JP5238111B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine in which, when winning a fall lottery, the gaming state shifts from a high probability state with a relatively high winning probability to win a big hit lottery to a low probability state with a relatively low winning probability. It is.

  The pachinko machine has a lottery with a lottery probability of a predetermined low probability state and a high probability state with a higher lottery probability. There is a stochastic machine that goes back and forth between. In this pachinko machine, in general, a symbol display (special symbol variation display game) is performed by displaying a variation display operation with a special symbol variation start and variation stop as a set on the symbol display device. When the stop display is made in the mode, execution control of the jackpot game is performed. When the big hit game is finished, the gaming state is shifted to the high probability state. When transitioning to this high-probability state, every time a variation display operation of a symbol game is executed, a determination process (falling lottery) is performed to determine whether or not to end the high-probability state, and the result of this determination is a falling Has a falling lottery function of shifting the gaming state from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  In recent pachinko machines, so-called pre-reading notice is performed as a technique for expressing that the gaming state is likely to be a big hit game advantageous to the player. There are two types of pre-reading notices, which are the following “change system at start-up” and “change system at start of change”.

  The former pre-reading notice of the “change system at start-up” is a notice that is made when a game ball wins at the start opening and the start condition is satisfied. For example, a specific display in which a display mode by a hold indicator is determined in advance. The notice effect of “holding change system” of changing to a mode is continued. That is, based on the fact that the starting condition is established by winning the game ball at the starting opening during the variation display operation of one symbol game, the right to execute the variation display operation of the symbol game related to the establishment of the starting condition is temporarily stored. At the same time, when a pre-reading notice lottery is performed as to whether or not a pre-reading notice effect (continuous notice effect) is to be performed, and the pre-reading notice lottery is won, the display mode of the hold indicator related to the hold memory is set to normal The display mode is changed to a different display mode (for example, white to red).

  Although the existing hold memory is sequentially digested when the execution of the variable display operation of one symbol game is completed, the hold memory position and the display position of the hold indicator are moved up (shifted) and the number of displays is reduced. The on-hold storage in the above-described on-hold display mode (red) that is different from the normal one continues to be displayed continuously while changing the display position of the on-hold display. As a result, the continuous notice effect by the notice effect of the hold display change system is performed.

  The latter “pre-change notice at the start of change” is a notice that is triggered by the start of the change display operation of the symbol game, and the notice means is used to produce the notice effect, for example, continuously on the screen of the image display device. A lightning bolt image is displayed as a notice image for a notice effect, and this is executed over a plurality of variable display operations and continuously displayed. That is, when a game ball is won at the start opening during the display variation operation of one symbol game and the start condition is established, the right to execute the variation display operation of the symbol game related to the establishment of the start condition is temporarily stored. When a pre-reading notice lottery is performed regarding whether or not to perform a pre-reading notice effect (continuous notice effect), and if this pre-reading notice lottery is won, all of the reserved memories existing at that time are related to those symbol games. To express. That is, at the time of execution of the variable display operation of each symbol game, all of the existing reserved memory from the oldest reserved memory to the reserved memory in the storage order is used for execution of the variable display operation of each symbol game. A lightning image appears on the screen as a notice effect for continuous notice. A continuous notice effect is performed by making this lightning image appear across the existing hold memory.

  Both are pre-reading the contents of the existing on-hold memory, and informing the player through the continuous notice effect that there is a possibility of a big hit among those on-hold memories. It is common in the point.

  Conventionally, in the case of a probability variation machine in which a gaming state is changed to a high probability state when triggered by a predetermined profit state as described above and then falls into a low probability state when winning a falling lottery, the gaming state (probability state) is a game The range of production is widened by making it difficult or difficult to grasp. Even in the above-described continuous announcement effect of the starting change system (holding change system) and the change starting change system, it is only used as a technique for expressing that there is a high possibility of becoming a big hit game. Therefore, when the pre-reading notice lottery is won, all the reserved memories existing at that time are expressed as related expressions.

  On the other hand, even in the case of a ball game machine, a fall entry prize opening is defined, and even if it is won, the fall lottery after a predetermined number of games (design fluctuations) drawn by the notification time random number is played. The result is notified, and thereby, the feeling of expectation due to the big hit and the feeling of anxiety due to the probable falling are balanced so that the impact when the falling lottery result is notified is mitigated (Patent Document 1 below) reference).

JP 2009-39217 A

  However, even if it is a form like patent document 1, if it will alert | report clearly about a gaming state finally in a probability fluctuation machine, there exists a possibility that the interest of a game may be reduced.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to solve the above-described problems and provide a ball game machine that indirectly informs a player of information relating to the current gaming state and / or information relating to a future gaming state.

  The above object of the present invention is achieved by the following means. The parentheses indicate corresponding elements in the embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this.

(1) Acquisition means for acquiring a plurality of types of game information including the first game information and the second game information when the game ball has passed through the special symbol start port (during start port check processing in FIG. 16) S315)
Based on the first game information acquired by the acquisition means, a lottery means for executing a winning lottery for determining whether or not to generate a winning game that is more advantageous to the player than in the normal gaming state (the special symbol variation start process of FIG. 18). Middle hit determination processing (S338), S356 in FIG. 20, and
Based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied, a variation display operation is performed in which a variation start and a variation stop of the game symbol are set, and a lottery result by the lottery means is notified by a display mode at the time of variation stop of the game symbol Symbol display means (liquid crystal display device 36, special symbol display device 38);
Symbol display control means for controlling the game symbol variation display operation by the symbol display means (step S211 in FIG. 14, effect control unit 24 (steps S605 to S606 in FIG. 36))
The predetermined maximum hold until the first game information and the second game information acquired by the acquisition means are used as hold data for the variable symbol display operation of the special symbol in the symbol display means. Reservation storage means for reserving and storing the upper limit of the number of storage (reserved storage area of RAM 203, S315 during start port check processing in FIG. 16, hold storage area shift processing during special symbol variation start processing (S334) in FIG. 18)
When the game symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means in a specific display mode, the winning game execution control means for controlling the execution of the winning game (special variable winning device management during the main control side timer interruption processing of FIG. 14) Processing (S210), S401 to S409 in FIG.
Based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, the winning probability of the winning lottery is controlled to shift to a high probability state set to a higher probability than a low probability state set to a low probability that is a winning probability of the normal gaming state. Probability variation state transition means (game state transition preparation process (S340) in FIG. 18, S363 to S364 in FIG. 22, jackpot end process (S409) in FIG. 26, S464 in FIG. 32),
When the game symbol variation display operation is executed in the high probability state, the winning probability of the winning lottery is changed from the high probability state to the low probability based on the second game information stored in the storage device. Falling lottery means for executing the falling lottery to determine whether or not to fall into the probability state (falling judgment processing (S337, S352 to S353 in FIG. 19) during the special symbol variation start processing in FIG. 18),
On condition that the winning lottery is won, a falling transition control means (S354 in the falling determination process of FIG. 19) for controlling the falling probability of the winning lottery from the high probability state to the low probability state,
Based on the first game information held and stored in the hold storage means, whether or not the hold memory is a hold memory related to a winning-in-hold winning where the result of the winning lottery is a win is determined based on the game symbol. First prefetch determination means for determining prefetching before the variable display operation is performed (starting port winning random number determination processing during start port check processing in FIG. 16 (S316), S325 in FIG. 17);
Based on the second game information stored on hold in the hold storage means, whether or not the result of the falling lottery is a hold storage related to a fall-on-hold-winning win is determined based on the game symbol. Second prefetch determination means for determining prefetching before being subjected to the variable display operation (starting port winning random number determination processing (S316) during starting port check processing in FIG. 16, S322 in FIG. 17);
Production means for presenting the production in the production mode (liquid crystal display device 36, light display device 45a including lamps and LEDs, sound generation device 46a including speaker 46, movable body, etc.);
Mode transition trigger determination means for determining whether or not the mode transition trigger of the production mode is established (S703 in the command analysis process of FIG. 37);
When it is determined by the mode transition opportunity determination means that the mode transition opportunity has been established, a plurality of types including a first rendering mode (for example, rendering mode A) and a second rendering mode (for example, rendering mode C). Transition control is performed from one of the effect modes to any one of the effect modes (for example, the effect modes A to E). Based on the production mode transition control information including at least information for specifying whether there is a low-probability state and whether or not there is a reserved memory related to the fall-on-hold in the reserved memory Production mode transition control means (FIG. 4, 240a) to select by lottery from among the types of production modes,
The production mode transition control means includes:
When the low-probability state is in progress or when there is a holding memory related to the falling-on-hold in the holding memory, the first effect mode is relatively higher than the second effect mode. Select by percentage,
When the high-probability state is in effect and / or when there is no reserved memory related to the fall-on-hold in the reserved memory in the reserved memory, the second effect mode is selected as the first effect. It is configured to select at a relatively higher rate than the mode (mode transition lottery processing of FIGS. 4, 6, 7, and 38).
A ball game machine characterized by that.

(2) Furthermore,
Auxiliary game lottery means for performing lottery as to whether or not to shift to an auxiliary per game that is more advantageous to the player than in the normal gaming state on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol start opening (37) ,
Normal symbol display means (FIG. 14, S207) for variably displaying a normal symbol for notifying the lottery result by the auxiliary game lottery means, and stopping and displaying the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result;
A normal variation winning means (41) configured such that the special symbol start opening can be opened and closed or expanded by a movable member;
Auxiliary for controlling the execution of the auxiliary per game by driving the movable member of the normal variation winning means in accordance with a predetermined pattern on the condition that the normal symbol indicating the auxiliary hit is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display means. A winning control means (FIG. 14, normal variation winning device management process S208),
The auxiliary hit control means is a movable member of the normal fluctuation winning means until the number of fluctuations of the symbol fluctuation display operation reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 100 times) based on the end of the hit game. An open extension means for generating an open extension state in which the operation state of the (movable wing piece 47) is an operation state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state;
The production mode transition control information further includes information for specifying whether or not the extended extended state is in effect,
The production mode transition control means includes:
In the case of not being in the open extension state and in the low probability state, or when there is a holding memory related to the falling in-hold winning in the holding memory, the first effect mode is more Select at a relatively higher rate than the second production mode,
In the case of not being in the open extended state and in the state of high probability, and / or in the case where there is no reserved memory related to the falling-on-hold in the reserved memory, the second effect mode Is selected at a relatively higher rate than the first production mode,
Further, at least in the open extended state, the second effect mode is configured to be selected at a relatively higher rate than the first effect mode (FIGS. 4 and 6). FIG. 7 and FIG. 38 mode transition lottery processing),
The bullet ball game machine according to (1) above, wherein

(3) The production mode transition control information further includes information for specifying whether or not there is a holding storage related to the winning within holding.
The production mode transition control means includes:
When there is a holding memory related to winning in the on-hold, the second effect mode is selected at a relatively higher rate than the first effect mode regardless of the contents of other effect mode transition control information. (For example, modified example 1)
The bullet ball game machine according to (1) or (2) above, wherein

(4) The production mode transition control means includes:
The effect mode transition control information further includes information for specifying whether or not there is a holding storage related to the winning within the hold, the effect mode transition control means,
When there is a holding memory related to winning in the hold, the first effect mode is selected at a relatively higher rate than the second effect mode regardless of the contents of other effect mode transition control information. (For example, modified example 2)
The bullet ball game machine according to (1) or (2) above, wherein

(5) The plurality of types of effect modes further include a third effect mode (for example, effect mode D) for notifying that there is a holding memory related to winning in the hold.
The production mode transition control means includes:
In the case where there is a holding memory related to the on-hold winning winning at the start of the fluctuation, the second effect mode is selected at a relatively higher rate than the third effect mode ( FIG. 4, FIG. 6, FIG. 7, FIG. 38 mode transition lottery process),
The bullet ball game machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4), characterized in that:

(6) The plurality of types of effect modes further include a third effect mode (for example, effect mode D) for notifying that there is a holding memory related to the winning in the hold.
The production mode transition control means includes:
In the case where there is a holding memory related to the winning within the holding at the start of the fluctuation, the third effect mode is selected at a relatively higher rate than the second effect mode ( For example, modification 4),
The bullet ball game machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4), characterized in that:

The bullet ball game machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6)
(7) Prefetching advance notice lottery means for determining whether or not to execute the prefetching notice by lottery on the condition that a new hold memory is stored in the hold storage means and prefetch target hold occurs (FIG. 39, S813) When,
When it is determined that the pre-reading notice lottery means to execute the pre-reading notice lottery, the effect means (liquid crystal display device 36) is continuously displayed from the next symbol fluctuation display operation across the suspension. And a notice display control means (FIG. 4, 240b) for causing a light display device 45a including a lamp and LED, a sound generating device 46a including a speaker 46, a movable body, etc.) to appear.
When the pre-notification effect control means makes a pre-read determination when the result of the falling lottery by the falling lottery means falls by the second pre-read determination means, the pre-read target hold is just before being subjected to a variable display operation. In order to present a tendency that the continuity of the notice system of the change system at the start of change tends to be interrupted, the number of continuations of the notice effect of the change system at the time of change start is controlled. be able to.

In addition, the ball game machine described in (7) above is
Furthermore, the same number as the maximum reserved storage number is provided, and the hold display means that is activated by the number of the hold data existing when the first prefetch determination means and the second prefetch determination means determine the prefetch. Holding display 363),
If the pre-reading target hold is generated by storing a new hold storage in the hold storage unit, and the pre-reading notice lottery unit is selected to execute the pre-reading notice lottery, the notice effect control unit holds the pre-read target hold By changing the hold display mode of the hold display means (363) to a predetermined pre-reading notice display mode, the notice display effect of the holding display system is displayed, and the pre-read target hold is used for the display position holding for the symbol variation display operation. It is possible to provide a bullet ball game machine having a characteristic configuration such as having a function (S334 in FIG. 18 and S709 in FIG. 37) of continuously shifting over the hold until it is held.

  According to the present invention, in the ball game machine, the current gaming state can be implied to the player by the difference between the transition destination of the effect mode and the continuity rank of the continuous notice effect.

It is a perspective view of the front side which shows the external appearance of the ball game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the front side of the game board of the ball game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the control apparatus of the ball game machine which concerns on this invention. In the bullet ball game machine according to the present invention, it is a diagram schematically showing a signal system in which a prefetched hold type is transmitted by a hold addition command and a continuous notice effect is displayed on the image display device. In the bullet ball game machine according to the present invention, the continuity of the change notice at the start of change is a diagram exemplifying a case where the prefetch target hold ends before the change display operation is performed. In the ball game machine according to the present invention, it is a diagram showing a state division association table constituting a part of the transfer destination mode distribution table. In the ball game machine according to the present invention, it is a diagram showing an effect mode transition lottery table constituting a part of the transition destination mode distribution table. In the ball game machine according to the present invention, it is a diagram showing specific examples of effect modes A to E. In the ball game machine according to the present invention, it is a diagram showing a notice selection table before falling. In the bullet ball game machine according to the present invention, it is a diagram showing a notice selection table after falling. In the ball and ball game machine according to the present invention, it is a diagram showing a continuous notice example (case 1) in the case of no fall-on-hold winning. In the ball and ball game machine according to the present invention, it is a diagram showing a continuous notice example (case 2) in the case where there is a fall-on-hold winning. It is a flowchart which shows the main process side main process of the ball game machine of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main control side timer interruption process which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol management process which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the start port check process in the special symbol management process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the random number determination process at the time of a start opening prize during the special symbol management process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change start process in the special symbol management process based on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the hit fall determination process in the special symbol fluctuation start process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the hit | judging determination process in the special symbol fluctuation start process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop symbol setting process in the special symbol fluctuation start process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the game state transfer preparation process in the special symbol change start process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the special symbol variation pattern setting process in the special symbol variation start process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process during the special symbol management process which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change stop process during the special symbol management process which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special fluctuation prize-winning apparatus management process based on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit process in the special fluctuation prize-winning apparatus management process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit start process in the special fluctuation prize-winning apparatus management process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special variable prize apparatus operation start pre-processing in the special variable prize apparatus management process of FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a special variable winning device operating process during the special variable winning device management process of FIG. 26. It is a flowchart which shows the process during special variable prize apparatus operation stop during the special variable prize apparatus management process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end process in the special fluctuation winning device management process of FIG. It is a figure which shows the game state transfer setting table at the time of jackpot completion of the ball game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the side of the production control which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception interruption process by the presentation control side which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process by the side of the production control which concerns on this invention. 37 is a flowchart showing details of command analysis processing in FIG. 36. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the production mode transfer lottery process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the continuous notice determination process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the pending | holding addition display process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the notice effect lottery process in FIG. It is a figure which shows the specific example 1 in which the production mode transfer of the ball game machine which concerns on this invention is performed. It is a figure which shows the specific example 2 in which the production mode transition of the ball game machine which concerns on this invention is performed.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a ball game machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<1. Outline of configuration: FIGS. 1 and 2>
FIG. 1 is a front perspective view showing an appearance of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The illustrated pachinko gaming machine 1 has a frame-shaped front frame 2 attached to the front surface of a wooden outer frame 4 so that it can be opened and closed, and a game board 3 in a game board storage frame (not shown) attached to the back surface of the front frame 2. And the game area 3a formed on the surface of the game board 3 faces the opening of the front frame 2. The game area 3a is an area surrounded by a ball guide rail 5 (see FIG. 2) disposed on the surface of the game board 3. A glass door frame 6 supporting transparent glass is provided on the front side of the game area 3a.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 also has a front operation panel 7 disposed on the lower side of the glass door frame 6. The front operation panel 7 is provided with an upper tray unit 8, and the upper tray unit 8 is formed with an upper tray 9 for storing discharged game balls. The front operation panel 7 is provided with a ball lending button 11 and a prepaid card discharge button 12 (card return button 12). The upper tray surface portion of the upper tray 9 is provided with a push button type frame effect button 13 that can be operated by turning on the built-in lamp and that can be changed when the built-in lamp is turned on. It has been. The upper tray 9 is provided with a ball removal button 14 for removing the game balls stored in the upper tray 9 below the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A firing operation handle 15 for operating the firing unit is provided on the right end side of the front operation panel 7. Speakers 46 that generate sound effects are provided on both sides of the upper part of the front frame 2 and on the upper side of the firing operation handle 15. Furthermore, a decoration lamp 45 is provided at various locations on the glass door frame 6 to produce a production effect by light decoration.

  Next, the game area 3a of the game board 3 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, in the substantially central portion of the game board 3, a variable display of symbols (decorative symbols) by numbers, characters, symbols, etc. is independently performed in three (left, middle, right) display areas. A liquid crystal display device 36 (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display) as a possible image display device is provided. Directly below the liquid crystal display device 36, an upper start port 34, which is a first special symbol start port, and a lower start port 35, which is a second special symbol start port, are arranged up and down. Are provided with special symbol start opening sensors 34a and 35a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a winning ball. The lower start opening 35 is provided with a pair of left and right movable wing pieces 47 so that the lower start opening 35 can be opened and closed, and constitutes a so-called tulip-shaped electric accessory (ordinary variable winning device 41).

  A normal symbol start port 37 composed of a gate is provided on the left side above the upper start port 34. The normal symbol start port 37 detects a game ball passing through the normal symbol start port 37a (see FIG. 3). ) Is arranged.

  Below the lower start opening 35 is disposed a special variable prize winning device 42 configured to be able to open and close the big prize opening 40 by an open door 42b, and inside the big prize opening sensor 40a (detecting a winning ball) 3) is provided.

  A total of four general winning ports 43 are arranged on both sides of the special variable winning device 42, and a general winning port sensor 43a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball is formed in each of them.

  The upper start opening 34, the lower start opening 35, the normal symbol start opening 37, and the general winning opening 43 described above are winning means arranged in the game area where the game balls flow down, and special prizes provided for each of them. The symbol start opening sensors 34a and 35a, the normal symbol start opening sensor 37a, and the general winning opening sensor 43a are winning detection switches for detecting a game ball that has entered the winning means. These winning detection switches can be constituted by contactless switches such as photo switches and proximity switches, and contact switches such as micro switches.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the winning opening provided in the gaming area 3a such as the upper starting opening 34, the lower starting opening 35, the normal symbol starting opening 37, the big winning opening 40, and the general winning opening 43 described above. Of these, when there is a winning at a winning opening other than the normal symbol starting opening 37, the number of winning balls per winning ball promised for each winning opening (for example, the upper starting opening 34 and the lower starting opening 34). 3 for 35, 13 for the big prize opening 40 and 10 for the general prize opening 43) are paid out from the game ball payout device 19 (see FIG. 3). Note that the game balls that have not won the above winning holes are discharged from the game area 3 a through the out port 49. Here, “winning” is not a structure in which a winning opening takes a game ball inside, or a winning opening takes a game ball inside, but a winning opening made of a pass-through gate (for example, a normal symbol start opening 37). If the game ball is detected by each winning detection switch formed for each winning slot, the winning prize will be “winning”. It is treated as having occurred. The game ball related to the winning is also referred to as “winning ball”.

  Further, in the vicinity of the upper right edge of the game area 3a, a special symbol display device 38 constituted by arranging two 7-segment indicators (with dots) side by side corresponding to the upper start opening 34 and the lower start opening 35, and 2 A normal symbol display device 39 in which two LEDs are arranged horizontally is provided. Further, in the game area 3a, there are a center ornament 48, a windmill 44 as a game ball drop direction changing member, a plurality of game nails (not shown), a plurality of light emitting devices (lamp, LED, etc .: not shown), and the like. It is arranged. Further, a lamp display device such as a decorative lamp 45 and an LED device are also provided in the vicinity of both end portions of the game board 3.

  A random number is acquired by lottery in the main control unit 20 (see FIG. 3) based on the winning of the game ball in the upper start opening 34 or the lower start opening 35, and a lottery regarding the big hit (the big hit lottery and the symbol lottery is based on the random value) ) Is performed. A special symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 38 in accordance with the lottery result, a special symbol variation display game is started, and the result is displayed on the special symbol display device 38 after a predetermined time has elapsed. . At this time, the decorative symbols are variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 in a form linked to the special symbol variation display game, and the decorative symbol variation display game is started. After the predetermined time has elapsed, the special symbol variation display device 38 is selected by lottery. The result is displayed, and the result is also displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 by a decorative pattern.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 36 constitutes an image display device. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the image display device, a plasma display (PDP: Plasma Display Panel), an electronic paper display, an organic EL display (OELD: Organic). An electroluminescent display) may be used. The liquid crystal display device 36 displays various effects as images under the control of an effect control unit 24 (see FIG. 3) described later. That is, an effect reflecting the lottery result in the special symbol variation display game, that is, a decorative symbol is variably displayed, and the decorative symbol variation display game is displayed. Production, reach production, and production mode background production).

  Therefore, when the result of the special symbol variation display game on the special symbol display device 38 is “big hit”, the result of the decorative symbol variation display game on the liquid crystal display device 36 also reflects “big hit” appears. Is done. The special symbol display device 38 displays a special symbol indicating a big hit in a predetermined display mode (for example, two 7-segment displays are all in the “7” display state) and is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. , "Left", "Medium", "Right" display areas, a predetermined display mode (for example, each of "Left", "Middle", "Right") in which the decorative symbols reflect the above-mentioned lottery lottery results In the display area, the three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed at the display states “7”, “7”, and “7”.

  When the big hit is made, the special variable prize winning device solenoid 42a (see FIG. 3) is actuated to open the open door 42b, whereby the big prize opening 40 is controlled to open and close in a predetermined pattern, and the normal gaming state A big hit game is generated as a special game state that is more advantageous to the player. In the big hit game, the open door 42b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) and the big winning opening 40 is opened, or until the predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls has won, Is opened, and then a predetermined number of times (for example, maximum 15R (round)) such as the opening door 42b is closed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) and the special winning opening 40 is closed (round game). It is supposed to be repeated.

  The jackpot game is started after the symbol indicating the jackpot is confirmed and displayed in the symbol variation display game. When the big hit starts, the opening effect by the big hit start fanfare is first performed, and after the opening effect is finished, the round game in which the big winning opening 40 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. In addition, during a round game, a corresponding round effect is performed. Then, after the specified number of rounds is over, the ending effect by the big hit end fanfare is performed, and the big hit ends.

  In addition, based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol start opening 37 of the gate, the main control unit 20 performs a lottery (auxiliary per lottery) related to the subsistence by random number lottery. In accordance with the lottery result, the normal symbol represented by the two LEDs 39 is variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 39, and the normal symbol variation display game is started. The stop display is made by a combination of lighting or a combination of both lighting. If the result of the normal symbol variation display game on the normal symbol display device 39 is “per assist”, the display part of the normal symbol display device 39 is in a predetermined pattern (for example, both of the two LEDs 39 are lit). Stop display.

  When the auxiliary hit is reached, the normal variation prize winning device solenoid 41a (see FIG. 3) for driving the left and right movable blade pieces 47 is activated, and the movable blade pieces 47 are formed in a reverse “C” shape. The lower start opening 35 is opened or expanded so that the game ball can easily flow in, and an auxiliary game state advantageous to the player (hereinafter referred to as “general power open game”) occurs. In this general electric open game, the movable wing piece 47 of the normal variation winning device 41 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds) and the lower start opening 35 is opened, or a predetermined number (for example, 5). ) Until the game ball has won the normal variation winning device 41 (lower start opening 35), and then the lower start opening 35 is opened, and then the movable wing piece 47 is closed for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). The operation of closing 35 is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, once).

  Also, when the game ball wins the lower start opening 35 during the above-mentioned open game, the special symbol variation display game is similarly performed, and the decorative symbol variation display game is performed accordingly. The game balls that have not won the winning holes are discharged from the game area 3a through the out holes 49.

  During the special symbol variation display game or the normal symbol variation display game, a detection signal is input from the special symbol start port sensors 34a, 35a or the normal symbol start port sensor 37a, and the start condition is satisfied. In such a case, game information such as a jackpot determination random number or a fall determination random number is acquired based on the detection signal, and is stored as hold data in the order in which the start conditions are established up to a predetermined maximum hold storage number. . Then, in order to make the number of reserved memories clear to the player, a hold indicator provided at an appropriate position of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or a hold indicator provided as an icon image on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is lit. Normally, the variable display game for each hold memory is controlled to be executed in the order in which the hold memories are generated. In this embodiment, the same number as the maximum reserved storage number is handled as the upper limit predetermined number, and up to 4 reserved memories relating to special symbols and normal symbols are stored in the RAM 203 of the main control unit 20 (see FIG. 3). , The number of changes to the special symbol or normal symbol is deferred.

(1-1. Game state)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of types of game states including a normal game state, a probability change state, a latent probability change state, and a short time state can be generated as internal game states managed by the main control unit 20. It is configured. In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, first, functions (means) related to occurrence of various gaming states will be described.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a “probability variation (hereinafter, abbreviated as“ probability variation ”) function” that the main control unit 20 (CPU 201) serves as a function unit. There are two types, a probability changing function related to a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol probability changing function”) and a probability changing function related to a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol probability changing function”).

