JP5698191B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine and a coin gaming machine, and in particular, displays a display result after performing a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each based on the entry of a gaming medium into a starting area. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that derives and controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result.

  As generally known as this type of gaming machine, for example, after a game medium (game ball) enters the start area, a plurality of types can be identified based on the establishment of the start condition of the variable display The identification result (decorative pattern) of the game is displayed in a variable manner, and the display result is derived and displayed. When the derived display result is a predetermined specific display result (a jackpot display result), the identification is advantageous to the player. There was a gaming machine that controlled to a gaming state (big hit gaming state).

  In addition, such a gaming machine has a function of storing information indicating that a game medium has entered the starting area as holding information and displaying the holding information. In the gaming machine having such a function, after the variable display is started, the special identification information different from the identification information that is normally stopped is stopped, and the hold information satisfying the predetermined condition is stored. (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-19848

  However, in the case of the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since the advance notice regarding the future change is made only by the effect whether or not the special identification information is displayed, the effect of the advance notice is not interesting and the player's expectation It was difficult to sufficiently increase

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, provide special identification information is not end only by being displayed, the player can gaming machine executes a notice that can be sufficiently increased expectation of For the purpose.

(1) A specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when the display result of the fluctuation display in the fluctuation display means for deriving the display result after performing the fluctuation display becomes the specific display result (big hit display result) A gaming machine (Pachinko gaming machine 1) to be controlled
On-hold storage means (game control microcomputer 100, RAM 102, first on-hold storage buffer, second on-hold storage buffer) capable of storing a variable display that has not yet been started as on-hold information;
Determining means (S110 in FIG. 10) for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is the specific display result (big hit display result) when starting the variable display;
Based on the determination result of the determination means, the fluctuation display execution means (special symbol process processing, effect control process processing) for executing the fluctuation display,
Hold display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold information (start winning prize storage display area 5H of the image display device 5);
Notice determining means (S723a in FIG. 15) for determining whether or not to execute a notice (prefetch notice) based on the hold information;
When the notice determination unit decides to perform the notice fluctuations special identification information (special symbol) indicative of the notice, in variable display variable display of prior based on the suspension information as a target of determination Preliminary execution means (S729, S730, S737, S738 in FIG. 15) for changing the display mode of the hold display in association with display and stop display is provided.

According to this structure, since the special identification information is possible to change the hold display of the display mode with to be stopped and displayed are displayed change, is stopped and displayed the special identification information is displayed variation It becomes possible to execute a notice that can sufficiently increase the player's expectation.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The notice execution means (S729, S730, S737 in FIG. 15)
Control for displaying the special identification information in the display area portion of the identification information that still continues to change after reach is established in the change display (S865 in FIG. 20, effect pattern 1 in FIG. 21, effect pattern 2 in FIG. 22); ,
Control for changing the identification information to the special identification information after displaying identification information (decorative symbol) that does not constitute the specific display result among the plurality of types of identification information after reach is established in the variable display (FIG. 20 S861 and the effect pattern 3) of FIG. 22 can be executed.

  According to such a configuration, since the special identification information is displayed after the reach is established, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation regarding the display of the special identification information in the reach variation. In addition, once the identification information that does not constitute the specific display result is displayed after the reach is established, the identification information may be changed to the special identification information. Therefore, the specific display result for the player when the reach is established. The player can be given a sense of expectation for a predetermined notice even if the specific display result is not displayed after the reach. For this reason, the player's expectation regarding the display of the special identification information can be maintained for a longer time.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
It further includes effect mode selection means (S731 in FIG. 15) for selecting the mode (beams a and b) when changing to the predetermined notice mode from a plurality of types,
The notice execution unit changes the display mode of the hold display unit in accordance with the mode selected by the effect mode selection unit (S863 in FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, there are multiple types of modes when changing to the predetermined notice mode, and the display mode of the hold display means is changed corresponding to the mode, so when changing to the predetermined notice mode It is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation for the type of aspect.

(4) In the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The variation display execution means changes the special identification information displayed by the notice execution means in any of a plurality of types of changes (for example, the special symbol A stops and the character a appears from the special symbol A). ), A display result (for example, a big hit) based on the determination result of the start time determining means is derived and displayed through the effect of the variable display (super reach A, B) corresponding to the change mode.

  According to such a configuration, after the special identification information is changed in any of a plurality of types of change modes, the display based on the determination result of the start time determination means through the effect of variable display corresponding to the change modes Since the result is derived and displayed, the player can have a sense of expectation with respect to the change mode of the special identification information.

(5) In the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
The hold information includes information that can specify a variable display period (information that can specify a fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 7)) (random number MR3 in FIG. 4),
The notice determination means refers to the hold information corresponding to the change display executed before the change display based on the hold information (S726, S727, S728 in FIG. 15), and changes based on the hold information. When the advance notice means can change the display mode of the hold display means to a predetermined notice mode (hold α, β) during the display change display period, the change display based on the hold information. In FIG. 15, it is determined to execute a predetermined notice (prefetch notice) based on the hold information (S729 and S730 in FIG. 15).

  According to such a configuration, the display mode of the hold display means can be changed to a predetermined notice mode with reference to the hold information corresponding to the change display executed before the change display based on the hold information. When it is possible, since a predetermined notice based on the hold information is executed, it is possible to secure a sufficient presentation time for changing the display mode of the hold display means.

(6) In the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
The hold information includes information (variation pattern) that can specify the variable display period,
The notice determining means is
When the remaining fluctuation display period of the fluctuation display being executed is equal to or longer than a predetermined period required to change the display mode of the hold display means to a predetermined notice mode (pending α, β). It is determined that the special identification information is displayed in the variable display (S737 in FIG. 15),
When the remaining fluctuation display period of the fluctuation display being executed is less than the predetermined period, the special identification information is displayed in the fluctuation display next to the fluctuation being executed (variation: next to S724, currently being executed) If the remaining fluctuation time of the fluctuation is longer than the predetermined time, a special symbol is displayed for the fluctuation, and if it is less than the predetermined time, the special symbol is displayed for the next fluctuation).

According to such a configuration, when the remaining fluctuation display period of the fluctuation display being executed is equal to or longer than the predetermined period required for changing the display mode of the hold display means to the predetermined notice mode, When it is decided to display the special identification information in the display, and the remaining fluctuation display period of the running fluctuation display is less than the predetermined period, the special identification information is displayed in the next fluctuation display of the running fluctuation, so as soon as possible By displaying the special identification information, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation as early as possible.
(7) In the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
A variation display determining means for determining a variation display mode of the variation display is further provided.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the characteristic of the control of hit type including a big hit and a small hit in a table format. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number used by the main board | substrate side. It is explanatory drawing which shows a jackpot determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the pending | holding storage buffer in the microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a prefetch notice determination table and a beam production determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production pattern of prefetch notice. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a super reach determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production | presentation process during fluctuation display. It is a timing chart which shows the production pattern which changes the display mode of reservation storage about each case of normal reach and super reach. It is a timing chart which shows the production pattern which changes the display mode of reservation storage about each case of long reach A and long reach B. It is a screen figure which shows the production | presentation pattern which changes the display mode of a hold memory about each case of a normal reach and a super reach. It is a screen figure which shows the production | presentation pattern which changes the display mode of a hold memory about each case of long reach A and long reach B.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine. Fluctuation display means is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable based on the establishment of a display start condition and deriving and displaying the display result, and the display result derived and displayed on the fluctuation display means is predetermined. Any gaming machine may be used as long as it is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the specified display result is obtained.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the characteristics of hit type control including big hits and small hits in a table format. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine.

  The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 7 surrounded by guide rails. In this game area 7, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area 7). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light-emitting diodes) and the like. A special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information), is displayed so as to be variable (also referred to as variable display, variable display, update display, or cyclic display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is referred to as "first special symbol" (first special symbol), and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is referred to as "first special symbol". 2 special figure "(second special symbol).

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed in, for example, a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, both a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”). May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area 7 on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three, decorative symbols which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. The variation display of the decorative design is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. After that, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 The finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the decorative symbol variation display result is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronization with the figure game, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, to derive and display various display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols, the display of identification information such as decorative symbols is stopped (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and the variable display is terminated. It is. On the other hand, during the variation display from the start of the variation display of the decorative symbol to the display of the final decorative symbol that is the variation display result, the variation rate of the decorative symbol becomes “0”. The symbol may be stopped and displayed, and for example, a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction may occur. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not deterministically displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. Note that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  For example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese numerals) may be used as the decorative symbols that are displayed in a variable manner in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Or a combination of English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, numbers, letters or symbols and character images, and character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or It may be a decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number (for example, seven or nine) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  In addition, after reaching the reach state, a special symbol (special identification information) different from a normal decorative symbol may stop in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. Here, the special symbol is, for example, a symbol in the shape of a shutter or the like, and does not display numbers or the like as in a normal decorative symbol. When the special symbol is stopped, there is a case where an effect of pre-reading a notice of future changes is performed. Note that the concept of such a special symbol (special identification information) includes a character that appears when a shutter symbol, which is a special symbol, is opened. Processing from the special symbol stop to the pre-reading notice effect will be described later.

