JP4761877B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like. Specifically, the first variation display unit that displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified and then displays and displays the display results, and after the variable display of the plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. A second variation display unit for deriving and displaying a display result, and the first variation display unit varies on the condition that a first start condition for variably displaying the first variation display unit is satisfied. After the display is executed, the display result is derived and displayed, and the variable display is executed in the second variable display unit on condition that the second start condition for displaying the variable in the second variable display unit is satisfied. After that, the display result is derived and displayed, and a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed in either the first variation display unit or the second variation display unit In It relates to a gaming machine that is your.

  What is conventionally known as this type of gaming machine is, for example, a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can each be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition and display results Based on the fact that a specific display result (a combination of jackpot symbols) is derived and displayed on any one of the plurality of variation display units. Some have been controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player (Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).

In such a conventional gaming machine, a plurality of (two) variation display units are merely performing variation independently. For this reason, the game itself may become monotonous and get bored by the player, and the display of a plurality of (two) variable display portions may be related to give a sense of expectation to a specific gaming state. could not.
JP 2001-62080 A (FIG. 12) JP 2001-62081 A (FIG. 12)

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to effectively utilize the fact that there are a plurality of variable display sections, thereby preventing the inconvenience that the game itself becomes monotonous and bored by the player. At the same time, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can give a sense of expectation to a specific gaming state by giving relevance to the display of a plurality of variation display units.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) a first variation display section (for example, a first decoration variation display section 8k) for deriving and displaying a display result after variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols) each identifiable; and A second variation display unit (for example, a second ornament variation display unit 9k) for deriving and displaying a display result after variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, ornamental symbols) each identifiable, Fluctuation occurs in the first fluctuation display section on condition that a first start condition for variably displaying the first fluctuation display section (for example, winning a game ball to the first start winning opening 14) is satisfied. After executing the display, the display result is derived and displayed (decorative display is stopped and displayed), and the second start condition for variably displaying the second change display section (for example, a game to the second start winning opening 16) The winning of the ball) As a condition, after the variable display is executed in the second variable display unit, the display result is derived and displayed (for example, the decorative design is stopped and displayed), and the first variable display unit or the second variable display is displayed. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) controlled to a specific gaming state (hit state) advantageous to the player when a predetermined display result (for example, a big winning symbol) is derived and displayed in any of the sections Coin game machines, slot machines, etc.)
A notice determining means for determining whether or not to perform a notice effect for notifying that the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display section on condition that the first start condition is satisfied (for example, , S501 to S525 in the first notice effect determination process of FIGS. 29 and 30, S637 and S638 of FIG. 15, S128 and S128a of FIG.
When the notice determining means determines that the notice effect is to be executed, the notice effect change for determining the change display part for executing the notice effect from the first change display part and the second change display part. Display unit determining means (for example, S830 to S845 in FIG. 34 in FIG. 35 in the first display control process, and similar steps in the second display control process, and further, the variable display unit selection table in FIG. 8B) )When,
The notice effect type selection means (for example, in the first display control process) that selects the type of the notice effect to be executed by the change display part determined by the notice effect change display part determination means from a plurality of kinds of the notice effects. 32, S930 to S933 in FIG. 32, S850 to S853 in FIG. 36, and the same steps in the second display control process, and the notice effect content selection table in FIG.
Preliminary effect control means (for example, a first display control process) that performs control for causing the variable display unit determined by the preliminary notification effect variation display unit determination unit to execute the type of the notification effect selected by the notification effect type selection unit. S350 to S358 in FIG. 27, S378 to S386 in FIG. 28, S888 to S898 in FIG. 38, S910 to S920 in FIG. 40, and similar steps in the second display control process, and the second display control process 44. S888a to S898a of FIG. 44 in the processing, and the same step in the first display control process processing),
The notice effect type selection means selects the kind of notice effect according to the remaining time of change display of the change display part determined by the notice effect change display part determination means (for example, the notice effect content selection in FIG. 9). The state of the decoration variation display section divided into five types of tables).

According to such a configuration, since it is not known in which fluctuation display section the notice effect is executed, it is not possible to know which notice display for the executed notice effect is performed, and a plurality of change display parts are linked. The notice effect can be executed, and the player can have a sense of expectation with respect to the display results of the plurality of variable display units. Moreover, since the type of the notice effect according to the remaining time of the variable display of the variable display unit can be selected, it is possible to prevent the notice from being unnaturally performed.

(2) On the condition that the first start condition is satisfied, the player is more advantageous than the normal game state different from the specific game state, and has a special game state (for example, different from the specific game state (for example, First transition condition determination means (for example, S121 to S123 in FIG. 17 in the first special symbol process) in which it is determined whether or not a predetermined transition condition for shifting to the probability variation state and the short time state is satisfied. ,
On the condition that the second starting condition is satisfied, second transition condition determining means for determining whether or not the predetermined transition condition for shifting to the special gaming state is satisfied (for example, the first special condition) The same steps in the second special symbol process corresponding to S121 to S123 in FIG. 17 in the symbol process)
Transition control means for shifting to the special gaming state based on the fact that the first transition condition determining means or the second transition condition determining means determines that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied (for example, first special condition) In the symbol process, S124 and S125 in FIG. 17, S111 to S114 in FIG. 16, S61 to S69 in FIG.
Whether or not a return condition for returning from the special gaming state to the normal gaming state is satisfied when the transition control means has shifted to the special gaming state, the first variation display unit or the second Return condition determining means (for example, S712 and S717 in FIG. 19 in the first special symbol process) determined when the variable display is started in the variable display unit of
The state data indicating whether or not the gaming state is the special gaming state is set to a special state indicating that the gaming state is in the special gaming state when shifting to the special gaming state, and the normal gaming is performed from the special gaming state. State data setting means (for example, S124, S125, S713, S718 in FIG. 17 in the first special symbol process) in the normal state indicating that the normal gaming state is indicated when returning to the state;
A plurality of variable display pattern data capable of specifying a variable display period from the start of the variable display executed in the first variable display unit to the stop on the condition that the first start condition is satisfied. First variation display pattern data selecting means for selecting the variation display pattern data from a preset variation display pattern data table (for example, S61 to S69 in FIG. 18 in the first special symbol process),
A plurality of variable display pattern data capable of specifying a variable display period from the start of the variable display executed in the second variable display unit to the stop on the condition that the second start condition is satisfied. Second variation display pattern data selection means for selecting the variation display pattern data from the preset variation display pattern data table (for example, the second corresponding to S61 to S69 of FIG. 18 in the first special symbol process). The same steps in the special symbol process)
First variation display control means (for example, in the first special symbol process) for controlling the first variation display section to be variably displayed according to the variation display pattern data selected by the first variation display pattern data selection means. S72 in FIG. 18, S328 in FIG. 24 in the first display control process, S815 in FIG. 33, S888 to S890 in FIG. 38),
Second variation display control means (for example, in the first special symbol process) for controlling the second variation display section to be variably displayed according to the variation display pattern data selected by the second variation display pattern data selection means. The same step in the second special symbol process corresponding to S72 in FIG. 18, the second display control process corresponding to S328 in FIG. 24, S815 in FIG. 33, and S888 to S890 in FIG. 38 in the first display control process. And a similar step in
The variable display pattern data table is composed of a plurality of variable display pattern data tables (for example, FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C) having different set variable display pattern data.
The first variation display pattern data selection means and the second variation display pattern data selection means differ depending on whether the state data set by the state data setting means is in the special state or in the normal state. The variable display pattern data is selected from the variable display pattern data table (for example, S61 to S68 in FIG. 18 in the first special symbol process),
The state data setting means sets the state data to the normal state at the start of the variable display where the determination is made based on the determination that the return condition is satisfied by the return condition determination means ( For example, in the first special symbol process, S302 in FIG. 13, S70 in FIG. 18, S706, S713, and S718 in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, the time for setting the state data to the normal state based on the determination that the return condition is satisfied by the return condition determining means is performed at the start of the variable display where the determination is made. Therefore, regardless of the length of the variation display period in the variation display for which the determination has been performed, the variation display pattern data table used when the state data is in the normal state from the start of the variation display for which the determination has been performed. Thus, the variation display pattern data is selected, and there is no advantage or disadvantage of the player due to the length of the variation display period in the variation display for which the determination is made.

(3) Fluctuation display pattern data capable of specifying a fluctuation display period from the start of the fluctuation display executed in the first fluctuation display section to the stop on the condition that the first start condition is satisfied. A first variation display pattern data selection means (for example, S61 to S69 in FIG. 18 in the first special symbol process) in which a plurality of variation display pattern data is selected from a variation display pattern data table set in advance. ,
Whether or not the fluctuation display period measured by the first fluctuation display period measuring means has reached a fluctuation display period that can be specified by the fluctuation display pattern data selected by the first fluctuation display pattern data selection means. A first variable display period determining means for determining (for example, S893 in FIG. 38 in the first display control process);
When it is determined by the first variable display period determination means that the variable display period has been reached, first display result derivation display means (for example, a first display result derivation display means for deriving and displaying a display result on the first variable display section) (S803 in FIG. 31B) in the one display control process,
A plurality of variable display pattern data capable of specifying a variable display period from the start of the variable display executed in the second variable display unit to the stop on the condition that the second start condition is satisfied. Second variation display pattern data selection means for selecting the variation display pattern data from the preset variation display pattern data table (for example, the second corresponding to S61 to S69 of FIG. 18 in the first special symbol process). The same steps in the special symbol process)
Second variation display period measuring means for measuring a period from the start of variation display in the second variation display section (for example, a second special symbol process corresponding to S888 in FIG. 38 in the first display control process) Similar steps in processing)
Whether or not the fluctuation display period measured by the second fluctuation display period measuring means has reached a fluctuation display period that can be specified by the fluctuation display pattern data selected by the second fluctuation display pattern data selection means. A second variable display period determining means for determining (for example, a similar step in the second special symbol process corresponding to S893 in FIG. 38 in the first display control process);
When the second variable display period determining unit determines that the variable display period has been reached, a second display result derivation display unit (for example, a first display unit for deriving and displaying a display result on the second variable display unit) The same step in the second special symbol process corresponding to S 898 in FIG. 38 in the one display control process and S 803 in FIG.
The second variable display period measuring means includes
When the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display unit and the variation display is executed on the second variation display unit, the specific display result is derived on the first variation display unit. Measurement interruption means (for example, S881, S885 to S887 in FIG. 38 in the first display control process) in the first display time point, the measurement of the fluctuation display period by the second fluctuation display period measurement means is interrupted. ,
Measurement for resuming measurement of the variable display period interrupted by the measurement interrupting means at a second time point when the specific gaming state is ended based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on the first variable display unit. Restarting means (for example, S882 to S884 in FIG. 38 in the first display control process).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display unit and the variation display is executed on the second variation display unit, the specific display result is displayed on the first variation display unit. Since the measurement of the variable display period by the second variable display period measuring unit is interrupted at the first time point when the derivation and display is performed, the display results of both the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit are displayed. It becomes possible to prevent the occurrence of a specific gaming state at the same time as a specific display result.

  (4) The suspended variation display continuation control means (for example, the first variation display unit) that controls the second variation display unit to continue the variation display during the period in which the measurement of the variation display period is suspended by the measurement interruption unit. The display control process processing is further characterized in that, for example, the contents of a modified example in which the apparent variation display is continued even during the measurement interruption of the variation time according to S887 in FIG. 38 are provided.

  According to such a configuration, since a display result is not derived during measurement interruption of the variable display period, the player is not misunderstood.

  (5) During the period when the measurement of the variable display period is interrupted by the measurement interrupting means, the second variable display unit performs control to stop and display identification information other than the specific display result. Control means (for example, S900 to S902 in FIG. 39 in the first display control process) is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, the specific display result is not derived and displayed during the measurement interruption of the variable display period, so that the player is not misunderstood.

( 6 ) Storage means (for example, the first display control process corresponding to S894 and S895 in FIG. 38 in the first display control process) for storing that the notice effect is executed in the second variable display section by the notice effect control means. And 2 display control process processing).
The notice determination means has a higher proportion of the notice in the change display next to the change display in which the notice effect is executed in the second change display section when there is no memory in the storage means. It is determined that the performance is to be executed (for example, the performance content determination table at the time of repeated notice in FIG. 7 has a lower selection ratio without notice) than the effect content determination table at the time of single notice in FIG. It is characterized by.

  According to such a configuration, in the next variation display after the variation display for which the second variation display unit has performed the notification effect, the proportion of the notification effect is higher when there is no storage in the storage means. Since the execution is performed, a sense of expectation that a predetermined display result is derived and displayed over a plurality of variations can be obtained.

( 7 ) False notice effect determination means for determining whether or not to execute a false notice effect that is the same mode as the notice effect even if a predetermined display result is not obtained (for example, a diagram in the first notice effect determination process) 29, S503, S504, S516b, S516c in FIG. 30, distribution table RS1-1, RS2-1) at the time of reception of the prior judgment command in the notice content determination table in FIG. 6, FIG.
Based on the determination by the false notice effect determination means, the false notice effect control means (for example, S860 to S871 in FIG. 37 in the first display control process, FIG. 38, S888 to S898, S910 to S920 of FIG. 40, and the same steps in the second display control process, and S888a to S898a of FIG. 38 in the second display control process, and the first display control process Similar steps in)
Execution storage means (for example, in the first display control process) that stores the fact that the notice effect or the false notice effect is executed in the second variable display unit by the notice effect control means or the false notice effect control means. The same step in the second display control process corresponding to S894 and S895 in FIG.
The notice determination means has a higher rate when there is no memory in the execution storage means than when there is no memory in the change display next to the change display in which the notice effect is executed in the second change display section. It is determined that the notice effect is to be executed (the effect content determination table at the repeated notice in FIG. 7 is lower in the selection ratio without notice in FIG. 7 than the effect content decision table at the single notice in FIG. 6). Features.

  According to such a configuration, when the variable display determined to generate the predetermined state is being executed, there is a case where there is no memory that the advance notice effect or the false notice effect has been executed. Since the notice effect is executed at a high rate, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that a predetermined display result is derived and displayed over a plurality of fluctuations.

( 8 ) A notice effect type storage means for storing the kind of notice effect executed by the notice effect control means (for example, S896 in FIG. 38 in the first display control process and the second display control process). A similar step),
The notice effect type selection means selects the kind of notice effect to be executed this time based on the kind of notice effect that was executed last time stored in the notice effect type storage means (for example, in the first display control process). (S835 in FIG. 34, S853 in FIG. 36, S863 in FIG. 37, S914 in FIG. 40, and the same step in the second display control process).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that a predetermined display result is derived and displayed over a plurality of fluctuations, and this is executed based on the type of the notice effect that was executed last time. Since the type of the notice effect is selected, it is possible to gradually improve a sense of expectation that a predetermined display result is derived and displayed by the notice effect over a plurality of fluctuations.

( 9 ) On-hold data storage means (for example, first data) for storing data used for execution of variable display in which the second start condition is satisfied but the variable start condition is not satisfied as reserved data up to a predetermined upper limit number The same special step in the second special symbol process corresponding to S41 to S46 of FIG. 14 in the one special symbol process)
The notice effect change display unit determining means causes the second change display part to execute the notice effect when the number of reserved data stored in the reserved data storage means is larger than when the number of reserved data is small. Based on a data table configured to increase the probability, the variable display unit for executing the notice effect is determined (for example, the number of reserved storages in the variable display unit selection table in FIG. 8B and the non-recurring target change) The relationship between the selection ratios of the display portions).

  According to such a configuration, the probability that the notice effect is executed in the second variation display unit is higher when the number of the pending data stored in the pending data storage unit is larger than when the number of the pending data is small. In addition, there is a high probability that a notice effect for a plurality of times is executed by the second variation display unit, and the expectation that a predetermined display result is derived and displayed over a plurality of variations may be given. The possibility of being able to be increased.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Here, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be, for example, an image-type gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, A first variable display section for derivation display of a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and a display result after variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable A second variation display unit for derivation display is provided, and the first variation display unit executes variation display on condition that a first start condition for variably displaying the first variation display unit is satisfied. After the display, the display result is derived and displayed, and the display is performed after the variable display is executed in the second variable display unit on condition that the second start condition for displaying the second variable display unit is displayed. The result A game that is displayed and is controlled in a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on either the first variation display unit or the second variation display unit Any game machine may be used as long as it is a machine.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. And the board 6).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray (lower plate) 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  In the game area 7, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “0” to “9”), each of which can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, a hit ball wins the first start winning opening 14). The first special symbol display 8 that displays and displays the display result by performing variable display (also referred to as variable display) of all 10 types of numerical symbols), and establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, the hit ball is the second start prize) A plurality of types of identification information (for example, all 10 types of numeric symbols from “0” to “9”) that can be identified based on each (winning to the mouth 16) are displayed in a variable manner, and a display result is derived and displayed. A special symbol display 9 is arranged at a predetermined interval. Moreover, the 1st special symbol storage memory indicator 10 is provided so that the 1st special symbol indicator 8 may be pinched | interposed from right and left. Similarly, a second reserved memory display 11 is provided so as to sandwich the second special symbol display 9 from the left and right.

  In this embodiment, the case where the special symbol is a numeric symbol is shown as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol indicates other identification information such as characters, figures, patterns, etc. other than numerals. It may be a symbol. Further, the variable display may be an update display by scrolling the symbol in a predetermined direction, an update display by switching the symbol, or an update display while rotating the symbol around the virtual axis. . In this embodiment, an example using a 7-segment display is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a liquid crystal display device, a CRT, a display using plasma display, electroluminescence, or dot matrix display, etc. It may be a display type. Further, it may be a mechanical type such as a rotary drum type display device. Further, the variable display on the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 means that the above-mentioned update display is performed while blinking the symbols. In addition, when the display result is derived and displayed, the symbols are turned on. Stop display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible for the player to recognize that the “variation display” is being performed and that the variation display is finished and the “display result is derived and displayed”. If it is.

  Below the first special symbol display 8, the identification information corresponding to the first special symbol display 8 (for example, all 10 kinds of numeric symbols from “0” to “9”) is displayed in a variable manner. A first decoration variation display portion 8k for deriving and displaying the result is provided, and identification information (for example, “0” to “9”) corresponding to the second special symbol display 9 is provided below the second special symbol display 9. The second decoration variation display section 9k is provided for performing variation display of all 10 types of numerical symbols) and deriving and displaying the display result.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 are each constituted by a 7-segment LED display. Each of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k is configured by a liquid crystal display (LCD), and includes three display areas of left, middle, and right (for example, the first decoration illustrated in FIG. 41 and the like). The identification information is displayed and controlled on the symbols 8a to 8c and the second decorative symbols 9a to 9c). The decorative symbols variably displayed in the three display areas of the left, middle, and right are called a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol.

  When the display result of the first special symbol display 8 is a first special figure specific display result (for example, an odd symbol) in which a jackpot is generated, the display result of the first decoration variation display unit 8k is also a first in which a jackpot is generated. It is controlled to be a decoration specific display result (for example, a combination of jackpot symbols in which the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are the same, that is, a blue eye), and the display result of the second special symbol display 9 is a jackpot In the case of the second special figure specific display result (for example, an odd number symbol), the display result of the second decoration variation display unit 9k is also the second ornament specific display result (for example, the left symbol, the middle symbol, the right symbol). It is controlled so as to be a combination of big hit symbols that have the same symbol, that is, a flat eye), so that the consistency of both display results is maintained.

  The identification information variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8 is called a first special symbol, and the identification information variably displayed on the second special symbol display 9 is called a second special symbol.

  The identification information displayed in a variable manner in the first ornament variation display section 8k is called a first ornament symbol (also referred to as a first symbol), and the decoration effect of the variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8 In order to enhance the display, it means a symbol having a decorative meaning that is variably displayed with a predetermined relationship with the variation display of the first special symbol.

  Also, the identification information that is variably displayed on the second ornament variation display portion 9k is called a second ornament symbol (also referred to as a second symbol), and the decoration effect of the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 9 is shown. In order to enhance the display, the symbol has a decorative meaning that is variably displayed with a predetermined relationship with the variation display of the second special symbol.

  The predetermined relationship includes, for example, a relationship in which the decorative symbol variation display is started when the special symbol variation display is started, or the special symbol variation display is ended and the display result is displayed. This includes a relationship in which the variable display is terminated and the display result is displayed.

  Since the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration variation display portion 8k have the correspondence relationship as described above, the following description may be collectively referred to as a first variation display portion in the following description. . In addition, since the second special symbol display 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k have the corresponding relationship as described above, the following description will collectively refer to the second variation display unit 9k as the second variation display unit. There is.

  In this embodiment, the first special figure specific display result is displayed on the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration specific display result is derived and displayed on the first decoration fluctuation display unit 8k. The state is the same as the specific game state generated when the second special symbol specific display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the second decorative specific display result is derived and displayed on the second ornament variation display unit 9k ( For example, the number of big hit rounds, the number of winnings and payouts, and the like are specified game states, but one specific game state may be configured to be more advantageous than the other specific game state.

  In this embodiment, the identification information is displayed by two systems of display units including the first special symbol display unit 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k, and the second special symbol display unit 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but includes a plurality of display units, and a configuration for performing variable display of identification information on a plurality of display units (any natural number of 2 to ∞). Also good.

  Next, the first special symbol used for variation display on the first special symbol display 8, the first decoration symbol used for variation display on the first ornament variation display unit 8k, and the variation display on the second special symbol display 9 The second special symbol used and the type of the second decorative symbol used for the variable display in the second decorative variable display unit 9k will be described.

  The first special symbol display 8 displays a first special symbol composed of 10 types of numbers from 0 to 9. The 1st decoration fluctuation display part 8k displays the 1st decoration symbol which consists of 10 types of numbers 0-9. When the odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) of the first special symbol predetermined as the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the display result by the first special symbol display 8, the first special symbol specific display result is obtained. A big hit occurs (hereinafter referred to as the first big hit). When an odd number is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol display 8, the first decoration specific display result that is a doublet is derived and displayed as a display result on the first decoration variation display portion 8k.

  The symbols displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the second ornament variation display unit 9k in the present embodiment are the same as the symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 8 and the first ornament variation display unit 8k. . Further, when the second special symbol display 9 derives and displays an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) of the second special symbol as a display result, the second special symbol specific display result is obtained, and a big hit occurs ( Hereinafter referred to as the second big hit). When the odd number is derived and displayed as a display result by the second special symbol display 9, the second decoration specific display result that is a doublet is derived and displayed as a display result on the second decoration variation display portion 9k.

  When any one of “3, 5, 7” is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol display 8, any one of the odd-numbered symbols is derived and displayed as a display result on the first decoration variation display portion 8k. Is done. When any one of “3, 5, 7” is derived and displayed as a display result by the second special symbol display 9, any one of the odd symbols of the odd symbol is displayed as the display result on the second decoration variation display portion 9k. Derived and displayed. One of the first variation display unit including the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k, and the second variation display unit including the second special symbol display 8 and the second decoration variation display unit 8k. On the other hand, when such a display result is derived and displayed, it is controlled to the probability variation control mode (in the embodiment described below, the probability variation may be referred to as an abbreviated name, for example, the probability variation control mode). Later, the control can be performed in a variable time shortening control mode (in the following embodiment, the variable time shortening may be referred to as an abbreviated time shortening, for example, a time shortening control mode). Control to the probability control mode is started when the probability variation flag is set. Control to the time reduction control mode is started when the time reduction flag is set. The probability variation flag and the time reduction flag in this embodiment are set at the timing when the probability variation big hit symbol is determined as a stop symbol, and the control to the probability control mode is started when the variation display that becomes the probability variation big hit symbol is started. Although an example will be described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation jackpot symbol is derived and displayed and set when the jackpot gaming state that has occurred is terminated, and control to the probability control mode is started when the jackpot gaming state ends. It may be a thing. In that case, for example, in the big hit end process, it is determined whether or not the big hit gaming state based on the probable big hit is made. If configured in this way, the big hit fluctuation is executed by shortening the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display section opposite to the fluctuation display section executing the big hit fluctuation (because the fluctuation time is short at the time of an exact change). The player will not be aware that

  When controlled to the probability variation control mode, the probability variation state, which will be described later, is controlled. When controlled to the time-shortening control mode, the time-shortening state, which is a variable time shortening state to be described later, is controlled. In the present embodiment, when the control mode is controlled to the probability variation control mode, the control is performed in the probability variation state and also in the time-short state. This state is referred to as a first state. In the present embodiment, when it is controlled to the time reduction control mode, it is controlled to the time reduction state. This state is referred to as a second state.

  The probability variation state is a control state that is improved as compared to the normal gaming state in which the probability of occurrence of a big hit is different from the probability variation state. A jackpot symbol in which such a probability variation state occurs is called a probability variation jackpot symbol. In the present embodiment, the probability variation state is such that after the jackpot gaming state in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the variation display count of the special symbol and the decorative symbol variation display becomes a predetermined variation display count (for example, 100 times). Continue within reach. In the probability variation state, when the display result of the non-probability variation big hit symbol different from the probability variation big hit symbol is displayed in the first special figure specific display result, the special symbol and the decorative symbol variation display are not performed a predetermined number of times. Even if it exists, the probability variation state ends.

  The example in which the probability variation state in the present embodiment ends when the variation display count of the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol reaches a predetermined variation display count or when the display result of the non-probability variation big hit symbol is reached. Although not limited to this, the probability variation state is the result of the falling lottery that determines whether or not to end the probability variation state every time the variation display is performed, or when the winning lottery is won, or the display result of the non-probable variation big hit symbol It may end when it becomes.

  The short time state is a first special symbol display 8, a second special symbol display 9, a first ornament variation display unit 8k, a second ornament variation display unit 9k, which will be described later, as compared to a normal state other than the time reduction state. This is a control state in which a short time is selected as the variable display time of each of the first normal symbol display 12 and the second normal symbol display 13 described later. When the jackpot gaming state occurs as a result of the probability variation jackpot symbol display, after the jackpot gaming state in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, and after the probability variation state is terminated, the special symbol and decorative symbol variation display The variable display count is controlled to be in a time-saving state until a predetermined variable display count (for example, 100) is reached. In the short-time state, the display time of the fluctuation of the symbol is shortened, so that the number of reserved memories to be described later is exhausted early, and the start winnings that have occurred exceeding the upper limit (for example, “4”) of the reserved memory number are invalidated. The game state is advantageous for the player in that the display result can be derived and displayed frequently in a short time and the winning display result can be derived and displayed at an early stage.

  Further, for each of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9, when “1” or “9” is derived and displayed as a display result, only the big hit gaming state occurs, as described above. Neither a certain change state nor a short time state occurs. When “1” or “9” is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8 as a display result, “0” or even numbered double-eyed eyes are derived and displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8 k. The When “1” or “9” is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 as a display result, “0” or even numbered double-eyed eyes are derived and displayed on the second decoration variation display portion 9k. In addition, when either “0” or an even number of symbols is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8 as a display result, the first decoration variation display portion 8k has a display result (a combination other than a flat eye). Is derived and displayed. When either “0” or an even number symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 as a display result, the disparity (combination other than the flat eye) is derived as the display result on the second decoration variation display portion 9k. Is displayed.

  Of the first special figure specific display result, the first special figure specific display result (here, “3, 5, 7”) in which the above-mentioned probability variation state occurs is expressed as “first special figure special display result (probability large hit symbol). The first special figure specific display result (here, “1, 9”) in which the probability variation state does not occur is referred to as the “first special figure non-special display result (non-probable variation big hit symbol)”. In addition, among the second special figure specific display results, the second special figure specific display result (here, “3, 5, 7”) in which the above-described certainty change state occurs is referred to as “second special figure specific display result (probable big hit). The second special figure specific display result (here, “1, 9”) in which the probability variation state does not occur is referred to as the “second special figure non-special display result (non-probable variation big hit symbol)”.

  In the present embodiment, the types of symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k, the second special symbol display unit 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k are respectively different. Although the example which becomes the same is demonstrated, it displays not only by this but with the 1st special symbol display device 8 and the 1st decoration fluctuation display part 8k, and the 2nd special symbol display device 9 and the 2nd decoration fluctuation display part 9k. Different types of symbols may be used.