  The special symbol probability changing function changes the probability of winning a lottery from a low probability (for example, 1/399) of a predetermined probability (normal probability) to a high probability (for example, 1/3 of 19.9). Is a function that generates an advantageous “high probability state”. Under the gaming state (high probability state) in which this special symbol probability changing function is in operation, the big hit lottery probability is high, so that the big hit is likely to occur. Therefore, it can be said that the gaming state expected by the player is a gaming state in which this special symbol probability changing function is operating. The details of the operation start condition and the operation end condition of the special symbol probability changing function will be described later.

  The normal symbol probability changing function changes the low probability (for example, 1/256) to a high probability (for example, 255/256) that the lottery probability per auxiliary is a predetermined probability (ordinary probability), so that it is more than the normal gaming state. This is a function for generating an advantageous “probability change state per auxiliary”. Under the game state in which this normal symbol probability changing function is operating (probability per assist change state), since the lottery probability per auxiliary is in a high probability state, auxiliary hits are likely to occur, and open-game games frequently occur. Thus, the operating rate is improved so that the operating rate of the movable wing piece 47 per unit time is improved compared to the normal gaming state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the operation start condition of the normal symbol probability changing function is the same as the operation start condition of the special symbol time-shortening function described later, and the operation end condition is also the special symbol time-shortening function. This is the same condition as the operation end condition.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a “variable time reduction (hereinafter referred to as“ time reduction ”) function” that the main control unit 20 serves as a functional unit. There are two types of time reduction functions related to special symbols (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol time reduction functions”) and time reduction functions related to normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol time reduction functions”).

  The special symbol time reduction function shortens the average time required for one special symbol fluctuation display game (the average time from when the special symbol starts to change until it is fixedly displayed (average fluctuation time of the special symbol)). This is a function that generates a special symbol short-time state. Under the gaming state in which the special symbol time reduction function is activated (special symbol short time state), the average variation time of the special symbol in one special symbol variation display game is shortened (for example, the average time required for the variation without reach) Is reduced from 8 seconds to 2 seconds), a lottery number improvement state is achieved in which the number of big lotteries per unit time is improved compared to the normal gaming state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variation time of the special symbol may be shortened due to the difference in the number of suspended balls, but in this case, the special symbol short-time state does not occur, This is due to the control process.

  The normal symbol time shortening function is the average time required for one normal symbol fluctuation display game (the average time from the start of normal symbols to the final display (average fluctuation time of normal symbols)) This is a function to generate a shortened "normal symbol time short state". Under the game state in which the normal symbol short-time function is activated (normal symbol short-time state), the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol in one normal symbol fluctuation display game is shortened (for example, from 10 seconds to 1 second). In other words, the number of lotteries is improved so that the number of lotteries per auxiliary time per unit time is improved as compared with the normal gaming state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the normal symbol variation time may be shortened due to the difference in the number of suspended balls, but in this case, the normal symbol short-time state does not occur. This is due to the control process. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the operation start condition of the normal symbol short-time function is the same as the operation start condition of the special symbol short-time function described above, and the operation end condition is also the special symbol short-time function. The conditions are the same as the operation end conditions.

  Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with an “open extension function” in which the main control unit 20 serves as a function unit.

  The open extension function is a function for generating an “open extension state” in which the opening operation period (at least one of the opening time and the number of opening times of the movable blade piece 47) of the movable blade piece 47 of the normal variation winning device 41 is extended. is there. This open extended state is referred to as a so-called “electric chew support state”. Under the gaming state (open extended state) in which the open extension function is operating, the opening operation period (starting port open state time) of the movable wing piece 47 is extended from 0.2 seconds to 1.7 seconds, for example. The number of times of opening and closing is extended, for example, from once (when the opening extension function is not in operation) to twice (when the opening extension function is in operation), and the movable wing piece 47 per unit time than in the normal gaming state. The operating rate is improved so that the operating rate is improved. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the operation start condition of the opening extension function is the same condition as the operation start condition of the special symbol time shortening function described above, and the operation end condition is also the special symbol time shortening function. The conditions are the same as the operation end conditions. Therefore, during the open extended state, the normal symbol probability changing function and the normal symbol time-shortening function also act, so that a gaming state in which the operation rate of the movable wing piece 47 is remarkably improved occurs.

  By operating one or more types of the functions as described above, it is possible to change the internal gaming state of the gaming machine. Here, in this embodiment, the operation start conditions of the normal symbol probability changing function, the normal symbol short-time function, and the open extension function are the same conditions as the operation start conditions of the special symbol short-time function, so each function operates at the same opportunity. Will do. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the gaming state in which the special symbol probability changing function, the special symbol time shortening function, the normal symbol probability changing function, the normal symbol time shortening function, and the open extension function are referred to as “probability changing state”. A gaming state from which the special symbol probability changing function is removed is referred to as a “short-time state”, and a gaming state in which only the special symbol probability changing function is activated is referred to as a “latent probability varying state (latent probability or latent probability state)”, and not all functions are in operation. The (non-operating) state is referred to as “normal gaming state”. Therefore, when paying attention to the jackpot lottery probability in these gaming states, when the gaming state is the “short-time state” or “normal gaming state”, at least the jackpot lottery probability becomes the “low probability state”, and the gaming state becomes “latent”. In the case of “probability state” or “probability change state”, at least the big hit lottery probability becomes a “high probability state”.

(1-2. High base gaming state)
In the present embodiment, the functions related to the normal symbol, that is, the normal symbol probability changing function, the normal symbol short-time function, and the open extension function are the same conditions as the operation start conditions of the special symbol short-time function. Will operate at the same opportunity. However, when attention is paid to the normal symbol probability changing function, the normal symbol time-shortening function, and the open extension function, respectively, when at least one of these functions is activated, the operating rate of the movable blade piece 47 is improved. Since the operating rate is improved and the winning frequency at the lower start opening 35 is increased, the gaming condition is that the starting condition of the special symbol variation display game for deriving the big win lottery result is higher than the normal gaming state. "Base gaming state (starting condition improved state)". The “high base gaming state” here refers to a gaming state when a function relating to a normal symbol is activated, and a function relating to a special symbol, that is, at least one of a special symbol probability changing function and a special symbol time-shortening function is activated. It is different from the game state when doing.

  When focusing on the functions related to special symbols (special symbol probability changing function and special symbol time shortening function) individually, when the above special symbol probability changing function is activated, the jackpot lottery probability becomes “high probability state” which is higher than the normal gaming state. When the special symbol short-time function is activated, the “special symbol short-time state” in which the average digestion time of the special symbol variation display game is earlier than the normal gaming state is set. In this respect, it is distinguished from the “high base gaming state” in which the starting frequency of the special symbol variation display game is higher than that in the normal gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, as an example of the “high base game state”, the electric chew support state in which the opening extension function operates is handled as the “high base game state”. Under the electric chew support state, the operating rate (opening time and number of opening) of the movable wing piece 47 of the normally variable winning device 41 is improved, the winning rate to the lower start opening 35 is increased, and the winning frequency per unit time is increased. Therefore, the game state is advantageous to the player as compared to the case where the electronic chew support state is not set (low base game state). Focusing on the presence / absence of the electric chew support state, when the game state is “normal game state” or “latent probability state”, the state becomes “no electric chew support state (no electric support)”, and the game state is “short time” In the case of “state” or “probability change state”, “electric chew support state exists (electric support state)”.

(1-3. Type of jackpot)
Next, jackpot types managed on the main control unit side will be described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, only one type of “15R probability variation big hit” is provided as the probability variation jackpot that triggers the transition to the “probability variation state” as the type of jackpot drawn in the special symbol variation display game. ing.

  In the jackpot game with 15R probability variable jackpot, the opening time of the big winning opening 40 during one round game is set to 30 seconds as a profit state (win game) advantageous to the player, and the number of round games (large game) The number of times the winning opening 40 is opened) is the maximum prescribed number of 15 rounds.

  After the big hit game is over, the gaming state is shifted to the “probability changing state”, and thereafter, the “probability changing state” is continued unless the falling lottery is won. If the winning lottery is won, the lottery probability falls to a low probability state with a low probability of a predetermined probability, and the gaming state is shifted to the “short time state”. On the other hand, if the lottery continues to lose, and if the number of fluctuations in the special symbol cannot be a big hit within the predetermined number (here 100 rotations), the addition of the open extension function (so-called electric Chu support) will be lost, but the big hit lottery probability remains high. The probability state continues. Specifically, the opening extension function, special symbol time shortening function, normal symbol probability changing function, and normal symbol time shortening function are not added, and the state shifts to the “latency probability changing state”. In the present embodiment, when “15R probability variation big hit” is won, the winning opening 40 is opened for 15 rounds and then enters the probability variation state again. As long as the player continues to win the “15R probability change big hit” during the base game state (during the probability change state or during the short time state), the next time, the possibility of subtracting the 15R probability change big hit under the high base game state can be acquired. In addition to the above-mentioned falling lottery, even if a predetermined falling condition (for example, on the condition that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is a big hit within a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 revolutions)) is satisfied, You may fall to a low probability state.

  Although the present embodiment has been described assuming that only one type of “15R probability variation big hit” is provided as the type of big hit, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, (1) a plurality of types of probability variation jackpots with different prescribed round numbers (the prescribed round game number can be set as appropriate (for example, 1R to 15R)) can be included.

  (2) Further, the probability variation jackpot can include a “latency probability variation jackpot” that is a transition opportunity of the “latency probability variation state” (the number of specified round games can be set as appropriate (for example, 1R to 15R)). After the winning game with this latent probability variation big hit, the game state is shifted to the “latency probability variation state”, and after that, the “latency probability variation state” will continue unless the winning lottery is won. ". If the winning lottery is won, the lottery probability falls to a low probability state with a low probability of a predetermined probability, and the gaming state is shifted to the “normal gaming state”. As long as it continues to lose in the falling lottery, the “latent probability change state” may be continued, or the fact that the number of times the special symbol has changed within a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 rotations) Based on the establishment of the condition), the high probability state may fall to the low probability state.

  (3) In addition to the above probability variation jackpot, it can further include a “non-probability variation jackpot” that does not trigger a transition to a high probability state such as “probability variation state” or “latent probability variation state” (the number of specified round games is appropriately Can be set). This non-probable big hit includes, for example, a state in which the gaming state after the big hit game is ended is shifted to the “short-time state”, and a case in which no special gaming state is given and the state is shifted to the “normal gaming state”.

  (4) In addition to the big hits described above, “small hits” can be provided. This “small hit” is substantially the same in that it provides a hit state (small hit game) in which the special winning opening 40 is opened and closed a plurality of times. However, after the small hit game is over, the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is continued as it is, and in this respect, the characteristic is different from the “big hit” in which the above-mentioned special gaming state can occur. To. For example, when “small hit” is won during the normal gaming state, the normal gaming state that is the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit game is maintained as it is after the small hitting game ends.

  In the case of winning the above-mentioned jackpot, regarding the special symbol in the special symbol display device 38, a special symbol reflecting the lottery result is displayed as it is. That is, the special symbol display device 38 displays a special symbol for notifying a probable big hit, a special symbol for notifying a loss, or a special symbol for notifying a small hit. On the other hand, a symbol game corresponding to the special symbol variation display game is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 using another symbol called a decorative symbol.

(1-4. Production mode)
Next, the production mode, specifically, the gaming state (production state) on the production control unit 24 side will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the current gaming state (internal gaming state) and / or the future gaming state (gaming state to be transferred in the future) managed on the main control unit 20 side is in a high probability state. There are three types of effect modes A, B, and C in descending order of the possibility that the gaming state is in a high probability state as the effect mode of the effect implying whether or not there is (see FIGS. 7 and 8). “Produce mode A” has the lowest possibility that the gaming state is in a high probability state, and therefore, even in a high base state with an open extension function, the probability change state or the short-time state is low, and no open extension function is added. If it is a low base state, the possibility of being in a normal gaming state is higher. "Direction mode B" has a moderate possibility that the gaming state is in a high probability state, so if it is a high base state with an open extension function, there is hope for the possibility of a probable change state or a short time state, and an open extension function is added Even if it is in a low base state without any, the possibility of being in a normal gaming state is an effect that can be estimated as moderate. “Direction mode C” is most likely the gaming state is in a high probability state, so if it is a high base state with an open extension function, you can be confident of the possibility of a probable change state or a short time state, and no extension extension function is added Even in the low base state, it is an effect mode in which the possibility of being in the normal gaming state is low.

  In addition, there is a holding memory that wins a big hit in the holding (the holding hit in the holding big hit (if there is a holding memory that hits a big hit in the holding that exists immediately after the big hit game is ended) An effect mode D that provides an effect that can be reported directly, and an effect mode E that reports that there is a high possibility of a big hit within 100 fluctuations with the opening extension function added. (See FIGS. 7 and 8).

  Here, when the above-mentioned effect modes are classified, the effect modes A to C, E are effect modes for indirectly informing information on the current game state and / or information on the future game state. During D, the effect mode is informing directly that there is a holding memory that is a big hit in the holding. Here, “directly notify” means that information relating to the gaming state is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36, for example, “currently changing probability” or “successful winning of big hit” confirmed (or “falling winning” This is a notification form in which the content is clearly communicated to the player using a direct expression such as a character display of “determined ')”. On the other hand, “notifying indirectly” is not a personality that clearly conveys information about the game state to the player using direct expressions. For example, the background effect is changed or a specific character is In the case where a specific effect mode appears by appearing, a notification mode that can imply the content to the player is applicable. Therefore, the informing form for indirect notification includes a form in which the contents relating to the gaming state can be uniquely understood when a specific performance aspect is revealed, although it is not expressed directly.

<2. Control device: Fig. 3>
FIG. 3 is a control block diagram showing an outline of a control device that performs gaming machine control in accordance with the progress of the game as described above.

  This control device is centered on a main control unit 20 that controls overall game operations and an effect control unit 24 that receives effect control commands from the main control unit 20 and performs effect control on images, light, and sound. Composed. The effect control unit 24 is connected to a liquid crystal display device 36 as an image display device. In the present specification, the term “production means” refers to a wide range of devices that produce an image, light, sound, and operation of the movable body, such as a liquid crystal display device 36, a lamp, an LED, a sound generator, and a movable body.

  The main control unit 20 is connected to an external concentration terminal board 21 having external terminals for outputting various information from the main control unit 20 to the outside of the gaming machine. Furthermore, a payout control board 29 is connected to the main control unit 20, and a launch control board 28 for controlling the launching device 32 and a game ball payout apparatus 19 are connected to the payout control board 29. Reference numeral 31 denotes a power supply board. The power supply board 31 is connected to an external power supply (not shown), generates a required power supply from an AC voltage (AC24V: main power supply) supplied from a transformer, and is applied to each control board. Supply. In FIG. 3, the power supply route is omitted.

(2-1. Main control unit 20)
The main control unit 20 is equipped with a microprocessor incorporating a main control CPU 201, a main control ROM 202 storing a control program and control data describing a series of gaming machine control procedures, and a main control in which a work area is formed. A RAM 203 is mounted to constitute a one-chip microcomputer. Although not shown, a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) having a function of generating a pulse output with a constant period and a function of measuring time, and an interrupt controller circuit for giving an interrupt signal to the CPU are provided.

  The main control unit 20 includes a special symbol start port sensor 34 a that detects a winning at the upper start port 34, a special symbol start port sensor 35 a that detects a win at the lower start port 35, and a normal symbol start port 37. An ordinary symbol start opening sensor 37a for detecting passage, a general winning opening sensor 43a for detecting a winning at the general winning opening 43, and a large winning opening sensor 40a for detecting a winning at the large winning opening 40 are connected. The control unit 20 can receive each of these detection signals.

  In addition, the main control unit 20 includes a special symbol display device 38, a normal symbol display device 39, a normal variation winning device solenoid 41a for controlling opening and closing of the movable wing piece 47 of the lower start port 35, and a wide of the large winning port 40. A special variable prize winning device solenoid 42a for controlling opening / closing of the open door 42b is connected, and the main control unit 20 can transmit a control signal for controlling each device.

  In addition, the main control unit 20 draws a jackpot lottery as to whether it is a “hit” that generates a jackpot game, which is a special game state advantageous to the player, or “losing” that does not cause the jackpot game. A variation pattern or stop symbol of a special symbol is determined according to the result information, and an effect control command including at least the lottery result and the variation pattern, or a special symbol designation command based on the determined special symbol stop symbol It is configured to create and transmit to the effect control unit 24.

  The effect control command from the main control unit 20 is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 by one-way communication. This is to prevent an illegal signal from an external goto action from being input to the main control unit 20 via the effect control unit 24.

(2-2. Production control unit 24)
The effect control unit 24 is equipped with a microprocessor incorporating an effect control CPU 241, an effect control ROM 242 storing a control program describing effect control procedures, effect data, and the like, an effect control RAM 243 in which a work area is formed, It is equipped with. Although not shown, a sound source IC, a CTC, an interrupt controller circuit, and the like are provided. The main roles of the effect control unit 24 are reception of effect control commands from the main control unit 20, effect pattern lottery, control of the liquid crystal display device 36, sound control of the speaker 46, frame lamp / LED light emission control, movable These include body movement control and notification of various errors.

  The effect control unit 24 includes an optical display control unit for the light display device 45a including the decorative lamp 45 and the LED, and an acoustic control unit for the sound generation device 46a including the speaker 46, in order to perform the effect processing for light and sound. ing.

  In addition, in response to the effect control command, the effect control unit 24 draws an effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern, and causes the effect display to be displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36.

  The effect control unit 24 is connected to a frame effect button 13 serving as an effect intervention operation means. The frame effect button 13 is a push button that can be operated by the player, and is operated by the player when the player participates in the stop button chance game in the special effect mode.

  In addition, the effect control unit 24 generates a control data necessary for performing display control of the liquid crystal display device 36 and outputs the control data to the VDP, and a liquid crystal control including a program describing an operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU. It has a ROM and a liquid crystal control RAM that functions as a work area and a buffer memory.

  The effect control unit 24 includes a video display processor (VDP) that is connected to the liquid crystal control CPU and performs image expansion processing, an image data ROM that stores image data required for image expansion by the VDP, and a VDP. A VRAM or the like for temporarily storing the image data developed by is also provided.

  Information on the game state is first of all, special symbol variation pattern based on the result of the jackpot lottery (whether it is a big hit or lose), the current gaming state, the number of active pending balls (the number of stored memory), the decorative symbols to be stopped based on the lottery result The basic information necessary for the above is transmitted from the main control unit 20 to the production control unit 24 by the production control command.

  On the effect control unit 24 side, an effect pattern corresponding to the effect scenario instructed by the effect control command sent from the main control unit 20 is determined by lottery from a number of effect patterns prepared in advance. A control signal instructing execution of the effect pattern is sent from the effect control unit 24 to the liquid crystal display device 36, the sound generator 46a, and the light display device 45a. Thereby, the reproduction of the image on the liquid crystal display device 36 corresponding to the effect pattern, the reproduction of the sound effect corresponding to the effect pattern, and the lighting and blinking drive of the decoration lamp 45 and the LED are realized.

  The production control command is composed of a 1-byte length mode (MODE) and an event (EVENT) of the same 1-byte length. When these pieces of information are transmitted as valid, the mode (MODE) and the event (EVENT) Corresponding to each, a strobe signal is output. That is, when there is a command to be transmitted, the main control CPU 201 sets and outputs mode (MODE) information for transmitting the command to the effect control unit 24, and the first strobe signal after a predetermined time has elapsed from this setting. Is sent. Further, event (EVENT) information is set and output after the elapse of a predetermined time from the transmission of the strobe signal, and the second time of the strobe signal is transmitted after the elapse of the predetermined time from the setting. When the strobe signal is transmitted, the effect control CPU 241 generates an interrupt corresponding to the strobe signal, and receives a command by this interrupt processing. The strobe signal is controlled by the main control CPU 201 to be in an active state for a predetermined period during which the effect control CPU 241 can reliably receive a command.

(2-3. Pre-reading notice display system: Fig. 4)
FIG. 4 shows a hold addition command including information on the prefetch determination result transmitted from the main control unit 20 to the effect control unit 24 as one of the above described effect control commands, and implied information related to the prefetch determination result of this hold addition command. It is the figure which showed roughly the relationship which alert | reports by a production | presentation mode and a continuous notice production | presentation by a predetermined production | presentation means.

  When the pre-reading judgment result of the pending addition command is a falling prize, the player is informed as implied information related to the pre-fetching judgment result, not the character that clearly tells the fall, and the possibility of the fall It is of a character that informs, or implies, of it. In this specification, a stimulus given to a player without regard to whether the current gaming state is in a high probability state, or has fallen into or is about to fall is referred to as “implicit information”. Therefore, the implied information includes falling implied information for informing that it has fallen, and non-falling implied information for informing that it has not fallen.

  In this embodiment, the implied information is generated by two means. The first means for providing the implied information is the selection ratio of the type of effect mode (for example, morning, noon, evening, and night of the background effect 361) that is the transition destination for the transition of the effect mode executed by lottery. For example, an implied (implicit information) about the presence or absence of a fall is given due to a difference in weighting whether or not it is easy to shift to a specific performance mode.

  The second means for assigning the implied information is the degree of continuity of the change-type notice effect at the start of change, that is, the continuity rank for the number of continuations to appear across the hold of the change-type notice effect at the start of change, The number of times that the notice effect (for example, the lightning notice image 362) continues across the hold gives an implied (implicit information) about the presence or absence of the fall. Here, “continuity rank” means some relationship between the number of continuations in which the notice effect is continuously displayed across the hold, but the type of notice effect that emphasizes the number of continuations (for example, a lightning notice) The type of the lightning image to be used, such as its color and type of danger pattern) is also an attribute accompanying this.

  There are the following two types of “continuous notice effects” handled here. One is a plurality of winning-time change-type or start-time-change notice effects that occur when a game ball wins a winning opening 34, 35 and a starting condition is satisfied (that is, when a winning or starting condition is satisfied). This is a continuous notice effect produced by continuously executing the special symbol variation display operations of the first time, and more specifically, a continuous notice effect produced by continuing the notice effect of the hold display change system (appearance of the color change hold). It is. The other one is that the change start notification system that occurs when the special symbol variation display operation of the symbol game is executed (that is, at the start of variation) is continuously performed across multiple special symbol variation display operations. This is a continuous notice effect produced by continuously executing the appearance of a specific notice image, sound, or movable body. In the case of the present embodiment, the change start notice effect at the start of change is realized by the notice effect of the image display in which the lightning notice image 362 appears in the screen 360 of the liquid crystal display device 36 as shown in FIG. Alternatively, it may be realized by the appearance of a movable body.

  In FIG. 4, reference numeral 361 denotes a background effect displayed on the screen 360 of the liquid crystal display device 36. The background effect 361 is morning, noon, evening, night, night + rain according to the transition destination of the effect modes A to E. Change to either. Reference numeral 362 denotes a lightning bolt notice image that appears on the screen 360 of the liquid crystal display device 36 as a notice effect of the change system at the time of starting the change.

  Reference numeral 363 denotes a hold indicator (hold display means) including a hold icon provided in a part of the screen 360 of the liquid crystal display device 36 by the same number (4: ad) as the maximum hold number. It functions as a production means for (change system at start-up). The Arabic numerals attached to the hold icons a to d of the hold indicator 363 are stored for the game balls won in the special symbol start opening (upper start opening 34, lower start opening 35) and are displayed on hold. 1, 2, 3, 4 means that the first, second, third, fourth and fourth symbol games (special symbol variation display game) are reserved. . Further, the hatching added to the circular icons of the hold indicators a, b, c, and d indicates that the hatched icon is in a lighting state (operating state), and the unhatched icon is turned off. Indicates a state (non-operating state).

  These hold indicators a to d are normally controlled so that the display mode is switched to the operating state (lighted state) by the same number, for example, three, as the number of reserved memories existing at the time of prefetch determination. Serves as a means for displaying the number of reserved storage. However, when the continuous notice effect is executed as the prefetch notice, the hold display mode of the corresponding one of the hold indicators a to d is changed to a predetermined prefetch notice display form, thereby the continuous notice effect. It works as a means to generate.

  That is, when the hold indicators a, b, c, and d function as start-up change-type effect means when the start condition is established by winning a special symbol start opening, that is, as a hold-display change effect effect means 363. Among the hold icons of the hold indicators a, b, c, and d, the hold icon that is a prefetch target changes to a special display mode such as white, blue, yellow, green, red, and rainbow colors. . Here, the white, blue, yellow, green, red, and iridescent display of the hold icon means that the expectation that is a big hit in this order of color is high, especially in the case of the iridescent hold icon, Inform the player that it will be a big hit. However, the display mode of the on-hold display changing system effect means is not limited to such a color change notice, but may be changed to an icon imitating a special character.

  The main control unit 20 transmits information corresponding to the result of pre-reading determination of the number of reserved memories (sometimes abbreviated as the number of reserved balls) and a random number to the effect control unit 24 by a hold addition command.

  The hold addition command transmitted from the main control unit 20 to the effect control unit 24 is composed of 2 bytes, the upper byte has hold ball number information, and the lower byte includes a big hit determination random number, a fall determination random number, As information on the result of pre-reading determination of the random number for the fluctuation pattern, it is a part having type information of “falling”, “hit / hit of big hit”, and “fluctuation pattern”. In this example, the higher byte is B6 [H], B7 [H], B8 [H] or B9 [H], so that one on-hold prize, two on-hold prizes, three on-hold prizes and four on-hold prizes are awarded. Are specified respectively. In addition, when the lower byte is 01 [H], “prefetching prohibition” is performed, “falling” from the high probability state to the low probability state is performed by 02 [H], and “losing” is performed by 03 [H] to 33 [H]. The variation and the “hit” variation are designated as type information by 34 [H] to 71 [H]. However, the type information of prohibition of prefetching by 01 [H] of the lower byte is not transmitted to the effect control unit 24 side, and is used only when it is necessary to prohibit prefetching on the main control unit 20 side.

  The “fall” in the above type information is a pre-reading result information that causes a fall from a high probability state to a low probability state when it is used for execution of a special symbol game. Is a pre-read result information that will result in a per-fluctuation display operation when it is used for the execution of a special symbol game, and the “losing” fluctuation is used for the execution of a symbol game. , It specifies that the information is pre-read result information for which the losing variation display operation is performed.

(2-4. Pre-reading continuous notice: Fig. 5)
Here, before explaining the transition of the production mode, the outline of the pre-reading continuous notice production by the change production notice production at the start of change will be explained first together with explanation of terms used.