  After the decorative display of the decorative symbols is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbols that are the variable display results are derived and displayed. In FIG. 5, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbol number is scrolled from the largest to the smallest, and the symbol is displayed. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5 </ b> H, on-hold storage information that can specify the number of on-the-fly variable displays (the number of on-hold storage) corresponding to the special game is displayed as the on-hold storage image 50. The reserved memory image 50 can identify each of the reserved memories, and indicates the number of reserved memories as the number of images. Here, the variable storage hold corresponding to the special game is stored in the first start winning port 61 formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning port 62 formed by the normal variable ball device 6B. Generated based on the start winning when the ball passes (enters). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a decorative pattern variable display is established, but a variable display game based on the start condition established first is executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the game is in progress or the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit game state, the variable display corresponding to the satisfied start condition is displayed. A hold is made.

  The passage (entrance) of the game ball to the first start winning opening 61 may be referred to as a first start prize, and the passage (entrance) of the game ball to the second start winning opening 62 may be referred to as a second start winning prize. . The reserved memory generated by the passage (entrance) of the game ball to the first start winning opening 61 may be referred to as a first reserved memory, and the number of first reserved memories may be referred to as a first reserved memory number. In addition, the data and display image indicating the first reserved memory may be referred to as first reserved memory information, and the data and display image indicating the second reserved memory may be referred to as second reserved memory information. The number of first reserved memories may be referred to as a first reserved memory number. The reserved memory generated by the passage (entrance) of the game ball to the second start winning opening 62 may be referred to as a second reserved memory, and the number of second reserved memories may be referred to as a second reserved memory number.

  In the start winning memory display area 5H, the reserved memory image 50 is displayed as an image corresponding to each of the first reserved memory information and the second reserved memory information. The total number of pending storages as the total number of the two pending storage numbers is displayed. In this embodiment, by displaying the total number of pending storages, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition.

  In addition, the reserved memory image 50 indicating the total number of reserved memory in the start winning memory display area 5H is generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning port 61 (first hold) Display mode (second stored memory information) depending on whether it is generated based on the start winning by passing (entering) the game ball through the second start winning port 62 (second stored memory information). For example, display colors and shapes are varied. In this embodiment, the reserved memory image 50 of the first reserved memory generated based on the starting prize due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first starting prize opening 61 is displayed in a round blue color, and the second startup The reserved memory image 50 of the second reserved memory generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the winning opening 62 is displayed in a round red color. In this way, the first reserved memory information and the second reserved memory information are differentiated in color so that the player can determine whether each of the reserved memory images 50 is the first reserved memory information or the second reserved memory information. Are easily identifiable.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, a first hold indicator for displaying the number of reserved memories on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B in an identifiable manner. 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first hold storage number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second hold storage number so that it can be specified. The first reserved memory number is the stored number of the first reserved memory information (the memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended). The second reserved memory number is the stored number of second reserved memory information (memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended).

  The variable display pending memory number obtained by adding the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is particularly referred to as the total reserved memory number. The concept includes both the number of memories and the total number of pending storages, and in particular, a part of them may be indicated.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first start winning opening 61 as a start area (first start area) that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory (ordinary electric accessory) having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed by a solenoid 81 between a normal open state that is a vertical position and an expanded open state that is a tilt position. And a second start winning port 62 as a start area (second start area) is formed.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes through the second start winning hole 62 (entrance). ) It is difficult to open normally (a disadvantageous state for the player). On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning hole 62 by tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state. It becomes an expanded open state (a state advantageous to the player) that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning port 62 even in the normal open state, the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. May be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball device 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port 62 by, for example, closing the second starting winning port 62 in the normally open state. As described above, the second start winning opening 62 as the second start area has an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter), and a normally open state in which game balls hardly pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). And change.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening 61 formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A provided in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. A game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening 62 formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by a second start opening switch 22B provided in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). If the following, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the prize ball to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 70 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 70 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82, and the large winning opening door allows an open state (a state advantageous for the player) and a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player). A special prize opening is formed as a specific area that changes.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 70, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 70, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, and the game ball passes through the big prize opening (entrance) ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23 provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 70. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 70, other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening 61 and the second starting winning opening 62, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when game balls pass (enter). Therefore, when the special prize winning ball device 70 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning port, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 70, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the game ball to the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area 7 in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening 61, the second starting winning opening 62, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. May be provided. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. . At the lowermost part of the game area 7, an out-port 26 is provided for taking in game balls that have not entered any winning opening.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area 7. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure in the game area 7 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 70, etc.). . A hitting operation handle (operation knob) 73 operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 7 is provided at the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3. For example, the hitting operation handle 73 adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle 73 only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area 7, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. A lower tray 72 that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper tray 71 so as to be discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided at the lower portion of the gaming machine frame 3.

  The member that forms the lower plate 72 includes, for example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate 72 (for example, a central portion of the lower plate 72). It is attached. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push / pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like may be built in the operation rod.

  A tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate 72 below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate 71 includes, for example, a push button that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate 71 main body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). 31B is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting the player's operation performed on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate 71 at the installation position of the push button 31B.

Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 detects that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area 7 is detected by the gate switch 21 provided in the passing gate 41. After the general chart start condition for executing the fluctuation display of the first time is established, the usual figure start condition for starting the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is satisfied, for example, that the previous ordinary figure game has ended. Based on this, a general game with the normal symbol display 20 is started.

  In this ordinary game, after a normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time which is a normal symbol change time elapses, a fixed normal symbol which is a normal symbol change display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per symbol”. . On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than a symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as a fixed normal symbol, for example, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol will be “normal map loss”. " Corresponding to the fact that the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the enlargement / opening control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When the predetermined time elapses, normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  After the first starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning port 61 formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. For example, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special symbol game or the big hit gaming state. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening 62 formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. After that, for example, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state, the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol variation display is performed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as the specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small bonus symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes “small hit” as a predetermined display result. Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, the game is “lost”.

  After the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. After the variation display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit and the small hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the big hit The variation time after the end of the gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the number of times of opening in the big hit (number of rounds), and the opening time of each round are shown.

  Of the “big hit”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the probability of being determined as a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal gaming state (low probability state) that is not a probable change state) as a special gaming state A type of jackpot (type) that shifts to a state of probability variation (an abbreviation of probability variation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability variation jackpot”.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of big hits are provided, that is, 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, and sudden probability variation big hit. These are all probable jackpots. Suddenly probable big hit is sometimes called abbreviated as a big hit.

  The jackpot gaming states with different numbers of rounds include 15 round jackpot gaming status with 15R probability variation jackpot, 10 round jackpot gaming status with 10R probability variation jackpot, and 2 round jackpot gaming status with 2R probability variation jackpot and sudden probability variation jackpot. Multiple types of big hit gaming states are provided. In addition, the big hit gaming state where the number of rounds is the same but the opening time of each round is different. The big hit gaming state with an opening time of 29 seconds by 2R probability variable big hit and the big hit of 0.5 seconds with a sudden probability variable big hit A plurality of types of big hit game states are provided. In the small hit, the small hit game state of the number of times of opening (2 times) and the opening time (0.5 seconds) is the same as the sudden probability change big hit.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state with 15R probability variable big hit, after the special variable winning ball device 70 is set in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state). In other words, the closed state is established when a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls has been established. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 70 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Further, in the big hit gaming state with 10R probability variable big hit, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 70 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state) Alternatively, the closed state is established in response to the establishment of a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls (opening end condition). When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 70 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the big hit gaming state reaches 10 rounds (final round) at which a predetermined upper limit value is reached.

  Also, in the big hit gaming state of 2R probability variable big hit, after the special variable winning ball device 70 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) in the open state has elapsed) Alternatively, the closed state is established in response to the establishment of a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls (opening end condition). When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 70 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the big hit gaming state reaches two rounds (final round) at which a predetermined upper limit value is reached.

  Also, in the big hit gaming state with sudden probability change big hit, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 70 is opened, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed in the open state). In other words, the closed state is established when a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls has been established. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 70 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the big hit gaming state reaches two rounds (final round) at which a predetermined upper limit value is reached.