  As described above, the probability variation big hit symbol is derived and displayed in either the first variation display unit or the second variation display unit, and thus the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 In both cases, the state is controlled to a certain variation state and the time-short state is controlled.

  In the case of the present embodiment, when the jackpot gaming state occurs as a result of displaying the probability variation jackpot symbol, after the jackpot gaming state is finished, the probability variation state and the time-short state are started. When the predetermined number of fluctuation displays is reached, or when the big hit gaming state with the non-probable big hit symbol is generated, the probability changing state is terminated. Then, the time reduction state is continued until the variation display for a predetermined number of variation display times is executed after the probability variation state ends.

  When the hit ball wins the first start winning opening 14, the first extracting means extracts numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number) updated by the numerical data updating means. The numerical data extracted by the first extracting means is stored in a first reserved storage buffer (for example, a RAM 55 (see FIG. 2) mounted on the main board 31) as a reserved storage means so that the extraction order can be specified. The player is notified of the number of numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer as the reserved storage means, based on the number of lighting of the LED of the first special symbol stored memory display 10 described above. The numerical data stored in this way is also referred to as first start winning storage data. The first special symbol hold memory display 10 is composed of four LEDs, and is effective start winning (in this embodiment, the number of numerical data stored in the first hold memory buffer is less than 4). The number of times the LED is turned on is increased every time a ball hits the first start winning opening 14), and the number of times the LED is turned on is reduced by 1 every time the first special symbol display 8 starts to display fluctuation.

  When the hit ball wins the second start winning opening 16, the second extraction means extracts numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number) updated by the numerical data update means. The numerical data extracted by the second extracting means is stored in a second reserved storage buffer (for example, RAM 55 (see FIG. 2) mounted on the main board 31) as the reserved storage means so that the extraction order can be specified. The player is notified of the number of numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer as the reserved storage means, based on the number of lighting of the LED of the second special symbol reserved storage display 11 described above. The numerical data stored in this way is also referred to as second start winning storage data. The second special symbol hold memory display 11 is composed of four LEDs, and is effective start winning (in this embodiment, the number of numerical data stored in the second hold memory buffer is less than 4). The number of times the LED is turned on is increased every time a ball hits the second start winning opening 16), and the number of times the LED is turned on is reduced by 1 each time the second special symbol display 9 starts to display fluctuation.

  The numerical data (random numbers) stored in the first reserved storage buffer starts the variable display of the first special symbol display 8 when the variable display start condition of the first special symbol display 8 is satisfied. This is the starting condition. The numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer is a starting condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol display 9 when the variable display start condition of the second special symbol display 9 is satisfied. . For this reason, the numerical data stored in each holding storage buffer is also called holding storage data.

  Further, in this embodiment, the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer are still started in the numerical data (for example, the big hit determination random number, etc.) extracted by the extracting means (for example, S44). Up to four pieces of numerical data that do not satisfy the conditions (for example, the big hit gaming state and the end of the previous variation display) are stored as a predetermined upper limit number. The upper limit number of numerical data that can be stored in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer is not limited to the above, and for example, the upper limit number may be 20 (or any integer from 0 to ∞). Good. Further, the upper limit value is changed (for example, changed from 4 to 20) based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the display result is changed to the specific gaming state based on the special display result). It may be configured.

  Below the first special symbol display 8, there is provided a first start winning opening 14 through which a game ball can be won. The winning ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 62.

  Also, below the first special symbol display 8, a first variable winning device 15 having a first start winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided. The winning ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 62. Further, the first variable winning device 15 that performs the opening / closing operation having the first start winning port 14 is provided with a pair of left and right movable pieces. The movable piece of the first variable winning device 15 is opened by the solenoid 74. When the movable piece of the first variable winning device 15 is opened by the solenoid 74, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the first start winning opening 14 (easier to start winning), which is advantageous to the player. .

  Also, below the second special symbol display 9, a second winning device 17 having a second start winning port 16 through which a game ball can be won is provided. The winning ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 67.

  Below the first start winning opening 14, a first special variable prize that is opened by the solenoid 72 at the big hit based on the first special symbol display result being derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8. A device 20 is provided. The first special variable winning device 20 includes a first big winning opening 21 inside. The solenoid 72 is means for opening and closing an opening / closing door provided on the front surface of the first special variable winning device 20.

  The first special winning opening 21 of the first special variable winning device 20 is provided with a 10-count winning area different from the V winning area and the V winning area. Of the winning balls led from the first grand prize opening 20 and led to the back of the game board 6, the winning ball that has entered one (V winning area) is detected by the first V winning switch 64 and the other (10 The winning ball that has entered the (count winning area) is detected by the first count switch 63. A solenoid 73 for moving a seesaw for switching the route in the first big prize opening 21 is also provided on the back of the game board 6.

  Below the second winning device 17, a second special variable winning device that is opened by the solenoid 75 in the big hit based on the second special symbol display result being derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9. 22 is provided. The second special variable winning device 22 includes a second large winning opening 23 inside. The solenoid 75 is means for opening and closing an opening / closing door provided on the front surface of the second special variable winning device 22.

  The second special prize winning port 23 of the second special variable prize winning device 22 is provided with a V winning area and a 10-count winning area different from the V winning area. Of the winning balls led to the back of the game board 6 from the second grand prize opening 23, the winning ball that has entered one (V winning area) is detected by the second V winning switch 69 and the other (10 The winning ball that has entered the (count winning area) is detected by the second count switch 68. A solenoid 76 for moving a seesaw for switching the route in the second big prize opening 23 is also provided on the back of the game board 6.

  In this embodiment, the first special variable winning device 20 and the second special symbol display 9 that open and close based on the first special symbol specific display result derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8 are displayed on the first special symbol display 8. Although the second special variable winning device 22 is opened and closed based on the second specific display result being derived and displayed, it may be configured to include only one special variable winning device. That is, a special variable winning device that is controlled to open and close based on the first special symbol specific display result derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8, and the second special symbol specific display on the second special symbol display 9. The special variable winning device that is controlled to open and close based on the result being derived and displayed may be configured using the same special variable winning device.

  In this embodiment, the first variable winning device 15 related to establishment of the starting condition of the first special symbol display 8 and the second winning device 17 related to establishment of the starting condition of the second special symbol display 9 are respectively provided. Although the example provided is described, the present invention is not limited to this, and a variable winning device related to establishment of the start condition may be provided corresponding to one of the special symbol displays. Further, in the configuration including only one variable winning device as described above, the variable winning device is configured so as to be related to the establishment of the starting condition of one of the variable display units (for example, only the first special symbol display 8). Alternatively, this variable winning device may be related to the establishment of the starting conditions of the two variable display units (the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9). In that case, when the game ball is won at the start winning opening of the variable winning device, it fluctuates in any fluctuation display section (for example, either the first special symbol display 8 or the second special symbol display 9). It is good also as a structure which selects whether a display is performed, and it is good also as a predetermined order (for example, for example) predetermined about two fluctuation display parts (for example, the 1st special symbol display 8 and the 2nd special symbol display 9). The first special symbol display unit 8 and the second special symbol display unit 9 may be configured to perform variable display alternately.

  The first grand prize opening 21 and the second big prize opening 23 will be described as an example in which each of them has a 10-count prize area different from the V prize area and the V prize area. Not limited to this, the V winning area may not be provided. In this case, for example, it is possible to provide the player with a big hit gaming state that can always digest the prescribed number of rounds.

  On the lower left side of the first decoration variation display portion 8k, there is provided a first normal symbol display 12 composed of a pair of LEDs marked with “◯” and “X”. The first normal symbol display 12 is capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When a game ball passes through the first gate 28 and is detected by the first gate switch 61, a random number for normal symbol determination is extracted and stored in the first normal symbol buffer of the RAM 55 mounted on the main board 31. In this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol that can be stored in the first normal symbol buffer of the RAM 55 is four. If the number of random numbers for normal symbol determination stored in the first normal symbol buffer has not reached the upper limit, that is, the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol stored in the first normal symbol buffer is 4 If the number has not been reached, a random number for normal symbol determination is extracted. If the display state of the normal symbol on the first normal symbol display 12 can be changed (“◯” and “x” are alternately lit), the normal display on the first normal symbol display 12 is normal. The symbol variation display is started. If the first normal symbol display 12 is not in a state where it is possible to start the variable display in which the display state changes, the random number for determination per normal symbol is stored in the first normal symbol buffer so that the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol can be stored. Increase by one. Further, below the first normal symbol display 12, a first normal symbol hold storage indicator having a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of LEDs for displaying the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol. 18 is provided. The first normal symbol storage memory display 18 increases the number of LEDs that are turned on each time a game ball passes through the first gate 28 and is detected by the first gate switch 61. Then, the number of LEDs that are lit is reduced by one each time the first normal symbol display 12 starts the variable display of the normal symbols (for example, “◯” and “x”).

  In this embodiment, the left and right lamps marked with “◯” and “x” (the symbols become visible when lit) are alternately lit on the first normal symbol display 12 so that the normal symbol is displayed. The fluctuation display is performed, and the fluctuation display normally continues for a standard fluctuation time (for example, 29.2 seconds). Then, if the upper lamp with “◯” is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a win. Whether or not to win is determined based on the value of numerical data (normal random number for symbol determination) extracted when the game ball passes through the first gate 28 and the first gate switch 61 detects the game ball. It is determined by whether or not it matches the judgment value per ordinary symbol. When the display result of the variable display on the first normal symbol display 12 is a win, the first variable winning device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time, and the game ball wins the first start winning port 14. It becomes easy to do. That is, the state of the first variable winning device 15 changes from an unfavorable state to an advantageous state to the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol.

  In the short time state, in addition to the above-described control for shortening the fluctuation time, the first variable winning device 15 performs control for increasing one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening from the normal gaming state. When the opening time or the number of opening times of the first variable winning device 15 is increased from the normal gaming state, the starting winning to the first starting winning port 14 is likely to occur, and the fluctuation in the first special symbol display 8 within a predetermined period. Since the probability that the number of times of display increases to become a winning symbol is higher than that in the normal gaming state, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player.

  A decorative lamp 25 blinkingly displayed during the game is provided around the left and right of the game area 7 of the game board 6, and an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in at the bottom. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame lamp 40, a frame lamp left 41, and a frame lamp right 42 provided on the front frame are provided at the outer peripheral upper portion, the outer peripheral left portion, and the outer peripheral right portion of the game area 7. In addition, a prize ball lamp 51 that is lit when there is a remaining number of prize balls in the vicinity of the frame lamp left 41 is provided, and a ball break lamp 52 that is lit when the supply ball has expired is provided in the vicinity of the frame lamp right 42. It has been.

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. In the present embodiment, the reach display mode (reach) means that the symbols that have not been stopped when the stopped symbols constitute a part of the jackpot symbol, and that all or one of them is displayed. This is a state in which the symbols of the parts are displayed in a synchronized manner while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  In the present embodiment, for example, the reach display mode in the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 is a specific display result (“1, 3, 5, 7, 9”) blinking. This state is referred to as reach display mode or reach.

  In addition, the reach display mode in the first decoration variation display portion 8k and the second decoration variation display portion 9k is that an effective line that is a hit is determined when a predetermined symbol is stopped, and a part on the effective line is determined. When a predetermined symbol is stopped in the display area, a state in which the variable display is performed in the display area on the active line that has not been stopped (for example, the first decoration change display portion 8k, the second decoration, etc.) A state in which the same display is stopped and displayed in the left and right display areas among the left, middle and right display areas in the variable display portion 9k, and the display areas in the middle are still in the variable display state). In addition, all or a part of the display area on the active line is synchronously displayed while constituting all or a part of the jackpot symbol (for example, the first ornament variation display portion 8k, the second ornament variation table Left in section 9k, in variation displayed in all of the right of the display area have been made, always state variation displayed with the same pattern are aligned is made) that reach the display mode or reach.

  In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. In addition, during the reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a symbol (special symbol or the like)) is displayed, or the first ornament variation display unit 8k and / or the second ornament variation display is displayed. The display mode (for example, color etc.) of the background of the part 9k may be changed. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display.

  In addition, for each of the first variation display unit and the second variation display unit, a big hit notice that is a notice effect for notifying that a big hit has occurred may be performed. In addition, for each of the first variation display portion and the second variation display portion, a reach notice may be performed as a notice effect that informs that a reach is reached. In the case of the present embodiment, there are a self-notice effect in which the advance notice target change display section makes a notice in advance, and a proxy notice effect in which a change display section different from the advance notice target change display section makes a notice. In addition, the self-notice effect and the proxy notice effect may be performed simultaneously.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 drives the driving motor by operating the hitting operation handle 5, and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to hit the game ball 7 into the game area 7 (see FIG. 2). Is provided. The game balls launched from the hit ball launching device 45 enter the game area 7 through a hit ball rail mounted in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7 on the game board 6, and then descend the game area 7. .

  When the hit ball enters the first start winning opening 14 and is detected by the first start opening switch 62, if the variation display of the first special symbol display 8 can be started (for example, the end of the big hit game or the previous variation display) ), The variable display on the first special symbol display 8 is started. If the variable display on the first special symbol display 8 is not ready to start, the number of numerical data stored in the first reserved memory buffer (for example, a big hit determination random number) is increased by 1, and the first special symbol reserved The lighting number of the LED of the memory display 10 is increased.

  Further, when the hit ball enters the second start winning opening 16 and is detected by the second start opening switch 67, it is in a state in which the variable display of the second special symbol display 9 can be started (for example, the end of the big hit game or the previous time End of fluctuation display), the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 9 is started. If the variable display on the second special symbol display 9 is not ready to start, the number of numerical data stored in the second reserved memory buffer (for example, a random number for jackpot determination) is increased by 1, and the second special symbol is reserved. The number of lighting LEDs of the storage display 11 is increased.

  The variation display on the first special symbol display 8 stops when the variation time predetermined for each variation pattern elapses. When the first special symbol display 8 at the time of the stop becomes a big hit symbol, the state shifts to the first big hit gaming state as the first specific gaming state. In the first big hit gaming state, the first special prize winning device 21 is used by the first special variable winning device 20 until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hit balls win the first big winning port 21. Is released. It should be noted that until a predetermined period of time elapses after the first special prize winning device 20 is opened and closed by the first special variable prize winning device 20, or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls wins the first big prize winning opening 21. Is one round in the jackpot gaming state. When the first special variable prize winning device 20 opens the first big prize opening 21, the hit ball enters the V prize area in the first big prize opening 21 and is detected by the first V prize switch 64. And the first special prize winning device 20 reopens the first big prize opening 21. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds).

  As described above, when the stop symbol of the first special symbol indicator 8 when the fluctuation is stopped is the probability variation big hit symbol, the first big hit gaming state is controlled, and after the first big hit gaming state is finished, the probability changing state is entered. .

  The variation display of the second special symbol display 9 stops when the variation time predetermined for each variation pattern elapses. When the second special symbol display 9 at the time of the stop becomes a big hit symbol, the state shifts to the second big hit gaming state as the second specific gaming state. In the second big hit game state, the second special prize winning device 23 is used by the second special variable prize winning device 22 until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hit balls win the second big prize winning port 23. Is released. It should be noted that until a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the second special prize-winning device 22 is opened and closed by the second special variable prize-winning device 22, or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls wins the second big prize-winning port 23. Is one round in the jackpot gaming state. Then, when the second special prize winning device 22 opens the second big prize opening 23, the hit ball enters the V prize area in the second big prize opening 23 and is detected by the second V prize switch 69. And the second special prize winning device 22 opens the second big prize opening 23 again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds).

  As described above, when the stop symbol of the second special symbol display 9 when the fluctuation is stopped is the probability big hit symbol, the second big hit gaming state is controlled, and after the second big hit gaming state is finished, the probability changing state is entered. .

In addition, the specific game state according to the present invention is not limited to the above, and may be a state in which any one of the following controls 1 to 5 or a combination of controls is executed.
1. A variable winning device that can change between a first state that facilitates winning of a hit ball and a second state in which the hit ball cannot win or that is difficult to win, is changed to the first state continuously or intermittently for a predetermined time. 1. Control to A variable winning device that can change between a first state that makes it easy to win a hit ball and a second state that makes it difficult or difficult to win a ball, with the detection of a hit ball in a specific winning or passing area. 2. Control for setting to the first state continuously or intermittently for a predetermined time. 3. Control to discharge a predetermined number of prize balls directly regardless of the winning of the hit ball. 4. Control for adding a valuable number to a storage medium (card, receipt, etc.) having a valuable value Control for assigning points to a ball game machine that can be played based on the presence of a score FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of the circuit configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. A game control microcomputer 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 53 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control program, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for controlling a game signal in accordance with the program, a display control board 80, and the like. The I / O port unit 57 for transmitting. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and RAM 55 are built in the CPU 56. That is, the game control microcomputer 53 is a one-chip microcomputer. In the game control microcomputer 53, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, hereinafter, the game control microcomputer 53 or the CPU 56 executes (or performs processing) Specifically, the game control microcomputer 53 or the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to a control microcomputer or CPU mounted on a board other than the main board 31.

  Also, the first gate switch 61, the first start port switch 62, the first count switch 63, the first V winning switch 64, the clear switch 65, the second gate switch 66, the second start port switch 67, the second count switch 68, Switch circuit for supplying signals to the game control microcomputer 53 from the second V winning switch 69, a full switch (not shown) that is detected when the surplus ball receiving tray 4 is full, and a count switch short-circuit signal (not shown). 32, a solenoid 72 that opens and closes the first special variable prize-winning device 20, a solenoid 73 that moves a seesaw provided in the first big prize-winning port 21, a solenoid 74 that opens and closes the first variable prize-winning device 15, and a second special variable prize-winning. A solenoid 75 for opening and closing the device 22 and a seesaw provided in the second big prize opening 23 are moved. From the solenoid circuit 33 for driving the renoid 76, etc. in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 53, from the system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the game control microcomputer 53 when the power is turned on, from the game control microcomputer 53 An information output circuit 34 that outputs information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer in accordance with the given data is also mounted on the main board 31.

  The game control microcomputer 53 outputs a drive signal for driving the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 to the LED drive circuit 71. The LED driving circuit 71 includes a first special symbol display 8, a second special symbol display 9, a first special symbol hold storage display 10, a second special symbol hold storage display 11, and a first normal symbol display 12. The second normal symbol display unit 13, the first normal symbol hold storage display unit 18, and the second normal symbol hold storage display unit 19 are connected.

  The main board 31 is formed with a circuit for performing display control for deriving and displaying a display result after starting the variable display in each of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9. The game control microcomputer 53 performs display control by outputting a drive signal to each of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 according to the program. Thereby, a control board for a special symbol display equipped with a driver circuit and a microcomputer is provided between the main board 31 and the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9. Compared with the case where the display control of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 is performed by the control board or the like based on the command signal, the result of the big hit determination can be surely displayed.

  The main board 31 is formed with a circuit for informing the number of numerical data stored in the corresponding reserved memory buffer in each of the first special symbol reserved memory display 10 and the second special symbol reserved memory display 11. Has been. In accordance with the program, the game control microcomputer 53 outputs a drive signal corresponding to the number of reserved memories in the reserved memory buffer to each of the first special symbol reserved memory display 10 and the second special symbol reserved memory display 11 to perform control. .

  The main board 31 is formed with a circuit for performing display control for deriving and displaying the display result after starting the variable display in each of the first normal symbol display 12 and the second normal symbol display 13. The game control microcomputer 53 performs display control by outputting a drive signal to each of the first normal symbol display 12 and the second normal symbol display 13 in accordance with the program. Accordingly, a control board for a normal symbol display equipped with a driver circuit and a microcomputer is provided between the main board 31 and the first normal symbol display 12 and the second normal symbol display 13. Compared with the case where the display control of the first normal symbol display 12 and the second normal symbol display 13 is performed by the control board or the like based on the command signal, the result of the normal symbol hit determination can be surely displayed. it can.

  The main board 31 is formed with a circuit for informing the number of numerical data stored in the corresponding reserved storage buffer in each of the first normal symbol reserved memory display 18 and the second normal symbol reserved memory display 19. Has been. The game control microcomputer 53 outputs a drive signal corresponding to the number of reserved memories in the reserved memory buffer to each of the first ordinary symbol reserved memory display 18 and the second ordinary symbol reserved memory display 19 according to the program, and performs control. .

  The game control microcomputer 53 pays out a ball in response to a ball lending request signal from a card unit 50 that enables lending by inserting a prepaid card or the like, and is provided on the game board 6. A payout control signal is transmitted to a payout control board 36 that controls a ball payout device 44 that is a device for paying out a winning ball when a winning of a game ball is detected at each winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a launch board 37 that drives and controls the hitting ball launching device 45 by operating the hitting operation handle 5 to launch the game ball toward the game area 7. The launch board 37 receives a touch detection signal indicating that the player's hand is touching the touch sensor of the hitting operation handle 5 from the hitting operation handle 5 and lends the ball using a prepaid card for a gaming machine. A connection signal indicating that a card unit (also referred to as a card processing device, not shown) for performing the game is connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is input. On condition that both the touch detection signal and the connection signal are input, the power from the power supply circuit (not shown) is supplied to the ball hitting motor of the ball hitting device 45 to fire the ball. When the surplus ball tray 4 is full or when there are no more pachinko balls to be dispensed, a firing stop command signal is input from the dispensing control board 36 to the launch board 37, and the launch board 37 receives the launch stop command. In response to the signal, the supply of electric power to the ball hitting motor of the ball hitting device 45 is stopped. Note that the firing stop command signal may not be input from the payout control board 36 to the launch board 37.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 53 transmits an effect control command (effect control signal) to the display control board 80 via the relay board 722. The display control microcomputer 800 (display control CPU (not shown), RAM (not shown), ROM (not shown), ROM (not shown), I / O port section (provided) is provided on the display control board 80 by receiving the effect control command. (Peripheral circuits not shown) and the like) perform display control of the first decoration variation display portion 8k and the second decoration variation display portion 9k. The display control microcomputer 800 is also referred to as an effect control microcomputer 800. The effect control commands include a first effect control command for designating display of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and a second effect control command for designating display of the second decoration variation display unit 9k. The microcomputer 800 controls the display of the fluctuation display unit (the first decoration fluctuation display part 8k or the second decoration fluctuation display part 9k) according to the received command.

  The display control CPU operates in accordance with a program stored in the ROM, and when receiving the effect control command from the main board 31, the change display unit (first decoration change display unit 8k) corresponding to the received command according to the received effect control command. Alternatively, display control of the second decoration variation display unit 9k) is performed. Specifically, display control of the variable display unit is performed by a VDP (not shown) having a display control function for displaying an image and a high-speed drawing function. The display control CPU reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM stores character image data that is frequently used among images displayed on the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k, specifically, a person, a monster, a character, a figure, a symbol, or the like. It is for storing in advance.

  Then, the display control CPU outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP. The VDP operates based on data input from the display control CPU. In this embodiment, there are two VDPs, a first VDP (not shown) that controls the display of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and a second VDP (not shown) that controls the display of the second decoration variation display unit 9k. It is mounted on the display control board 80. When there are three variable display units, three VDPs are mounted. That is, the number of VDPs corresponding to the number of variable display units is mounted on the display control board 80. Each of the first VDP and the second VDP has a two-dimensional address space independent of the display control CPU, and a first VRAM (not shown) and a second VRAM (not shown) are mapped therein. In addition, it is good also as a structure which performs display control of a some fluctuation | variation display part with one VDP. For example, it is good also as a structure provided with one VDP which performs display control of both the 1st decoration fluctuation display part 8k and the 2nd decoration fluctuation display part 9k.

  The first VDP or the second VDP generates image data to be displayed on the variation display unit (the first ornament variation display unit 8k or the second ornament variation display unit 9k) according to the command received according to the character image data. The first VRAM is expanded to the second VRAM. The first RAM is a frame buffer memory for expanding the image data generated by the first VDP, and the second VRAM is a frame buffer memory for expanding the image data generated by the second VDP. And it outputs to the fluctuation display part (the 1st decoration fluctuation display part 8k or the 2nd decoration fluctuation display part 9k) according to the received command.

In this embodiment, the display control microcomputer 800 provided on the display control board 80 outputs a drive signal for the speaker 27 to the sound output board 70 to control the sound output of the speaker 27, and at the same time, the lamp driver board. The drive signal of the lamp / LED is output to 35, and the light emission control of the lamp / LED provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. That is, the display control microcomputer 800 mounted on the display control board 80 includes display control of the first decoration change display section 8k and the second decoration change display section 9k transmitted from the main board 31, and lamp / LED lighting control. Based on the effect control command as a control signal relating to the control of effects such as the generation of game sounds, the first decoration variation display unit 8k, the second decoration variation display unit 9k, the speaker 27, the lamp / LED provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, etc. This is an effect control microcomputer for controlling the light emitter.

  Next, a random counter for generating random numbers used for control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining various random counters used by the game control microcomputer for game control. FIG. 3 shows eight types of random counters, random counters R1 to R8, as an example of the random counter.

  R1 is a jackpot for generating a random number used to randomly determine in advance whether or not to generate a jackpot state for each variable display of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 This is a random counter for determination, and is configured to count up from “0”, count up to the upper limit “658”, and count up from “0” again. This R1 is updated by adding a predetermined number (for example, 1) every 2 msec. When a valid start winning is detected by the first start opening switch 62 or the second start opening switch 67, a random number of this R1 is extracted accordingly, and the first start winning storage data or the second start winning storage data. Is stored in the RAM 55. And about each of the 1st special symbol display 8 and the 2nd special symbol display 9, the extraction value memorize | stored in RAM55 in that way is the stage before starting the fluctuation | variation display of a special symbol. It is determined whether or not it matches the determination value. In this determination, if they match, it is determined that the jackpot symbol is generated by using the display result of the variable display as a combination of the jackpot symbols, and when the jackpot symbol is displayed, the above-mentioned jackpot gaming state control is performed and matches. If not, it is determined that the display result of the variation display is out of date, and the off symbol is displayed and the gaming state does not change. In a normal probability state other than the probability variation state, the jackpot determination value is set to one numerical value, for example. In the probability variation state, the big hit judgment value is a plurality of numerical values (in this case, the big hit judgment value may be set so that the numerical order does not become an adjacent numerical value in order to prevent the big hit judgment from being biased). By setting, the probability of occurrence of big hits is improved as compared with the case of the non-probable change state.

  The numerical range shown in the range column for each random counter in FIG. 3 is the count range of such a random counter, and after counting up from the initial value to the upper limit value as described in R1, again, Counting up from the initial value. Therefore, in order to simplify the description, the description of the count range and the counting method is omitted in the following description of the various counters.

  When R2 is determined in advance to generate a big hit by the big hit determination using R1, any type of big hit symbol is included in the first special symbol display 8 (including the first decoration variation display portion 8k) and the first 2 is a random counter for generating a random number used to randomly determine whether to display on the special symbol display 9 (including the second decoration variation display unit 9k). A predetermined number is updated every 2 msec, updated from 0, updated to 9 which is the upper limit, and then updated from 0 again.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the display result of the variable display on the first special symbol display 8 is a big hit, if the random number extracted from R2 is an odd number, the first In the special symbol display 8, any one of “3, 5, 7” is derived and displayed as a display result for each of the odd symbols in the first decoration variation display unit 8k, and after the big hit is finished, the probability change state is obtained. Be controlled. On the other hand, when the random number extracted from R2 is an even number, any one of “1, 9” in the first special symbol display 8 is either “0” or an even symbol in the first decoration variation display portion 8k. The double-eyed eyes are derived and displayed as display results, and a big hit occurs. In this way, in this embodiment, since it is determined whether or not to be controlled to the probability variation state after the big hit by the big hit symbol, R2 determines whether to control to the probability variation state (probability variation start determination). It is also a random counter for generating a random number used for.

  R3 is a detachable symbol determination for generating a random number used to randomly determine in advance a stop symbol in the display result that is out of place for each of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9. It is a random counter for. R3 is updated by adding a predetermined number (for example, 1) every 2 msec and the interrupt processing surplus time, updated from 0, updated to 9 which is the upper limit thereof, and then updated from 0 again.

