JP5242483B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information, and after a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied, variable information display is started based on the satisfaction of the variable display start condition. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result of variable display of identification information becomes a specific display result.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information is provided, and is configured to be able to control to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result. There is something.

  The specific game state means a state advantageous for a player who is given a predetermined game value. Specifically, the specific gaming state is, for example, a state in which the state of the variable winning ball apparatus is advantageous for a player who is easy to win a ball (a big hit gaming state), or a state in which a right to be advantageous for a player has occurred. A state in which a predetermined game value is given, such as a state where conditions for paying out premium game media are easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, the fact that the display result of the variable display device that displays the special symbol (identification information) becomes a predetermined specific display result is usually referred to as “big hit”. When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Further, when a predetermined condition (for example, winning in the V zone provided in the big prize opening) is not established at the time when the big prize opening is closed, the big hit gaming state is ended.

  In addition, in the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left middle right symbol) continue for a predetermined time, and stop, swing, and expand in a state that matches the specific display result. The possibility of big hits continues before the final result is displayed due to the reduced or deformed state, or multiple symbols changing synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol changing. An effect performed in a state in which the player is in a state (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. That is, the variable display including the reach effect is called reach variable display. In the reach state, the interest of the game is enhanced by making the variation pattern different from the variation pattern in the normal state. Then, when the display result of the symbols variably displayed on the variable display device does not satisfy the condition for reaching the reach state, the state is “missed” and the variable display state is terminated. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  Some variable display means has a so-called notice function that notifies in advance that a reach mode or a jackpot mode is displayed. In addition, the number of stored conditions for satisfying the condition for starting the variation of the special symbol in the variable display device (for example, the number of times the winning to the start winning opening has occurred but the variation of the special symbol has not been performed yet) A notice effect may be performed using a start memory number display section for displaying (start winning memory). That is, for example, in the start memory number display section having four displays corresponding to the start winning memory number, by making the display mode of any display different from the display mode of other displays, It is notified in advance that there is a possibility that a big hit may occur due to a change in a special symbol according to a certain start winning memory. Or there existed modes, such as performing a preliminary announcement with respect to all the memories up to the start winning memory where a big hit occurs.

Here, as a conventional technique, for example, there is a gaming machine shown in the following literature.
In the gaming machine of the prior art shown in such a document, when the game can be continuously reached in the variable display device while the normal screen until the game reaches the reach state is displayed, An image indicating the number of continuous states is displayed as a screen image (Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-219241 A

  However, in the conventional technique, when the reach state is continuously generated, a notification indicating the number of reach states that are continuously generated is performed, and thereby the number of reach states that are continuously generated is grasped. It was only possible, and the production was not interesting. This is because a player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit, and generating a reach state itself is not directly profitable for the player. The conventional technology has a drawback that it is not interesting.

  Therefore, the present invention is not only based on a single notice effect but also a plurality of notice effects by giving a relevance to a plurality of notice effect aspects when notifying in advance that a big hit may occur. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine in which a high-potential jackpot notice is performed through a comprehensive production that combines the notice production.

The gaming machine according to the present invention includes variable display means (for example, a special symbol display 43) capable of variably displaying each identifiable identification information, and is provided in a predetermined variable display execution condition (for example, in the game area 2). The winning condition of the variable display start condition (for example, the change display of the special symbol of the previous time is displayed as a stop symbol and the non-probability change specific game state is ended) Based on the establishment, the variable display of the identification information is started, and the specific game state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result (for example, the left middle right design is the same design) A game machine that can be controlled (for example, an uncertain change specific game state), and stores the number of execution conditions of variable display for which variable display execution conditions have been satisfied but variable display start conditions have not yet been satisfied You 9 is used for determination of the storage result (the part for executing the process of storing the random number value shown in step S113 of the starting port switch passing process shown in FIG. 9 in the storage area) and the display result of the variable display within a predetermined numerical range. Numerical data updating means for updating numerical data (for example, a count value of a counter for generating random 1 which is a random number for determining a specific gaming state) (for example, random number update shown in step S22 of the timer interruption process shown in FIG. 5) And a numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data from the numerical data update means (for example, step S113 of the start-port switch passing process shown in FIG. 9) based on the fact that the variable display execution condition is satisfied. The part that executes the process of extracting random values such as random 1 shown in FIG. 2) and the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extracting means It is numerical data to determine whether or not it matches with a specific determination value (specific game state determination value shown in the determination table for specific game state shown in FIG. 11 (A)) that determines that the display result of is a specific display result Pre-determining means (for example, at the time of winning shown in step S115 of the start-port switch passing process shown in FIG. 9) performed before the variable display start condition based on the establishment of the variable display execution condition that caused the The part that executes the effect setting process) and the notice notification effect before the display result of the variable display based on the establishment of the variable display execution condition corresponding to the numerical data to be determined by the prior determination means. Production means executed in each of a plurality of variable displays on the display screen of the variable display means, and the notice notification effect executed by the production means before the production means starts executing the notice notification effect The notification mode selection means for selecting only the production in the first notification mode, both the production in the first notification mode and the production in the second notification mode, or only the production in the second notification mode by lottery using a predetermined random number. The effect means executes the effect of the second notification mode as the notification notification effect before the start of variable display without executing the effect of the second notification mode as the notification notification effect during execution of variable display. Is not executed as a notice notification effect before the start of variable display, but is executed as a notice information effect during execution of variable display.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the notice notification effect is variably displayed before the display result of the variable display based on the establishment of the variable display execution condition corresponding to the numerical data to be determined by the prior determination means is displayed. An effect of the first notification mode is provided as an effect that is executed in each of a plurality of variable displays on the display screen of the means, and a notice notification effect that the effect means executes before the effect means starts executing the notice notification effect. Only in the first notification mode and the second notification mode, or only in the second notification mode, the notification mode selection means for selecting by a lottery using a predetermined random number, The effect of the second notification mode is not executed as the notification notification effect during execution of variable display, but as the notification notification effect before the start of variable display, and the effect of the first notification mode is performed before the start of variable display. Notice and notice production Since it runs as announcement notification effect during the execution of the variable display without executing Te, upon notice to notify that there is a possibility that the big hit occurs, possible to relate to aspects of the plurality of announcement attraction Thus, it is possible to perform a comprehensive effect obtained by fusing a plurality of notice effects as a related effect by matching each notification effect.

It is an external appearance front view of game machine 1 of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 shows a schematic internal configuration of the gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, and shows a schematic internal configuration of a game control means 31, a lamp control means 75, a sound control means 70, a symbol control means 80, and the like described below. FIG. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the display mode of the countdown notice implement | achieved by CPU56 and the symbol control means 80 shown in FIG. 2, and a continuous normal notice. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU56 etc. which are shown in FIG. 2 perform. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation of a 2 mS timer interrupt process executed by a CPU 56 of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random value touched by step S22 etc. of the timer interruption process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the special symbol process process shown to step S25 of the timer interruption process shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the command etc. which are output to the symbol control means 80 grade | etc., From CPU56 shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement of the starting port switch passage process shown to step S312 of the special symbol process process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement of the effect setting process at the time of winning shown in step S115 of the start opening switch passage process shown in FIG. The determination table (A) used in the specific gaming state determination process shown in step S123 of the winning effect setting process shown in FIG. 10 and the determination table (B) used in the reach determination process shown in step S132 of the winning effect setting process shown in FIG. Is a diagram showing a state in which data is stored in (). It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement of the specific game state determination process shown to step S123 of the winning time effect setting process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement of the reach state determination process shown to step S132 of the effect setting process at the time of winning shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the operation | movement of the C / D determination process shown to step S116 of the start opening switch passage process shown in FIG. 9, and the figure which shows the state which has stored the data in the determination table used by step S903 of a C / D determination process (a ). It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement of the special symbol normal process shown to step S300 of the special symbol process process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement of the special symbol stop symbol setting process shown to step S301 of the special symbol process process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement of the memory | storage process shown to step 31 of the timer interruption process shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing signal lines of a symbol control command (control signal) output from the game control means 31 shown in FIG. 2 to the symbol control means 80. It is a flowchart which shows the display control main process performed with the symbol control means 80 shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement of the timer interruption process which concerns on step S702 of the display control main process shown in FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram of a command buffer for storing various commands from the game control means 31. FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the first half of the operation of command analysis processing shown in step S704 of the display control main processing shown in FIG. 19; FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the second half of the command analysis processing shown in step S704 of the display control main processing shown in FIG. 19; FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an operation of a display control process process shown in step S705 of the display control main process shown in FIG. 19. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the notice selection process shown to step S801 of the display control process process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the first half of the operation | movement of the continuous normal notice setting process shown to step S921 of the notice selection process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the second half of the operation | movement of the continuous normal notice setting process shown to step S921 of the notice selection process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the first half of the operation | movement of the continuous normal notice mode selection process shown to step S925 of the notice selection process shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the state which has stored the data in the execution frequency determination table used by step S990a of the continuous normal notice mode selection process shown in FIG. It is a table | surface which shows the execution mode which can be selected by the execution mode selection process performed by step S992 of the continuous normal notice mode selection process shown in FIG. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a state in which data is stored in an execution mode selection table used in step S992 of the continuous normal notice mode selection process shown in FIG. 28. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement of the notice timer setting process shown to step S926 or S928 of the notice selection process shown in FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the operation of the C / D display process shown in step S927 of the notice selection process shown in FIG. 25, and a diagram showing a state in which data is stored in the execution mode selection table used in step S883 ((a) and (b). )). It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement of the process during symbol change shown to step S801 of the display control process process shown in FIG.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an external front view of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
A gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a game area 2 in which a game ball guided by a circular guide rail travels, and a frame 3 that supports and fixes the game area 2.

  The game area 2 determines whether or not to open and close the opening / closing members 6a and 6b when a nail or a windmill 23 that determines the course of the game ball and a game ball whose path is determined by the nail or the windmill 23 passes. Is attached to the center of the game area 2 and the passing areas 5a to 5d for extracting random numbers for determination per normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as "random 6"). A start winning opening 6 for extracting a random number value for determining a specific gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “random 1”) for determining whether or not to generate a specific gaming state, and a position above the starting winning opening 6 Opening / closing members 6a and 6b for making it easy to win a game ball in the start winning opening 6 and a position below the start winning opening 6 until a predetermined time of, for example, 29 seconds elapses during a specific gaming state. Or, for example, 10 games It is located above the winning prize opening 7 which is opened a predetermined number of times until the ball wins, and the starting winning prize opening 6, and the number of ordinary symbol fluctuation hold and the number of stored memories, which will be described later, and whether or not the opening / closing members 6a and 6b are opened and closed A display device 4 such as a liquid crystal display device for notifying various information such as the number of rounds during the game state, and the lower areas in the game area 2 and passing areas 5a to 5d, a start winning opening 6 and a grand winning opening 7 and an outro 22 for collecting game balls that have not won.

  The underframe 3 is positioned above the game area 2 and a lamp 9 arranged around the game area 2 that is lit when a game ball wins the start winning opening 6 or mainly during a specific game state. Speakers 8L and 8R that output sound effects when a game ball wins the start winning opening 6 or mainly during a specific gaming state are installed.

  The specific game state is a player who is given a predetermined game value, such as a state where the special winning opening 7 is opened and a game ball payout condition is easily established. This is an advantageous state for the company. On the other hand, a state that is not a specific gaming state is referred to as a normal state.

The display device 4 includes a special symbol display 43 for deriving and displaying the left middle right symbol, which is a special symbol, in response to the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening 6, and a special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 43. When a game ball is newly won at the start winning opening 6 during the change, for example, it has a hold memory display 44 for displaying the number of hold of the change of the special symbol up to “4” and the light emitting elements 41a and 41b. In the normal symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 41 in which a normal symbol indicating whether or not to open and close the open / close members 6a and 6b is displayed by lighting one of the two after the fluctuation of blinking alternately. When a game ball is newly won in the passing member 5 during blinking / lighting, a normal symbol fluctuation hold indicator 42 is displayed, which displays the number of normal symbol fluctuations with an upper limit of “4”, for example.
When the opening / closing members 6a and 6b are opened and closed, the light emitting element 41a located on the “◯” side of the normal symbol display 41 is displayed. On the other hand, when the opening / closing members 6a and 6b are not opened and closed, the light emitting element 41b positioned on the “x” side of the normal symbol display 41 is displayed.
Further, instead of the special symbol display 43, a special symbol may be displayed using a rotating body such as a triple drum. Further, instead of the normal symbol display 41, for example, a 7-segment display may be used, and the opening / closing members 6a and 6b may be opened and closed when “7” or “3” is displayed here.

In FIG. 1, a special symbol “777” is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 43, the reserved memory display 44 indicates that the number of reserved memories is “2”, and the normal symbol display 41 The light emitting element 41a is turned on and the normal symbol fluctuation hold indicator 42 indicates that the normal symbol fluctuation hold number is displayed as “3”.
In addition, arrangement | positioning of each indicator 41-44 is not restricted to the aspect shown in FIG. 1, For example, you may arrange | position the normal symbol display 41 and the normal symbol fluctuation hold | maintenance display 42 in the outro 22 vicinity.
In addition, the special symbol derived and displayed on the special symbol display 43 is the same as the left middle right symbol, such as “777”.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the special symbol derived and displayed by the special symbol display 43 is such that the left symbol stops first after all the left middle right symbols have changed, and then the middle symbol stops, The design on the right stops. The state in which the left middle symbol is stopped but the right symbol is still fluctuating and the stopped left middle symbol coincides is referred to as a reach state.
The special symbol derived and displayed on the special symbol display 43 may be such that, for example, the left symbol is stopped first, the right symbol is stopped, and the middle symbol is stopped finally.

  Next, the outline of the operation of the gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 will be described along the flow of the game balls.

  For example, when a player inserts a game ball rental card into the card unit 50 and performs a required operation, the game ball is loaned. Subsequently, when the operation knob 15 is operated, a game ball is launched, guided by the guide rail, and proceeds to the game area 2. The game ball that has progressed to the game area 2 has its path changed by a nail or a windmill 23 and falls downward.

  When the falling game ball passes through any of the passing areas 5a to 5d, the random symbol 6 is extracted on the condition that the normal symbol fluctuation reserve number has not reached, for example, "4", which is the upper limit. Is compared with a predetermined determination value to determine whether or not the normal symbol is used.

  At the same time, a passing sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R installed on the underframe 3 or the lamp 9 is blinked. Further, on the condition that the light emitting elements 41a and 41b are not blinking / lighting, the normal symbol variation of alternately flashing the light emitting elements 41a and 41b is started, and after a predetermined time, the normal symbol variation is stopped. Either side of the light emitting elements 41a and 41b is turned on to display the determination result.

  At this time, when the light emitting element 41a is lit, the solenoid 16 is operated to open and close the open / close members 6a and 6b a predetermined number of times. Here, the predetermined number of times for the predetermined period is, for example, twice for 1.15 seconds when the occurrence probability of the specific gaming state is high (hereinafter referred to as “probability change”). Further, when the probability of occurrence of a specific gaming state is relatively low (hereinafter referred to as “non-probability change”) as compared with the probability change, it is set once, for example, for 0.2 seconds.

  On the other hand, when the light emitting elements 41a and 41b are blinking / lighting, the number of normal symbol fluctuation hold on the normal symbol fluctuation hold indicator 42 increases by “1”.

  Also, when a falling game ball wins the start winning opening 6, random 1 is extracted in the normal state on condition that the number of reserved memories does not reach the upper limit “4”, for example. Then, it is determined whether or not a specific gaming state is to be generated by comparing random 1 with a preset determination value.

  At the same time, a winning sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R installed on the underframe 3, the lamp 9 is blinked, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Also, on the condition that the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 43 is not changing, the special symbol derived and displayed on the special symbol display 43 is started to change, and after a predetermined time, the special symbol change is stopped. The judgment result is displayed.

  At this time, if the special symbol becomes a rough pattern, the solenoid 21 is operated to open and close the special winning opening 7 for a predetermined period and a predetermined number of times. Here, the predetermined period and the predetermined number of times are, for example, a maximum of 29 seconds and a maximum of 15 times. If the count switch 71 is turned on 10 times by the passage of the game ball before 29 seconds elapses, the special winning opening 7 is closed. If the game ball is not turned on without passing through the V winning switch 72 before 29 seconds have elapsed, the opening / closing of the special winning opening 7 based on the specific gaming state is ended.

  On the other hand, while the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 43 is changing or during a specific gaming state, the number of reserved memories on the reserved memory display 44 increases by “1”.

  In the case of a determination result that a specific gaming state is to be generated, the game is stopped at a rough eye. On the other hand, in the case of a determination result that the specific game state is not generated, the game stops with the eyes other than the crow eyes.