  In this way, the sudden probability variation jackpot is allowed up to the number of times the opening of the big prize opening is less than 15 rounds and 10 rounds (2 times in this embodiment), but the opening time of the big prize opening is short (for example, , 0.5 seconds). In the case of the present embodiment, as a big hit of two rounds, the opening time of the grand prize opening is extremely short (0.5 seconds), and substantially a prize ball (a prize ball paid out for the prize) is obtained. There is a hit that is not possible.

  In addition, as a hit where a prize ball is not substantially obtained, it is a big hit of 15 rounds, but a prize ball is substantially obtained because the opening time per round is extremely short, for example, 0.5 seconds. It may not be possible. In addition, as a winning where a prize ball is not substantially obtained, a prize ball is substantially obtained by executing at least one of a small number of rounds or a short opening time per round. Anything that doesn't exist.

  In addition, as the big hit of the two rounds, it is possible to provide only a winning where no winning ball can be obtained, or only a winning where a winning ball can be obtained, and substantially no winning ball can be obtained. Both a win and a win from which a prize ball can be obtained may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, the special game state based on the 15R probability variation jackpot, 10R probability variation jackpot, and 2R probability variation jackpot is associated with being controlled to the probability variation state, and the variation time (variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol) The period is controlled to be a time-short state where the time period is shorter than the non-time-short state (normally variable time state). In addition, the special gaming state based on sudden probability change big hit is controlled to the probability change state, but not to the time-short state. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state. Note that a 15R normal big hit that is not controlled in a promiscuous state by a big hit of 15 rounds may be provided, and after being controlled to a big hit gaming state by a 15R normal big hit, it may be controlled in a short-time state. In addition, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state with the 15R normal big hit, it may not be controlled to the short-time state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, an effective start winning is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. Rise.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the open state in association with being controlled to the probability variation state with respect to the probability variation state by the 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, and 2R probability variation big hit. Electric Chu support control state in which the frequency at which a game ball enters the normal variable winning ball device 6B is increased by increasing the frequency, thereby facilitating winning (higher entry, higher frequency) to the normal variable winning ball device 6B It becomes a special gaming state controlled by. On the other hand, the probability variation state due to the sudden probability variation big hit becomes a special game state that is controlled to the probability variation state but not controlled to the electric chew support control state.

  Note that the special game state may be controlled to the electric chew support control state independently of the probability change state. Further, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state by 15R probability variable big hit, 10R probability variable big hit, and 2R probability variable big hit, it may not be controlled to the electric Chu support control state. Further, after suddenly changing to a big hit gaming state with a probable big hit, it may be controlled to an electric chew support control state.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), control to increase the opening time of the normal variable winning ball device 6B (opening time extension control), and the number of opening times of the normal variable winning ball device 6B Is controlled (opening frequency increase control). When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the winning to the second start winning opening 62 is won. The frequency increases, and it becomes easy for the game ball to start and win (the variable display execution condition in the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the image display device 5 is easily established). In addition, a game state in which the frequency of establishment of the start condition of the second special symbol and / or the frequency of execution of the variation display of the second special symbol is increased by increasing the frequency of winning the second start winning prize port 62 by such control. Become.

  The state in which the winning frequency at the second start winning opening 62 is increased by such electric Chu support control (high frequency state) is the number of game balls to be paid out as winning balls according to winning for the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Further, such control is control for facilitating winning to the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B by supporting the winning by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, that is, the electric tulip. be called.

  Furthermore, as the electric chew support control, by shifting to a state in which any one of a normal symbol shortening control state, a normal symbol probability changing control state, an opening time extension control state, and an opening number increase control state are combined, You may make it transfer to a high base state. In addition, as the electric chew support control, by shifting to any one of the normal symbol shortening control state, the normal symbol probability changing control state, the opening time extension control state, and the opening number increasing control state, You may make it transfer to a state. As described above, as the electric chew support control, any one of a normal symbol shortening control state, a normal symbol probability changing control state, an opening time extension control state, and an opening number increasing control state, any one of a plurality (all) Any control may be performed as long as the control is performed in a combined state or a combined state.

  In the present embodiment, the special gaming state based on 15R probability variation jackpot, 10R probability variation jackpot, and 2R probability variation jackpot is controlled to the time shortening state and the electric chew support control state in association with being controlled to the probability variation state. . Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the time-saving state and the electric chew support control state independently of the probability changing state. In addition, as a relationship between the short time state and the electric chew support control state in the special game state, the electric chew support control state may be controlled in association with the short time state. You may make it control to a control state.

  In the case of this embodiment, there is a case where the special game state is not controlled to the short-time state and the electric chew support control state as the special game state after the end of the big-hit gaming state like a sudden probability big hit. When controlled to the certain change state, it may be controlled to the time reduction state and the electric support support control state. In addition, after the big hit gaming state, when it is in the normal state without being controlled to the probability change state, the period is not limited by the number of variable display times, and the short time state and electric support are available until the next big hit occurs. You may make it control to a control state.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the jackpot probability state. The “high base state (electric power support control state)” and the “low base state (non-electric power support control state)” are used.

  In this embodiment, terms indicating a combination of the jackpot probability state and the base state are “low probability / low base state”, “high probability high base state”, and “high probability / low base state”. Is used. The “low probability / low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is the low probability state and the base state is / the low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of jackpot probability is a high probability state and the base state is a high base state. The “high probability / low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is the high probability state and the base state is the low base state. In the present embodiment, the “low probability high base state” indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the high base state is not provided. However, a “low probability high base state” may be further provided.

  In the present embodiment, the 15R probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control for shifting to a probability variation state, a time reduction state, and an electric Chu support control state (high probability / high base state) is performed after the end of the 15 round jackpot gaming state. It is.

  Further, in the present embodiment, 10R probability variation jackpot is controlled to shift to the probability variation state, the time reduction state, and the electric Chu support control state (high probability / high base state) after the end of the 10 round jackpot gaming state. It is a big hit.

  Also, in this embodiment, 2R probability variation jackpot transitions to probability variation state, time-short state, and electric chew support control state (high probability / high base state) after the end of the two-round jackpot gaming state with a long open period. It is a big hit that control is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sudden probability change big hit is controlled to shift to the probability change state after the end of the two-round big hit gaming state in which the opening time is extremely short, and the time reduction state and the electric chew support control state (high The jackpot is controlled to the non-time-short state and the non-electricity chew support control state (high probability / low base state) without performing control to shift to the probability / high base state.

For 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, and 2R probability variation big hit,
The condition that the special game state consisting of the short-time state and the electric chew support control state is executed, whichever is earlier, the condition that the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or the condition that the next big hit occurs It continues for a period until is established. When the big hit does not occur until the variable display is executed 100 times, the control to shift to the low probability / low base state is performed. For all or part of 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, and 2R probability variation big hit, special gaming states such as probability variation state, short-time state, and electronic support support control state are related to the number of variation displays. Instead, it may continue for a period until the condition that the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

  Also, in the case of a sudden probability big hit, the special game state consisting of the probability changed state is a condition that the change display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or a condition that the next big hit is generated, whichever is earlier Continue for the period until the condition is met. When the big hit does not occur until the variable display is executed 100 times, the control to shift to the low probability / low base state is performed. Note that the sudden probability change big hit may continue for a period until the condition that the probability change state occurs until the next big hit occurs regardless of the fluctuation display count.

  In addition, when a small hit is made, after the small hit gaming state, both the big hit probability and the base state are not changed from those before the start of the small hit gaming state. Thus, the small hit is a hit where the big hit probability and the base state are maintained as the gaming state before the start of the small hit gaming state after the end of the small hit gaming state. In this embodiment, the small hit is an example in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 70 is opened in the small hit gaming state with the same number of times of opening and the same opening time as the sudden probability variation big hit. Not limited to this, the opening mode of the special variable winning ball apparatus 70 is not completely the same as the opening mode at the time of sudden probability variation big hit, but it is difficult to distinguish from the opening mode at the time of sudden probability variation big hit. It may be visible. In other words, the small win may be the opening of the special variable winning ball device 70 as long as the special variable winning ball device 70 is opened with substantially the same number of times of opening and the substantially same opening time as the sudden probability variation big hit.