  In the present embodiment, when the outlier symbol is determined not to be controlled by big hit using R1, the outlier symbol ("0, 2, 4, 6, 8") is extracted from the random counter R3 according to the extracted value. It is determined.

  In the present embodiment, when one of “0, 2, 4, 6, 8” is determined as the symbol of the first special symbol display 8 using R3, the first decoration variation display unit 8k When any one of “0, 2, 4, 6, 8” is determined as the symbol of the second special symbol display 9 so that the symbol that does not become a doublet is derived and displayed, the second ornament variation display unit At 9k, control is performed so that the out-of-order symbol that does not become a flat eye is derived and displayed.

  Here, the count-up operation in the remaining interrupt processing time performed in a predetermined random counter such as R3 will be described. The CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer performs various controls by periodically executing interrupt processing. For a certain interrupt processing, after the interrupt processing is executed, the interrupt processing is interrupted until the next execution start of the interrupt processing. Waiting for processing. Repeating the random counter addition update process using an infinite loop during the interrupt process surplus time waiting for such interrupt process is called counting up the interrupt process surplus time.

  R4 indicates a variation pattern which is a variation display pattern of the first special symbol display 8 (including the first decoration variation display unit 8k) and the second special symbol display 9 (including the second decoration variation display unit 9k). It is a numerical data updating means (random counter) for generating a random number used for determining at random. R4 is incremented by a predetermined number every 2 msec and the interruption processing surplus time, updated from 0, updated to 99 which is the upper limit thereof, and then updated from 0 again. A variation pattern used for variation display is selected from a plurality of predetermined variation patterns based on the counter value extracted from the random counter R4 for variation time determination at a predetermined timing such as when the variation of the special symbol starts. It is determined. Each variation pattern has a predetermined variation time (the time from the start of variation display until the display result is derived and displayed, also referred to as variation display time), and by selecting and determining the variation pattern The variable display time is selected and determined.

  R7 is out of the big hit determination for each of the first special symbol display 8 (including the first decoration variation display portion 8k) and the second special symbol display 9 (including the second decoration variation display portion 9k). When the determination is made, the reach display mode described above is formed during the variable display (hereinafter referred to as “reach out”) or the reach display mode is not formed (hereinafter referred to as “non-reach out”). This is a reach determination random counter for generating a random number used to determine whether or not. This R7 is incremented by 1 every 2 msec and the interruption processing surplus time. Random numbers extracted from R7 at the stage before the symbols to be stopped by the first special symbol display 8, the first ornament variation display unit 8k, the second special symbol display 9, and the second ornament variation display unit 9k are determined. Is equal to a predetermined reach determination value. If these values match, it is determined that the reach is out of control, and the reach state is controlled during the variable display where the display result is out of control. On the other hand, when these values coincide with each other, it is determined that the non-reach is out of control, and control is performed so as not to reach the reach state during the variable display in which the display result is out of place.

  R8 is a random counter for generating random numbers used to randomly determine in advance whether or not to generate a hit for each variable display of the first normal symbol display 12 and the second normal symbol display 13 It is. When a valid start passage is detected by the first gate switch 61 or the second gate switch 66, the R8 random number is extracted and stored in the RAM 55 as passage storage data. Then, it is determined whether or not the extracted value coincides with a predetermined hit determination value at a stage before starting the normal symbol variation display, and if it matches, the normal symbol hit may be generated. The above-described control is performed, and in the case of a mismatch, it is determined to be a deviation and the above-described control is performed.

  FIG. 4 shows the first variation display unit (first special symbol display unit 8, first decoration variation display unit 8k) and the second variation display unit (second special symbol display unit 9, second decoration variation display unit 9k). It is a figure for demonstrating the data table which memorize | stored the judgment value used in order to select and determine a fluctuation pattern. In the data table according to the present embodiment, determination values are distributed differently based on the result of the jackpot determination using R1 and the result of the reach determination using R7, and are stored in advance in the ROM 54 described above. .

  FIG. 4A is a data table that is looked up in the normal gaming state that is not controlled in either the probability variation control mode or the time-saving control mode. When the determination result is a big hit determination result using R1 and the reach determination result using R7 is a non-reach shift determination that does not generate reach, the fluctuation used for the extracted value of R4 and the fluctuation display The relationship with the variation pattern selected and determined as the pattern is determined as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “0 to 49”, the “normal A fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “50 to 99”, the “normal B fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 15 seconds is selected and determined.

  When the determination result is that the jackpot determination result using R1 is out of reach and the reach determination result using R7 is at the time of reaching reach determination that generates reach, the extracted value of R4 and the fluctuation display are displayed. The relationship with the variation pattern selected and determined as the variation pattern to be used is defined as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “0 to 49”, the “reach A fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 15 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “50 to 79”, the “reach B fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 20 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “80 to 99”, the “reach C fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 25 seconds is selected and determined.

  Further, when the determination result is a big hit determination when the big hit determination result using R1 is a big hit, the relationship between the extracted value of R4 and the variation pattern selected and determined as the variation pattern used for variation display is as follows. It is prescribed as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “0 to 19”, the “big hit A fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 15 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “20 to 49”, the “big hit B fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 20 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “50 to 99”, the “big hit C fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 30 seconds is selected and determined.

  FIG. 4B is a data table that is looked up when the second state is controlled in the time-shortening control mode. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern determined by looking up the data table of FIG. 4B is referred to as a shortened variation pattern.

  When the determination result is a big hit determination result using R1 and the reach determination result using R7 is a non-reach shift determination that does not generate reach, it is used for the extracted value of R4 and the fluctuation display. The relationship with the variation pattern selected and determined as the variation pattern to be selected is determined as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “0 to 49”, the “normal C fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 5 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “50 to 99”, the “normal D fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 5 seconds is selected and determined.

  When the determination result is that the jackpot determination result using R1 is out of reach and the reach determination result using R7 is at the time of reaching reach determination that generates reach, the extracted value of R4 and the fluctuation display are displayed. The relationship with the variation pattern selected and determined as the variation pattern to be used is defined as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “0 to 69”, the “reach D fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “70 to 99”, the “reach E fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined.

  Further, when the determination result is a big hit determination when the big hit determination result using R1 is a big hit, the relationship between the extracted value of R4 and the variation pattern selected and determined as the variation pattern used for variation display is as follows. It is prescribed as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “0 to 29”, the “big hit D fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “30 to 99”, the “big hit E fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 15 seconds is selected and determined.

  FIG. 4C is a data table that is looked up when in the first state controlled in the probability variation control mode described above. In the present embodiment, a variation pattern determined by looking up the data table of FIG. 4C is referred to as a probability variation pattern. Further, when this probability variation pattern is determined, the variation time is shortened in the same manner as the shortened variation pattern described above.

  When the determination result is a big hit determination result using R1 and the reach determination result using R7 is a non-reach shift determination that does not generate reach, it is used for the extracted value of R4 and the fluctuation display. The relationship with the variation pattern selected and determined as the variation pattern to be selected is determined as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “0 to 49”, the “normal variation pattern during probability variation” with a variation display time of 5 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “50 to 99”, the “normal F fluctuation pattern during probability change” with a fluctuation display time of 5 seconds is selected and determined.

  When the determination result is that the jackpot determination result using R1 is out of reach and the reach determination result using R7 is at the time of reaching reach determination that generates reach, the extracted value of R4 and the fluctuation display are displayed. The relationship with the variation pattern selected and determined as the variation pattern to be used is defined as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “0 to 69”, the “probability change reach F fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “70 to 99”, the “probability change reach G fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined.

  Further, when the determination result is a big hit determination when the big hit determination result using R1 is a big hit, the relationship between the extracted value of R4 and the variation pattern selected and determined as the variation pattern used for variation display is as follows. It is prescribed as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “0 to 29”, the “probable change big hit F fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “30 to 99”, the “probable change big hit G fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 15 seconds is selected and determined.

  As will be described later, the variation pattern used for variation display in the present embodiment is the first variation display unit (first special symbol display 8, first decoration variation display unit 8k) or second variation display unit (first variation display unit). 2 When the variable display is started on the special symbol display 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k), S302 in the first special symbol process described later with reference to FIG. 13 and the same in the second special symbol process In step, the data table described in FIG. 4 is looked up and determined.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining various random counters used by the display control microcomputer 800 for display control. FIG. 5 shows three types of random counters, random counters RS, RT, and RU-1 to RU-3, as examples of the random counter.

  The RS is a random counter for effect content determination for generating a random number used for determining the notice content and the effect content displayed on the first ornament change display unit 8k or the second ornament change display unit 9k. It is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “232” which is the upper limit, and count up again from “0”. This RS is added and updated by 1 every 33 msec. Here, the determination of the notice content is to determine whether or not to execute the notice effect and whether to execute the reach notice effect or the jackpot notice effect. The determination of the content of the advance notice is performed by any of the five types of advance notice contents: the short effect (notice 1), the medium effect (notice 2), the long effect (notice 3), the demonstration exclusive effect during the demonstration, and the exclusive effect during the stop. Is to decide.

  RT is a random counter for selecting a notice effect execution change display part (a change display part that executes a notice effect) for generating a random number used to select a decoration change display part for executing a notice effect. It is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “8” which is the upper limit, and count up again from “0”. This RT is added and updated by 1 every 33 msec.

  RU-1 to RU-3 stop the decorative symbol for generating a random number used to randomly determine the stop symbol in advance for each of the first decorative variation display unit 8k and the second decorative variation display unit 9k. This is a random counter for determining symbols. RU-1 is used to determine the stop symbol of the left symbol. RU-2 is used to determine the stop symbol of the middle symbol. RU-3 is used to determine the stop symbol of the right symbol. For each of RU-1 to RU-3, RU-1 is updated every 33 msec, RU-2 is updated every carry of RU-1, and RU-3 is updated every carry of RU-2. Is updated from 0 to 9 which is the upper limit, and then updated from 0 again.

  Note that the decorative symbols are changed (updated) and displayed in accordance with a predetermined symbol arrangement order. Each of the multiple types of decorative symbols is associated with numerical data for determining decorative symbol stop symbols, and it is determined that a reach state is determined to be out of reach in jackpot determination, and it is determined not to reach a reach state. In this case, symbols corresponding to random numbers extracted from each of RU-1 to RU-3 at a predetermined timing are determined as stop symbols for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, respectively. In addition, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be out of order, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the symbol of the jackpot accidentally, correction is made so that the symbol is out of place (for example, the middle symbol is changed). Each symbol is determined by one symbol shift correction). In addition, when it is determined that the big hit determination is a shift and the reach determination determines that the reach state is reached, the random number extracted at the above-described timing is extracted from RU-1. The symbol corresponding to the random number is determined as the stop symbol of each of the left and right decorative symbols forming the reach state, and the symbol corresponding to the numerical data corresponding to the counter value extracted from RU-2 is the stop symbol of the middle symbol As determined. Also in this case, when the combination of the big hit symbol is accidentally made, each stop symbol is determined by correcting the symbol so that it becomes an off symbol (for example, correcting the middle symbol by one symbol). Further, when it is determined that a big hit is made in the big hit determination, and it is determined that the probability variation state is determined by the determination of the big hit symbol, the probability change corresponding to the random number extracted from the RU-1 at a predetermined timing. The jackpot symbol (odd ornament symbol) is determined as the stop symbol for each of the left, middle and right ornament symbols. Further, when it is determined that the big hit is determined to be a big hit, and it is determined that the probability change state is not obtained by determining the big hit symbol, the non-corresponding to the random number extracted from the RU-1 at a predetermined timing. The probable big hit symbol (0 or even symbol) is determined as the stop symbol of each of the left, middle and right decorative symbols.

  6 and 7 are diagrams for explaining a notice content determination table used by the display control microcomputer 800 to determine the notice contents. In the notice content determination table according to the present embodiment, determination values are distributed differently based on a determination result command described later, and are stored in advance in a ROM mounted on the display control board 80 described above.

  There are four types of notice content determination tables depending on whether or not the state is a certain change state and whether it is a single notice or a repeated notice. Here, “single notice” means that the notice display effect (including both the jackpot notice effect and the reach notice effect) is not performed in the change display of the decorative pattern change display section in the previous time, and the notice effect is generated by this change. If it is performed, it means a state that is a single notice effect. “Repeated notice” means that a notice effect (including both a reach notice effect and a jackpot notice effect) is performed at the time of the previous variation display of the decoration variation display section. In other words, it means a state where repeated announcements are made.

  For example, in the case of a single announcement in the low probability of being in a normal gaming state, the notice content determination table (single notice low probability table) shown in FIG. A notice content determination table (single notice high probability table) shown in FIG. 6 (b) is used. When the repeat notice has a low probability, the notice content determination table (repetitive notice low probability table shown in FIG. 7A) is used. ) Is used, and the notice content determination table (table for repeated notice high probability) shown in FIG. Each table will be specifically described below.

  FIG. 6A is a single-announcement low probability table that is looked up when the gaming state is the normal gaming state (low probability) and the single-announcement state. The determination result command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53 to the display control microcomputer 800 includes, as will be described later, a loss advance determination command, a reach advance determination command, a non-probability variable big hit pre-determination command, and a probability change big hit pre-determination command. There are four types. The table data is configured so that the distribution probabilities differ for each of the four types of determination result commands. That is, for each of the four types of determination result commands, the contents of the notice content for selecting “no notice effect”, “reach notice effect”, and “hit notice effect” and the extracted value range of the effect content determination random counter are stored. For example, in the case where the “preliminary judgment command” is input to the display control microcomputer 800, if the extracted value is within the range of “0 to 219”, “no notice effect” is selected, and the extracted value is If it is within the range of “220 to 227”, “reach notice effect” is selected, and if the extracted value is within the range of “228 to 232”, “hit notice effect” is selected. As described above, when the “offset pre-determination command” is input to the display control microcomputer 800, it is a case where no big hit is made, but even in such a case, the “big hit notice effect” is selected. There are times when it is executed. Such a notice that the result as expected is not obtained is called a gasse notice.

  Further, for example, when a probability variation big hit prior determination command is input to the display control microcomputer 800, if the extracted value is in the range of “0 to 16”, “no notice effect” is selected, and the extracted value Is within the range of “17 to 69”, “reach notice effect” is selected, and when the extracted value is within the range of “70 to 232”, “hit notice effect” is selected.

  FIG. 6B is a single-announcement high-probability table (for determining the notice content) that is looked up at a high-probability with a single-announcement. In this table as well, as in the case of the low-probability one-time notice table described above, for determining the notice contents and effect contents for selecting “no notice effect”, “reach notice effect”, or “hit notice effect” for each of the four types of judgment result commands. The range of the extracted value of the random counter RS is stored. However, in the case where the determination result command is a pre-determination command, the entire range “0 to 232” that can be taken by the extracted value of the notice content and the random counter RS for determining the effect content is “no notice effect”. In addition, “no notice effect” is selected with a probability of 100%.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), the ratio at which the reach notice effect or the jackpot notice effect is selected is the lowest in the case of the “pre-judgment pre-judgment command”, and the “reach pre-judgment command” or “non-probable big jackpot”. The probability that the notice effect is selected every time the “preliminary determination command” or the “probability change big hit preliminary determination command” is increased.

  FIG. 7A is a table of repeated notice low probability (for notice content determination) which is looked up at the time of repeat notice and low probability. Similarly to the above-mentioned table, the extracted value of the random counter RS for determining the notice content and the effect contents for selecting “no notice effect”, “reach notice effect”, and “hit notice effect” for each of the four types of determination result commands. Range is stored. For example, when a determination result command indicating “non-probable big hit pre-determination command” is input to the display control microcomputer 800, “no notice effect” when the extracted value is within the range of “0 to 25”. Is selected, and “Reach notice effect” is selected when the extracted value is within the range of “26 to 108”, and “Big jackpot notice effect” is selected when the extracted value is within the range of “109 to 232”. Is done.

  FIG. 7B is a table of repeated notice high probability (for determining notice contents) that is looked up at the time of repeat notice and high probability. In this table, as described above, the range of the extracted value of the random content RS for determining the announcement content and the production content determining random counter RS for selecting “no notice announcement effect”, “reach notice effect”, and “hit notice effect” for each of the four types of determination result commands. Is remembered. For example, when a determination result command indicating “reach pre-determination command” is input to the microcomputer 800 for display control, “no notice effect” is selected when the extracted value is within the range of “0 to 70”. When the extracted value is within the range of “71 to 203”, “reach notice effect” is selected, and when the extracted value is within the range of “204 to 232”, “big hit notice effect” is selected. . Note that, in the repeated notice high probability time table shown in FIG. 7B, when a loss advance determination command is input to the display control microcomputer 800, the notice contents and effect contents determination random counter RS can take. Table data is stored so that “no notice effect” is selected over the entire range “0 to 232”.

  In the table at the time of repeated notice shown in FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b), the ratio at which the reach notice effect and the jackpot notice effect are selected as compared to the table at the time of the single notice shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b). Table data is set to be higher. As a result, in the case where some notice effect is executed in the previous decorative symbol variation display portion, some notice effect is selected and executed in the present decorative symbol variation display portion with a high probability.

  FIG. 8A is a diagram showing a notice effect time table stored in the ROM of the display control microcomputer 800. This notice effect time table stores the notice effect time to be executed for each of the three kinds of effects: short effect (effect 1), medium effect (effect 2), and long effect (effect 3). Specifically, the time for the notice effect is divided into two kinds of notice states, a reach notice and a jackpot notice (including steps 1 to 3), and each notice state is a short effect (effect 1) and a medium effect (effect). 2) It is divided into three types of long effects (effect 3), and the execution time of the notice effect in each case is stored.

  Here, the “short effect (effect 1)” is a notification effect (reach notice effect or jackpot notice effect) that is displayed by a character such as UFO, for example, and the notice that the effect execution time is the shortest. Production. The “medium effect (effect 2)” is a notice effect (reach notice effect or jackpot notice effect) by an animal character such as a turtle, for example, and the effect execution time is longer than the short effect (effect 1). It is. The “long effect (effect 3)” is, for example, a notice effect (reach notice effect or jackpot notice effect) on which a human character is displayed, and is the notice effect having the longest execution time.

  “Step 1”, “Step 2”, and “Step 3” in FIG. As described above, in the present invention, the notice effect is executed in the previous decoration change display unit, and the notice effect may be continuously repeated by the present change display. In the case of such repeated notice effects, a step-up notice effect that is developed after the previous notice effects is performed. For example, if the type of the long effect (effect 3) is selected by the previous notice effect and it is the notice of step 1 (reach notice effect or jackpot notice effect), one human character is displayed and notified. When the effect is performed and the jackpot notification effect is executed by the current variation display, the notification effect of step 2 is performed in which the second human character is displayed and the notification effect is performed. Furthermore, when the big hit announcement effect is performed in the next variation display, the big hit announcement effect of step 3 in which the third human character is displayed and the announcement effect is executed is executed.

  Note that the step-up type notice effect of step 2 or step 3 is executed only in the case of a big hit notice, but the step up type notice effect of step 2 or step 3 is also performed for reach notice. You may make it perform.

  In addition, as described above, “short effect (effect 1)”, “medium effect (effect 2)”, and “long effect (effect 3)” have different notice effect execution times, and the variation of the variable display unit that executes the proxy notice effect is different. Depending on the remaining display time or the variation display remaining time of the decoration variation display section of the subject subject to notice when the proxy notice effect is repeatedly executed, which effect content is selected is executed. Controlled. For this reason, the notice effect time is stored for each of three types of “short effect (effect 1)”, “medium effect (effect 2)”, and “long effect (effect 3)”. In the big hit announcement, the notice production time does not differ according to Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3, and the same production execution time is the same for the same production contents.

  For example, when “medium effect (effect 2)” is selected as the type of effect, and a big hit notice (step 1) is selected, the notice effect time is TF2. Further, when “long production (production 3)” is selected as the type of production, and the big hit announcement (step 2) is selected, the announcement production time is TF3.

  FIG. 8B is a diagram showing a variation display unit selection table. This variation display section selection table is stored in the ROM of the display control microcomputer 800, and is a table for selecting a decoration variation display section for performing a notice effect from a plurality (two) of decoration variation display sections. It is.

  This variable display part selection table is divided into cases for single notice and repeated notice, and in each case, the number of reserved memories in the non-predictive variable display part different from the decorative variable display part subject to notice is shown. Depending on the case. And the range of the extracted value of the random counter RT for selection of the notice effect execution variation display part is stored as table data. For example, when the number of reserved storages in the non-notice target change display unit is “2” at the time of the single notice, the extracted value of the random counter RT for selection of the notice effect execution change display unit is “0 to 4”. When the value is within the range, the non-notice target change display part is selected, when the extracted value is within the range of “5 to 8”, the notice target change display part is selected, and when the extracted value is “9” Both fluctuation display sections 8k and 9k are selected. The notice effect is executed in the selected decoration variation display section.

  Also, for example, in the case of repeated notice, if the number of reserved storages in the non-notice target change display section is “1”, if the extracted value of the random counter RT is within the range of “0 to 6”, it is not subject to notice. When the fluctuation display part is selected and the extracted value is “7 to 9”, the notice target fluctuation display part is selected. In this case, both of the fluctuation display units are not selected.

  This variable display part selection table shows that the ratio of non-pre-notification target variable display parts is higher in the case of repeated notice than in the case of single notice, and it is It is set so that the proportion of the non-preliminary object change display unit selected is higher than the advance notice target change display unit as the number of reserved memories in the advance notice change display unit increases.

  As described above, the display control microcomputer 800 is used to select the determination result command, the probability change state, the low probability state, the effect content determination random counter RS, and the notice effect execution change display unit transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53. Based on the extracted value of the random counter RT, the first ornament variation display unit 8k and the second ornament variation display unit 9k are controlled to display “notice effect”. In addition, the display control microcomputer 800 provides sound control commands related to the generation of game sounds and lamp control commands related to lighting patterns such as decoration lamps in response to the variation pattern commands and the notice effect transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53. Transmission is performed to the audio output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35, respectively. Thereby, when execution of the notice effect is determined, a control command for executing generation of a game sound / lighting of the lamp can be transmitted in synchronization with the notice effect, so that the first decoration variation display portion 8k and the second decoration are displayed. It is possible to prevent an inconvenience that the effects displayed on the fluctuation display portion 9k and the game sound / lamp lighting are shifted from each other. In addition, the types of notice effects produced when the display control board 80 is selected are three kinds of effect contents of short effect (effect 1), medium effect (effect 2), and long effect (effect 3) x reach notice, jackpot 4 types of notice effect (step 1), jackpot notice effect (step 2), jackpot notice effect (step 3) + “no notice effect” = 13 types. In addition, there are three types of selection of the decoration change display unit for executing the notice effect, that is, only the notice change display unit, only the non-prediction change display unit, both the notice change display unit and the non-preview change display unit. Therefore, it becomes possible to diversify the notice effect, and the game can be continued without getting tired and the interest can be improved.

  FIG. 9 is a notice effect content selection table, which is stored in the ROM of the display control microcomputer 800. This notice effect content selection table randomly selects which notice effect contents to select according to the state of the decoration change display part determined to execute the notice effect among a plurality (two) of the decoration change display parts. It is a table for determining to.

  As the state of the decoration variation display unit determined to execute the notice effect, the short, medium, and long effects, i.e., all the effects 1, effect 2, and effect 3, can be executed. Short, that is, production 2 and production 1 can be executed, when the short production (production 1) can be executed in a change, when the demonstration is being displayed, and the decorative pattern as the display result is being stopped. Has been. And as described above, there are five types of notice effects, short effects (effect 1), medium effects (effect 2), long effects (effect 3), demonstration-only effects, and suspension-only effects. The demonstration-dedicated effect is a notice effect that is executed when the decoration variation display part is in the demonstration display, and the notice effect is performed using a human character displayed on the decoration change display part during the demonstration display. . The special effect during stop is the effect that is executed when the decorative symbol derived and displayed as the display result in the previous change display of the decoration change display unit is stopped and displayed. The notice effect is displayed and displayed.

  And the range to which the extracted value of the random counter RS for notification content and effect content determination is stored as table data for every notification effect content classified into the decoration fluctuation | variation display part which performs a notification effect.

  For example, when the state of the decoration change display unit that executes the notice effect is “when changing, long, medium, and short effects are possible”, when the RS extraction value is within the range of “0 to 40”, If the short effect (effect 1) is selected, the medium effect (effect 2) is selected if it is within the range of “41 to 110”, and the long effect (effect 3) if it is within the range of “111 to 232”. Is selected. In this case, the special effect during demonstration and the special effect during stop are not selected.

  For example, if the state of the decoration variation display unit that executes the notice effect is “medium during change, when short effect is possible”, if the extracted value of RS is within the range of “0 to 80”, the short effect (effect) 1) is selected, and if it is within the range of “81 to 232”, the medium effect (effect 2) is selected. In this case, the long production (production 3), the demonstration exclusive effect during the demonstration, and the special demonstration during the stop cannot be selected.

  When the state of the decoration variation display unit that executes the notice effect is “when changing and short effect is possible”, the short effect (effect 1) is selected in the entire range of extracted values of RS “0 to 232”. It will be. In this case, the medium effect (effect 2), the long effect (effect 3), the demonstration exclusive effect during the demonstration, and the exclusive effect during the stop are not selected.

  When the state of the decoration variation display unit that executes the notice effect is “during demonstration”, the demonstration dedicated effect is selected over the entire range of RS extraction values “0 to 232”. No other notice content is selected.

  When the state of the decoration variation display section that executes the notice effect is “stopped”, the dedicated effect during stop is selected over the entire range “0 to 232” that the RS extraction value can take. In this case, the other notice effect contents are not selected.

  Therefore, when the short production is possible during fluctuation, the short production (production 1) is selected with a probability of 100%. When the demonstration is in progress, the special production during the demonstration is selected with a probability of 100%, and is stopped. In this case, the special effect during stoppage is selected with a probability of 100%.

  FIG. 10 shows a first variation display unit (first special symbol variation display unit 8, first decoration variation display unit 8k) and second variation display unit (second special symbol variation display unit 9, It is a timing chart explaining operation | movement of 2 decoration fluctuation display part 9k). In FIG. 10, (a) shows whether the state is controlled to the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state, (b) shows whether the state is controlled to the time-short state or the non-time-short state, and (c ) Shows whether the big hit state or non-big hit state is controlled, (d) shows whether the 1 fluctuation display part is controlled to the fluctuation state or the stopped state, (e) 2 It is shown whether the fluctuation display part is controlled to the fluctuation state or the stop state. In addition, the numbers with circles shown in the lower column in FIG. 10 indicate the timing in each of (a) to (e), and are simply expressed as timing 1 to timing 7 below.

  Timing 1 indicates the timing when the first variation display unit starts the variation display for generating the big hit gaming state based on the variation display result of the combination of the probability variation big hit symbol. Timing 2 shows the timing when the variation display started at timing 1 ends, the combination of probability variation jackpot symbols is derived and displayed as a variation display result, and a jackpot state occurs. Timing 3 shows the timing when the big hit state started at timing 2 ends. Timing 4 shows the timing when the variation display that becomes the non-probability big hit, which is one of the probability change end conditions for ending the probability change state, is started. Timing 5 shows the timing when the fluctuation display started at timing 4 ends, the combination of uncertain variable big hit symbols is derived and displayed as a fluctuation display result, and a big hit state occurs. Timing 6 shows the timing when the big hit state started at timing 5 ends. Timing 7 shows the timing when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after timing 5.

  Before the timing 1, since the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are not set, the big hit determination which will be described later is performed based on the normal big hit occurrence probability, and the gaming state described in FIG. 4A is the normal gaming state. The variation pattern is determined using a data table that is looked up at the time. At timing 1, the variation display being executed by the second variation display unit is similarly determined based on the normal jackpot occurrence probability, which will be described later, and the gaming state described with reference to FIG. The variation pattern is determined using a data table that is looked up when the game state is not the normal game state. For the variable display that starts from timing 1 to timing 4, the jackpot determination is performed in a high probability state that is higher than the normal jackpot occurrence probability. For the fluctuation display started from timing 1 to timing 4, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the data table looked up when the gaming state described in FIG. 4C is the first state. . In addition, for the fluctuation display started from timing 4 to timing 7, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the data table looked up when the gaming state described in FIG. 4B is the second state. Is done.