  Further, if the falling game ball does not win either the start winning port 6 or the big winning port 7, it is collected through the outro 22.

  FIG. 2 shows a schematic internal configuration of the gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, and is a schematic diagram of a game control means 31, a lamp control means 75, a sound control means 70, a symbol control means 80, etc., which will be described below. It is a block diagram which shows an internal structure.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game control means 31 is installed on the back side of the gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 and controls the progress of the game. The basic circuit 53, the switch circuit 58, the solenoid circuit 59, the information output A circuit 64 and a system reset circuit 65 are mounted.

  The basic circuit 53 includes a ROM 54, a RAM 55, a CPU 56, and an I / O port section (I / O) 57, which will be described later, and is sent to the solenoid circuit 59 and the information output circuit 64 in accordance with signals and programs output from the switch circuit 58. It outputs signals such as commands.

  The switch circuit 58 includes gate switches 5e to 5h attached to the passing areas 5a to 5d, a start opening switch 6a attached to the start winning opening 6, a count switch 71 and V winning switch 72 attached to the big winning opening 7, and a clear switch. The detection signal from 921 is output to the basic circuit 53.

  The solenoid circuit 59 drives the solenoid 16 that opens and closes the opening and closing members 6 a and 6 b and the solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special prize opening 7 in accordance with a command from the basic circuit 53.

  The information output circuit 64 outputs information such as information indicating the occurrence of a specific gaming state to an external device (not shown) such as a hall computer in accordance with the data output from the basic circuit 53.

  The system reset circuit 65 outputs a command for resetting information stored in the RAM 55 or the like provided in the basic circuit 53 when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  The clear switch 921 stores backup data stored in storage content holding means such as a backup RAM, which can be held even when power supply is stopped, included in each means such as the game control means 31 and the payout control means 77. It is provided on a switch board (not shown) as an operation means for clearing.

  The basic circuit 53 includes a ROM 54 that stores a game control program, a RAM 55 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 56 that performs control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit (I / O port) for inputting and outputting various signals. 57).

  Although shown separately in FIG. 2, the ROM 54, RAM 55, etc. may be built in the CPU 56. In this case, when a one-chip microcomputer is adopted as the CPU 56, the RAM 55, the ROM 54, and the I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached or built into the one-chip microcomputer.

  For example, an I / O expander is used as the test signal output port included in the I / O port unit 57. In this case, for example, each test signal is output from each output port of the I / O expander toward each corresponding pin of a test signal terminal (not shown).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM that is partly or wholly backed up by a backup power source created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are stored for a predetermined period.

  A game ball launcher that hits and launches a game ball is driven by a drive motor 94 that is controlled by the launch control means 91. The driving force of the drive motor 94 is adjusted according to the operation amount of the operation knob 15. In other words, the launch control means 91 controls the game ball to be launched with an intensity corresponding to the operation amount of the operation knob 15.

  In accordance with the symbol control command output from the game control unit 31, the symbol control means 80 performs display control such as a change or stop of the special symbol and the normal symbol displayed on the special symbol display 43 and the normal symbol display 41. The normal symbol fluctuation hold indicator 42 and the special symbol fluctuation hold indicator 44 are controlled to change the number of normal symbol fluctuation hold and the number of special symbol fluctuation hold.

  The lamp control means 75 outputs a control signal to the lamp 9 in accordance with the lamp control command output from the game control means 31, and controls the blinking / lighting operation of the lamp 9 in a predetermined manner.

  The sound control means 70 performs control including presence / absence of sound output to the speakers 8L and 8R in accordance with the sound control command output from the game control means 31.

The payout control means 77 controls payout of game balls from the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command output from the game control means 31.
The payout control means 77 is provided with a counter that counts the game balls in the card unit 50 or the firing control means 91 without actually paying out the game balls. You may be prompted to count down for the amount of game balls that are launched. That is, it may be a so-called enclosing type.

  The lamp control means 75 and the sound control means 77 may be mounted on one board. Moreover, the symbol control means 80, the lamp control means 75, and the sound control means 77 may be mounted on one board.

  Further, for example, the game control means 31 may be connected in a tree shape, the symbol control means 80 may be in the middle, and the lamp control means 75 and the sound control means 70 may be in the lower order.

  The various commands such as the symbol control command are, as will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 8, 8-bit control signals and 1-bit control signals for using these control signals by the symbol control means 80 or the like. Strobe signal (INT signal).

  The symbol control means 80 or the like removes noise with a noise filter such as a three-terminal capacitor or a ferrite bead that cuts off a high-frequency signal when a symbol control command is input. Incidentally, you may provide a noise filter also in the game control means 31. FIG.

  In the present embodiment, 74HC240, which is a general-purpose IC, is used to prevent at least one of the game control means 31 and the symbol control means 80 from inputting a signal from the symbol control means 80 or the like to the game control means 31. , 74HC14, etc. are provided.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, there is a possibility that a result display indicating a transition to the non-probability change specific game state or the probability change special game state may be included in the result of the symbol change display based on the hold memory. The non-probability specific game state or the probabilistic special during the period from when it is determined that the display result may be included to when the display result based on the determination is displayed on the special symbol display 43 There is a case where a process for notifying that there is a possibility that a result display indicating the transition to the gaming state is included may be performed. Hereinafter, such notification is referred to as advance notice.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment can start the next symbol variation display from the state where the symbol variation display can be started when there are a plurality of reserved storage numbers. There is a case where a process for performing a so-called continuous notice is performed in which the notice to be executed is performed a plurality of times.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment has at least two types of the continuous notice, and at least one of the notice forms of the continuous notice is related to at least one notice form of the continuous notice other than the continuous notice. Have

  Here, the relationship of the notification mode of the continuous notice is that the determination of whether or not to execute a plurality of continuous notices is related to each other, and the state in which it is possible to start the variable display of symbols. The number of executions of individual notices of continuous notices that are executed before it becomes possible to start the next symbol variation display, and the specific notification mode, for example, special This includes that the display object displayed on the symbol display 43 is related to the display start timing and the like.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, among the relations of the above-described notification modes, there is a relation between a plurality of continuous notices regarding at least whether or not to execute the continuous notice and the number of executions of the continuous notice.

  Specifically, of the two related continuous notices A and B, the continuous notice B is a continuous notice in which the number of executions with the possibility of executing the continuous notice A is notified in a notification form that can be specified. Further, the special symbol display 43 for determining when the game ball passes through the start port 6 displays an indication indicating that the symbol change result is shifted to the certain variation specific game state or the non-probability variation special game state, that is, a special big hit prize or When a display indicating a non-specific big hit winning is included, the notification mode of the continuous notice B has a high ratio of being a notification form that can specify the number of executions of the continuous notice A.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming machine may execute a continuous notice displayed on the two types of special symbol displays 43 shown below.

First, it is a notice that is also referred to as a continuous normal notice, and during the change display of symbols, a triangle (effect pattern a), a star (effect pattern b), an area other than the change display area of the display area of the special symbol display 43, Any object of the polygon (effect pattern c) is displayed, and the effect is to move within the display area before the end of the variable display of symbols.
There are three timings for starting the display of the continuous normal notice. The timing at which display is started 1 second after the start of symbol variation display (start timing a), the timing at which display is started approximately halfway between symbol variation display start and display stop (start timing b), and symbol display stop This is the timing (start timing b) at which display is started 2 seconds before.

This continuous normal advance notice is executed when there is a possibility that the result of the symbol variation display on the special symbol display 43 based on the reserved memory may include a display indicating a specific big win or a non-specific big win.
In addition, since it is a kind of continuous notice, when there is a high possibility that the result includes a display indicating a specific big win or a non-specific big win, the notice is set to be executed a plurality of times.
Therefore, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation that a transition to the specific gaming state or the probability-changing special gaming state will soon be made by continuously executing the continuous normal announcement multiple times.

  Another type of continuous notice that the gaming machine according to the present embodiment has is a notice that the number of executions that may execute the continuous normal notice is displayed on the special symbol display 43 before the start of symbol variation. This continuous notice is hereinafter referred to as a countdown notice.

  In the present embodiment, the countdown notice is displayed after the condition for starting the symbol variation display is established and before the symbol variation display is actually started.

  Further, since the numerical value displayed as the countdown notice is the number of executions that may execute the continuous normal notice, it does not always match the number of executions of the continuous normal notice. For example, the countdown notice may continue even if the continuous normal notice ends, or conversely, the continuous normal notice may continue even if the countdown notice ends. In some cases, numerical values to be displayed, such as “3”, “2”, “1”, “0”, may be decreased in order by one, or displayed as “3”, “1”, “0”. In some cases, “3”, “2”, and “1” may shift to the specific game state or the certain change specific game state without displaying “0”.

  In the present embodiment, when there is a high possibility that a display showing a specific big prize winning or a non-specific big winning prize is included in a plurality of display results of the symbol variation display in the special symbol display 43 stored as reserved storage, The countdown notice is executed every time the symbol change for which the normal notice is executed, and the displayed numerical value is a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value displayed as the countdown notice before the start of the immediately preceding symbol change display. Furthermore, the ratio is set such that the countdown display before the start of the variable display of the symbol that displays the specific big win or the non-specific big win as a result of the variable display becomes “0” becomes high.

  With this setting, when the countdown notice is executed before the start of the symbol change display, and when the continuous normal notice is executed during the symbol change display to match the countdown notice, “0” is set as the countdown value. The player will play a game with the expectation of shifting to the specific game state or the probable change specific game state after displaying the result of the variable display of the symbols started immediately after the display.

For this reason, when the countdown notice is executed, the player confirms whether or not the continuous normal notice is executed so as to match the countdown during the symbol variation executed after the countdown display. That is, the player pays attention to the effect of the countdown notice and the continuous normal notice over the fluctuation of the symbols from the start to the end of the countdown notice. Therefore, adding the countdown notice and the continuous normal notice as an effect contributes to diversification of the entire game effect.
This is different from adding an effect that merely informs the number of occurrences of the reach state. For example, when 3 times are indicated as the number of reach states that are continuously generated as such effects, it can be recognized that the reach state occurs three times continuously, but this is the first and second reach states at the same time. Means that the player has substantially no meaning as a reach state. This is because the reach state is an effect that shows that there is a possibility that a big hit will occur before the final result is displayed. This is because it means that no big hit occurs in the second reach state. Therefore, the notification effect itself indicating the number of continuous reach states causes the reach state to generate a sense of fun.
On the other hand, since the countdown notice provided in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment notifies the number of executions that may execute the continuous normal notice, the notice effect itself does not make other effects meaningless. .

  FIG. 3 is a diagram conceptually illustrating an example of a display mode of the above-described continuous normal notice and countdown notice.

  FIG. 3 shows four types of display modes ((A) to (D)) with different display modes over the three symbol display variations before the occurrence of the uncertain change specific gaming state. Hereinafter, description will be made in order from the aspect (a).

The mode (a) is a mode in which a continuous normal notice and a countdown notice are executed. In addition, the number of executions is the same in the two notices, and the countdown display numerical value is a value that can specify the true number of executions of the continuous normal notice.
First, in the mode (A), “2” is displayed as a countdown notice before the start of the first symbol variation. During the display of the variation of the symbol that starts subsequently, specifically, one second after the start of the variation, the effect of the polygon from the right end of the lower region of the region where the symbol variation of the special symbol display 43 is performed The pattern is displayed in the display area and moved to the left. The movement is set so that the polygonal effect pattern reaches the left end of the display area when the symbol variation is substantially stopped. At this time, the display result after the change is a display indicating a winning prize.
For the second time, “1” is displayed as a countdown notice before the start of symbol variation. During the subsequent variation display of the symbol, a polygonal effect pattern is formed at the approximate center of the region below the region where the symbol variation of the special symbol display 43 is performed at a time corresponding to approximately the middle of the variation time. It is displayed in the display area and moved to the left. The movement is set so that the polygonal effect pattern reaches the left end of the display area when the symbol variation is substantially stopped. At this time, the display result after the change is a display indicating a winning out of reach.
For the third time, “0” is displayed as a countdown notice before the start of symbol variation. During the display of the variation of the symbol that starts subsequently, a polygon effect pattern is displayed on the left side of the lower region of the region where the variation of the symbol of the special symbol display 43 is performed about 2 seconds before the variation time ends. It is displayed in the area and moved to the left side. The movement is set so that the polygonal effect pattern reaches the lower left side end of the display area when the symbol variation substantially stops. Further, at this time, the display result after the change is in a reach state and is displayed to indicate a non-specific big hit winning.
That is, in the mode (a), the continuous normal notice is executed for all the three symbol display changes before the occurrence of the uncertain change specific game state, and the countdown notice is executed before the start of the three-time change. . Further, the display numerical value of the countdown notice is sequentially decreased by one, and “0” is displayed before the start of the variable display of the symbol, which displays the transition to the uncertain change specific game state.

Next, the mode (A) is a mode in which both the continuous normal notice and the countdown notice are executed, but the number of executions is not the same in the two notices.
First, “2” is displayed as a countdown notice before the start of the first symbol variation. During the symbol variation display that starts subsequently, about 2 seconds before the variation time ends, a star shape is displayed as an effect pattern on the left side of the lower region of the symbol variation region of the special symbol display 43. It is displayed in the area and moved to the left side. The movement is set so that the star-shaped effect pattern reaches the lower left side end of the display area when the symbol variation substantially stops. At this time, the display result after the change is a display indicating a winning prize.
For the second time, “1” is displayed as a countdown notice before the start of symbol variation. During the subsequent fluctuations, the effect based on the symbol normal notice is not executed. At this time, the display result after the change is a display indicating a winning prize.
For the third time, “0” is displayed as a countdown notice before the start of symbol variation. During the symbol variation display that starts subsequently, specifically, from one second after the variation starts, a star-shaped effect is displayed from the right end of the lower region of the region where the symbol variation of the special symbol display 43 is performed. The pattern is displayed in the display area and moved to the left. The movement is set so that the star-shaped effect pattern reaches the left end of the display area when the symbol variation is almost stopped. Further, at this time, the display result after the change is in a reach state and is displayed to indicate a non-specific big hit winning.
In other words, in the mode (A), the continuous normal notice is executed during the first and third display of the three symbol display changes before the occurrence of the uncertain change specific game state. On the other hand, the countdown notice is executed before the start of all the three fluctuation display.

The mode (c) is a mode in which only the countdown notice is executed.
In other words, the continuous normal notice is not executed among the three symbol fluctuation displays before the occurrence of the uncertain change specific gaming state. On the other hand, the countdown notice is executed before the start of all the three fluctuation display. It should be noted that the pattern variation display mode and the display result for three times are the same as the mode (A) and the mode (B).

  The mode (d) is a mode in which only the continuous normal notice is executed. That is, out of the three variations of the symbol display before the occurrence of the non-probable variation specific gaming state, among the three variations, the first and third in FIG. During the symbol change and the symbol change two times before the symbol change, a continuous normal notice is executed with a triangular effect pattern. On the other hand, the countdown notice is not executed before the symbol changes. It should be noted that the pattern variation display mode and the display result for three times are the same as the mode (A) and the mode (B).

  In the present embodiment, the mode (a) to the mode (iv) of the mode (a) shifts to the probability variation specific gaming state or the non-probability variation specific gaming state at the highest rate in the mode (a). In other words, the reliability of the mode (a) is set to be the highest.

  In order to realize the above-described embodiment regarding the advance notice, in this embodiment, the game control means 31 extracts a random number value when the game ball wins the start winning opening 6, and the winning is determined according to the random number value. Processing to determine which winning mode, such as a loss winning prize or a special jackpot winning prize, is provided.

  Further, the game control means 31 includes a process for determining whether or not to execute the countdown notice based on which winning mode the winning mode is. In the present embodiment, when the winning mode is a specific or non-specific big hit winning, the ratio of determining to execute the countdown notice is increased.

  Furthermore, the game control means 31 outputs game information based on the information stored as the hold storage to the effect control means such as the symbol control means 80. The game information to be output includes the number of reserved memories and which winning mode is the result of the variation display of the symbol variation stored as the reserved memory.

  On the other hand, the effect control means such as the symbol control means 80 stores the game information related to the hold storage output from the game control means 31 in a storage area provided in the effect control means such as the symbol control means 80. In addition, when it is possible to start the variable display of the symbol based on the hold memory, the effect control means such as the symbol control means 80 searches the information stored in the storage area so that the game control means 31 holds the hold. The winning mode stored in the memory is determined. Based on the determination result, it is determined whether or not the continuous normal notice is to be executed, and the execution mode is selected. Further, when the game control means 31 has decided to execute the countdown notice, the execution mode is also selected based on the determination result.