  Since the sudden probability variable big hit and the small hit are the same as the number of times of opening and the opening time of the special variable winning ball apparatus 70, whether or not it is a sudden positive odd big hit or a small hit during the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state? Is difficult for the player to recognize. As a result, when a common performance that does not notify that the probability change state is performed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the sudden probability change big hit and the end of the small hit gaming state, it is determined whether or not the probability changed state. It is difficult for players to recognize. In addition, since the sudden probability change big hit becomes a low base after the end of the big hit gaming state, compared to the big hit probability and the small hit where the base does not change after the end of the small hit gaming state, It is difficult for the player to distinguish the operation status after the end of the small hit gaming state. Since such a control state is a state in which the probability variation state is latent, it is referred to as a latent effect state, and control for making such a latent state is referred to as latent effect control. In addition, as sudden probability change big hit, you may provide what is controlled to a time-short state after completion | finish of big hit game state, and is controlled by electric chew support control.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, in the effect control CPU 120, after the end of the big hit gaming state and after the end of the small hit gaming state, the latent control for making a common effect without notifying whether or not the probability variation state has been established. Is done. For example, in the effect control CPU 120, when a small hit / suddenly probable big hit end designation command is received at the end of the big hit, a common background image after the big hit gaming state (the small hit gaming state in the case of the small hit) is ended. A common effect, such as displaying. By performing such latent control, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation as to whether or not the player is in a probable state, and to improve the interest of the game. In the latent control, a command instructing execution of the latent control may be transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100, and the effect control CPU 120 may execute the latent control in response to the command. Moreover, in this embodiment, although the example which provided the small hit was shown, it does not need to provide not only this but a small hit.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variation display is started. The period from the start of the decorative display of the decorative symbols to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, the variation display state of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state refers to a decorative symbol that is not yet stopped when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination (also referred to as “reach variation symbol”). The display state in which the variation continues or the display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, etc.) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc.), the decorative symbols are changing, or the decorative symbols in all or part of the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R are a big hit. This is a display state that changes in synchronization while constituting all or part of the combination.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the variation pattern of the decorative pattern are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  In the present embodiment, after the decorative symbols start to change, generally, the left symbol stops first, then the right symbol stops, and finally the middle symbol stops, and the display result is determined. In particular, the symbol that stops first is called the first stop symbol, the symbol that stops next is called the second stop symbol, and the symbol that stops last is called the third stop symbol.

  In addition, after reaching the reach state, a special symbol different from the normal decorative symbol may stop in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. Here, the special symbol is, for example, a symbol in the shape of a shutter or the like, and does not display numbers or the like as in a normal decorative symbol. The suspension of special symbols triggers a prefetch notice. However, the pre-reading notice is not always given when the special symbol stops. For example, in the present embodiment, even if a special symbol is stopped, no pre-reading notice is given when the special symbol is subsequently developed into a super reach production.

  A pre-reading notice is a reserved memory that has a specific hit pattern such as a big hit or a small hit, or a change with a specific fluctuation pattern such as a highly anticipated reach such as a super reach. The fact that there is a change is based on the digestion of the reserved memory (hereinafter, also referred to as “target change display”) is notified in advance. For example, in the present embodiment, it is predicted in advance that the display result will be a big hit.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the pre-reading notice changes the holding storage image 50 (see FIGS. 24 and 25) corresponding to the target holding storage to a holding notice storage image 51 (see FIGS. 24 and 25) different from normal. Is done. Hereinafter, such an unusual reserved storage mode is also referred to as a “special display mode” or a “prefetching notice mode”.

  In this manner, special symbols such as the shutter symbol are stopped before the pre-reading notice is executed by changing the hold storage image 50 from the normal display mode to the special display mode. For example, if the shutter symbol stops after reaching the reach state, then the shutter of the shutter symbol opens, and characters such as persons and animals appear from there. Thereafter, the “beam effect character” performs a predetermined operation such as firing a beam to the reserved memory image 50 subject to the pre-reading notice, and the reserved memory image 50 subject to the pre-reading notice is changed from the normal display mode to the special display mode based on the operation. To change. In the present embodiment, reserved α (gold color) and reserved β (silver color) are prepared as special display modes. Three or more special display modes may be provided.

  A plurality of types of patterns are prepared as a series of effect patterns from when the special symbol is stopped for the pre-reading notice until the reserved stored image 50 is changed, and the beam effect characters appearing differ depending on the effect pattern. In addition, which effect pattern is executed after the reach state is established differs depending on the type of reach state established. In the present embodiment, for example, normal reach, long reach A, and long reach B are controlled so that the effect patterns executed are different.

  In addition, as an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of reach patterns having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variation display state is not reached after the decorative symbol variation display is started. In addition, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative pattern variation display mode is called a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variation display mode when the variation display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variation display state is reached after the decorative symbol variation display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative pattern variation display result is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variation display result is “losing”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the stop of the shutter symbol is a trigger for the pre-reading notice. However, the pre-reading notice is not always executed when the shutter symbol stops. For example, after the shutter symbol has stopped and the character has appeared, there is a case where a transition to a symbol variation pattern called “pseudo-ream” is performed and a normal symbol is derived and displayed, and the result of losing or winning is determined. .

  In this “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, in response to the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started and variable. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols temporarily in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R until the determined decorative symbols that are the display results are derived and displayed. The effect display for changing the decorative symbols again (pseudo continuous variation) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the initial variation from the start of variable symbol display until the first temporary stop for all decorative symbols. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In the present embodiment, the special symbol is stopped as a middle symbol in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C, and the pseudo continuous variation is performed after the middle symbol is stopped.

  In the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, for example, decorative symbols constituting a predetermined pseudo-ream are displayed in a predetermined display in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As a result, a temporary stop is displayed once. Thereafter, pseudo continuous variation (revariable display) is performed. In the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, by changing the pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) once to three times, the decoration pattern can be changed based on the fact that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once. The display can appear as if it has been started 2-4 times in a row. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed more than one to three times, for example, four or five times. Note that the decorative symbols that make up the pseudo-ream may stop completely when displayed, or may appear to be stopped but move at an extremely slow speed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board comprising a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12 and the like. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer are provided. Further, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control the display.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 and the like for transmitting the solenoid drive signal from to the solenoids 81 and 82 are mounted.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates the numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the CPU 103 It comprises a random number circuit 104 that performs and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105. The I / O 105 includes an input port for taking in various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. Has been.

  As an example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by executing a program read from the ROM 101 by the CPU 103. At this time, the CPU 103 reads out fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various data into the RAM 102, temporarily stores the data, and the CPU 103 stores various data temporarily stored in the RAM 102. Fluctuating data reading operation for reading data, receiving operation in which the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and CPU 103 of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105 A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside is also performed.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is such that all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9 or the like. The function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation is provided.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display. A display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the device 5, a random number circuit 104 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, an I / O125 is mounted.

  In the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 the RAM 122. Data reading operation for reading various data temporarily stored in the signal, a receiving operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and an effect control A transmission operation in which the CPU 120 outputs various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit and the like for driving are mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and an ordinary diagram hold display device 25C. A wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is an effect control command transmitted / received as an electric signal, for example. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a sound control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp. 9 and a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like.

  In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring or the like for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation, in addition to the effect control program. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables and table data constituting determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings, and pattern data constituting various effect control patterns. Etc. are stored.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is configured by data indicating the contents of control corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used on the main board 11 side. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) MR1: A random counter for determining whether or not to make a big hit and whether or not to make a big hit (for big hit determination).

  (2) MR2: Random counter for determining the type of jackpot (15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, which will be described later) (for determining the big hit type).

  (3) MR3: a random counter for determining a variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination).

  (4) MR4: A random counter for determining whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determination of a normal symbol hit).

  (5) MR5: a random counter for determining the initial value of MR4 (for determining the MR4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, as described above, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types such as 15R probability change big hit, 10R probability change big hit, 2R probability change big hit, and sudden probability change big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit determination random number (MR1), the big hit type is determined based on the value of the big hit type determining random number (MR2). Is selected. Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is selected and determined, the jackpot symbol is also selected and determined based on the value of the jackpot type determining random number (MR2). Therefore, MR2 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number. The hit includes a small hit, and the big hit determination random number (MR1) is also used as the small hit determination random number. Then, when it is determined to be a small hit based on the value of the big hit determination random number (MR1), the small hit symbol is determined to be a predetermined symbol.

  In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware built in the game control microcomputer 100 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 100) is used as the jackpot determination random number. Instead of the hardware random number, a software random number may be used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with MR1 is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 5A is a jackpot determination value.

  In this embodiment, when the 15R probability variation big hit, the 10R probability variation big hit, and the 2R probability variation big hit are made, after the big hit game is finished, a high probability state and a high base state are entered. After the big hit, the probability variation state and the high base state continue until the special symbol variation display is terminated 100 times. In addition, when a big hit is suddenly made, the game is shifted to a high probability state after the jackpot game ends, but is not shifted to a high base state. After the big hit, the probability variation state continues until the special symbol variation display is terminated 100 times.

  5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value shown in FIG. 5B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), the values shown in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. In addition, the numerical values described in FIGS. 5B and 5C are small hit determination values.