  When the pre-reading determination result information that the above-mentioned “falling” is obtained, the effect control unit 24 draws a lightning image (in a screen 360 of the liquid crystal display device 36 as a notice effect of the change system at the start of change) by lottery. The lightning warning image 362) and the sound announcement effect (hereinafter simply referred to as lightning warning 362) appear. Here, with reference to FIG. 5, a case will be described in which the lightning warning 362 is caused to appear twice only twice as many times as the number of reserved lightning warnings 362 with respect to the number of reserved storage. In this example, the lightning bolt notice 362 ends without continuing to the pre-read target hold, and from this point, the player is informed that there is a hold memory that has fallen in the hold (there is a fall in the hold) One aspect is shown.

  In the present specification, in the pre-reading determination of the data in the reserved memory (such as the falling determination random number, the big hit determining random number) performed when the game ball wins and the reserved memory is generated, the symbol fluctuation display operation is provided. In this case, the hold memory that will be determined to be a winner in the falling lottery is referred to as “hold memory related to the drop-in prize”, and the hold that will be determined not to be a winner in the falling lottery. The memory is referred to as “reserved memory related to a non-falling prize”. In addition, when the symbol variation display operation is performed, the holding memory that is determined to be won in the big hit lottery is determined to be “holding memory related to the big hit winning prize”, and it is determined to be lost in the big hit lottery. The reserved memory that is to be stored is referred to as “reserved memory related to a loser win”.

  FIG. 5A shows a state in which the storage state indicated as “pending 0” is currently used for the symbol variation display operation when the gaming state of the main control unit 20 is in a high probability state, and the “pending 0” is described above. While the symbol variation display operation is being executed, the hold memories “Hold 1” to “Hold 2” relating to the lost winning are stored and the two hold indicators a and b (hold 1 and hold 2) are lit. In this state, it is indicated that a hold storage “hold 3” relating to a new drop-in prize (losing) has occurred in this state. The hold data stored as “hold 1” to “hold 3” is in a state where the type information is prefetched.

  The above “hold 3” is “pre-read target hold” related to the drop-in prize. When this “hold 3” prefetch target hold occurs, the effect control unit 24 performs a prefetch notice lottery as to whether or not to make a prefetch notice with a continuous notice effect. And when this pre-reading notice lottery is won, in general pre-reading continuous notice, including the holding 3 related to the pre-reading target hold, the same number of three times as the number of existing reserved storage is set as the number of continuous notices. In the example of FIG. 5, two times up to the hold 2 before the hold 3 related to the prefetch target hold is set as the number of continuous notices. Thereby, in each symbol variation display operation for the number of times (hold 1 to hold 2), the lightning notice 362 appears and the continuous notice effect is executed, and the player has said that it has fallen. The fall suggestion information to inform is given.

  In addition, as in the case of “holding 3” relating to the falling prize, when it is determined that the holding lot is won by the lottery, the holding memory generated after the holding data in the holding memory which is the determination target of the falling lottery. When the pre-reading determination is performed, the pre-reading base state setting unit 203a (see FIG. 4) sets a reference state (referred to as “pre-reading base state” in this specification) for the pre-reading determination to a low probability state. It is better to make a read-ahead decision. For example, if “hold 4” is stored after “hold 3”, and “hold 4” related to a new winning occurs, “hold 3” is before actual execution of the fluctuating operation and the gaming state is Even if the state is in a high-probability state, whether or not the “hold 4” is stored in memory or the pre-reading determination of a loss is determined using a low-probability state hit determination table instead of a high-probability state hit determination table. To do. If this is not done, the premium jackpot hold 4 (rainbow-colored lighting display) has occurred in the judgment on the high-probability hit determination table, but the hold 3 related to the drop-in prize has occurred before that. When the fluctuating operation (falling) of the hold 3 is executed, it corresponds to a loss on the hit determination table in the low probability state, and a hold that should have been a premium jackpot hold (hold 4) is lost. This is because an event that may occur may occur and distrust the player.

  FIG. 5B shows a state in which the symbol change display operation of “hold 1” is executed after the above “hold 0” is digested. In this change of “hold 1”, the first notice of the continuous notice effect is performed, and a lightning notice 362 appears on the screen 360 of the liquid crystal display device 36 as shown on the right side of FIG. With the appearance of the lightning notice 362, the player is assumed to have increased the possibility of a big hit.

  Similarly, as shown in FIG. 5C, after “hold 1” is digested and “hold 2” is subjected to the execution of the symbol variation display operation, in the fluctuation of “hold 2”, The lightning notice 362 appears and the second notice of the continuous notice effect is performed. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 5D, after “hold 2” is digested, “hold 3” is used to execute the symbol variation display operation. However, in this change of “hold 3”, the continuous notice effect (the third notice) by the lightning notice 362 is not performed.

  In general continuous notice effects, regardless of whether the pre-read target hold is a hold-down memory related to a falling-down prize or a non-falling-in prize, the change start is started until the pre-read target hold is used for execution of the symbol variation display operation. A time-variant notice effect (for example, lightning notice 362) is caused to appear. However, in the present embodiment, as described above, even when the pre-reading continuous notice lottery is won and the pre-reading continuous notice is performed, the notice effect is not always continued until the pre-reading target hold, and the continuity is in the middle. May be interrupted. This is because the difference between whether the lightning notice 362 continues until the pre-reading target hold or ends before that, that is, the difference between the continuity ranks of the lightning notice 362 and the implied information regarding the fall winning and the non-fall winning It is for making it possible to use as.

<3. Transition of production mode: FIGS. 6 to 8>
Specifically, the first means for providing the implied information is whether or not there is a fall, that is, whether the current gaming state is in a high probability state, or has fallen to or is about to fall. By weighting the type of effect mode that is the transition destination (morning, noon, evening, night, night + rain of the background effect 361) in association with the game state at the start of the change when the symbol change display operation starts. Realized. That is, the appearance tendency of the effect mode that is easy to shift when falling, in other words, the effect mode that is difficult to shift when not falling, is changed depending on the gaming state at the start of the change.

  6 and FIG. 7, any one of the plurality of types of effect modes A to E prepared in advance as having different high probability expectations about whether or not the gaming state exists in the high probability state. FIG. 6 shows whether or not to shift, and both of FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 constitute a transfer destination mode distribution table. Here, “mode” is an abbreviation for production mode.

  This transition destination mode distribution table indicates which of a plurality of types of effect modes A to E prepared in advance with different high probabilities of gaming state when a mode transition opportunity is established. The transition destination is related to whether or not the gaming state at the time of starting the change at which the symbol variation display operation starts is a high probability state, and whether or not there is a holding memory related to the falling within the holding, By assigning weights so that the selection ratios of the transition destination production modes A to E are different, when the gaming state is in a low probability state or there is a holding memory related to the falling-on-hold winning selection, the above selection ratio is set. Accordingly, it is set so that the production mode that is likely to shift when falling from among the production modes A to E is selected at a relatively high rate.

  Among the tables constituting the transfer destination mode distribution table, the table of FIG. 6 includes four factors (probability level, presence / absence of electric chew support, presence / absence of falling within the holding, presence / absence of continuous change within the holding). Game status categories determined by the combination (hereinafter simply referred to as status categories), and each of the status categories is assigned one of a plurality of types of effect mode transition lottery tables Ta to Td. It is a table that associates lottery tables Ta to Td (hereinafter simply referred to as “state category association table”).

  FIG. 7 illustrates the selection ratio (distribution rate) of the production modes A to E selected as the transition destinations by the production mode transition lottery tables Ta to Td assigned to the status categories in the status category association table of FIG. Is.

  FIG. 8 shows specific examples of the effect modes A to E. The effect modes A, B, C, D, and E are respectively the morning background effect, the day background effect, the evening background effect, the night background effect, and the night. + It is a rain background production. Among these effect modes A to E, effect modes A, B, C, and D are determined so that the high probability expectation increases in this order. The effect mode D of the night background with the highest expectation is the jackpot determination mode. Further, the night + rain background effect mode E is an effect mode in which a big hit can be expected under the state with the electric chew support (high base state), and is referred to as a chance time effect here. Here, “with electric chew support” refers to a state in which the movable wing piece 47 of the normal variation winning device 41 is opened and a state in which an open extension function for extending the number of times of opening is provided (high base state).

(3-1. Mode transition opportunity)
These effect modes A to E are transferred to any one of them through the state category association table (FIG. 6) and the effect mode transfer lottery table (FIG. 7) on condition that the mode change trigger is established. The mode transition triggers to the production modes A to E include (i) the end of a predetermined profit state such as the end of a big hit game or the end of a short time state, and (ii) a specific fluctuation pattern (for example, reach state (normal reach or super Reception of an effect control command (hereinafter referred to as a “specific effect control command”) corresponding to a reach effect specifying change pattern (reach change pattern) via (reach), (iii) the specific effect control command Number of receptions, (iV) Winning a mode transition lottery for lottering whether or not to shift the effect mode (as a condition for executing this mode transition lottery, for example, the number of special symbol fluctuations (number of lost fluctuations) is a predetermined number of times , Or the reception of the production control command corresponding to the specific fluctuation pattern, the number of times of reception, etc.), ( ) The loss variation time count reaches a predetermined number of predetermined, and the like. In the present embodiment, the gaming state changes because the end of a predetermined profit state such as the end of the big hit game or the end of the short-time state is a condition. Therefore, with respect to the above (ii) to (V), this predetermined profit It is preferable to add the condition that the state has ended. For example, (iii-a) when an effect control command for designating a specific variation pattern is received after the predetermined profit state ends, (iii-a) after the predetermined profit state ends, When a specific effect control command is received a predetermined number of times, (iV-a) when the predetermined profit state is completed and then a predetermined mode transition lottery is won, (Va) the predetermined profit state is For example, when the number of lost fluctuations reaches a predetermined number after the completion.

(3-2. State Category Association Table: FIG. 6)
The state category association table of FIG. 6 defines the identification and type of the state category, and the assignment of the effect mode transition lottery tables Ta to Td (see FIG. 7) to be described later for this state category.

  In the state category association table of FIG. 6, four factors are involved in determining the state category. The first factor is whether the gaming state when the mode transition opportunity is established and the special symbol variation display operation is started is a high probability state or a low probability state (the probability state is high or low), and the second factor The game state when the mode transition opportunity is established and the special symbol variation display operation starts is whether or not the open extension function is given (whether or not the electric chew support is provided). The gaming state at the start of the change when the mode transition opportunity is established and the special symbol change display operation starts is determined by the combination of these two factors. Therefore, the gaming state at the start of the fluctuation is shown by adding a to d in FIG. 6, (a) high probability state + high base state (with electric Chu support) = probability change state, (b) high probability State + low base state (without electric Chu support) = latent probability variation state, (c) low probability state + high base state (with electric Chu support) = time-short state, (d) low probability state + low base state (electric Chu support) None) = normal gaming state.

  The third factor involved in the determination of the state classification is whether or not there is a drop-in-hold-winning presence that exists when the mode transition opportunity is established, that is, in the hold memory that is stored with an upper limit of four, the winning lottery is won Whether or not there is a prefetched (holding fall winner). Therefore, the probability variation state and the latent probability variation state described above are classified into cases where there is a fall-on-hold winning (e, g column) and cases where there is no fall-on-hold winning (f, h column), respectively. That is, when there is a fall-on-hold winning in the probability change state (e column), when there is no fall-on-hold win in the probability change state (f column), and when there is a fall within the hold in the latent probability change state (g column). In the latent probability change state, there is a case where there is no fall-on-hold winning (column h).

  The fourth factor involved in determining the status category is whether or not there is a big hit in the hold, that is, in the hold memory that is stored with an upper limit of four, if the big hit lottery is won (pre-hold) Whether or not there is a big win. Therefore, when there is a case where there is a fall-on-hold winning in the above-mentioned probability change state (e, f column), there is a case where there is a further jackpot winning win and a case where there is no jackpot winning win (j, k; l, m column), and when there is a fall-on-hold win in the latent probability change state (g and h columns), there is a case where there is a hold-on big win and a case where there is no hold-on big win (n , O; columns p and q).

  In other words, with respect to the probability change state (column a), when the probability change state is with a hold-down fall winning and with a hold-in jackpot win (column j: state classification K1), with a probability change state with a hold-in fall winning and no hold-in jackpot winning (K column: state classification K2), if there is a winning change in the hold without falling within the hold in the probability change state (l column: state division K3), and a big hit in the hold without falling within the hold in the probability change state If there is no winning, it is classified as (m column: state classification K2). Also, regarding the latent probability change state (column b), in the latent probability change state, if there is a fall-on-hold win and on-hold big hit win (n-column: state classification K5), and if the latent probability change state is on-hold fall winning If there is no big hit winning (o column: state category K6), if there is a chance to win in the hold without change in the latent probability change state and if there is a big hit in the hold (p column: state category K7), and in the case of falling within the hold in the latent probability change state If there is no winning big hit in the hold, it is classified as (q column: state classification K8).

  Next, in the short-time state (column c) and the normal gaming state (column d), the gaming state is already in the low probability state, so there is no event of falling from the high probability state. Therefore, the i column of falling within the hold is blank. Therefore, the short-time state (column c) and the normal gaming state (column d) are further classified into a case where there is a jackpot winning in holding and a case where there is no jackpot winning in holding (r, s; t, u columns), respectively. . In other words, for the short-time state (column c), there is a case where there is a jackpot winning in holding in the short-time state (column r: state classification K9) and a case where there is no winning jackpot in holding in the time-saving state (column s: state classification K10). being classified. In addition, for the normal gaming state (column d), in the case of normal gaming state where there is a jackpot winning in hold (t column: state classification K11), and in the case of normal gaming state where there is no jackpot winning in holding (u column: state classification) K12).

  As described above, one of the effect mode transition lottery tables Ta to Td is assigned to each of the state sections K1 to K12 determined by the combination of the above four factors. In the case of the present embodiment, the effect mode transition lottery table Ta is provided for the state sections K1 to K4, K9, and K10, the effect mode transition lottery table Tb is provided for the state sections K6 and K12, and the effect is provided for the state sections K5, K7, and K11. The mode transition lottery table Tc is assigned to the state section K8.

(3-3. Production mode transition lottery table: FIG. 7)
FIG. 7 shows an effect mode transition lottery table group showing the relationship between the effect mode transition lottery tables Ta to Td and the effect modes A to E. The production modes A, B, C, and D are determined so that the high probability expectation increases in this order. It is a chance production mode.

  As shown in the drawing, in the effect mode transition lottery tables Ta to Td, selection ratios for the effect modes A to E, that is, values of distribution ratios (selection ratio values) are set in a predetermined allocation distribution. In FIG. 7, the selection ratio of the rendering modes A to E is shown in percentage by lottery using rendering random numbers.

  Details of the procedure for determining the production modes A to E are as follows. The production control unit 24 (production mode transition control means) acquires the current production mode transition control information when the production mode transition opportunity arrives. In this “production mode transition control information”, information relating to the above-described first factor to fourth factor, that is, the gaming state (high probability state or low probability state) when the production mode transition opportunity has arrived, And a gaming state specified by whether or not an opening extension function is provided (whether or not electric Chu support is provided), etc. Here, the gaming state at the start of variation is adopted as the gaming state when the stage of transition to the production mode arrives. Information indicating whether or not there is a fall-on-hold win, and whether or not a big-hit win on hold is specified. The above-described “production mode transition control information” is managed by the “production control information management means” that the production control unit 24 takes on as its function unit. This effect control information management means grasps various information by the effect control command sent from the main control unit 20, and stores and manages it in a predetermined area of the RAM 243. Therefore, the contents of the above-described effect mode transition control information managed on the effect control unit 24 side are the contents relating to the gaming state managed on the main control unit 20 side, presence / absence of falling-on-hold winning, and presence / absence of on-hold winning big hit Can be managed in a consistent state.

  When the effect control unit 24 (the effect mode transition control means) acquires the effect mode transition control information, the effect mode transition lottery table (see FIG. 6) corresponding to the effect mode transition control information is referred to with reference to the state category association table in FIG. 7) is selected (any one of the effect transition lottery tables is selected from the effect mode transition lottery tables Ta to Td). Then, referring to the selected production mode transition lottery table, one of the production modes A to E is selected by lottery.

  In the case of this embodiment, distribution distribution with respect to effect mode AE differs for every effect mode transfer lottery table Ta-Td as follows. That is, the selection rate values of the production modes A, B, C, D, and E are 0%, 0%, 0%, 0%, 100% in the production mode transition lottery table Ta, and 60% in the production mode transition lottery table Tb. , 30%, 10%, 0%, 0%, production mode transition lottery table Tc is 10%, 30%, 50%, 10%, 0%, and production mode transition lottery table Td is 10%, 30%, 60 %, 0%, and 0%.

  Therefore, the effect mode transition lottery table is a first effect mode transition lottery table Td in which the selection ratio with respect to the effect modes A to C increases in the same forward direction as the order of the effect modes (A to C) with the low high probability expectation. The second effect mode transition lottery table Tb in which the selection ratio with respect to the effect modes A to C increases in the direction opposite to the order of the effect modes with the highest high probability expectation (C to A), and the effect with a low high probability expectation. A third effect mode transition lottery table Tc including a selection ratio for the effect mode in which the selection ratio for the effect modes A to C increases in the same forward direction as the order of the modes (A to C) and the jackpot is determined; Have Furthermore, it has the 4th production mode transfer lottery table Ta which transfers to chance time production in the ratio of 100%.

<4. Relationship between presence / absence of falling-on-hold winning and production modes A to E: FIGS. 6 to 7>
Production modes A to E are selected based on the production mode transition lottery tables Ta to Td described above.

(4-1. When the state divisions K1 to K4 = probability change state)
Referring to FIG. 6, in the case of state classifications K1 to K4, that is, when the gaming state at the start of the fluctuation is a high probability state and “probable change state” with electric chew support (column a), it is decided to fall within the hold. Regardless of whether there is a case (column e) or a case where there is no fall winning in the hold (column f), all of the state divisions K1 to K4 are the same “production mode transition lottery table Ta” Is selected.

  The effect mode transition lottery table Ta is a table set so that the effect mode E is selected 100% and the other effect modes are not selected (see FIG. 7). Therefore, when the mode transition opportunity is established under the probability change state (state categories K1 to K4), the effect mode E is selected by the effect mode transition lottery table Ta, and the chance time effect mode (which may be a big hit under the high base state) ( FIG. 8 (e)) is started.

  For example, if the mode transition opportunity is established when the big hit game ends and the probability change state is entered (or when a specific reach fluctuation pattern is received), the chance time effect mode is started along with the start of the special symbol fluctuation display operation. (Production mode E) starts. The transition to the chance time effect mode is performed regardless of whether or not there is a hold memory related to the fall-on-hold win and the on-hold big hit win at the start of the change. In other words, when the transition of the production mode occurs under the certain change state, the chance time production mode of the production mode E is always started.

(4-2. In the case of state classification K5 to K8 = latency probability changing state)
In the case of state classifications K5 to K8, that is, when the gaming state at the start of the fluctuation is a high probability state and a “latent probability change state” (column b) without electric chew support, when the mode transition opportunity is established, Depending on whether or not there is a pending storage of falling winnings, the type of effect mode transition lottery table to be selected differs.

(4-2-1. State classifications K5 to K6 = When there is a fall-on-hold winning)
That is, when there is a fall-on-hold winning in the latent probability change state (g column), the production mode transition lottery table Tc or Tb is selected (n column, o column). Here, the production mode transition lottery table Tc is selected when the on-hold big hit is won (state category K5), and the production mode transition lottery table Tb is selected when the on-hold big hit is not won (state division K6).

  The effect mode transition lottery table Tc is set so that the selection rate values for the effect modes A, B, and C (FIGS. 8A to 8C) increase in this order, and the jackpot determined effect mode D (FIG. 8D). The possibility of selecting)) is also set to remain 10%. In other words, the selection rate values of the production modes A, B, and C are the production modes A (the production mode A (B <C <D) in which the high probability expectation is the highest in the order in which the high probability expectation increases). (Selection rate value 10%), production mode B (selection rate value 30%) with a high degree of high probability expectation, production mode C (selection rate value 50%) with the highest high probability expectation, and high probability expectation Although it is low, the production mode D (selection rate value 10%) in which the big hit is fixed is set. Therefore, as a means of implying that the player is in a high probability state and has the possibility of a big hit, if there is a fall within the hold and there is a big hit in the hold (state category K5), the production mode transition lottery table Tc is assigned to be selected.

  On the other hand, the effect mode transition lottery table Tb is set so that the selection rate values for the effect modes A, B, and C (FIGS. 8A to 8C) decrease in this order, and the effect mode D (see FIG. The possibility of selecting 8 (d)) is set to be 0%. That is, the selection rate values of the production modes A, B, and C are the production mode A with the lowest high probability expectation (selection value 60%) and the production mode B with the medium high probability expectation (selection value 30%). The production mode C (selection rate value 10%) with the highest high probability expectation is the production mode D (selection rate value 0%) in which the big probability is low but the big hit is fixed. As a means for notifying the player that there is a high possibility of a fall-on-hold winning by means of implied information, if there is a fall-on-hold winning and there is no on-hold big hit winning (state category K6), the production mode transition lottery table Tb is Assigned to be selected.

(4-2-2. State divisions K7 to K8 = When there is no fall-on-hold winning)
Next, when there is no fall-on-hold winning in the latent probability changing state (h column), the production mode transition lottery table Tc or Td is selected (p column, q column). Here, the effect mode transition lottery table Tc is selected when the on-hold big hit is won (state category K7), and the effect mode shift lottery table Td is selected when the on-hold big hit is not won (state category K8).

  The effect mode transition lottery tables Tc and Td are both set so that the selection rate values increase in the order of the effect modes A, B, and C in the order of increasing the big hit expectation degree. For Tc, there is a possibility of selecting the jackpot-determined effect mode D (possibility 10%), and for the effect mode transition lottery table Tc, there is no possibility of selecting the jackpot-determined effect mode D (possibility 0%). This is the point. Therefore, if there is no fall-on-hold winning in the latent probability change state, the player is informed by the implied information that there is a possibility that he is still in a high probability state and that there is a possibility of winning the on-hold big hit lottery. As a means for performing this, when there is a big hit in the hold (state category K7), the production mode transition lottery table Tc is assigned to be selected. Similarly, in the case where there is no fall-on-hold winning in the hold in the latent probability change state, and there is no win-on-hold winning in the hold (state category K8), the fact that there is a possibility of still being in a high probability state is notified by implicit information. As a means, the production mode transition lottery table Td is assigned to be selected.

(4-2-3. State divisions K9 to K10 = when time is short)
On the other hand, when the gaming state at the start of change is a low probability state, an event of further falling from that state cannot occur (i column: blank). Therefore, in this case, only the presence / absence of the pending continuous chain is a factor for selecting the type of the production mode transition lottery table.

  First, in the case of state divisions K9 to K10, that is, when the gaming state at the start of change is a low probability state but a high base state with electric chew support (short time state: column c), when a mode transition opportunity is established The production mode transition lottery table Ta is selected regardless of whether or not the on-hold storage in the on-hold is the big hit winning storage. Therefore, the production mode transition lottery table Ta makes a transition to the chance time production of the production mode E, which has the possibility of a big hit under the high base state. The chance time effect in the effect mode E is the same as the chance time effect selected in the state classifications K1 to K4 under the high probability state and is indistinguishable. Therefore, when shifting to the chance time effect, the player expects the gaming machine to be in a high probability state.

(4-2-4. State divisions K11 to K12 = normal game state)
Next, in the case of state classifications K11 to K12, that is, in a low probability state and a low base state without electric support (normal gaming state: column d), if there is a jackpot holding memory in the holding (column t) (Status division K11), the production mode transition lottery table Tc is selected, and if there is no big hit hold memory in the hold (column u) (state division K12), the production mode transition lottery table Tb is selected. The effect mode transition lottery table Tb is set so that the selection rate values of the effect modes A, B, and C become smaller in this order, and the possibility of selecting the effect mode D for determining the big hit is set to 0%. ing. Therefore, as a means for notifying the player that there is a high possibility of winning in the hold, an allocation is made so that the production mode transition lottery table Tb is selected when there is no big hit in the hold (state category K12). ing.

(4-3. Special features of the distribution destination of the production mode)
The transition destination mode distribution table shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 has the following features.

(Feature 1)
When not falling within the hold (state divisions K3 to K4, K7 to K8: columns f and h) than when falling within the hold (state divisions K1 to K2, K5 to K6: e, g columns) ) Is more likely to shift to a production mode with a high probability of expectation.

  This is because, even if there is a relationship of whether or not there is a fall-on-hold winning, the same chance time direction is produced by the production mode transition lottery table Ta between the state divisions K1 to K2 (e column) and the state divisions K3 to K4 (f column). Since mode E is selected, there is no difference. Similarly, even if there is a relationship of whether or not there is a fall-on-hold winning, the same production mode transition lottery table Tc between the state division K5 (g column) and the state division K7 (h column) when there is a big hit in the holding. Thus, since one of the production modes A to D is selected with the same selection rate distribution, there is no difference. Therefore, there is only a difference between the state division K6 (o column) and the state division K8 (q column) in the relationship between whether there is a fall-on-hold winning and the difference between the two. That is, when there is no big hit in the hold, between the state division K6 (column o) and the state division K8 (column q), the former selects the production mode transition lottery table Tb, while the latter performs the production mode transition. A lottery table Td is selected. This is because the contents of the effect mode transition lottery tables Tb and Td are different as follows.

  On the other hand, the production mode transition lottery table Tb is determined such that the selection rate values for the production modes A, B, and C are set to lower selection rate values in the order of the production modes A, B, and C. The value reaches 60% (FIG. 7). However, from the viewpoint of high probability expectation, since the high probability expectation increases in the order of the effect modes A, B, C, and D, the effect mode A having the highest selectivity value has the highest probability expectation. This is the lowest production mode. On the other hand, in the effect mode transition lottery table Td, the distribution of the selection rate values for the effect modes A, B, and C is opposite to that of the effect mode transition lottery table Tb. The selection rate value for the production mode C reaches 60% (FIG. 7). In addition, since the high probability expectation is determined to increase in the order of the production modes A, B, C, and D, the production mode C having the highest selection rate value is the production mode having the highest high probability expectation. There is a relationship.

  Therefore, from these points, when there is no holding memory that wins the falling lottery in the holding than when there is a holding memory that has won the falling lottery in the holding (when there is a falling lottery in the holding) ( It can be seen that it is easier to make a transition to a production mode with a high probability of expectation in the case of no fall-on-hold winning.

(Feature 2)
In addition, with respect to the production mode transition lottery tables Tc and Td, the distribution of the selection rate values for the production modes A, B, and C is similar. The possibility of winning the lottery is also high, and if the production mode D is selected by the production mode transition lottery table Tc, the winning of the on-hold big hit is confirmed. Therefore, the player wins the on-hold jackpot lottery as the proportion of the production modes A, B, and C that shifts to the production mode with the high probability of high probability (the production modes A, B, and C are higher in order) is higher. You will expect that. In addition, when the transition to the night background effect of the effect mode D is made, the player knows that the player will immediately win a big hit just by the appearance of the night background effect. Until it is put into operation, it waits until the hold memory (the one with the highest rank in the order of digestion) existing before the prefetch target hold is used for the change display operation and digested, and those changes You will enjoy the notice effect that appears in the display operation (for example, continuous notice effect).

