table selection table” storing the same data as the “holding ball number button notice table selection table” shown in FIG. In the third embodiment, a table storing the same data as the tables 1, 2 and 3 shown in FIGS. 49 (b), (c) and (d) is used. However, the “hold color” in FIGS. 49 (b), (c) and (d) is corrected to the “button display color”.

  Next, a process of extracting a reserved ball number button notice random number is performed (S820). The reserved ball number button announcement random number is repeatedly executed by counting up from 0, counting up to 99 which is the upper limit thereof, and again counting up from 0 again. Is extracted as Next, the table selected in S819 is searched based on the random number extracted in S820, and a process of determining a reserved ball number button advance notice scenario is performed (S821). Next, processing for changing to the effect scenario determined in S821 is performed (S822).

  Next, details of the liquid crystal command transmission processing shown in S693 of FIG. 43 will be described based on FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the latter half of the extended reach (S830). If it is not the latter half of the extended reach, it is determined whether or not the number-of-hits-of-balls button notice operation counter is “1” or more (step S830). S831). The hit ball number button notice operation counter is updated by adding “1” in S808 of FIG. 57 described above and cleared in S838 described later. If the number of hit balls button notice operation counter is 0, NO is determined in S831, control proceeds to S832, and a determination is made as to whether a scenario for a button display image is stored. The scenario of the button display image is changed in S817 described above and stored in the RAM 243. If the scenario of the button display image is stored, a command according to the scenario of the button display image is displayed. The data is transmitted to the display device 25 (S833).

  On the other hand, when the scenario of the button display image is not stored, the control proceeds to S834, and the command according to the normal scenario is transmitted to the image display device 25. The normal scenario is not the scenario changed by the scenario updating process in FIG. 58, but is an effect scenario with or without lightning effect set in S759 or S761 in FIG. As a result, on the image display device 25, the effect display other than that is performed without performing the hit ball number button preview effect.

  Next, when the hit ball number button notice operation counter is equal to or greater than “1”, a command for displaying a part effect corresponding to the value of the hit ball number button notice operation counter is transmitted to the image display device 25 (S835). . As a result, a hit ball number button announcement effect using the button display color is displayed.

  On the other hand, if it is the latter half of the extended reach, the control proceeds to S836 to continuously display the result of the number of hit balls button announcement in the first half of the extended reach, and the operation button () corresponding to the present button announcement counter. After displaying the button effective image), a command to display the part effect corresponding to the value of the number of hit balls button notice operation counter is transmitted to the image display device 25. As a result, the result of the launch ball number button preview using the button display color, which is the result of the launch ball number button preview in the first half, is displayed, and the effect characters such as grudge, hatred, intense Atsu etc. in the second half of the production scenario The announcement of the number of hit balls button announcement effect is displayed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the hit ball number button announcement effect has been completed (S837), and at the end stage, the control proceeds to S828, where the hit ball number button advance operation counter is cleared and the effect scenario is cleared. Perform processing. This step S837 is performed once at the end of the announcement of the number of hit balls button in the first half of the super-reach, if the reach displayed in this special map change is to evolve to the latter half of the super-reach (see FIG. 60). YES is determined and the hit ball number button notice operation counter is cleared once in S838, and also at the end of the hit ball number button notice effect in the latter half of the super reach, the hit ball number button notice operation counter is cleared in S838. Is done.

  Next, FIG. 60 shows the change over time in the number of hit balls button announcement effect. The timing chart of FIG. 60 is substantially the same as the timing chart of FIG. 52, except that “hold” is replaced by “button advance notice number”. The other parts are the same, and the description is not repeated here.

(Modification)
Next, modified examples of the third embodiment described above are listed below.

  (1) In the above-described third embodiment, the hit counter counts the number of game balls hit into the game area 17 (see S812). Instead, the game at the firing position of the firing device 84 is performed. A fire detection sensor for detecting a ball may be provided, and control may be performed so that the detection output of the fire detection sensor is counted (fire ball count) and the button notice number counter is added and updated. At this time, it is preferable that a foul ball detection sensor is also provided, and control is performed to update the value of the firing ball count by one every time a foul ball is detected. This is because the number of hit balls actually hit in the game area is calculated by subtracting and updating the number of foul balls from the number of shot balls.

  (2) After wiring so that the detection signal of the touch sensor 69 is also input to the effect control board 82, the CPU 241 measures the output length of the detection signal of the touch sensor 69, and adds and updates the button notice number counter. May be controlled. That is, the time during which the player is touching the rotary operation unit 10a of the firing handle 10 is measured from the time when a reach that can execute the hit ball number button notice is generated, and the time reaches a predetermined time (for example, 9 seconds). The button notice number counter is incremented and updated by one each time.

  (3) A right-hit ball detection sensor for detecting a hit ball when a player is performing a specific hitting operation (for example, right-hit) is provided at a predetermined position on the right side of the game area 17 and driven. The control may be performed so that the detection output of the right-handed ball detection sensor is counted (right-handed ball count) from the point in time when the reach that can execute the ball number button notice is performed, and the button notice number counter is added and updated.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the fourth embodiment, a button announcement effect is performed on condition that the number of credits in the slot machine is equal to or more than a predetermined number.

  First, the configuration of the entire slot machine will be described with reference to FIG. Reference numeral 301 denotes a game machine main body, which includes a housing 302 and a rectangular front panel 303 arranged on the front side of the housing 302. The housing 302 is formed in a box shape whose front side is open, and a front panel 303 is mounted so as to open and close the front side.

In the housing 302, a first display window 317 for the first display means is disposed at an upper portion thereof, and a second display window (also referred to as a reel window) 318 for the second display means is disposed at an intermediate portion thereof. The first display means is constituted by an image display means such as a liquid crystal display panel, and displays an effect image as appropriate according to a change in the game state. The second display means includes a plurality of (for example, three) rotating reels 306 (for example, left rotating reels 306a shown in FIG.
A middle rotation reel 306b and a right rotation reel 306c) are provided on a left-right direction shelf plate at an intermediate portion of the housing 302. Each rotating reel (also called symbol display reel) 306a, 306
A plurality of game symbols are displayed at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction on the outer peripheral surfaces of b and 306c, and each of the rotating reels 306a to 306c is individually driven by the rotation driving means 311a to 311c shown in FIG. Thus, the game symbols on each of the spinning reels 306a to 306c are varied for a predetermined time.

  A medal hopper (not shown) for storing medals, a medal payout means 309 (see FIG. 62) for paying out medals in the medal hopper, and an auxiliary tank for receiving medals overflowing from the medal hopper are provided in a lower portion of the housing 302. (Not shown). The medal hopper and the medal payout means 309 are vertically connected. Note that a main control board case that houses a main control board 351 (see FIG. 62) is mounted on the rear wall 302a side in the upper portion of the inside of the housing 302.

  The front panel 303 includes a decorative cover 315 and the like mounted on a panel frame constituting a skeleton body, and the panel frame is detachably mounted on a side wall of the housing 302 via a pair of upper and lower hinges at one left and right ends. ing. On an upper side of the front panel 303, a first display window 317 corresponding to the first display unit and a second display window (also referred to as a reel window) 318 corresponding to the second display unit 5 are arranged up and down. On the side, an operation panel section 319, a front panel section 320, and a medal tray 321 are vertically arranged.