  The small hit may be determined only when the variable display of the first special figure is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special figure is performed. In this case, the small hit determination table for the second special figure shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state, the fluctuation display of the second special figure is mainly executed. Even if the game state is shifted to the probability change state, a small hit will be generated, and if it is configured to produce an effect asking whether or not the probability change will occur, even though the current game state is the probability change state On the contrary, it makes the player feel annoying. Therefore, if it is configured so that a small hit does not occur during the fluctuation display of the second special figure, when the gaming state is a probability variation state, the small hit is less likely to occur and the squealing effect for the probability variation is not performed more than necessary. This can prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 104 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the jackpot determination random number (MR1). If it matches the big hit determination value, it is decided to make a big hit (15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, which will be described later) for the special symbol. Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when a start winning is made at the first start winning opening 61 and the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the start winning is made at the second start winning opening 62 and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

  FIGS. 5D and 5E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131 a and 131 b stored in the ROM 101. Among these, FIG. 5 (D) determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 61 (that is, when the first special symbol is changed). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. Further, FIG. 5E shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the reserved memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 62 (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). Is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b indicate that the jackpot type is determined based on a random number (MR2) for determining the jackpot type when the change display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol. This table is referred to in order to determine any one of “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit”, and “sudden probability variation big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5D and 5E, eight determination values are assigned to the “sudden probability variation big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). 8 is determined to be suddenly probable big hit), whereas the jackpot type determination table 131b is assigned two judgment values for “sudden probable big hit” (a ratio of 2/40) Will suddenly be determined to be a promising big hit). Accordingly, in this embodiment, when the first winning chart 61 is started and the first special chart is displayed, the second winning chart 62 is started and the second special chart is displayed. Compared to the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly promising big hit” is high. Note that “suddenly probable big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “suddenly probable big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie, It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5D and 5E, a sudden probability variation big hit as a first big win that gives a predetermined amount of game value and a larger amount of game than the game value. The 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, and 2R probability variation big hit as the second big hit that gives value may be determined, and the first big hit will be given at a high rate when the fluctuation display of the first special figure is executed. However, the game value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first jackpot, the second jackpot may be determined by increasing the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round as the game value. . In addition, the game value to be given may be changed by changing the opening time of the big winning opening per round or by changing the gaming state after the big winning round to the normal state and the probable state. .

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5D and 5E, there are “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit” and “sudden probability variation big hit” as shown in FIGS. In this embodiment, the case where the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is three types of 15 rounds, 10 rounds, and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is the number of rounds executed in this implementation. It is not limited to those shown in the form. For example, a 7R probability variable jackpot that is controlled for a 7-round jackpot game and a 5R probability variable jackpot that is controlled for a 5-round jackpot game may be provided.

  The “2R probability variation big hit” is a big hit that allows only two (2 rounds) opening of the big prize opening as in the case of “sudden probability variation big hit” described later. The open time of the big prize opening per round is long (in this embodiment, 29 seconds). Therefore, in the case of “suddenly promising big hit”, it is almost impossible to expect the game ball to win the big prize during the big hit game, but in the case of “2R probable big hit”, Although the number of times of opening is small, it can be expected that the game ball will win a big prize during the big hit game.

  The “sudden probability change big hit” is the number of times that the special winning opening is opened less than the “15R probability change big hit” and “10R probability change big hit” (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.5 seconds is twice). The jackpot allowed up to. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In addition, “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, and “2R probability variation big hit” have a long opening time of 29 seconds per round, whereas “sudden probability variation big hit” takes one round. The opening time of the winning jackpot is as short as 0.5 seconds, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win the winning prize during the big hit game.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of “small hit”, the big winning opening is opened twice every 0.5 seconds, and the big hit gaming state by “suddenly probable big hit” Similar control is performed. In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the opening of the big winning opening twice, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained. By doing so, it is made impossible to recognize whether it is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, and the interest of the game is improved. As shown in this embodiment, when the big hit types are all probability variation big hits (in this embodiment, 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit), It does not have to be provided. In addition, when the big hit types are all probabilistic big hits, as in this embodiment, when a small hit is provided, suddenly probable big hits that do not involve a high base state are performed only by shifting to a high probability state. It is preferable to provide it (the opening pattern of the big prize opening is also the same for the case of sudden probability change big hit and small hit).

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with the value of MR2, and correspond to “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit”, and “sudden probability variation big hit”, respectively. A judgment value (a jackpot type judgment value) is set. When the value of MR2 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matching jackpot type determination value.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 7, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect display device 9 so as to start the variable display of decorative symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control CPU 120 determines the display result of the decorative symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

  These variation pattern designation command and display result designation command are commands transmitted when variation is started based on the reserved storage. The game control microcomputer 100 refers to the target hold storage information (MR1 to MR3) at the start of the change, and predetermines the change pattern of the change and the result of the hit based on the hold information. The game control microcomputer 100 transmits a variation pattern designation command and a display result designation command based on the predetermined decision to the effect control board 12.

  Command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variation display of the first special diagram is started. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variation display of the second special diagram is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specifying command (or symbol variation designation command). It should be noted that information indicating whether to start the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the fluctuation display of the second special figure may be included in the fluctuation pattern command.

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variation display of the fourth symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control CPU 120 ends the variation display of the fourth symbol and derives and displays the display result.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  Commands A001 and A002 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). In this embodiment, a big hit start designation command or a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is used according to the type of big hit. Specifically, in the case of “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, or “2R probability variation big hit”, the big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used, and “sudden probability variation big hit” and “small hit big” ”Is used, a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (A002 (H)) is used. The game control microcomputer 100 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for each round, the command indicating that the special prize opening is open is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Is a special winning opening open designation command (A10A (H)) for designating round 10. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the designation command after opening the big prize opening is transmitted, a different designation command after opening the big prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when ending the first round during the big hit game, a designation command (A201 (H)) for opening the big prize opening designating round 1 is transmitted, and when the tenth round during the big hit game is ended. Is sent after a special winning opening opening command (A30A (H)) for designating round 10.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end designation command: an ending 1 designation command). The big hit end designation command (A301 (H)) is used when the big hit game by “15R probability change big hit”, “10R probability change big hit”, and “2R probability change big hit” is ended. Command A 302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) that designates the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 100 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of sudden probable big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of small hit. Also good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (low probability / low base state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is a low probability / low base state (normal state). Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (high probability / high base state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a high probability / high base state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (high probability / low base state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a high probability / low base state.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first start winning designation command) that designates that the first start winning has been won. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second start winning designation command) for designating that the second starting win has been won. In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start prize designation command.

  The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number designation command) that designates the total number (total pending storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C2XX (H) indicates the total pending storage number. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage count subtraction designation command) that designates that the total pending storage count is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a total pending storage number subtraction designation command when subtracting the total pending storage number, but does not use the total pending storage number subtraction designation command. When subtracting the total pending storage number, a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number after subtraction may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which a combined pending storage number designation command for designating the combined pending storage number is transmitted as a command for designating the reserved storage count. It may be configured to transmit a command for designating the increased number of reserved memories. Specifically, when the first reserved memory increases, a first reserved memory number designation command for designating the first reserved memory number is transmitted, and when the second reserved memory increases, the second reserved memory number is designated. The second reserved memory number designation command may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a start winning designation command for designating which one of the first start winning opening 61 and the second starting winning opening 62 has been won is transmitted as the hold storage information, and the total reserved storage number However, the effect control command transmitted as the hold storage information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition designation command or second reserved memory number addition) indicating that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number subtraction designation command (the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or the command indicating that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has decreased) is transmitted. (Second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  Command C4XX (H) and command C6XX (H) are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. Of these, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (display result look-ahead command) indicating whether or not a big hit, a small win or not, and a determination result of the type of the big win among the determination results at the time of winning. ). The command C6XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern look-ahead command) indicating which variation pattern is to be obtained from the winning determination result. These display result prefetching commands and variation pattern prefetching commands are commands that are transmitted when a start winning is generated. The game control microcomputer 100 extracts the random numbers of MR1 to MR3 and stores them as reserved storage information when the start winning occurs, and at the same time, by determining these random numbers, the fluctuation based on the reserved information is changed. Judgment of fluctuation pattern and hit result. This is called “look ahead”. The game control microcomputer 100 transmits an indication result prefetch command and a variation pattern prefetch command based on the prefetch result to the effect control board 12.

  In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing described later (see FIG. 12), the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not it is a big hit, a small hit, It is determined what variation pattern is to be obtained. Then, in the EXT data of the display result prefetch command, a value for designating the big hit or the small hit and a value for designating the type of the big hit are set, and control for transmission to the effect control CPU 120 is performed. In addition, a value for designating a variation pattern is set in the EXT data of the variation pattern prefetch command, and control for transmission to the effect control CPU 120 is performed. In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit or a small hit based on the value set in the display result prefetch command, and can determine the type of the big hit, and the variation pattern prefetch. Based on the command, it is possible to recognize the variation pattern.