  In the present embodiment, the probability variation flag is set at the timing 1 at which the variation display for generating the jackpot gaming state based on the variation display result of the combination of the probability variation jackpot symbol is started in the first variation display unit, and the time reduction flag Is set (see (a) and (b)). As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the probability variation state and also to the time-short state. The data of various flags used in the game control microcomputer 53 such as the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are stored in the RAM 55 and updated.

  The probability variation state is determined until a first probability variation termination condition that a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variation display is executed after timing 1 without displaying the display result of the jackpot symbol combination is derived or displayed, or Continued until the second probability variation end condition of starting the variation display in which the display result of the combination of the non-probability variation big hit symbol is derived and displayed until the variation display of the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is executed after the timing 1 To do. In FIG. 10, as shown in the timing 4, the second probability variation end condition is established by starting the variation display that becomes the non-probability variation big hit, and the probability variation flag is reset when the variation display is started. Shows the case. On the other hand, when the first probability variation end condition is satisfied, the variation display of the predetermined number of times (for example, 100th) when the display result of the combination of jackpot symbols is not derived and displayed in the probability variation state is started. The probability variation flag is reset. As described above, the probability variation flag establishes the first probability variation end condition or the second probability variation end condition when the first probability variation end condition or the second probability variation end condition is satisfied in the probability variation state. It is reset at the start of the variable display. It should be noted that the fluctuation display that establishes the first probability variation termination condition or the second probability variation termination condition may be started immediately after the probability variation flag is reset. Further, the probability variation flag may be reset immediately after the start of the variable display that establishes the first probability variation end condition or the second probability variation end condition. The first probability variation termination condition, the second probability variation termination condition, or the first probability variation termination condition and the second probability variation termination condition in the present embodiment are referred to as a first termination condition.

  Further, the time-saving state continues until the time-saving end condition that the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the timing 5 at which the variable display for which the probability change flag is reset is ended. Even if the display result of the combination of the uncertain change big hit symbols is derived and displayed before the predetermined number of fluctuation displays, the display continues. FIG. 10 shows a case where the fluctuation display started at timing 7 is the fluctuation display of a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) from timing 5 onward. The time reduction end condition is established by starting the variable display at timing 7, and the time reduction flag is reset when the variable display is started. In this way, the time reduction flag is reset at the start of the variable display that will satisfy the time reduction end condition when the time reduction end condition is satisfied in the time reduction state. The short-time end condition in the present embodiment is referred to as a second end condition.

  The relationship between the probability variation state and the short time state is as follows in the present embodiment. When the probability variation big hit is reached, the probability variation state and the time-short state are controlled. The probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set when a variation display that is a probability variation big hit is started (see timing 1). The probability variation flag is a variable display for which the second probability variation end condition is satisfied if the second probability variation end condition (non-probability large hit) is satisfied before the first probability variation end condition (predetermined number of variations display) is satisfied. It is reset at the start (timing 4). In addition, the probability variation flag is reset when the first probability variation end condition (predetermined number of variations display) is satisfied, at the start of the variation display in which the first probability variation termination condition is satisfied. The time-short flag has a time-short end condition (predetermined number of fluctuations display) after the end of the fluctuation display that satisfies the first probability change end condition (predetermined number of fluctuations display) or the second probability change end condition (non-probability change big hit). If it is established, it is reset at the start of the variable display in which the short time end condition is established. In the present embodiment, the probability variation control mode refers to a state in which the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set and the probability variation state and the time reduction state are controlled. The fluctuation time shortening control mode is a state in which the probability variation flag is reset and the short time flag is set, and control is performed only in the short time state.

  In the fluctuation display started after the timing 7, since the probability variation flag and the hourly flag are not set, the big hit determination described later is performed based on the normal big hit occurrence probability, and the gaming state described in FIG. The variation pattern is determined using a data table that is looked up when the normal gaming state is not the short-time state.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a timing chart of the control of the special symbol display by the game control microcomputer and the control of the variable display device (decoration change display unit) by the effect control microcomputer.

  First, if a starting winning ball is detected by the first starting port switch 62, a signal winning A that is a detection signal thereof is input to the game control microcomputer 53. Based on the start winning, the first special symbol display 8 starts to change. This variation is shown as a special symbol A (big hit) in FIG. 11, and after the variation display, the display result of the big hit is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8. If the display result of the jackpot is derived and displayed, a jackpot is generated and a jackpot game effect is displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8k.

  On the other hand, the starting winning ball is detected continuously by the second starting port switch 67 after the starting winning A, and detection signals of the starting winning a, the starting winning b, and the starting winning c are input to the game control microcomputer 53. At the time of input of the start winning a, the second special symbol display 9 which is the second special symbol display 9 is not variably displayed. As a result, the special figure change a immediately after the start winning a signal is input. Be started. This special figure fluctuation a has a shorter fluctuation time than the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation a (big hit) of the first special symbol display 8. As described with reference to FIG. 4, the variation time of the special symbol display from which the jackpot display result is derived and displayed is selected to be longer than the variation display time of the special symbol display from which the deviation is derived and displayed. This is because the ratio is high. In the case of FIG. 11, for example, the special figure fluctuation A (big hit) is the big hit C fluctuation pattern (30 seconds) shown in FIG. 4, and the special figure fluctuation a is a normal A fluctuation pattern (10 seconds).

  The game control microcomputer 53 determines whether or not to execute the notice effect at the time of starting the change of the special figure change A (big hit) of the first special symbol display 8 and the type of the notice effect when it is executed. The game control microcomputer 53 transmits the determined content to the effect control microcomputer 800 as a command. In response to the command, the effect control microcomputer 800 selects a decoration change display unit for executing the notice effect from the first decoration change display unit 8k or the second decoration change display unit 9k. The game control microcomputer 53 variation pattern command is also transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 800. In the case of FIG. 11, it is an example in which it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed by the second decoration variation display unit 9k. Before the start of the variation of the special symbol variation A (big hit) on the first special symbol display 8, the demonstration display is executed by the second ornament variation display portion 9k which is the second ornament variation display portion 9k. Then, from the start of the variation of the special symbol variation A (big hit) on the first special symbol display 8, the second decoration variation display unit 9k executes a special announcement effect during the demonstration. Thereafter, the variation is started by the second decoration variation display unit 9k corresponding to the variation of the special figure variation a, and the notice effect of the notice 1 (step 1) is executed.

  While the special figure variation a is being executed, the start prize b and the start prize c are in a state of being stored on hold. At the stage when the special figure fluctuation a is completed, the special figure fluctuation b based on the reserved storage of the start winning prize b is started. In the decoration variation b by the second decoration variation display unit 9k corresponding to the special figure variation b, the notice effect of the notice 2 (step 2) is executed. Further, after the special figure fluctuation b is ended, the special figure fluctuation c based on the stored storage of the start winning prize c is started. In the decoration variation c by the second decoration variation display unit 9k corresponding to the special figure variation c, the notice effect of the notice 3 (step 3) is executed. The notice 1, notice 2, and notice 3 are the advanced step-up notices described above. For example, notice 1 is a jackpot notice (step 1), notice 2 is a jackpot notice (step 2), and notice 3 is a jackpot notice (step 3). Specifically, in advance notice 1, one human character is displayed and a notice effect is performed. In notice 2, two human characters are displayed and a notice effect is provided. In notice 3, a human character is displayed. Is displayed and the notice effect is executed.

  Then, at the timing when the special figure variation c stops, a second decorative symbol stop command (winning prize c) is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53 to the effect control microcomputer 800. As a result, the production control microcomputer 800 stops the decoration variation c of the second decoration variation display unit 9k. In addition, a first decorative symbol stop command (winning A) is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53 to the effect control microcomputer 800 at the timing when the special symbol variation A (big hit) of the first special symbol display 8 stops. . In response to the command, the effect control microcomputer 800 performs control to stop the decoration variation A (big hit) of the first decoration variation display unit 8k. In the first decoration variation display portion 8k, the big hit game effect is displayed thereafter. Before the special figure variation A (big hit) stops, the gaming state is a non-hit state, and after the special figure variation A (big hit) ends, the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened. And it becomes a big hit state.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining a game control main process and a timer interrupt process executed by the game control microcomputer. In FIG. 12, (a) shows the main process for game control, and (b) shows the timer interrupt process. This timer interruption process is executed once every 2 msec, for example.

  In the game control main process shown in (a), first, an initialization process for initializing the built-in device registers and the like is performed in step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 11, and the random counter is updated in S12. A random number update process is performed. The random number update process in S12 is a process for updating the above-described values of R3 to R8. “3” is set as the initial value of the value of M, and the subroutine program is started. Here, the value of M is a value for specifying one random counter among the random counters R1 to R8 described above, and is a random counter R (value of M). For example, when the value of M is “3”, R3 is specified. Therefore, in the random counter update process executed in S12, the update process is started from R3, and the update process is performed up to R8. Thereby, in the random number update process in S12, each value of the random counters R3 to R8 is updated. In the present embodiment, the process of S12 is repeatedly performed indefinitely during the interrupt waiting process surplus time until the next interrupt process is executed after the interrupt process is executed every 2 msec.

  Next, the timer interrupt process shown in (b) will be described. When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 performs a register saving process (S21), and then executes a game control process that is an interrupt process of S22 to S36. In the game control process, first, the CPU 56, via the switch circuit 32, the first gate switch 61, the first start port switch 62, the first count switch 63, the first V winning switch 64, the clear switch 65, the second gate switch 66, the detection signals of the switches such as the second start port switch 67, the second count switch 68, the second V winning switch 69, etc. are inputted, and their state is judged (switch processing: S22).

  Then, the CPU 56 performs the first special symbol process (S23). In the first special symbol process, the processing corresponding to the first special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8, the first special variable winning device 20, etc. in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. Selected and executed. The value of the first special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, in S24, the CPU 56 performs a random number update process for updating the value of the random counter. The random number update process in S24 is a process for updating R1 to R8 described above. "1" is set as the value of M, and a subroutine program for the random counter update process is started. Therefore, in the random counter update process executed in S24, the update process is started from the random counter R1.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a second special symbol process (S25). In the second special symbol process control, an appropriate process is selected according to the second special symbol process flag for controlling the second special symbol display 9, the second special variable winning device 22 and the like in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. It is issued and executed. The value of the second special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Also, the first normal symbol process is performed (S26). In the first normal symbol process, a corresponding process is selected and executed according to a first normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the first normal symbol display 12 in a predetermined order. The value of the first normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Next, the second normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the second normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the second normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the second normal symbol display 13 in a predetermined order. The value of the second normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. The display control of the first normal symbol display 12 is executed by executing the first normal symbol process. Corresponding to the display control state of the first normal symbol display 12, the solenoid 74 is driven by a solenoid output process (S33) to be described later, so that the opening / closing control of the first variable winning device 15 is performed. Executed. The display control of the second normal symbol display 13 is executed by executing the second normal symbol process.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting an effect control command related to the change display in the first decoration change display unit 8k and the change display in the second decoration change display unit 9k in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and sending the effect control command ( Decoration design command control processing: S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  The CPU 56 also receives awards based on detection signals from the first start port switch 62, the first count switch 63, the first V winning switch 64, the second starting port switch 67, the second count switch 68, the second V winning switch 69, and the like. Prize ball processing for setting the number of balls is executed (S30). Specifically, any of the first start port switch 62, the first count switch 63, the first V winning switch 64, the second starting port switch 67, the second count switch 68, the second V winning switch 69, etc. is turned on. The payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is output to the payout control board 36 in accordance with the winning detection based on the result. The payout control CPU mounted on the payout control board 36 drives the ball payout device 44 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

  And CPU56 performs the memory | storage process which checks the increase / decrease in a pending | holding memory | storage number (S31). In addition, a test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (S32). Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a drive command is issued to the solenoid circuit 33 (S33). The first variable prize-winning device 15, the first special variable prize-winning device 20, and the second special variable prize-winning device are set in an open state or a closed state. In order to switch, the solenoid circuit 33 drives the solenoids 72 to 76 in accordance with a drive command.

  Next, a special symbol display control process is performed. In the special symbol display control process, a process for setting a drive signal for controlling the display state of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 is performed (S33). Also, normal symbol display control processing is performed. In the normal symbol display control process, a process of setting a drive signal for controlling the display state of the first normal symbol display device 12 and the second normal symbol display device 13 is performed (S34). Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (S36), and the interrupt permission state is set (S37).

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the variation display of the special symbol is executed by the two displays of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9, and the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second special symbol display 8 The variable display of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c and the second decorative symbols 9a to 9c is executed by the two variable display units of the two decorative variable display unit 9k. Then, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on any one of the first special symbol indicator 8 and the second special symbol indicator 9, control for shifting to the big hit gaming state is executed. In the following description, processing for mainly controlling the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k will be described. However, the second special symbol display unit 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k will be described. The same control is executed for the control process.

  Next, processing contents of the first special symbol process (S23) and the second special symbol process (S25) will be described. The processing contents of the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process are such that the first special symbol process is targeted for the first variation display unit (the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k). The process is different, and the second special symbol process is performed on the second variation display unit (second special symbol display 9 and second decoration variation display unit 9k), but the variation to be processed The processing content for controlling the display unit is the same. Therefore, here, the first special symbol process will be described as a representative example of these special symbol process, and the repeated description of the processing contents of the second special symbol process will not be repeated. In addition, the processing content of the first special symbol process described below is obtained by replacing the processing target called the first variation display unit in the first special symbol process processing with the processing target called the second variation display unit. This is the processing content of the symbol process.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the first special symbol process (S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 53. In the first special symbol process, a process for controlling the first variation display unit is executed. When the first special symbol process is performed, the game control microcomputer 53 detects a first start port switch for detecting that a game ball has won the first start winning port 14 provided in the game board 6. If 62 is turned on, that is, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the first start winning opening 14 has occurred (S311), the first start opening switch passing process (S312) is performed, and then the internal state is determined. Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed.

  In the first start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the number of numerical data stored in the first reservation storage buffer of the RAM 55 (the number of reservation storage) has reached the upper limit value, and the first reservation storage. If the number of numerical data stored in the buffer does not reach the maximum value, the count value of the first reserved storage counter indicating the number of reserved memories is incremented by one. Then, each numerical data such as a big hit determination random number from a big hit determination random counter (for example, a function of the CPU 56 which updates (counts up) the numerical data (a big hit determination random number, etc.)) as a numerical data update means. A process of extracting (random number) values and storing them in a storage area (corresponding to the value of the first reserved storage counter) corresponding to the extraction order of the first reserved storage buffer is executed. Conditions for extracting numerical data when the first start port switch 62 is turned on and the number of numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer (the number of stored storage) has not reached the upper limit value. Is established. The extraction of numerical data (random numbers) means that a random number is read from a counter for generating the numerical data (random number) and the read random number is used as the value of the numerical data (random number).

  First special symbol normal process (S300): Wait until the first special symbol display 8 can start the variable display. When the variable display of the first special symbol display 8 can be started, the number of numerical data stored in the first reserved memory buffer (first reserved memory number) is confirmed. The number of numerical data stored in the first hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the first hold storage counter. If the count value of the first reserved storage counter is not 0, whether or not the jackpot is determined as a result of the variable display on the first special symbol display 8 (whether or not the first special symbol specific display result is set) is determined. decide. In the case of a big hit, the first big hit flag is set. Then, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S301.

  First special symbol stop symbol setting process (S301): The first special symbol after variation display using the extracted value of the random counter R2 for determining the jackpot symbol or the extracted value of the random counter R3 for determining the off symbol described above The stop symbol (big hit symbol or off symbol) of the symbol display 8 is determined. Further, when determining the stop symbol, the reach determination is performed using the extracted value of the random counter R7 for reach determination described above. When reaching the reach, when the reach is determined, the extracted symbol before using the extracted value of R3 is determined. The jackpot symbol is determined as the reach symbol. As described above, the reach display mode of each of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 is different from the specific display result (“1, 3, 5, 7, 9”). Since it is in the displayed state, the jackpot symbol (“9, 1, 3, 5, 7”) before the off symbol (“0, 2, 4, 6, 8”) is determined as the reach symbol to be blinked. Because. Further, based on the results of such various determinations and determinations, a first preliminary determination result command is set and a first stop symbol command is set. The first preliminary determination result command and the first stop symbol command set here are output to the display control microcomputer 800 in S28 of FIG. Then, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S302.

  The stop symbol of the first special symbol display 8 is randomly determined from among the symbols “3, 5, and 7” defined as the probability variation big hit symbol when it becomes the probability variation big hit symbol. The stop symbol of the first special symbol display 8 is randomly determined from the identification information “1, 9” determined as the non-probable variation big hit symbol when the non-probable big hit symbol is reached. The stop symbol of the first special symbol display 8 is randomly determined from the identification information “0, 2, 4, 6, 8” defined as the loss symbol when the symbol is lost. The same applies to the stop symbol of the second special symbol indicator 9.

  First variation pattern setting process (S302): The variation pattern of variation display (variation display data) of the variation display of the first special symbol display 8 is set to the value of the random counter R4 for variation pattern extraction extracted at the time of start winning. In response to this, it is selected and determined from a plurality of predetermined variation patterns (variation display data). The variation pattern is selected and determined using the data table described with reference to FIG. That is, in the first state in which the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set, the data table in FIG. 4C is looked up, and the variation pattern is selected and determined. In the second state in which the time reduction flag is set, the data table of FIG. 4B is looked up, and the variation pattern is selected and determined. In the normal gaming state in which the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are not set, the data table in FIG. 4A is looked up, and the variation pattern is selected and determined. The variation pattern includes information that can specify the type of variation pattern and the time (variation time) for performing variation display. Further, based on the selected and determined variation pattern, the first special symbol display 8 sets the variation time (the time from the variation start time to the display result derivation display time) in the first special symbol process timer, 1 Start the special symbol process timer. And the drive signal for starting the fluctuation | variation display of a 1st special symbol is set. The drive signal set here is output in S34 of FIG. Also, a first variation pattern command, which is a command for commanding a variation pattern including information on the length of the variation time of the variation display of the first decorative design, is set. The first variation pattern command set here is output to the display control microcomputer 800 in S28 of FIG. Then, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S303.

  First special symbol variation processing (S303): When the variation time in the variation pattern selected and determined in the first variation pattern setting processing elapses (the first special symbol process timer set in S302 times out), the first special symbol variation processing The process flag is updated to shift to S304.

  First special symbol stop process (S304): Control is performed so that the symbols that are variably displayed on each of the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k are stopped. Specifically, a drive signal for stopping the first special symbol is set. The drive signal set here is output in S34 of FIG. Then, a first symbol stop command for stopping the first decorative symbol is set. The first symbol stop command set here is output to the display control microcomputer 800 in S28 of FIG. If the first big hit flag is set, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S305. If not, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S300.

  First big prize opening pre-processing (S305): Control for opening the first big prize opening 21 is started. Specifically, the counter and flag used for the control in the big hit gaming state are initialized, and the first special winning prize opening 21 is opened by driving the solenoid 72 to open the first special variable winning device 20. To do. Also, the execution time of the first big prize opening opening process is set by the process timer, and the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S306.

  First big winning opening opening process (S306): control for sending a round display effect control command to the display control board 80 during the first big winning game state and confirmation of the closing condition of the first big winning opening 21 being confirmed. Processing is performed. When the closing condition of the last first grand prize opening 21 is established, the presence or absence of passage of the first V prize switch 64 provided in the first big prize opening 21 is monitored to confirm that the big hit gaming state continuation condition is established. The process to do is performed. If the condition for continuation of the big hit gaming state is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S305. In addition, when the big hit gaming state continuation condition is not satisfied within a predetermined effective time, or when all rounds are finished, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S307.

  First jackpot end process (S307): Control is performed to cause the display control board 80 to perform display control for notifying the player that the first jackpot gaming state has ended. Then, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S300.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the first start port switch passing process described in the first special symbol process process of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not there is a start winning in the first start winning opening 14 (S41). If there is no start prize, the process is terminated without executing the subsequent processing. If there is a start prize, whether or not the first start memory number indicating the count value of the first hold memory counter is “4”. A determination is made (S42). When the start winning memory number is “4”, the process is ended. When the first start memory number is not “4”, a process of adding “1” to the first start memory number is performed (S43). That is, a process of adding 1 to the count value of the first hold storage counter is performed.

  Next, a process of extracting a random number from the aforementioned R1, R2, and R7 is performed (S44). Next, a process of storing the random numbers extracted in S44 in the corresponding first reserved storage buffers is performed (S46).

  In the present embodiment, a first probability variation big hit advance determination command, a first non-probable variation big hit advance determination command, a first reach advance determination command, and a first deviation advance determination command set in the first special symbol stop symbol setting processing, These are collectively referred to as a first pre-judgment result command. In the second special symbol stop symbol setting process similarly executed in the second special symbol process processing of S25 of FIG. 12, the second probable big hit prior determination is made according to the random numbers extracted from R1, R2, and R7. A command, a second uncertain variable big hit advance determination command, a second reach advance determination command, and a second off-the-shelf advance determination command are set. The second pre-determined big hit advance determination command, the second non-probable big hit pre-determination command, the second reach pre-determination command, and the second off-set pre-determination command set in the second special symbol stop symbol setting process are collectively stored in the second advance This is called a judgment result command. The first pre-determination result command and the second pre-determination result command are transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53 to the display control microcomputer 800 at the time of start winning in the decorative symbol command control process in S28 of FIG.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol normal process (S140) in the first special symbol process. The game control microcomputer 53 performs the following processing in the first special symbol normal processing.

  First, it is confirmed whether or not the second big hit execution flag is set (S631). The second big hit execution flag is displayed when the big special symbol (second special figure specific display result) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the second big hit gaming state (specific gaming state) starts. It is set in the second special symbol variation process (not shown) in the symbol process (S15), and is reset in the second big hit end process (not shown) when the second big hit game state (specific game state) ends. The When the second big hit execution flag is set, the process returns.

  Next, when the second big hit execution flag is not set, the value of the first reserved memory counter is checked to determine whether or not the first reserved memory number is “0” (S632). The first special symbol normal process is executed when the special symbol variable display is not performed on the first special symbol display 8 and the game is not a big hit game. If the first reserved storage number is 0, the process returns.

  On the other hand, if the first reserved memory number is not 0, each random number (numerical data) stored in the first reserved memory buffer corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is read. The value is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (S633), the value of the first reserved memory number is decreased by 1 (the count value of the first reserved memory counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted (S634). ). That is, each random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is set to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Store in the corresponding storage area. Therefore, the order in which the random numbers stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the numbers of reserved memories are extracted always matches the order of the numbers of reserved memories = 1, 2, 3, and 4. . That is, in this example, the contents of each storage area are shifted each time the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, so that the order in which the random numbers are extracted can be specified.

  Next, a first reserved memory number command transmission indicating the first reserved memory number is set (S635). The set first reserved memory number command is transmitted to the display control microcomputer 800 in S28. As a result, the current first reserved storage number is notified to the display control microcomputer 800.

  Next, a random number for jackpot determination (R1 extracted data) is read from the random number buffer area (S636), and a jackpot determination process described later with reference to FIG. 16 is executed (S637). As a result of the big hit determination process, when it is determined that the first big hit game state is set (Y in S638), the first big hit flag is set (S639). On the other hand, when it is determined not to enter the first big hit gaming state (N in S638), the first big hit flag is not set. Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (S301) (S640), and the process returns.

  By the above processing, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the big hit gaming state occurs, the first special symbol display 8 is controlled not to start the special symbol variation display. That is, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the big hit gaming state is generated, the second big hit running flag is set, and the second big hit big running flag is set until the big hit gaming state ends. Since it is not reset, N is selected in S631 in the first special symbol normal process (S300) until the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9, and S632 to S640. Is not executed.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the big hit determination process (S637 in FIG. 15) in the first special symbol normal process and the second special symbol normal process. In the big hit determination process, first, it is determined whether or not a probability variation flag is set (S111). When the probability change flag is set, “7, 17, 41, 57, 107”, which is predetermined as the probability change big hit determination value, is set as the big hit determination value A used for the big hit determination (S112). When the probability variation flag is not set, “7”, which is predetermined as a non-probability variation big hit determination value, is set to the big hit determination value A used for the big hit determination (S113). Then, the jackpot determination random number read in S300 of the first special symbol normal process or the corresponding process in the second special symbol normal process and the jackpot determination value A are compared to determine whether or not to determine the jackpot (S114). Then, the big hit determination process is terminated.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (S301) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol stop symbol setting process, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first big hit flag is set (S121). When the first big hit flag is not set, a random number is extracted from R3, and the off symbol is determined based on the extracted value (S128). That is, based on the random number extracted from R3, a symbol to be derived and displayed as a display result from “0” or an even symbol is determined. Then, the process proceeds to S128a.

  On the other hand, when the first jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol is determined based on the random number extracted from R2 at the time of starting winning (step 122). That is, based on the random number extracted from R2, the symbol to be derived and displayed as a display result from the odd symbol is determined. In the present embodiment, as described above, when the random number extracted from R2 is an odd number, one of “3, 5, 7” among the odd numbers is determined as the stop symbol, and R2 If the random number extracted from is an even number, any one of “1, 9” among the odd symbols is determined as the stop symbol.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol determined in S122 is any one of “3, 5, 7” which is a probability variation jackpot symbol (S123). When it is determined that the symbol is a probable big hit symbol, a probable variation flag is set (S124) and a time reduction flag is set (S125). As a result, when controlled to the probability variation control mode, both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set. Then, the first probability variation big hit prior determination command transmission is set (S125a). The set first probability variation big hit prior determination command is sent to the display control microcomputer 800 in S28. The first probability variation jackpot pre-determination command is a command indicating that it is preliminarily determined that the probability variation jackpot symbol is displayed by the first special symbol display 8.

  Next, after setting the first stop symbol command transmission (S125b), the process proceeds to S129. The set first stop symbol command is transmitted to the display control microcomputer 800 in S28. This first stop symbol command is a command indicating the scheduled stop symbol of the first special symbol determined in S122 or S128. The display control microcomputer 800 displays the decoration variation display unit 8k so that the first decorative symbol corresponding to the scheduled stop symbol of the first special symbol indicated by the first stop symbol command is derived and displayed as a display result. Control.

  On the other hand, when the determination of NO is made in S123, the CPU 56 sets the first non-probable change big hit prior determination command transmission (S127a). The set first non-probable big hit prior determination command is transmitted to the display control microcomputer 800 in S28. The first non-probable variation big hit prior determination command is a command indicating that it is pre-determined that the first special symbol display 8 displays the non-probable variation big hit symbol.

  After the processing of S128, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the reach determination random counter R7 is “5, 14, 31” (S128a). In either case, the first decoration change display unit 8k determines in advance that a reach will be generated, and the first reach prior determination command transmission is set (S128b). The set first reach pre-determination command is transmitted to the display control microcomputer 800 in S28. The first reach pre-determination command is a command indicating that it has been pre-determined to generate reach by the first decoration variation display unit 8k. On the other hand, if NO is determined in S128a, the CPU 56 sets the first off-the-shelf prior determination command transmission (S128c). The set first deviation pre-determination command is transmitted to the display control microcomputer 800 in S28. The first deviation advance determination command is a command indicating that it is previously determined that the first decoration variation display unit 8k derives and displays the deviation as a display result without causing reach.

  Next, in S129, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern setting process (S302).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the first variation pattern setting process (S302) in the first special symbol process. The game control microcomputer 53 performs the following process in the first variation pattern setting process.

  First, by determining whether or not the first big hit flag is set, it is determined whether or not the big display is determined for the variable display on the first fluctuation display unit side (S61). When it is determined that the big hit is not determined, the process proceeds to S65 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit is determined, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set (S62). Here, the time reduction flag is a flag indicating a state in which the shortened variation pattern is selected as the variation pattern, and is a flag that is set in both the control state of the probability variation control mode and the time reduction control mode.