In the present embodiment, the determination means for determining whether to execute two continuous notices, specifically, the determination table is a table having the same contents. By using tables having the same contents, when it is determined that the countdown notice is to be executed when a prize has been won, the ratio of the decision to execute the continuous normal notice is also increased.
In addition, the two consecutive notices are set so that the ratio to be determined in the case of a specific or non-specific big win is set to be high, and the number of executions of each continuous notice is also set to a specific or non-specific big win. In this case, the ratio of the same number of executions is set to be high.

With this setting, when the winning mode determined when the game ball has passed through the start port 6 is a specific or non-specific big hit win, the game ball being executed when the game ball has passed the start port 6 The rate at which the continuous normal notice is continuously executed from the start of the next variation display of the symbol variation until the symbol variation related to the prize is stopped increases.
In addition, the rate at which the countdown in which the display numerical value is decreased by 1 every time the symbol variation is started is increased so that the countdown number before the symbol variation related to the winning becomes “0”.

  In the above description, the advance notice displayed on the special symbol display 43 has been described. However, the advance notice may be performed using notification means other than the display, for example, sound from a speaker. Moreover, you may use combining several alerting | reporting means about the same notice.

  The operation of each of the above means will be described below with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the CPU 56 and the like shown in FIG.
When the power source of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the input level of the reset terminal becomes a high level, the CPU 56 first sets an interrupt disabled state in order to prohibit input of signals and the like to the CPU 56 main body (step S1).
Next, an interrupt mode is set to enable processing of interrupt requests from the built-in devices of the CPU 56, and to enable interrupt processing to be installed at an arbitrary position in the program (step S2).
Then, a stack pointer designation address is set in the stack pointer (step S3).
Subsequently, initialization setting of the built-in device register is performed (step S4).
Also, initialization setting of the timer / counter circuit (CTC) and the I / O port 57 (parallel input / output port: PIO), which are built-in devices, is performed (step S5).
Thereafter, the RAM 55 is set in an accessible state (step S6).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines only once whether or not the clear switch 921 input via the input port is on in order to be able to cope with the case where the power supply stop occurs (step S7).

  If the result of determination in step S7 is that the clear switch 921 is on, it means that power supply has not been stopped, and the process proceeds to step S11. On the other hand, if the clear switch 921 is not turned on, it means that power supply has been stopped. Therefore, when the power supply is stopped, data protection processing for the backup RAM area (for example, processing for stopping power supply such as addition of parity data) ), That is, whether there is backup data, for example, based on the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process (step S8).

  If there is backup data as a result of the determination in step S8, the CPU 56 performs a data check of the backup RAM area (parity check in this example), and performs the same processing in the calculated checksum and power supply stop processing. By comparing with the calculated checksum, it is determined whether or not the check result is normal (step S9).

As a result of the determination in step S9, if the check result is normal, that is, if the calculated checksum matches the checksum calculated by the same process in the power supply stop process, the CPU 56 Then, a game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means 31 and the control state of the symbol control means 80 etc. to the state when the power supply is stopped is performed (step S10).
On the other hand, if the check result is not normal as a result of the determination in step S9, it means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data at the time of power supply stop. In such a case, the internal state Cannot be returned to the state at the time of power supply stop, and therefore various processes executed at the time of power-on not at the time of recovery from the stop of power supply are executed. Then, the backup data stored in the backup RAM area is read out.

  Next, the CPU 56 clears the RAM in order to erase backup data in the RAM 55 that is no longer needed (step S11).

Also, an operation for setting an initial value in a predetermined work area (for example, a flag for selectively performing processing according to a control state such as a payout command storage pointer, a winning ball flag, a ball out flag, a payout stop flag, etc.) An area is set (step S12).
Further, a process of outputting an initialization command for initializing the symbol control means 80 and the like is executed (step S13).

Then, for example, a timer interrupt is set by setting a value corresponding to 2 mS in the CTC register provided in the CPU 56 in the time constant register so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every 2 mS (step S14). .
Details of the operation relating to this step will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, in order to make the update processing of various random values including random 1 and random 6 necessary, an interrupt disabled state is set (step S16).
Thereafter, various random value updating processes are actually performed (step S17).
Subsequently, an interrupt permission state is set (step S19).
Steps S16 to S19 are repeatedly executed until the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned off.

  The random value update process shown in step S17 is a process of updating the count value of the counter for extracting the random value. The contents of various random values including random 1 and random 6 will be described later with reference to FIG.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the 2 mS timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 56 of FIG.
When a timer interrupt occurs, first, the CPU 56 saves a register in order to execute the processes shown in steps S21 to S33 (step S20).
Thereafter, detection signals of switches such as the gate switches 5e to 5h, the start port switch 6a, the count switch 71, the V winning switch 72, and the clear switch 921 are input via the switch circuit 58, and whether or not they are turned on. The switch process of determining is performed (step S21).

  Next, a random value updating process is performed in which the count value of each counter for extracting each random value described later with reference to FIG. 6 is updated (step S22).

Subsequently, special symbol process processing is executed to execute control for changing the special symbol derived and displayed on the special symbol display 43 in accordance with the gaming state, and for derivation and display of a new special symbol (step S25).
Details of the operation in this step will be described with reference to FIG.

After that, normal symbol process processing is executed to execute control of fluctuation of the normal symbol derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 41 and derivation and display of a new normal symbol (step S26).
Next, a symbol control command relating to the special symbol is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, and a special symbol command control process for outputting the symbol control command to the symbol control means 80 is performed (step S27).

  Further, a symbol control command related to the normal symbol is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, and a normal symbol process process is performed to output the symbol control command to the symbol control means 80 (step S28).

  Further, for example, in order to enable the hall management computer to acquire information relating to the specific gaming state and information relating to the starting game, an information output process for outputting these information is performed (step S29).

  In addition, in order to drive the ball payout device 97 on the basis of detection signals from the start port switch 6a, the count switch 71, etc., a prize ball for outputting a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls to the payout control means 77. Processing is executed (step S30).

Further, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories is increased or decreased, and a storage process for outputting a command corresponding to the determination result to the symbol control means 80 or the like is executed (step S31).
This step will be described later with reference to FIG.

A test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for allowing the control state of the gaming machine 1 to be referred to outside the gaming machine 1, is executed (step S32).

  Further, in order to open and close the open / close members 23a and 23b and the special winning opening 7, a solenoid output process of outputting a drive command to the solenoid circuit 59 is executed (step S33).

  Thereafter, the contents of the register saved in step S20 are restored (step S34).

  Then, a timer interrupt permission state is set (step S35).

  In the present embodiment, some of the processes executed in the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 5 may be executed in the main process shown in FIG.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random value touched in step S22 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. Each random value is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: A random number for determining whether or not to generate a specific gaming state (for determining a specific gaming state), for example, “0 to 632” is assigned. For example, it is updated by adding “1” to the count value of the random number counter every 2 ms.
(2) Random 2-1 to 2-3 (Random 2): Random numbers for determining the left middle right symbol of the special symbol in the normal state (for determining the detaching symbol), for example, “0 to 11” respectively. Assigned.
Random 2-1 is updated by adding “1” to the count value of the random number counter every 2 ms, for example, and the interrupt processing surplus time.
Random 2-2 is updated by adding “1” to the count value of the random number counter every time the added random 2-1 digit changes.
Random 2-3 is updated by adding “1” to the count value of the random number counter every time the added random 2-2 digit changes.
(3) Random 3: A random number value for determining the left middle right symbol of the special symbol when generating a specific gaming state (for determining a specific gaming state symbol), for example, “0 to 11” is assigned. For example, it is updated by adding “1” to the count value of the random number counter every 2 ms.
(4) Random 4: A random value for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol (for variation pattern determination), for example, “0 to 149” is assigned. For example, it is updated by adding “1” to the count value of the random number counter every 2 ms and the interrupt processing surplus time.
(5) Random 5: Random value for determining whether or not to reach when a specific gaming state is not generated (for reach determination), for example, “0 to 13” is assigned. For example, it is updated by adding “1” to the count value of the random number counter every 2 ms and the interrupt processing surplus time.
(6) Random 6: Random value for determining whether or not to generate a normal symbol (for determination per normal symbol), for example, “3 to 13” is assigned. For example, it is updated by adding “1” to the count value of the random number counter every 2 ms.
(7) Random 7: A random value for determining an initial value of random 1 (for determining a random 1 initial value), for example, “0 to 632” is assigned. For example, it is updated by adding “1” to the count value of the random number counter every 2 ms and the interrupt processing surplus time.
(8) Random 8: A random value for determining an initial value of random 6 (for determining a random 6 initial value), for example, “3 to 13” is assigned. For example, it is updated by adding “1” to the count value of the random number counter every 2 ms and the interrupt processing surplus time.

  In the random number value update process shown in step S22 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 56 counts up (adds 1) a counter for generating each random number value. In order to enhance the gaming effect, random values other than the random values (1) to (8) are also used.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the special symbol process shown in step S25 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG.
In the special symbol process, first, the CPU 56 reduces the variation for setting the variation time when the variation time of the special symbol is shortened, for example, when the number of reserved memories is “4” which is the upper limit number. A timer subtraction process is performed (step S310).

  Next, in order to determine whether or not to execute processing such as random 1 extraction, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the start winning opening 6, that is, whether or not the start opening switch 6a is turned on. Determination is made (step S311).

If the result of the determination in step S311 is that the start port switch 6a is on, a start port switch passing process, such as a random 1 extraction process, is performed (step S312).
Details of the operation in this step will be described later with reference to FIG.

Thereafter, any one of steps S300 to S308 is performed in accordance with the internal state (special symbol process) indicating the transition destination step in the special symbol process.
On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S311 is that the start port switch 6a is not on, steps S300 to S308 are performed according to the internal state (special symbol process flag) without passing through the start port switch passing process in step S312. One of the processes is performed.

Special symbol normal processing (step S300): In this step, first, after the state where it is possible to start the variation of the special symbol, it is determined how many reserved memories are present. If the number of reserved memories is not “0”, it is determined whether or not to enter a specific gaming state. Then, after changing the internal state (special symbol process flag) so that the process can be shifted to step S301, the process shifts to the normal symbol process process shown in step S26 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG.
Details of the operation in this step will be described later with reference to FIG.

Special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301): In this step, first, the stop symbol of the left middle right symbol of the special symbol is determined. Then, after changing the internal state (special symbol process flag) so that the process can be shifted to step S302, the process shifts to the normal symbol process process shown in step S26 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG.
Details of the operation in this step will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S302): In this step, first, a variation pattern of a special symbol is determined according to random 4. Also, the variable time timer is turned on. At this time, the symbol control means 80 can output the stop symbol of the left middle right symbol of the special symbol and the information for instructing the variation mode. Then, after changing the internal state (special symbol process flag) so that the process can be shifted to step S303, the process shifts to the normal symbol process process shown in step S26 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG.

  Special symbol variation processing (step S303): In this step, when the variation time timer turned on in step S302 times out, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is changed so as to shift to step S304, and then shown in FIG. The routine proceeds to the normal symbol process shown in step S26 of the timer interrupt process.

Special symbol stop process (step S304): In this step, first, the special symbol display unit 43 controls to display and display all the special symbols. Specifically, information capable of specifying a symbol is set in the RAM 55 so that a symbol control command indicating a special symbol stop can be output. Then, when the special symbol to be stopped becomes a rough pattern, it is possible to perform the pre-specific gaming state effect including a display indicating that the specific gaming state occurs. Then, after changing the internal state (special symbol process flag) so that the process can be shifted to step S305, the process shifts to the normal symbol process process shown in step S26 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG.
On the other hand, if the special symbol to be stopped does not become a random pattern, the internal state (special symbol process) is changed to allow the transition to step S300, and then shown in step S26 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. Shift to normal symbol process.

  First prize opening opening process (step S305): In this step, first, in order to open the big prize opening 7, a control signal is output to the solenoid 21 so as to open the big prize opening 7. In addition, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the process timer, and the specific gaming state flag is set. Then, after changing the internal state (special symbol process flag) so that the process can be shifted to step S306, the process shifts to the normal symbol process process shown in step S26 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): In this step, first, a symbol control command for prompting the special symbol display 43 to display the number of rounds in a specific gaming state can be output to the symbol control means 80, Processing for determining whether or not the closing condition of the winning opening 7 is established is performed. When the closing condition of the final winning opening 7 in the final game state is satisfied, a control signal is output to the solenoid 21 so as to close the large winning opening 7. Then, after changing the internal state (special symbol process) so that it can be shifted to step S307, the routine proceeds to the normal symbol process shown in step S26 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG.

Specific area valid time processing (step S307): In this step, first, whether or not the V winning switch 72 is turned on is monitored to determine whether or not the condition for shifting to the next round in the specific gaming state is satisfied. If the condition for transition to the next round in the specific gaming state is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process) is changed to allow the transition to step S305, and then shown in FIG. The routine proceeds to the normal symbol process shown in step S26 of the timer interrupt process.
On the other hand, if the transition condition to the next round in the specific gaming state is not satisfied within the valid time during which the detection of the game ball by the V winning switch 72 is valid, or the 15th round which is the final round is finished In this case, the internal state (special symbol process) is changed so that the process can be shifted to step S308, and then the normal symbol process illustrated in step S26 of the timer interrupt process illustrated in FIG. 5 is performed.

Big hit end processing (step S308): In this step, first, control is performed to cause the symbol control means 80 to perform symbol control for notifying the player that the specific gaming state has ended.
Also, a series of notification reset processing for the number of continuous notice execution possibility is executed. This process will be described in detail in the description of the C / D determination process shown in FIG.
Further, after changing the internal state (special symbol process) so that it can be shifted to step S300, the routine proceeds to the normal symbol process shown in step S26 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of commands related to the special symbol variation pattern output from the CPU 56 shown in FIG. 2 to the symbol control means 80 and the like.
Here, each command has a 2-byte structure, for example, “MODE” indicates the first byte of data, and “EXT” indicates the second byte of data. Each variation pattern of the special symbol and the symbol control command are associated one-to-one.

  The command 80XX (X = any value of 4 bits) is a symbol control command related to a special symbol variation pattern.

The symbol control command indicated by the command 80XX is as follows. That is, the “variation pattern designation 1 command” (normal variation) is a command that prompts the symbol control means 80 to perform control to display a special symbol with a variation pattern that does not involve a reach mode, and the variation time is, for example, 9 seconds. It is said.
The “variation pattern designation 2 command” and “variation pattern designation 11 command” (normal reach) are commands that prompt the symbol control means 80 to perform control to display a special symbol with a variation pattern with few additional effects. The variation time is, for example, 9 seconds when the specific gaming state does not occur, and 23 seconds when the specific gaming state occurs, for example.
The “variation pattern designation 3 command” to “variation pattern designation 5 command” and “variation pattern designation 12 command” (reach A) perform control to display a special symbol with a variation pattern of a reach mode different from “normal reach”. In addition, it is a command prompting the symbol control means 80, and the variation time is, for example, 9 seconds or 14 seconds when the specific gaming state does not occur, and 28 seconds when the specific gaming state occurs, for example.
Different reach modes mean that different modes of change (speed, direction of rotation, etc.), characters, etc. appear in the reach change time. For example, in “normal”, the reach mode is realized by only one type of change mode, whereas in “reach A”, a reach mode including a plurality of change modes with different speeds and directions of change is realized.
“Variation pattern designation 6 command” to “Variation pattern designation 7 command” and “Variation pattern designation 13 command” (reach B) display special symbols with a variation pattern in a reach mode different from “normal reach” and “reach A”. This command is a command that prompts the symbol control means 80 to perform control, and the variation time is, for example, 16 seconds or 21 seconds when the specific gaming state does not occur, and 30 seconds when the specific gaming state occurs, for example.
The “variation pattern designation 8 command” to “fluctuation pattern designation 10 command” and “variation pattern designation 14 command” (reach C) are variations having a reach mode different from “normal reach”, “reach A”, and “reach B”. This is a command that prompts the symbol control means 80 to perform control to display a special symbol with a pattern, and the variation time is, for example, 29.5 seconds, 33.5 seconds, or 39.5 seconds when a specific gaming state does not occur. The time when the specific gaming state occurs is, for example, 51 seconds.

In the present embodiment, a shortened variation display pattern is further used.
The “variation pattern designation 15 command” (shortening variation) is a symbol control means that performs a control to display a special symbol with a very short variation pattern in which the variation time of the left middle right symbol of the special symbol is, for example, 1.0 second. This command prompts 80.

  In the present embodiment, the variation patterns 1 to 14 are used at the time of probability variation and non-probability variation, but the variation times of the variation pattern specification 1 to variation pattern specification 14 are shortened at the time of probability variation. You may make it do. Further, the variation pattern group (a plurality of variation patterns that can be used) used at the time of probability change may be separated from the variation pattern group used at the time of non-probability variation.