  In this embodiment, regardless of the game state (for example, whether the game is in a high probability state or a high base state, whether or not a big hit game is being played) The winning determination process is executed, and the display result prefetch command is always transmitted and the variation pattern prefetch command is transmitted. Then, based on the received display result prefetching command and variation pattern prefetching command, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a big hit or reach will be reached before the display of the subject change notice is started. Execute a prefetch notice to give a notice.

  When the effect control CPU 120 as the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12 receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11, it is shown in FIG. Depending on the content, the display state of the image display device 5 is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 100 designates a decorative pattern variation pattern each time a special winning symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B when there is a start prize. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the effect control CPU 120.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  As a method of sending the production control command, production control command data is output from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 one byte at a time using eight parallel signal lines of production control signals CD0 to CD7, and other production control command data. In addition, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wave-shaped) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing capture of production control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process.

  In the example shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed on the decorative symbol variation display corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and on the second special symbol display device 4B. An effect display part such as an image display device 5 that can be used in common with a variation display of a decorative pattern corresponding to the variation display of the second special figure and that produces an effect in accordance with the variation display of the first special figure and the second special figure. When controlling the game, it is possible to prevent the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 to the effect control CPU 120 from increasing.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table. The variation pattern includes a non-reach loser with a variation time of 5 seconds, a normal reach with a variation time of 20 seconds, a long reach A with a variation time of 40 seconds, a long reach B with a variation time of 45 seconds, and a variation time of 70. There are a super reach A in seconds, a super reach B in which the variation time is 50 seconds, an abrupt pattern in which the variation time is 15 seconds, and a small hit pattern in which the variation time is 10 seconds. The ROM of the game control microcomputer 100 stores a variation pattern determination table in which a variation pattern determination random value (MR3) and a variation pattern are associated with each other according to each hit / miss. The variation pattern of non-reach loss is a pattern that is selected only when the loss is determined in advance, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is not associated when the big hit or the small hit is determined. In addition, the expectation of jackpot increases in the order of “normal reach”, “long reach A”, “long reach B”, “super reach B”, “super reach A” (“super reach A” has the highest jackpot expectation degree) MR3 is assigned to each variation pattern according to the big hit / losing display result. In FIG. 7, the description of the correspondence between the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern and the variation pattern is omitted.

  The game control microcomputer 100 determines the variation pattern using the variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM and the random value (MR3) extracted for the variation pattern determination. Of the variation patterns shown in FIG. 7, the variation patterns that accompany the beam effects are normal reach, long reach A, and long reach B, but the game control microcomputer 100 is not involved in the beam effect processing. First, the effect control CPU 120 performs a beam effect process. This point will be described later.

  Further, the selection rate of the fluctuation pattern may be controlled so as to be changed in accordance with the number of reserved memories when starting the fluctuation display. For example, there are provided a variation pattern determination table A used when the number of reserved memories at the start of variation display is a predetermined number (for example, three) or more, and a variation pattern determination table B used when it is less than the predetermined number. . The variation pattern determination table A associates each variation pattern with the random number MR3 so that the rate at which a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected is higher than that of the variation pattern determination table B. Furthermore, the variation pattern of the variation pattern determination table A may have the same variation pattern and a variation time shorter than the variation pattern of the variation pattern determination table B.

  In this way, when the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, it is easy to select a variation pattern with a short variation time, and it is possible to promote digestion of the reserved memory. As a result, it is possible to prevent as much as possible the occurrence of an invalid start prize that is not stored on hold even though the start prize has been won.

  The game control microcomputer 100 determines the variation pattern using the variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM and the random value (MR3) extracted for the variation pattern determination.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 100.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 8A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 8A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 8A, the reserved specific area is “first” or “second” in the order of winning based on winning in the first starting winning port 61 or the second starting winning port 62. The indicated data is set. Accordingly, in the reserved specific area, the winning order to the first start winning port 61 and the second starting winning port 62 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 102. “Formed in the RAM 102” means an area in the RAM 102.

  FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a storage area (holding storage buffer) that stores a random number or the like corresponding to the holding storage. As shown in FIG. 8B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 102. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (MR1) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (MR2) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern determination random number ( MR3) is stored.

  Based on the winning at the first starting winning port 61 or the second starting winning port 62, the CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 104 and a random counter for generating software random numbers, A process of saving (storing) in the saving area in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, these random values are extracted and stored in the first holding storage buffer based on the winning at the first start winning opening 61, and these random values are determined based on the winning at the second starting winning opening 62. Extracted and stored in the second pending storage buffer.

  As described later, the data stored in the hold specific area and the storage area as described above is read out at the time of starting winning and used for pre-reading notice, and is read out at the start of variable display and used for variable display. .

  When there is a start prize at the first start prize slot 61 or the second start prize slot 62, a display result look-ahead command (design 1 to 6 designation command), a variation pattern look-ahead command, a start prize designation command (first or first prize) (2 start winning designation command) and a total pending storage number designation command are transmitted as one set from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the start winning reception command buffer provided in the production control data, the display result prefetch command, the variation pattern prefetch command, the start winning designation command, and the total pending storage number designation command are stored so as to be associated with each other. Area is reserved.

Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described.
In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a game control timer interrupt process. When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 9 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13). ).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S14). The count value of MR5 is updated between the end of the game control timer interrupt process and the execution of the game control timer interrupt process again, and the updated value is set as the initial value of MR4. The Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (S15). The RAM 102 is provided with a game control flag setting unit as an area in which a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are stored. In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag set in the game control flag setting unit is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 to display the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 70 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the movable in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are possible. Enables setting of tilting movement of blades.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing a command control process (S17). The RAM 102 is provided with a game control buffer setting unit in which various buffers are set as an area for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As an example, in the command control process, the effect control board among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit. After the control data is set in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By setting the off state, etc., it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S15 shown in FIG. 9 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S101). Details of the start winning determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of S110 to S120 according to the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  The special symbol normal process of S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is based on the presence or absence of the pending data stored in the first reserved memory buffer and the second reserved memory buffer. A determination is made whether to start the game. Further, in the special symbol normal process, whether or not to make “big hit” or “small hit” is determined in advance at the start of the corresponding variation display based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for jackpot determination. This step constitutes a pre-determining means for pre-determining the display result of the variable display device at the start of variation.

  Further, in the special symbol normal process, in accordance with the result in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, lost game) in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Any of the symbols) is predetermined. In addition, the result of the prior determination is notified from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by a display result designation command. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the above-described advance determination and transmission of the display result designation command are finished.

  The variation pattern setting process of S111 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern is determined as any one of a plurality of types using the variation pattern determination random value MR3 that is stored on hold, and the variation pattern designation command that indicates the determined variation pattern is effect-controlled. Processing to be transmitted to the substrate 12 is included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”. Instead of directly determining the variation pattern, the variation pattern type may be determined, and the variation pattern may be determined based on the value.

  The special symbol variation process of S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for setting a special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a process after the special symbol starts to vary. Processing to measure time is included. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the RAM 102, is decremented or incremented by 1 to obtain the first special symbol display device 4A. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special figure or a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the elapsed time is measured by a common timer. It is. It is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process of S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and stops and displays (derives) the fixed special symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol. A process for making a setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is ON. If the big hit flag is ON, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4”. . On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S114 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the jackpot is based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, etc., and the process for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state and setting the jackpot to the open state, etc. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set according to whether the big hit type is 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, or sudden probability variation big hit.

  When the big hit type is 15R probability variation big hit, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the number of opening of the big winning opening which is the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set to “15 times”. "Is set. When the big hit type is 10R probability variable big hit, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening number of the big winning opening that is the upper limit number of times to execute the round is “ 10 times ". When the big hit type is 2R probability variable big hit, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening number of the big winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round is “ Set to “twice”. In addition, when the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds” and the number of opening of the big winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. Is set to “twice”. When the setting corresponding to the type of jackpot is made, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process of S115 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring an elapsed time since the big winning opening is in an open state, and a big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the prize winning opening to the closed state, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “6” after executing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door. .

  The big hit release post-processing in S116 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “6”. After the big hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum winning opening opening count, and the maximum winning opening opening number has been reached. In such a case, processing for setting for transmitting a jackpot end designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the big winning opening, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “5”, whereas when the number of times of execution of the big winning opening has reached the maximum value, the special symbol is updated. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The jackpot end process of S117 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “7”. This jackpot end process corresponds to a period in which an ending effect is performed as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the like. Includes a process for waiting until the waiting time has elapsed, and a process for performing various settings for starting a special gaming state such as a probability change control and a time-saving control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state. . When such setting is performed, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit pre-release processing of S118 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “8”. The pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the change display result is “small hit”. As an example, when the fluctuation display result is “small hit”, the period when the big prize opening is in the open state is the same as when the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”. The upper limit is set to “0.5 seconds”, and the number of times of opening the big prize opening is set to “2”, so that the small hit gaming state may be set. At this time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit releasing process in S119 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door may be executed.