  When it is determined that the time reduction flag is not set, it is a normal gaming state that is not controlled in either the probability variation control mode or the time reduction control mode, so it is not shortened as a data table used to determine the variation pattern The big hit determination time data table is selected from the variation pattern data table (S63), and the process proceeds to S69. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time reduction flag is set, the game state is either the probability variation control mode or the time reduction control mode, and therefore a shortened variation pattern data table is used as a data table for determining the variation pattern. The big hit determination time data table is selected (S64), and the process proceeds to S69.

  Further, when the process proceeds to S65, since it is determined that the fluctuation display result is out of the range, a random number is extracted from R6, and reach determination is performed based on the extracted value (S65). The reach determination result in this case is stored as data such as a reach flag. Then, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set (S66).

  When it is determined that the time reduction flag is not set, it is a normal gaming state that is not controlled in either the probability variation control mode or the time reduction control mode, so it is not shortened as a data table used to determine the variation pattern Of the variation pattern data table, either the non-reach deviation determination data table or the reach deviation determination data table is selected (S67), and the process proceeds to S69. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time reduction flag is set, the game state is either the probability variation control mode or the time reduction control mode, and therefore a shortened variation pattern data table is used as a data table for determining the variation pattern. Of these, either the non-reach deviation determination data table or the reach deviation determination data table is selected (S68), and the process proceeds to S69. In each of S67 and S68, when it is determined not to reach in S65, the non-reach shift determination data table is selected, and when it is determined to reach, the reach shift determination data table is determined. Selected.

  In S69, a random number is extracted from R4, and based on the extracted value, a variation pattern is selected using the variation pattern table selected in S63, S64, S67, and S68. Then, a special game process is performed as a process for managing the special game state including the probability variation control mode and the short time control mode (S70). The processing content of the special game processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the first special symbol display 8 performs a process for starting the variable display of the first special symbol (S71). Specifically, a drive signal for starting the variable display of the first special symbol is set on the first special symbol display 8, and the drive signal is output in S34 of FIG. Then, a setting (command set) for transmitting the first variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern selected in S69 is performed (S72). When the variation pattern command is set in this way, the first variation pattern command is output in S28 of FIG. Then, based on the selected and determined variation pattern, after the variation display time is set in the first special symbol process timer in the first special symbol display 8, the first special symbol process timer is started (S73). The first special symbol process timer is a timer used for managing the variable display time. Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol variation process (S303) (S74), and the process returns.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the special game process (S70). In the special game process, the game control microcomputer 53 performs the following process.

  First, by determining whether or not the first jackpot flag has been set, it is determined whether or not it has been determined that the variation display on the first variation display unit side is a jackpot (S701). When it is determined that the big hit has not been determined, the process proceeds to S710 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit is decided, the decision on whether or not the variation display on the first fluctuation display unit side is the probability variation big hit is made by determining whether or not the first certain variation big hit flag is set. It is determined whether or not (S702). If it is determined that the probability change jackpot has been determined, the process returns.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation big hit has not been determined, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (S705). When the probability variation flag is set, in the probability variation control mode, the probability variation flag is reset (S706). When a non-probability variation hit occurs in the probability variation control mode, the probability variation control mode is terminated and the probability variation flag is reset. The state is controlled in a state where only the time reduction flag is set, that is, the time reduction control mode. Then, the data of the number of fluctuations at the time of probability variation as the number of times of variation display counted in the probability variation control mode is initialized (S707), and the process returns. Here, the number of fluctuations at the time of probability variation is one that is incremented every time the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started in the probability variation state, that is, the probability variation control mode, It is stored in the storage area of the RAM 55. The number of times of change at the time of probability change is used in common in each special game process of the first change pattern setting process and the second change pattern setting process.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is not set, the process returns. Here, the number of short-time fluctuations is added every time the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed in the short-time control mode, and is added to the storage area of the RAM 55. Remembered. The number of times of change at the time of probability change is used in common in each special game process of the first change pattern setting process and the second change pattern setting process. On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is not set, that is, when neither the probability variation control mode nor the time reduction control mode is set, the process returns.

  If it is determined in S701 that the big hit has not been determined and the process proceeds to S710, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set. That is, it is determined whether or not the mode is the probability variation control mode. When the probability variation flag is not set, the process proceeds to S715 described later.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is set, 1 is added to the number of variations at the time of probability variation (S711). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations at the time of probability change has reached a preset number of times of probability change (100 times) (S712). In S712, the data of the probability variation end count is read from the ROM 54, the probability variation end count is set, and used for determination. If not, return. On the other hand, when it reaches, the probability variation flag is reset (S713), the number of times of variation at probability variation is initialized (S714), and the processing returns. As described above, in the probability variation control mode according to the present embodiment, each time the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are started, the variation number at the time of probability variation is incremented by one in S711. Is done. Then, if it is determined in S712 that the number of times of variation during probability variation has reached the number of times of end of probability variation, the probability variation control mode is terminated by resetting the probability variation flag in S713.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S710 that the probability variation flag is not set and the process proceeds to S715, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set. Here, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set and the time reduction flag is set, that is, whether or not the time reduction control mode is set. If the time flag is not set, return.

  On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is set, since the time reduction control mode is set, 1 is added to the number of changes in time reduction (S716). Then, it is determined whether or not the short-time variation number has reached a preset short-time end number (100 times) (S717). In S717, the data of the number of time reduction ends is read from the ROM 54, and the number of time reduction end times is set and used for determination. Return if not reached. On the other hand, if it has reached, the time reduction flag is reset (S718), the number of changes in time reduction is initialized (S719), and the process returns. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the time reduction control mode, the number of changes in the time reduction in time is set to 1 in S716 every time the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started after the probability variation flag is reset. If it is determined that the number of time reduction fluctuations has reached the number of time reduction ends in S717, the process ends by resetting the time reduction flag in S719.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the probability variation big hit occurs, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set, and the probability variation control mode is controlled. In addition, the probability variation control mode is reset by resetting the probability variation flag and exiting the probability variation state when a non-probability large hit occurs in the probability variation state in the probability variation control mode and when the probability variation variation count reaches the probability variation end count. Ends. In addition, when the number of time fluctuations reaches the number of time reduction ends during the time reduction state in the time reduction control mode, the time reduction flag is reset and the time reduction state ends, whereby the time reduction control mode ends. Since this special game process is performed when the first variation pattern setting process is executed, that is, when the first special symbol variation starts, the probability variation flag and the short time flag are also reset when the first special symbol variation starts. As a result, when the variation display of the first special symbol that starts the variation meets the above-described reset condition of the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are reset at the start of the variation display.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol variation process (S303) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol variation process, the game control microcomputer 53 performs the following process.

  First, it is confirmed whether or not the second big hit flag is set (S80). If the second jackpot flag is not set, the first special symbol process timer is decremented by 1 (S81). When the first special symbol process timer times out (S82), the value of the first special symbol process flag is set to the first special symbol process flag. It is updated to a value corresponding to one special symbol stop process (S144) (S85). If the first special symbol process timer has not timed out in S82, the value of the first special symbol process flag is not updated. That is, when the first special symbol process is executed again, the first special symbol variation process is performed again. Further, when the first big hit execution flag is set in S84, the second special symbol process (S25) is executed to interrupt the special symbol variation display on the second special symbol display 9.

  If the second big hit flag is set in S80, it is confirmed whether or not the first interruption flag is set (S86). If the first interruption flag is not set (S86), it is checked whether or not the second big hit execution flag is set (S87). If the second big hit execution flag is not set, the aforementioned S81 is executed. Proceed to On the other hand, if the second big hit execution flag is set, the first interruption flag is set (S88). And the process for interrupting the variable display of a 1st special symbol is performed (S88a). Specifically, a drive signal for interrupting the variable display of the first special symbol that is performing the variable display on the first special symbol display 8 is set, and the drive signal is the special symbol display control process (S24) of FIG. Is output. Further, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the first interruption command is set in the pointer (S89), and the process returns. The first interruption command is a command for instructing to interrupt the variable display of the first decorative symbol that is performing the variable display in the first decorative variable display portion 8k. Further, the first interruption command set in S89 is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the decorative symbol command control process (S18) of FIG. That is, if it is determined in S87 that the second big hit execution flag is set, the process of S81 is not executed, so the first special symbol process timer is not subtracted, the first interruption flag is set, and the first interruption command is set. Is transmitted to the display control board 80. When the display control microcomputer 800 mounted on the display control board 80 receives the first interruption command, the display control microcomputer 800 executes control for interrupting the variable display of the first decorative symbol in the first decorative variable display unit 8k.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the second special symbol display 8 performs the second special symbol display when the first special symbol variable display is being executed (when the first special symbol process timer has not timed out). When the big hit execution flag is set, the subtraction of the first special symbol process timer for measuring the variation time is interrupted, and a command for instructing the display control board 80 to interrupt the variation display of the first ornament symbol is transmitted. From the occurrence of the big hit gaming state (specific gaming state) based on the fact that the big special symbol (second special figure specific display result) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 until the big hit gaming state ends Performs processing for interrupting the special symbol variation display on the first special symbol display 8 and the first ornament variation display on the first ornament variation display section 8k.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop process (S304) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol stop process, the game control microcomputer 53 performs the following process.

  First, a process for stopping the variable display of the first special symbol is performed (S90). Specifically, a drive signal for stopping the variation display of the first special symbol that is performing the variation display on the first special symbol display 8 is set, and the drive signal is the special symbol display control process (S34) of FIG. Is output. As a result, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at the stop symbol determined as described above. Further, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the first symbol stop command is set in the pointer (S91). The first symbol stop command is a command for instructing to stop the variation display of the first ornament symbol on the first ornament variation display portion 8k. The first symbol stop command set in S91 is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the decorative symbol command control process (S28) of FIG. When the display control microcomputer 800 receives the first symbol stop command, the display control microcomputer 800 executes control for deriving and displaying the display result by stopping the variation display of the first ornament symbol on the first ornament variation display unit 8k.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the first big hit flag is set (S92). If the first big hit flag is set in S92, that is, if the first big hit flag is set in S637 in the first special symbol normal process (S300), the first big hit flag is set. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the first big hit start command indicating that the first big hit is started is set in the pointer (S93). The first jackpot start command set in S93 is transmitted to the display control board 80 by the decorative symbol command control process (S28) of FIG. When the display control microcomputer 800 receives the first jackpot start command, the display control microcomputer 800 controls the first decoration variation display unit 8k to start the jackpot gaming state. Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) (S94), and the process returns.

  When it is determined in S92 that the first big hit flag is not set, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (S300) (S95). Return.

  In the first special symbol stop process, a process similar to the steps S80 and S86 to S89 in the first special symbol variation process of FIG. 20 is performed to perform a process of interrupting the variation display of the first decorative symbol. You may do it.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the first big hit end process (S307) in the first special symbol process. In the first big hit end process, the CPU 56 resets the first big hit execution flag (S104), and then resets the second interruption flag set in the second special symbol variation process in the second special symbol process (S27). At the same time (S105), the first big hit flag is reset (S106). Further, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the restart command is set in the pointer (S107). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (S300) (S108).

  By executing the processing corresponding to S104 to S106 in the second special symbol process (S25), the second big hit execution flag, the first interruption flag, and the second big hit flag are reset. The first special symbol normal process in the one special symbol process (S23) is executed to start the special symbol variation in the first special symbol display 8, and the first special symbol variation process is executed to execute the special symbol The special symbol process timer subtraction process for measuring the variation time (the process of S81 to S85 in FIG. 20) can be executed. The resume command set in S107 is a command for instructing to resume the variation display of the second decorative symbol suspended in the second decorative variation display portion 9k, and is displayed in the decorative symbol command control process (S28). It is transmitted to the control board 80. When the display control microcomputer 800 receives the restart command, the display control microcomputer 800 performs control to restart the variable display of the second decorative symbol in the second decorative variable display unit 9k.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a display control main process and a timer interrupt process executed by the display control microcomputer 800. In FIG. 23, (a) shows the display control main process, and (b) shows the timer interrupt process.

  In the display control main process shown in (a), first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, initializing a 33 ms timer for determining the start interval of the display control process, and the like. (S201). Thereafter, the process proceeds to loop processing for checking the timer interrupt flag (S202). When a timer interrupt occurs, a timer interrupt flag is set in the timer interrupt processing shown in (b) (S209), and interrupt permission is performed (S210). In the display control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the flag is cleared (S203), and the following effect control process is executed.

  In this embodiment, the timer interrupt takes every 33 ms. That is, the display control main process is started every 33 ms. In this embodiment, only the flag is set in the timer interrupt process, and specific display control is executed in the display control main process. However, even if the display control main process is executed in the timer interrupt process, Good.

  In the effect control process, first, a command analysis process for analyzing the received effect control command is performed (S204). Next, a first display for performing display control of the first decoration variation display unit 8k based on a first effect command relating to display control of the first decoration variation display unit 8k such as a first variation pattern command transmitted from the main board 31 side. Control process processing is performed (S205). In the first display control process, a process corresponding to the current control state is selected and executed among the processes corresponding to the control state.

  Further, the second display for performing the display control of the second decoration variation display unit 9k based on the second effect command related to the display control of the second decoration variation display unit 9k such as the second variation pattern command transmitted from the main board 31 side. A control process is performed (S206). In the second display control process, as in the first display control process, a process corresponding to the current control state is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state and executed. And based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 side, the random counter RS used for determining the effect content (notice effect content) of the change display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol, the notice effect execution change display unit A random number update process is executed to update the random counter RT used for selecting the random counter RT and the random counters RU-1 to RU3 used for determining the combination of decorative symbols derived and displayed as the variation display result (S207). Then, in order to output the sound corresponding to the effect content selected based on the effect control command such as the received variation pattern command and to emit the lamp, the drive signal is output to the audio output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35. A sound lamp control process for outputting a drive signal is performed (S208). As a result, it is possible to produce an effect in which the display on the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k is synchronized with the sound output and the light emission of the lamp. Thereafter, the process returns to S202.

  Next, command analysis processing in S204 of FIG. 23 will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not there is a reception command in the command reception buffer (S321). If there is no reception command, the process returns. On the other hand, when there is a reception command, the reception command is read (S322). The command data read here is erased in the command reception buffer. Whether or not the read received command is a stop symbol command (either the first stop symbol command or the second stop symbol command) that designates a stop symbol of the decorative symbol (first decorative symbol or second decorative symbol). Is determined (S323). The game control microcomputer 53 transmits a stop symbol command so that the command designating either the first ornament symbol or the second ornament symbol can be specified. A first stop symbol command is transmitted when the first decorative symbol is designated, and a second stop symbol command is transmitted when the second decorative symbol is designated. When the stop symbol command is either the first or second stop symbol command, the decorative symbol stop symbol corresponding to the stop symbol command is based on the value of the random symbol RU-1 to RU-3 for determining the decorative symbol described above. Are determined (S324). That is, the combination of the stop symbols of the first decorative symbol is determined for the first stop symbol command, and the combination of the stop symbols of the second decorative symbol is determined for the second stop symbol command.

  Specifically, in S324, a combination of stop symbols of the first decorative symbol or the second decorative symbol is determined as follows. First, the values of RU-1 to RU-3 are extracted. When a probability variation jackpot symbol command is received as a stop symbol command, the RU-1 value and the probability variation jackpot symbol (odd decoration symbol) are used to determine the relationship between the value of RU-1 and the probability variation jackpot symbol determination data table. The corresponding probability variation jackpot symbol is selected from the extracted value of −1, and the combination of the probability variation jackpot symbol is determined as the combination of the stop symbol of the decoration symbol. Further, when a non-probable big hit symbol command is received as a stop symbol command, a data table for determining non-probable big hit symbols in which the relationship between the value of RU-1 and the non-probable big hit symbol (even number of decorative symbols) is predetermined is used. Then, the corresponding non-probability variable big hit symbol is selected from the extracted value of RU-1, and the combination of the non-probable variable big hit symbol is determined as the combination of the stop symbol of the decorative symbol.

  Further, when a reach miss symbol command (first reach miss symbol command or second reach miss symbol command) is received as a stop symbol command, the value of RU-1 is set for the decorative symbol designated by the reach miss symbol command. Using the reach design determination data table in which the relationship with the reach symbol is determined in advance, the corresponding reach symbol is selected from the extracted values of RU-1, and the combination of the reach symbol is set to the stop symbol of the left and right decorative symbols. Determine as a combination (reach symbol). Then, using the center ornament design determination data table in which the relationship between the predetermined RU-2 and the center ornament design is predetermined, the corresponding center ornament design is selected from the extracted value of RU-2. However, when the center ornament symbol corresponding to the extracted value of RU-2 matches the reach symbol, correction is performed to change the center ornament symbol so that it does not match the reach symbol. When a non-reach off symbol command is received as a stop symbol command, a left ornament symbol determination data table in which the relationship between the value of RU-1 and the left ornament symbol is determined in advance, the value of RU-2, and the center ornament symbol RU-1 to RU-1 to RU-1 are used by using a middle ornament symbol determination data table in which the relationship between the RU-3 and the right ornament symbol is determined in advance. A corresponding decorative design is selected from each of the extracted values of 3, and the combination of the decorative design is determined as a combination of the stop design of the decorative design. However, when the combinations of decorative symbols corresponding to the extracted values of RU-1 to RU-3 match, correction is performed to change the inner decorative symbols so as not to match. Further, when the left decorative design and the right decorative design corresponding to the extracted values of RU-1 and RU3 match, correction is performed to change the right decorative design so that they do not match and become a reach design.

  Then, the symbol number of the stop symbol of each decorative symbol determined in S324 is stored in each symbol stop storage area (S325), and a valid flag (stop symbol command flag) corresponding to the received command is set (S326). , The process returns to S321. Here, the valid flag is a flag indicating what command is effectively received. Data of various flags used in the display control microcomputer 800 such as an effective flag is stored in the RAM of the display control microcomputer 800 and updated.

  On the other hand, if the received command is not each symbol designation command in S323 described above, it is determined whether the received command is a variation pattern command (first variation pattern or second variation pattern) (S327). If the received command is any variation pattern command, an effective flag (variation pattern command flag) corresponding to the received command is set for the decorative design designated by the received command (S328), and the probability variation state is A probability variation end determination process (S329) for determining whether or not the process has ended is executed, and then the process returns to S321. Details of the probability variation end determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In S327 described above, if the received command is not a variation pattern command, it is determined whether the received command is the above-described prior determination result command (first preliminary determination result command or second preliminary determination result command) ( S330). When the received command is a prior determination result command, it is determined whether or not the received command is the first prior determination result command among the prior determination result commands (S331). If it is determined that the command is the first pre-judgment result command, first notice effect determination processing for executing a process related to the notice effect for the change display performed by the first decoration change display unit 8k is executed (S332), and the process returns to S321. On the other hand, when it is determined that the command is not the first pre-determination result command, that is, when it is the first pre-determination result command, the second notice effect that performs processing related to the notice effect for the change display performed by the second decoration change display unit 9k. The determination process is executed (S333), and the process returns to S321.

  If it is determined in S329 that the received command is not a prior determination result command, it is determined whether or not it is a first reserved memory number command (S334), and if it is a first reserved memory number command, A process for setting a valid flag (first reserved storage number) is performed (S337). Then, the process returns to S321.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S334 that the command is not the first reserved memory number command, it is determined whether or not it is the second reserved memory number command (S335). A flag (second pending storage number) is set (S338), and the process returns to S321. The first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number set in S337 and S338 are stored in the RAM of the display control microcomputer 800 and used for control later.

  If the answer to the determination at S335 is NO, it is determined whether or not the received command is a demonstration display command (S337). The game control microcomputer 53 transmits a first demonstration display command to the display control microcomputer 800 when the first special symbol display 8 is not variably displayed and there is no pending storage. When the second special symbol display 9 is not variably displayed and there is no pending storage, a second demonstration display command is transmitted to the display control microcomputer 800. If the display control microcomputer 800 receives the first or second demonstration display command, it determines YES in S337 and causes the decoration variation display unit designated by the received command to start the demonstration display. A demonstration start timer is set for this purpose (S338). If the first demonstration display command is received, the first demonstration start timer for the first decoration variation display unit 8k is set, and if the second demonstration display command is received, the second decoration variation display unit 9k is used. Set the second demonstration start timer. Next, a demonstration display transition process is executed (S339), and the process returns to S321. When the first demonstration display command is received, the first demonstration display transition process is performed, and when the second demonstration display command is received, the second demonstration display transition process is performed.

  If it is determined in S337 that the received command is not a demonstration display command (if it is another command other than the command described above), it is determined what command the other received command is (S336). The valid flag corresponding to is set and the process returns to S321. That is, S336 collectively describes processing corresponding to reception of various commands other than the stop symbol command, the variation pattern command, the determination result command, the first reserved memory number command, and the second reserved memory number command described above. It is.

  Next, the probability variation end determination process in S329 of FIG. 24 will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining the probability variation end determination process.

  It is determined whether or not the received variation pattern command (first variation pattern command, second variation pattern command) is a probability variation pattern command used in the first state as shown in FIG. 4C (S401). ). If it is determined that the command is a probability variation pattern command, a probability variation flag that is a flag indicating that the control is in the first state is set (S402), and the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined that the command is not the probability variation pattern command, that is, when the variation pattern command determined by looking up (a) or (b) in FIG. Is determined (S403).

  If it is determined that the probability variation flag is not set, the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is set, the probability variation flag is reset (S404), and the process returns.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the demo display transition process (first demo display transition process) shown in S339 of FIG. As described above, in S339, either the first demonstration display transition process for the first decoration variation display unit or the second demonstration display transition process for the second decoration variation display unit 9k is performed according to the received demonstration display command. And execute. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the first demo display transition process executed when the first demo display command is received. Since the second demonstration display transition process has the same control content as the first demonstration display transition process, the first demonstration display transition process will be described here, and the description of the second demonstration display transition process will be omitted.

  First, the display control microcomputer 800 determines whether or not the first demonstration start timer is equal to or greater than “0” (S340). The first demonstration start timer is a timer set in S338 of FIG. 24, and measures a time of about 2 minutes, for example. If the first demonstration start timer has not yet timed up, a process of subtracting and updating the first demonstration start timer by “1” is performed (S341). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the first demonstration start timer has reached "0" (S342). If it is not yet “0”, the first stop notice effect process is performed (S344), and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in S342 that the first demonstration start timer has reached "0", the first demonstration display process is executed (S343), and the process returns. The first demonstration display process 343 is executed even when NO is determined in S340.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the first demonstration display process (S343) of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the first symbol substitute notice execution flag is set (S350). The first symbol substitute notice execution flag is a flag for storing that the first decoration variation display unit has decided to execute the notice effect for the second symbol that is the subject of notice instead. . Note that the second symbol proxy notice execution flag is the opposite, and stores that the second decoration variation display unit has decided to execute the notice effect for the first symbol that is the subject of notice instead. This flag is set by S823 and S819, which will be described later, and may be reset by S871, but if it is not reset by S871, it is reset by S803.

  If the first symbol proxy notice execution flag is not set, the first demonstration display control is executed (S359), and the process returns. The first demonstration display control is a display control in which a first display variation display unit 8k displays a demonstration display character and performs an operation for bringing a customer. On the other hand, if the first symbol substitute notice execution flag is set, it is determined whether or not the substitute notice effect is being executed (S351). If the proxy notice effect is already being executed, the control proceeds to S354, but if the proxy notice effect is not being executed, the process of selecting the type of process data for the notice effect according to the value of the first notice effect flag is performed. This is performed (S352). As will be described in detail later, this first notice effect flag is for storing whether or not a notice is to be executed, notice contents when it is executed (reach notice, jackpot notice) and notice effect contents. (See FIG. 31 (a)). The process of selecting the type of process data for the notice effect according to the contents of the notice effect (short effect (effect 1), medium effect (effect 2), and long effect (effect 3) stored in the first notice effect flag. This is done in S352.

  Next, the execution of the first symbol notice effect is started in accordance with the selected notice effect process data (S353). Then, the first symbol notice effect execution flag is set (S353a). The first symbol notice effect execution flag is a flag for storing that the notice effect has been executed according to the first symbol. Next, a process for updating the notice timer process timer is performed (S354). It is determined in S355 whether or not the updated notice effect process timer has timed out. If not timed out, the process proceeds to S357. If it is determined that time-out has occurred, the display control execution data for the notice effect is switched (S356), and then the process proceeds to S357.

  In the present embodiment, the process data for the notice effect is composed of data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of the process timer and the display control execution data, and the display control CPU uses the kind of notice corresponding to the value of the first notice effect flag. The process data for presentation is selected, and the decoration variation display unit is controlled to be variably displayed in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer with reference to the process data. If the process timer for the notice effect is timed up (if YES is determined in S355), the display control execution data for the notice effect is switched to the next notice effect display control execution data for the next notice effect (S356). Is executed for the time of the process timer for the notice effect corresponding to the data. This is repeatedly executed to determine whether or not the notice effect display control execution data is finished (S357). If not completed, the process returns. If completed, the first symbol notice effect is terminated (S358), and the process returns. By this S358, the first symbol notice effect is completed, but in the next execution of the first demonstration display process after the completion, the first symbol substitute notice execution flag is still set ( Before the change of the symbol to be notified in the special effect during the demonstration stops), the processing of S351 to S358 is executed again, and the first symbol notification effect is repeated again.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the first stop notice effect process (S344) of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the first symbol substitute notice execution flag is set (S378). If not set, control is performed to stop and display the decorative symbol derived and displayed as the display result at the time of the previous variation display (S387), and the process returns. On the other hand, if the first symbol substitute notice execution flag is set, it is determined whether or not the substitute notice effect is already being executed (S379). If the proxy notice effect is already being executed, the control proceeds to S382. If it is not yet being executed, a process for selecting the type of process data for the notice effect according to the value of the first notice effect flag is performed. (S380). The execution of the first symbol notice effect is started in accordance with the selected notice effect process data (S381). As will be described later, when the notice effect is executed in the first stop notice effect process, the first notice effect flag stores data for designating the special effect during the stop as the notice effect contents. The stop-only effect is started in S381. Then, the first symbol notice effect execution flag is set (S381a).

  Next, the notice effect process timer is updated (S382), and it is determined whether or not the notice effect process timer has timed out (S383). After that, it is determined whether or not the display control execution data for the notice effect is finished (S385). If it is finished, the first symbol notice effect is finished (S386), and the process returns. The processing of S380 to S386 is the same as the processing of S353 to S358 described in FIG. 21, and detailed description is not repeated.

  Next, the first notice effect determination process in S332 of FIG. 24 will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining the first notice effect determination process. In the first notice effect determination process, the single notice low probability table or single notice high probability table shown in FIG. 6 determined based on the received first prior determination result command and the jackpot probability of the gaming state, the repetition of FIG. The content of the first notice effect, which is the effect of the notice performed in the first decoration change display unit 8k, is determined according to the probability set by the low notice time table or the repeated high probability table, and the notice is executed. It is remembered.

  First, it is determined whether or not the first symbol notice effect execution flag or the second symbol notice effect execution flag is set (value of “1” or more) (S500). The first symbol notice effect execution flag is a flag for storing that some kind of notice has been made in the previous change display in the first decoration change display section 8k. Set to “1” if the notice effect is executed once in the previous change, set to “2” if the notice effect is executed continuously in the previous time and the previous time, and set in advance three times. Is set to “3”. This setting is performed in S895 in FIG. It is also reset by S897. On the other hand, the second symbol notice effect execution flag is a flag for storing that some kind of notice was given at the time of the previous fluctuation display by the second decoration fluctuation display section 9k.

  If no notice effect execution flag is set by S500, that is, if no notice effect is executed at the time of the previous change display in any of the first decoration change display part 8k and the second decoration change display part 9k. The control advances to S501. On the other hand, if YES is determined in S500, the process proceeds to S516 in FIG.