  A pair of left and right speakers 322 are provided on the left and right sides of the first display window 317 on the front panel 303, and the first light emitting effect means 323 corresponding to substantially four corners of the second display window 318 in the upper, lower, left and right directions is provided by the second The second light emission effect means 324 is provided between the upper and lower first light emission effect means 323 on both the left and right sides of the display window 318.

The first display window 317 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape corresponding to the first display means, and the effect image of the first display means can be seen through from the front side. The second display window 318 has a horizontally-long rectangular shape corresponding to the first display means, and the second display window 318 is provided with a plurality of (for example, three) viewing portions corresponding to the respective rotating reels 306. . Each of the visual recognition sections is formed in a vertically long band shape so that game symbols for a plurality of frames (for example, three frames) can be seen through from the front side when the rotating reel 306 is stopped.

  The medal tray 321 is located at the lowermost part of the front panel 303, and a front panel portion 320 that projects beyond the second display window 318 is provided above the medal tray 321. The operation panel unit 319 is provided so as to extend from the upper surface of the front panel unit 320 to the upper front surface thereof. On the upper surface side, a medal insertion slot 325, a medal insertion button (also referred to as a BET button) 326, a cross key 327, a push button 328, and the like. And a stop button (stop operation means) 329 corresponding to each rotating reel 306, a start lever 330 for starting rotation of each rotating reel 306, a reject button 331, an accumulation button 332, and the like are provided on the front side. .

  The start lever 330 is used to start the rotation of each rotating reel 306. When the start lever 330 is operated, each rotating reel 306 starts rotating almost simultaneously. There are a plurality of stop buttons 329 corresponding to the respective rotation reels 306. When each stop button 329 is operated, the rotation reel 306 corresponding to the stop button 329 stops.

At the lower rear side of the front panel 303, there is provided a selection unit (not shown) for selecting whether the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 325 is true or false, and the regular medals passing through the selection unit are guided to the medal hopper. . On the other hand, the false medals selected by the selection means are returned to the medal tray 321. The medals paid out by the medal paying means 309 are also guided to the medal tray 21.

  FIG. 62 is a block diagram of a control system of the slot machine according to the embodiment. This control system includes a main control board 351 that mainly performs control relating to a game state and an effect control board 352 that performs control relating to an effect as separate boards, and the main control board 351 side to the effect control board 352 side. Thus, a control command can be transmitted by one-way communication.

  The main control board 351 includes a medal insertion processing unit 353, a random number extraction processing unit 354, a lottery processing unit 355, a symbol variation control unit 356, a winning combination establishment processing unit 357, a control command transmission unit 358, and the like. And so on. Each of these means is realized by causing a CPU to execute a game control program or the like for performing a game control process stored in the ROM in advance.

  The medal insertion processing means 353 is for performing a medal insertion process based on a signal from a medal detection switch 424 for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 325 or a signal from the medal insertion button 326. When there is a signal from the switch 424, the number of medals based on the signal is added to the number of inserted medals, and after the number of inserted medals reaches a predetermined number (here, three), the remainder is added to the number of credits. At the same time, processing for displaying the inserted medal number after addition on the inserted medal number display section 434a is performed. The credit amount thus added is stored in the RAM of the main control board 351.

When a signal is received from the medal insertion button 326, the medal insertion processing means 353 inserts the number of medals corresponding to each medal insertion button 326 until the number of inserted medals reaches a predetermined number (here, three). In addition to adding to the number of medals, the number of inserted medals after the addition is displayed on the inserted medal number display section 434a, and the added number of medals is subtracted from the number of credits stored in the RAM. The CPU of the main control board 351 performs such addition update and subtraction update of the credit number.

  In the fourth embodiment, when two or more medals (three in this case) are inserted, all the activated lines are activated. More specifically, 3 × 3 symbols are stopped and displayed in the second display window 318, and three symbols are displayed on the upper, middle, and lower rows in the horizontal direction, and two on the diagonal diagonal line. A total of five activated lines are set with the activated line, and a winning combination is established when a symbol has a predetermined combination in any one of these five activated lines.

  The random number extraction processing means 354 performs random number extraction processing, based on the operation timing of the start lever 330, provided that the number of inserted medals counted by the medal insertion processing means 353 becomes a predetermined number (three). , A predetermined random number for lottery is extracted.

  The lottery processing means 355 performs a lottery process, and performs an internal lottery for each winning combination based on the random number for lottery extracted by the random number extraction processing means 354, and based on the internal lottery result, each prize. A stop permission signal relating to the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination is output to the symbol variation control means 356 to permit each of the rotating reels 306a to 306c to stop at the symbol combination.

  In the fourth embodiment, there are provided a total of six types of winning combinations: two types of BB, RB, three types of small roles (15 types, 5 types, 8 types), and a replay role. Are assigned. Of the six types of winning combinations, five types excluding the eight-segment combination are established when predetermined symbols are aligned on the activated line. For the eight-segment combination, the left symbol on the activated line is “Cherry”. The symbol is established regardless of the type of the other middle symbol and right symbol.

  The stop permission signals corresponding to the two types BB and RB are carried over to the next game until the two types BB and RB are established, respectively. The stop permission signals corresponding to the other winning combinations are valid only for that game and The game is not carried over.

The symbol variation control means 356 controls the rotation of each of the rotating reels 306a to 306c, and includes symbol variation start processing means 356a and symbol variation stop processing means 356b.

  The symbol variation start processing means 356a performs a symbol variation start process. When a rotation command signal (an example of a predetermined symbol variation start request) issued based on the operation of the start lever 330 is received, The rotation drive units 311a to 311c are controlled to simultaneously start the rotation of the respective rotation reels 306a to 306c.

The symbol variation stop processing means 356b performs symbol variation stop processing. For example, on the condition that a stop command signal issued based on the operation of the stop button 329 is received, the reel rotation position detection means 312a to 312c. The rotation driving means 311a to 311c are controlled on the basis of the rotation position information from the CPU, and the rotation of each of the rotation reels 306a to 306c corresponding to each of the stop buttons 329 is limited to a predetermined maximum number of sliding frames. Sliding (including 0 frames) is stopped.

Note that the stop command signal may be automatically issued, for example, when the stop button 329 is not operated within a fixed time from the start of rotation of each of the spinning reels 306a to 306c.

Here, the maximum number of sliding frames of each of the rotating reels 306a to 306c is set for each of the rotating reels 306a to 306c according to the game state. In the present embodiment, during the normal game state and R
During the B operation, the maximum number of sliding frames of all the rotating reels 306a to 306c is set to 4 frames, and during the two-type BB operation, only the maximum number of sliding frames of the left rotating reel 306a as the specific symbol display reel is normally set. It is set to one frame (an example of the specified maximum number of sliding frames) smaller than in the gaming state, and the maximum number of sliding frames of each of the rotating reels 306b and 306c on the middle and right sides is set to four frames as in the normal gaming state. ing.

Further, the number of sliding frames when each of the rotation driving units 311a to 311c is stopped is determined based on a preset symbol stop table. The symbol stop table is prepared in advance for each of the rotating reels 306a to 306c according to the type of the game state, the type of the internal winning combination, the stop sequence (the number of the stop operation), the state of the stopped symbol, and the like. .