<Modification 1: Parentheses in FIG. 6>
In the above embodiment, when there is electric support (when the state divisions K1 to K4 = probability change state and the state divisions K9 to K10 = short time state), when the mode change trigger is established, the production mode E is determined by the production mode transition lottery table Ta. The chance time effect mode, which is selected and the effect mode under the high base state, is to be started. In other words, when there is electric Chu support, the same production mode E is shifted regardless of the probability state, whether or not there is a fall in the hold, and whether there is a continuous change in the hold.

  However, as suggested in FIG. 6, the production mode shift lottery table Tc is selected when the on-hold big hit is won, and the production mode shift lottery table Td is selected when the big hit on hold is not won. Good. The effect mode transition lottery tables Tc and Td are set so that the selection rate values increase in the order of the effect modes A, B, and C. Therefore, as in the case of selecting the effect mode transition lottery table Ta, the effect mode transition is performed. When the lottery table Tc or Td is selected, it is possible to maintain the expectation that the player is still in a high probability state.

  In this modified example, focusing on the case where the production mode transition lottery table Tc is selected, in the case of the big hit in the on-hold, regardless of whether the game state at the start of the change and whether there is a fall-on-hold in the on-hold, the production mode transition lottery The table Tc is selected. This means that if there is a hold memory related to winning within the hold, the high probability expectation is relative regardless of other production mode transition control information (information regarding the gaming state at the start of change and whether there is a fall within the hold) This means that there is a high possibility that the production mode B or the production mode C is selected. In particular, in the present modification, the ratio at which the production mode C with the highest degree of high probability expectation is selected is the highest. In this case, the production mode transition lottery table Tc is selected when the on-hold lottery lottery is won in all the state categories (see FIG. 6). Because there was, it will be understood that it was won the jackpot lottery. In the present embodiment, the player cannot clearly grasp the falling time, but can only predict to some extent the current jackpot lottery probability state. For this reason, the player can enjoy predicting whether the player wins the big hit in the high probability state or whether the player wins the big hit in the low probability state. In particular, some players think that if they win a big hit in a low probability state, they will be “on today (good luck)” and if they do not win a big hit in a high probability state, Many people are engaged in gaming while thinking that `` it is bad luck '', and letting the player predict whether he won a big hit in a high probability state or a big hit in a low probability state, It can be said that it is effective in enhancing the fun of the game.

  The production mode transition lottery table Tc is selected when the status category K1, K3, K9 for the on-hold big hit is selected, and the production mode transition lottery table Td is selected for the status category K2, K4, K10 for the on-hold big hit winning. For the production mode transition lottery table Tc, there is a possibility of selecting the jackpot finalizing presentation mode D (10% possibility), but for the production mode transition lottery table Tc, the jackpot finalizing performance is selected. In consideration of the difference that there is no possibility of selecting the mode D (possibility 0%), these are used properly.

<Modification 2: Change of Tc Selectivity Value Distribution in FIG. 7>
In the case of the above embodiment, the effect mode transition lottery table Tc is selected in such a way that the distribution of the selection rate values for the effect modes A, B, and C is opposite to the effect mode transition lottery table Tb, and the effect modes A, B, and C are higher in order. It is determined to be a rate value, and the selection rate value for the production mode C reaches 50% (FIG. 7). However, while maintaining the relationship that it is easier to shift to a production mode with a high probability expectation than the case of falling within the hold, the distribution of selectivity values Can be changed to those having the same tendency as the effect mode transition lottery table Tb. For example, the distribution of the selection rate values for the production modes A, B, and C in the production mode transition lottery table Tc is production mode A (40%), production mode B (30%), and production mode C (20%), respectively. be able to. Even if it sets in this way, since the ratio from which the production mode A is selected is reduced from 60% to 40%, the production mode transition lottery table Tc has a higher probability of expectation than the production mode transition lottery table Tb. It is possible to maintain the relationship that it is easy to select a high production mode. Also in this case, as in the above-described first modification, the production mode transition lottery table Tc is selected when the on-hold big hit lottery is won in all the state categories (see FIG. 6). As a person, for example, it is understood that a big hit lottery was won because it was in a high probability state.

<Modification 3: Change in Selectivity Value Distribution of Tc in FIG. 7>
In the present embodiment, it has been described that the production mode transition lottery table Tc is determined to have a higher selection rate value in the order of the production modes A, B, and C. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and It is possible to determine the selection rate value distribution that is the opposite tendency, that is, in order of rendering modes A, B, and C in order of decreasing selection rate values. In this case, for example, the distribution of the selection rate values for the production modes A, B, and C in the production mode transition lottery table Tc is the production mode A (60%), the production mode B (20%), and the production mode C (10%), respectively. ) And production mode D (10%). That is, it is possible to determine that the rendering mode A having the lowest high probability expectation is most easily selected as 60% despite the holding storage related to the winning per holding. When set in this way, from the viewpoint of high probability expectation, a seemingly contradictory presentation mode can be selected, but the following effects can be achieved. When the effect mode transition lottery table Tc is selected and the effect mode is shifted to the effect mode A with the lowest high probability expectation, it is expected that many players will be disappointed that they have fallen to the low probability state. Is done. However, the production mode transition lottery table Tc is selected when the on-hold big hit lottery is won in all the status categories (see FIG. 6), and the big win is won in the subsequent hold. Therefore, as a player, for example, it is understood that although it was in a low probability state, it was won by winning a big hit. In other words, for a player who thinks that he / she has fallen into a low probability state, he / she will be a big hit with an intention, so that he / she will be deeply involved in the big win when he / she hits a big hit during the high probability state. In addition, if there is a holding memory related to winning in the holding, the game mode transition lottery table Tc is selected, and the game mode A with the lowest high probability expectation is easily made. On the other hand, there is a possibility that it has fallen to a low probability state due to the transition to the production mode A, but it becomes possible to give a tension that there is a possibility of winning a big hit in the hold, which makes the game interesting. to be born. In this modification, even if the production mode transition lottery table Tc is determined so that the selection rate value of the production mode A is the highest as compared with other production mode transition lottery tables, the same effect as described above can be obtained. .

<Modification 4: Change in Tc Selectivity Value Distribution in FIG. 7>
In the present embodiment, the production mode transition lottery table Tc has been described so that the selection rate value of the production mode D is the lowest, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the production mode D While maintaining the relationship that the selection rate value is the highest or when falling within the hold, it is easier to shift to the production mode with a high probability of expectation when it is not falling within the hold. The selection rate value of the effect mode D can be determined to be the highest. For example, the distribution of selection rate values for the production modes A, B, and C in the production mode transition lottery table Tc is “production mode A (10%), production mode B (20%), production mode C (30%), production”. It can be determined by the relationship of “mode D (50%)”. The effect mode D is an effect mode that provides an effect that directly informs that there is a holding memory that is a big hit in the hold, and the effect mode transition lottery table Tc is selected in all state categories. Since it is the time of winning the on-hold big hit lottery (see FIG. 6), by adopting the distribution of the selection rate values as in this modified example, it is clearer that there is a reserved memory that makes a big hit in the hold. The player can be notified.

<5. Continuous notice in accordance with the winning situation after falling into the mode: Fig. 9 to Fig. 12>
In the present embodiment, dedicated notice selection tables (FIGS. 9 (a) to (d) and FIGS. 10 (a) to (d)) are prepared for each number of reserved storages regarding the continuity rank of continuous notices. A notice selection table corresponding to the number of reserved memories is selected from among (a) to (d), and on the notice selection table, the state of occurrence of the continuous notice effect (occurrence of occurrence, occurrence frequency pattern) according to each effect mode. Etc.) is set to change depending on whether or not there is a fall. Here, the continuity of the pre-reading advance notice corresponding to the fall winning situation after the transition to the effect mode will be described by taking as an example the case where the pre-reading notice is executed from the start of change, that is, the change notice continuous notice effect at the start of change.

(5-1. Notice selection table before falling: FIG. 9)
FIG. 9 is a notice pattern selection table (hereinafter referred to as “pre-fall notice selection table”) used when the gaming state is in a high probability state, that is, before the fall. This pre-fall notice selection table shows the notice effect continuously from the time when the symbol change related to the first hold memory with the read order starts under the predetermined rules regarding the storage order and the read order of the hold. The continuity rank of the announcement effect to be made (a total of five types including one type with no continuation, that is, zero continuation number and four types of α, β, γ, and δ with different continuation numbers) and their continuity It shows the selection ratio at which each of the production modes A, B, C, and D selects the rank. In addition, as a predetermined rule regarding the storage order of the hold and the read order, (i) without any distinction between winning in the upper start opening 34 and the lower start opening 35, hold storage that stores up to four in the winning order, A distinction is made between the reading rule that is used in the symbol variation display operation and digested in the order of reserved storage (first-in first-out order or first-in last-out order), and (ii) winning at the upper start opening 34 and winning at the lower start opening 35 And a first reserved memory group that stores up to four in the order of winning to the upper start port 34 and a second reserved memory group that stores up to four in the order of winning to the lower start port 35 are formed. There is a read rule in which one reserved storage group is preferentially read in the order of reserved storage and used for the symbol variation display operation, and any of them may be used.

  FIG. 9 shows a plurality of types of tables (a) to (d) using the number of reserved storages after subtraction at the start of fluctuation (hereinafter simply referred to as the number of reservations) as a parameter as the advance notice selection table before falling. Has been. The notice in the figure is an abbreviation for notice effect (the same applies hereinafter).

  It should be noted that, without distinguishing between winning in the upper starting opening 34 and winning in the lower starting opening 35, reading is performed under a reading rule that is digested from the holding storage group stored in a maximum of 8 winning orders in the order of holding storage. In the case where a notice effect is made to appear from the time when the symbol variation related to the first hold storage is started, similarly, a plurality of types of notice selection tables with the number of holds 0 to 7 as parameters are created, The continuity rank (α, β..., Η, θ) of the notice effect can be selected.

  As the types of notice effects produced in the background effects (morning, noon, evening, and night) of the effect modes A, B, C, and D, when the attention is paid to the continuity rank, the maximum number of reserved memories is four. As a premise, “1 time notice α” for continuing the notice effect only once, “2 times notice β” for continuing the notice effect twice, “3 times notice γ” for continuing the notice effect 3 times, notice effect Four types of “four-time notice δ” are prepared to continue the process four times. Among these notice effects α, β, γ, and δ, the greater the number of times the notice effect is continued, that is, the higher the continuity rank, the higher the expectation of jackpot, especially “four times notice δ”. Then, when the big hit is confirmed and the symbol change of the pre-read target hold is executed, the big hit is generated.

  FIG. 9A is referred to when a new reserved memory related to a non-inverted award is generated in a situation in which the number of reserved memories before a new reserved memory is generated is zero (residual number 0). It is a notice selection table before a fall. In this notice selection table, a new reserved memory related to a non-falling prize occurs, and the notice effect is caused to appear once or in advance by the change when the pre-read target hold is subjected to the symbol change display operation. Whether there is no effect is determined by the selection rate values of “no notice” and “single notice α” defined for each effect mode A, B, C, D.

  Similarly, (b), (c), and (d) of FIG. 9 show cases where there are 1, 2, and 3 reserved memories before a new reserved memory is generated, that is, the number of residues 1, 2, and 2, It is a notice selection table before a fall that is referred to when a new reserved memory related to a non-falling entry occurs in the situation of the number 3, and each of the production modes A, B, C, and D is a continuation of the notice effect. The selection ratio for selecting no notice, 1 notice α, 2 notice β, 3 notice γ, and 4 notice δ is determined for the rank.

  As a feature of the pre-fall notice selection table, in the state where the gaming state of the gaming machine is still in a high probability state (before the fall), a selection in which the “no notice” continuation rank side is selected on this notice selection table is selected. The selection ratio for selecting the continuation rank side with the notice effect (one notice α, two notice β, three notice γ, four notice δ) is larger than the ratio. Therefore, there are more cases where the notice effect is continuously generated one or more times than when the notice effect is finished without being generated.

  In addition, as another feature of the notice selection table before the fall, if a reserved memory related to a new winning occurs and the number of reserved memories is 1 (holding number 0: FIG. 9A), There is a possibility that the corresponding “one-time notice α” is selected and the notice effect is continued once, and the number of reserved memories becomes two (the number of reserved ones: FIG. 9B). For example, if “twice notice β” is selected and there is a possibility that the notice effect will continue twice, if the number of reserved storage becomes three (holding number 2: FIG. 9C), “3 If “notice time γ” is selected, the notice effect may be continued three times, and if the number of reserved memories becomes four (holding number 3: FIG. 9D), “four times notice” There is a possibility that the notice effect is continued four times with “δ” selected. In other words, when the gaming state is in a high-probability state (before falling), the notice effect is likely to continue until the symbol variation of the pre-read target hold memory starts.

  For example, when the number of stored storage is three, the pre-fall notice selection table of FIG. 9 (c) with the number of held 2 is used, so even if the production mode is any of A to D, before the fall. When “3 times notice γ” is selected on the notice selection table, there is a possibility that three notice effects corresponding to the number of reserved memories appear. When the third notice effect appears among the three notice effects, since the symbol change has started for the third reserved memory that is the prefetch target, the third hold effect of the prefetch target The notice effect will continue three times until the symbol variation about the memory starts.

  Therefore, the player can start from the high continuity rank of the notice effect that the notice effect is repeated until the prefetch target hold memory, or from the high appearance frequency of the event that the notice effect is repeated until the prefetch target hold memory. If it is recognized that “the notice effect is easy to continue to the pre-reading target hold memory”, it is possible to infer that the gaming state of the gaming machine is in a high probability state.

(5-2. Notice selection table after falling: FIG. 10)
FIG. 10 shows a notice pattern selection table (hereinafter referred to as “after falling”) used when the gaming state is already in a low probability state or is in a low probability state due to a change in symbols on hold, that is, after falling or at the time of falling. Is referred to as a “preliminary notice pattern selection table”. The structure of the notice selection table after the fall is different in the numerical values of the selection ratios for selecting the types α, β, γ, and δ of the number of continuation patterns of the notice effect by the effect modes A, B, C, and D. Is the same as the notice selection table before falling in FIG. Therefore, the description will focus on this selection ratio, and the other points will be replaced with the description of FIG.

  10 (a), (b), (c), and (d), the notice selection table after falling is characterized in that the selection ratio in which the “no notice” side of the continuity rank is selected has a notice effect. The side (the first notice α, the second notice β, the third notice γ, the fourth notice δ) is larger than the selection ratio (the reverse of the case of FIG. 9). Therefore, if the game state falls or falls, it often ends without a notice effect, and it is less likely that some kind of notice effect occurs.

  In addition, another feature in the notice selection table after the fall is that, when the gaming state is in a low probability state (after the fall), the notice effect does not continue until the symbol variation starts for the pre-read target hold memory. It is a point that the ratio that the notice effect ends before the prefetch target hold is high. That is, for (a) to (d) in FIG. 10, the selection ratio of the notice effect is set as follows.

  If the number of reserved storage in FIG. 10A is 1 (when the number of stays is 0), some sort of notice effect is rarely generated, and often ends without notice effect. In other words, except in the case of the effect mode D for determining the big hit, the rate at which “no prior notice” is selected is higher than the rate at which “single notice α” is selected in the effect modes A, B, and C. . For example, the rate at which “one-time notice α” with the number of continuations of 1 is selected is 20%, 30%, and 40% in the production modes A, B, and C. This is less than 80%, 70%, and 60% of the ratio in which “no notice” is selected in the production modes A, B, and C. In the case of the effect mode D for determining the big hit, the ratio of selecting “1 time notice α” and “no notice” is the same 50%.

  If the number of reserved storages in FIG. 10B is 2 (when the number of holds is 1), including the case of effect mode D for determining the big hit, in the effect modes A, B, C, and D, The ratio of selecting the “twice notice β” of the number of continuations corresponding to the number of fluctuations until the suspension is set lower than the ratio of selecting “one notice α”. For example, the rate at which “twice notice β” is selected is 0%, 5%, 10%, and 15% in the production modes A, B, C, and D. It is less than the ratio (30%, 305%, 40%, 45%) where “single notice α” is selected in D.

  When the number of reserved storages in FIG. 10C is 3 (when the number of held is 2), the ratio of selecting “3 times notice γ” of the number of continuations corresponding to the number of fluctuations until the pre-reading target hold. Are 0%, 0%, 10%, and 20% in the production modes A, B, C, and D. This is because the ratios “40%, 30%, 20%, 10%” and “2nd notice β” are selected in the production modes A, B, C, and D (40%, 30%, 20%, 10%). 0%, 20%, 30%, 40%).

  When the number of reserved storages in FIG. 10D is four (when the number of holds is three), the ratio of selecting the “four times notice δ” of the number of continuations corresponding to the number of fluctuations up to the prefetch target hold. Are 0%, 0%, 0% and 5% in the production modes A, B, C and D. This is because the ratios (30%, 20%, 10%, 5%) for selecting the “one-time notice α” and the ratios for selecting the “twice-time notice β” in the output modes A, B, C, D ( 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%) and the ratio of “3 times notice γ” is selected (0%, 10%, 20%, 30%).

  Since the selection ratio is set as described above, when the gaming state is in a low probability state (after a fall), the notice effect is likely to end before the symbol change starts for the pre-read target hold.

(5-3. Difference between notice selection table before and after falling)
Here, when FIG. 9 is compared with FIG.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is in a high probability state and has not yet fallen into the low probability state (FIG. 9), the notice effect (lightning bolt) is applied to the pre-reading target hold memory regarding the continuity of the number of times the notice effect is repeatedly generated. The notice 362) is easy to continue. On the other hand, when the gaming state has fallen to a low probability state or falls to a low probability state due to the symbol variation (FIG. 10), with regard to the continuity of the number of times that the notice effect is repeatedly generated, the pre-read target hold memory The notice performance (lightning notice 362) is difficult to continue.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state falls to a low probability state or falls to a low probability state due to the symbol variation (FIG. 10), the continuity of the number of times the notice effect is repeatedly generated is more than the reserved memory of the prefetch target. There is a high percentage of completion of the notice effect. On the other hand, when it has not yet fallen into the low probability state (FIG. 9), regarding the continuity of the number of times that the notice effect appears repeatedly, the ratio at which the notice effect ends before the prefetch target hold is low.

  Therefore, if it is easy to continue the lightning notice 362 of the notice effect until the pre-reading target hold memory, the player assumes that the gaming state of the gaming machine is in a high probability state, and the notice effect continues until the pre-read target hold memory. If it is difficult, it can be inferred that the state is in a low probability state.

(5-4. Example of continuous notice when there is no fall-on-hold win: Fig. 11)
FIG. 11 shows a specific example of the continuous notice that occurs when there is no fall-on-hold winning.

  FIG. 11A shows that the situation is as follows. Under the high probability state of the game state of the main control unit 20, currently staying in the production mode C shown in FIG. 8C, the reserved memory of the reserved name “hold 0” is used for the symbol variation display operation. The number of stored memories after subtraction at the start of the symbol change display operation of “hold 0” (indicated by the downward arrow) is “hold 1” to “hold 3”. In this state, a new winning ball is generated, and hold data such as a fall determination random number and a jackpot determination random number are acquired and stored as hold data of “hold 4” related to the win. .

  In addition, when “hold 4” is stored, when “hold 4” is subjected to the symbol fluctuation display operation based on the hold data, it is determined that the ball has fallen in the fall lottery there. Whether or not and whether or not it is determined to be a big hit when it is subjected to the symbol variation display operation is determined, and the result of the prefetch determination is stored. In addition, at the stage when “hold 4” is stored, a pre-reading notice lottery is performed to determine whether or not the change start notice effect is to be performed, and the result is stored.

  In the example of FIG. 11, while “hold 4” is determined to be prefetched as a hold memory related to a non-falling prize (falling non-winning), the pre-reading notice lottery is won and a continuous notice effect is generated. Dealing with cases. In the pre-reading notice lottery, the notice selection table before the fall shown in FIG. 9D when the number of holds is 3 is referred to, and the notice effect is repeated four times on the notice selection table before the fall “4”. A case is assumed in which “announcement δ” is selected. In the case of this example, since it is premised on staying in the production mode C, the above-mentioned four-time notice δ is selected at a high rate of 50%.

  As a result, every time “Hold 1” to “Hold 4” are sequentially subjected to the symbol change display operation, the lightning notice 362 of the notice effect appears. The lightning notice 362 of the notice effect will continue for a total of four times until the symbol changes. The explanation is supplemented as follows.

  The hold data stored as “hold 1” to “hold 4” is in a state in which the type information about the presence / absence of the fall and the presence / absence of the jackpot is prefetched.

  Further, FIG. 11A shows that the “hold 1” to “hold 3” related to the lost winning are stored and the three on-hold indicators a, b, and c are lit up. It is also in a state in which the hold storage “hold 4” relating to winning is generated and the fourth hold indicator d is lit. Here, the case where “hold 4” of the pre-read target hold is won in the pre-read notice lottery and the continuous notice effect is generated, so the hold display device d of the pre-read target hold is not a normal color but another predetermined display. It is displayed by a mode, for example, another predetermined color, blinking, or another icon (in this example, red lighting).

  After the “hold 0” is digested, when the symbol change display operation of “hold 1” is started (FIG. 11B), the change shown in FIG. In accordance with the result of the pre-reading notice lottery using the notice selection table before the fall, the first notice effect in the “four-time notice δ” of the continuous notice effect is performed. As shown on the right side of FIG. A lightning warning 362 appears on the screen 360 of the display device 36. With the appearance of the lightning notice 362, the player is assumed to have increased the possibility of a big hit. Note that the number of lighting indications and lighting positions of the hold indicator are shifted to the left as a whole, and the display position of the pre-read target hold (red hold) responsible for the change notice at the time of winning is changed from “4” to “3”. The order is increased, and the hold indicator c is lit red.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 11C, when “hold 2” is subjected to the execution of the symbol fluctuation display operation, the pre-reading notice using the notice selection table before the fall in FIG. According to the result of the lottery, the second notice effect of the continuous notice effect is performed, and the lightning notice 362 appears. Next, as shown in FIG. 11 (d), when “hold 3” is subjected to the execution of the symbol variation display operation, a lightning warning 362 appears in accordance with the result of the pre-reading notice lottery in the fluctuation, and a continuous notice effect is produced. The third notice production will be performed. Next, as shown in FIG. 11 (e), when “hold 4”, which is a pre-read target hold, is used for the execution of the symbol fluctuation display operation, a lightning warning 362 appears in the fluctuation according to the result of the pre-read notice lottery. As a result, the fourth notice effect of the continuous notice effect is performed. During this time, the display positions of the pre-read target hold (red hold) are sequentially increased by one, and all the “hold 4” is turned off when the symbol change display operation is performed.

  As described above, when the pre-read target hold is a hold memory related to the non-falling winning and the change start notification effect (for example, the lightning warning 362) is performed from the execution of the next symbol variation display operation, the pre-read target The notice effect is likely to continue until the hold is provided for execution of the symbol variation display operation.

(5-5. Example of continuous notice when there is a fall-on-hold election: Fig. 12)
FIG. 12 shows a specific example of continuous notice that occurs when there is a fall-on-hold winning.

  (A) in FIG. 12 shows that the current gaming state is in a high probability state and stays in the production mode C shown in FIG. 8 (c), and “pending 0” is used for the symbol variation display operation. The number of stored memory is 3 (hold 1 to hold 3) after being subtracted at the start of the symbol change display operation of “hold 0” under this state, and in this state, a new winning ball Is generated, hold data such as a fall determination random number or a jackpot determination random number is acquired and stored as “hold 4” related to the drop-in prize.

  In addition, when “hold 4” is generated, it is determined in advance that “hold 4” is a hold memory (falling winning) related to the falling-in prize, while a pre-notice notice lottery is won to generate a continuous notice effect. It deals with the case. In the pre-reading notice lottery, the notice selection table after the fall shown in FIG. 10D in the case of the number of holds 3 is referred to, and the notice effect is repeated twice on the notice selection table after the fall “2”. A case is assumed in which “time notice β” is selected. In this example, since it is assumed that the user is staying in the production mode C, the second notice β is selected at a high rate of 40%.

  As a result, the lightning warning 362 of the notice effect appears only in the two symbol fluctuation display operations of “hold 1” and “hold 2”, and the lightning notice 362 of the notice effect is continuously finished twice. Become. In other words, the continuity of the continuous notice does not continue from “Hold 1” to “Hold 4” of the prefetch target hold, but is interrupted only by the pattern fluctuations of “Hold 1” and “Hold 2” in the first half. It will end in front.

  Also, FIG. 12A shows a new falling prize in a state in which “hold 1” to “hold 3” related to the lost winning are stored and the three hold indicators a, b, and c are lit. Is also in a state in which the hold storage “hold 4” occurs and the fourth hold indicator d is lit. Here, the case where “hold 4” of the pre-read target hold is won in the pre-read notice lottery and the continuous notice effect is generated, so the hold display device d of the pre-read target hold is not a normal color but another predetermined display. It is displayed in a mode (in this example, red lighting).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the symbol change display operation of “pending 1” is executed, the change according to the result of the pre-reading notice lottery using the notice selection table after the fall in FIG. 1, the first notice effect in the “two notice β” of the continuous notice effect is performed, and a lightning notice 362 appears on the screen 360 of the liquid crystal display device 36 as shown on the right side of FIG. With the appearance of the lightning notice 362, the player is assumed to have increased the possibility of a big hit. Note that the number of lighting indications and lighting positions of the hold indicator are shifted to the left as a whole, and the display position of the pre-read target hold (red hold) responsible for the change notice at the time of winning is changed from “4” to “3”. The order is increased, and the hold indicator c is lit red.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), when “hold 2” is subjected to execution of the symbol variation display operation, according to the result of the pre-reading notice lottery using the notice selection table after the fall of FIG. 10 (d). In this change, the lightning notice 362 appears and the second notice effect in the “second notice β” of the continuous notice effect is performed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 12D, “hold 3” is provided for execution of the symbol variation display operation. In this case, since the continuation of the notice effect in “twice notice β” has already ended in the second time, the lightning notice 362 does not appear in the change. Next, as shown in FIG. 12E, “hold 4”, which is a pre-read target hold, is used for the execution of the symbol variation display operation. Also in this case, since the continuity of the notice effect in the “twice notice β” has already ended in the second time, the lightning notice 362 does not appear in the change.

During this time, the display positions of the pre-read target hold (red hold) are sequentially increased by one, and all the “hold 4” is turned off when the symbol change display operation is performed.