  In FIG. 29 and FIG. 30, almost the same control is performed, but the difference is in the look-up table. In FIG. 29, the single notice low probability table (S502) in FIG. 6A or the single notice high probability table (S511) shown in FIG. 6B is looked up. On the other hand, in the control of FIG. 30, the repeated notice low probability table (S512) shown in FIG. 7A or the repeated notice high probability table (S521) shown in FIG. 7B is looked up.

  In other words, if the notice effect is performed by the first decoration change display unit 8k or the second decoration change display unit 9k in the previous time, if the notice effect is performed by the current change, the look-up is repeated. It is necessary to make the table to be a repeated notice table instead of a single notice table, and in that case, a YES determination is made in S500, and the processing proceeds to S516 and subsequent steps in FIG.

  If NO is determined in S500, it is determined whether or not a certain change is being made (S501). Specifically, the determination is made based on whether or not the probability variation flag set in S402 in the probability variation end determination process of FIG. If it is not surely changed, the single-shot notice low probability table RS1 shown in FIG. 6A is looked up when determining the contents of the notice effect (S502). Then, it is determined whether or not the received first preliminary determination result command is a first deviation preliminary determination command (S503). When it is determined that the command is the first deviation advance determination command, a corresponding notice effect flag (first notice effect flag) is set based on the distribution range of the extracted value indicated by RS1-1 in FIG. 6 (S504). When it is determined in S503 that the command is not the first deviation advance determination command, and after S504, it is determined whether or not the received first advance determination result command is the first reach prior determination command (S505). If it is determined that the command is the first reach prior determination command, a corresponding notice effect flag (first notice effect flag) is set based on the distribution range of the extracted value indicated by RS1-2 in FIG. 6 (S506).

  When it is determined in S505 that the command is not the first reach pre-determination command, and after S506, it is determined whether or not the received first pre-determination result command is the first non-probable change big hit pre-determination command (S507). . When it is determined that the command is a first non-probable big hit prior determination command, a corresponding notice effect flag (first notice effect flag) is set based on the distribution range of the extracted values indicated by RS1-3 in FIG. 6 (S508). . When it is determined in S507 that the command is not the first non-probable variation big hit prior determination command, and after S508, it is determined whether or not the first received determination result command is the first certain variation big hit advance determination command (S509). . When it is determined that the command is a first probable big hit prior determination command, a corresponding notice effect flag (first notice effect flag) is set based on the distribution range of the extracted values shown in RS1-4 of FIG. 6 (S510), Return.

  In S501 described above, when the probability change is in progress, the single notice high probability table RS2 shown in FIG. 6B is looked up when determining the content of the notice effect (S511). Then, it is determined whether or not the received first advance determination result command is a first reach advance determination command (S512). When it is determined that the command is the first reach pre-determination command, a corresponding notice effect flag (first notice effect flag) is set based on the distribution range of the extracted value indicated by RS2-2 in FIG. 6 (S513). Next, when it is determined in S512 that the command is not the first reach pre-determination command, and after S513, it is determined whether or not the received first pre-determination result command is the first non-probability large hit pre-determination command. (S512a). When it is determined that the command is the first non-probable big hit pre-determination command, a corresponding notice effect flag (first notice effect flag) is set based on the distribution range of the extracted value shown in RS2-3 in FIG. 6 (S513a). . Next, when it is determined in S512a that the command is not the first non-probable variation jackpot advance determination command, and after S513a, it is determined whether or not the received first advance determination result command is the first probability variation jackpot advance determination command. (S514). When it is determined that the command is the first probable big hit prior determination command, in S515, the corresponding notice effect flag (first notice effect flag) is set based on the distribution range of the extracted value shown in RS2-4 in FIG. To do. On the other hand, when it is determined that the command is not the first likelihood big hit prior determination command, the process returns as it is. In the above-described S504, S506, S508, S510, S513, S513a, and S515, it is decided to perform the notice effect based on the single notice low probability table RS1 or the single notice high probability table RS2, and reach notice. There is a time when it is decided whether or not a big hit notice is made, and a case where it is decided not to give a notice effect. The presence / absence of this notice effect and the notice contents of reach notice or jackpot notice when executing the notice effect are stored in the first notice effect flag. The data stored in the first notice effect flag will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If YES is determined in S500, the process proceeds to S516 shown in FIG. 30. If the probability change is not in progress, the repeat notice low probability table RS1 shown in FIG. 7A is looked up in S516a. On the other hand, if the probability change is in progress, the repeat notice high probability table RS2 shown in FIG. 7B is looked up in S521. Each process of S516b to S520 is the same as the process of S503 to S510 and the process of S512 to S515 shown in FIG.

  Further, in the second notice effect determination process (S333), the notice effect performed by the second decoration variation display unit 9k based on the second prior determination command is performed by performing the same process as the first notice effect determination process. Processing related to production is performed. Here, the contents of the second notice effect determination process are different from the prior determination command used for determining the notice effect, but the other details are the same as the contents of the first notice effect determination process, and thus the repeated description is not repeated. .

  Next, the first display control process process in S205 of FIG. 23 and the second display control process process in S206 of FIG. 23 will be described. The processing contents of the first display control process and the second display control process are as follows: the first display control process performs the process for the first decoration variation display unit 8k, and the second display control process performs the second decoration variation. Although different in that the processing is performed on the display unit 9k, the processing content for controlling the variable display unit to be processed is the same. Therefore, here, the first display control process process will be described as a representative example of these display control process processes, and the description of the process details of the second display control process process will not be repeated. Note that the processing content of the first display control process described below includes the second decoration variation display unit 9k and the processing target of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the related device in the first display control process. By replacing with a processing target of a related device, the processing content of the second display control process is obtained.

  FIG. 31 (a) is a diagram for explaining the stored data of the notice effect flag. Here, the first notice effect flag is shown, and the second notice effect flag is also stored data similar to the first notice effect flag. It becomes the composition of.

  The first notice effect flag stores 8-bit data D7 to D0. The upper 3 bits of D7 to D5 are unused. The bit of D4 stores the determination result of whether or not to execute the advance notice. When it is “0”, there is no notice, and when it is “1”, there is a notice. D3 is a bit for storing the determined notice content. When “0”, D3 indicates a reach notice, and when “1”, a jackpot notice is indicated. The determined notice effect content is stored by 3 bits of D2 to D0. As described above, there are five types of content for the notice effect: short effect (effect 1), medium effect (effect 2), long effect (effect 3), a special effect during the demonstration, and a special effect during the stop. When the bit data of D2 to D0 is “000”, it indicates a short effect (effect 1), when it is “001”, it indicates a medium effect (effect 2), and when it is “010”, a long effect (effect 3). "011" indicates a special effect during the demonstration, and "100" indicates a special effect during the stop.

  FIG. 31B is a flowchart for explaining the first display control process. In the first display control process, after executing the proxy notice effect content determination process in S799, any one of S800 to S805 is performed according to the value of the first display control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Proxy notice effect determination processing (S799): The notice effect contents to be executed are determined when the notice is given by the non-notice subject change display unit that is not the notice subject change display unit (when the substitute notice is given).

  First variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not the first variation pattern command (variation display command) has been received by the command reception interrupt process. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a flag (first fluctuation pattern reception flag) indicating that the first fluctuation pattern command has been received is set.

  First symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that variations in the decorative symbols 8a to 8c are started.

  First symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time.

  First symbol stop waiting process (S803): If an effect control command (first symbol stop command) for instructing stoppage of the decorative symbols 8a to 8c is received after the variable time timer times out, the decorative symbols 8a to 8c change. Is stopped and the stop symbol (determined symbol) is displayed. Note that the second symbol substitute notice execution flag is set during the execution of the control for stopping the variation of the decorative symbols 8a to 8c and displaying the stopped symbol (determined symbol) by the first symbol stop waiting process (S803). In case it resets. On the other hand, in the second display control process (S206), the first symbol substitute notice execution flag is executed at the time of executing the control for stopping the variation of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c and displaying the stopped symbol (determined symbol) by the same step as S803. If is set, reset it. This second symbol substitute notice execution flag is a flag for storing that the second decoration variation display unit has decided to execute the notice effect for the first symbol that is the subject of notice instead. As described above, it is reset when the variation of the decorative symbols 8a to 8c is stopped and the stopped symbol (determined symbol) is displayed. On the other hand, the flag for memorizing that the first decoration variation display unit has decided to execute the notice effect for the second symbol which is the subject of notice instead is the first symbol substitute notice execution flag. . The second symbol substitute notice execution flag is set in S823 and S819 described later, and may be reset by the same step as S871 in the second display control process, but if it is not reset in S871, As described above, it is reset by S803.

  First big hit display process (S804): After the variation time is over, the control of the probability change big hit display or the normal big hit display is performed.

  First big hit game processing (S805): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, the first special prize winning opening display indicating that the first special variable prize winning device 20 is driven by the solenoid 72 to open the first big prize winning opening 21 or the first grand prize winning opening 21 is being opened. When an effect control command for displaying the first grand prize opening shown is received, display control of the number of rounds is performed.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the proxy notice effect content determination process (S799) of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the first symbol substitute notice execution flag is set (S930). If it is not set, the process returns. If it is set, the substitute notice is already being executed. Is determined (S931). If the proxy notice is already being executed, the process returns. If not, the notice effect content is selected based on the long, medium, and short effect flags, the state of the first decoration variation display unit, and the RS value. The table (see FIG. 9) is looked up, and a process for determining the notice effect content is performed (S932). Here, the long, medium, and short effect flags store the notice effect contents determined to be executable by the decoration variation display unit that performs proxy notice among the long effect, medium effect, and short effect described above. This flag is set by S838, S840, and S842 of FIG.

  When the long effect flag is set, the distribution table portion when the long, medium and short effects are available is looked up in the change of the notice effect content selection table of FIG. When the medium production flag is set, the distribution table portion when the medium production and the short production are available is looked up. When the short effect flag is set, the distribution table portion when the short effect is available during the change is looked up. Then, depending on which range of each distribution table portion the extracted value of RS belongs to, the content of the notice effect for that portion is determined. In addition, when the first decoration variation display part is in the demonstration, the distribution table part in the demonstration in the notice effect content selection table of FIG. 9 is looked up. A dedicated production during the demonstration will be selected. In addition, when the first decoration variation display unit is stopped, the stopped distribution table portion in the notice effect content selection table of FIG. 9 is looked up. In this case, the special effect during the stop is selected for the entire range that the RS can take.

  Next, a process of setting the determined notice effect content to the first notice effect flag is performed (S933), and the process returns. As described above, the first notice effect flag is configured so that the notice effect contents are stored by the lower 3 bits of D2 to D0, and the determined notice effect contents are set (stored) in the lower 3 bits. To do.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the first symbol variation start process (S801) of FIG.

  First, a variable display pattern corresponding to the received command is set (S810). Specifically, in S810, the data used for the variable display is set, so that the variable display pattern is set.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first notice effect flag is set (S811). The contents of the first notice effect flag set in S504, S506, S508, S510, S513, S513a, S514, S516c, S516e, S518, S520, S523, S523a, and S525 are discriminated in S811. If the content of the first notice effect flag is “no notice effect”, a determination of NO is made in S811, and it is determined whether or not the first symbol proxy notice execution flag is set (S812). If not, the process proceeds to S814.

  If YES is determined in S811, a notice execution variation display device selection process is performed (S817). Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, as a result of the notice execution change display device selection process, whether or not the change display parts that execute the notice effect selected from the plurality (two) decoration change display parts are both decoration change display parts. Is discriminated (S818). When it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed in both the decoration variation display units, the second symbol substitute notice execution flag is set (S819), and the substitute notice effect start time timer is set (S819a). The substitute notice effect start time timer measures the time (for example, 3 seconds) from when the notice subject change display unit (in this case, the first decoration change display unit 8k) starts to change until the substitute notice effect starts. The time is the same as the time (for example, 3 seconds) timed by the “preliminary effect start time timer by the first symbol” set in S813. On the other hand, if execution of the notice effect is selected only by the first symbol, a determination of YES is made in S822, the setting of the second symbol substitute notice execution flag in S819 and the substitute notice effect start time timer in S819a are set. The first symbol notice type determination process is performed without setting (S820). This first symbol notice type determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the first symbol notice type determination process, a process for selecting process data for the notice effect corresponding to the decided notice effect is performed (S821). Next, a notice effect start time timer by the first variation display unit is set (S813). Next, the first variation time timer is started (S814), and variation display is started with the variation display pattern set in S810 (S815). Thereafter, the first display control process flag is updated to the first symbol variation processing (S802) (S816), and the process returns.

  An example of the notice effect display according to the process data for the notice effect selected in S821 of FIG. 33 is shown in FIG. In FIG. 43, a big hit notice effect is performed by displaying human characters 91a to 91c and performing predetermined actions.

  On the other hand, if it is selected as a result of the processing of S817 that the notice effect is performed only by the second decoration variation display portion 9k, the second symbol substitute notice execution flag is set (S823), and the substitute notice effect start time is set. After setting the timer (S823a), the process proceeds to S814. This proxy notice effect start time timer measures the same time (for example, 3 seconds) as the timer set in S823a described above.

  If NO is determined in S811, it is determined whether or not the first symbol substitute notice execution flag is set (S812). This first symbol substitute notice execution flag is set when execution of the notice effect is selected by the first decoration change display part 8k at the start of change of the second change display part 9k. Specifically, it is set by steps corresponding to S819 and S823 in the second symbol variation start process. Therefore, if it is determined that the first symbol surrogate notice execution flag has already been set by S812 in the first symbol variation start process at the time of the first symbol variation start, this time is the second or third proxy It will be a notice effect.

  However, it may be considered that the previous proxy notice is executed during the demonstration display (see FIG. 11). In such a case, it is assumed that the present proxy notice is the first substitute notice, and this is dealt with by a proxy notice effect execution process in S892 described later. Therefore, if YES is determined in S812, a process of determining whether or not the first symbol notice effect execution flag is set is performed (S812a). This first symbol notice effect execution flag is a flag that is set in S895 when it is determined that the notice effect has been executed due to the current change at the end of the change of the decoration change display section (S894). No matter how much the proxy notice effect is executed during the middle or stop display, the first symbol notice effect execution flag is not set (see FIGS. 27 and 28). Therefore, if the proxy notice is being executed during the demonstration display or the stop display, a determination of NO is made in S812a and the process proceeds to S814. Only if the proxy notice is being executed during the variable display, YES is determined by S812a. Is determined, and proxy notice repeating processing is executed (S824). This proxy notice repeating process will be described later with reference to FIG.

On the other hand, if NO is determined in S812, the control proceeds to S814.
34 and 35 are flowcharts showing the notice execution variation display device selection process (S817) of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the second symbol is changing (S830). If not, the process proceeds to S843 in FIG. On the other hand, if the second symbol is changing, it is determined whether or not the notice effect is being executed in the second decoration change display portion 9k at the start of the proxy notice effect (S832). Specifically, in S832, the value of the notice effect start time timer by the second symbol set by the step corresponding to S813 of FIG. 33 in the second symbol variation start process and the value of S823a in the first symbol variation start process are set. The proxy notice start time timer is monitored, and when the substitute notice start time timer expires, it is determined whether or not the notice start time timer according to the second pattern has already expired. When the proxy notification effect is started, it is determined that the notification effect is being executed in the second decoration variation display unit 9k at the start of the proxy notification effect. As described above, the proxy notice effect is started after the notice notice effect start time timer is up after the notice target change display unit starts to change. Therefore, it is determined in S832 whether or not the notice effect is being executed in the second decoration variation display unit 9k when the proxy notice effect start time timer expires. When it is determined at the start of the proxy notice effect that the notice effect is being executed in the second decoration variation display unit 9k, the process proceeds to S832a.

  In S832a, the display control microcomputer 800 determines whether the current notice effect is the reach notice effect. If it is not the reach notice effect, that is, if it is a big hit notice effect, the process proceeds to S831, and only the first symbol (first ornament change display portion 8k) is selected as the ornament change display unit for executing the notice effect, and the process returns. That is, the case in which NO is determined in S832a is a case where the second decoration change display unit 9k performs the above-described self-notice instead of the proxy notice, and the self-notice is a big hit notice. In that case, only the first decoration change display part is selected without selecting the second decoration change display part. It should be noted that at the time of starting the first symbol variation at which the advance notice variation display device selection process is executed, the second decoration variation display unit 9k cannot be performing the proxy announcement. This is because the second symbol substitute notice execution flag is reset at the latest when the first decoration change display unit 8k stops changing at the latest (see the description of S803 in FIG. 31).

  If it is determined in S832a that it is a reach notice effect, the remaining fluctuation time after the end of the reach notice effect is calculated (S832b). This is because, in the remaining fluctuation time after the end of the reach notice effect, it is determined later whether or not there is a remaining change time sufficient for the proxy notice effect to be executed. After the remaining fluctuation time calculation process, the control advances to S833.

  On the other hand, when the notice effect is not being performed, in S <b> 833 to S <b> 845, a process of selecting a change display unit that executes the notice effect from the first decoration change display unit 8 k and the second decoration change display unit 9 k is performed. The outline of this processing is executed by searching for each of the short, medium, and long performance times (see FIG. 8A) and comparing the remaining variation time of the second symbol with each of the short, medium, and long performance times. The possible short, medium, and long effects are determined, and only the first variation display portion is selected when there is no remaining variation time of the second variation display portion 9k even during the “short representation” time. For example, the variable display portion selection table (see FIG. 8B) is looked up and selected and determined at random. This will be described in detail below.

  First, it is determined whether or not the second symbol notice effect execution flag is set (S833). If it is set, it is determined whether or not the first notice effect flag is a big hit notice effect (S834). If YES is determined in S834, the long, medium, and short effect flags corresponding to the step-up jackpot notice effect of the same type as the notice effect type executed at the time of the previous change are set, and the time of the notice effect Is searched by looking up the notice effect time table of FIG. 8A (S835).

  Then, the retrieved time and the remaining fluctuation time are compared, and it is determined whether or not the remaining fluctuation time ≧ the retrieved time (S835a). If the determination result is NO, the control proceeds to S831, but if the determination is YES, the control proceeds to S843.

  The determination of YES in S833 and S834 is because the notice effect has already been performed by the change display in the previous second decoration change display portion 9k, and the notice effect to be executed this time is a jackpot notice effect. In addition, as described above, the advance notice effect of step 2 or step 3 and the same effect type as the notice effect (effect 1 or effect 2 or effect 3) executed by the previous second decoration variation display unit 9k is performed. Need to run. Therefore, by searching for the time in accordance with the step-up jackpot notice effect of the same type as the kind of notice effect performed at the time of the change of the second decoration change display unit 9k in the previous time by looking up the notice effect time table by S835, The long, medium and short performance flags are set.

  On the other hand, if NO determination is made in either S833 or S834, the short, medium, and long production times of the notice content according to the D3 bit of the first notice effect flag are shown in FIG. ) Is searched and searched (S836). In other words, depending on whether the reach or jackpot notice specified by the D3 bit of the first notice effect flag is looked up, the notice effect time table in FIG. Each time can be searched.

  Next, the length of the remaining variation time of the second decoration variation display unit 9k is compared with each effect time searched in S835 or S836 (S837, S839, S841). Specifically, it is determined whether the remaining fluctuation time ≧ the long effect time (S837), and if YES, the long effect flag is set (S838). If NO is determined in S837, it is determined whether the remaining fluctuation time ≧ the medium effect time (S839). If the determination is YES, the medium effect flag is set (S840). In the case of NO determination in S839, it is determined whether or not the remaining fluctuation time ≧ short production time (S841). If YES is determined, a short effect flag is set (S842). On the other hand, if NO is determined in S841, a process of selecting only the first decoration variation display unit 8a as the decoration variation display unit for executing the notice effect is performed, and the process returns. That is, since the remaining variation time of the second decoration variation display unit 9k does not remain even for the minimum short production time necessary for the notification effect to be executed this time, the notification effect is performed in the second decoration variation display unit 9k. In this case, only the first decoration variation display portion 8k is selected in S831.

  After the processing of S838, S840, and S842, control proceeds to S843 shown in FIG. Then, it is determined whether or not the second symbol notice effect execution flag is set (S843). This flag is a flag for storing that the notice effect was performed at the time of the previous change by the second fluctuation display section 9k, and the notice effect was performed at the time of the previous change by the second decoration change display section 9k. For example, a determination of YES is made in S843, and the repeated notice portion of the variable display portion selection data table (see FIG. 8B) is looked up based on the second reserved storage number and the extracted value of the random counter RT. Then, a process for determining which decoration variation display section is selected is performed (S844). On the other hand, when the notice effect is not performed at the time of the previous change of the second decoration change display part 9k, NO is determined at S843, and the change display part selection table (see FIG. 8B) is notified at the time of the single notice. The part is looked up based on the second reserved storage number and the extracted value of the random counter RT, and it is determined which decoration variation display unit is selected (S845).

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the first symbol notice type determination process of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the first symbol notice effect execution flag is set (S850). If the notice effect has not been performed in the previous change display of the first decoration change display portion 8k, NO is determined in S850, and “not changed in long, middle, The distribution table portion of “when short effect is possible” is looked up based on the value of RS, and the process of determining the notice effect content is performed (S851).

  On the other hand, if the notice effect is being executed at the time of the previous change of the first decoration change display portion 8k, the first symbol notice effect execution flag is set, so a YES determination is made in S850, It is determined whether or not the 1 notice effect flag is a big hit notice (S852). If it is not a jackpot notice, that is, if it is a reach notice, the process proceeds to S851, but if it is a jackpot notice, a process for determining the same type of step-up jackpot notice as the kind of notice effect performed at the time of the previous change is performed ( S853). For example, when the effect type of effect 2 (effect in which an animal character is displayed) is executed at the time of the previous change of the first decoration change display unit 8k, and this is a big hit notice (step 1), In the notice effect, it is determined in S853 that the big hit notice (step 2) in the same effect 2 is executed. As a result, the character of the second animal is displayed, and a predetermined action is performed to perform a jackpot notice effect. In the case where the previous first decoration variation display unit 8k is the production type of the production 2 and the big hit announcement (step 2) is executed, the big hit announcement (step 3) by the production 2 is performed at the time of the current fluctuation. It is decided to execute. As a result, the character of the third animal is displayed, and a predetermined action is performed by performing a predetermined action. The number of times of the previous notice effect is determined by the value of the first symbol notice effect execution flag. When the value of the first symbol notice effect execution flag is “1”, this time is the second time and the notice effect of step 2 is executed, and when the value is “2”, this time is the third time and the notice effect of step 3 is executed. To do.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart of the proxy notice repeat process (S824) of FIG. First, in S860, a process of calculating an allowable remaining time in which the proxy notice effect can be executed from the remaining fluctuation time of the second fluctuation display unit is performed (S860). This proxy notice repeat process indicates the control when the first decoration change display unit 8k executes the substitute notice. However, in S860, a process of calculating an allowable remaining time in which the proxy notice effect can be performed from the remaining variation time of the second symbol, that is, the second decoration variation display portion 9k is performed. As described above, this proxy notice repeat process is the process of the second or third substitute notice effect, and the first decoration change display unit 8k makes a notice from the start of change. A long-time notice of medium or long can be executed, but there may be a case where the remaining fluctuation time of the second decoration fluctuation display portion 9k is shortened. In that case, it is necessary to decide between the short, medium and long times based on the remaining fluctuation time of the second decoration fluctuation display portion 9k. Therefore, in S860, a process of calculating an allowable remaining time during which the proxy notice effect can be performed from the remaining variation time of the second decoration variation display unit 9k is performed. The allowable remaining time and the remaining fluctuation time are not necessarily the same. For example, in the case of reach notice, the reach notice effect must be completed before reach occurs or until reach is determined, and in this case, the allowable remaining time varies. It becomes shorter than the remaining time.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the current notice effect is a big hit notice (S861). In the case of a jackpot notice, the length corresponding to the step-up jackpot notice of the same type (any one of the effects 1, effects 2 and effects 3) as the previously executed notice effect (step 2 or step 3 jackpot notice), A medium / short effect flag is set, and the notice effect time is looked up in the notice effect time table of FIG. 8A and searched (S863).

  Then, the retrieved time is compared with the allowable remaining time of the second symbol (S863a). Specifically, the allowable remaining time of the second decoration variation display unit 9k ≧ the searched time is determined, and if the determination result is NO, the control proceeds to S871, but if the determination is YES, the control is performed. Advances to S870.

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit announcement effect, that is, a reach announcement effect, NO is determined in S861, and a process of searching for the short, medium, and long effect times of the notice content according to the second notice effect flag is performed. The

  Next, it is determined whether or not the allowable remaining time of the second decoration variation display part searched in S862 ≧ long production time (S864). If the determination result is YES, a long effect flag is set (S865). On the other hand, if NO is determined in S864, it is determined whether or not the allowable remaining time of the second decoration variation display portion 9k ≧ the medium effect time (S866). If the determination result is YES, a medium effect flag is set (S867). If NO is determined in S866, it is determined whether or not the allowable remaining time of the second decoration variation display portion 9k ≧ short effect time (S868). If the determination result is YES, a short effect flag is set (S869). If NO is determined in S868, the first symbol proxy notice execution flag is reset (S871), and the process returns. On the other hand, after each process of S865, S867, and S869 is performed, it is determined whether or not the extracted value of the random counter RS ≦ 220. If the answer to the determination is NO, that is, if the extracted value of the random counter RS is in the range of 0 to 220, the process returns without performing the process of S871. If the first symbol proxy notice execution flag is reset in S871, NO is determined in S812 in FIG. 33, and the proxy notice repeat process in S824 is not executed. As a result, the proxy notice is repeatedly executed with a probability of 221/232.

  Next, in the state where the proxy notice effect is already executed by the first symbol at the stage of the first demonstration display process of FIG. 27 or the first stop time notice effect process of FIG. The notice effect control when the first symbol is started to change will be described. In this case, at the stage of the demonstration display or when the first symbol is stopped, the first symbol proxy notice execution flag is already set and the first symbol notice effect execution flag is set (S353a, S381a). Since the first symbol surrogate notice execution flag is reset when the variation of the second symbol is stopped, if the second symbol has not been suspended, both S812 and S812a of the first symbol variation start process (FIG. 33) are YES. Judgment is made, and proxy notice repeat processing (S824) is executed. Then, in the case of a jackpot notice, a step-up notice effect by a character displayed as a special effect during demonstration or a special effect during stoppage, that is, a human character is selected (S863), and in the case of reach notice, a second notice effect flag The notice content according to the above is selected (S862).

  It should be noted that the start winning ball is moved by the first start opening switch 62 in the state where the proxy notice effect is already executed by the first symbol at the stage of the first demonstration display process of FIG. 27 or the first stop time notice effect process of FIG. As a notice effect when the first symbol starts to be detected after detection, a demonstration-only effect or a demonstration-only effect during a stop may be continued.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the first symbol variation processing (S802) in the first display control process. In the first symbol variation processing, the display control microcomputer 800 performs the following processing. First, it is confirmed whether or not the first fluctuation interruption flag is set (S881). If the first fluctuation interruption flag is not set, it is confirmed whether or not the first interruption command is received (S885). Here, the interruption command is a flag indicating that the variation display of the variation decoration symbol is suspended in accordance with the interruption of the variation display of the special symbol described above. If the first interruption command is received in S885, the first fluctuation interruption flag is set (S886), and the fluctuation display of the first decoration symbols 8a to 8c is apparently interrupted in the first decoration fluctuation display portion 8k. In addition to the display, a variable interruption display for displaying a variable message 100 indicating that the control of the variable display is actually continued is performed (S887). In this variation interruption display, the variation display of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c is apparently interrupted by temporarily suspending the variation display of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c by the combination of the symbols. The first decorative design that is temporarily stopped in this way may be a predetermined symbol combination or may be a randomly determined symbol combination. Such a variation interruption display is also a display that means that the subtraction of the decorative symbol process timer for measuring the variation time in the variation display section on which the variation interruption display is performed is suspended.

  If the first fluctuation interruption flag is set in S881, it is confirmed whether or not a first restart command has been received (S882). If the first restart command is received in S882, the first variation interruption flag is reset (S883), and the first ornament variation display unit 8k is indicated to resume the variation display of the first ornament symbols 8a to 8c. The change restart display is performed (S884). If the first restart command is not received in S882, the process proceeds to S887.