  In addition to the commands described above, a plurality of commands are used. For example, the left, middle, and right symbol designation commands that specify the left, middle, and right symbols of the special symbol, the special symbol stop command that designates the special symbol to be stopped, and the display result of the special symbol variation are designated as a prize. A winning designation command for specifying whether or not a game is indicated, a designation command for starting display or ending display of a specific gaming state, a pending memory number designation command for designating a pending memory count, a countdown when execution of a countdown notice is decided There are an upper limit number command including the maximum number of times, a display designation command at the demonstration waiting for the player, and the like.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the start port switch passing process shown in step S312 of the special symbol process shown in FIG.
In the start port switch passing process, first, the CPU 56 determines the number of stored memories in order to determine whether or not the information relating to the establishment of the start condition based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning port 6 can be newly reserved. It is determined whether or not the maximum number (here, “4”) has been reached (step S111).

As a result of the determination in step S111, if the number of stored memories has reached “4”, it is impossible to newly hold the information related to the establishment of the start condition based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 6. Therefore, the process proceeds to one of steps S300 to S308 of the special symbol process shown in FIG. 7 according to the internal state (special symbol process flag).
On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S111, if the number of stored memory does not reach “4”, it is possible to newly hold information related to the establishment of the start condition based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 6 Therefore, the number of reserved storage is increased by “1” (step S112).

Subsequently, random numbers such as random 1 are extracted and stored in a storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories in order to store them in series in association with the reserved memory (step S113).
Note that extracting the random number value means reading the count value of the random number counter and setting the read count value as the random value.

  After that, a timer for determining whether or not to shorten the special symbol change time in the special symbol display 43 is set (step S114).

Subsequently, winning effect setting processing including determination of whether or not the extracted random number value matches a predetermined determination value is executed (step S115). Thereafter, a C / D determination process is performed to determine whether or not to notify the number of executions that may cause a continuous normal notice before symbol variation (step S116). Subsequently, according to the internal state (special symbol process flag), the process proceeds to one of steps S300 to S308 of the special symbol process shown in FIG.
The details of the winning effect setting process shown in step S115 and the C / D determination process shown in step S116 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 10 and 14, respectively.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of the winning effect setting process shown in step S115 of the start port switch passing process shown in FIG.
In the winning effect setting process, first, the CPU 56 sets a winning flag indicating that the game ball has won the start winning opening 6 for reference in step S165 of the storage process shown in FIG. 17 (step S121). .

Next, in order to determine whether or not to generate a specific gaming state, random 1 stored in the process shown in step S113 of the start port switch passing process shown in FIG. 9 is read from the storage area (step S122). .
In this case, random 1 may be read again from the random number counter. This is due to the following reason. In the step of determining whether or not a specific gaming state is to be generated in the start port switch passing process shown in FIG. 9, specifically, in step S123 shown below, a numerical counter updating process for generating random 1 used for the determination is performed. Not yet done. Accordingly, the same random number value is extracted when the random number 1 is read again from the random number counter and when it is read from the storage area. The random number counter is updated in step S22 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG.

  Next, a specific gaming state determination process for determining whether or not to generate a specific gaming state is performed by a method described later with reference to FIG. 12 (step S123).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the specific gaming state is obtained by the determination process of step S123 (step S124).

If the result of determination in step S124 is that the specific gaming state is set, random 3 stored in the process shown in step S113 of the start-port switch passing process shown in FIG. 9 is read out from the storage area. Then, it is compared with the determination value to be the probability variation specific gaming state in the determination table for determining whether or not to be the probability variation specific gaming state (step S124a). It is determined whether or not (step S125).
Alternatively, the random number 3 may be read again from the random number counter. As described above, the update process of the numerical counter for generating the random number 3 is not yet performed at this stage, and therefore, the same random number value as that when reading from the storage area is extracted. The random number counter is updated in step S22 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG.

  If the result of determination in step S125 is a determination result that the probability variation specific gaming state is set, in order to output information that the winning related to the current process is the probability variation specific gaming state winning to the symbol control means 80 or the like, A specific jackpot winning designation command is set as a winning command in the RAM 55 (step S127).

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S125 is not the determination result that the probability variation specific gaming state is set, information indicating that the winning related to the current process is a normal specific gaming state winning that is different from the probability variation specific gaming state winning is symbol control. In order to output to the means 80 etc., a non-specific big hit winning designation command is set as a winning command in the RAM 55 (step S126).

On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S124 is not the determination result that the specific gaming state is set, in order to determine whether or not to reach, in the process shown in step S113 of the start port switch passing process shown in FIG. The stored random number 5 is read out from the storage area (step S131).
Alternatively, the random number 5 may be read again from the random number counter. Also in this case, as described above, the update process of the numerical counter for generating the random number 5 has not yet been performed at this stage, so the same random number value as that read from the storage area is extracted. The random number counter is updated in step S22 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG.

  Next, a process for determining whether or not to generate a reach state is executed by a method described later with reference to FIG. 13 (step S132).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the determination result in the reach state is obtained by the determination process in step S132 (step S133).

  If the result of determination in step S133 is that the reach state is reached, a reach winning designation command is sent to the symbol control means 80 or the like in order to output information that the winning related to the current process is a reach winning. A winning command is set in the RAM 55 (step S134).

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S133 is a determination result that the reach state is set, information indicating that the winning relating to the current process is not a specific gaming state winning and is not a reach winning is a symbol control means. In order to output to 80, etc., a lost winning designation command is set in the RAM 55 as a winning command (step S135).

  Subsequently, the command set in any one of step S126, step S127, step S134, and step S135 is output to the symbol control means 80 by executing the command set process shown in step S166 of the storage process shown in FIG. In order to do this, after setting a winning command in the winning effect buffer, any one of steps S300 to S308 is performed according to the internal state (special symbol process) (step S136).

FIG. 11A is a diagram showing a state in which data is stored in the determination table used in the specific gaming state determination process shown in step S123 of the winning effect setting process shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 11A, in this embodiment, the specific gaming state determination values are “3” and “7” at the time of non-probability change, and the specific gaming state determination values are “3” and “7” at the time of probability change. ”,“ 79 ”,“ 103 ”, and“ 107 ”. As will be described later, the specific gaming state occurs when the random 1 is one of these.

FIG. 11B is a diagram showing a state in which data is stored in the determination table used in the reach determination process shown in step S132 of the winning effect setting process shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 11B, the reach determination values are “0”, “1”, and “11” at the time of non-probability change, and the reach determination values are “0”, “1”, and “7” at the time of probability change. , “9”, “11”, “12”. As will be described later, a reach state occurs when the random number 5 is any one of these. Note that the reach state is more likely to occur at the time of probability change than at the time of non-change probability.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the operation of the specific gaming state determination process shown in step S123 of the winning effect setting process shown in FIG.
In the specific gaming state determination process, first, the CPU 56 sets whether or not a probability change flag is set in order to select whether to use non-probability change or probability change in the determination table shown in FIG. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the probability change is in progress (step S141).

  If the result of determination in step S141 is that the probability change is in progress, a selection is made to use the one at the time of the probability change in the determination table (step S142).

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S141 is that the probability change is not in progress, a selection is made to use the non-probability change in the determination table (step S143).

  Subsequently, the random 1 is compared with the specific gaming state determination value in the determination table (step S144).

  As a result of the comparison in step S144, it is determined whether or not the random 1 matches the specific gaming state determination value (step S145).

  If the result of determination in step S145 is that the random 1 matches the specific game state determination value, the game state is set to the specific game state, and the process proceeds to step S124 in the winning effect setting process shown in FIG. S146).

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S145 is that the random 1 and the specific game state determination value do not match, it is determined that the specific game state is not set, and then the process proceeds to step S124 in the winning effect setting process shown in FIG. (Step S147).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the operation of the reach state determination process shown in step S132 of the winning effect setting process shown in FIG.

  In the reach state determination process, first, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the probability change flag is set in order to select whether to use the non-probability change time or the probability change time of the determination table shown in FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the probability change is in progress (step S151).

  If the result of determination in step S151 is that the probability change is in progress, a selection is made to use the one at the time of the probability change in the determination table (step S152).

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S151 is that the probability change is not in progress, a selection is made to use the non-probability change in the determination table (step S153).

  Subsequently, the random 5 is compared with the reach determination value in the determination table (step S154).

  As a result of the comparison in step S154, it is determined whether or not the random 5 matches the reach determination value (step S155).

  As a result of the determination in step S155, if the random 5 and the reach determination value match, the reach state is set, and then the process proceeds to step S133 in the winning effect setting process shown in FIG. 10 (step S156).

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S155 is that the random 5 and the reach state determination value do not match, it is determined that the reach state is not set, and the process proceeds to step S133 of the winning effect setting process shown in FIG. Step S157).

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the operation of the C / D determination process shown in step S116 of the start port switch passing process shown in FIG.

  In the C / D determination process, it is determined whether or not to notify the number of executions (hereinafter also referred to as continuous notice execution possibility number of times) that may execute the continuous normal advance notice. This is a process for making a setting for outputting notification to the effect control means such as the control means 80.

  First, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the current probability is being changed (step S900). The determination of whether or not the probability change is currently being performed can be realized by, for example, setting a probability change flag during the probability change and referring to the flag.

  In the present embodiment, since the continuous notice and the effect related thereto are not performed during the probability change, when it is determined that the current probability change is currently being performed, the process proceeds from the C / D determination process shown in FIG. The process proceeds to any one of steps S300 to S308 during the special symbol process shown in FIG. 7 according to the process flag.

  A state in which the player's expectation is high enough to enter the specific gaming state without executing a game effect of performing a continuous notice to notify that there is a high possibility of entering the specific gaming state during the probability fluctuation It is. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the processing load is reduced by not performing the continuous notice during the probability change and not performing the notification of the numerical value related to the number of continuous notice executions associated therewith.

On the other hand, if the current probability is not changing, it is determined whether or not the C / D upper limit number is “0” (step S901). The initial value of the C / D upper limit number is “0”, and when it is determined to notify the continuous notice execution possibility number of times, the current pending storage number is set in step S904 of the C / D determination process described later. To do.
Further, the C / D upper limit number is “1” when the number of reserved memories is subtracted by “1” in the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 15, that is, every time the start condition of the variable display of symbols related to the reserved memory is satisfied. Subtracted.
In this way, once it has been decided that the notification of the number of consecutive notice executions is to be executed until all of the symbol variation display for which the symbol variation display is currently suspended is completed, the symbol variation display Until is finished, it is not determined whether or not to notify the possibility of continuous notice execution anew. For this reason, the determination of whether to notify the continuous notice execution possibility number of times is not performed repeatedly, and an increase in processing load is suppressed.

  If it is determined in step S901 that the C / D upper limit number is not “0”, it means that it has already been determined to notify the number of continuous notice execution possibility as described above. The process shifts from the C / D determination process to the start port switch passing process shown in FIG. 9, and further shifts to any one of steps S300 to S308 in the special symbol process shown in FIG. 7 according to the process flag.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S901 that the C / D upper limit number is “0”, it is determined whether or not the current reserved storage number is larger than “1”, that is, “2” or more ( Step S901a). Since the notification of the possibility of continuous notice execution that determines whether or not to execute in this process is an effect related to continuous notice, the number of reserved memories must be 2 or more in order to determine whether or not to notify. Because it will not be.

  If it is determined in step S901a that the current number of reserved memories is “1” or less, it is not in a state in which continuous notice is possible, and therefore it is not in a state in which the number of continuous notice execution possibility can be notified. The process proceeds from the D determination process to the start-port switch passing process shown in FIG. 9, and further proceeds to any process from steps S300 to S308 in the special symbol process shown in FIG. 7 according to the process flag.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S901a that the reserved storage number is larger than “1”, first, a random number value for determining C / D execution is extracted in order to determine whether or not to notify the possibility of continuous notice execution. (Step S902). This random number value may be extracted in this step, or may be extracted in step S113 of the start port switch passing process shown in FIG.

  Next, referring to the contents of the winning effect buffer set in step S136 of the winning effect setting process shown in FIG. 10, whether the current process is a lost winning, a reach winning, a non-specific big winning or a specific big winning It is determined whether it is. Based on the determination result, a C / D execution determination table corresponding to each winning is selected, and the determination value of the table is compared with the C / D execution determination random number extracted in step S902 (step S903). .

  As a result of the comparison in step S903, it is determined whether or not the random number value for determining C / D execution matches a determination value for performing notification of the number of continuous notice execution possibility, that is, whether or not notification of the number of continuous notice execution possibility is executed. Is determined (step S903a).

As a result, when it is determined that the notification of the continuous notice execution possibility number of times is to be executed, the current reserved storage number is set as the C / D upper limit number (step S904). Further, the C / D upper limit number is set as an upper limit number command so that it can be output to the effect control means such as the symbol control means 80 by the timer interruption process shown in FIG. 5 (step S905).
Subsequently, the process proceeds from the C / D determination process shown in this figure to the start port switch passing process shown in FIG. 9, and any of steps S300 to S308 in the special symbol process shown in FIG. Move to the process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S903a that the notification of the number of continuous notice execution possibility is not executed, the process proceeds from the C / D determination process shown in the figure to the start switch passing process shown in FIG. Accordingly, the process proceeds to one of steps S300 to S308 in the special symbol process shown in FIG.

Note that in the case of the big hit end process shown in step S308 of the special symbol process shown in FIG. Set “0” to the upper limit. Further, only in this case, an upper limit number command including the content that the C / D upper limit number is “5” is set, and the symbol is controlled by the special symbol command control process shown in step S27 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. The command is output to effect control means such as the control means 80.
By doing in this way, immediately after the end of the specific gaming state, it is not determined to always notify the continuous notice execution possibility number of times.

FIG. 14A is an example of a C / D execution determination table used in step S903 of the C / D determination process shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 14 (a), in the case of a non-specific or specific big win, a large number of determination values that are determined to be notified of the number of continuous notice execution possibility times are set. On the other hand, in the case of a loss or reach win, a small determination value is set to determine that notification of the number of continuous notice execution possibility is executed.
By setting in this way, there is an increased possibility that a non-specific or specific big win will be generated when the notification of the number of continuous notice execution possibility is executed.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the operation of the special symbol normal process shown in step S300 of the special symbol process shown in FIG.
In the special symbol normal process, first, the CPU 56 can start the special symbol variation that is not changing the special symbol and not in the specific gaming state so that the execution of the processing described below is not wasted. It is determined whether or not (step S51).

  If the result of determination in step S51 is that it is not possible to start changing the special symbol, the routine proceeds to normal symbol process processing shown in step S26 of the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is in a state where the change of the special symbol can be started, in order to specify whether or not the change of the special symbol can be performed, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories is “0” ( Step S52).

  If the result of determination in step S52 is that the number of reserved memories is “0”, the routine proceeds to normal symbol process processing shown in step S26 of the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the number of reserved storage is not “0”, each random number stored from the earliest is read out and stored in the random value buffer area of the RAM 55 for easy reference (step S53).

  Subsequently, in order to delete each random number value that has become unnecessary, the number of reserved storage is reduced by “1” and each stored in the storage area “n” (here, n = 2, 3, 4) The random number value is shifted to the storage area “n−1” (step S54).

  Here, it is determined whether or not the C / D upper limit number is “0” (step S54a). As described above, when the C / D upper limit number is not “0”, the notification of the number of times of continuous notice execution is executed before the start of the fluctuation display of the symbols determined to start in steps S51 to S52. Is determined.

  If it is determined in step S54a that the C / D upper limit number is not “0”, the C / D upper limit number is decreased by “1” (step S54b). If set in this way, once it is determined that the number of continuous notice execution possibility is to be notified, it is not determined whether or not to newly notify until the processing related to the notification is ended, It is realized that the determination of whether to notify is performed.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 1 from the random value buffer area in order to perform the specific gaming state determination process again in order to ensure that the specific gaming state can be generated (step S55).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S54a that the C / D upper limit number is “0”, the process of step S55 is executed without executing the process of step 54b.

  Thereafter, the specific gaming state determination process described with reference to FIG. 12 is executed (step S56).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the determination result of step S56 is a determination result of generating a specific gaming state (step S57).

  As a result of the determination in step S57, if the determination result is that the specific gaming state is generated, the process proceeds to step S59 without passing through step S58. On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S57 is a determination result that a specific gaming state is generated, for reference in the special symbol stop symbol setting process shown in step S61 of the special symbol stop symbol setting process shown in FIG. A specific game state flag to be used is set (step S58).

  Then, after changing the special symbol process flag so that the special symbol stop symbol setting process can be shifted to the special symbol stop symbol setting process, the routine proceeds to the normal symbol process process of step S26 of the timer interruption process shown in FIG. 5 (step S59).

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the operation of the special symbol stop symbol setting process shown in step S301 of the special symbol process shown in FIG.
In the special symbol stop symbol setting process, first, the CPU 56 selects a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display 43 in the process shown in step S58 of the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. Is determined (step S61).