  The small hit end process of S120 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an effect operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by an effect display device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0”.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the start winning determination process in S101.
In the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 22A is on (S1211). If the first start port switch 22A is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1222. If the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S1222.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1213) and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1214). Further, the CPU 103 counts the total number of reserved storages in the reserved storage specific information storage area (holding specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning prize port 61 and the first start winning prize port 62 described in FIG. Data indicating “first” is set in the area corresponding to the value of (S1215).

  In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 22A is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 61), data indicating “first” is set, When the second start port switch 22B is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the first start winning port 62), data indicating “second” is set. For example, the CPU 103 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 22A is turned on in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area) shown in FIG. When the second start port switch 22B is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

  As shown in FIG. 8A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the one-start winning opening 62. Therefore, the winning order to the first start winning opening 61 and the first starting winning opening 62 is stored in the hold storage specifying information storage area (hold specifying area).

  Next, the CPU 103 executes processing for extracting values from the random number circuit 104 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 8B). (S1216). In S1216, the big hit determination random number (MR1), the big hit type determination random number (MR2), and the variation pattern determination random number (MR3) are extracted and stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning effect process in which a variation display result and a variation pattern when the variation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed is pre-reading at the time of starting winning (S1217). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the display result prefetch command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1218), and performs control to transmit the variation pattern prefetch command to the effect control CPU 120. (S1219). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (S1220), and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter in the EXT data to effect the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the CPU 120 is performed (S1221).

  By executing S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a high probability state, a high base state, or a big hit gaming state), the CPU 103 Each time a start winning prize is awarded to one start winning opening 61, both the display result prefetch command and the variation pattern prefetch command are always transmitted to the effect control CPU 120.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 61 occurs by executing S1218 to S1221, the display result prefetch command, the variation pattern prefetch command, the first start winning designation command A set of four commands, that is, a total pending storage number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on (S1222). If the second start port switch 22B is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (S1223). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1224), and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1225). In addition, the CPU 103 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (S1226).

  Next, the CPU 103 extracts values from the random number circuit 104 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 8B). (S1227). In S1227, the jackpot determining random number (MR1), the jackpot type determining random number (MR2), and the variation pattern determining random number (MR3) are extracted and stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes winning effect processing (S1228). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the display result prefetch command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1229) and performs control to transmit the variation pattern prefetch command to the effect control CPU 120. (S1230). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (S1231), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data, and controls the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the CPU 120 is performed (S1232).

  By executing S1229 and S1230, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a high probability state, a high base state, or a big hit gaming state), the CPU 103 Every time a start winning prize is awarded to one start winning opening 62, both the display result prefetch command and the variation pattern prefetch command are always transmitted to the effect control CPU 120.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 62 occurs by executing S1229 to S1232, the display result prefetch command, the variation pattern prefetch command, the second start winning designation command A set of four commands, that is, a total pending storage number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in S1217 and S1228.
In the winning effect processing, the CPU 103 first compares the jackpot determination random number (MR1) extracted in S1216 and S1227 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. Whether or not (S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or small hit in the special symbol normal processing, determine the big hit type, or determine the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing Separately, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 61 or the second starting winning opening 62, before the variable display based on the start winning is started, By performing the effect process, whether or not the big hit or the small hit is made, and the type or variation pattern of the big hit are determined in advance. By doing so, the variation display result and the variation pattern are predicted in advance before the variation display of the decorative symbol is executed, and the effect control CPU 120 performs the decoration based on the determination result at the time of winning as will be described later. A pre-reading notice is executed to predict that a big hit will be given while the symbols are changing.

  If the jackpot determination random number (MR1) does not match the normal jackpot determination value (N in S220), the CPU 103 determines that the gaming state is a high probability state (probability change state. High probability / high base state and high probability / low base). It is confirmed whether or not a high probability flag indicating that the state is included is set (S221). If the high probability flag is set, the CPU 103 compares the jackpot determination random number (MR1) extracted in S1216 and S1227 with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays may be executed after confirming whether or not the state of probability variation has been made in S221 at the time of the start winning, until the actual display based on the start winning is actually started. is there. For this reason, the game state has changed (for example, depending on the number of times of change) after confirming in S221 whether or not it is in a probable variation state at the time of starting winning, until the actual display of variation based on that starting winning is started. When the game state changes, the game state may change from the probability change state to the normal state up to 100 times and after 100 times.) Therefore, the gaming state determined in S221 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see S61 to be described later) do not necessarily match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change of the game state in the currently stored storage is specified, and a determination at the time of starting winning is made based on the changed game state. Also good.

  If the jackpot determination random number (MR1) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of the probability change (N in S222), the CPU 103 determines the jackpot determination random number (MR1) extracted in S1216 and S1227, and FIGS. ) Is compared with the small hit determination value shown in FIG. 4 to confirm whether or not they match (S223). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 61 (when the winning effect processing at S1217 is executed), the CPU 103 determines the small hit determination table (first special determination table) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set for (for symbol). Further, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 62 (when the winning effect processing at S1228 is executed), the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the set small hit determination value.

  If the big hit determination random number (MR1) does not match the small hit determination value (N in S223), the CPU 103 performs a process of setting EXT data indicating “lost” in the display result prefetch command (S224). .

  When the big hit determination random number (MR1) matches the small hit determination value (Y in S223), the CPU 103 performs a process of setting EXT data indicating “small hit” in the display result prefetch command ( S225).

  When the jackpot determination random number (MR1) matches the jackpot determination value in S220 or S222, the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (MR2) extracted in S1216 and S1227 (S226). ). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 61 (when the winning effect processing at S1217 is executed), the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type determination table (first special) shown in FIG. It is determined whether the jackpot type is “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit” or “sudden probability variation big hit” using the symbol 131a. Further, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 62 (when the winning effect processing at S1228 is executed), the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b shown in FIG. Is used to determine whether the big hit type is “15R-probable big hit”, “10R-probable big hit”, “2R-probable big hit” or “suddenly promiscuous big hit”.

  Next, the CPU 103 performs processing for setting EXT data corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type as a display result prefetch command (S227). In this case, when it is determined that “15R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 103 performs processing for setting EXT data indicating “15R probability variation big hit” as a display result prefetch command. When it is determined that “10R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 103 performs processing for setting EXT data indicating “10R probability variation big hit” as a display result prefetch command. When it is determined that “2R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 103 performs processing for setting EXT data indicating “2R probability variation big hit” in the display result prefetch command. If it is determined that “suddenly probable big hit” is determined, the CPU 103 performs a process of setting EXT data indicating “suddenly probable big hit” as a display result prefetch command.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines a variation pattern corresponding to each display result set in S224, S225, and S227, using the variation pattern determination random number (MR3) extracted in S1216 and S1227 (S228).

  Then, the CPU 103 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result to the variation pattern prefetch command (S229).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S110) in the special symbol process.

  In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total number of reserved storage (S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not been transmitted yet, control for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the effect control CPU 120 is performed (S51A), and the process is terminated.

  For example, when the CPU 103 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in S51A, the CPU 103 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration request command is repeatedly set based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmitted flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

  In S51, the CPU 103 does not confirm the value of the total number of reserved storage, but checks whether or not data is set in the first area of the reserved specific area. If it is determined that there is no hold storage, the process may proceed to S51A.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 8A) is data indicating “first”. (S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in S52), the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is performed for the special figure or the special symbol process is performed for the second special figure (S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in S52), the CPU 103 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (S54).

  By executing the processing of S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the variation display of the first special figure is performed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 61 and the first starting winning opening 62. Alternatively, the variable display of the second special figure is executed.

  In this embodiment, according to the start winning order in which the game balls have won in the first start winning opening 61 and the first starting winning opening 62, the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the fluctuation display of the second special figure is executed. However, it may be configured to preferentially execute the variable display of either the first special figure or the second special figure. In this case, for example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it is easy to start winning at the first starting winning port 62 provided with the variable winning ball apparatus 15 and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. You may be made to give priority to the variable display of the special figure.

  Further, in the case where it is configured so as to preferentially execute the fluctuation display of the second special figure, in the winning effect processing shown in FIG. 12, the value of the big hit determination random number (MR1) is set to the big hit determination value in the low probability state. It is possible to execute only the process of comparing with, and not to compare with the jackpot determination value in the high probability state (specifically, execute only the process of S220 and do not perform the processes of S221 and S222). It may be) If configured in this way, when the display of the variation of the second special figure is performed with priority, it is between the jackpot determination result in the winning determination and the jackpot determination result at the actual start of variation. It is possible to prevent the deviation from occurring.