  In this way, when the prefetch target hold is a hold memory related to the fall winning, and when the change start notice effect (for example, lightning notice 362) is performed from the execution of the next symbol variation display operation, the prefetch target hold is held. However, the continuity of the notice effect is likely to end before the symbol change display operation is performed.

  In general continuous notice effects, regardless of whether the pre-read target hold is a hold-down memory related to a falling-down prize or a non-falling-in prize, the change start is started until the pre-read target hold is used for execution of the symbol variation display operation. A time-varying notice effect (for example, lightning notice 362) continues. However, in the present embodiment, as described above, when the pre-reading continuous notice lottery is won and the pre-reading continuous notice is performed, the notice effect is not always continued until the pre-reading target hold, and the continuity is not complete. It may be interrupted. This is the difference between whether the lightning notice 362 continues until the pre-reading target hold or ends before that, that is, the degree of continuity of the lightning notice 362 (difference in continuity rank) This is because it can be used as implied information on winning.

<Modification 5>
In the above, the individual notice effects that appear in “1st notice α” to “4th notice δ” are all of the same content (for example, appearance of the same effect image, sound, light, drop of movable body, etc.). You may handle it, and you may handle the thing of all the different contents (for example, appearance of the production | presentation with a narrative property). Also, between “1st notice α” to “4th notice δ”, the 1st notice α, 2nd notice β, 3rd notice γ, and 4th notice δ all have the same content ( 1 notice α = 2 times notice β = 3 times notice γ = 4 times notice δ), and these effects may be different from each other. Some of them may have the same content structure, such as at least two of the first notice α, the second notice β, the third notice γ, and the fourth notice δ.

  The above-mentioned pre-reading hold memory is a new hold memory that is generated by acquiring and storing a random value for fall determination, a random value for jackpot determination, etc. by winning a game ball. The stored content is a pending storage in which a pre-read determination is made based on the winning time. The pre-read target storage does not need to be reached when the symbol changes. This is because the purpose is to make the player infer whether or not the gaming state is in a high probability state based on the magnitude relationship (difference in continuity rank) of the number of continuations of the notice effect.

<6. Processing on the main control side: FIGS. 13 to 33>
First, processing contents on the main control unit 20 side will be described with reference to FIGS.

(6-1. Main control side main process: FIG. 13)
When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, a voltage is supplied to each control board by the power supply board 31, and the main control CPU 201 starts main control side main processing shown in FIG.

  In the main control side main process, first, a necessary initial setting process before starting the game operation is executed (step S101).

  Next, the state (ON / OFF) of the output signal of the RAM clear switch input through an input port (not shown) is confirmed. If the RAM clear switch is ON (step S102: YES), step S105 is performed. Then, the storage area is cleared as RAM initialization processing. However, if the RAM clear switch is not on (step S102: NO), it is determined whether or not the backup data stored in the backup RAM is valid when the power supply is interrupted next (step S103). When power is restored, the checksum is compared to check whether the backup data is valid.

  If the backup data is valid (step S103: YES), based on the backup data, the stack pointer before the power shutdown is restored, and the game restoration process necessary for starting the game from the processing state at the time of the power shutdown is performed. Execute (step S104), and proceed to step S107. If the backup data is not valid (step S103: NO), the stack pointer designation address is set in the stack pointer, and the RAM is initialized (step S105). With the initialization of the RAM, the RAM clear information is transmitted as an initialization command to each control board (step S106).

  Next, the CTC provided in the CPU is set (step S107). In this process, an initial value corresponding to 4 ms is set in the CTC time constant register so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every 4 ms.

  After finishing the processing after the initial power-on in steps S101 to S107, as the normal operation processing (steps S108 to S112), the interrupt prohibition (step S108) and the interrupt permission (step S112) are repeated, In the meantime, various random number update processes are executed (steps S109 to S111).

  As a random number update process, after the process of S step 108, first, a random number value update process for a variation pattern is executed (step S109). In this variation pattern random value update process, the variation pattern random value using the special symbol variation pattern command for lottery is mainly updated.

  Subsequently, in the normal value per-symbol determination initial value random number update process (step S110) for executing the normal value per-symbol determination initial value random number update process (step S110) and the special symbol per-symbol determination initial value random number update process (step S111). , Update the random number used to change the initial value of the random number for normal symbol determination used in the normal symbol variation display game winning / failing lottery (for example, the process of updating the count value of the counter), and determine the initial value random number for special symbol determination In the update process (step S111), the random number used for changing the initial value of the random number for determination per special symbol used for the lottery determination of the special symbol variation display game is updated.

(6-2. Main control timer interrupt processing: FIG. 14)
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing on the main control side that is interrupted by main processing on the main control side and activated by interruption every predetermined time (4 ms).

  First, the main control CPU 201 executes a saving process (step S201) for saving a register to a predetermined stack area.

  Next, a periodic random number update process for periodically updating the random number related to each variable display game is executed (step S202). In the regular random number update process, various random numbers used for the success / failure lottery of the normal symbol variation display game and the special symbol variation display game are periodically updated.

  Next, a timer management process for managing and controlling a timer used for the game operation is executed (step S203). The timer values of various timers used for game machine control are updated here.

  Next, input management processing is executed (step S204). In this input management process, detection information from various sensors provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is read and stored in a register in itself (not shown). The information detected by the various sensors includes ON / OFF of switch signals output from winning detection switches such as the normal symbol starting port sensor 37a, the big winning port sensor 40a, the special symbol starting port sensors 34a and 35a, and the general winning port sensor 43a. Information.

  Next, error management processing is executed (step S205). In this error management process, the data read and stored in the input management process is grasped, the switch is checked, and an illegal winning is monitored, the game operation state is monitored, and the abnormality of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is monitored. To do.

  Next, prize ball management processing is executed (step S206). In the prize ball management process, control information (a prize ball payout control command for designating the number of prize balls) for causing the game ball payout device 19 to perform a payout operation is output.

  Next, normal symbol management processing is executed (step S207). In this normal symbol management process, a lottery determination in the normal symbol variation display game is executed, and the variation pattern of the normal symbol and the stop display mode of the normal symbol are determined based on the lottery result.

  Next, a normal variation winning device management process is executed (step S208). In the normal variation winning device management process, an excitation control signal for solenoid control is transmitted to the normal variation winning device solenoid 41a based on the result of the lottery determination in the normal symbol management processing (step S207), and the movable blade of the normal variation winning device 41 A series of operations of the piece 47 are controlled.

  Next, a special symbol management process is executed (step S209). In this special symbol management process, a big win lottery (big hit determination process) in the special symbol fluctuation display game is executed, and a special symbol fluctuation pattern and a special symbol stop display mode (stop special symbol) are determined based on the lottery result. To do. Details of the special symbol management process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, a special variable winning device management process is executed (step S210). In the special variable winning device management process, an excitation control signal for solenoid control is transmitted to the special variable winning device solenoid 42a on the basis of the result of the big hit winning lottery in the special symbol management processing (step S209). This is a process of controlling the opening and closing of the big winning opening 40 according to a predetermined pattern and controlling the execution of the game related to the big hit. Details of the special variable winning device management process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The main control CPU 201 executes the “LED management process” after the special variable winning device management process (step S211). This LED management process is a process of outputting output data to the normal symbol display device 39 and the special symbol display device 38 according to the progress of the processing. The special symbol display data created in the special symbol display data update process (step S310 in FIG. 15), which will be described later, is output in this LED management process.

  Further, the main control CPU 201 manages game island management of the game hall through an external concentration terminal board (not shown) such as a big hit occurrence, special symbol determination, normal symbol determination, and winning ball detection at the symbol start opening. An external terminal management process for outputting to the outside of the gaming machine such as a hall computer HC or an island lamp used in the game is performed (step S212).

  Then, after executing the processing of step S202 to step S212 as described above, the contents of the temporarily saved register are restored (step S213), the timer interrupt processing is terminated, and the main control side before the interruption Returning to the main process, the main process on the main control side is performed until the next timer interrupt occurs.

<7. Special symbol management processing: Fig. 15>
Next, the special symbol management process in step S209 related to the big hit lottery will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol management process. Here, first, a start port check process (step S301) is performed.

(7-1. Start port check processing: FIG. 16)
In the start opening check process, the number of reserved balls is added and various random numbers are acquired on condition that the number of reserved balls (the number of stored memories) is less than the upper limit (the maximum number of stored memories, here four).

  In FIG. 16, the main control CPU 201 first confirms whether or not a winning ball is detected at the upper start opening 34 or the lower start opening 35 (step S311). When a winning ball is detected (step S311: YES), a special symbol start opening prize command indicating a win (upper start opening command for the upper start opening 34, lower start opening prize command for the lower start opening 35) is controlled. It transmits to the part 24 (step S312).

  Subsequently, the process proceeds to step S313, in which the number of reserved balls of special symbols (the number of stored memories), more specifically, the number of operating reserved balls (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol operating reserved balls”) is 4 or more. Whether or not (step S313). When the number of special symbol operation reservation balls does not become 4 or more, that is, when it is less than 4 (step S313: NO), 1 is added to the number of special symbol operation reservation balls (step S314). Next, based on the fact that the starting condition is satisfied, the current values of the special symbol lottery random numbers (random hit determination random numbers, random hit determination random numbers, fall determination random numbers, special symbol determination random numbers) and the fluctuation pattern random number counters are obtained. Each is acquired and stored in the reserved storage area of the RAM 203 (step S315). The RAM 203 uses the obtained random numbers for jackpot determination (first game information), fall determination random numbers (second game information), special symbol determination random numbers, fluctuation pattern random numbers, etc. as reserved data. Until a special symbol change display operation in a symbol game is performed, it serves as a holding storage means for holding the maximum holding memory number as an upper limit in the order in which the start conditions are established.

  Next, a start opening winning random number determination process is performed to pre-read whether the acquired random number value relates to any type of information such as a fall, a big hit, or a loss (step S316).

(7-1-1. Random number determination process when starting opening prize: FIG. 17)
FIG. 17 shows the details of the starting port winning random number determination process. In this starting-port winning random number determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the current look-ahead ground state flag is in a high probability state (shown as high probability in the drawing) (step S321). If it is in the high probability state (step S321: YES), a prefetch determination of the random number (type information) of the fall determination random number stored as the hold data in the hold storage area is performed (step S322), and the drop lottery is won. Whether or not (step S323). If it is determined to pre-read when this falling lottery is won (step S323: YES), the pre-read base state flag is set to a low probability state (shown as low probability in the figure) (step S324). Then, the process proceeds to step S325. If it is determined in advance that the falling lottery is not won (step S323: NO), the process proceeds to step S325 while maintaining the pre-reading ground state flag in the high probability state.

  If it is determined in step S321 that the pre-reading ground state flag is in a low probability state (step S321: NO), the process advances to step S325 without performing pre-reading determination of the fall determination random number (step S322).

  Then, prefetch determination is performed on the random numbers (type information) of the jackpot determination random number, special symbol determination random number, and variation pattern random number stored as the hold data in the hold storage area (steps S325 to S327). These random numbers are determined based on the gaming state at the time of winning. That is, the determination is made based on the lottery data with a low probability when the pre-reading ground state at the time of winning is in the low probability state, and based on the lottery data with a high probability when in the high probability state.

  First, in step S325, a jackpot determination random value is determined in accordance with the pre-reading ground state (step S325). That is, when the prefetch ground state is a high probability state, a high-probability jackpot determination table is used, and when the prefetch ground state is a low probability state, a jackpot determination table for low probability is used to determine whether the jackpot is successful ( Step S325).

  Subsequently, the random number value of the special symbol determining random number is determined (step S326), and further the random number value of the variation pattern random number is determined (step S327).

  In step S325 described above, based on the jackpot determination random number (first game information) stored on hold, whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery by the lottery means (the hit determination process in step S338 in FIG. 18) is a win is determined. It acts as a first prefetch determination means for prefetching before the reserved memory is used for the special symbol variable display operation. In addition, the above steps S322 to S323 are based on the fall determination random number (second game information) stored and stored by the fall lottery means (the fall judgment process in step S337 in FIG. 18: steps S352 to S353 in FIG. 19). It serves as a second prefetch determination means for prefetching whether or not the reserved memory is prefetched before being subjected to the special symbol fluctuation display operation.

  Next, a hold addition command corresponding to the prefetch determination result and the number of held balls (holding stored number) is created (step S324). The configuration of the hold addition command is as described above with reference to FIG. 6. The upper byte having the held ball number information, and the lower byte having any type information of falling, winning / failing (hit, lost), and variation pattern, Consists of.

  Then, the process returns to step S316 in FIG. 16 and proceeds to step S317, where a hold addition command corresponding to the number of held balls and the prefetch determination result is transmitted (step S317). In the case of this embodiment, the prefetch determination result of the fall determination random number value and the prefetch determination result of the big hit determination random number are transmitted as separate hold addition commands to the effect control unit 24, but are included in the same hold addition command. You can also send it. This hold addition command is used when displaying the number of operation hold balls of special symbols and hold changes on the liquid crystal display device 36 (see step S821 in FIG. 38). Then, the process returns to step S301 in FIG. 15 and proceeds to the determination process in steps S302 to S303.

  When it is determined in step S311 that no winning ball has been detected (step S311: NO), or when the number of special symbol operation reserved balls is determined to be four or more in step S313 (step S313: YES), Without performing the processes of steps S312 to S317, the process returns to step S301 of FIG. 15 and proceeds to the processes of steps S302 to S303.

  When the process proceeds to steps S302 to S303 in FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not the small hitting hit flag or the big hit hitting flag is set, and if it is “small hitting hit” or “big hit hitting” (step S302 or S303: YES), special symbol display data update processing is performed (step S310). In this special symbol display data update process, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is fluctuating. If it is fluctuating, special symbol data that repeats blinking every 0.5 seconds (special symbol fluctuating data) is displayed. create. If the special symbol is not changing, data (stop symbol data) in which the special symbol is stopped is generated. The special symbol display data created here is output in the LED management process (step S211) of FIG. Thus, the special symbol management process of FIG. 15 is terminated, and the process proceeds to the special variable winning device management process of step S210 of FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the process in step S302 or S303 is not “small hit” or “big hit” (step S302 or S303: NO), the processing state (special symbol operation status) indicating the behavior of the special symbol is “ It is determined in sequence whether the special symbol is waiting (01H), special symbol changing (02H), or special symbol is stopped (03H) (step S304, step S306, step S308). Processing belonging to each processing state is performed. “Waiting for special symbol” means that the special symbol has not been changed and is waiting for the next change, and “Special symbol changing” means that the special symbol is currently changing. "Special symbol is stopped" indicates that the special symbol has been changed and stopped (during the special symbol confirmation time).

  Hereinafter, processing contents when the processing state is “special symbol waiting”, “special symbol changing”, and “special symbol stopping” will be described in order.

(7-2. Special symbol variation start processing: FIG. 18)
FIG. 18 shows the details of the special symbol variation start process which is shifted to the case where it is determined that the special symbol is waiting in the special symbol management process (FIG. 15) (step S304: YES).

  In the special symbol variation start process of FIG. 18, it is first determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (holding storage) for the special symbol is zero (step S331). If the number of special symbol actuated balls is zero (step S331: YES), the special symbol is in a standby state and there is no reserved memory, and the fact that it has entered this state is reported to the production control unit 24 side. There is a need. For this reason, in this embodiment, a standby effect command is transmitted (step S345).

  However, if the standby effect command is transmitted without condition when the number of special symbol operation reserved balls is zero, the transmission of the standby effect command is repeated at a period of 4 ms while the number of special symbol operation reserved balls is zero. Unnecessary transmission occurs. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the standby effect command has not been transmitted (step S344). If the standby effect command has not been transmitted (step S344: YES), the standby effect command is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 (step S345). ) If the standby effect command has already been transmitted (step S344: NO), the special symbol management process is terminated without transmitting the standby effect command to the effect control unit 24.

  Here, it is determined whether or not a demonstration display condition for performing a demonstration effect is satisfied. If the demonstration display condition is satisfied, a demonstration display command may be transmitted to the effect control unit 24. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, this determination is left to the effect control unit 24, and the special symbol management process is terminated without determining whether the demonstration display condition is satisfied.

  On the other hand, when the number of special symbol operation reservation balls is not zero (step S331: NO), 1 is subtracted from the number of special symbol operation reservation balls (step S332), and the reservation number command (here, the reservation subtraction) corresponding to the decreased number of reservation balls Command) is transmitted (step S333).

  Next, special symbol operation confirmation data is set, the variation of the special symbol is started, and the acquired numerical value storage area (holding storage area) of the RAM 203 is shifted (step S334). Here, each random number value stored in the reserved storage area (for example, the first working reserved ball storage area) corresponding to the reserved storage number n = 1 is read out, and a predetermined random number storage area (determination random number storage in the RAM 203) is read out. In the storage area (second holding ball storage area, third holding ball storage area, fourth holding ball storage area) corresponding to the storage area n (n = 2, 3, 4). Each random number value stored is stored in a reserved storage area corresponding to the number of reserved balls = n−1. That is, the information about the reserved balls in the first reserved ball storage area is shifted to the random number storage area for determination for determination, and the information about each held ball after the reserved storage area n = 2 is assigned to the lower number (2 → 1, 3 → 2, 4 → 3) to shift and overwrite, respectively, to provide free space. As a result, the symbol game start order matches the order of the number of reserved balls n (n = 1, 2, 3, 4), and the random number obtained when the reserved balls are generated corresponds to any of the reserved balls. Is identified. Then, it is checked whether or not there is a remaining power support number for 100 rotations defined as the number of fluctuations (referred to as the power support number) of the special symbol to which the power support is added (step S335). If there is (step S335: YES), the remaining power support count command is transmitted (step S336), and the process proceeds to the fall determination process of step S337. If there is no remaining power support count (step S335: NO), the process proceeds to the fall determination process in step S337 without transmitting this command.

(7-2-1. Falling determination processing: FIG. 19)
FIG. 19 shows details of the fall determination process in step S337. This is a fall determination process that is performed when the special symbol variation display operation starts, that is, at the start of the variation, and is performed prior to the hit determination process (step S338). First, it is determined whether or not the gaming state at the start of the current variation is a certain variation state, that is, whether or not the special figure probability variation state flag is set (= 5A) (step S351). When the special figure probability variation state flag is set (step S351: = 5A), the random number for fall determination acquired in step S315 (FIG. 16) is determined in the determination table (step S352), and the variation start of the symbol game is started. As time determination, it is determined whether or not the falling lottery is won (step S353).

  When it is determined that the falling lottery is won as a determination at the time of starting the change of the symbol game (step S353: YES), the “special figure probability change state flag” is turned OFF and the “special figure certain change short state flag” Is set to OFF and the notification LED output number is set to 00H (step S354). This special figure probability change short state flag is set to the ON state in step S468 of the jackpot end process (FIG. 32) described later when the probability change state is maintained after the jackpot end. When the special figure probability variation state flag is turned from ON to OFF, the determination base of the big hit lottery state shifts (falls) from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  And it progresses to step S355 and a fall command is transmitted for the control in the main control part 20 (step S355). The fall command is transmitted separately according to the electric support mode (abbreviated as “electric support”) in which the open extension function is activated and in a high base state, and other states. Then, the process ends, and the process returns to step S337 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the special figure probability variation state flag is not set (step S351: ≠ 5A), the process is terminated without determining the fall determination random number, and when the fall lottery is not won (step S353). : NO) does nothing and ends the process, and returns to step S337 in FIG.

(7-2-2. Hit determination processing: FIG. 20)
Next, in FIG. 18, the process proceeds to step S338, and a determination is made as to whether or not the random number value acquired in step S315 (FIG. 16) belongs to a win (a hit determination process at the start of fluctuation) (step S338).

  FIG. 20 shows the details of the hit determination process. The big hit determination random number other than the small hit is determined, and if it is a big hit, the “big hit determination flag” is turned ON (step S356). In the hit determination process, a hit determination (win lottery) is performed based on the value of the special figure probability variation state flag. At that time, the low-probability state is based on the low-probability lottery data (determination table for the low-probability state), and the high-probability state is the high-probability lottery data (determination table for the high-probability state). The hit determination is performed based on. Even when the fluctuation starts during the high probability state, if the winning combination is a falling lottery in the previous falling lottery, a hit determination is performed with the low probability lottery data.

  Next, a random number for determining the small hit is determined. If the small hit is determined, the “small hit determination flag” is turned ON (step S357). The big hit determination flag and the small hit determination flag are used, for example, in step S383 or step S386 in FIG. 25 to determine whether the big hit or the small hit is other than the small hit.

(7-2-3. Special symbol stop symbol setting process: Fig. 21)
Next, the process proceeds to the special symbol stop symbol setting process in step S339 in FIG. 18 to determine the value of the special symbol determination random number (special symbol stop symbol random number) and determine the stop symbol (special symbol stop symbol) (step) S339). At this time, one stop symbol for low probability is selected when in the low probability state, and one stop symbol for high probability is selected and set when in the high probability state.

  Specifically, in this special symbol stop symbol setting process, as shown in FIG. 21, the special symbol determination random number value acquired in step S315 (FIG. 16) is acquired (step S361), and a special symbol stop symbol not shown is acquired. With reference to the table, “special symbol determination data” and “special symbol stop symbol number” corresponding to the random value are set (step S362). This special symbol stop symbol number is used to specify a stop symbol of a specific symbol on the main control unit 20 side, but is used to determine a big hit mode (for example, a round background or a song during a big hit game). You can also.

(7-2-4. Game state transition preparation process: FIG. 22)
Next, in FIG. 18, it progresses to the game state transition preparation process of step S340. As shown in detail in FIG. 22, it is checked whether or not the big hit determination flag (set in step S356 in FIG. 20) is in an ON state (step S363). If it is ON (step S363: YES) Referring to the game state transition table, based on the special symbol determination data (set in step S362 in FIG. 21), the open extension function, the normal map time shortening function, the general map time varying function, the special figure time varying function, the special figure certain function Then, each transition state buffer of the electric support counter is set (step S364). As a result, each time a big hit is made, the functions required for the gaming state to be transferred are set according to the type. Then, the game state transition preparation process ends. If the big hit determination flag is OFF (step S363: NO), the game state transition preparation process is terminated without setting these buffers.

  Here, “electric support” is an abbreviation for electric chew support, and “electric chew support” is a tulip-shaped electric accessory in which a pair of left and right movable wing pieces 47 are provided at the lower start opening 35 so as to be openable and closable ( A state in which an opening extension function is provided with respect to the normal variation winning device 41), that is, a state in which the movable wing piece 47 frequently opens and closes and a game ball easily wins the lower start opening 35 is added to the variation of the special symbol. That means. The “number of times of power support” refers to the number of times of variable display operation of special symbols to which this power support is added. In the case of the present embodiment, the electric chew support is added only 100 times with respect to the number of times of special symbol change display operation after the big hit (see FIG. 33).

  Depending on the type of the ball game machine, there is a different type from the above-described tulip-type electric accessory, for example, a velo-type electric accessory that opens and closes the start port when the velo enters and exits. The term “electric chew support” (electric support), the number of times of electric support, etc., including an electric accessory (ordinary variable winning device 41) that cannot be said to be a tulip type.

(7-2-5. Special symbol variation pattern setting process: FIG. 23)
Next, in FIG. 18, the process proceeds to a special symbol variation pattern setting process in step S341.

  FIG. 23 shows details of the special symbol variation pattern setting process. In this variation pattern setting process, one special symbol variation pattern is selected and determined by lottery according to the current gaming state, ON / OFF of the jackpot determination flag, and the number of reserved balls (step S365). Therefore, one special symbol variation pattern for low probability is selected when in the low probability state, and one special symbol variation pattern for high probability is selected and set when in the high probability state. As a result, the symbol variation time of the special symbol variation pattern, whether the special symbol variation pattern belongs to big hit or lose, etc. are determined.

  In this way, the variation pattern of the special symbol (belonging to either winning or losing) is determined, and as a result, the variation time corresponding to this variation pattern is determined. Therefore, after transmitting the variation pattern designation command for the determined special symbol variation pattern to the effect control unit 24 (step S366), the variation time of this special symbol is set in the special symbol variation timer (step S367), The symbol variation pattern setting process is terminated.

(7-2-6. Special symbol designation command transmission process)
In FIG. 18, the process proceeds to the special symbol designation command transmission process in step 342, and the special symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 (step S342). Therefore, both the special symbol variation pattern designation command (step S366) and the special symbol designation command (step S342) are transmitted to the effect control unit 24 as an effect control command.

  Next, the processing state (special symbol operation status) is switched to “special symbol variation (02H)” (step S343), and the special symbol variation start process is terminated. Then, the process returns to step S305 in FIG. 15 and proceeds to step S310 to update the special symbol display data. As a result, the special symbol management process ends, and the process shifts to a special variable winning device management process (FIG. 14).

(7-3. Special symbol variation processing: Fig. 24)
FIG. 24 shows the details of the special symbol changing process (step S307) that shifts to the case where it is determined that the special symbol is changing (step S306: YES) in the special symbol management process (FIG. 15).

  In the special symbol variation processing of FIG. 24, the special symbol variation timer is first monitored (step S371), and the special symbol variation time set in the special symbol variation timer in step S367 of FIG. 23 is awaited. (Step S371: NO). When the special symbol variation time has elapsed (step S371: YES), a “variation stop command” indicating that the variation of the special symbol has ended and stopped is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 (step S372). Then, the processing state (special symbol operation status) is switched to “special symbol stopped (03H)”, and the variable stop time (for example, 0.5 seconds) for displaying the stop symbol on the special symbol display device 38 is for variable stop. The timer is set (step S373). Thus, the special symbol changing process is terminated and the process returns to step S307 in FIG. 15, the special symbol display data is updated (step S310), and the special symbol management process is terminated. Then, the process proceeds to a special variable winning device management process (FIG. 14).

(7-4. Special symbol fluctuation suspension processing: Fig. 25)
FIG. 25 shows a special symbol variation stop process (step S309) that is shifted to a case where the special symbol operation status is determined to be special symbol stopped (03H) (step S308: YES) in the special symbol management process (FIG. 15). Show details.

  In the special symbol fluctuation stop process of FIG. 25, first, the process waits for the fluctuation stop time (for example, 0.5 seconds) set in the fluctuation stop timer in step S373 (FIG. 24) to pass (step S381: NO). ). That is, until the special symbol variation stop time elapses, the special symbol variation suspension processing is exited without doing anything.

(7-4-1. In the normal gaming state)
When the above-described time for fluctuation stop has elapsed (step S381: YES), the special symbol operation status is switched to “special symbol standby (01H)” (step S382). Then, it is determined whether the stop symbol is a big hit symbol or a lost symbol. That is, the contents of the big hit determination flag and the small hit determination flag which are turned on in steps S356 and S357 of the hit determination process (FIG. 20) are checked in order (steps S383 and S386). If both flags are OFF (step S383: NO, S386: NO), that is, if the stop symbol is a lost symbol, the process proceeds to step S388, and whether or not the value of the electric support counter is zero. Is determined (step S388). In the case of a loss change in the normal gaming state, the value of the electric support number counter is zero, so the determination in step S388 is YES, and the special symbol change suspension process is exited. Returning to FIG. 15, the special symbol display data is updated (step S310), and the special symbol management process is terminated.