  When the first interruption command is not received in S885 and after S884, the first variable time timer / process timer is updated (S888). The first variable time timer is a timer set in S814 of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not the process timer has timed out (S889), and if it has timed out, the display control execution data is switched (S890). In this embodiment, process data indicating the variation pattern of the decorative design is provided (stored) for each variation pattern. The process data is composed of data obtained by combining a plurality of combinations of process timers and display control execution data, and the display control CPU selects process data corresponding to the variation pattern command and sets the process timer with reference to the process data. Control is performed to display the decorative symbols in a varying manner set in the display control execution data for the set time. Further, when the notice effect start time timer set in S813 times out, the display control CPU also starts the processing of S888 to S890 based on the notice effect process data selected in S821. As a result, the decorative pattern variation display proceeds and the notice effect display also proceeds.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first symbol proxy notice execution flag is set (S891). If the answer to the determination is NO, the process proceeds to S893, but if the answer to the determination is YES, it is determined whether or not the proxy notice effect start time timer has timed out (S891m). This proxy notice effect start time timer is set by S819a or S823a described above. If the proxy notice effect start time timer has not timed out, the control proceeds to S893, but if it has timed out, whether or not the first decoration change display unit 8k is currently executing the self notice effect. A determination is made (S891n). It should be noted that only the reach notice effect can be provided even when the first decoration variation display unit 8k is executing the self notice effect in the state where the first symbol substitute notice execution flag is set. This is because in the case of the big hit announcement effect, NO is determined in S832a in FIG. 34, only the first symbol is selected in S831, and YES is determined in S822 in FIG. This is because the notice execution flag is not set. If the first decoration change display unit 8k is currently executing the self-notice effect (reach notice effect), the control proceeds to S893, but if the self-notice effect (reach notice effect) has not been executed from the beginning, or If the self-notice effect (reach notice effect) has been completed, proxy notice effect execution processing is performed (S892). This proxy notice effect execution process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first variation time timer has timed out (S893). If the first variable time timer has not timed out, the process returns. On the other hand, if the first variation time timer has timed out, it is determined whether or not the notice effect has been executed due to the present variation (S894). If not, the first symbol notice effect execution flag is reset (S897), the first display control process flag is updated to the first symbol stop waiting process (S803 in FIG. 31B), and the process returns. To do.

  On the other hand, if the notice effect is executed due to the current fluctuation, a YES determination is made in S894, the first symbol notice effect execution flag is set (S895), and the type of the notice effect that has been executed is displayed on the display control microcomputer. The data is overwritten and saved in the 800 RAM (S896), and the process proceeds to S898. By overwriting and saving the type of the notice effect produced in S896, it is possible to determine the same type of step-up as the notice effect produced previously in S835, S853, S863, etc. The first symbol notice effect execution flag set in S895 is set to “1” if the notice effect is executed once in the previous fluctuation, and if the notice effect is executed continuously in the previous time and the previous time. Set to “2” and set to “3” if the notice effect has been executed three times in succession.

  With the above processing, when the big hit symbol combination is derived and displayed on the second ornament fluctuation display portion 9k and the big hit gaming state is set, the first fluctuation interruption flag is set based on the reception of the first interruption command. In the first decoration fluctuation display section 8k, fluctuation interruption display is performed. Then, control is performed so that the processing after S888 is not executed until the first restart command is received. That is, control is performed so as not to display the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c in a variable manner.

  As described above, in the above-described embodiment, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on one of the fluctuation display units, the interruption command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53 to the display control board 80 and the interruption command is received. Based on the above, the display control microcomputer 800 is controlled to interrupt the variation display in the other variation display section. Further, when the above-described big hit gaming state is finished in a state where control for interrupting such variable display is performed, a restart command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53 to the display control board 80, and the restart command is executed. Based on the reception, the display control microcomputer 800 controls to resume the interrupted variation display.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart of the change interruption display (S887) of FIG. First, a determination is made as to whether or not the first probabilistic jackpot advance determination command or the first non-probable change big hit advance determination command has been received (S900). If received, the left and right of the decorative symbols are made the same symbol. At the same time, the middle symbol is controlled to be stopped and displayed as a symbol (a combination of symbols shifted by one frame) that is shifted by ± 1 between the left and right symbols (S901). By this S901, for example, “767” is interrupted and displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8k, for example. That is, when the display result of the first symbol to be interrupted is a big hit, a symbol combination such as “767” or the like that is shifted by one frame with respect to the combination of the big hit symbol is interrupted and displayed. By seeing the combination of symbols that are displayed to be suspended and stopped, the person can recognize that there is a high possibility that a big hit will occur when the suspended decoration symbol is re-variable and the display result is derived and displayed. The expectation for the big hit can be improved. The type of combination of symbols shifted by one frame is determined randomly by generating a random number.

  In the case shown in FIG. 39, in the case of a big hit, as a result of display of the first symbol to be interrupted, a symbol combination which is always shifted by one frame with respect to the big hit symbol combination such as “767” or the like. Is interrupted and stopped, the player knows that the game state is 100% big hit. In order to prevent the player from knowing that the game state is 100% big hit in this way, even when the big hit is not made, the display result of the first symbol that is interrupted with a predetermined probability is “767”. It is also possible to perform control so that a symbol combination shifted by one frame with respect to a combination of symbols of a big hit such as “ As another method, in S902, a combination of symbols may be randomly determined and displayed using random numbers. In such a case, left = right = middle ± 1 may be displayed in S902, and the player will not be aware that the game state is 100% big hit.

  On the other hand, if NO is determined in S900, a process of interrupting and stopping displaying a combination of decorative symbols in which left ≠ right ≠ middle is performed (S902). The combination of decorative patterns in which left ≠ right ≠ middle is determined at random using random numbers.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart of the proxy notice effect execution process (S892 in FIG. 38). First, it is determined whether or not the proxy notice effect is being executed by the first decoration variation display unit 8k (S910). This proxy notice effect includes not only a jackpot notice effect but also a reach notice effect. If neither the big hit notice effect or the reach notice effect is being executed, it is determined whether or not the proxy notice effect to be executed this time is the big hit notice effect (S911). If the proxy notice effect to be performed this time is a reach notice effect, a determination of NO is made in S911, and the process of selecting process data for the notice effect according to the notice effect contents of the D2, D1, and D0 bits of the second notice effect flag is performed. Perform (S915). On the other hand, if the proxy notice effect to be performed this time is a big hit notice, it is determined whether or not the first symbol notice effect execution flag is set (S912). If any notice effect is executed in the previous change display by the first decoration change display unit 8k, the first symbol notice effect execution flag is set, so the same type of step-up notice effect as the previously executed notice effect is set. In addition, a process for selecting the process data for the notice effect according to the long, medium and short effect flags is performed (S914). On the other hand, if NO is determined in S912, for the notice effect of the jackpot notice effect (step 1) according to the notice effect according to the notice effect contents of the D2, D1 and D0 bits of the second notice effect flag. Processing for selecting process data is performed (S913).

  Next, in accordance with the process data for notice effect selected in S915, S913, and S914, execution of the notice effect for the second symbol, that is, the notice effect by the second decorative symbol 9k is started (S916).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the notice timer process timer has timed out (S917). If not timed out, the process proceeds to S919, but if timed out, the notice effect display control execution data is switched (S918). Next, it is determined whether or not the execution data for display control for notice effect has ended (S919). If not completed, the process returns. If completed, the long, medium and short effect flags are reset (S920), and then the process returns.

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of effect display of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k. In this embodiment, there are provided two fluctuation display parts, a first decoration fluctuation display part 8k and a second decoration fluctuation display part 9k, and each of the fluctuation display parts performs a special symbol fluctuation display in parallel. Yes. That is, in FIG. 41 (A), when the variation display of the first special symbols 8a to 8c is executed in the first ornament variation display portion 8k, the second special symbols 9a to 9c are also displayed in the second ornament variation display portion 9k. Are displayed in parallel.

  From the main board 31, a first change pattern command for instructing the display control board 80 to change the first special symbols 8a to 8c in the first decoration change display part 8k and a second change in the second decoration change display part 9k. A second variation pattern command that indicates the variation mode of the special symbols 9a to 9c is transmitted. The display control microcomputer 800 controls the variation display unit according to the received variation pattern command to perform variation display of decorative symbols.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). A command for instructing a variation pattern of the first decoration symbols 8a to 8c in the first ornament variation display portion 8k, a command for instructing a variation pattern of the second ornament symbols 9a to 9c in the second ornament variation display portion 9k, and MODE or By making EXT different, it becomes possible to specify which variation display command the variation pattern command transmitted from the main board 31 is the variation pattern of the special symbol in which variation display unit. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (B), while the variable display of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c is being executed in the first decorative variable display portion 8k, that is, S82 in the first special symbol variable processing shown in FIG. When the first special symbol process timer has not timed out, the big special symbol (specific display result) is derived by the second special symbol variation process (or the second special symbol stop process) in the second special symbol process (S25). Based on the display, the second big hit execution flag is set, and processing for transmitting a second big hit start command to the display control board 80 is performed in the second special symbol stop processing.

  When the first special symbol variation process (S303) is executed, it is determined in S87 that the second big hit execution flag is set, the interruption flag is set in S88, and the interruption command is displayed in S89. Processing for transmitting to the control board 80 is performed. The display control microcomputer 800 sets the fluctuation interruption flag in S886 when the interruption command is received in S885, and performs the fluctuation interruption display in S887.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (C), when the interruption command is received, the display control microcomputer 800 determines whether or not a big hit is generated based on the display result of the current variation display of the first decoration variation display unit 8k ( In S900 of FIG. 39, the changing message 100 is displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8k, and an off symbol (for example, 767) that is shifted by one frame with respect to the combination of the big hit symbols is temporarily stopped (FIG. 39). S901). That is, the non-specific display result is stopped and displayed on the first decoration variation display unit 8k that interrupts the variation display. By stopping and displaying the non-specific display result in the variable display section that interrupts the variable display, it is possible to interrupt the variable display of decorative symbols without causing distrust to the player, and for combinations of jackpot symbols Because of the out-of-frame design of one frame shift, the expectation of a big hit can be increased. At this time, a combination of jackpot symbols (specific display result) is derived and displayed on the second decoration variation display portion 9k.

  Further, in this embodiment, since the changing message 100 is displayed until the big hit gaming state ends (see FIGS. 41D and 41E), the player is informed until the big hit gaming state ends. It is possible to interrupt the display of the decorative pattern without giving distrust. FIG. 41D shows an example of the first round in the big hit gaming state.

  Further, when the big hit gaming state is ended, a second big hit end command (probability variable big hit end command or non-probability variable big hit end command) is transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80. In FIG. 41 (E), in response to the reception of the probability change jackpot end command as the second jackpot end command, the display control microcomputer 800 displays the jackpot game state in the second decoration variation display section 9k and the probability change changes. It is exemplified that a display for notifying that the state has been reached is performed. In the first embodiment described above, a restart command is further transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80, and the display control microcomputer 800 receives "restart command" as the change restart display 103 in step S823. And the processing after S888 are executed to resume the variable display (see FIG. 41F). In the example shown in FIG. 41, the display result finally derived after the restart of the change in the first decoration change display unit 8k is a jackpot symbol (see FIG. 41H). In this case, the display state in the first decoration variation display portion 8k shown in FIG. 41E may be changed to a display indicating that effect (for example, “win another time”). In that case, the effect display about the big hit game state is performed using both the first ornament fluctuation display portion 8k and the second ornament fluctuation display portion 9k (the big hit game is displayed in the second ornament fluctuation display portion 9k). Since the notification of the next jackpot occurrence is made in advance in the first decoration variation display section 8k), the visual effect is enhanced and the player's interest can be improved.

  In this way, when the big win symbol is derived and displayed on the other fluctuation display section while the special symbol and decoration pattern fluctuation display on one fluctuation display section, the fluctuation display section displays the fluctuation display. The message 100 during change indicating that the game is interrupted is displayed, and the symbol is temporarily stopped and the special symbol and the decorative symbol on the one variable display unit are resumed when the big hit gaming state is ended. Since the change restart display 103 is performed, the change display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol can be interrupted without causing distrust to the player.

  In the above-described embodiment, when it is determined in advance that the big hit will occur in the fluctuation display unit on the side where the fluctuation is interrupted, a special display (decoration of the big hit is displayed during the interruption of the fluctuation display unit. The ones that are stopped and displayed by the display of one misalignment for the combination of symbols are shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured such that the apparent variation display is continued even during the above-described variation time measurement interruption. In such a configuration, in the fluctuation interruption display of S887 in FIG. 33, it is determined in advance whether or not a big hit will occur at the time of the fluctuation while continuing the apparent fluctuation display (determination in S900). ), Different background screens (for example, displaying different colors, different characters, etc.) may be displayed. Thereby, since a display result is not derived | led-out during the measurement interruption of a fluctuation | variation display period, a player is not misunderstood.

  FIG. 41 further shows a state in which a new decoration pattern change is executed in the second decoration change display section 9k (see FIGS. 41F to 41H). That is, after the big hit game state is finished, the decorative display of the decorative pattern is started again in the second decorative change display portion 9k (FIG. 41F), and the first big hit start command (or the first implementation) is started from the main board 31. In response to the transmission of the suspension command for the second decoration variation display portion 9k in the form, the display control microcomputer 800 stops displaying the off-pattern symbol together with the changing message 100 on the second decoration variation display portion 9k. This is shown in FIG. 41 (H).

  In FIG. 42, the decoration for the first decoration variation display section 8k is displayed based on the fact that the first special symbol process timer has timed out after the decoration display of the decoration pattern is started again in the second decoration variation display section 9k. An effect control command (symbol stop command) indicating symbol stop is transmitted from the main board 31, but when the interrupt command for the second ornament variation display unit 9k is not transmitted, the display control CPU performs the first ornament control command. The fluctuation display portion 8k shows that a shifted symbol is derived and displayed (FIG. 42 (H)). In this case, in the second decoration variation display unit 9k, the display of the variation of the decorative symbol is continued without the off symbol being stopped and displayed. In addition, the combination of symbols displayed at the time of interruption in the first decoration variation display unit 8k is a combination of symbols that are randomly selected by random numbers (for example, 349 in FIGS. 42C to 42E). (See S902 in FIG. 39).

  It should be noted that the display control microcomputer 800 displays a visible display (for example, a variation) when the first decoration variation display unit 8k or the second decoration variation display unit 9k is stopped and displayed together with the changing message 100. The decorative symbol that has been displayed in the center of the display unit may be determined according to the random number and stopped. (If the stop symbol is a big hit symbol, any of the left, middle and right symbols may be displayed. The stop symbols may be selected in a predetermined order, and the method of selecting the stop symbols is arbitrary.

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing a notice effect in the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k. In FIG. 43, a series of fluctuation display of (A) and (B) is executed, then a series of fluctuation display of (C) and (D) is executed, and then (E) and (F). A mode of repeated notice effect when a series of variable display is executed is shown.

  The repeated notice effect is an effect of notifying that a big hit will occur, and is a notice notice that is repeatedly executed over a plurality of variable displays. In this embodiment, the repeated notice is performed on any one of the change display sections. When repeated notice is repeatedly given in one of the variable display parts, a proxy notice is given in advance that a big hit will occur in the other variable display part. That is, when repeated notice is given on the first decoration change display section 8k side, the occurrence of a big hit on the second decoration change display section 9k side is notified. On the other hand, when repeated notice is given on the second decoration change display section 9k side, the occurrence of a big hit on the first decoration change display section 8k side is notified.

  For example, the repeat notice is controlled according to the flowcharts of FIGS. 37 and 40. In the second and third repeat notices, a step-up notice corresponding to the number of times is selected, and the number of characters displayed is 1. Increasing by one. One human character 91a is displayed during the first notice effect shown in FIG. 43A, two characters 91a and 91b are displayed during the second notice effect shown in FIG. 43C, and (E). The three characters 91a, 91b, 91c are displayed at the time of the third notice effect shown, and a background image 90 for notice (for example, the color of the background image 90 becomes a predetermined color for notice) is displayed. . In this example, the repeated notice is performed during the execution of the variable display each time on the side of the variable display section on which the repeated notice is performed. In the example shown in FIG. 43, the repeated notice as shown in (A), (C), (E) executed in the second decoration variation display unit 9k is (F) in the first decoration variation display unit 8k. It becomes a notice display for the jackpot shown in is displayed. In this embodiment, the variable display subject to repeated notice is included, for example, the number of times of variable display that is performed simultaneously with the time of the variable display in which the display result of the combination of big hit symbols is derived and displayed. It is also possible not to include the number of times of variable display performed at the same time as the time of variable display when the display result is derived and displayed.

  In this way, when a notice in which the notice character and the background are continuously displayed over a plurality of variable displays is executed, the player has a sense of expectation that a big hit will occur and the interest is improved. .

  Next, another embodiment will be described based on FIGS. 44 to 46. In the above-described embodiment, in the case where the proxy notice is repeatedly performed, it is determined whether or not the proxy notice is repeatedly performed at the start of the change of the decoration change display portion of the person who performs the proxy notice. In this form, during the change of the decoration change display part of the subject of the advance notice, it is determined whether or not the hold number of the decoration change display part of the person performing the proxy notice periodically is reduced, and the reduction of the hold number occurs. If so, the control content is such that the proxy notice is repeatedly executed in the decoration change display section of the substitute notice.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the second symbol variation processing, and is processing on the second symbol side corresponding to the first symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 38. Steps corresponding to the steps in FIG. 38 are indicated by adding a to the end of the step number. The content difference from FIG. 38 is that the proxy notice repeat check process of S999 is inserted before the step of S888a of FIG.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing this proxy advance notice check process (S999). First, it is determined whether or not the first symbol proxy notice execution flag is set (S930). If it is not set, the proxy notice repeat check process ends and the process returns. If the notice effect is executed in the previous change display of the first decoration change display section 8k, the first symbol substitute notice execution flag is displayed. Is set, YES is determined in S930, and it is determined whether or not the first reserved storage number has decreased (S931). The determination in S931 is executed every 33 ms as described above. If the first reserved memory number has not decreased, the proxy notice repeat check process ends and returns, but if it is determined that the number has decreased, the first symbol substitute notice repeat flag is set (S932). To return.

  46 is a flowchart of the first symbol variation start process, and shows another embodiment of the first symbol variation start process shown in FIG. Steps similar to those in the first symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 33 are indicated by adding a to the end of each step number. The difference from the first symbol variation start process of FIG. 33 is that the steps of S824, S825, and S826 are executed when NO is determined in S811a of FIG.

  Specifically, if NO is determined in S811a, it is determined whether or not the first symbol proxy notice repeat flag is set (S824). If it is not set, the control proceeds to S814a. If it is set, the proxy notice repeat process is executed (S825), then the first symbol substitute notice repeat flag is reset (S826), and the process proceeds to S813a. . The contents of the proxy notice repeat process in S825 are the same as the flowchart of the proxy notice repeat process shown in FIG. Here, when the variable display is executed, after the first reserved memory number is subtracted in S634 of FIG. 15, in the proxy notice effect executing process executed in S892a of the second symbol changing process, the first symbol proxy Since the notice repeat flag is set, the first reserved memory number at the stage before the variation pattern command for the first symbol is transmitted is checked in the proxy notice effect execution process. On the other hand, the determination as to whether or not the first symbol proxy notice repeat flag is set in S824 is made for the first symbol transmitted after the jackpot determination is made based on the decrease in the first reserved storage number in S634 in FIG. 31 is executed in response to the reception of the fluctuation pattern command in FIG. 31, so that the first symbol substitute notice repeat flag in S824 is set for the fluctuation display determined based on the decrease in the first reserved memory number. Therefore, there is no problem in the timing of the determination.

  As described above, in this other embodiment, the second decoration variation display unit 9k is the subject of the advance notice, and the first ornament change display unit 8k acts as a proxy for the advance notice for the second ornament change display unit 9k. In the case of executing the proxy notice, it is periodically checked (for example, every 33 ms) whether or not the number of reserved memory (first reserved memory number) of the first decoration fluctuation display portion 8k of the person who executes the proxy notice decreases ( S931) When it is determined that the number has decreased, the first symbol substitute notice repeat flag is set (S932), and at the start of the fluctuation of the first decoration change display portion 8k, the first figure substitute notice repeat flag is set. It is discriminated whether or not it is present (S824), and if it is set, the proxy notice repeating process is executed (S825).

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) When it is decided to execute the notice effect by the first notice effect determination process of FIGS. 29 and 30, any of the decoration change display units is executed by the notice execution change display device selection process of FIGS. The second symbol substitute notice execution flag is set when it is determined whether to execute the notice notice on the decoration change display section different from the decoration change display section to be notified. (S823), the content of the notice effect is selected according to the state of the second decoration variation display unit 9k (S932, the notice effect content selection table of FIG. 9), and the selected content of the notice effect is displayed in the second decoration variation display unit 9k. To run. As a result, since it is not known in which decoration change display part the notice effect is executed, it is not possible to know which decoration change display part is notified of the change, and a plurality of change display parts are linked to execute the notice. It is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation with respect to the display results of the plurality of variation display units. For example, when a notice effect is executed in the second decoration variation display unit 9k, if the type of the notice effect is determined without determining the state of the second decoration change display unit 9k, the second decoration change display unit 9k. Thus, it is possible to provide an unnatural notice effect that does not end the notice effect determined during one variable display executed in step (b). However, in the above-described embodiment, the second decoration change display unit 9k is in a state where the short, medium, and long effects can be executed during the change, in a state where the medium and short effects can be executed in the change, and short in the change. In order to determine the state in which only the production can be executed, the state in which the demonstration is being displayed, or the state in which the decorative symbol as the display result is being stopped, and the type of the announcement production according to the state is determined. Thus, it is possible to prevent the notice effect from being unnaturally performed such that the notice effect determined during one change display being executed in the second decoration change display section 9k cannot be ended.

  (2) The special game process shown in FIG. 19 is executed to determine whether or not the end condition of the probability change state or the time reduction state is satisfied. The first variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 1, that is, the first special symbol display 8 is performed at the variation start time (see FIG. 13). First, the variable display pattern data is selected from the variable display pattern data table (see FIG. 4A) used in the normal state from the starting point of the variable display at which the determination is made, and the determination is made. There is no advantage or disadvantage of the player due to the length of the variation display period in the variation display performed.

  Specifically, since the change time of the selected change display is short during the time reduction, when a change with a long change time (such as jackpot or reach) is selected when the special game state ends, The ratio of the number of fluctuations executed in the fluctuation display section is high, and conversely, when the one with a short fluctuation time (normal deviation fluctuation, etc.) is selected, the number of fluctuations executed in the other fluctuation display section is small. The percentage that becomes higher. As a result, depending on the selection of the variable time when the special gaming state is ended, a difference in time efficiency is generated, and an advantageous disadvantage is generated for the player. However, as in the above-described embodiment, by clearing the time reduction flag at the start of the change when the number of time reduction finishes is reached and shifting from the time reduction state to the normal state, the subsequent change time is the normal time change. Since it is selected from the pattern table, it is possible to prevent the player from having the advantage and disadvantage of the time efficiency due to the variation time selected by the variation of the time when the time is shortened.

  In addition, during the probability change, the judgment value that is determined to be a big hit is increased compared to the normal time, and the big hit is determined with a high probability. When the value is long, the fluctuation executed in the other fluctuation display section is more likely to increase the number of times that the big hit determination is executed in the probability variation state. The rate at which the number of times executed is reduced increases. As a result, an advantage or disadvantage is generated for the player by the variation time selected by the variation at the time when the probability variation ends. However, in the above-described embodiment, since the probability variation flag is reset and returned to the normal state at the start of the fluctuation, it is possible to prevent an advantageous disadvantage from occurring in the number of times that the big hit determination is made in the probability variation state.

  (3) For example, when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the second decoration variation display unit 9k by performing a control in which YES is obtained in S885 of the first symbol variation processing (S802) and the processing after S888 is not performed. In addition, since the measurement of the variation display time in the first decoration variation display unit 8k is interrupted, it is possible to prevent the specific gaming state from occurring simultaneously in the plurality of variation display units. Further, by performing a control that becomes YES in S882 of the first symbol variation processing (S802) and executes the processing after S883, for example, the first display until the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second decoration variation display portion 9k. Since the variation display of the special symbol is performed in the decoration variation display unit 8k, for example, in order to prevent the display result from being duplicated in both of the two variation variation display units, the one variation display unit Compared to the case where the start of variation display in the other variation display unit is delayed until the specific gaming state in the one variation display unit is finished when the display result of is the specific display result. It can be made difficult for the player to grasp that the specific display result is derived and displayed on the decoration variation display portion 9k.

  (4) As described in the above-described embodiment, in S887, in the case where the decorative symbol variation display is continued on the suspended variation variation display unit, the display result is derived and displayed while the variation time measurement is suspended. Since this is not done, misunderstandings to the player can be prevented.

  (5) As shown in FIG. 41 (C) and FIG. 42 (C), the big hit gaming state is started based on the fact that the combination of big hit symbols is derived and displayed on one fluctuation display section, and the other fluctuation display is shown. When the measurement of the fluctuation display time in the part is interrupted, the combination of the symbols that are out of the other fluctuation display part is stopped and displayed (see the fluctuation interruption display in FIG. 39). For this reason, since the specific display result is not stopped and displayed while the measurement of the variation time is interrupted, it is possible to prevent the player from being misunderstood. In addition, it is possible to suspend the variation display in the other variation display unit without giving the player the distrust that the variation display that is the jackpot display result has been stopped. Furthermore, since the variation display of the identification information is stopped and displayed on the other variation display unit, the player can be focused on one variation display unit.

  More specifically, for example, in order to prevent a big hit from occurring simultaneously in two fluctuation display sections, when a big hit occurs in one fluctuation display section, the start of fluctuation in the other fluctuation display is delayed. (Japanese Patent Laid-Open Nos. 2001-62080 and 2001-62081). However, in this delay method technology, when a big hit occurs in one fluctuation display section, in order to delay the fluctuation start of the other fluctuation display, it is possible that a big hit is generated by delaying the fluctuation start. There was a risk of being recognized. In contrast, in this embodiment, when a big hit occurs in one variation display, the variation start of the variation display being executed is not delayed, but the variation start of the variation display being performed is interrupted. However, since the variation is apparently continued (or the out-of-order symbol is stopped and displayed), the player may recognize that a big hit is generated by one variation due to the other variation. Can be prevented as much as possible.

  (6) While the measurement of the variation time is interrupted, if the display result of the big hit is scheduled to be derived and displayed by the suspended ornament variation display unit (when YES is determined in S900), the suspension is suspended. To execute a special display (see S901). This special display is performed by displaying one off-set symbol for a combination of jackpot decoration symbols (a combination of groves) (see S901). As a result, the expectation of the occurrence of a big hit with respect to the fluctuation for which the fluctuation is interrupted can be obtained.

  (7) As shown in the variable display part selection table in FIG. 8B, the proxy notice is displayed on the non-predictive variable display part at the time of the repeat notice when the substitute notice is repeatedly executed, compared with the single notice. The rate at which the notice is executed increases. As a result, the rate at which the notice effect is repeatedly executed over a plurality of fluctuations increases, and a sense of expectation for the specific gaming state can be obtained.

  (8) Even when the above-described so-called gusset notice is executed, the fact that the gusset notice has been executed is stored (refer to S894 and S895 in FIG. 38), and the change display portion selection table is stored based on the stored information. Will be looked up (see FIG. 35), and the non-notice target variation display portion will be selected with a higher probability than in the single notice (see FIG. 8B). As a result, it is possible to further increase the certainty that the execution of the notice effect including the gasse notice is repeated, and it is possible to obtain a sense of expectation for occurrence of the specific gaming state over a plurality of times more frequently.

  (9) The type of the notice effect that was executed last time is stored in S896 of FIG. 38, and when the notice effect that is repeatedly executed in the next fluctuation is executed, a step-up notice that is an extension of the type of the notice effect that was executed last time is executed. (S835, S853, S863, S914, see FIG. 8A). As a result, a sense of expectation for a specific gaming state can be obtained over a plurality of variations, and the expectation can be gradually improved.