  If the result of determination in step S61 is that the specific game state flag has been set, the random symbol that has been read in the processing shown in step S53 of the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. The specific game state symbol is determined according to (step S62).

  In this embodiment, each symbol of the symbol number set in the specific gaming state symbol table corresponding to random 3 is determined as the specific gaming state symbol. In the specific game state symbol table, left, middle and right symbol numbers corresponding to combinations of a plurality of types of specific game state symbols are set.

  Then, the special symbol process flag is changed so as to shift to the variation pattern setting process (step S63).

  On the other hand, if the specific game state flag has not been set as a result of the determination in step S61, the random value buffer area is used to perform the reach determination again in order to reliably derive the special symbol based on the reach determination result. Random 5 is read from (step S64).

  Subsequently, the reach state determination process described with reference to FIG. 13 is executed (step S65).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the determination result of step S65 is a determination result of reaching (step S66).

  As a result of the determination in step S66, when reaching, the left middle symbol of the special symbol is determined according to random 2-1 read in the processing shown in step S53 of the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. After determining the right symbol of the special symbol according to 2-3, the process proceeds to step S63 (step S67).

  Here, if the right symbol of the determined special symbol matches the middle left symbol of the special symbol, the symbol corresponding to the value obtained by adding “1” to the random value corresponding to the right symbol is used as the right symbol, and the special symbol is Try not to be sloppy.

  On the other hand, if the reach is not performed as a result of the determination in step S66, the left symbol of the special symbol according to the random numbers 2-1 to 2-3 read in the process shown in step S53 of the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. After the right symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S63 (step S68).

  Here, when the left middle symbol of the special symbol is matched, the right symbol of the special symbol is shifted by one symbol so that the special symbol is not reachable. Then, the process proceeds to step S63.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the operation of the storage process shown in step 31 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG.
In the storage process, first, the CPU 56 determines whether or not there is a change in the count value of the pending storage counter (step S161).

  If the result of determination in step S161 is that there is no change in the count value of the pending storage counter, the routine proceeds to step S165. On the other hand, when there is a change in the count value of the reserved memory counter, in order to output the reserved memory number designation command to the symbol control means 80, the address of the reserved memory designation command output table corresponding to the reserved memory number is pointed to (Step S162).

  Next, the command for setting the effect control command data stored at the address of the ROM 54 indicated by the pointer to the output port for outputting this data and outputting the effect control INT signal indicating that the command is output. A set process is executed (step S163).

  By this step, a reserved memory number designation command can be output to the symbol control means 80. In the present embodiment, the reserved memory number designation command corresponding to the reserved memory number output to the symbol control means 80 is stored in the command output table of the ROM 54.

  Then, the count value of the hold storage counter is updated (step S164).

  Further, in step S121 of the winning effect setting process shown in FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not the start winning flag is set (step S165).

  As a result of the determination in step S165, if the start winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to the test terminal process in step S32 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S165, if the start winning flag is set, the address of the winning command output table corresponding to the data corresponding to the winning command stored in the winning effect buffer is used as a pointer. Set (step S166).

  Subsequently, command set processing is executed by the same method as in step S163 (step S167).

When the number of reserved memories changes by the above processing, a reserved memory number designation command is output to the symbol control means 80 (steps S161 to S163).
When there is a start win, a specific big win winning designation command, a non-specific big hit winning designation command, a reach winning designation command, or an outlier winning designation command is output.
In this embodiment, if the determination result is not the specific gaming state, a reach winning designation command or a missed winning designation command is output. A designated command may be output.

It should be noted that the determination as to whether or not to enter the specific gaming state to be executed when the game ball is won and the determination as to whether or not to reach are based on the establishment of the start condition for starting the fluctuation start in the special symbol display 43. It is based on what you do.
When the start condition for starting the variation is satisfied in the special symbol display 43, it is determined again whether or not to enter the specific gaming state and whether or not to reach (see steps S56 and S65).
A display result is derived based on the determination result (see steps S62, S67, and S68). However, the random number value storing process in step S113 of the start port switch passing process shown in FIG. 9 and the winning effect setting process in step S115 of the start port switch passing process shown in FIG. 9 are included in one timer interrupt process. Therefore, the random number value used when the special symbol variation start condition is satisfied is a value extracted when the special symbol variation start condition is satisfied and stored in the storage area.
Therefore, each decision result of whether or not to enter the probability variation specific gaming state when the special symbol variation start condition is met, whether to enter the non-probability variation specific gaming state, or whether to reach the reach state, The result is the same as the determination result when the start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, the game control means 31 outputs the reserved memory number designation command before the specific big win prize designation command or the like (in the storage process, the processes in steps S162 and S163 are executed before the processes in steps S166 and S167).

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing signal lines of a symbol control command (control signal) output from the game control means 31 shown in FIG. 2 to the symbol control means 80.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in this embodiment, a symbol control command is output from the game control means 31 to the symbol control means 80 through eight signal lines for outputting control signals D0 to D7. Further, a signal line for outputting an INT signal is also wired between the game control means 31 and the symbol control means 80.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of the symbol control command. However, control commands to other control means such as the lamp control means 75 are also transmitted through eight signal lines and one INT signal signal line. Output.

  The 8-bit symbol control command data of the symbol control command is output in synchronization with the INT signal. The symbol control means 80 detects that the INT signal has risen, and starts taking in 1-byte data by interrupt processing. Therefore, when viewed from the symbol control means 80, the INT signal corresponds to a capture signal that triggers the capture of symbol control command data.

  The symbol control command is output only once so that the symbol control means 80 can recognize it. In this example, “recognizable” means that the level of the INT signal changes, and “recognizable only once” means that, for example, the INT signal corresponds to the first and second bytes of the symbol control command data. Is output in a pulse shape (rectangular wave shape) only once. Note that the polarity of the INT signal may be positive or negative. .

  The game control means 31 and the symbol control means 80 store the correspondence relationship between the MODE data and the EXT data and the contents of the symbol control command, and the game control means 31 sends a MODE corresponding to the command to be output. When the data and the EXT data are output to the symbol control means 80, the symbol control means 80 inputs the symbol control command from the game control means 31, and according to the contents corresponding to the MODE data and the EXT data of the symbol control command. The display state of the special symbol display 43 or the like is changed.

  Control commands other than the symbol control command are also output from the game control means 31 to the symbol control means 80. For example, a more detailed symbol control command or the like in the specific gaming state is output from the CPU 56 to the symbol control means 80.

  Further, the lamp control command and the sound control command having the same form as the symbol control command are also output to the lamp control means 75 and the sound control means 70. The lamp control means 75 changes the display state of the lamp / LED when a lamp control command is inputted, and the sound control means 70 performs control to change the sound output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R when the sound control command is inputted.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a display control main process executed by the symbol control means 80 shown in FIG.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the operation of the timer interrupt process according to step S702 of the display control main process shown in FIG.
In the display control main process, first, the symbol control means 80 executes an initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, initializing a 2 mS timer for determining the display control activation interval, and the like. (Step S701)
Thereafter, the process proceeds to a loop process for determining the timer interrupt flag (step S702).

As shown in FIG. 20, when a timer interrupt occurs, a timer interrupt flag is set (step S711).
If the timer interrupt flag is set in the display control main process, the flag is cleared (step S703).

  In the present embodiment, for example, a timer interrupt is performed every 2 ms. That is, the display control main process is executed every 2 ms, for example. In this embodiment, only the flag is set in the timer interrupt process. However, some of steps S704 to S706 described below may be executed by the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. .

Next, a command analysis process for analyzing the contents designated by the input command is executed (step S704).
The operation of this step will be described later with reference to FIGS.

Next, a special symbol control process is performed in which control for instructing the special symbol display 43 to change or stop the special symbol is performed (step S705).
This step will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, update processing of a random number counter used for generating random values extracted in the display control process shown in step S705 or the like is performed (step S706).

FIG. 21 is a schematic configuration diagram of a command buffer for storing various commands from the game control means 31.
In this example, a command buffer of a ring buffer format capable of storing, for example, a maximum of “6” in a 2-byte configuration command is shown.

  Then, a command number counter indicating in which area the command is stored is used. The count value of the command number counter ranges from “0” to “11”. It is not always necessary to use the ring buffer format. For example, three symbol designating command storage areas (2 × 3 = 6 bytes command buffer) and one other command storage area (2 × 1 = 2 bytes) The buffer configuration may be a command buffer).

22 and 23 are flowcharts showing the operation of the command analysis process shown in step S704 of the display control main process shown in FIG.
In the command analysis process, first, the symbol control means 80 determines whether or not a command is stored in the command buffer by comparing the count value of the command number counter with the read pointer (step S611).

If the result of determination in step S611 is that no command is stored in the command buffer, that is, if the count value of the command number counter does not match the read pointer, the special processing shown in step S705 of the display control main process shown in FIG. Shift to symbol process. On the other hand, if the command is stored in the command buffer, that is, if the count value of the command number counter matches the read pointer, the command is read from the command buffer (step S612).
When read, “1” is added to the count value of the read pointer.

  Next, the contents designated by the read command are specified, and processing corresponding to each command is performed.

  First, it is determined whether or not the command is a left symbol designation command (step S613).

  If the result of determination in step S613 is that the read command is a left symbol designation command, the left symbol is stored in the left symbol storage area, and processing proceeds to step S611 (step S614).

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S614 is that the read command is not a left symbol designation command, it is determined whether or not the command is a middle symbol designation command (step S616).

  As a result of the determination in step S616, if the read command is a middle symbol designation command, the middle symbol is stored in the middle symbol storage area, and the process proceeds to step S611 (step S617).

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S616 is that the read command is not a middle symbol designation command, it is determined whether or not the command is a right symbol designation command (step S618).

  If the result of determination in step S618 is that the read command is a right symbol designation command, the right symbol is stored in the right symbol storage area, and processing proceeds to step S611 (step S619).

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S618 is that the read command is not a right symbol designation command, it is determined whether or not the command is a variation pattern command (step S621).

  If the result of determination in step S621 is that the read command is a variation pattern command, the variation pattern is stored in the variation pattern storage area (step S622). Further, a variation pattern flag that is a trigger for changing the process flag to the symbol variation processing is set in the variation pattern command waiting processing in step S800 of the display control process processing shown in FIG. 24, and the processing proceeds to step S611 ( Step S623).

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S621 is that the read command is not a variation pattern command, it is determined whether or not the command is an upper limit number command (step S624).

  If the result of determination in step S624 is that the read command is an upper limit number command, a numerical value included in the upper limit number command is set as the C / D upper limit number (step S625). By setting in this way, the symbol control means 80 can use the same numerical value as the C / D upper limit number set in step S904 of the C / D determination process shown in FIG.

Further, a numerical value obtained by subtracting “1” from the C / D upper limit number is set as a C / D display value (step S626).
The C / D display value indicates the number of times related to the special symbol display 43 in step S885 of the C / D display process shown in FIG. 33, which is a process for the symbol control means 80 to notify the number of times of continuous notice execution. This is a number that is referred to as a display number when performing a process of outputting a control signal for causing the control signal to be output. In addition, in the C / D display process shown in FIG. 33, the C / D display value is used to determine whether or not a process related to display is necessary.
For this reason, this C / D display value needs to be set to some number while the gaming machine is in operation, and is “4” after the notification of the initial value and the number of continuous notice execution possibility once determined is finished. Is set. Therefore, the C / D display value being “4” means that notification of the number of continuous notice execution possibility has not been determined.

  When the special game state is ended and the jackpot end process shown in step S308 of the special symbol process shown in FIG. 7 is executed, the game control means 31 sends the symbol control means 80 to the C / D upper limit number of times “ The upper limit number command including the content of “5” is output. Therefore, the C / D display value is “4”, and the notification of the number of continuous notice execution possibility is not determined. By doing so, when the big hit end process shown in step S308 of the special symbol process shown in FIG. 7 is executed, the decision to notify the number of continuous notice execution possibility is canceled.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S624, if the read command is not the upper limit number command, the process proceeds to step S631 shown in FIG. 23 to determine whether the command is a pending storage number designation command (step S631). ).

  If the result of determination in step S631 is that the read command is a reserved memory number designation command, the reserved memory number stored in the storage area of the symbol display means 80 is updated to a value included in the reserved memory number designation command. (Step S632), a control signal for displaying the updated number of reserved memories on the special symbol hold indicator 44 is output (Step S633).

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S631 is that the read command is not a pending storage number designation command, it is determined whether or not the command is a missed prize designation command (step S635).

  If the result of determination in step S635 is that the read command is a pending storage number designation command, “0” is stored in the pending buffer (step S638).

The pending buffer is a winning designation command when the symbol controlling means 80 inputs the winning designation command output by the game control means 31 in the command setting process related to the winning designation command shown in step S167 of the storage process shown in FIG. One of the numbers “0” to “3” selected based on which winning designation is included is sequentially stored in a maximum of four storage areas.
By referring to the information stored in the holding buffer, whether the result of the variable display of the symbols held as holding storage by the holding storage means of the game control means 31 is a missed winning, a reach winning, The symbol control means 80 can also grasp whether it is a specific big win or a specific big win.
For example, when the holding buffer is “0”, “1”, “2” in order from the first storage area, the holding storage means of the game control means 31 starts holding the variable display of symbols three times. As the contents stored, the information relating to the lost winning as the stored storage stored earliest, the information relating to the reach winning as the stored memory stored next earliest, and the information stored as the latest stored non-specified This means that information related to the big hit winning is stored.

  The numbers stored in the hold buffer are used to select a table to be referred to when determining whether or not to perform continuous normal advance notice in the advance notice selection process shown in step S801 of the display control process shown in FIG. Or used for determining whether or not to shift to the jackpot display process shown in step S805 in the all symbol stop process shown in step S804.

  Also, when a series of display processing is completed in the display control process shown in FIG. 24, that is, in the case of a winning prize or a reach prize, the state (special symbol control process flag) is stepped in the all symbol stop process shown in step S804. When changing to the variation pattern command waiting process shown in S800, or in the case of non-specific big hit winning or specific big hit winning, the internal pattern (special symbol control process flag) in the big hit game processing shown in step S806 is the fluctuation pattern shown in step S800. When changing to the command waiting process, the contents of the storage area “1” in the pending buffer are deleted, and the storage area is changed from “n” to “n−1”. With this process, the pending buffer is updated.

  As a result of the determination in step S635, if the read command is not a missed winning designation command, it is determined whether or not the command is a reach winning designation command (step S639).

  If the result of determination in step S639 is that the read command is a pending storage number designation command, “1” is stored in the pending buffer (step S642).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S639 that the read command is not a reach winning designation command, it is determined whether or not the command is a non-specific big hit winning designation command (step S651).

  If the result of determination in step S651 is that the read command is a pending storage number designation command, “2” is stored in the pending buffer (step S654).

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S651 is that the read command is not a non-specific big win winning designation command, it is determined whether or not the command is a specific big winning prize designation command (step S655).

  If the result of determination in step S655 is that the read command is a pending storage number designation command, “3” is stored in the pending buffer (step S658).

On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S651 is that the read command is not a specific big win winning designation command, the contents designated by the command are identified, processing according to the identification result is executed, and the process proceeds to step S611. (Step S659).

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the operation of the special symbol control process shown in step S705 of the display control main process shown in FIG.
In the special symbol control process, any one of steps S800 to S806 is performed according to the internal state (special symbol control process flag) indicating the transition destination step in the special symbol control process. Each process is as follows.

Fluctuation pattern command input waiting process (step S800): In this step, first, it is determined whether or not a display control command (fluctuation pattern command) capable of specifying the fluctuation time of the special symbol has been input by the command input interrupt process.
Specifically, it is determined whether or not a flag (variation pattern input flag) indicating that a variation pattern command has been input is set. The change pattern input flag is set when it is determined in the process shown in step S619 of the command analysis process shown in FIG. 22 that a change control designation display control command has been input.

  Thereafter, on the condition that the variation pattern input flag is set, the internal state (special symbol control process flag) is changed so as to be able to shift to step S801, and then the random number shown in step S706 of the display control main process shown in FIG. Move to update process.

Prior notice selection process (step S801): In this step, it is determined whether or not continuous normal notice is to be performed. A specific production pattern and production start timing are selected. In addition, a notice disclosure time timer that determines the start time of continuous normal notice is started as necessary. Further, when it is determined to notify the number of continuous notice execution possibility, a numerical value to be displayed on the special symbol display 43 is determined and a control signal for display is output to the special symbol display 43. .
Details of the processing in this step will be described with reference to FIGS.

  All symbol variation start processing (step S802): In this step, first, control is performed so as to start variation of the left middle right symbol of the special symbol. Thereafter, the internal state (special symbol control process flag) is changed so that the process can proceed to step S803, and then the process proceeds to the random number update process illustrated in step S706 of the display control main process illustrated in FIG.