In each symbol stop table, the value of the number of sliding frames is indicated by the corresponding rotating reels 306a to 306c.
Are set for each rotation position information. Here, the rotation position information is information indicating what rotation position the rotation reels 306a to 306c are in when the stop button 329 is operated. In the present embodiment, each of the three frames in the second display window 318 is Of the symbol display sections, the symbol number of the symbol corresponding to the lowermost symbol display section (hereinafter, referred to as a slip reference position) is used.

The winning combination formation processing means 357 serves to pay out medals or generate a profit state in accordance with the winning combination when the symbols stopped on the spinning reels 306a to 306c constitute a winning combination on the activated line. Means 359, medal payout processing means 360, profit state processing means 361, and the like.

The prize determination processing means 359 performs prize determination processing, and includes a prize combination determination means 359a, an error processing means 359b, and the like. When all the reels 306a to 306c are stopped, the winning determination processing means 359 determines whether or not a winning combination is realized by a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on each activated line. If the winning combination is established, the winning combination determining means 359a determines whether or not the winning combination is valid. If the winning combination is valid, the medal payout number corresponding to the winning combination is determined. Is set, and when the winning combination is not valid, predetermined error processing is performed by the error processing means 359b.

  The medal payout processing means 360 is for performing a medal payout processing relating to credit / payout of medals obtained in each game. When the prize determination processing means 359 determines that a winning combination is properly established, a prize determination is performed. The medal payout number set in the processing is added to the credit number or the medal payout means 309 is driven to pay out to the medal tray 21. The setting of crediting or paying out the acquired medals is switched by a credit settlement button 418.

  When the number of credits is added, the value of the number of credits displayed on the credit display unit 434b is updated. An upper limit (for example, 50) is set for the number of credits, and medals for the number of credits exceeding the upper limit are forcibly paid out to the medal tray 321 by the medal paying means 309.

  The profit state processing means 361 performs processing relating to the generation of a profit state based on the determination result of the winning determination processing means 359, and the replay operation start processing when the winning determination processing means 359 determines that the replay combination is established. When the winning determination processing unit 359 determines that two types of BBs are established, the two types of BB operation start processing is performed to start two types of BBs (specific gaming state). The function to start the RB by performing the RB operation start process when it is determined to be established, the function to perform the two BB operation process when the two BB operations are in progress, the function to perform the RB operation process when the RB operation is in progress, and the like. Have.

  When the replay combination is established, the next one game can be performed without inserting medals. In the replay operation start processing, the predetermined medal number (3 ) Are added.

Further, during the RB operation, processing relating to execution of one set of special games is performed. This special game is exclusively for hanging one medal, and the internal lottery probability is set so that a fifteen role (bell) is established with an extremely high probability (for example, 1 / 1.01). The special game ends when the winning combination is achieved a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) or when the predetermined number of games (for example, 12 games) is exhausted, whereby the RB ends.

  In the RB operation start process, at the start of this RB, various count values relating to the end condition of the special game, for example, processes such as initial setting of the upper limit number of winning combinations (for example, eight times) and the upper limit number of games (for example, 12 games) are performed. Be executed. In the RB operation processing, processing such as updating (subtraction) of various count values relating to the end condition of the special game is executed.

  In addition, during the two types of BB operation, the internal winning probability of the replay combination is set to a super high probability (for example, 1 / 1.01) higher than the value in the normal gaming state (for example, 1 / 7.3), and the internal lottery is performed. Has a very high probability of winning a replay. The two types of BBs are set to be terminated on condition that the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number (for example, 240) or that RB (an example of a special winning combination) is won by an internal lottery. . Therefore, during the operation of the two types of BBs, even a player with a low skill in pushing can wait for the RB internal winning while digesting the game without reducing the number of medals on hand as compared with the normal gaming state.

The control command transmitting means 358 is for transmitting a control command to the effect control board 352 by one-way communication, and medal insertion based on a medal insertion operation with the medal insertion button 326 and the medal insertion button 326. A function of transmitting a command, a function of transmitting a predetermined rotation start command corresponding to a stop permission state of the lottery processing means 355 at the time of starting rotation of the spinning reels 306a to 306c based on an operation of the start lever 330, and a function of operating a stop button 329 The function of transmitting a stop button operation command corresponding to each of the stop buttons 329, the function of transmitting a stop symbol command based on the determination result of the winning determination processing means 359, and the setting of the profit state based on the control of the profit state processing means 361. Function for transmitting start / stop commands, error processing means 35 It has a function of transmitting an error command based on the control of 9b and the like.

  The effect control board 352 includes a control command analysis unit 371 including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, an effect display control unit 372, a lamp control unit 373, a voice control unit 374, and the like.

The control command analysis unit 371 receives a control command from the main control board 351 and analyzes the content of the control command.

The effect display control unit 372 controls the display of the effect display unit 440, and includes an error display control unit 372a. The effect display control means 372 displays an arbitrary effect image according to the game state on the effect display means 440, such as displaying an image related to the symbol change display by the spinning reels 306a to 306c based on a rotation start command or the like. When an error command is received from the main control board 351 side, the error display control means 372a causes the effect display means 340 to display error information corresponding to the error command. The main control board 351 transmits a control command to display various announcement effects (for example, next announcement) indicating that the two types of BBs or RBs are internally won based on the lottery result of the lottery processing unit 355 on the effect display unit 440. The information is transmitted from the means 358 to the control command analyzing means 371. The effect display control means 372 receiving the command performs, for example, a freeze effect, invalidates the operation of the stop button 329 for a predetermined time, and then controls the effect display means 440 to display a notice effect such as a next notice. In the notice effect such as the next notice, a button notice effect described later can be executed by the player pressing the push button 328. An operation signal when the player presses the push button 328 is input from the push button 328 to the effect display control means 372 of the effect control board 352, and based on the input signal, the effect display control means 372 performs a button announcement effect. Control for displaying on the effect display means 440 is performed.

  The lamp control means 373 controls the light emission of the lamp (backlight) 306L, the first light emission effect means 323, the second light emission effect means 324, etc., and includes a medal insertion command, a rotation start command, a stop button operation command, a stop symbol. The lamp (backlight) 306L, the first light emitting effect means 323, the second light emitting effect means 324, and the like are turned on and off in a predetermined pattern based on a command, an error command, and the like. (Backlight) The 306L, the first light emitting effect means 323, the second light emitting effect means 324, and the like are turned on or off in a predetermined demonstration pattern, or are turned off.

  The voice control means 374 is for controlling the voice output from the speaker 322, and can be arbitrarily output from the speaker 322 based on a medal insertion command, a rotation start command, a stop button operation command, a stop symbol command, an error command, and the like. To output sound effects and music.

  Next, an effect button input management process in the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The effect button input management process is a process of managing a signal when the player operates the push button 328, and corresponds to the flowchart of FIG. 47 in the first embodiment. The CPU of the effect control board 352 determines whether or not the number-of-credits button notice operation has been performed (S850). In the fourth embodiment, a button announcement effect is performed in accordance with the number of credits, and thus is referred to as a “credit button announcement effect” instead of the “holding ball number button announcement effect” in the first embodiment. If NO is determined in S850, the effect button input management process ends. However, if the player presses the push button 328, YES is determined in S850 and the control proceeds to S851, where the credit number button is notified. It is determined whether or not the game state is executable. As a specific example of the game state in which the credit number button notice can be executed, a game state in which a notice effect such as a next notice is executed during the freeze effect described above. If the gaming state is not the one in which the credit number button advance notice can be executed, control is performed to cause the effect display means 440 to display a message indicating that the credit number button advance notice cannot be made (S852).