  (10) A table (variation display unit selection table in FIG. 8B) used for determining which decoration change display unit is to execute the notice effect is provided, and the decoration is different from the notice target change display unit. When the notice display effect can be executed by the variable display section, the above-described table is used to determine which decoration change display section is to execute the notice (including the case where both of the variable display sections are executed). A plurality of the above-mentioned tables are provided corresponding to the number of reserved memories, and the target corresponding to the notice when the predetermined state (including reach and jackpot state) occurs in the table corresponding to the large number of reserved memories. A large number of determination values are set for determining that a notice is to be executed in the non-notice target change display part that is not the change display part (see FIG. 8B). As a result, there is a high possibility that a sense of expectation for the specific gaming state can be obtained over a plurality of variations. This is because the fluctuation at the big hit has a long fluctuation time, and the fluctuation time is often short at the normal deviation fluctuation, so if the big hit occurs in the notice target fluctuation display section, the notice target fluctuation display section has a long time. On the other hand, the non-pre-notification target fluctuation display section is more likely to derive and display the display result with a short time fluctuation than the non-pre-notification target fluctuation display section. This is to execute repeated notice effects.

  (11) When S887 displaying the changing message 100 is displayed and the measurement of the change display time in the first change display unit or the second change display unit is interrupted by the same step in the second display control process, Since the fact that the variable display in the variable display part 2 is displayed is displayed, the fluctuation of the identification information in the variable display part does not give a distrust that the variable display has been stopped. The display can be interrupted.

Next, modifications and feature points of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, a description has been given of a case in which a predetermined transition condition is established by displaying a probability variation symbol and a transition is made to a special gaming state (probability variation state, short time state) advantageous to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effect display in which the character performs a battle is performed in the decoration variation display unit, and an effect result in which the predetermined character wins the battle is displayed. You may make it transfer to the special game state (probability change state, time-short state) advantageous to.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, when it is determined in advance that a big hit will occur in the fluctuation display unit on the side where the fluctuation is interrupted, a special display (a big hit A display that is stopped and displayed by a display of one misalignment for a combination of decorative symbols is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case where the visual fluctuation display is continued even during the measurement of the fluctuation time described above, if it is determined in advance that a big hit will occur at the time of the fluctuation, The color or the like may be changed.

  (3) In the embodiment described above, when the notice effect is repeatedly executed, it is the same kind of notice effect as the previous notice effect, and the advanced step-up notice effect is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the same type of notice effect may be repeatedly executed instead of the advanced step-up notice effect.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the display control microcomputer 800 determines which decoration change display unit executes the notice effect. Thereby, the control burden of the game control microcomputer 53 is reduced. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game display microcomputer 53 may select a variable display unit for executing the notice effect. In this case, in the game control microcomputer, the determination result of the decoration variation display unit for executing the notice effect is transmitted as a command to the display control microcomputer 800, and the display control microcomputer 800 is designated according to the command. Control to execute the notice effect in the decoration variation display unit is performed.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the description has been given of the case where the end of the probability variation state ends with the occurrence of a big hit due to a non-probability variation symbol or the execution of a predetermined number of fluctuation displays in the probability variation state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a random number for probability variation falling lottery may be extracted at the start of variation, and the probability variation state may be terminated if the extracted value matches the determination value for probability variation falling.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the end of the time reduction state has been described in which it ends with a predetermined number of changes after the probability variation state ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the time reduction state may be ended by resetting the time reduction flag at the start of the variable display when the big hit due to the non-probability variation pattern occurs in the probability variation state.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the end of the probability change state or the short time state is determined at the start of the change, and the change start number at the start of change reaches the predetermined start number or is not changed due to the change at the start of change. A description has been given of the case where the probability variation flag or the like is reset by resetting the probability variation flag or the like when a big hit due to the probability variation symbol occurs. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the end condition for the probability variation state or the short time state may be determined at the end of the change. In the case of the method for determining the end condition based on the above-mentioned fluctuation start time, for example, when the time reduction flag is cleared and the fluctuation time becomes long, the fluctuation display section opposite to the fluctuation display section whose fluctuation time becomes long Therefore, the player is overlooked that there is a high possibility that a big hit due to an uncertain variable will occur. However, in the case of the above-described end condition determination method at the end of the change, it is possible to prevent the player from seeing that the big hit due to the uncertain change symbol occurs due to the change in the change time.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37, when the proxy notice is repeatedly executed, the allowable remaining time of the notice subject change display section is three kinds of times for executing the notice effect. A description has been given of determining whether there is a long time, a medium time, or a short time, and selecting a time for a notice effect (long time, medium time, short time) based on the determination. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is determined whether or not there is an allowable remaining time that is longer than the minimum time (short time) required for the notice effect in the notice subject change display section. In the process of the variable display unit, the length and type of the notice may be determined according to the length of the variable display time.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, for example, when the notice effect is not executed in the first symbol when the variation display on the first symbol side is finished, the first symbol notice effect execution flag is reset (S897). ), A description has been given of resetting the second symbol notice effect execution flag when the notice effect is not executed in the second symbol at the end of the variation display of the second symbol. However, instead of this, or in addition to this, for example, when a normal deviation fluctuation is performed on the second symbol side while a variation display in which a big hit occurs in the first symbol, the first symbol is performed. After performing the notice effect on the second symbol side during the fluctuation of the side, the second symbol notice effect execution flag may be reset when the fluctuation on the first symbol side stops and becomes a big hit. . With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a highly anticipated notice such as a sudden display of the final stage of the step-up notice from being displayed in the so-called gusset notice after the end of the big hit.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set simultaneously due to the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state based on the variation display result of the probability variation jackpot symbol combination has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The probability variation flag is set based on the occurrence of the big hit gaming state based on the variation display result of the probability variation big hit symbol combination, and the time reduction flag is set based on the establishment of the probability variation end condition. Also good. In this case, when the probability variation flag is set, control may be performed to the above-described probability variation state and time-short state, and when the time-short flag is set, control may be performed only to the time-short state described above. The timing at which the probability variation flag is set may be before or after the timing at which the variation display for deriving and displaying the probability variation jackpot symbol as a display result is started, and is controlled to be set when the variation display is started. Alternatively, it may be controlled to be set immediately before the change display is started. In addition, the timing at which the probability variation flag is reset may be before or after the timing at which the variable display that establishes the probability variation end condition is started, and is controlled to be reset when the variation display is started. Or may be controlled to be reset immediately before the change display is started. The timing flag may be set before and after the timing at which the variable display that establishes the probability variation end condition is started, and may be controlled to be set when the variable display is started. It may be controlled to be set immediately before the change display is started. The timing for resetting the time reduction flag may be before or after the timing at which the variable display that establishes the time reduction end condition is started, and may be controlled to be reset when the variable display is started. Alternatively, the control may be performed so that the change display is reset immediately before the change display is started.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the probability variation end count and the short-time end count are set in advance to the same number (for example, 100 times) has been described. It may be set in advance so that the number of time reduction ends is increased, or conversely, it may be set in advance so that the number of probability variation ends is larger than the number of time reduction ends. Further, the probability variation end count and the time reduction end count may be determined using a random counter or the like. For example, when setting the probability variation flag, a random number is extracted from a random counter for determining the probability variation end count, and the probability variation end is performed using the extracted random number. The number of times may be determined. Similarly, when the time reduction flag is set, a random number may be extracted from a random counter for determining the number of time reduction ends, and the number of time reduction ends may be determined using the extracted random number.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, the example has been described in which the upper limit number that can be reserved is set to be the same in the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer. You may set so that the upper limit number which can be reserved-stored in one hold-storage buffer becomes larger than the upper limit number which can be hold-stored in another hold-storage buffer. For example, the upper limit number to be determined in step S42 of FIG. 14 is set to, for example, “10” in the first start port switch passing process and “5” in the second start port switch passing process. You may make it make a number differ.

  (13) In the embodiment described above, when a start winning occurs, the value of each random counter such as the jackpot determination random counter R1 is extracted and stored in the holding storage buffer (see step S46 in FIG. 14). An example has been described in which values are read in the order in which they are stored (step S636), a big hit determination (step S637, etc.) is performed and the variable display is performed when the corresponding special symbol display is not performing the variable display. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the value extracted from each random counter such as the big hit determination random counter R1 is temporarily stored in the holding storage buffer when the corresponding special symbol display is not displaying the fluctuation, and the corresponding special symbol display is performed. It may be stored when fluctuation display is performed in the instrument. Then, when the variable display is not performed on the corresponding special symbol display, the temporarily stored value may be read immediately, the big hit determination may be performed, and the variable display may be performed.

  (14) In the embodiment described above, in the ball game machine shown in FIG. The example in which the first special symbol display 8 is provided above the first decoration variation display portion 8k and the second special symbol display 81 is disposed below the second decoration variation display portion 9k has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the arrangement of the first and second decoration variation display units and the first and second special symbol displays can be arbitrarily changed according to the configuration and specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the first and second decorative variation display units and the first and second special symbol displays do not need to be configured as independent display devices, respectively, for example, by dividing a display area of one display device. A plurality of display areas may be formed.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, when the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 53 starts to display the variation of the special symbol on the special symbol display, the variation pattern indicating the variation display time is determined, and the variation A decorative design variation pattern command corresponding to the pattern is transmitted to the display control board 80. The example in which the display control CPU determines the variation pattern from the decorative symbol variation pattern command received when the variation display unit starts the variation display of the decorative symbol and controls the display of the decorative symbol has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and it may be configured such that the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 53 transmits a decorative symbol variation pattern command to the display control board 80 when a start winning is made to the start winning opening 14. .

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of variations including a first variation display unit and a second variation display unit that can individually perform variation display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. Although a gaming machine that has a display unit and is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display in any of the variable display units becomes a predetermined specific display result has been described, For example, the game can be started by setting the number of bets for one game, and the display result of the variable display unit is derived and displayed, so that one game is finished and the variable display is displayed. It may be a slot machine or the like that can generate a predetermined prize according to the display result of the section.

  Further, as long as the ball game machine has a display device, it may be, for example, a general electric machine or a ball ball game machine with a probability setting function called a pachi-kon. Furthermore, the present invention is applicable not only to a CR-type ball game machine that lends a ball using a prepaid card, but also to a ball game machine that lends a ball using cash. In other words, any form of game machine may be used as long as it has a display device such as an LCD and can display the symbols as identification information in a variable manner. In addition, the game is not limited to a payout type game machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but an enclosed game that encloses a game ball and gives points in response to detection of the winning ball It can also be applied to machines.

  The present invention can also be applied to a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, the example has been described in which the short time state in which the variable display is continued until the predetermined number of times is executed is started simultaneously with the start of the probability changing state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the time-short state may be controlled to start when the probability variation state ends and thereafter continue until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times. In that case, the time-short state may be set during the probability changing state, and the time-short state may not be set.

  (18) S124 in FIG. 17 in the first special symbol process, S713 in FIG. 19, and similar steps in the second special symbol process, the probability variation state control means (FIG. 16 in the first special symbol process). S112, S114, and further, when the probability variation state (probability variation state) is controlled by the second special symbol process process), the probability variation end condition (non-probability variation big hit in FIG. 19 occurs) 19 is established, the probability variation state data (set) is stored in the probability variation state storage means (RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 53 in FIG. 2). Non-stochastic variation state data (reset) indicating that the probability variation flag data is not the probability variation state. Probability change state data updating means for updating the data) Sorted probability variation flag is configured. The probability variation state data update means updates the probability variation state data to the non-probability variation state data when the probability variation end condition is satisfied and the display control means starts the variation display of the identification information (first probability variation state data). (S302 in FIG. 13 and S70 in FIG. 18 in the first special symbol process), and the same steps in the second special symbol process). When such an update is performed, “when the display control means starts the variable display of the identification information”, the probability change flag as shown in S706 and S713 of FIG. 19 is changed immediately after being updated to the reset state. In addition to the meaning of “when starting variable display” when display starts, “when starting variable display” when updating the probability variation flag to the reset state immediately after starting variable display is included. .

(19) In the above-described embodiment, the first big hit running flag is set in S84 in the first special symbol variation process of FIG. 20, that is, the first big hit running flag is set when the combination of big hit symbols is stopped. In the second special symbol variation process corresponding to the first special symbol variation process of FIG. 20, the measurement interruption means for interrupting the measurement of the variation display time has been described. Similarly, in the second special symbol variation process corresponding to the first special symbol variation process of FIG. 20, the second big hit execution flag is set, that is, when the combination of the big hit symbols is stopped, the second big hit execution flag is set. Then, the measurement interruption means for setting the interruption flag and interrupting the measurement of the fluctuation display time in S88 of the first special symbol fluctuation process of FIG. 20 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, the first big hit running flag is set in the first big winning opening opening pre-processing when the process proceeds from S304 to S305 in FIG. 13, that is, the first big hit is being executed when the big hit is started. A measurement interruption unit that sets a flag and interrupts the measurement of the variation display time in the second special symbol variation process corresponding to the first special symbol variation process of FIG. 20 may be used. Similarly, the second big hit running flag is set in the second big winning opening opening pre-processing corresponding to the second special symbol process, that is, the second big hit running flag is set when starting the big hit. Measurement interruption means for setting an interruption flag in S88 of the first special symbol fluctuation process and interrupting the measurement of the fluctuation display time may be used.

  (20) In the embodiment described above, the variation pattern command input from the game control microcomputer 53 to the display control microcomputer 800 is looked up when the probability variation state of FIG. 4 is in (c). An example has been described in which it is determined whether or not the probability variation state has ended in S401 of FIG. 25 based on whether or not the probability variation pattern command (such as a normal E variation pattern command during probability variation) determined using the data table. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the probability change flag is reset in S713 of FIG. 19, the game control microcomputer 53 outputs a probability change end command to the display control microcomputer 800 as an effect control command, for display control. The microcomputer 800 may be configured to determine whether or not the probability variation state is terminated when the probability variation end command is received.

  (21) In the same step in the second display control process corresponding to S894 and S895 in FIG. 38 in the first display control process, the flag is displayed even if the previously executed notice effect is the aforementioned notice notice. The set ("1" addition) is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gasse notice is not regarded as a notice effect, and the flag may not be set (addition of “1”) in S895.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, the description has been given of the case where the notice effect (self-notice effect and proxy notice effect) is started after a certain time (for example, 3 seconds) from the start of the change of the notice target change display unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and control may be performed so that the delay time from the start of change of the notice target change display unit to the start of the notice effect (self-notice effect and proxy notice effect) is randomly determined by a random number. .

  Furthermore, it may be controlled so that the notice effect (self-notice effect and proxy notice effect) is started simultaneously with the start of the change of the notice object change display section. In this case, the step of S832 in FIG. 34 is “Now executing notice effect?”, And it is determined whether or not the notice effect is already being executed by the non-notice target change display unit at the start of change of the notice target change display unit. And S891m in FIG. 38 and S891ma in FIG. 44 are not required.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the execution times of the self-notice effect (reach notice effect) and the proxy notice effect overlap, the execution time of the proxy notice effect is delayed to avoid duplication. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be controlled to avoid duplication by advancing the execution time of the proxy notice effect.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the proxy notice effect and the self-notice effect of the reach notice effect (see S832a and S891n) are targeted as overlapping notice effects. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the proxy notice effect, the self notice effect of the reach notice effect, and the self notice effect of the gasse jackpot notice are targeted, and the self notice effect (gasse jackpot notice effect) and the proxy notice effect are executed. Even when the times overlap, the execution time of the proxy notice effect may be shifted (delayed or advanced) so as to avoid the overlap.

  (23) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the notice effect start timing is shifted by the determination processing in S891m and S891n in FIG. 38 and S891ma and S891na in FIG. 44 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notice effect start timing may be shifted by changing the values set in S819a and S823a.

(24) In the above-described embodiment, the presence / absence of advance notice and the notice contents (reach) are performed by the first notice effect determination process of FIGS. 29 and 30 using the notice content determination table shown in FIGS. The contents of the notice effect (the contents of the notice or the jackpot notice) are determined by the first symbol notice type determination process of FIG. 36 using the notice effect time table of FIG. 8A and the notice effect content selection table of FIG. Productions 1 to 3, special demonstration during demonstration, and special production during stop) are selected, and any one of the change display unit selection tables shown in FIG. Whether or not to execute the notice effect is selected in the fluctuation display section, and the notice execution timing is determined in S891n of FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one general table is looked up with random numbers extracted from one random counter, and at the same time, the presence / absence of the advance notice, the advance notice contents, the advance notice contents, and the change display section execute the notice effect. It may be determined whether or not to perform the notice execution timing. For example, S506, S506, S508, S510, S513, S513a, S515, S516c, S516e, S518, S520, S523, S523a, S525 in FIG. 29 and FIG. 30, S851, S853 in FIG. Instead of each step of S891n in FIG. 38, a random number is extracted from one random counter, and the general table is looked up by the extracted random number. The control step is to determine whether to execute the notice effect on the variable display section and the notice execution timing. Depending on the range to which the extracted random numbers belong, the general table is determined by allocating the announcement execution timing, the announcement content, the announcement effect content, the fluctuation display unit in which the announcement effect is executed, and the announcement execution timing with a predetermined probability. Configure as follows. It should be noted that all of the five items of the presence / absence of the advance notice, the contents of the advance notice, the contents of the advance notice effect, the notice display effect to be executed, and the advance notice timing are not necessarily determined at the same time by looking up the general table. It may not be possible, and four, three or two of them may be determined simultaneously.
Thus, a notice determining unit for determining whether or not to execute a notice effect for notifying that a predetermined display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display section on condition that the first start condition is satisfied; When the notice determining means determines that the notice effect is to be executed, the notice effect change for determining the change display part for executing the notice effect from the first change display part and the second change display part. Display unit determining means, notice effect type selecting means for selecting the type of the notice effect to be executed by the variable display unit determined by the notice effect changing display unit determining means from a plurality of types of the notice effect, and notice effect Arbitrary two or more of the means for determining the timing for executing the execution of the notification, whether or not to execute the notice effect, determination of the notice effect change display section, and selection of the notice effect type And a timing for executing a notice effect, a probability distribution table for determining any two or more according to a predetermined probability, and extracting numerical data from numerical data updating means, and the probability distribution based on the numerical data With simultaneous determination means for simultaneously determining any two or more of the presence / absence of execution of the notice effect with reference to the table, determination of the notice effect change display section, selection of the notice effect type, and timing of executing the notice effect. It is configured.

  (25) It should be noted that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing the outline | summary of the circuit structure of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the various random counters which the microcomputer for game control uses for game control. It is a figure for demonstrating the data table which memorize | stored the judgment value used in order to determine the fluctuation pattern for specifying the fluctuation display time in a 1st fluctuation display part and a 2nd fluctuation display part. It is a figure for demonstrating the various random counters which the microcomputer for display control uses for display control. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the single notice low probability table (for notice content determination), (b) is a figure for demonstrating the single notice high probability table (for notice content determination). (A) is a figure for demonstrating the table at the time of repeated notice low probability (notice content determination), (b) is a figure for demonstrating the table at the time of repeat notice high probability (notice content determination). (A) is a figure for demonstrating a notice effect time table, (b) is a figure for demonstrating a fluctuation | variation display part selection table. It is a figure for demonstrating a notice effect content selection table. It is a timing chart for demonstrating operation | movement of the 1st fluctuation | variation display part in a probability change state and a time-short state, and a 2nd fluctuation | variation display part. It is a timing chart explaining the operation | movement of the fluctuation | variation display corresponding to a start winning in the game control microcomputer and the production control microcomputer. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the main process for game control, and a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a 1st start port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol normal process in a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit determination process in a 1st special symbol normal process and a 2nd special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol stop symbol setting process in a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st fluctuation pattern setting process in a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows special game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol stop process in a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st big hit end process in a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a display control main process and a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating command analysis processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a probability change completion | finish determination process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a 1st demonstration display transfer process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a 1st demonstration display process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a 1st stop time notice effect process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a 1st announcement effect determination process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a 1st announcement effect determination process. (A) is a figure for demonstrating a 1st announcement effect flag, (b) is a flowchart for demonstrating a 1st display control process process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a proxy notice effect content determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st symbol variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a notice execution variation display apparatus selection process. It is a flowchart which shows a notice execution variation display apparatus selection process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st symbol notice kind determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a proxy notice repetition process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st symbol change process in a 1st display control process process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a change interruption display. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a proxy notice effect execution process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display of a 1st decoration fluctuation display part and a 2nd decoration fluctuation display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display of a 1st decoration fluctuation display part and a 2nd decoration fluctuation display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the repeat notice as an example of the effect display in a 1st decoration fluctuation display part and a 2nd decoration fluctuation display part. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd symbol variation process in another embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the proxy notice repeated check process in another embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st symbol variation start process in another embodiment.

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  8 1st special symbol display, 8k 1st decoration variation display section, 9 2nd special symbol display, 9k 2nd decoration variation display section, 1 pachinko game machine, 53 game control microcomputer, 55 RAM, 800 display control For microcomputer.

Claims (9)

A first variable display section for derivation display of a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and a display result after variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable A second variation display unit for derivation display is provided, and the first variation display unit executes variation display on condition that a first start condition for variably displaying the first variation display unit is satisfied. After the display, the display result is derived and displayed, and the display is performed after the variable display is executed in the second variable display unit on condition that the second start condition for displaying the second variable display unit is displayed. A result is derived and displayed, and when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed in either the first variation display unit or the second variation display unit, a specific gaming state advantageous to the player is controlled. Ru A technique machine,
A notice determining means for determining whether or not to execute a notice effect for notifying that the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display section on condition that the first start condition is satisfied;
When the notice determining means determines that the notice effect is to be executed, the notice effect change for determining the change display part for executing the notice effect from the first change display part and the second change display part. Display unit determining means;
A notice effect type selection means for selecting the type of the notice effect to be executed by the change display part determined by the notice effect change display part determination means from a plurality of kinds of the notice effects;
A notice effect control means for performing control for causing the change display unit determined by the notice effect change display unit determination means to execute the notice effect of the type selected by the notice effect type selection means;
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the notice effect type selection means selects the kind of the notice effect according to the remaining time of the change display of the change display part determined by the notice effect change display part determination means. On condition that the first starting condition is satisfied, it is advantageous for the player as compared with the normal game state different from the specific game state, and for shifting to the special game state different from the specific game state. First transition condition determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined transition condition is satisfied;
Second transition condition determination means for determining whether or not the predetermined transition condition for shifting to the special gaming state is satisfied on condition that the second start condition is satisfied;
A transition control means for transitioning to the special gaming state based on the fact that the first transition condition determination means or the second transition condition determination means determines that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied;
Whether or not a return condition for returning from the special gaming state to the normal gaming state is satisfied when the transition control means has shifted to the special gaming state, the first variation display unit or the second Return condition determining means for determining when the variable display is started in the variable display section of
The state data indicating whether or not the gaming state is the special gaming state is set to a special state indicating that the gaming state is in the special gaming state when shifting to the special gaming state, and the normal gaming is performed from the special gaming state. State data setting means for setting the normal state indicating that the normal gaming state is in effect when returning to the state;
A plurality of variable display pattern data capable of specifying a variable display period from the start of the variable display executed in the first variable display unit to the stop on the condition that the first start condition is satisfied. First variation display pattern data selecting means for selecting the variation display pattern data from a preset variation display pattern data table;
A plurality of variable display pattern data capable of specifying a variable display period from the start of the variable display executed in the second variable display unit to the stop on the condition that the second start condition is satisfied. Second variable display pattern data selecting means for selecting the variable display pattern data from a preset variable display pattern data table;
First variation display control means for performing control to cause the first variation display section to perform variation display according to the variation display pattern data selected by the first variation display pattern data selection means;
Second variation display control means for performing control to cause the second variation display section to perform variation display according to the variation display pattern data selected by the second variation display pattern data selection unit;
The variable display pattern data table is composed of a plurality of variable display pattern data tables having different set variable display pattern data,
The first variation display pattern data selection means and the second variation display pattern data selection means differ depending on whether the state data set by the state data setting means is in the special state or in the normal state. Select variation display pattern data from the variation display pattern data table,
The state data setting means sets the state data to the normal state at the start of the variable display where the determination is made based on the determination that the return condition is satisfied by the return condition determination means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: A plurality of variable display pattern data capable of specifying a variable display period from the start of the variable display executed in the first variable display unit to the stop on the condition that the first start condition is satisfied. First variation display pattern data selecting means for selecting the variation display pattern data from a preset variation display pattern data table;
First variation display period measuring means for measuring a period from the start of variation display in the first variation display section;
Whether or not the fluctuation display period measured by the first fluctuation display period measuring means has reached a fluctuation display period that can be specified by the fluctuation display pattern data selected by the first fluctuation display pattern data selection means. First variable display period determining means for determining;
First display result derivation display means for deriving and displaying a display result on the first fluctuation display section when it is determined by the first fluctuation display period determination means that the fluctuation display period has been reached;
A plurality of variable display pattern data capable of specifying a variable display period from the start of the variable display executed in the second variable display unit to the stop on the condition that the second start condition is satisfied. Second variable display pattern data selecting means for selecting the variable display pattern data from a preset variable display pattern data table;
A second variation display period measuring means for measuring a period from the start of variation display in the second variation display section;
Whether or not the fluctuation display period measured by the second fluctuation display period measuring means has reached a fluctuation display period that can be specified by the fluctuation display pattern data selected by the second fluctuation display pattern data selection means. A second variable display period determining means for determining;
And second display result derivation display means for deriving and displaying a display result on the second fluctuation display section when it is determined by the second fluctuation display period determination means that the fluctuation display period has been reached. ,
The second variable display period measuring means includes
When the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display unit and the variation display is executed on the second variation display unit, the specific display result is derived on the first variation display unit. Measurement interrupting means for interrupting measurement of the variable display period by the second variable display period measuring means at the displayed first time point;
Measurement for resuming measurement of the variable display period interrupted by the measurement interrupting means at a second time point when the specific gaming state is ended based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on the first variable display unit. The game machine according to claim 1, further comprising restarting means.   In the period when the measurement of the variable display period is interrupted by the measurement interrupting means, the interrupting variable display continuation control means is further provided for controlling the second fluctuation display section to continue the variable display. The gaming machine according to claim 3.   A suspended stop display control means for performing control to stop and display identification information other than the specific display result on the second variable display section during a period in which the measurement of the variable display period is suspended by the measurement suspension means. The gaming machine according to claim 3, further comprising: Storage means for storing that the notice effect has been executed in the second variable display section by the notice effect control means;
The notice determination means has a higher ratio when there is no memory in the storage means than when there is no memory in the change display next to the change display for which the notice effect is executed in the second change display section. and judging that the execution, the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5. A false notice effect determination unit that determines whether or not to execute a false notice effect that is the same mode as the notice effect even if the predetermined display result is not obtained;
Based on the determination by the false notice effect determination means, the false notice effect control means for executing the false notice effect in the second variable display unit;
Execution storage means for storing that the notice effect or the false notice effect is executed in the second variable display unit by the notice effect control means or the fake notice effect control means;
The notice determination means has a higher rate when there is no memory in the execution storage means than when there is no memory in the change display next to the change display in which the notice effect is executed in the second change display section. and judging to perform a prediction effect, the gaming machine according to any of claims 1 to 5. Further comprising a notice effect type storage means for storing the kind of notice effect executed by the notice effect control means;
The notice effect type selection unit selects a type of the notice effect to be executed this time based on the type of the notice effect produced last time stored in the notice effect type storage unit. The gaming machine according to claim 7 . A holding data storage means for storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of data used for execution of fluctuation display in which the second start condition is satisfied but the fluctuation start condition is not satisfied;
The notice effect change display unit determining means causes the second change display part to execute the notice effect when the number of reserved data stored in the reserved data storage means is larger than when the number of reserved data is small. you and determining a variable display unit configured to execute the prediction effect based on a data table configured so that the probability is high, the gaming machine according to claim 7 or claim 8.

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