Symbol variation processing (step S803): In this step, if it is determined that the continuous normal notice is to be executed and the notice start time timer is started, control for displaying the continuous normal notice after waiting for the timeout. The signal is output to the special symbol display 43. Next, the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern is controlled, and the end of the variation time of the special symbol is monitored. Moreover, stop control of the left and right symbols of the special symbol is performed. Thereafter, the internal state (special symbol control process flag) is changed so that the process can proceed to step S804, and then the process proceeds to the random number update process illustrated in step S706 of the display control main process illustrated in FIG.
Details of the processing in this step will be described with reference to FIG.

  All symbol stop waiting setting process (step S804): In this step, if a display control command (special symbol stop display control command) for instructing all symbols to be stopped is input at the end of the special symbol variation time, Control is performed to stop the change of the special symbol and to display the stop symbol (deterministic symbol). After that, when a specific gaming state occurs, the internal state (special symbol control process flag) is changed so that the process can proceed to step S805, and then the random number update process shown in step S706 of the display control main process shown in FIG. Migrate to On the other hand, when the specific gaming state does not occur, the process of changing the internal state (special symbol control process flag) so that the process can be shifted to step S800 and the contents of the storage area “1” of the reserved buffer are erased, and the storage area is The process of changing from “n” to “n−1” is performed, and then the process proceeds to the random number update process shown in step S706 of the display control main process shown in FIG.

  Jackpot display processing (step S805): In this step, first, after the time of variation of the special symbol, the display of the probability variation specific game state or the display of the normal specific game state is controlled. Thereafter, the internal state (special symbol control process flag) is changed so that the process can proceed to step S806, and then the process proceeds to the random number update process illustrated in step S706 of the display control main process illustrated in FIG.

  Big hit game processing (step S806): In this step, first, control during a specific game state is performed. For example, when a display control command for display before opening the big winning opening or display when opening the big winning opening is input, display control of the number of rounds is performed. Thereafter, on condition that the specific gaming state has ended, a process for changing the internal state (special symbol control process flag) indicating the transition destination step in the special symbol control process so as to be shifted to step S800, and storage of the pending buffer The contents of the area “1” are deleted, the storage area is changed from “n” to “n−1”, and then the process proceeds to the random number update process shown in step S706 of the display control main process shown in FIG. .

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the operation of the advance notice selection process shown in step S801 of the display control process shown in FIG.

  In the notice selection process, it is first determined whether or not there is a continuous normal notice determination flag. (Step S920).

The continuous normal notice determination flag is a flag that is set in step 924 of the notice selection process when it is determined to execute the continuous normal notice. The continuous normal notice determination flag is reset when the determined continuous normal notice ends. In this embodiment, in step 957 of the symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 34, the reset is performed when the continuous execution count is “0”.
That is, the presence of the continuous normal notice determination flag means that it is determined that the continuous normal notice is to be given and the determined continuous normal notice has not ended.

  When it is determined in step S920 that there is no continuous normal notice determination flag, a continuous normal notice setting process for determining whether or not to execute the continuous normal notice is executed (step S921). Details of this processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the continuous normal notice is executed in the continuous normal notice setting process in step S921. (Step S922).

  If it is determined in step S922 that execution of the continuous normal notice is determined, a continuous normal notice determination flag is set (step S924).

Subsequently, continuous normal notice mode selection processing is executed (step S925). In the continuous normal notice mode selection process, a specific production pattern and production start timing of the continuous normal notice are selected.
Details of this processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  Further, a notice timer setting process is executed (step S926). The notice timer setting process is a process for starting a notice start time timer when continuous normal notice is executed. Details of this processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S920 that there is a continuous normal notice determination flag, notice timer setting processing is executed (step S928). This process is the same process as step S926 described above.

  In the present embodiment, when there is a continuous normal advance notice determination flag, the advance timer set process is executed without performing the continuous normal advance notice setting process as described above. By executing such processing, once execution of continuous normal notice is determined in the continuous normal notice setting process, the continuous normal notice setting process is not executed until the continuous normal notice ends. It goes without saying that avoiding such overlapping processing is effective in preventing an increase in processing load.

After the execution of the notice timer setting process in step S926 or step S928, or when the decision process in step S922 determines that continuous normal notice is not determined in the continuous normal notice setting process in step S921, the C / D display process is performed. It executes (step S927).
In the C / D display process, when it is determined to notify the number of continuous notice execution possibility, the control signal for displaying the number of times on the special symbol display 43 is output to the special symbol display 43. Process. Details of this processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  After that, the internal state (special symbol control process flag) is changed so as to shift to the all symbol variation start process shown in step S802 of the display control process of FIG. 24 (step S929), and the display control main shown in FIG. The process proceeds to the random number update process shown in step S706 of the process.

  26 and 27 are flowcharts showing the operation of the continuous normal notice setting process shown in step S921 of the notice selection process shown in FIG.

  In the continuous normal advance notice setting process, it is first determined whether or not the current probability is changing. (Step S970).

In this embodiment, when the probability change is in progress, the player is in a state of high expectation for the occurrence of the specific gaming state as described above. Therefore, the continuous notice for notifying the possibility of the occurrence of the specific gaming state. Does not execute.
Therefore, if it is determined in step S970 that the current probability is being changed, the process proceeds to step S989 to determine that continuous normal notice is not to be made (step S989), and the continuous normal notice setting process is terminated, as shown in FIG. The process proceeds to step S922 of the notice selection process shown.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S970 that there is no certain change, first, the processing from step S971 to step S977 is executed. The processing to be executed here is to determine whether or not the holding buffer stores a numerical value indicating a specific jackpot winning command or a non-specific jackpot winning command. When the holding buffer stores the numerical value, This is a process of setting a distinguishable numerical value to the count value of the determination result counter.
In the present embodiment, the same processing as the series of processing from step S971 to step S977 is executed from step S979 to step S982b. However, in the processing from step S979 to step S982b, it is determined whether only the numerical value indicating the lost winning command is stored in the holding buffer or only the numerical value indicating the lost winning command is stored. A process of setting a distinguishable numerical value to the count value of the determination result counter is executed.

  First, the number of reserved memories is set to the count value of the first determination number counter, and “1” is set to the count value of the first specific number counter (step S971).

The first determination number counter indicates how many times the process of determining the numerical value stored in each storage area of the holding buffer is executed. For this reason, in step S971, the number of reserved storages, which is the maximum number of executions of the determination process, is set as the counter value of the first determination number counter.
Further, each time the process of determining the numerical value stored in the storage area of the holding buffer from step S973 to S976 is performed once, the counter value of the first determination number counter is decremented by “1” in step S977. Accordingly, when the counter value is “1”, it means that the determination of the numerical values stored in all the storage areas of the holding buffer has been completed.

  The first specific number counter is used to indicate what number storage area of the holding buffer is determined. Therefore, in step S971, first, “1” is set as the counter value of the first specific number counter so as to determine the numerical value stored in the storage area “1”. Further, each time the process of determining the numerical value stored in the storage area of the holding buffer from step S972 to S976 is performed once, the counter value of the first specific number counter is increased by “1” in step S977. .

  Subsequently, the numerical value stored in the storage area of the holding buffer corresponding to the count value of the first specific number counter is referred (step S973).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the referred numerical value is “2” or “3”, that is, whether or not the numerical value indicates a specific jackpot winning command or a non-specific jackpot winning command (step S974).

If it is determined that the numerical value referred to in step S974 is “2” or “3”, the numerical value referred to is set in the count value of the determination result counter, and the process proceeds to step S983 shown in FIG. 27 (step S975). .
In addition, since the process of determining whether or not “1” exists in the holding buffer from step S979 to S982b is not executed, “4” is set to the count value of the second specific number counter.
In this step, the second specific number counter and the count value are set to “4” because the counter values of the first specific number counter and the second specific number counter are compared in the subsequent step S983a. This is to set the counter as the counter value of the specific number counter. Since it is determined in this step that the counter value of the first specific number counter is “4” or less, the counter value of the second specific number counter is set to the first specific value so that the counter value is set as the specific number counter value. It is set to “4” which is a numerical value equal to or greater than the counter value of the number counter.

  The count value of the determination result counter is a numerical value determined according to the numerical value determined by the numerical value determination process stored in the holding buffer in steps S971 to S977 and steps S979 to S982b, and starts the variable display of symbols. The numerical value is determined in accordance with the result of the variable display of the symbols that are reserved as reserved storage. The count value of the determination result counter is used for selection of a determination table used in processing for determining whether or not to execute the continuous normal notice stored in the hold storage.

  Numerical values that can be set as the count value of the determination result counter are “0” to “3”, and are respectively defined as follows.

  Numerical value “0”: a numerical value that is set when the numerical values stored in the pending buffer are all “0” as a result of the determination processing of the numerical values stored in the pending buffer in steps S971 to S977 and steps S979 to S982b. It is. This means that the results of the symbol variable display for which the start of the symbol variable display is suspended are all out of place.

  Numerical value “1”: As a result of the determination processing of the numerical value stored in the holding buffer in steps S971 to S977 and steps S979 to S982b, the numerical values stored in the holding buffer are only “0” and “1”. The number to be set. This means that the result of the variable display of the symbols for which the start of the variable display of the symbols has been suspended is either a lost winning or a reach winning.

  Numerical value “2”: As a result of the determination processing of the numerical value stored in the holding buffer in steps S971 to S977 and steps S979 to S982b, at least one “2” is stored in the holding buffer. This is a numerical value that is set when the numerical value stored in the storage area with the smallest numerical value in the storage area is “2”. This is because at least one of the symbol variation display results for which the symbol variation display has been suspended is at least one non-specific big hit prize, and the non-specific jackpot included in the symbol variation display result that has been suspended. Of the winnings or specific big wins, the one that starts the symbol change display the earliest means that it is a non-specific big hit winning.

  Numerical value “3”: As a result of the determination processing of the numerical value stored in the holding buffer in steps S971 to S977 and steps S979 to S982b, at least one “3” is stored in the holding buffer. Among the values “2” and “3”, this is a numerical value that is set when the numerical value stored in the storage area with the smallest numerical value in the storage area is “3”. This is because at least one of the results of the variable display of the symbols for which the start of the variable display of the symbols is suspended is a specific big win, and the non-specific big win prize included in the variable display results of the held symbols Or, among the specific jackpot winnings, the one that starts the symbol change display the earliest means that it is a specified jackpot winning.

  In step S975, if “2” or “3” is set to the count value of the determination result counter, the process proceeds to step S983. Therefore, if the numerical value referred to in step S974 is “2” or “3”, the value is again stored in the holding buffer. The symbol control means 80 does not execute the stored numerical value discrimination process. This is effective in preventing an increase in processing load. Also, when there are a plurality of “2” or “3” in the pending buffer, what number is the “2” or “3” storage area stored in the storage area with the smallest storage area value? Can be specified by referring to the specific number of times.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S974 that the referenced numerical value is not “2” or “3”, ie, “0” or “1”, the counter value of the first determination number counter is “1”. Whether or not (step S976). The counter value of the first determination number counter being “1” means that determination processing for determining whether or not all numerical values stored in the hold buffer are “2” or “3” has been executed. To do.

  Therefore, when it is determined in step S978 that the counter value of the determination number counter is “1”, it is a process of determining whether or not “1” that is a numerical value indicating the reach winning is continuously present in the holding buffer. The process proceeds to the determination process from step S979 to S982b.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S978 that the counter value of the determination number counter is not “1”, a process for determining whether the next storage area is “2” or “3” is executed. In addition, the count value of the first determination number counter is decreased by “1” and the count value of the first specific number counter is increased by “1” (step S977). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S973.

  Next, the process from step S979 to S982b will be described. As described above, here, a process of determining whether “1” is stored in the holding buffer is executed. By performing such a process, when the storage unit provided in the game control unit 31 does not store the information related to the non-specific big hit or the specific big hit, but stores the information related to the reach winning, what number of the holding storage It is possible to specify whether or not there is information relating to reach winning in the storage area.

  First, the reserved storage number is set to the count value of the second determination number counter, and “1” is set to the count value of the second specific number counter (step S979).

  The second determination number counter is a counter similar to the first determination number counter, and the second specific number counter is a counter similar to the first specific number counter.

  Subsequently, the numerical value stored in the storage area of the holding buffer corresponding to the count value of the second specific number of times counter is referred (step S980).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the referred numerical value is “1”, that is, whether or not the numerical value indicates a reach winning command (step S981).

  When it is determined that the numerical value referred to in step S974 is “1”, the numerical value referred to is set to the count value of the determination result counter, and the process proceeds to step S983 in FIG. 27 (step S982).

  In step S982, if “2” or “3” is set to the count value of the determination result counter, the process proceeds to step S983. If the numerical value referred to in step S981 is “1”, it is stored in the hold buffer again. The symbol control means 80 does not execute the numerical value discrimination process. This is effective in preventing an increase in processing load. Also, when there are multiple “1” s in the pending buffer, refer to the specific number of times for the storage area of “1” stored in the storage area with the smallest numerical value of the storage area. It becomes possible to specify with.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the numerical value referred to in step S981 is not “1”, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the second determination number counter is “1” (step S982a). The counter value of the second determination number counter being “1” means that a determination process for determining whether or not all numerical values stored in the hold buffer are “1” has been executed.

  Accordingly, when it is determined in step S982a that the counter value of the second determination number counter is “1”, any one of “1”, “2”, and “3” that is a numerical value indicating the reach winning in the holding buffer. Since it is clear that there is no data, “0” is set as the count value of the determination result counter, and the process proceeds to step S983 in FIG. 27 (step S982c).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S982a that the counter value of the second determination number counter is not “1”, in order to determine whether or not the next storage area is “1”, The count value of the second determination number counter is decreased by “1”, and the count value of the second specific number counter is increased by “1” (step S977). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S980.

  As a result of the above processing, any numerical value from “0” to “3” is set in the determination result counter, and any numerical value from “1” to “4” is set in the first and second specific number counters. Will be.

  Subsequently, in order to determine whether or not to execute the continuous normal notice, first, a random number value for continuous normal notice is first extracted and stored in the random number memory for continuous normal notice (step S983).

  Next, the counter values of the first and second specific number counters used in the determination processing of the numerical values stored in the holding buffer from step S971 to S977 and steps S979 to S982b are compared, and the smaller numerical value is calculated. The specific number counter is set (step S983a).

  When the count value of the specific number counter is set in this way, the hold buffer and the hold memory are in a correspondence relationship, and thus the count value indicates the following contents. When there is a specific or non-specific big win in the information related to winnings stored in the holding memory, the storage area in the holding memory of the information stored as the holding memory from the oldest among the information related to the winning Indicates. In addition, when there is no specific or non-specific big win in the information related to the winning stored in the holding memory, but there is a reach winning, the information stored as the holding memory from the oldest among the information related to the winning Indicates the storage area in the reserved storage. Further, when there is no specific or non-specific big win or reach win in the information relating to the win stored in the hold memory, the number of hold memories is indicated.

In other words, the count value of the specific number counter means the following contents, except when the on-hold storage stores only the information related to the lost winning. Information related to winnings other than the lost winning prize is stored in the storage area of the reserved memory corresponding to the count value of the specific number counter, and all of the reserved memory storing areas corresponding to the numerical values smaller than the counter value are lost. The information related to winning is stored.
For this reason, when performing continuous notice, a notice that the display result of the variable display related to the storage area of the reserved storage corresponding to the count value of the specific number counter may be advantageous to the player is given. Will be executed.
Accordingly, in the subsequent processing, particularly the processing for determining or selecting the number of executions of continuous notice and its mode, the count of the specific number counter is set as the upper limit number of times of continuous notice execution, that is, the upper limit number of times of execution of continuous notice. Use the value.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories is greater than “1” (step S984). Only when the number of reserved memories is greater than “1”, that is, when it is “2” or more, it is established as a continuous notice. Therefore, if it is determined in step S984 that the number of reserved memories is equal to or less than “1”, it is determined that continuous normal notice is not given (step S989), the continuous normal notice setting process is terminated, and the notice selection process shown in FIG. The process proceeds to step S922.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S984 that the number of reserved memories is greater than “1”, it is subsequently determined whether or not the count value of the specific number counter is greater than “1” (step S985).

  The case where the count value of the specific number counter is determined to be “1” or less is the case where the storage number of the hold memory is “1” or less, or the numerical value stored in the storage area “1” of the hold buffer is “1”. ”,“ 2 ”, or“ 3 ”. That is, when the number of reserved memories is less than “2” necessary for continuous notice execution, or the display result of the variable display related to the current process becomes a symbol out of reach through the reach state, or the specific game state Or it is a case where it is judged that it will be in a certain variation specific game state.