  On the other hand, in the case of the gaming state in which the credit number button notice can be executed, it is determined whether or not the button operation is invalid (S853). The button operation invalid period is a period indicated by invalid (1) shown in FIG. If it is the button operation invalid period, control is performed to cause the effect display means 440 to display a message indicating that the button operation is invalid period (S854).

  If it is not the button operation invalid period, it is determined whether or not the number of button notices J is 1 or more (S855). The button announcement number J is an integer part J of a value obtained by dividing (K-26) by 3 when the credit number K is 29 or more (see S842 described later). In the fourth embodiment, it becomes possible for the player to perform the credit number button notice by pressing the push buttons 328 by the number of J. If J is less than 1, the number of credits is not enough to give a credit number button notice (specifically, 29). Therefore, a control to display a message indicating that the number of credits is accumulated on the effect display means 440 is performed. (S856). If the number J of button announcements is 1 or more, it is determined whether the value of the credit number button announcement operation counter has reached the upper limit (S857). The credit number button notice operation counter is incremented and updated by "1" every time the player operates the push button 328 to execute the credit number button notice effect. In S857, it is determined whether or not the count value of the credit number button notice operation counter has reached the current button notice number J. If the freeze effect to be executed evolves from the first half of the freeze effect to the second half of the freeze effect, the credit number button notice operation counter is temporarily cleared at the end of the credit number button notice effect in the first half of the freeze effect. Also, the credit number button notice operation counter is cleared at the end of the credit number button notice effect in the latter half of the freeze effect. Therefore, for example, in the first half of the freeze effect, if the number of button announcements J is “5”, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit number button advance operation counter has reached “5”. If the number of button announcements J is “5”, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit number button announcement operation counter has reached “5” even in the second half of the freeze effect.

  If the number-of-credits button notice operation counter has reached the upper limit, control proceeds to S859, in which control is performed to display a message display indicating that the number of credits has been used up in the notice effect by the effect display means 440. On the other hand, if the value of the credit number button notice operation counter has not yet reached the upper limit, a process of adding and updating the credit number button notice operation counter by “1” is performed (S858).

  Next, details of the scenario update processing will be described with reference to FIG. This production scenario updating process is equivalent to the production scenario updating process shown in FIG. 48 in the first embodiment. When the player operates the push button 328 to execute the credit number button announcement production, This is a process for making a change to the effect scenario set in S759 or S761 in FIG. 46 and causing the effect display means 440 to execute a credit number button announcement effect. Specifically, the button notice number data indicating the button notice number J is stored in the button notice number data storage area of the RAM of the effect control board 352. The button notice number data storage area includes a button 1 display data storage area to a button n display data storage area (n is the maximum value of the button notice number J: n = 8 in the present embodiment). The CPU of the effect control board 352 refers to the credit number button advance notice scenario data in the button advance notice number data storage area to determine what kind of credit button advance effect display is to be performed on the effect display means 440. It can be identified. When the credit number button announcement effect is performed, the background image is also unique to the credit number button announcement effect. Therefore, control is performed to change not only the scenario of the button announcement number data storage area but also the background image scenario from a normal background scenario to a scenario specific to the credit number button announcement effect.

  First, it is determined whether or not the game state in which the credit number button notice can be executed (S840). As a specific example of the game state in which the credit number button notice can be executed, a game state in which a notice effect such as a next notice is executed during the freeze effect described above. If NO is determined in S840, the scenario update process ends. If YES is determined, the control proceeds to S341, in which it is determined whether the number of credits K is 29 or more. If the number of credits K is less than 29, the credit number button notice is not executed. When the number of credits K is 29 or more, a process is performed in which the integer part J of the value obtained by dividing (K-26) by 3 is used as the button notice number (S842).

  Next, control proceeds to S843, in which processing is performed to change to an effect scenario in which button display images (button effective images) are displayed by the number of button notices J. Specifically, a process of changing the number of button display images corresponding to the current number of button notices J to an effect scenario to be displayed on the effect display means 440 is performed. As a result, for example, when the current number of button notices J is 5, five button display images (button effective images) are displayed on the effect display means 440.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the credit number button notice operation counter is “1” (S844). If it is not “1”, that is, if it is 0 or 2 or more, this scenario update processing ends. On the other hand, if the number-of-credits button notice operation counter is “1”, a process of selecting a table is performed with reference to the number-of-credits button notice table selection table (S845). The scenario used for the credit number button announcement effect is to randomly select and determine with a predetermined probability with reference to a table based on the credit number button announcement random number, and to select a table to be referred to. The table is a credit number button notice table selection table. This credit number button announcement table selection table is a “credit number button announcement table selection table” that stores the same data as the “holding ball number button announcement table selection table” shown in FIG. In the fourth embodiment, a table storing the same data as the tables 1, 2 and 3 shown in FIGS. 49 (b), (c) and (d) is used. However, the “hold color” in FIGS. 49 (b), (c) and (d) is corrected to the “button display color”.

  Next, the details of the liquid crystal command transmission processing will be described with reference to FIG. This liquid crystal command transmission processing corresponds to the liquid crystal command transmission processing shown in FIG. 51 in the first embodiment. First, it is determined whether or not it is the second half of the freeze effect (S865). If it is not the second half of the freeze effect, it is determined whether or not the number of credits button notice operation counter is “1” or more (S831). This credit number button notice operation counter is updated by adding “1” in S858 of FIG. 63 described above and cleared in S873 described later. If the number-of-credits button notice operation counter is 0, NO is determined in S866 and the control proceeds to S867 to determine whether or not the scenario of the button display image is stored. The scenario of the button display image is changed in S843 described above and stored in the RAM of the effect control board 352. If the scenario of the button display image is stored, the scenario of the button display image is used. The following command is transmitted to effect display means 440 (S868).

  On the other hand, when the scenario of the button display image is not stored, the control proceeds to S869, and a command according to a normal scenario is transmitted to the effect display means 440. The normal scenario is not the scenario changed by the scenario updating process in FIG. 58, but is an effect scenario with or without lightning effect set in S759 or S761 in FIG. As a result, the effect display means 440 displays other effects without performing the credit number button announcement effect.

  Next, if the number-of-credits button notice operation counter is equal to or greater than "1", a command for displaying a part effect corresponding to the value of the number-of-credits button notice operation counter is transmitted to the effect display means 440 (S870). As a result, a credit number button announcement effect using the button display color is displayed.

  On the other hand, if it is the second half of the freeze effect, the control proceeds to S871 to continuously display the result of the credit number button advance notice in the first half of the freeze effect and to operate the operation button (button effective image) according to the current button advance number J. ) Is displayed, and a command for displaying a part effect corresponding to the value of the credit number button notice operation counter is transmitted to the effect display means 440. As a result, the result of the credit number button preview effect using the button display color that is the result of the credit number button preview in the first half is displayed, and the credit by the effect characters such as grudge, hatred, intense Atsu etc. in the second half of the rendering scenario A number button announcement effect is displayed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the credit number button announcement effect has been completed (S872), and at the end, control proceeds to S873, where the credit number button announcement operation counter and the button announcement number J are cleared, and the effect is produced. Perform the process to clear the scenario. In step S873, if the present freeze effect is to be developed to the latter half, it is determined to be YES once at the end of the credit number button notice effect in the first half of the freeze effect, and the credit number button notice operation counter is once set in step S873. YES is determined at the end of the credit number button announcement effect in the latter half of the freeze effect, and the credit number button advance operation counter is cleared in S873.