(7-4-2. Big hit)
If it is determined in step S383 that the big hit determination flag is ON (big hit excluding small hits) (step S383: YES), the big hit determination flag is turned OFF and then the “big hit flag” is set to ON. (Step S384). At the end of the big hit, each of the open extension function flag, the normal map short function, the special figure predictive function flag, the special figure short function flag, and the special figure predictive function flag set in step S464 (FIG. 32) is turned OFF, While clearing the counter, each of the time reduction state flag, the probability variation state flag, and the latent probability state flag is turned OFF (step S385), and the special symbol variation suspension processing is terminated. Here, “common figure” is an abbreviation for ordinary symbols, and “special figure” is an abbreviation for special symbols. Returning to FIG. 15, the special symbol display data is updated (step S310), and the special symbol management process is terminated.

  When the big hit flag is set to ON, the determination in step S403 of the special variable winning device management process (FIG. 26) described later is YES, and the special variable winning device 42 is 15 as a special gaming state advantageous to the player. A big hit game that performs a round opening action is awarded. In this embodiment, the 15 round opening operation is one type of 15R probability variation big hit that repeats 30 seconds opening (opening of the big prize opening 40) 15 times (round) (see FIG. 33). However, multiple types of big hits with different numbers of rounds, such as 4R probability variation big hits and 7R probability variation big hits that repeat 30 seconds of opening 4 times (round) or 7 times (round), or a big hit that also performs 15 rounds of opening operation. However, a big hit type may be provided such that the first half of all rounds, for example, seven times are released for 30 seconds and the latter half eight times are opened for 0.1 seconds. In some cases, a big hit (for example, a 15R latent probability change big hit that repeats the opening of 0.1 seconds 15 times (round)) may be provided. It should be noted that the release of 0.1 seconds means that the player cannot substantially get a ball even in a special gaming state advantageous to the player.

(7-4-3. Small hits)
If it is determined in step S383 that the big hit determination flag is OFF (step S383: NO), the process proceeds to step S386. If it is determined in step S386 that the small hit determination flag is ON (small hit) (step S386: YES), the small hit determination flag is turned OFF, and then the “small hitting flag” is set to ON. (Step S387).

  When the above-mentioned small hitting flag is set to ON, the determination in step S401 of the special variable winning device management process (FIG. 26) described later becomes YES, and the special variable winning device 42 is released as a special game state for a predetermined round. A big hit game is performed. However, the hit-and-open pattern in the case of small hits repeats the 0.6-second opening twice (round), and therefore practically little ball is obtained.

(7-4-4. With electric Chu support)
In the case of 15R probable big hit, after the big hit game is over, the transition to the probabilistic state with a falling lottery is made, and the open extension function is provided regardless of whether or not the falling lottery is won and falls from a high probability state to a low probability state. The gaming state to be operated, that is, the gaming state to which the electric chew support is given (in this embodiment, the probability changing state or the time shortening state. Hereinafter, the probability changing state or the time shortening state is also referred to as “the state with the electric chew support”) is a predetermined number of times ( In the present embodiment, the game is performed until 100 times of the symbol game (special symbol variable display operation) is completed. However, during the period when the 100 symbol variations (exactly symbol variation display operation) are performed, a falling lottery is carried out every time each symbol variation is performed. When winning, the game state of the main control unit 20 falls from the probability variation state (high probability state) to the short time state (low probability state). Therefore, the period of the state with electric chew support until winning the fall lottery has a high probability of jackpot lottery, and the period of time with the electric chew support until winning the falling lottery and reaching the above 100 times is a big hit The lottery probability is in a low probability state. In addition, when the falling lottery is not won during the period when the symbol variation of 100 times is performed, the gaming state of the main control unit 20 shifts from the probability variation state to the latent probability variation state (both are high probability states) If the falling lottery is won during the latent probability changing state, the latent probability changing state (high probability state) is shifted (falls) to the normal gaming state (low probability state).

  When the value of the electric support number counter determined in step S388 is not zero (step S388: NO), that is, when the number of changes in the special symbol has not yet reached the upper limit of 100, the electric chew support state is set. Since it is continuing, 1 is subtracted from the value of the electric support counter (step S389), and it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter after subtraction has become zero (step S390). In the present embodiment, regardless of whether the current gaming state is a probabilistic change state or a short-time state, the state with the electric chew support always ends with a variation count of 100 times. Therefore, since the value of the electric support counter is not zero until the number of fluctuations is 100, the determination in step S390 is NO, and the special symbol fluctuation suspension processing is exited. Returning to FIG. 15, the special symbol display data is updated (step S310), and the special symbol management process is terminated.

  Thereafter, every time the special symbol variation display operation is executed, the power support counter is decremented by 1 in the special symbol variation suspension processing of FIG. 25 (step S389).

  When the value of the electric support number counter becomes zero (step S390: YES), the electric support number counter is cleared (step S391) because it is the timing when the state with the electric chew support ends. Further, each of the open extension function flag, the normal time function, the normal figure probability changing function flag, the special time function, and the short time state flag are turned off (step S391), and the special symbol variation stop process is terminated. Returning to FIG. 15, the special symbol display data is updated (step S310), and the special symbol management process is terminated.

<8. Special variation winning device management processing: FIG. 26>
Returning to FIG. 14, following the special symbol management process (step S209), a special variable winning device management process is executed (step S210). This special variation winning device management process transmits an excitation control signal for solenoid control to the special variation winning device solenoid 42a based on the result of the big hit in the special symbol management processing (step S209). In this process, the winning opening 40 is controlled to open and close in accordance with a predetermined pattern, and a game related to a big hit (special game) is controlled.

  FIG. 26 shows the details of the special variable winning device management process. First, the main control CPU 201 checks whether or not the small hitting hit flag or big hit hitting flag is set (ON) (steps S401 and S403), and if it is not hitting or hitting big (steps S401: NO, S403). : NO) This special variable winning device management process is terminated without doing anything.

(8-1. Small hit: Fig. 27)
If the small hitting flag is set (ON) (step S401: YES), the process proceeds to the small hit processing in step S402. In this “small winning process”, as shown in FIG. 27, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (predetermined time before the start) before the special winning opening 40 of the special variable winning device 42 is opened (step S411). ). Until the predetermined time before the start elapses (step S411: NO), this special variable winning device operation start pre-processing is exited without doing anything.

  When the predetermined time before the start has elapsed (step S411: YES), in order to control a series of operations (two opening operations of the big winning opening 40) of the special variable winning device 42 in the small hit game, (Special variation winning device) Performs processing according to the operation status. Here, a small hit start command is transmitted when the operation status of the electric accessory is in the big hit start process (00H), the special prize winning opening / closing operation is set while the special variable winning device is operating (02H), and the special variable winning device is not operating. At (03H), a small hit end command is transmitted (steps S413 to S415). Thereby, for example, the special winning opening 40 of the special variable winning device 42 is opened with a quick hitting and opening pattern of “0.6 seconds × 2 times”.

(8-2. Big hit: FIGS. 28 to 33)
In the determination of step 403 in FIG. 26, when the big hit flag is set (ON) (step S403: YES), a series of operations (15 opening operations) of the special variable winning device 42 in the big hit game are controlled. In order to do this, processing (steps S405 to S409) belonging to the respective states is executed according to which of the electric accessory operating statuses is 00H to 04H.

  When the operation status of the electric accessory is in the process of starting the big hit (00H), the “big hit start process” (step S405) is performed, and when it is before the special variable winning device is started (01H), the “special variable winning device is started”. "Pre-processing" (step S406) is performed. If the special variable winning device is operating (02H), "special variable winning device is operating" (step S407) is performed, and the special variable winning device is not operating (03H). If there is, the “special variable winning device operation stop process” (step S408) is performed, and if the big hit end process is being performed (04H), the “big hit end process” (step S409) is performed. “Before starting the special variable prize-winning device” means that the operation of the special variable prize-winning device 42 is in a pre-start state and “special variable prize-winning device is operating” means that the special variable prize-winning device 42 is currently active. The fact that the special variable prize-winning device is being stopped indicates that the special variable prize-winning device 42 is currently stopped and is being continuously determined.

(8-2-1. Big hit start processing: FIG. 28)
FIG. 28 shows details of the jackpot start process (step S405) that is performed when the operation status of the electric accessory is in the process of starting the jackpot start (00H). In the case of a big hit, in the big hit start process, the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is turned ON to switch to “active accessory continuous operation device in operation” (step S421). Here, the accessory continuous operation device refers to a functional unit for operating the special variable prize winning device 42 for one round continuously for a predetermined number of times. Next, the operation status of the electric accessory is switched to “Before starting the special variable winning device operation (01H)” (step S422). Then, the maximum number of rounds (for example, 15 times) and the opening effect time (for example, 10 seconds) are set (step S423). Here, the opening effect time is an interval interval from the time when the variation stop timer time of step S373 has elapsed and the winning is confirmed until the operation of the special variable prize winning device 42 starts, and the interval where the opening effect is performed. Refers to a defined time span. Then, a jackpot start command is transmitted (step S424), and the jackpot start process is terminated.

(8-2-2. Preliminary processing for starting operation of special variable winning device: FIG. 29)
FIG. 29 shows the details of “special variable prize winning apparatus operation start pre-processing” (step S406) performed when the electric accessory operating status is before the special variable prize winning apparatus operation start (01H). In the special variable winning device operation pre-start processing, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (predetermined time before starting) has elapsed before the special winning opening 40 of the special variable winning device 42 is opened (step S431). Here, as the predetermined time before the start, in the first round, after the special symbol stop time of the variable stop timer in step S381 has passed and the winning is determined, the operation of the special variable winning device 42 starts. The opening production time (set in step S423 in FIG. 28) is monitored, but when passing through step S431 in the second and subsequent rounds, the interval time between rounds (opening set in step S455 in FIG. 31). The previous interval time) is monitored.

  Until the predetermined time before the start elapses (step S431: NO), the special variable prize winning device operation pre-start process is exited without doing anything.

  When the predetermined time before the start elapses (step S431: YES), the special prize winning device opening time (30 seconds in the case of a promising big hit) is set, and the big prize winning number counter is cleared to zero. (Step S432). Then, the operation status of the electric accessory is switched to “special variable winning device is operating (02H)” (step S433). Also, the operation pattern of the open / close door 42b is set according to the operation pattern of the special variable prize winning device 42, and based on this, an excitation control signal for solenoid control is transmitted to the special variable prize winning device solenoid 42a, and the open door 42b is operated to increase the size. The winning opening 40 is opened (step S434). Then, the special variable winning device operation start process is terminated.

(8-2-3. Special Fluctuation Prize Winner Operating Process: Fig. 30)
FIG. 30 shows details of the “special variable prize winning device operating process” (step S407) performed when the electric accessory operating status is in operation of the special variable winning prize device (02H). In the special variable winning device operating process, it is determined whether or not a winning ball to the special winning opening 40 of the special variable winning device is detected (step S441).

  When a winning ball to the big winning opening 40 is detected (step S441: YES), 1 is added to “the number of winning big winning openings” (step S442), and a big winning opening winning command indicating that is given to the effect control unit. 24 (step S453). Then, the process proceeds to step S444. On the other hand, when a winning ball to the big winning opening 40 is not detected, the process proceeds to step S444 without performing these processes (steps S442 to S443).

  If it progresses to step S444, it will be judged whether the number of big winning award winnings after addition became the maximum number of winnings (step S444). If the number of winning prizes has not reached the maximum winning number (step S444: NO), the time that the preset winning opening 40 is open (the opening time of the big winning opening: 30 seconds set in step S432) is set. It is determined whether or not it has elapsed (step S445). Then, if the number of winning prizes does not reach the maximum winning number (step S444: NO) and the opening time of the big winning opening has not passed (step S445: NO), nothing is done and this special variable prize is won. The device management process ends.

  When the number of winning prizes reaches the maximum winning number (step S444: YES), the winning prize opening 40 is closed (step S446), and an interval command is transmitted (step S447). Then, the operation status of the electric accessory is switched to “Special variable prize winning device operation stopped (03H)”. Further, a remaining ball discharge time (for example, 2 seconds) for closing the special variable winning device for discharging the remaining balls is set (step S449).

  Even if the number of winning prizes reaches the maximum number of winnings, if the winning time of the big winnings has elapsed (step S445: YES), the winning prize opening 40 is closed at that time, and the operation status of the electric accessory is displayed. Is switched to “Special floating prize winning device operation stopped (03H)”. Then, the special variable winning device operating process is terminated.

(8-2-4. Special Fluctuation Prize Winning Device Operation Stop Process: Fig. 31)
FIG. 31 shows the details of the “special variable prize winning device operation stop process” (step S408) performed when the operation status of the electric accessory is in the special variable winning device operation stoppage (03H). In the special variable winning device operation stop processing, whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the special winning opening 40 was closed, that is, the closing time (2 seconds) set as the remaining ball discharge time in step S449 has elapsed. Whether or not (step S451). Until the remaining ball discharge time elapses (step S451: NO), this special variable prize winning device operation stop process is exited without doing anything.

  If the remaining ball discharge time has elapsed (step S451: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of operations (number of rounds) of the special variable winning device has reached a predetermined maximum number (here, 15 rounds) (step S452). . During the period up to 15 rounds, which is the maximum number of rounds (step S452: NO), the electric accessory operation status is switched to “Before starting the special variable winning device operation (01H)” (step S453). Then, “1” is added to the “special variable winning device operation count” (step S454), the current value of the number of rounds is updated, and the interval time before opening is set (step S455).

  When the maximum number of rounds has been reached in the determination in step S452 (step S452: YES), the electric accessory operation status is switched to “Big hit end processing (04H)” (step S456). Further, an ending effect time (for example, 5 seconds) is set (step S457), an ending effect command is transmitted (step S458), and the special variable prize winning device operation continuation determination process ends.

(8-2-5. Big hit end processing: FIGS. 32 to 33)
FIG. 32 shows the details of the “hit winning process” (step S409) performed when the operation status of the electric utility item is the jackpot finishing process (04H). In this jackpot ending process, the ending effect time (5 seconds) set in step S457 has elapsed, that is, an interval section after the big winning opening 40 of the special variable winning device 42 in the final round is closed. It is determined whether or not it has been done (step S461). Until the ending effect time (5 seconds) elapses, nothing is done and the big hit end process is exited (step S461: NO).

  On the other hand, when the ending effect time has elapsed (step S461: YES), the big hit flag is cleared and the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is turned OFF (step S462). (Step S463). Then, as various settings at the end of the big hit, the value of each transition state buffer set in step S364 of the game state transition preparation process (FIG. 22) is set in each state flag (step S464). This process corresponds to a game state transition preparation setting process for shifting the gaming state after the big hit to a predetermined probability changing state.

  Specifically, in accordance with the “big hit end game state transition setting table” shown in FIG. 33, the release extension function flag, the normal figure short function flag, the general figure correct function flag, the special figure short function flag, the special figure correct function flag, A power support counter is set (step S364). Further, for the probability variation state and the short time state grasped based on these information, a special figure certain variation state flag (probability variation state flag) and a special diagram short state flag (short time state flag) are set.

  Next, the prefetch ground state flag of the prefetch ground state setting unit 203a is set to “high probability state (shown as high probability in the drawing)” (step S465).

  Further, when both the special figure short state flag and the special figure certain change state flag are set (step S466: YES, step S467: YES), the “special figure certain change short state flag” is turned ON (step S468). ). Then, the process proceeds to step SS469, and each transition state buffer is cleared. On the other hand, when the special figure short time state flag is not set (step S466: NO) or when the special figure certain change state flag is not set (step S467: NO), the process proceeds directly to step SS469, where each transition state is set. Clear the buffer.

  Thereafter, the gaming state notification information is updated (step S470), and a jackpot end command is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 as a gaming state command including the gaming state notification information (step S471). Thereby, the fact that the gaming state has shifted from the big hit state to the probable change state or the like is notified by a 7-segment display or a lamp.

  Thereafter, the process returns to step S409 in FIG. 26 to finish the special variable winning device management process, and returns to FIG. 14, followed by the LED management process (step S211) and the external terminal management after the special variable winning device management process. The process (step S212) is executed. Then, the timer interrupt process is terminated, and the process returns from the interrupt process routine to the main routine.

<9. Processing on the production control unit side: FIGS.
Next, the process (FIGS. 34 to 41) on the production control unit side will be described.

(9-1. Production control side main process: FIG. 34)
When the gaming machine body is turned on and receives the power-on signal from the power supply board 31, the effect control unit 24 starts the effect control-side main process shown in FIG. In this effect control side main process, step S501 is performed as the first process after the power is turned on, and in other cases, steps S502 to S505 are performed as processes during normal operation.

  First, the effect control board 24 performs necessary initial settings before the start of the game operation as the first process after the power is turned on (step S501).

  Next, effect random number update processing is executed as processing during normal operation (step S502). In this effect random number update process, the random number value for effect lottery used mainly for selecting effect contents is regularly updated.

  Next, a command reception interrupt, a timer interrupt, an external INT, etc. are set in an interrupt enabled state (step S503), and then an interrupt disabled state is set (step S504). Then, the watchdog timer is cleared (step S505), and the process from step S502 to step S505 is executed in a loop process unless power interruption occurs.

(9-2. Command reception interrupt processing: FIG. 35)
Next, a command reception interrupt process that is executed when the effect control command from the main control unit 20 is received will be described.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing command reception interrupt processing on the effect control side. This command reception interrupt process is a process that is executed with priority over an effect control side timer interrupt process (FIG. 36) described later when an effect control command is received from the main control unit 20.

  When the effect control unit 24 receives the effect control command from the main control unit 20, first, the register is saved in a predetermined stack area (step S 506), and then the control command is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 242. (Step S507), the register is restored (Step S508). When various control commands sent from the main control unit 20 are received, an INT interrupt is generated, and when a control command is received in this reception interrupt process, it is stored in the command reception buffer.

(9-3. Production control side timer interrupt processing: FIG. 36)
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an effect control side timer interrupt process activated by interruption every predetermined time (2 ms) in the effect control side main process in the effect control board 24.

  First, the effect control CPU 241 executes a register saving process for saving the register to a predetermined stack area (step S601). Next, the watchdog timer that monitors the program abnormality is cleared, and the timer count is restarted (step S602). When the program is in a runaway state, the watchdog timer is timed up, the production CPU is automatically reset, and the runaway state is restored.

  Next, periodic update processing is performed (step S603). In this periodic update process, the initial value of the effect random number used for selecting the effect pattern and the contents of various timers necessary for the execution of the effect pattern are updated for each interrupt. A representative of the various timers is a timer that manages a time schedule relating to the production of effects. For example, the decorative symbols are variably displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 that is substantially within the same period as the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 38 (within the special symbol variation period). Within the variation period (decoration pattern variation period), the production content of what production pattern on the time axis, and with what time width, the decoration lamp 45, the speaker 46, and the liquid crystal display device as production means The time schedule of whether to make it appear by 36 etc. is time-controlled by this timer.

  Next, an input monitoring process for monitoring inputs from various switches is performed (step S604). It is also monitored here whether or not the frame effect button 13 has been turned ON.

  Next, as an effect determination management process, a command analysis process (step S605) and an effect scenario update process (step S606) are executed. And steps S607-S609 are performed as production output management processing.

  First, a command analysis process (step S605) for determining an effect scenario based on the received control command is executed. In this command analysis process, whether or not a control command is received from the main control unit 20, that is, whether or not a control command is stored in the command reception buffer is monitored for each interrupt. For example, when a variation pattern designation command is received and the variation pattern designation code is stored in the reception buffer, this variation pattern designation code is read out in the command analysis process, and the corresponding pattern pattern table (not shown) is referred to. Determine the production pattern.

  Next, effect scenario update processing (step S606) is executed. In this effect scenario update process, based on the content of the effect scenario determined in the command analysis process (step S605), a control signal (image effect control signal) for operating the liquid crystal display device 36 is created, and a lamp or LED And a control signal (light emission control signal and sound control signal) for operating the speaker 46 is generated. Then, the created control signal is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 243. Further, as the production scenario progresses, the image production control signal is output to the liquid crystal display device 36, and sound and LED control signals (light emission control signal and audio control signal) are matched to the image production. Also output.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S606, it is determined whether there is an audio control signal for sound data to be reproduced in the predetermined command storage area as the contents of the effect output management processing (step S607). If there is an audio control signal (step S607: YES), the audio LSI audio control signal is input at a timing that requires sound reproduction, and the sound is output from the speaker 46 through the sound source IC (step S608). Thereby, the sound effect according to the production scenario is generated from the speaker 46.

  Subsequently, LED output processing is executed (step S609). This LED output process receives this information when the audio control signal is transmitted to the sound LSI, and transmits the light emission control signal to the decoration lamp 45 or the LED in accordance with the corresponding effect, and turns it on or blinks to produce the effect by light. Is realized.

  Then, the contents of the saved register are restored (step S610), thereby terminating the effect control side timer interruption process.

<10. Contents of command analysis processing: FIGS. 37 to 41>
Next, the contents of the command analysis process (step S605) will be specifically described.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the contents of the command analysis process (step S605). Here, when a new control command is received from the main control unit 20 (step S701: YES), the received data is stored in the command reception buffer in the effect control RAM 243 (FIG. 3) (step S502). Then, the received command stored in the effect control RAM 243 is read to analyze what the command is. In relation to the present invention, whether or not the received command is a control command that establishes a trigger for transition to the production mode, whether or not it is a pending addition command transmitted in step S317 in FIG. 16, and transmitted in step S342 in FIG. It is determined whether or not the command is a special symbol designation command (steps S703, S705, S707). If it is not these control commands, the process proceeds to step S709. Step S709 in FIG. 37 collectively shows processing for setting execution instructions based on received commands when other received commands are received. Z) ”is included here.

(10-1. Production mode transition lottery processing: FIG. 38)
In the command analysis process of FIG. 37, when a control command is received, it is determined whether or not a stage mode transition opportunity has been established (step S703). In this example, there are three types of triggers for changing the production mode: (a) receiving the jackpot end command transmitted in step S471 (FIG. 32); (C) a specific super reach fluctuation pattern command with the highest expectation degree of jackpots is received, (c) a fluctuation pattern command other than the specific fluctuation pattern command (for example, the above three types of SP reach) A non-super-reach variation pattern other than the specific SP reach with the highest expectation degree of the above, or a non-super-reach variation pattern such as a normal reach variation pattern or a loss variation pattern) and a production mode performed on the production control unit side Having won the transition opportunity lottery, (d) Loss fluctuation pattern A command is received a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times), and (e) a power support end command (remaining power support count command indicating that the remaining power support count transmitted in step S336 (FIG. 18) is zero) is received. And so on.

  If any of the above-described production mode transition triggers is established (step S703: YES), the process proceeds to the production mode transition lottery process (step S704).

  FIG. 37 shows the details of the effect mode transition lottery process, and refers to the transition mode distribution table (FIGS. 6 and 7) to select the transition destination effect mode (step S801). That is, according to the state category determined by the combination of the four factors of the status category association table in FIG. 6 (probability level, presence / absence of electric-chu support, presence / absence of falling within the holding, presence / absence of continuous change in the holding) According to the selection ratio of the effect mode transition lottery table of No. 7, one of the background effect modes A to E shown in FIG. 8 is determined as the effect mode of the transition destination (step S801). The lottery effect mode is set (step S802).

(10-2. Continuous notice determination processing: FIG. 39)
FIG. 39 shows the details of the continuous notice determination process (step S706) executed when the hold addition command transmitted in step S317 of the start port check process (FIG. 16) is received (step S705: YES).

  When a hold addition command is received, the content of the command is first analyzed (step S811), and the number of held balls and the type information of the prefetch result are grasped. For example, the upper byte is B8 [H] (3 pending winning designation) and the lower byte is 32 [H] (losing fluctuation), the upper byte is B8 [H] (holding 3 winning designation), and the lower byte is 70. The winning prize of [H] (win fluctuation), the falling byte winning of B9 [H] (4 winning winning designation) and the lower byte of 02 [H] (falling), etc. are grasped.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first continuous notice counter is zero (step S812). If the first continuous notice counter is not zero (step S812: NO), that is, if the continuous notice effect is being performed, the process proceeds to step S821 without doing anything.

  Here, the “first continuous notice counter” is set to a number corresponding to the number of reserved storage in step S827 of the hold addition display process (FIG. 40) described below, and the prefetch target hold is used for the symbol variation display operation. It is a counter that counts the number of continuous notices of the hold display system. Therefore, this first continuous notice counter is present at the time of winning in order to manage the number of symbol fluctuations equal to the number of reserved storages existing at the time of winning when the pre-reading notice lottery is won (step S814: YES). The value of the number of reserved balls (the number of stored memories), for example, when there are three reserved memories, “3” is set (step S827), and the set value is changed to step S828 in FIG. In step S828, 1 is subtracted to zero in the last symbol variation of the continuous notice. The reason for determining whether or not the first continuous notice counter is zero in step S812 is that, after the first prefetch notice lottery (step S813) is performed, the prefetch is again performed during the maximum number of continuous notice effects performed thereafter. This is to prevent the notice lottery (second and subsequent times) from being repeated.

  Next, when the first continuous notice counter is zero (step S812: YES), the process proceeds to step S813, and in response to the hold addition command, the change start time change system (image display change system) and the winning change system (hold display change). A pre-reading notice lottery is performed as to whether or not the pre-reading notice is to be executed (step S813). Then, a determination is made as to whether or not these pre-reading notice lotteries have been won (step S814).

  On the other hand, if the prefetch notice lottery is not won (step S814: NO), the process proceeds to step S821 without doing anything.

  On the other hand, if the pre-reading notice lottery is won (step S814: YES), the process proceeds to step S815 to determine whether or not the type information of the lower byte of the received hold addition command is “falling” (step S815). ). When it is not “falling” (step S815: NO), that is, when it is a loss fluctuation or hit fluctuation without falling, the notice selection table before falling corresponding to the number of holdings in FIG. 9 is set (step S816). In the case of “falling” (step S815: YES), that is, when there is a loss variation accompanied by falling, a notice selection table after falling corresponding to the number of holdings in FIG. 10 is set (step S817). In any case, with reference to the set notice selection table, the continuity rank of the change start notice effect (lightning notice 362) to appear in the current effect mode is drawn (step S818). Here, as the continuity rank, the types of the notice effects classified according to the difference in the number of times of the notice effects are selected. However, the types of the notice effects that are classified according to the difference in the number of continuations of the notice effects and the difference in the color or the danger pattern of the notice effects may be drawn.