  In any of the above cases, the continuous normal notice is not executed. Therefore, when the count value of the specific number counter is determined to be “1” or less in step S985, it is determined not to perform continuous normal notice (step S989), the continuous normal notice setting process is terminated, and the notice shown in FIG. The process proceeds to step S922 of the selection process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S985 that the count value of the specific number counter is greater than “1”, the count value of the determination result counter is referred to with reference to the count value of the determination result counter set in any of steps S975, S980, and 981. A continuous normal notice table corresponding to the value is selected, and the determination value in this table is compared with the continuous normal notice random number value stored in the continuous normal notice random number memory (step S986).

In the present embodiment, the continuous normal notice table is a table having the same contents as the C / D notice determination table used in step S903 of the C / D determination process shown in FIG. 14, that is, a table shown as FIG. Use a table with the same contents as.
In this way, by sharing the table for determining the execution of the two notices, the execution probability of the two notices is related.

  At the time of the C / D notice determination, the game control means 31 obtains information about the winning mode with reference to the winning effect buffer set in step S136 of the winning effect setting process shown in FIG. In the normal notice determination, the symbol control means 80 obtains information on the winning mode with reference to the count value of the determination result counter as described above. Specifically, when the count value of the determination result counter is “0”, the lost prize table is “1”, the reach prize table is “1”, and the non-specific big hit prize table is “2”. When it is “3”, the specific big win winning prize table is used.

  Next, as a result of the comparison in step S986, it is determined whether or not the determination value for executing the continuous normal notice in the continuous normal notice table matches the random number for continuous normal notice (step S987).

  If it is determined in step S987 that the random number for continuous normal notice matches the execution determination value in the continuous normal notice table, it is determined to execute the continuous normal notice (step S988). Thereafter, the continuous normal notice setting process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S922 of the notice selection process shown in FIG.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the operation of the continuous normal notice mode selection process shown in step S925 of the notice selection process shown in FIG.

In the continuous normal notice mode selection processing, first, the number of times of execution of the continuous normal notice is determined (steps S990 to S990a), then the execution mode is selected (steps S991 to S992), and the production pattern and production start for each notice are further selected. The timing is selected (steps S993 to S999a). Thereafter, a process of storing the effect content selected in the above process in the notice execution buffer so that it can be referred to in a later process is performed (step S999b).
Details of the operation of each step will be described below.

  First, a random number for determining the number of executions is extracted to determine the number of executions (step S990). Next, the decision value for determining the advance notice of the execution frequency table to be selected based on the count value of the specific number counter and the count value of the decision result counter is compared with the random number value for execution number determination, and The number of executions is determined (step S990a). Further, the number of executions determined in this step is set as the number of continuous normal notice executions so that it can be referred to in later processing.

Here, the execution frequency table used in step S990a will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 29 shows an example of the execution frequency table used in step S990a.

  As shown in FIG. 29, a plurality of tables are prepared as the execution frequency table, and one table is selected based on the count value of the specific number counter and the count value of the determination result counter.

When the count value of the specific number counter is “2”, only the execution number “2” of the advance notice that can be executed is provided, and therefore, the determination value is assigned when either the execution number “2” or not. Here, the reason for not performing the execution in the table for determining the number of executions is to widen the range of effects.
Further, when the count value of the determination result counter is “2” or “3”, the determination value that is not executed is set to be smaller than that in the case of “0” or “1”. Further, the range of effects is widened by giving a difference in the number of determination values that are not executed between “2” and “3” and between “0” and “1”. The relationship between the determination value allocation not to be executed and the count value of the determination result counter is the same in the table when the count value of the specific number counter is other than “2”.

When the count value of the specific number counter is “3”, since the number of executions of the notice that can be executed is “2” and “3”, it is determined whether the number of executions is “2” or “3” or not executed. The values are sorted.
In addition, when the count value of the determination result counter is “2” or “3”, a larger determination value is set as the number of executions “3” than in the case of “0” or “1”. In addition, the range of performance is widened by providing a difference in the number of determination values “3” between “2” and “3” and between “0” and “1”.

When the count value of the specific number counter is “4”, the number of executions of the notice that can be executed is “2”, “3”, and “4”. The judgment value is assigned in either case of no.
Similarly to the case where the count value of the specific number counter is “3”, the count value of the determination result counter is “2” or “3”, which is larger than the case of “0” or “1”. The judgment values are distributed so as to select the number of executions.

  Here, the continuous normal notice execution number set in step S990a of the continuous normal notice mode selection process shown in FIG. 28, and the C / D upper limit number of countdown notices set in step S904 of the C / D determination process shown in FIG. The relationship will be described.

As the number of continuous normal notice executions, the count value of the specific number counter at the time of execution of the process is set in step S990a of the continuous normal notice mode selection process shown in FIG. On the other hand, as the C / D upper limit count, the number of reserved storage at the time of execution of the process is set in step S904 of the C / D determination process shown in FIG.
Therefore, when the count value of the specific number counter is the same as the reserved storage number, the number of continuous normal notice executions and the C / D upper limit number coincide with each other. High percentage of matches.

  In the following, it will be described that the ratio of the count value of the specific number counter and the number of reserved storage is high when the information related to the non-specific or specific big win is stored in the stored storage.

  As described above, the hold storage and the hold buffer have a correspondence relationship. For example, the number of reserved memories is the same as the number of areas in which the reserved buffer stores numerical values, and when the reserved memory stores information relating to non-specific or specific big wins, the reserved buffer is “2”. Or, “3” is stored.

  Here, when there is “2” or “3” in the holding buffer, it is determined that the continuous normal notice is executed at a high rate, so a determination process for determining whether or not to newly execute the continuous normal notice is executed. Sometimes the reserve buffer stores a plurality of “2” or “3”.

  Therefore, when only “0” is stored in the hold buffer, the rate of executing the continuous normal notice is high when “2” or “3” is newly stored in the area for storing the latest information in the hold buffer. .

  In this case, the number of areas storing numerical values in the hold buffer is the same as the count value of the specific counter. As described above, the number of reserved memories is the same as the number of areas in which the reserved buffer stores numerical values. As a result, when the count value of the determination result counter is “2” or “3”, that is, unspecified or When the information related to the specific big win is stored in the hold memory, the count value of the specific number counter is high in proportion to the number of the hold memory.

  The operation of steps S991 to S992 of the continuous normal notice mode selection process shown in FIG. 28 will be described.

  First, an execution mode selection random value is extracted in order to select an execution mode (step S991). Next, the determination value in the execution mode table to be selected based on the number of pending storages, the number of executions determined in step S990a and the count value of the determination result counter is compared with the random number value for execution mode selection. An execution mode is selected (step S992). Further, the selection result is stored in a temporary storage area provided in the symbol control means 80 so that this execution mode can be referred to in later processing.

  Here, the execution mode table used in step S992 will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31. FIG.

  FIG. 30 shows the number of executions at which the continuous normal notice can be executed for each of the count values “2” to “4” of the specific number counter, and the execution modes that can be selected at each execution number.

  FIG. 31 shows an example of the execution mode table used in step S992.

In FIG. 30, for each execution mode, the case where the effect relating to the continuous notice is performed is indicated as “◯”, and the case where the effect is not performed is indicated as “X”. Therefore, for example, when the number of reserved memories is “3” and the execution mode (abbreviated as “C”) of “Ox ○” is selected, continuous notice of advance notice is selected. The effect is performed, and the notice effect is not performed during the variation display of the next symbol, and the notification effect is performed during the variation display of the next symbol.
Also, in the case of “◯”, an effect by some effect pattern is executed at a start timing selected from several start timings. Are selected in the processes of steps S994 to S999a.

Further, as shown in FIG. 31, a plurality of tables are prepared as execution mode tables, and one table is based on the count value of the specific number counter, the number of continuous normal notice executions, and the count value of the determination result counter. Select.
Here, when the count value of the specific number counter is the same as the continuous normal notice execution number, the execution mode is uniquely determined. That is, when the count value of the specific number counter is “2” and the continuous normal notice execution number is “2”, the execution mode of the abbreviation A shown in FIG. 30 is selected, and the count value of the specific number counter is “ When “3” and the number of continuous normal notice executions is “3”, the execution form of the abbreviation E shown in FIG. 30 is selected, the count value of the specific number counter is “4”, and the number of continuous normal notice executions is “3”. In the case of “4”, the execution mode of the abbreviation P shown in FIG. 30 is selected as the execution mode. In these cases, it becomes a table in which all judgment values are set for each execution mode. Accordingly, these tables are not shown in FIG.

The table shown in FIG. 31 will be described below.
When the count value of the specific number counter is “3” and the continuous normal notice execution number is “2”, the notice execution mode that can be executed is any one of the abbreviations B, C, and D. In any case of D, the judgment value is distributed.

In addition, when the count value of the determination result counter is “2” or “3”, the determination value of the abbreviation D is set more than that of “0” or “1”. The execution form of abbreviation D means that, as shown in FIG. 30 as “XXXX”, during the change display of the symbol related to the first hold storage among the change display of the symbol related to the hold storage three times. Is an execution mode in which the notice is not executed and the notice is executed during the change display of the symbols related to the second and third hold storages. When the count value of the determination result counter is “1”, “2”, or “3”, the count value of the specific number counter is “3”, so the result of the third symbol variation is a reach winning or specific Or it becomes a result which shows a non-specific big hit prize.
Therefore, if a specific or non-specific big winning prize is in the hold storage by executing the notice continuously during the symbol change of the time indicating the display result and the symbol change of the previous time, immediately before that This will increase the reliability of the continuous notice being executed.

When the count value of the specific number counter is “4” and the continuous normal notice execution number is “2”, the notice execution mode that can be executed is any one of the abbreviations F to K. In either case, the judgment values are distributed.
Further, for the same purpose as when the count value of the specific number counter is “3” and the continuous normal notice execution number is “2”, the execution mode of the abbreviation K is used when the count value of the determination result counter is other than “0”. The table determination value is set so that the possibility of selection is high.

Further, when the count value of the specific number counter is “4” and the continuous normal notice execution number is “3”, the notice execution mode that can be executed is any one of the abbreviations L to O. In either case, the judgment values are distributed.
Further, for the same purpose as when the count value of the specific number counter is “3” and the continuous normal notice execution number is “2”, the execution mode of the abbreviation O is used when the count value of the determination result counter is other than “0”. The table determination value is set so that the possibility of selection is high.

Next, the operation of the processing after step 993 of the continuous normal notice mode selection processing shown in FIG. 28 will be described.
First, the continuous normal notice execution count set in step S990 is set as the determination count (step S993).

  Next, an effect pattern and an effect start timing are selected for the number of executions “1” by executing the processes of steps S994 to S999a.

First, a random number value for effect pattern selection is extracted (step S994). An effect pattern is selected by comparing the random number value with the determination value in the pattern table, and the selection result is stored in the temporary storage area (step S995). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, there are three types of effect patterns: triangle (effect pattern a), star (effect pattern b), and polygon (effect pattern c).
Note that this pattern table may be set for each reserved storage number and each count value of the determination result counter. With this setting, for example, when the count value of the determination result counter is “2” or “3”, the probability of selecting a specific effect pattern can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect that a specific gaming state or a certain variation specific gaming state is likely to occur when a continuous normal notice is executed with a specific performance pattern.

Subsequently, a random number for selecting the start timing of the effect is extracted (step S996). An effect start timing is selected by comparing the random number value with the determination value in the timing table, and the selection result is stored in the temporary storage area (step S997). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the production start timing is 1 second after the start of the variable display (start timing a), approximately halfway from the start of the variable display to the stop (start timing b), Three types (start timing c) 2 seconds before the stop are set.
Note that this pattern table may be set for each reserved storage number and each count value of the determination result counter. With this setting, for example, when the count value of the determination result counter is “2” or “3”, the probability of selecting a specific start timing can be increased. In this case, when a continuous normal advance notice is executed at a specific performance timing, the player can be expected to have a high possibility that a specific game state or a certain change specific game state will occur.

  With the above processing, the production pattern and the production start timing are selected for the number of executions “1”.

Next, the number of determinations is decreased by “1” so that the effect pattern for the execution count “2” and the start timing of the effect can be selected (step S998).
Thereafter, the execution number determination random number value extracted in step S990, the execution mode selection random number value extracted in step S991, the effect pattern selection random number value extracted in step S994, and the effect timing selection extracted in step S996. Update processing is performed for the random number counter that generates the random number value (step S999).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the current number of determinations is “0” (step S999a). If it is determined that the number of determinations is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S994 and the number of executions “2” is determined. A production pattern and a production start timing are selected. Thereafter, through the same process, the effect pattern and the effect start timing are selected for all execution times. When selection processing for all the execution counts is completed, the number of determinations is “0” by the subtraction process in step S998. Therefore, it is determined that the determination process is “0” in the determination process in step S999a, and the process proceeds to the storage process in step S999b. Will be.

  In step S999b, the continuous normal notice mode stored in the temporary storage in steps S990a, S995, and S997, the effect pattern of each execution count, and the start timing of the effect are read, and a notice execution buffer is formed.

  The notice execution buffer is a buffer having the same number as the maximum number of reserved memories, that is, four storage areas in this embodiment, and is a numerical value that can specify the effect of continuous normal notice in the order of start of the variable display of symbols based on the reserved memory. Is stored. The numerical value stores a classification number that can specify the effect when the notice is executed, and is “0” when the notice is not executed.

  The classification number is composed of a two-digit numerical value, and the numerical value of the 10th place of the effect pattern indicates the selection result of the effective pattern, and the numerical value of the 1st position indicates the selection result of the start timing. Specifically, when the production pattern is a, it is “1”, when it is b, it is “2”, when it is c, it is “3”, when the start timing is a, it is “1”, and when it is b, it is “2”. ", C" is "3".

  Therefore, for example, when the notice execution buffer is “0”, “12”, “23”, “0”, no effect is given during the change display of the symbol related to the stored storage stored earliest. During the fluctuation display of the symbol related to the hold memory stored from the second earliest, a triangle appears one second after the start of the variable display, and during the fluctuation display related to the hold memory stored from the third earliest If an asterisk appears from approximately the middle point between the start and stop of the variable display and there is a reserved memory stored from the fourth earliest, it means that no effect is performed during the variable display.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the operation of the notice timer setting process shown in step S926 or S928 of the notice selection process shown in FIG.

  In the notice timer setting process, first, the numerical value stored in the storage area “1” of the notice execution buffer set in step S999b of the continuous normal notice mode selection process shown in FIG. 28 is referred (step S945).

Next, it is determined whether or not the referred numerical value is “0” (step S946). When the referred numerical value is “0”, it means that the notice effect is not executed during the variation display of the symbol related to the current process.
Therefore, when it is determined that the numerical value referred to in step S994 is “0”, the numerical value of the storage area “1” of the notice execution buffer is deleted, and the storage area is shifted from “n” to “n−1”. Then, “0” is stored in the storage area “4” (step S949). Thereafter, the notice timer setting process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the C / D display process shown in step S927 of the notice selection process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the numerical value referred to in step S994 is “0”, the numerical value of the first place of the numerical value stored in the storage area “1” is referred to, and the notice start time is based on the numerical value. A timer is set and started (step S947). The notice start time timer is a timer that defines the start timing of the notice effect, and when a time-out occurs, the control signal of the notice effect pattern selected in the continuous normal notice selection process shown in FIG. 28 can be output to the special symbol display 43. It becomes like this.

  Thereafter, a continuous normal notice execution flag is set (step S948). The continuous normal notice execution flag is set when it is determined that the effect of the continuous normal notice is to be executed during the change display of the symbol based on the hold storage related to the current process. After the control signal for executing is output to the special symbol display 43, it is reset. When this flag is not set, the process for determining whether or not the notice start time timer has timed out is not executed. That is, the control signal of the notice effect pattern can be output to the special symbol display 43 only when this flag is set.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the operation of the C / D display process shown in step S927 of the notice selection process shown in FIG.
In the present embodiment, as the display of the continuous notice execution possibility number of times, in addition to the countdown such as “3”, “2”, “1”, “0”, “3”, “1”, “0”, It is allowed to perform a countdown such as “3”, “2”, “1”.
In order to realize such a countdown mode, when notification of the number of continuous notice execution possibility is determined, a numerical value that is equal to or less than the reserved storage number and is equal to or greater than “0” less than the previous countdown display value is displayed. Such a process is executed in this C / D display process.

In the C / D display process, it is first determined whether or not the C / D display value set in step S626 of the command analysis process shown in FIG. 22 is “4” (step S880). As described above, the C / D display value of “4” means that notification of the number of continuous notice execution possibility has not been determined.
Therefore, if it is determined in step S880 that the C / D display value is “4”, the C / D display process is terminated, and the internal state (display control process) shown in step S928 of the notice selection process shown in FIG. Flag) is changed to the content corresponding to the all symbol variation start process, and the process proceeds to the random number update process shown in step S706 of the display control main process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S880 that the C / D display value is not “4”, notification of the number of times of continuous notice execution is determined. In this case, first, it is determined whether or not the C / D display value is “0” (step S881).