  The timing chart of the credit number button announcement effect in the fourth embodiment is substantially the same as the timing chart shown in FIG. 60 in the third embodiment, with the difference that “first half of super reach” is changed to “first half of freeze effect”. The only difference is that the "super reach second half" is changed to the "freeze production second half". Therefore, in the fourth embodiment, the illustration and description of the timing chart of the credit number button announcement effect are not repeated.

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Next, other embodiments are listed below.

  (1) At the stage when the symbol variation display by the effect symbol display device 26 has been completed, first determining means for determining that the player has performed a volume adjustment of the gaming machine or an operation of selecting a demo movie is provided. In the reach that can execute the button announcement that has been made (for example, the reach excluding the high-reliability degree reach (for example, the special reach)), the button announcement effect of operating the operation button 12 for the effect is controlled to be executable. The number of times the player can operate the operation button 12 in the button announcement effect executed in this case may be controlled to be randomly determined by a lottery using the extracted random number. A button display image (button effective image) is controlled to be displayed on the image display device 25 for the determined number of times the button can be operated, and the button is sequentially displayed each time the player operates the operation button 12 as in the first embodiment. Perform a notice effect with colors and effect characters. As a specific example of the volume control function provided in the game machine, an operation means (for example, a jog dial or the like) for volume control may be provided, but the operation means (for example, the operation button 12) already provided in the game machine may be provided. Or 13) may be used effectively.

  (2) At the start or end of the big hit, a second determining means is provided for determining that the player has performed a selecting operation for a song flowing during the big hit or a selecting operation for a character displayed during the probability change. In the reach (for example, the reach excluding the high expectation reach (for example, the special reach)) that can execute the button announcement that has occurred, the button announcement effect for operating the operation button 12 is controlled to be executable. The number of times the player can operate the operation button 12 in the button announcement effect executed in this case may be controlled to be randomly determined by a lottery using the extracted random number. The button display image (button effective image) is controlled to be displayed on the image display device 25 for the determined number of times the button can be operated, and the color and the color are sequentially changed each time the player operates the operation button 12 as in the first embodiment. Performs a notice effect with effect characters.

  In addition, on the condition that the player has performed a selection operation of a song that flows during the jackpot or a selection operation of a character displayed during the probability change, the next notice performed at the time of the jackpot (during the round game) or at the end of the jackpot. In (pending Renchan notice), a button notice effect of operating the operation button 12 may be controlled to be executable.

  (3) The player presses the push button 328 in a dialogue notice to be executed from the time when the player operates the start lever 330 in the slot machine to the time when the first symbol stops (the time when the first spinning reel stops). A third determination unit that determines that the dialogue is displayed by the pressing operation is provided, and in the dialogue announcement, a button announcement effect of operating the operation button 12 for the effect is controlled to be executable. The number of times the player can operate the push button 328 in the button announcement effect performed in this case may be controlled so as to be randomly determined by lottery using the extracted random numbers. The button display image (button effective image) is controlled to be displayed on the effect display means 440 for the determined number of times the button can be operated, and the button is sequentially displayed each time the player operates the push button 328 as in the first embodiment. Perform a notice effect with colors and effect characters.

  (4) Fourth determining means for determining that the player has adjusted the volume of the slot machine between the time when the third symbol stops (the time when the last spinning reel stops) and the next BET input is provided; In the notice effect such as the next notice that occurs after the determination, the control is performed so that the button notice effect of operating the push button 328 can be executed. The number of times the player can operate the push button 328 in the button announcement effect performed in this case may be controlled so as to be randomly determined by lottery using the extracted random numbers. The button display image (button effective image) is controlled to be displayed on the effect display means 440 for the determined number of times the button can be operated, and the button is sequentially displayed each time the player operates the push button 328 as in the first embodiment. Perform a notice effect with colors and effect characters. As a specific example of the volume control function provided in the slot machine, an operation means (for example, a jog dial or the like) for volume control may be provided, but the operation means (for example, the cross key 327) already provided in the slot machine may be provided. Alternatively, the push button 328) may be used effectively.

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The embodiments described above disclose the configurations listed below.

  (1) Symbol display means (for example, effect symbol display device 26) for changing a game symbol in accordance with one of a plurality of types of change patterns based on satisfaction of a predetermined symbol start condition, and after a change by the symbol display means. A gaming machine provided with a profit state generating means (for example, an opening / closing member (large winning opening) 43) for generating a profit state advantageous to the player based on the stop symbol being in a specific mode.

(2) The first symbol that variably displays the first symbol based on the result of the first lottery performed when the non-openable / closable first activation device (for example, the first special symbol activation port sensor 20s) detects a game ball. Symbol display means (for example, first special symbol display device 37),
A first profit state generating means for generating a first profit state when the stop symbol after the change of the first symbol display means becomes the first specific mode based on winning in the first lottery (for example, FIG. 12, FIG. 39, Grand Prize Winner 22)
A second opening / closing type starting means (for example, a second special symbol) in which the game ball is released from a closed state in which it is impossible to enter or difficult to enter based on the establishment of the predetermined opening condition, to an open state in which it is easier to enter. Right starting port sensor 21m),
Second symbol display means (for example, a second special symbol display device 38) for variably displaying a second symbol based on a result of a second lottery performed on condition that the second opening / closing start means detects a game ball. When,
A second profit state generating means (for example, FIG. 5) for generating a second profit state when the stopped symbol after the change of the second symbol display means becomes the second specific mode based on winning in the second lottery. 16, FIG. 39, Grand Prize Winner 22),
Special game state generating means (for example, FIGS. 12 and 14) for generating a special game state with a predetermined probability after the end of the first profit state and the second profit state,
During the special gaming state, a high probability state (for example, FIG. 14) in which the winning probabilities of the first lottery and the second lottery are higher than usual, and an opening time of the second opening / closing type starting means is longer than usual. A gaming machine configured to generate at least one of a longer open extension state (for example, S136 and S138 in FIG. 10).