  Then, the number of continuations corresponding to the continuity rank of the lottery notice effect is set in the second continuous notice counter (step S819). Here, the “second continuous notice counter” is a counter that counts the number of continuations of the change notice notice effect at the start of change (this continuation number may not continue until the prefetch target hold), and the fluctuation continues across the hold. It is a counter (step S833 in FIG. 41) that is decremented by 1 every time a start-time change notice effect is executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the pending addition display process in step S821.

(10-2-1. Hold addition display processing: FIG. 40)
FIG. 40 shows details of the hold addition display process (FIG. 39, step S821). This hold addition display process is a process for mainly setting a hold display change type notice effect scenario based on the prefetch notice lottery result in the hold information management area (RAM 243). This holding information management area is provided with first (N = 1) to fourth (N = 4) holding information management areas corresponding to the number of holding balls, each having a storage area for effect scenario data related to holding display. It is configured to include.

  The hold information management area is shifted as necessary. This will be described. Step S709 in FIG. 37 includes “variation pattern designation command reception processing (not shown)”. When a variation pattern designation command is received, the hold information management area provided in the RAM 243 is shifted. . That is, the reserved storage area (Nth reserved information management area) corresponding to the number of reserved balls = N in the RAM 243 is shifted to the reserved storage area (N-1th reserved information management area) corresponding to the number of reserved balls = N−1. Thus, an empty area is created by overwriting, and information existing in the reserved storage area corresponding to the empty area is cleared. The effect control CPU 241 can specify what type of hold display is to be performed for what number of hold balls by referring to what notice effect scenario is stored in the hold information management area. It has become. Note that the above-described shift of the hold storage area and the hold display regarding the hold information may be performed based on the receipt of the hold subtraction command transmitted in step S333 in FIG.

  In the hold addition display process of FIG. 40, first, it is determined whether or not the first continuous notice counter is zero (step S824). If the first continuous notice counter is not zero (step S824: NO), that is, if there is a continuous notice effect, the process proceeds to step S828, and 1 is subtracted from the first continuous notice counter, and the process returns to step S821.

  Next, it is checked whether or not the prefetch notice lottery is won (step S825). When the pre-reading notice lottery is won (step S825: YES), one of the dedicated hold display effect scenarios is selected by lottery, and the dedicated hold display effect scenario based on the lottery result corresponds to the currently held winning ball Is set in the hold information management area (step S826). For example, if the information on the number of reserved balls held by the hold addition command based on the currently-held winning ball indicates three, the effect scenario is set in the third reserved information management area.

  Then, a numerical value corresponding to the number of reserved balls is set in the first continuous notice counter (step S827). Thereafter, 1 is subtracted from the first continuous notice counter (step S828), and the hold addition display process is exited. Therefore, when first entering the hold addition display process of FIG. 40 and setting the numerical values of the dedicated hold display effect scenario and the first continuous notice counter (steps S826 and S827), the first continuous notice counter is started from the second time. Is not zero (step S824: NO), bypassing these setting processes (steps S826 and S827), the process proceeds to step S828, and only the process of subtracting 1 from the first continuous notice counter is performed.

  This hold addition display process (step 821 in FIG. 39, details are shown in FIG. 40) and the notice effect lottery process (FIG. 37, details is shown in FIG. 41) in step S708 are executed by steps S811 to S819 constituting the continuous notice execution determination means. When it is determined that the continuous notice effect can be executed, a continuous notice effect control means for generating a continuous notice effect for a predetermined effect means is configured.

  Of these, the hold addition display process (step S821) is a process related to the notice display effect of the hold display change system (change system at start-up), and the predetermined effect means is provided in advance in the same number as the maximum number of reservations. The hold indicators a to d, which are hold display means that are set in the activated state by the same number as the existing hold storage number at the time of the prefetch determination, are controlled as follows. That is, in the hold addition display process (step S821), when it is determined by the continuous notice execution determination means (steps S811 to S819) that the continuous notice effect is executable (the determination in step 825 is YES at this time), the hold display is performed. The hold display mode of the corresponding hold display unit among the devices a to d is changed to a predetermined pre-read notice display mode according to the selected dedicated hold display effect scenario. Then, the continuous notice effect is generated by causing this to continuously appear across the existing hold memory except for the currently changing display operation.

  Specifically, the hold addition display process in step S821 sets a hold display mode according to the hold storage as a notice display effect of the hold display change system, for example, one of blue, yellow, green, and red. A color is selected by lottery and displayed as a reserved color. If the pre-reading result is a win, any color is selected by lottery from the entire rainbow color included in the selection target color and displayed as a reserved color.

  On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice lottery is not won (step S825: NO), the normal hold display effect scenario is set in the hold information management area (step S729). Thereby, the hold display based on the winning hold storage is displayed as a normal white hold.

(10-3. Notice effect lottery processing: FIG. 41)
FIG. 41 shows details of the notice effect lottery process (step S708) executed when the special symbol designation command transmitted in step S342 of the special symbol variation start process (FIG. 18) is received (step S707: YES). It is a thing.

  When this special symbol designation command is received, it is first determined whether or not the value of the second continuous notice counter is zero (step S831). When the value of the second continuous notice counter is zero (step S831: YES), the continuity rank change start notice effect (lightning notice 362) drawn in step S818 of FIG. 39 is set (step S832). ). As a result, in the production means (liquid crystal display device 36, light display device 45a including lamps and LEDs, sound generation device 46a including speaker 46, movable body, etc.), a change start notification effect (for example, red lightning warning) 362) will appear repeatedly for the number of continuations according to the continuity rank. At this time, the lightning notice can be accompanied by an emphasis color, sound, or behavior of the movable body according to the continuity rank.

  Thereafter, 1 is subtracted from the second continuous notice counter (step S833), and it is determined whether or not the value of the second continuous notice counter has become zero (step S834). At the same time, it is determined whether or not the value of the first continuous notice counter has become zero (step S835).

  If the value of the second continuous notice counter is not yet zero (step S834: NO), it is in the middle of the continuous notice by the change-type notice effect at the start of change, and if the value of the first continuous notice counter is not yet zero ( Step S835: NO), since it is in the middle of the pending display change series advance notice, the notice effect lottery process is directly exited and the process returns to Step S708 of FIG.

  Even if the change-type continuous notice at the start of change is executed a predetermined number of times, the pending display change-type notice may still be in progress. Therefore, when the value of the first continuous notice counter becomes zero (step S834: YES), the pre-read target hold is used for the symbol variation display operation and the value of the first continuous notice counter becomes zero (step S835). : YES), a normal notice effect according to the variation pattern is selected by lottery (step S836). Thereafter, the notice effect lottery process is exited, and the process returns to step S708 in FIG.

<11-1. (Specific example 1: FIG. 42)
FIG. 42 shows a specific example 1 in which the effect mode transition is performed. This specific example 1 deals with a form in which the effect mode lottery table Tc or Td in parentheses is selected in the state sections K1 to K4 (probability variation state) and K9 to K10 (time reduction state) in FIG. . At the time t1 in the figure, the 15R probable big win is won, and thereafter the symbol fluctuation display operation with electric support is started from the time t2 when the 15R big hit game ends, until the time te when the 100th symbol fluctuation comes. In this example, a drop-in prize occurs (time t6), and various performance mode transition triggers are established (time t2 to t5, t7 to t8). For the sake of simplicity, it is assumed that there is no reserved memory related to the falling prize during the big hit game.

(A) When a jackpot end command is received (time t2 in FIG. 42)
In the case of a big hit game, if no hold memory related to the drop-in / out prize is generated and a mode change trigger is established at time t2 in FIG. 42 (step S703: YES), an effect mode change lottery process (step In step S704, details are transferred to step S801 in FIG. 38, where the transfer destination mode distribution table is referred to, and the transfer destination rendering mode is selected in accordance with the state classification (step S801 in FIG. 38). The game situation at this time corresponds to the state classification K4 (high-base probability change state, no fall-on-hold winning and no big hit on-hold winning) in FIG. Therefore, the production mode transition lottery table Td is selected in the state division K4 of the state division association table in FIG. 6, and the production mode transition lottery table Td is selected. Selection is made at a selection ratio of 30% or 60% (step S801 in FIGS. 7 and 38).

  FIG. 42 shows a case where the effect mode C (the evening background in FIG. 8) is selected at a selection ratio of 60%. In consideration of the effect mode D in which the big hit is determined and the effect mode E that is the chance time effect, the effect mode C (the evening background in FIG. 8) having the highest high probability of expectation among the effect modes A to C. ) Means that the lottery was selected. When the effect mode C is set (step S802 in FIG. 38), the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is switched to the evening background in FIG. 8, and the corresponding effect BGM flows from the speaker. Therefore, the player guesses that the gaming state is in a high probability state by shifting to the production mode C (evening background).

  At time t2, when the on-hold big hit lottery is won (state category K3), the effect mode transition lottery table Tc is selected, and thereby the effect modes A, B, C, and D are 10% and 30%. , 50%, and 10% (step S801 in FIGS. 7 and 38). That is, regarding the high probability expectation, the production mode transition lottery tables Tc and Td show the same tendency (the order of production modes A, B, and C is higher), but the production mode is selected by the production mode transition lottery table Tc. There is a possibility that the production mode D for determining the jackpot will be selected. This relationship is the same at times t4, t5, t7, and t8, which will be described later.

(B) Non-roll-off prize (time t3 in FIG. 42)
At time t3 in FIG. 42, it is assumed that a hold storage related to a non-falling prize occurs under the production mode C. Here, the case 1 described with reference to FIG. 11 (no fall-on-hold winning) will be described as an example.

  FIG. 11A shows a state in which a new winning ball is generated and “hold 4” is generated under a state where the number of stored storage is three, and the hold data is prefetched. Note that “hold 4” is “pre-read target hold” related to a non-falling prize.

  When the pre-reading target hold of “hold 4” occurs, the effect control unit 24 performs a lottery as to whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice by the continuous notice effect (FIG. 39, step S813). If it is determined that the pre-reading lottery is won and it is determined that the falling lottery is not won (FIG. 39, steps S814: YES, S815: NO), a pre-falling notice selection table corresponding to the number of holds is set ( FIG. 39, step S816). In this example, the notice selection table before the fall of FIG. Then, from the time when the symbol variation of “hold 1” is started and the number of reserved memories is reduced to three as shown in FIG. A lottery for the rank is performed (FIG. 39, step S818). Since the current gaming state is in the production mode C, there is no notice on the table of FIG. 9D, 1 notice α, 2 notice β, 3 notice γ, 4 notice δ is 0%, 10 %, 10%, 30%, and 50%.

  In this example, it is assumed that the four-time notice δ having a selection ratio of 50% is selected on the table of FIG. For this reason, four times up to the hold 4 (pre-reading target hold) related to the non-falling prize is set in the second continuous notice counter as the number of continuous notices (step S819). Thus, as shown in FIGS. 11B to 11E, the lightning warning 362 and the sound effect thereof appear in the four symbol variation display operations of the hold 1 to the hold 4 and the continuous notice effect is executed. It will be.

  On the other hand, regarding the continuous notice effect of the winning change system (holding display changing system), when it is determined that the “hold 4” hold memory has been generated and the prefetch notice lottery has been won, the process of step S825 of FIG. Since the determination is YES, a dedicated hold display effect scenario is set (FIG. 40, step S826), and “4” corresponding to the hold storage number is set in the first continuous notice counter (FIG. 40, step S827). As a result, the reserved storage position of the “hold 4” changes to, for example, red, and is continuously displayed while sequentially shifting the display position until the reserved storage of the “hold 4” is subjected to the symbol variation display operation. become.

  In case 1 of FIG. 11, the number of continuations of the change-type continuous notice at the start of change (the number of times the lightning notice 362 is continuously displayed across the hold) is the number of continuations of the change-type continuous notice at the time of winning (“hold” 4 ”is the same as the number of times that the red holding position is continuously displayed across the holdings). If the game state falls to a low probability state or if it is a fall-on-hold winning, the notice selection table after the fall in FIG. It may end before reaching the same number of continuations. However, in this example, the mode is shifted to the production mode C (evening background), and further, the continuous notice production by the lightning notice 362 reaches the red hold position of “hold 4”, that is, the “hold 4” of red hold is displayed. It continues until it is used for the variable display operation. Therefore, the player is convinced that the gaming state has not fallen into the low probability state.

(C) When a specific super reach variation pattern command is received (time t4 in FIG. 42)
When a specific super reach variation pattern command is received at time t4 in FIG. 42 and the mode transition trigger is established (step S703: YES), the production mode transition lottery process (step S704, details of step S801 in FIG. 38) is performed. The transition destination mode distribution table is referred to, and the transition destination production mode is selected in accordance with the state classification (step S801 in FIG. 38). The game situation at this time is not different from that at time t2, and is in the state category K4 in FIG. 6 (high-base probability change state, no on-hold falling win, no on-hold big hit win). Therefore, the production mode transition lottery table Td is selected in the state division K4 of the state division association table in FIG. 6, and thereby the production modes A, B, and C are selected at selection ratios of 10%, 30%, and 60% ( Step S801 in FIGS. 7 and 38). FIG. 42 shows a case where the effect mode B (the daytime background in FIG. 8) is selected at a selection ratio of 30%. This indicates that among the production modes A to C, the production mode B (the daytime background in FIG. 8) having the second highest probability of high probability has been transferred and lottery. When the effect mode B is set (step S802 in FIG. 38), the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is switched to the daytime background in FIG. 8, and the corresponding effect BGM flows from the speaker. Therefore, the player is a little worried that the game state may have fallen to a low probability state due to the transition from the effect mode C (evening background) to the effect mode B (day background).

(D) When winning the effect mode lottery (time t5 in FIG. 42)
At time t5 in FIG. 42, when a change pattern command other than a specific super reach change pattern is received and a mode change opportunity is established by winning the effect mode change lottery performed on the effect control unit 24 side (step) S703: YES).

  Also in this case, the process shifts to the effect mode transition lottery process (step S704, details of step S801 in FIG. 38), and refers to the transfer destination mode distribution table and draws the transfer destination effect mode according to the state classification (FIG. 38 step S801). The game situation at this time is not different from that at time t2, and is in the state category K4 in FIG. 6 (high-base probability change state, no on-hold falling win, no on-hold big hit win). Therefore, the effect mode transition lottery table Td is selected in the category K4 of the state category association table in FIG. 6, and thereby the effect modes A, B, and C are selected at selection ratios of 10%, 30%, and 60% (FIG. 6). 7. Step S801 in FIG. FIG. 42 shows a case where the effect mode C (the evening background in FIG. 8) is selected at a selection ratio of 60%. This indicates that, among the production modes A to C, the production mode C (the evening background in FIG. 8) with the highest high probability expectation has been selected. When the effect mode C is set (step S802 in FIG. 38), the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is switched to the evening background in FIG. 8, and the corresponding effect BGM flows from the speaker. Therefore, the player estimates that the gaming state has not fallen to the low probability state by returning from the production mode B (daytime background) to the production mode C (evening background).

(E) In the case of a drop-in prize (time t6 in FIG. 42)
At time t6 in FIG. 42, it is assumed that a hold storage related to a drop-in prize has occurred under the effect mode C. Here, the case 2 described with reference to FIG. 12 (with a fall-on-hold winning) will be described as an example.

  FIG. 12A shows a situation in which a new winning ball is generated and “hold 4” is generated under a state where the number of stored storage is three, and the hold data is prefetched. Note that “hold 4” is “pre-read target hold” related to the falling-in prize.

  When the hold storage of “hold 4” occurs, the effect control unit 24 performs a lottery as to whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice by the continuous notice effect (FIG. 39, step S813). When it is determined that the pre-reading notice lottery is won and it is determined that the falling lottery is won (FIG. 39, step S814: YES, S815: YES), a notice selection table after falling corresponding to the number of holds is set ( FIG. 39, step S817). In this example, the notice selection table after the fall of FIG. Then, from the time when the symbol variation of “hold 1” is started and the number of reserved memories is reduced to three as shown in FIG. A lottery for the rank is performed (FIG. 39, step S818). Since the current gaming state is in the production mode C, there is no notice on the table of FIG. 10D, 1 notice α, 2 notice β, 3 notice γ, 4 notice δ is 30%, 10 %, 40%, 20% and 0% are selected.

  In this example, it is assumed that the twice notice β having a selection ratio of 40% is selected on the table of FIG. For this reason, two times up to the hold 2 before the hold 4 (holding for prefetching) related to the non-falling winning a prize is set as the number of continuous notices in the second continuous notice counter (step S819). As a result, as shown in FIGS. 12B to 12E, the lightning warning 362 and its sound effect appear and the continuous warning effect is executed in each symbol variation display operation for two times from the hold 1 to the hold 2. It will be.

  However, with respect to the continuous notice effect of the winning change system (holding display changing system), the determination of step S825 in FIG. 40 is performed when it is determined that the “hold 4” hold memory has been generated and the prefetch notice lottery has been won. Is YES, a dedicated hold display effect scenario is set (FIG. 40, step S826), and “4” corresponding to the hold storage number is set in the first continuous notice counter (FIG. 40, step S827). As a result, the reserved storage position of the “hold 4” changes to, for example, red, and is continuously displayed while sequentially shifting the display position until the reserved storage of the “hold 4” is subjected to the symbol variation display operation. become.

  In case 2 of FIG. 12, the number of continuations of the change-type continuous notice effect at the start of change (the number of times the lightning notice 362 is continuously displayed across the hold) is the number of times of the above-mentioned change-type continuous notice at the time of winning ("hold" 4 ”does not coincide with the number of times the red hold position is continuously displayed across the hold. If the game state falls to a low probability state or if it is a fall-on-hold winning, the notice selection table after the fall in FIG. It may end before reaching the same number of continuations. In this example as well, although the transition is made to the production mode C (evening background) with the highest probability of high probability, the continuous notice production by the lightning notice 362 does not continue until the red hold position of “hold 4”. When “Pending 2” in the foreground is used for the variable display operation, it is finished. Therefore, the player can deduce that there is a possibility that the gaming state has fallen into the low probability state.

(F) When the number of times of the loss variation display operation continues for a predetermined number of times (time t7 in FIG. 42)
Time t7 in FIG. 42 shows a case where it is determined that the mode transition opportunity has been established (step S703: YES) because the number of times of the loss variation display operation has continued for a predetermined number of times. In this example, a loss variation number counter is provided on the side of the effect control unit 24, and the counter is used to accumulate the number of received loss variation pattern commands. When it reaches 30 times n (n is an integer equal to or greater than 1), it is determined that a mode transition opportunity has been established (step S703: YES). However, every time the variation display operation number of times reaches 30 times the predetermined number (n times 30 times (n is an integer greater than or equal to 1 in FIG. 42)), the fact that the variation display operation has reached 30 times. A control command including information may be transmitted from the main control unit 20, and when the effect control unit 24 receives this, it may be configured to determine that the mode transition opportunity has been established in step S <b> 703.

  Even in this case at time t7, when it is determined that the mode change trigger has been established (step S703: YES), the process shifts to the effect mode transfer lottery process (step S704, details of step S801 in FIG. 38), and the transfer destination mode distribution is performed. With reference to the table, the destination production mode is selected by lottery according to the state classification (step S801 in FIG. 38). Since the game situation at this time is after the time t6 when the drop-in prize has occurred, it is in the state category K10 of FIG. Therefore, the production mode transition lottery table Td is selected in the state division K10 of the state division association table in FIG. 6, and thereby the production modes A, B, and C are selected at selection ratios of 10%, 30%, and 60% ( Step S801 in FIGS. 7 and 38).

  FIG. 42 shows a case where the effect mode A (morning background in FIG. 8) is selected at a selection ratio of 10%. This indicates that among the production modes A to C, the production mode A (morning background in FIG. 8) having the lowest high probability expectation has been selected. When the effect mode A is set (step S802 in FIG. 38), the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is switched to the morning background in FIG. 8, and the corresponding effect BGM flows from the speaker. Therefore, the player guesses that there is a possibility that the gaming state has fallen to a low probability state by returning from the production mode C (evening background) to the production mode A (morning background) (actually time This guess is wrong because it has already fallen at t6).

(G) Further, when the number of times of losing fluctuation display operation continues for a predetermined number of times (time t8 in FIG. 42)
Time t8 in FIG. 42 shows a case where it is determined that the mode transition trigger has been established (step S703: YES) because the number of times of the loss variation display operation has continued for a predetermined number of times. In this example, a loss variation number counter is provided on the side of the effect control unit 24, and the counter is used to accumulate the number of received loss variation pattern commands, and the accumulated value is again set to a predetermined number of times 30 (see FIG. 42). Is shown as 30 × (n + 1) th), it is determined that the mode transition opportunity has been established (step S703: YES).

  Since the game situation at this time is not different from that at time t7 (state division K10), the operation in the case at time t8 is the same as that at time t7. However, at time t8, among the effect modes A to C, the effect mode B (the daytime background in FIG. 8) with the medium high probability of expectation is shown in the transition lottery. When the effect mode B is set (step S802 in FIG. 38), the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is switched to the daytime background in FIG. 8, and the corresponding effect BGM flows from the speaker. Therefore, the player connects the expectation that the gaming state may still be in a high probability state by returning from the production mode A (morning background) to the production mode B (daytime background) (actually Has already fallen at time t6).

(H) When the electric support is finished (time te in FIG. 42)
Time te in FIG. 42 exemplifies the case where the electric chew support is ended and the mode transition opportunity is established (step S703: YES).

  Although not shown, when the effect control unit 24 receives the remaining power support number command transmitted in step S336 of the special symbol variation start process (FIG. 18), the remaining power support number of times when the electric support is ended ( For example, the remaining 10 times) is set. Whenever the special symbol designation command transmitted in step S342 (FIG. 18) is received, the mode transition is performed when 1 is subtracted from the above number of remaining electric support and when it becomes zero, that is, when the electric chew support is finished. It is determined that the trigger has been established (step S703: YES).

  However, as another method, for example, when the electric support support end command is transmitted in step S391 (FIG. 25) when the electric support counter is zero, and the effect control unit 24 receives the command, it is determined that the mode transition opportunity has been established. You may do it.

  In any case, when the electric chew support is terminated and the mode transition opportunity is established (step S703: YES), the process shifts to the effect mode transition lottery process (step S704, step S801 in FIG. 38 for details), and the transition destination mode With reference to the distribution table, the destination production mode is selected by lottery according to the state classification (step S801 in FIG. 38).

  The game situation at this time is after the time t6 when the drop-in prize has occurred and the electric chew support has ended, and therefore, it is in the state category K12 of FIG. Therefore, the production mode transition lottery table Tb is selected in the state division K12 of the state division association table in FIG. 6, and thereby the production modes A, B, and C are selected at selection ratios of 60%, 30%, and 10% ( Step S801 in FIGS. 7 and 38).

  FIG. 42 shows a case where the effect mode B (the daytime background in FIG. 8) is selected at a selection ratio of 30%. This indicates that among the production modes A to C, the production mode B (the daytime background in FIG. 8) having the second highest probability of high probability has been transferred and lottery. When the effect mode B is set (step S802 in FIG. 38), the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is switched to the daytime background in FIG. 8, and the corresponding effect BGM flows from the speaker. Therefore, the player determines that the possibility that the gaming state is still in the high probability state is low because of the transition from the production mode B (daytime background) to the production mode B (daytime background). Has already fallen at time t6).

  As described above, in the case of the specific example 1 in FIG. 42, the player has selected the two-time notice β having a low “continuity rank” at the time t6 when winning the on-hold falling lottery (the lightning notice 362 is prefetched). It was determined that the high probability state had fallen to the low probability state (this determination was correct as a result), and thereafter the production mode C with the highest high probability expectation (the evening in FIG. 8). Since it has never shifted to (Background), it must be determined that it must have fallen.

<11-2. (Specific example 2: FIG. 43)
FIG. 43 shows a specific example 2 in which the effect mode transition is performed. This specific example 2 deals with a mode in which the production mode transition lottery table Ta is selected in the state sections K1 to K4 (probability change state) and K9 to K10 (time reduction state) in FIG. At the time t1 in the figure, the 15R probable big win is won, and thereafter the symbol fluctuation display operation with electric support is started from the time t2 when the 15R big hit game ends, until the time te when the 100th symbol fluctuation comes. In this case, there are no cases of falling in. At the time t2 when the 15R jackpot game ends, at the time te when the 100th symbol variation has arrived, an effect mode transition opportunity is established, and during the subsequent period, a drop-in prize occurs (time t6), and various effect mode transitions occur. An opportunity is established (time t3 to t5, t7 to t8). For the sake of simplicity, it is assumed that there is no reserved memory related to the falling prize during the big hit game.

(A) When a jackpot end command is received (time t2 in FIG. 43)
In the case of a big hit game, if there is no on-hold storage related to the drop-in / out prize, and a big hit end command is received at time t2 in FIG. 43 (step S703: YES), a production mode shift lottery process (step In step S704, details are transferred to step S801 in FIG. 38, where the transfer destination mode distribution table is referred to, and the transfer destination rendering mode is selected in accordance with the state classification (step S801 in FIG. 38). The game situation at this time corresponds to the state classification K4 (high-base probability change state, no fall-on-hold winning and no big hit on-hold winning) in FIG. Therefore, the production mode transition lottery table Ta is selected in the state division K4 of the state division association table in FIG. 6, and thereby the production modes A, B, C, D, and E are 0%, 0%, 0%, 0%, Selection is made at a selection ratio of 100% (step S801 in FIGS. 7 and 38). That is, effect mode E (chance time effect) is selected at a selection rate of 100% (step S801 in FIG. 38). This means that the effect mode E (night in FIG. 8 + rain background in FIG. 8) with a chance of winning is a transition lottery. When the effect mode E is set (step S802 in FIG. 38), the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is switched to the night + rain background in FIG. 8, and the corresponding effect BGM flows from the speaker. Therefore, the player estimates that the game state is in a high-probability state and is highly likely to be a big hit by shifting to the production mode E (night + rainy background).

(B) When electric support is completed (time te in FIG. 43)
Time te in FIG. 43 exemplifies a case in which the electric chute support is completed and a mode transition opportunity is established (establishment of this mode transition opportunity is the same as in specific example 1).

  When the electric chew support is completed and the mode transition opportunity is established (step S703: YES), the process shifts to a production mode transition lottery process (step S704, step S801 in FIG. 38 for details), and refers to the transition destination mode distribution table. In accordance with the state category, the destination production mode is selected by lottery (step S801 in FIG. 38). The game situation at this time corresponds to the state category K8 of FIG. 6 (low-based latent probability change state, no fall-on-hold win, no big-bonus win on hold). Therefore, the production mode transition lottery table Td is selected in the state division K8 of the state division association table in FIG. 6, and thereby the production modes A, B, and C are selected at selection ratios of 10%, 30%, and 60% ( Step S801 in FIGS. 7 and 38).