  If it is determined in step S881 that the C / D display value is “0”, a control signal for displaying the numerical value as the number of continuous notice execution possibility is output to the special symbol display 43 (step S887). . The special symbol display 43 displays “0” on the screen of the display based on the input of this control signal. At this time, the display timing of the special symbol display 43 may be at the time of input of a control signal, or there may be a delay timer in the special symbol display 43, which may be displayed simultaneously with the timeout of this timer.

  Next, since the display of the continuous notice execution possibility number of times is finished by outputting the control signal for displaying “0”, it is later determined that the notification of the continuous notice execution possibility number of times has not been determined. In step S889, the C / D display value is set to 4 so that the determination can be made.

  Thereafter, the C / D display process is terminated, and the internal state (display control process flag) shown in step S928 of the notice selection process shown in FIG. 25 is changed to the contents corresponding to the all symbol variation start process, and shown in FIG. The process proceeds to the random number update process shown in step S706 of the display control main process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S881 that the C / D display value is not “0”, the current C / D display value is set as the C / D display upper limit value (step S882).
In this embodiment, as described above, the current C / D display value is set as the C / D display upper limit value in step S882. However, during the execution of the continuous normal notice, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the number of continuous normal notices may be set as the C / D display upper limit value in this step. In this case, the execution count of the countdown notice does not exceed the execution count of the continuous normal notice. Further, as will be described later, when the count value of the determination result counter is “2” or “3”, the display value of the countdown notice is higher in the ratio of displaying the number of executions of the continuous normal notice when the display is performed. . Therefore, the relevance in the number of executions and execution modes of both notices is further strengthened. Note that the number of continuous normal notice executions is set in step S990a of the continuous normal notice mode selection process shown in FIG. 28, and during the normal normal notice execution, individual normal notice execution is executed in step S954 of the symbol changing process shown in FIG. "1" is subtracted with the end of.

  Subsequently, the display random number value is extracted, and the determination value of the C / D display table is compared with the display random number value with reference to the C / D display table corresponding to the count value of the determination result counter (step S883). ).

  The C / D display table is a table used for the process of finally determining the display value of the continuous notice execution possibility number, and the C / D display value that is the display value of the continuous notice execution possibility number A determination value that associates the C / D display upper limit value is defined. In addition, when the count value of the determination result counter is “0” or “1” so that the display mode of the display value of the number of continuous notice execution possibility changes according to the display result of the variable display related to the hold storage, A C / D display table different from that in the case of “2” or “3” is used.

An example is shown in FIGS. 33 (a) and 33 (b). When the count value of the determination result counter is “2” or “3”, as illustrated in FIG. 33A, a determination value that sets the C / D display value to a numerical value that matches the C / D display upper limit value is set. Many are set in particular. By setting in this way, for example, the possibility of counting down in order of “3”, “2”, “1”, “0” is increased.
On the other hand, when the count value of the determination result counter is “0” or “1”, as shown in FIG. 33B, the C / D display value is not determined to be a numerical value that matches the C / D display upper limit value. Many values are set. By setting in this way, there are many cases where the countdown is performed in a mode other than the countdown in order such as “3”, “2”, “1”, “0”.

  Here, the same table is used when the counter value of the determination result counter is “0” and “1”, but different tables may be used. Also, different tables may be used even if the counter value of the determination result counter is “2” and “3”.

  In step S883, a C / D display value that is a display numerical value of the number of continuous notice execution possibility is determined based on the result of comparing the determination value of the C / D display table with the display random number value (step S884).

  Subsequently, processing for displaying the C / D display value determined in step S884 is executed (step S885). The processing content in this step is the same as that in step S887.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the C / D display value is “0” (step S885a). If the C / D display value is “0” in this step, it means that the countdown has ended, and it can be determined in a later process that the notification of the number of continuous notice execution possibility has not been determined. In this way, “4” is set to the C / D display value (step S885b).

  Thereafter, the C / D display process is terminated, and the internal state (display control process flag) shown in step S929 of the notice selection process shown in FIG. 25 is changed to the contents corresponding to the all symbol variation start process, and shown in FIG. The process proceeds to the random number update process shown in step S706 of the display control main process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S885a that the C / D display value is not “0”, the countdown has not been completed yet, so “1” is subtracted from the C / D display value (step S886).

  Thereafter, the C / D display process is terminated, and the internal state (display control process flag) shown in step S929 of the notice selection process shown in FIG. 25 is changed to the contents corresponding to the all symbol variation start process, and shown in FIG. The process proceeds to the random number update process shown in step S706 of the display control main process.

In the present embodiment, if it is determined in step S880 that the C / D display value is not “4”, a numerical value from “0” to “3” is always set as the number of continuous notice execution possibilities. It is displayed on the special symbol display 43.
However, for example, a process of determining whether or not to display the number of continuous notice execution possibility is performed between steps S880 and S881, and the process after step S881 may be executed only when it is determined to display. Specifically, it can be realized by extracting a random value and comparing this numerical value with a table determination value, as in other determination processes of the present embodiment. Also in this case, the table to be used is changed according to the result of the specific result count value, and the result indicating the transition to the specific gaming state or the transition to the certain variation specific gaming state is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the reserved memory. When there is a result, the probability of determining to display the continuous notice execution possibility number of times is particularly increased, and when an effect that displays the continuous notice execution possibility number of times is executed, a specific game state or a certain variation specific game state occurs. It is desirable to give players the expectation that it will be easy.
In the present embodiment, a process for displaying a C / D display value is executed in the C / D display process shown in FIG. 33 (step S885). That is, the countdown notice is executed in the notice selection process shown in step S801 of the display control process shown in FIG. However, the countdown notice may be executed in the all symbol variation start process shown in step S802 of the display control process shown in FIG. In this case, the determination process shown in step S880 of the C / D display process shown in FIG. 33 is first performed in the display control process shown in FIG. If the result of this determination is that the C / D display value is not “4”, steps S885 to S889 of the C / D display process shown in FIG. 33 are changed to step S802 in the display control process shown in FIG. All symbol variation start processing shown is executed. In this case, the processes in steps S885 to S889 of the C / D display process shown in FIG. 33 are not executed.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a numerical value related to the number of times of execution of the continuous normal notice is displayed in a countdown manner, but the execution of which the notice may be executed only once after determining that the continuous normal notice is executed. The number of times may be displayed.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the process during symbol change (step S803) in the display control process.

  In the symbol variation processing, the display control CPU 101 first determines whether or not there is a continuous normal notice execution flag (step S950).

  If it is determined in step S950 that there is no continuous normal notice execution flag, the process proceeds to step S958 without executing steps S951 to S957, which are processes related to the continuous normal notice.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S950 that the continuous normal notice execution flag is present, it is determined whether or not the notice start time timer started in step S947 of the notice timer setting process shown in FIG. 32 has timed out (step S951). .

  If it is determined in step S951 that the notice start time timer has not timed out, the process proceeds to step S958 without executing the effect of continuous normal notice.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S951 that the notice start time timer has timed out, a continuous normal notice start process is executed (step S952). In this start process, the display data of the effect pattern based on the numerical value stored in the storage area “1” of the notice execution buffer referred to in step S945 of the notice timer setting process shown in FIG. 32 is output to the special symbol display controller 43. To do.
At this time, the display timing of the special symbol display 43 may be at the time of input of a control signal, or there may be a delay timer in the special symbol display 43, and it may be displayed simultaneously with the timeout of this timer.

  Next, since the control signal related to the effect display has been output, the continuous normal notice execution flag set for this effect display is reset (step S953), and the variable display related to the current process is newly performed until the end. The process for determining whether or not the notice start time timer in step S951 has timed out is not executed.

  Subsequently, the normal notice execution count is reduced by “1” (step S954), the numerical value of the storage area “1” of the notice execution buffer is deleted, the storage area is shifted from “n” to “n−1”, and the storage area “0” is stored in “4” (step S955). In this way, when the notice timer setting process shown in FIG. 32 is executed next, the subsequent process can be executed by referring to the numerical value of the storage area “1” of the notice execution buffer.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the normal notice execution count is “0” (step S956). The fact that the number of normal notice executions is “0” means that all the effect displays that have been decided to be executed in a series of continuous normal notices have ended. The continuous normal notice determination flag is reset so that the determination can be made (step S957).

  Further, when the process timer times out (step S958), the display control CPU 101 switches display control execution data (step S959). That is, in the process data, the next set process timer is started, and the VDP 103 is controlled according to the contents of the display control execution data set next. Therefore, the VDP 103 controls the display state of the special symbol display 43 according to the contents of the display control execution table.

Subsequently, if the variable time timer has timed out (step S960), a monitoring timer for monitoring reception of the special symbol stop display control command is started (step S961), and the value of the display control process flag is waited for all symbol stops. A value corresponding to the process is set (step S962), and the process proceeds to the random number update process shown in step S706 of the display control main process shown in FIG.
In the present embodiment, the case where the symbol control means 80 includes a continuous normal notice process timer for measuring time in addition to the CPU that controls the control is described. Therefore, in step S951, a time-out signal is output from the continuous normal notice process timer. It is determined whether or not is input. However, the CPU provided in the symbol control means 80 may include the function of a continuous normal notice process timer. In this case, in step S951, it is determined whether or not the timer numerical counter has become zero. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S951 that it is not a timeout, the timer numerical counter is subtracted, and then the process proceeds to step S958.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the advance notice selection process shown in FIG. 25, when executing the continuous normal advance notice setting process (step S921) including the process for determining whether to execute the continuous advance notice, the detailed form of the advance notice is displayed. The symbol control means 80 performs the continuous notice mode selection process (step S925) to select. However, for example, the game control means 31 executes these processes as a process subsequent to the process executed in step S54 of the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 80 may be output.
Furthermore, in this embodiment, the symbol control means 80 determines the display mode of the countdown notice in the C / D display process shown in FIG. However, this display mode determination processing is executed by the game control means 31 as the next processing of the processing executed in step S904 of the C / D determination processing shown in FIG. A countdown notice execution buffer having the same structure and function as the execution buffer may be set and output to the symbol control means 80.
In either case, the symbol control means 80 executes a notice display according to the inputted notice execution buffer.
Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the countdown notice is executed in the start-port switch passing process shown in FIG. 9, but the determination as to whether or not the continuous normal notice is executed is used in FIG. It may be performed in the starting port switch passing process shown, and then a process for determining whether or not to execute the countdown notice may be executed.

  In the present embodiment, the game control means 31 determines whether or not to execute the countdown notice as the second notice effect (see FIG. 14), and the symbol control means 80 gives the continuous normal notice as the first notice effect. Although whether or not to execute and the notice effect mode when executed is determined, the game control means 31 may determine whether or not to execute the continuous normal notice and the notice effect mode when executed.

  When the game control means 31 executes both the determination about the countdown notice and the decision about the continuous normal notice, it is preferable to execute the decision about the continuous normal notice at the start of the variation of the special symbol. That is, at the time of starting the change of the special symbol, the contents of all the reserved memories at that time are confirmed, and whether or not the continuous normal notice is executed based on the contents of the reserved memory and the notice effect mode in the case of executing are decided. It is preferable. Specifically, if the game control means 31 can start fluctuation in the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 15, the same process as the process shown in FIGS. 26 to 28 may be executed.

  Even if the game control means 31 is configured to execute both the determination about the countdown notice and the determination about the continuous normal notice, the determination about the countdown notice is performed when the winning prize is generated. Since the determination regarding the continuous normal notice is executed at the start of the change of the special symbol, the load related to the notice effect of the game control means 31 is dispersed in time, and the process is not in time (for example, the process is not performed within 2 ms). It is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation that cannot be completed).

In the present embodiment, a program that can be executed by the CPU 56 or the like may be stored in, for example, a disk-shaped recording medium, and the program may be executed by the CPU 56 or the like.
In this case, the program stored in the recording medium can be used in a communication system composed of a client-server interconnected via a network as described below.
That is, for example, a personal computer on the client side displays an image showing the gaming machine 1 on a connected monitor. Further, information corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation knob 15 can be input from a connected input device such as a mouse.
On the other hand, the game distribution device on the server side can receive information corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation knob 15 transmitted from the personal computer via the network. In addition, information that allows the personal computer to display an image of the game area 2 when it is assumed that a game ball has been shot into the game area 2 according to the received information is transmitted via the network. At this time, based on a virtual game ball winning destination or the like, a calculation result calculated by the program and information reflecting an image reflecting the calculation result are also transmitted.

  In the above embodiment, the following gaming machines are also disclosed.

(1) Effect storage means for storing a plurality of effect forms of the first notification effect (for example, ROM provided in the symbol control means 80 for storing the execution forms of abbreviations A to P shown in FIG. 30) and the effect storage means. The effect mode selection means for selecting any one of the effect modes of the plurality of first notification effects (for example, the part for executing the execution mode selection process of step 992 shown in the continuous normal notice mode selection process shown in FIG. 28) ).
According to such a configuration, the types of effects can be varied and varied, and the selection can be made random. For this reason, it is possible to produce an expressive, timeless and entertaining presentation.

(2) Reach determination value for determining that the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means is to be reach variable display as the variable display content when it is determined by the prior determination means that the specific determination value does not match Reach determination means (step of winning effect setting process in FIG. 10) performed before the variable display start condition is established based on the establishment of the variable display execution condition that caused the numerical data to be extracted. The first effect means executes the first notification effect at a predetermined rate even when the reach determination means determines that the reach determination value is matched. Gaming machine.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect even when a specific display result is not obtained, and it is possible to increase the execution frequency of the effect. This can prevent you from getting bored.

(3) A special display result (for example, a probability variation design) and a non-specific display result (for example, a non-probability variation symbol) are included as the specific display result, and a special display result is derived and displayed as a variable display result. Compared to when the display result is derived and displayed, it is controlled to a special game state (for example, a probability variation state) in which the specific display result is easily derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display after the end of the specific game state. When it is determined that the values match, the numerical data indicates whether or not the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means matches a special determination value that determines that the display result of variable display is a special display result. Special determination means (for example, at the time of winning shown in FIG. 10) performed before the variable display start condition based on the establishment of the variable display execution condition that caused the extraction is established. And a first execution unit that has been determined to match the special determination value by the special determination unit. A gaming machine that sometimes executes the first notification effect at a predetermined rate.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect depending on whether or not a special display result is obtained, and it is possible to further improve the player's expectation and provide an impressive and memorable effect. .

(4) Continuous notification means for controlling the execution of the first notification effect over a plurality of variable displays (for example, the execution frequency table (see FIG. 29) used in step S990a of the continuous normal notice mode selection process shown in FIG. 28) is executed. A gaming machine with a portion that is 2 or more times.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the production effect, and to make it easier for the player to notice the production informing that the specific display result is obtained in advance.

(5) Execution timing determining means for determining which of the plurality of execution timings of the first notification effect during one variable display (for example, the effect shown in step 997 of the continuous normal notice effect processing shown in FIG. 28) A gaming machine provided with a portion for executing timing selection processing.
According to such a configuration, the appearance of the notice becomes arbitrary, that is, random, the variation of the production increases, and a game that never gets tired can be provided.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 31 Game control means 43 Special symbol display 56 CPU

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Variable display means capable of variably displaying each identifiable identification information is provided. After a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied, variable information display is started based on the satisfaction of the variable display start condition. , A gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result,
A holding storage means for storing the number of execution conditions of the variable display in which the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied but the start condition of the variable display is not yet satisfied;
Numeric data updating means used for determining the display result of the variable display, and updating the numeric data within a predetermined numeric range;
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data from the numerical data update means based on the execution condition of the variable display being satisfied,
The determination as to whether or not the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means matches the specific determination value that determines that the display result of the variable display is the specific display result is the cause of the extraction of the numerical data. Pre-determining means to be performed before the variable display start condition is established based on the establishment of the variable display execution condition;
Prior to the time when the display result of the variable display based on the establishment of the variable display execution condition corresponding to the numerical data to be determined by the prior determination means is displayed, the notice notification effect is displayed on the display screen of the variable display means. Directing means to be executed in each of a plurality of variable displays;
As the notice notification effect executed by the effect means before the effect means starts execution of the notice notification effect, only the effect of the first notification mode, the effect of the first notification mode and the effect of the second notification mode are performed. And a notification mode selection means for selecting only the effect of the second notification mode by lottery using a predetermined random number ,
The presentation means, the effect of the second notification manner, as the announcement notification effect during the execution of the variable display executed as the announcement notification effect before the start of the variable display without running, the first notification manner directing, gaming machine and to execute as the announcement notification effect in the variable display of execution without running as the announcement notification effect before the start of the variable display.

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