(3) The symbol starting means (for example, the first special symbol starting port sensor 20s, the second special symbol right starting port sensor 21m, the second special symbol left starting port sensor 21h) is obtained based on detecting a game ball. Game symbol display means (for example, effect symbol display device 26) for variably displaying a game symbol according to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns based on the variation storage information.
Information storage means (for example, S311 to S314, S331 to S334) for storing the fluctuation storage information up to a predetermined upper limit number until the fluctuation storage information is provided for symbol fluctuation by the game symbol display means;
A specific determination unit (for determining whether or not the stop symbol after the variation of the game symbol is in a specific mode based on whether or not a specific determination random number value included in the variation storage information matches a predetermined specific determination value ( For example, S317 to S322, S337 to S342),
A variation that selects the variation pattern based on a variation pattern selection table (for example, FIGS. 28 to 33) that defines the correspondence between the variation pattern selection random number and the variation pattern in accordance with the determination result of the specific determination unit. Pattern selecting means (for example, FIG. 27);
A specific profit state generating means (for example, an opening / closing member (large winning opening) 43) for generating a specific profit state when the stop symbol after the change of the game symbol is in the specific mode,
The variation pattern selection table includes a plurality of types of variation pattern selection tables for different numbers of suspensions according to the number of suspensions, which is the number of storages of the variation storage information (for example, in the case of loss A in FIGS. 28B and 29). In the gaming machine configured as
Whether or not to generate a continuous announcement state of performing a predetermined announcement effect over a plurality of symbol variations up to a specific symbol variation corresponding to the specific variation storage information of the variation storage information stored in the information storage means. A continuous notice control means (for example, S714 in FIG. 44) for determination;
The gaming machine, wherein the variation pattern selection table includes a common variation pattern selection table common to all the reserved numbers (for example, cases other than the loss A in FIGS. 28B and 29).

(4) symbol display means for variably displaying a symbol based on variable storage information acquired based on detection of a game ball by the symbol starting means (for example, a first special symbol display device 37, a second special symbol display device) 38, effect design display device 26),
Information storage means (for example, S311 to S314, S331 to S334) for storing the variation storage information up to a predetermined upper limit number until the variation storage information is provided for symbol variation by the symbol display means;
A profit state generating means (for example, an opening / closing member (large winning opening) 43) for generating a profit state when the stop symbol after the change by the symbol display means has a predetermined specific mode;
Hold number display control means (for example, S598, S599) for displaying a hold number notification image indicating the hold number, which is the number of the variable storage information stored in the information storage means, on the image display means.
With
The holding number display control means performs control to increase and display the holding based on receiving a holding increase command indicating that the holding number has increased (for example, S598), and also indicates that the holding number has decreased. The gaming machine performs control to reduce and display the number of holdings based on receiving the holding reduction command (for example, S599).

(5) a general figure winning determination means (for example, FIG. 8 (a)) for determining whether or not the general figure is won by random number drawing based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition;
FIG. 8 (b), FIG. 8 (b), FIG. 8 (b), FIG. 8 (b), and FIG. 9 (a) (b)),
When the general figure fluctuation production means displays a general figure winning mode corresponding to the general figure winning at the end of the general figure fluctuation production, it is easy to enter the ball from a closed state where the game ball cannot enter or difficult to enter. An actuated starting ball-in means (for example, opening / closing member 42) that changes to an open state for a predetermined time;
Special figure winning determination means (for example, S331 to S339) for determining whether or not to win a special figure by random number lottery based on a game ball entering the special figure starting means including the actuation type start entering means. When,
Based on the result of the determination by the special figure winning determination means, the special figure variation production means (for example, the effect symbol display device 26, the first special symbol display device 37, the second special symbol display device 38) is executed. Special figure fluctuation effect control means (for example, S306 to S308, FIGS. 45, 46, and 51);
Profit state generating means for generating a profit state when the special figure fluctuation production means displays the special figure winning mode corresponding to the special figure winning at the end of the special figure fluctuation production (for example, opening / closing member (large winning opening) 43).

(1-1) Variable display device whose display state can be changed (for example, the first special symbol display device 37,
Start detecting means (for example, the first special symbol start opening sensor 20s, the second special symbol, which detects the establishment of the start condition for starting the lottery game by variably displaying the second special symbol display device 38 and the effect symbol display device 26). Left starting port sensor 21h, second special symbol right starting port sensor 21m),
Random number extraction means (for example, S314 in FIG. 12, S334 in FIG. 16) for extracting random number information used for the lottery game based on the detection by the start detection means;
Holding storage means for holding random number information extracted by the random number extracting means and not used for the lottery game within a predetermined upper limit holding storage number (for example, S314 in FIG. 12, S334 in FIG. 16),
A variable display control unit (for example, a main control unit 50, a production control unit 51, and a special control unit shown in FIG. 11) that controls the variable display device to variably display and then display and display a display result based on the detection by the start detection unit. A game machine (for example, a pachinko machine)
An effect execution means (for example, effect button input management processing of FIG. 47, scenario update processing of FIG. 48, liquid crystal command transmission processing of FIG. 51) for executing a predetermined effect during the variable display of the variable display device,
The effect executing means is capable of executing an effect corresponding to the increased number of held storages when the number of held storages by the holding storage means is increased during the variable display of the variable display device (for example, an operation holding ball) 47 is determined to be NO in S782 of FIG. 47, the reserved ball number notice button operation counter is added and updated in S783, and a command for displaying a part effect corresponding to the added and updated counter value is issued in S793 of FIG. , A reserved ball number button announcement effect is additionally executed by the number of activated reserved balls transmitted and increased by S794 (see FIGS. 53 (b) and (c) and FIGS. 54 (a) to (c)).

(1-2) further comprising operation detecting means (for example, effect button sensor 12s) for detecting an operation of a player for performing a game effect,
The effect execution means, when the operation detection means detects the operation of the player, allows the effect up to the number of times corresponding to the number of holding storage of the holding storage means (for example, if the operation button 12 In this case, YES is determined in S775 of FIG. 47, and in S782 and S783, the command for displaying the parts effect corresponding to the count value is updated by adding and updating the reserved ball number button notice operation counter with the number of activated balls reserved as the upper limit. The reserved ball number button announcement effect transmitted by S793 and S794 in FIG. 51 is additionally executed by the number of activated balls (see FIGS. 53 and 54).

(1-3) The effect execution means is configured to prohibit the operation of the player for performing the game effect during the variable display of the variable display device (for example, the period of “invalid (1)” in FIG. 52). At a timing other than the period, the effect is executed on the condition that the operation of the player by the operation detecting means is detected (for example, the holding ball is performed on the condition that the determination of NO is made in S778 of FIG. 47). Perform a few button announcement effect).

(1-4) The effect executed by the effect executing means is a notice effect of a lottery game result in the present variable display of the variable display device (for example, a reserved ball number button notice in FIG. 49 (a)). The effect scenario is selected and announced in advance according to tables 1 to 4 in which the present fluctuation display result is selected according to the big hit or the loss in the table selection table).

(1-5) The effect execution means executes the effect on condition that the reach is displayed on the variable display device (for example, YES indicating that the reach is other than the high degree of expectation reach in S776 of FIG. 47). Is performed on the condition that the judgment of (1) is made.)

(1-6) When the extended reach is displayed on the variable display device, the effect executing means divides the first reach portion before development and the second reach portion after development into the first reach portion, Performs a preview effect indicating the degree of expectation for the development to the second half reach portion (for example, a preliminary announcement effect of the number of reserved balls by the effect color indicating the degree of development expectation in FIG. 56). An announcement effect (for example, a number of reserved balls button announcement effect using an effect character indicating the degree of expectation of a big hit in FIG. 50 (c)) is executed.