  FIG. 43 shows a case where the effect mode B (the daytime background in FIG. 8) is selected at a selection ratio of 30%. This means that the effect mode B (the daytime background in FIG. 8) with the high probability expectation degree is in the middle rank has been selected. When the effect mode B is set (step S802 in FIG. 38), the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is switched to the daytime background in FIG. 8, and the corresponding effect BGM flows from the speaker. Therefore, the player does not win the big hit lottery, and the production mode E (chance time production: night + rain background) with 100 times electric support is finished, and the production mode B (day background in FIG. 8) is finished. Since the game has shifted, the user is concerned that the gaming state has fallen to a low probability state, but expects the hoped possibility that the gaming state is still in a high probability state.

  In addition, at time te, when the on-hold big hit lottery is won (state category K7), the production mode transition lottery table Tc is selected, and thereby the production modes A, B, C, and D are 10% and 30%. , 50%, and 10% (step S801 in FIGS. 7 and 38). That is, there is a possibility that the effect mode D for determining the big hit is selected.

(C) When a non-roll-off prize is won (time t3 in FIG. 43)
The time t3 in FIG. 43 shows the case where the hold memory related to the non-falling prize occurs under the production mode B, and assumes the case 1 described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 11A shows a case where a new winning ball is generated under the state where the number of reserved memories is three, and “hold 4” of the pre-read target hold related to the non-falling winning is generated, and the hold data is pre-readingly determined. Is in a situation.

  When this “hold 4” pre-reading target hold occurs, it is determined that the pre-reading notice lottery about whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice by the continuous notice effect is won and it is determined that the falling lottery is not won (FIG. 39, Step S814: YES, S815: NO), the notice selection table before the fall (FIG. 9D) is set (FIG. 39, step S816). Then, from the time when the symbol variation of “hold 1” is started and the number of reserved memories is reduced to three as shown in FIG. A lottery for the rank is performed (FIG. 39, step S818). Since the current gaming state is in production mode B (daytime background), there is no notice, one notice α, two notice β, three notice γ, and four notice δ on the table of FIG. Selection is made at a selection ratio of 10%, 20%, 20%, 20%, 30%.

  In this example, it is assumed that the four-time notice δ having a selection ratio of 10% is selected on the table of FIG. For this reason, four times up to the hold 4 (pre-reading target hold) related to the non-falling prize is set in the second continuous notice counter as the number of continuous notices (step S819). Thus, as shown in FIGS. 11B to 11E, the lightning warning 362 and the sound effect thereof appear in the four symbol variation display operations of the hold 1 to the hold 4 and the continuous notice effect is executed. It will be.

  On the other hand, regarding the continuous notice effect of the winning change system (holding display changing system), when it is determined that the “hold 4” hold memory has been generated and the prefetch notice lottery has been won, the process of step S825 of FIG. Since the determination is YES, a dedicated hold display effect scenario is set (FIG. 40, step S826), and “4” corresponding to the hold storage number is set in the first continuous notice counter (FIG. 40, step S827). As a result, the reserved storage position of the “hold 4” changes to, for example, red, and is continuously displayed while sequentially shifting the display position until the reserved storage of the “hold 4” is subjected to the symbol variation display operation. become.

  In case 1 of FIG. 11, although the mode is shifted to the effect mode B (daytime background), the continuous notice effect by the lightning notice 362 is the “hold 4” red hold position, that is, the red hold “hold 4” is the symbol. It continues until it is used for the variable display operation. Therefore, the player determines that the gaming state has not fallen into the low probability state.

(D) When a specific super reach variation pattern command is received (time t4 in FIG. 43)
If a specific super reach variation pattern command is received at time t4 in FIG. 43 and the mode transition trigger is established (step S703: YES), the production mode transition lottery process (step S704, details of step S801 in FIG. 38) is performed. The transition destination mode distribution table is referred to, and the transition destination production mode is selected in accordance with the state classification (step S801 in FIG. 38). The game situation at this time is not different from that at the time te, and is in the state category K8 of FIG. 6 (low-base latency change state, no fall-on-hold win and no big-bonus win on hold). Therefore, the production mode transition lottery table Td is selected in the state division K8 of the state division association table in FIG. 6, and thereby the production modes A, B, and C are selected at selection ratios of 10%, 30%, and 60% ( Step S801 in FIGS. 7 and 38).

  FIG. 43 shows a case where the effect mode C (the evening background in FIG. 8) is selected at a selection ratio of 60%. This means that, among the production modes A to C, the production mode C (the evening background in FIG. 8) with the highest high probability expectation has been selected. When the effect mode C is set (step S802 in FIG. 38), the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is switched to the evening background in FIG. 8, and the corresponding effect BGM flows from the speaker. Therefore, the player guesses that the gaming state is in a high probability state by shifting to the production mode C (evening background).

  At time t4, when the on-hold big hit lottery is won (state category K7), the production mode transition lottery table Tc is selected, and thereby the production modes A, B, C, and D are 10% and 30%. , 50%, and 10% (step S801 in FIGS. 7 and 38). That is, regarding the high probability expectation, the production mode transition lottery tables Tc and Td show the same tendency (the order of production modes A, B, and C is higher), but the production mode is selected by the production mode transition lottery table Tc. There is a possibility that the production mode D for determining the jackpot will be selected. This relationship is the same at times t5, t7, and t8, which will be described later.

(E) When winning the effect mode lottery (time t5 in FIG. 43)
At time t5 in FIG. 43, when a change pattern command other than a specific super reach change pattern is received and a mode change opportunity is established by winning the effect mode change lottery performed on the effect control unit 24 side (step) S703: YES).

  Also in this case, the process shifts to the effect mode transition lottery process (step S704, details of step S801 in FIG. 38), and refers to the transfer destination mode distribution table and draws the transfer destination effect mode according to the state classification (FIG. 38 step S801). The game situation at this time is not different from that at the time te, and is in the state category K8 of FIG. 6 (low-base latency change state, no fall-on-hold win and no big-bonus win on hold). Therefore, the production mode transition lottery table Td is selected in the state division K8 of the state division association table in FIG. 6, and thereby the production modes A, B, and C are selected at selection ratios of 10%, 30%, and 60% ( Step S801 in FIGS. 7 and 38). FIG. 43 shows a case where the effect mode C (the evening background in FIG. 8) is selected at a selection ratio of 60%. Therefore, the player estimates that the gaming state is in a high probability state by shifting from the rendering mode C (evening background) to the rendering mode C (evening background).

(F) In the case of a drop-in prize (time t6 in FIG. 43)
At time t6 in FIG. 43, the case 2 (with in-hold fall winning) described in FIG. The operation in this case is the same as that described at time t6 in FIG.

  At time t6, although the transition is made to the production mode C (evening background) with the highest high probability of expectation, the continuous notice production by the lightning notice 362 does not continue until the red hold position of “hold 4”. When “Pending 2” in the foreground is used for the variable display operation, it is finished. Therefore, the player estimates that there is a possibility that the gaming state has fallen into the low probability state.

(G) When the number of times of losing fluctuation display operation continues for a predetermined number of times (time t7 in FIG. 43)
Time t7 in FIG. 43 exemplifies a mode transition trigger (the establishment of this mode transition trigger is the same as in the first specific example) because the number of times of the loss variation display operation has continued a predetermined number of times.

  When it is determined that the mode transition opportunity has been established (step S703: YES), the process shifts to the production mode transition lottery process (step S704, details of step S801 in FIG. 38), and refers to the transition destination mode distribution table to determine the state classification. Accordingly, the destination production mode is selected by lottery (step S801 in FIG. 38). Since the game situation at this time is after the time t6 when the drop-in prize has occurred, it is in the state category K12 of FIG. Therefore, the production mode transition lottery table Tb is selected in the state division K12 of the state division association table in FIG. 6, and thereby the production modes A, B, and C are selected at selection ratios of 60%, 30%, and 10% ( Step S801 in FIGS. 7 and 38). FIG. 43 shows a case where the effect mode A (morning background in FIG. 8) is selected at a selection rate of 60%. This indicates that among the production modes A to C, the production mode A (morning background in FIG. 8) having the lowest high probability expectation has been selected. When the effect mode A is set (step S802 in FIG. 38), the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is switched to the morning background in FIG. 8, and the corresponding effect BGM flows from the speaker.

  Therefore, in addition to the fact that the continuous notice effect by the lightning notice 362 did not continue until the pre-reading target suspension at time t6, the player at the time t7, from the effect mode C (evening background) to the effect mode A (morning background). ), It is assumed that the gaming state has fallen to the low probability state is almost deterministic (actually, since this has already fallen at time t6, this guess is correct).

(H) Further, when the number of times of losing fluctuation display operation continues for a predetermined number of times (time t8 in FIG. 43)
At time t8 in FIG. 43, the integrated value of the loss variation counter that counts the number of received variation pattern commands is 30 times a predetermined number of times again (shown as 30 × (n + 1) times in FIG. 43). Is reached, and the mode transition opportunity is established (step S703: YES). Since the game situation at this time is not changed from that at time t7, the operation in the case at time t8 is the same as that at time t7.

  However, at time t8, among the effect modes A to C, the effect mode B (the daytime background in FIG. 8) with the medium high probability of expectation is shown in the transition lottery. Therefore, the player connects the expectation that the gaming state may still be in a high probability state by returning from the production mode A (morning background) to the production mode B (daytime background) (actually Has already fallen at time t6).

<12. If there is a fall-on-hold winning when the stage mode transition opportunity is established>
Although the above embodiment describes the case where the drop-in prize and the establishment of the production mode transition opportunity occur separately, there are cases where both occur simultaneously. In this case, since the high probability expectation degree is determined at the same time from both viewpoints of the effect mode destination and the continuity of the continuous effect, the player can more accurately determine whether or not the player is in the high probability state.

  For example, at the time when the trigger for transition to the production mode at time t6 in FIG. 42 is established, if a hold memory related to the drop-in prize is generated and the pre-reading notice lottery is won, another production mode (for example, production mode) At the same time as the transition to B), a continuous notice effect over the suspension (a continuous notice effect of a change start time change by a lightning notice 362 and a continuous notice effect of a hold display change system) occurs.

  While there is an electric Chu support (K1 to K4, K9 to K10), there is an effect mode transition lottery table Tc, Td (or the same Ta) with a similar tendency in the selection ratio (distribution) of the effect modes A to C to be selected. Since the transition destination production modes A to C are selected by lottery, it is difficult to estimate the high probability expectation from the transition destination of the production mode. However, when there is no electronic Chu support (K5 to K8, K11 to K12), the transition destination production mode A to the production mode transition lottery table Tb having a tendency of selection ratio (distribution) opposite to Tc and Td. Since C is drawn, it is possible to estimate the high probability expectation from the difference between the two, that is, from the transition destination of the production mode.

  In addition, if the number of continuations of the notice display effect of the image display change system is less than the number of continuations of the notice display effect of the hold display change system, it is assumed that there is a possibility of falling to a low probability state in any of the hold memories in the hold If the number of continuations of the notice display effect of the image display change system matches the number of continuations of the continuous notice effect of the hold display change system, it can be estimated that the state is still in a high probability state. Therefore, if the transition to the production mode A having the lowest high probability expectation and the continuation number of the notice display effect of the image display change system does not satisfy the continuation number of the continuous display effect of the hold display change system, the low probability from the high probability state. It is assumed that it is almost certain that it has fallen into the state.

<13. Changing the production during the big hit according to the situation just before the big hit>
As shown at time t1 in FIG. 42 and FIG. 43, when a jackpot start command is received, depending on the immediately preceding game situation (presence / absence of falling within the holding, presence / absence of holding jackpot) It is possible to change the type of effect mode (effect during the big hit) generated during the big hit, for example, the type of effect image or video that appears every round.

<14. Determining the production mode after the jackpot, taking into account the hold memory that occurred during the jackpot>
In addition, it is conceivable that during the big hit, a holding memory related to the falling winning is generated, or a holding memory related to the big hit winning is generated. However, since the gaming state shifts to a low probability state during the big hit, the prefetch determination is impossible or ambiguous. Therefore, even if a pending storage related to a new winning occurs during the big hit, the prefetch determination is not executed during the big hit, but is determined when the big hit game is finished. For example, when a jackpot end command is received at time t2 in FIG. 42 or FIG. 43, it is determined at this time whether or not there is a hold memory related to a drop-off prize generated during a big hit or a hold memory related to a big hit prize. Then, reflecting this determination result, it is determined which one of the state sections K1 to K4 in FIG. 6 belongs, and according to the distribution of the selection ratio by the production mode transition lottery table Tc or Td under the corresponding state section, It may be determined by lottery which of the production modes A to C is set as the transition destination.

<Modification 6>
In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the state classifications K1 to K12 are determined by four factors: the probability level, presence / absence of electric chew support, presence / absence of falling within the hold, and presence / absence of continuous change within the hold. Explained. The outline of this form is as follows.

The transfer destination mode distribution table shows that the game status at the start of the fluctuation is at least high or low in the probability state of the game state, whether or not a release extension function is added, whether or not there is a hold memory related to a fall within the hold, and A state category association table (FIG. 5) assigned with one of a plurality of types of production mode transition lottery tables (Ta to Td) specified by the status category according to the difference between the presence and absence of holding storage related to the winning and prepared for each status category. 6) and an effect mode transition lottery table (FIG. 7) that defines a selection ratio of the effect modes (A to D) selected as the transition destination by the effect mode transition lottery table (Ta to Td). ,
The production mode transition lottery table (Ta to Td) is a first production mode in which the selection ratio with respect to the production mode (A to C) is increased in the same forward direction as the order of production modes (A to C) with a low high probability expectation. The second lottery table for transition to the production mode (Td) and the second production mode transition lottery table (C to A) in which the selection ratio for the production mode (A to C) increases in the reverse direction to the order of the production mode (C to A) with the high probability of expectation Tb) and the selection ratio for the production mode in which the selection ratio for the production mode (A to C) increases in the same forward direction as the order (A to C) of the production mode with a low high probability expectation and the winning is determined. Including a third production mode transition lottery table (Tc),
In a low base state (columns b and d in FIG. 6) to which an extension function is not added, and the gaming state is in a low probability state or there is a holding memory related to the falling-on-hold winning (see FIG. 6), the second effect mode transition lottery table (Tb) is selected according to the selection ratio on the condition that there is no holding storage related to winning in holding (K6 in FIG. 6, K12), on the condition that there is a holding memory related to winning within the holding, the third effect mode transition lottery table (Tc) is selected according to the selection ratio (K5, K1 in FIG. 6),
Also, in a high base state to which an open extension function is added (column a in FIG. 6), the gaming state at the start of the fluctuation is in a high probability state, and there is a holding memory related to falling within the holding in the holding If not (the column f in FIG. 6), the first effect mode transition lottery table (Td) is selected according to the selection ratio on the condition that there is no holding storage related to winning in holding (FIG. 6). K4), on the condition that there is a holding memory related to winning within the holding, the third effect mode transition lottery table (Tc) is selected according to the selection ratio (K5, K1 in FIG. 6),
In addition, if the game state at the start of the change is in a low probability state (columns c and i in FIG. 6) under the high base state to which the open extension function is added, the reservation related to the winning in the internal reservation will be held. On the condition that there is no memory, the first production mode transition lottery table (Td) is selected according to the selection ratio (K10 in FIG. 6), and on the condition that there is a holding memory related to winning in the holding, It is assumed that the third effect mode transition lottery table (Tc) is selected according to the selection ratio (K9 in FIG. 6).

  However, it is a form in which the production mode transition lottery table is associated with the state categories K2, K4 (or K6, K8), and K10 (or K12) determined by two factors, the probability status level and whether or not there is a fall-on-hold winning. Also good.

  In the case of this form, when the mode transition opportunity is established, the transition destination to which of the plurality of types of effect modes (A to E) prepared in advance with different high probabilities of gaming state is determined. In relation to whether or not the game state at the start of the change when the symbol change display operation starts is a high-probability state, and whether or not there is a hold memory related to the fall-on-hold winning decision, The transition destination mode distribution table (FIGS. 6 and 7) weighted so that the selection ratios of (A to E) are different, and when the mode transition trigger is established, the transition destination mode distribution table is referred to and changed. If the gaming state is in a low probability state at the start or there is a holding memory related to falling within the holding, an effect mode that is easy to shift from the effect mode depending on the selection ratio. Select In addition, if the game situation at the start of the change is in a high probability state and there is no holding memory related to falling within the holding in the holding, an effect mode that makes it easy to shift if there is no falling appears In addition, an effect mode transition control means (FIG. 4, 240a) for controlling the transition destination of the effect mode is provided.

  It may be a form in which the production mode transition lottery table is associated with the state categories K2, K4 (or K6, K8), and K10 (or K12) determined by the two factors of the probability state level and whether there is a fall-on-hold winning. .

<Modification 7>
In addition, the state classifications K2, K4, K6, K8, K10, K12 determined by three factors: the level of the gaming state probability state, the presence / absence of the release extension function, and the presence / absence of reserved memory related to falling within the hold. The production mode transition lottery table may be associated with each other.

In the case of this form, the transfer destination mode distribution table indicates that the game status at the start of the fluctuation is at least high or low in the probability state of the game state, the presence / absence of addition of the release extension function, and the hold memory related to the fall within hold hold A state category association table (FIG. 6) in which one of a plurality of types of effect mode transition lottery tables (Ta to Td) specified by the status category depending on the presence / absence and assigned to each status category is assigned, and this effect An effect mode transition lottery table (FIG. 7) that defines the selection ratio of the effect modes (A to D) selected as the transition destination by the mode transition lottery table (Ta to Td);
The production mode transition lottery table (Ta to Td) is a first production mode in which the selection ratio with respect to the production mode (A to C) is increased in the same forward direction as the order of production modes (A to C) with a low high probability expectation. The second lottery table for transition to the production mode (Td) and the second production mode transition lottery table (C to A) in which the selection ratio for the production mode (A to C) increases in the reverse direction to the order of the production mode (C to A) with the high probability of expectation. Tb)
In a low base state (columns b and d in FIG. 6) to which an extension function is not added, and the gaming state is in a low probability state or there is a holding memory related to the falling-on-hold winning (see FIG. 6 (g, i columns), the second effect mode transition lottery table (Tb) is selected according to the selection ratio (K6, K12 in FIG. 6),
Also, in a high base state to which an open extension function is added (column a in FIG. 6), the gaming state at the start of the fluctuation is in a high probability state, and there is a holding memory related to falling within the holding in the holding If not (the column f in FIG. 6), the first production mode transition lottery table (Td) is set to be selected (K4 in FIG. 6) according to the selection ratio,
Further, when the game state at the start of the change is in a low probability state (columns c and i in FIG. 6) under the high base state to which the open extension function is added, It is set as the structure set so that 1 production mode transfer lottery table (Td) may be selected (K10 of FIG. 6).

<Modification 8>
In the above embodiment, the lottery is performed for the continuity rank of the change-type continuous notice effect at the start of change across the hold, and the length of the continuous notice is determined according to the continuity rank (FIG. 39, step S818). ) Explained. However, it is configured so that a lottery of the continuity rank is performed for the continuous notice effect of the change system at the time of winning (holding display change system) continued across the hold, and the lottery result of the continuity rank is within the hold You may make it change according to the presence or absence of a fall winning.

  For example, the display position of the hold display change notice effect (color change hold) that occurs when a game ball wins at the start opening (when the start condition is met) is sequentially shifted to a plurality of symbol variation display operations. (I) If the current game state is in a high probability state when appearing continuously across the board, (i) if there is no fall-on-hold winning, the color until the pre-read target hold is subjected to the symbol variation display operation The change hold is set to continue easily. (Ii) If there is a fall-on-hold win or a low probability state, the color change hold display is displayed before the pre-read target hold is used for the symbol variation display operation. It can be set to the lower continuity rank of the color change hold so that it changes to a normal color and disappears.

<Modification 9>
In the above embodiment, the example in which the hit determination random number and the fall determination random number are provided separately has been described. It can also be configured to discriminate between hits and falls.

  The present invention can be applied to a ball game machine in which the gaming state shifts from a high probability state with a relatively high jackpot lottery probability to a relatively low low state with a relatively low probability when a falling lottery is won.

1 Pachinko machine,
2 Front frame,
3 Game board,
3a gaming area,
4 outer frame,
5 ball guide rail,
6 Glass door frame,
7 Front operation panel
8 Upper tray unit,
9 Top saucer,
11 Ball rental button,
12 Card return button,
13 Frame production button,
14 Ball release button,
15 Launch control handle,
19 game ball dispensing device,
20 Main control unit,
24 production control unit,
28 Launch control board,
29 payout control board,
31 power supply board,
32 launcher,
34 Upper starting port (special symbol starting port),
35 Lower start (special design start),
36 liquid crystal display devices,
37 Normal design starting port,
38 Special symbol display device,
39 Normal symbol display device,
40 grand prize opening,
41 Ordinary variable winning device,
42 Special variable winning device,
43 General prize opening,
44 Windmill,
45 Decorative lamp,
45a optical display device,
46 Speaker,
46a sound generator,
47 Movable wing pieces,
48 Center decoration,
49 Out mouth,
51 Special symbol type information,
71 Bad Sign 72 Falling Sign (Pinch)
201 main control CPU,
202 main control ROM,
203 main control RAM,
240a Production mode transition control unit,
240b notice effect control unit,
241 Production control CPU,
242 Production control ROM,
243 Production control RAM
360 screen of liquid crystal display device,
361 Background production,
362 Continuous notice production,
363 Hold display (hold display means).

Claims (6)

An acquisition means for acquiring a plurality of types of game information including the first game information and the second game information when the game ball has passed through the special symbol starting port;
Based on the first game information acquired by the acquisition means, lottery means for performing a winning lottery whether or not to generate a winning game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state;
Based on the fact that the predetermined condition is established, a variation display operation is performed in which a variation start and a variation stop of the game symbol are set, and a lottery result by the lottery means is notified by a display mode at the time of variation stop of the game symbol. Design display means;
A symbol display control means for controlling a game symbol variation display operation by the symbol display means;
The predetermined maximum hold until the first game information and the second game information acquired by the acquisition means are used as hold data for the variable symbol display operation of the special symbol in the symbol display means. A holding storage means for holding and storing the maximum number of memories;
When the game symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific display manner on the symbol display means, a winning game execution control means for controlling execution of the winning game;
Based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, the winning probability of the winning lottery is controlled to shift to a high probability state set to a higher probability than a low probability state set to a low probability that is a winning probability of the normal gaming state. A probability variation state transition means;
When the game symbol variation display operation is executed in the high probability state, the winning probability of the winning lottery is changed from the high probability state to the low probability based on the second game information stored in the storage device. A falling lottery means for executing a falling lottery for determining whether or not to fall into a probability state;
On the condition that the winning lottery is won, the falling transition control means for controlling the falling probability of the winning lottery from the high probability state to the low probability state,
Based on the first game information held and stored in the hold storage means, whether or not the hold memory is a hold memory related to a winning-in-hold winning where the result of the winning lottery is a win is determined based on the game symbol. First prefetch determination means for determining prefetching before being subjected to a variable display operation;
Based on the second game information stored on hold in the hold storage means, whether or not the result of the falling lottery is a hold storage related to a fall-on-hold-winning win is determined based on the game symbol. Second prefetch determination means for prefetching before being subjected to the variable display operation;
Production means for producing the production in the production mode,
Mode transition trigger determination means for determining whether or not a mode transition trigger for the production mode is established;
When it is determined by the mode transition opportunity determination means that the mode transition opportunity has been established, the transition control is performed to any one of the plurality of types of effect modes including the first effect mode and the second effect mode. The effect mode of the transition destination is determined based on whether the winning probability of the winning lottery is either the high probability state or the low probability state, and the on-hold fall winning in the reservation memory. Production mode transition control means for selecting one of the plurality of types of production modes by lottery based on production mode transition control information including at least information for specifying whether or not there is a holding memory. ,
The production mode transition control means includes:
When the low-probability state is in progress or when there is a holding memory related to the falling-on-hold in the holding memory, the first effect mode is relatively higher than the second effect mode. Select by percentage,
When the high-probability state is in effect and / or when there is no reserved memory related to the fall-on-hold in the reserved memory in the reserved memory, the second effect mode is selected as the first effect. Configured to select at a relatively higher rate than the mode,
A ball game machine characterized by that. further,
Auxiliary game lottery means for lottery of whether or not to shift to an auxiliary per game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol start port,
A normal symbol display means for variably displaying a normal symbol for notifying the lottery result by the auxiliary game lottery means, and stopping and displaying the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result;
Ordinary variation winning means configured to be able to open and close or expand the special symbol start port by a movable member,
Auxiliary for controlling the execution of the auxiliary per game by driving the movable member of the normal variation winning means in accordance with a predetermined pattern on the condition that the normal symbol indicating the auxiliary hit is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display means. A hit control means,
Based on the end of the winning game, the auxiliary hit control means determines whether the movement state of the movable member of the normal fluctuation winning means is normal game until the number of fluctuations of the symbol fluctuation display operation reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times. Having an open extension means for generating an open extended state that is more advantageous to the player than the state,
The production mode transition control information further includes information for specifying whether or not the extended extended state is in effect,
The production mode transition control means includes:
In the case of not being in the open extension state and in the low probability state, or when there is a holding memory related to the falling in-hold winning in the holding memory, the first effect mode is more Select at a relatively higher rate than the second production mode,
In the case of not being in the open extended state and in the state of high probability, and / or in the case where there is no reserved memory related to the falling-on-hold in the reserved memory, the second effect mode Is selected at a relatively higher rate than the first production mode,
Further, at least in the open extended state, the second production mode is configured to be selected at a relatively higher rate than the first production mode.
The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein: The effect mode transition control information further includes information for specifying whether or not there is a holding memory related to the winning in the holding,
The production mode transition control means includes:
When there is a holding memory related to winning in the hold, the second effect mode is selected at a relatively higher rate than the first effect mode regardless of the contents of other effect mode transition control information. Is configured to
The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein The effect mode transition control information further includes information for specifying whether or not there is a holding storage related to the winning within the hold, the effect mode transition control means,
When there is a holding memory related to winning in the hold, the first effect mode is selected at a relatively higher rate than the second effect mode regardless of the contents of the other effect mode transition control information. Is configured to
The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein The plurality of types of effect modes further include a third effect mode for notifying that there is a holding memory related to winning in the hold.
The production mode transition control means includes:
When there is a holding storage related to the winning within the hold at the start of the change, the second production mode is configured to be selected at a relatively higher rate than the third production mode.
The bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein The plurality of types of effect modes further include a third effect mode for notifying that there is a holding memory related to winning in the hold.
The production mode transition control means includes:
When there is a holding memory related to winning in the hold at the start of the change, the third effect mode is configured to be selected at a relatively higher rate than the second effect mode.
The bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein

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