(2-1) A gaming machine that performs a game by consuming a gaming value (for example, a game ball, the number of credits) used by a player for a game,
Effect executing means for executing an effect during a game (for example, effect button input management processing in FIGS. 47 and 57, scenario update processing in FIGS. 48 and 58, and liquid crystal command transmission processing in FIGS. 51 and 59);
A game value storage and use means for storing the game value and using the game value in a game (for example, a ball detection sensor for detecting a game ball driven into the game area 17 by the upper plate 8 and the launching device 84, and stores the number of credits. RAM of the main control board 351 and a medal medal insertion button (BET button) 326, etc.)
Game continuation determining means (for example, S811 to S816, S841, and S842) for determining whether or not the game is in the game continuation state in which the player is continuing the game by determining the state of the game value storage and use means; With
The effect execution means is characterized in that a specific effect can be executed on condition that the game continuation determination means determines that the game is in a game continuation state (for example, it is determined that YES has been determined in S813). The control of S817 to S822 is executed as a condition, and the control of S842 to S848 is executed on condition that YES is determined in S841).

(2-2) A variable display device whose display state can be changed (for example, the first special symbol display device 37,
A second special symbol display device 38, an effect symbol display device 26, a first display window 317 for the first display device, a second display window (also referred to as a reel window) 318 for the second display device,
Profit state generating means (for example, a special winning opening (special electric accessory) 22, a winning combination establishment process) for generating a profit state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display device becomes a predetermined and predetermined mode. Means 357);
Effect operation detecting means (for example, effect button sensor 12s, push button 328) for detecting a player's operation for performing a game effect,
The specific effect is an effect performed in response to the detection of the effect operation detecting means (for example, when the effect button 12 is operated, YES is determined in S775 of FIG. 47, and the number of active balls is determined in S782 and S783). The command to display the parts effect corresponding to the count value is updated by adding and updating the reserved ball number button notice operation counter with the upper limit as the upper limit, and the reserved ball number button notice effect is transmitted by S793 and S794 in FIG. (See FIGS. 53 and 54.) The hit ball is detected by the ball detection sensor, YES is determined in S810 of FIG. 58, and the button notice number counter is added and updated in S815 to correspond to the count value. A command to display the part effect to be performed is transmitted in S835 and S836 in FIG. When the push button 328 is pressed, a YES determination is made in S850 of FIG. 63, and the S855 credit number advance operation counter is incremented with the button advance number J as an upper limit, and the count value thereof is updated. (S870 and S871 in FIG. 65 transmit a command to display a part effect corresponding to the above, and an operation credit number button notice effect is executed.)
The effect execution unit is configured to prohibit the operation of the player for performing the game effect during the variable display of the variable display device (for example, a period of “invalid (1)” in FIGS. 52 and 60). At a timing other than the above, the specific effect is executed on the condition that the operation of the player by the effect operation detecting means has been detected (for example, the holding ball may be held on condition that the determination of NO has been made in S778 of FIG. 47). A number button announcement effect is executed, and a hit ball number button announcement effect is executed on condition that a determination of NO is made in S803 of Fig. 57. A credit number button announcement effect is performed on condition that a determination of NO is made in S853. Run).

(2-3) The gaming value storage and use unit includes a launching unit (for example, a launching device 84) for launching a game ball into a game area,
The game continuation determining means includes a firing detecting means (e.g., a ball detection sensor provided at the end of the guide rail 16, a firing ball detecting a game ball at a firing position of the firing device 84) for detecting the firing of a game ball by the firing means. It is determined whether or not the game is in the game continuation state based on the detection output of the firing detection means (for example, S811 to S816).

(2-4) The gaming value storage and use means includes a firing operation means (for example, a firing handle 10) for firing a game ball into a game area,
The game continuation determination means includes contact detection means (for example, a touch sensor 69) for detecting that a player is touching the firing operation means, and is in a game continuation state based on a detection output of the contact detection means. It is determined whether or not (for example, the CPU 241 measures the output length of the detection signal of the touch sensor 69 and adds and updates the button notice number counter).

(2-5) The gaming value storage and use means includes a launch operation means (for example, a launch handle 10) for launching a game ball into a game area,
The game continuation determining means is a specific firing mode detecting means for detecting that the player is operating the firing operating means to fire a game ball in a specific firing mode (for example, when the player makes a right Right-hit ball detection sensor that detects the hit game ball when
The game continuation determination unit determines whether or not the game is in a game continuation state based on the detection output of the specific firing mode detection unit (for example, counts the detection output of a right hit ball detection sensor (counts a right hit ball) and Adds and updates the button notice number counter).

(2-6) a bet amount setting means (for example, a medal medal insertion button (BET button) 326) for setting a bet amount per unit game,
The gaming value storage and use unit includes a credit unit (for example, a RAM of the main control board 351 that stores the number of credits) that can store the number of credits used for setting the number of bets by the bet amount setting unit.
The game continuation determination means determines whether or not the game is in a game continuation state based on the number of credits stored in the credit means (for example, S841 and S842).

(3-1) Effect executing means for executing an effect during a game (for example, effect button input management processing in FIGS. 47 and 57, scenario update processing in FIGS. 48 and 58, and liquid crystal command transmission processing in FIGS. 51 and 59) )When,
Specific condition determination means (for example, S780, S782, S783, S811-S816, S841, and S842.) For determining that specific conditions that can be satisfied by the player are satisfied. First determination means for determining that the player has performed volume adjustment of a gaming machine or selection operation of a demo movie. At the start or end of a big hit, the player selects a music flowing during the big hit and displays the music during a change. A second determining means for determining that the selected character has been selected, from the time when the player operates the start lever 330 in the slot machine to the time when the first symbol stops (the time when the first spinning reel stops). When the player presses the push button 328 during the notice of dialogue executed between Is determined by the player to adjust the volume of the slot machine from the time when the third symbol is stopped (the time when the last spinning reel stops) to the time when the next BET is input. Fourth determining means for determining
The effect executing means can execute the specific effect on condition that the specific condition determining means determines that the specific condition has been satisfied (for example, in S782 of FIG. 47, the number of operation-reserved balls has increased. The determination of NO is made, the reserved ball count notice button operation counter is incremented and updated in S783, and a command for displaying a part effect corresponding to the incremented and updated counter value is transmitted in S793 and S794 in FIG. The reserved ball number button announcement effect is additionally executed by the number of balls (see FIGS. 53 (b) (c) and 54 (a) to 54 (c).) The hit ball is detected by the ball detection sensor, and S810 in FIG. Is determined to be YES, and the command to display the part effect corresponding to the count value is updated by adding and updating the button notice number counter in S815 in S835 of FIG. In S836, the reserved ball number button announcement effect is additionally executed by the number of activated balls.When the push button 328 is pressed, YES is determined in S850 in FIG. The command for displaying the parts effect corresponding to the count value is updated by adding and updating the credit number notice operation counter, and the operation credit number button notice effect is executed in S870 and S871 of Fig. 65. Determination by the first determination means In a reach that can execute a button announcement that occurs thereafter (for example, a reach excluding a high expectation degree reach (for example, a special reach)), a button announcement effect of operating the operation button 12 is controlled to be executable. Reach that can execute the button notice that occurred after the determination by the determination means (for example, (For example, in a reach other than the special reach), a button announcement operation for operating the operation operation button 12 is controlled so as to be executable.In the dialogue announcement determined by the third judgment means, the operation operation button 12 for the effect is controlled. Is controlled so that a button announcement effect of operating the push button 328 can be executed in an announcement effect such as a next announcement generated after the determination by the fourth determination unit.

(3-2) Variable display device whose display state can be changed (for example, the first special symbol display device 37,
A second special symbol display device 38, an effect symbol display device 26, a first display window 317 for the first display device, a second display window (also referred to as a reel window) 318 for the second display device,
Profit state generating means (for example, a special winning opening (special electric accessory) 22, a winning combination establishment process) for generating a profit state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display device becomes a predetermined and predetermined mode. Means 357);
Effect operation detecting means (for example, effect button sensor 12s, push button 328) for detecting a player's operation for performing a game effect,
The specific effect is an effect performed in response to the detection of the effect operation detecting means (for example, when the effect button 12 is operated, YES is determined in S775 of FIG. 47, and the number of active balls is determined in S782 and S783). The command to display the parts effect corresponding to the count value is updated by adding and updating the reserved ball number button notice operation counter with the upper limit as the upper limit, and the reserved ball number button notice effect is transmitted by S793 and S794 in FIG. (See FIGS. 53 and 54.) The hit ball is detected by the ball detection sensor, YES is determined in S810 of FIG. 58, and the button notice number counter is added and updated in S815 to correspond to the count value. A command to display the part effect to be performed is transmitted in S835 and S836 in FIG. When the push button 328 is pressed, a YES determination is made in S850 of FIG. 63, and the S855 credit number advance operation counter is incremented with the button advance number J as an upper limit, and the count value thereof is updated. (S870 and S871 in FIG. 65 transmit a command to display a part effect corresponding to the above, and an operation credit number button notice effect is executed.)
The effect execution unit is configured to prohibit the operation of the player for performing the game effect during the variable display of the variable display device (for example, a period of “invalid (1)” in FIGS. 52 and 60). At a timing other than the above, the specific effect is executed on the condition that the operation of the player by the effect operation detecting means has been detected (for example, the holding ball may be held on condition that the determination of NO has been made in S778 of FIG. 47). A number button announcement effect is executed, and a hit ball number button announcement effect is executed on condition that a determination of NO is made in S803 of Fig. 57. A credit number button announcement effect is performed on condition that a determination of NO is made in S853. Run).

(3-3) Setting operation detecting means for detecting a setting operation by a player (for example, an operation means for adjusting a volume (for example, a jog dial), a means for detecting a selection operation of music, a push button 328 operated at the time of a speech notice Etc.)
The specific condition determining means determines that the specific condition is satisfied based on the detection output of the setting operation detecting means (for example, when the symbol variation display by the effect symbol display device 26 is completed, the player Determines whether the player has performed volume adjustment or a demo movie selection operation.At the start or end of the jackpot, the player has selected a song that flows during the jackpot or selected a character that is displayed during the probability change. When the player operates the start lever 330 in the slot machine and stops at the time of stopping the first symbol (the time when the first spinning reel stops), the player presses the push button 328 It is determined that the dialogue is displayed by pressing the key.When the third symbol is stopped (the last reel is stopped) Determining that the player has performed the volume control of the slot machine during the period from the time point) to the next BET input).

(3-4) The setting operation detecting means includes a volume setting operation detecting means for adjusting and setting the volume (for example, an operating means for adjusting the volume (for example, a jog dial or the like)).

(3-5) The setting operation detecting means includes a music setting operation detecting means (for example, a means for detecting a selecting operation of a music piece) for selecting and setting a music piece flowing during a game.

(3-6) The setting operation detecting means is a character setting operation detecting means for selecting and setting a character displayed during a specific game state (for example, a character selecting operation displayed during a certain change is performed) To detect).

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  In the embodiment, the pachinko game machine and the slot machine are illustrated, but it is needless to say that the present invention can be similarly implemented in other game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine.

1, 301 Amusement machine main body 12 Operation buttons 13 for production 13 Operation buttons 20 for production First special symbol starting port 20s First special symbol starting port sensor 21H Second special symbol left starting port 21M Second special symbol right starting port 21h 2nd special symbol left starting opening sensor 21m 2nd special symbol right starting opening sensor 22 big winning opening 25 image display device 26 effect design display device 27 button display image 28 first special reserved number display image 29 second special reserved number display image 37 First special symbol display device 38 Second special symbol display device 43 Opening / closing member (large winning opening)
50 main control unit 51 effect control unit 69 touch sensor 328 push button 330 start lever 351 main control board 352 effect control board 440 effect display means

The present invention is used in the game based on the detection by the variable display means capable of playing the game of the symbol change display, the start detection means for detecting the establishment of the start condition of the symbol change display, and the detection by the start detection means. Random number extracting means for extracting random number information, random number information extracted by the random number extracting means, holding storage means for holding and storing within a range of a predetermined upper limit holding storage number, after variably displaying the symbol, A variable display control means for performing a control for deriving and displaying a display result by stopping and displaying a symbol , comprising: an effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect during the variable display of the symbol , The effect execution means includes, as the predetermined effect, an evolving effect that evolves from the first effect to a second effect having an effect-like connection with the first effect, and from the first effect to the second effect. Non-evolving type that does not evolve Can be displayed, and when the advanced effect is displayed, a first announcement effect is provided in the first effect in accordance with the number of reserved memories in the first effect, and a second effect is provided in the second effect. The second announcement effect can be respectively executed according to the number of pending storages, and also in the case where the non-developed type effect is displayed, in the first effect, the first effect may be performed according to the number of pending storages during the first effect. The first announcement effect can be executed.

Claims (6)

A gaming machine that performs a game by consuming a gaming value used by a player for a game,
Effect execution means for executing an effect during a game,
A game value storage use means for storing the game value and using the game for a game,
Game continuation determination means for determining whether or not the game is in a game continuation state in which the player is continuing the game by determining the state of the game value storage use means,
A gaming machine, wherein the effect execution means is capable of executing a specific effect on condition that the game continuation determining means determines that the game is in a game continuation state. A variable display device whose display state can be changed,
Profit state generating means for generating a profit state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display device is in a predetermined specific mode,
Effect operation detecting means for detecting an operation of a player for performing a game effect,
The specific effect is an effect performed in response to the detection of the effect operation detection means,
The effect executing means is configured to detect an operation of the player by the effect operation detecting means at a timing other than a period during which the operation of the player for performing the game effect is prohibited during the variable display of the variable display device. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific effect is executed on a condition that the game is performed. The game value storage use means includes a launching means for launching a game ball to a game area,
The game continuation determining means includes a firing detection means for detecting the firing of a game ball by the firing means, and determines whether or not a game continuation state based on a detection output of the firing detection means, The gaming machine according to claim 1. The game value storage use means includes a launch operation means for launching a game ball to a game area,
The game continuation determination means includes contact detection means for detecting that a player is touching the firing operation means, and determines whether or not the game is in a game continuation state based on a detection output of the contact detection means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a game machine. The game value storage use means includes a launch operation means for launching a game ball to a game area,
The game continuation determining means includes a specific launching mode detecting unit that detects that a player is operating the launching operating unit to launch a game ball in a specific launching mode,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game continuation determination unit determines whether or not the game is in a game continuation state based on a detection output of the specific firing mode detection unit. 4. It further comprises a bet amount setting means for setting a bet amount for the unit game,
The gaming value storage use means includes a credit means capable of storing a credit number used for setting a bet amount by the bet number setting means,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game continuation determining unit determines whether or not the game is in a game continuation state based on the number of credits stored in the credit unit. 4.