  Next, the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 102 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 103 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Are stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Store in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102.

Then, the CPU 103 decrements the count value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 103 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1, and in the reserved specific area and the first reserved memory buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the reserved specific area and the second reserved memory buffer are shifted. To do.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 103 sets the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 102. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 102. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1. In addition, the CPU 103 adds the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total reserved memory number = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = m−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order. Further, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of pending storages = 1-8.

  Then, the CPU 103 decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (S58). The CPU 103 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  Further, the CPU 103 determines the current game state according to the current game state among the game state specification commands such as the low probability / low base state specification command, the high probability / high base state specification command, and the high probability / low base state specification command. Settings for transmitting the game state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 are made (S60). In this case, when the high probability flag indicating the high probability state is set and the high base flag indicating the high base state is set, the high probability / high base state designation command is issued. Is set. When the high probability flag is set and the high base flag is not set, a high probability / low base state designation command is set. When neither the high probability flag nor the high base flag is set, a low probability / low base state designation command is set.

  Next, the CPU 103 reads MR1 (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes the jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 103 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1216 or S1227 of the start winning determination process and stored in advance in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 5) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining to be a big hit or a small hit if they match. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  In the jackpot determination process, when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability / high base state, high probability / low base state), the probability that the game state is a big hit than when the gaming state is non-probability change state (normal state) Is configured to be high. Specifically, a jackpot determination table at the time of probability change in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (a table in which the value on the right side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 101 is set) and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. A normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 101 are set) set smaller than the hour big hit determination table is provided. Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. When the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 103 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the jackpot determination random number (MR1) matches any one of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol is a jackpot. When it is determined to be a big hit (S61), the process proceeds to S71. Deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but also to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol .

  Whether or not the current gaming state is a probable change state is determined by whether or not a high probability flag is set. The high probability flag is set when the gaming state shifts to the probability change state, and is reset when the probability change state ends. Specifically, it is determined to be “15R probability change big hit”, “10R probability change big hit”, “2R probability change big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, after the big hit game is over, it is reset when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times).

If the value of the big hit determination random number (MR1) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in S61), the CPU 103 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 5B and 5C). The small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (MR1) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 103 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. . If it is determined to be a small hit (S62), the CPU 103 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (S63), and proceeds to S75.

  If the value of MR1 does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in S62), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to S75 as it is.

  In S71, the CPU 103 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 103 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 5D. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 103 selects the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 103 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type corresponding to the value of the jackpot type determination random number (MR2) stored in the random number buffer area (“15R probability variation big hit”, “10R "Probable variation jackpot", "2R probability variation jackpot" or "sudden probability variation jackpot") is determined as the jackpot type (S73). In this case, the CPU 103 reads the big hit type determination random number (MR2) extracted in S1216 or S1227 of the start winning determination process and stored in advance in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer, and determines the big hit type. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 5D and 5E, when the fluctuation display of the first special figure is executed, it is compared with the case where the fluctuation display of the second special figure is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

  In addition, the CPU 103 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 102 (S74). For example, when the big hit type is “15R probability variable big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “10R positive variable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. When the big hit type is “2R probability variable big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “04” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. Is done.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines a stop symbol of the special symbol (S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, depending on the decision result of the big hit type, one of “1”, “3”, “7”, “9”, which becomes the big hit symbol, is determined as the special symbol stop symbol To do. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “suddenly promising big hit”, “1” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “2R probable big hit” is decided, “3” is designated as a special symbol stop symbol. If “10R probability variation big hit” is decided, “7” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and if “15R probability variation big hit” is decided, “9” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol. . When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

  Next, a display result designation command is set in accordance with the hit type pre-determination (S63, S73) or the loss pre-determination (NO in S62) (S76).

  Next, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S111) (S76), and the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  The effect control command (game state designation command, display result designation command) set in S60 or S76 is transmitted in the command control process (S17) shown in S17 of FIG. In this embodiment, when the change of the special symbol is started, the effect control command is executed in the order of the gaming state designation command, the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the total pending memory number subtraction designation command for each timer interruption. It is transmitted to the CPU 120 for effect control. Specifically, when the change of the special symbol is started, first, a gaming state designation command is transmitted, a variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms elapses, a display result designation command is transmitted after 4 ms elapses, and another 4 ms elapses A command for specifying the total pending storage number subtraction is sent later. When the special symbol variation starts, symbol variation designation commands (first symbol variation designation command, second symbol variation designation command) are also transmitted, but the symbol variation designation command is produced at the same timer interruption as the variation pattern command. It is transmitted to the control CPU 120.

  In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is first determined and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is shown, but the method for determining the jackpot type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is as follows. It is not restricted to what was shown in embodiment. For example, a table in which a special symbol stop symbol and a jackpot type are associated in advance is prepared, and when a special symbol stop symbol is first determined based on a random number for determining a big hit type, the corresponding jackpot is determined based on the determination result. You may comprise so that a classification may also be determined.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 61, that is, the process is executed for the first special figure. Data indicating “first” or data indicating “second” indicating that the process is performed on the first start winning opening 62, that is, “second” indicating that the process is performed on the second special figure Is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S110-S120 can be made common in the case where the first special figure is a target and the case where the second special figure is a target.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control main process.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 14 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (S801), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and is mounted on the effect control board 12. Register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (S802). The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (S802; No), S802 is repeatedly executed to wait.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is, for example, an interruption that occurs when an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined command reception interrupt process, for example, in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Take in. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in S802 (S802; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (S803), and command analysis processing is executed (S804). In the command analysis processing executed in S804, for example, various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer are read out and then read out. Settings and control corresponding to the production control command are performed.

  After the command analysis process is executed in S804, an effect control process process is executed (S805). In the effect control process of S805, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. The control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the driving operation in the rendering model is determined, determined, set, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11.

  Following the effect control process of S805, an effect random number update process is executed (S806), and the random numbers for effect counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are shown as various random values used for effect control. Numeric data is updated by software. The effect control CPU 120 provides SR1-1, SR1-2, SR1-3 (left, middle, and right decorative symbols used for determining the display result of decorative symbols as random numbers for rendering. Is used). Furthermore, in the effect control CPU 120, various effect random numbers such as a random number SR2 for holding storage advance notice determination as a prefetch notice are used as the effect random number.

  By executing such an effect control main process, the effect control CPU 120 transmits the image display device 5, the game effect lamp 9 and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 and received. By controlling the various lamps and the production devices such as the speakers 8L and 8R, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  For example, in the production control microcomputer 100, when the variation pattern command is received, the decorative symbol variation display is started, and when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the decorative symbol variation display is stopped. The fluctuation display is controlled so as to be executed at a fluctuation time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern command. In addition, the decorative symbol stop symbol is determined based on the display result designation command to determine whether it is a loss or a big hit, and the type of the big hit when it is a big hit. It is determined using production random numbers (SR1-1, SR1-2, SR1-3) for determining the result.

  For example, when a big hit such as 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, or 2R probability variation big hit is made, a big hit display result (display result of a doublet) determined in advance corresponding to the big hit type is determined. Further, when suddenly a big hit or a small hit is probable, a chance of a combination of symbols other than the combination of the big winning symbols is determined as a display result. In addition, in the case of losing, a combination of left, middle, and right decorative symbols that do not have a flat eye is randomly determined as a losing display result. However, if the change pattern command is a command to specify that the reach is lost, it is possible to form a reach design in which the left and right symbols are aligned during the change display, thereby determining the movable display result. When the variation pattern command is a command that specifies that the variation pattern command does not become reach (usually variation), a loss display result that does not form a reach symbol in which the left and right symbols are aligned during variation display is determined.

  Further, when normal reach is designated in the variation pattern command, a reach effect corresponding to normal reach is performed. When a long reach is designated in the variation pattern command, a reach effect corresponding to each type of long reach is performed. Furthermore, when super reach is designated in the variation pattern command, reach effects corresponding to each type of super reach are performed. FIG. 7 shows one type of normal reach, two types of long reach, and two types of super reach. However, more types of reach may be provided including normal reach.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S805 of FIG. 14 as the effect control process.

  In the effect control process shown in FIG. 15, the effect control CPU 120 executes a prefetch notice determination process (S161) that determines and executes the presence / absence of the prefetch notice and the effect mode. The specific processing content of S161 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the effect control process, after the pre-reading notice initialization process is executed, one of the following S170 to S177 is selected according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like, for example And run.

  When the value of the effect process flag is “0”, the variable display start waiting process (S170) is executed. This variation display start waiting processing includes processing for determining whether or not to start variation display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether a variation pattern command or the like from the main board 11 has been received. Yes.

  When the value of the effect process flag is “1”, the variable display start setting process (S171) is executed. This variation display start setting process corresponds to the fact that the variation display of the special symbol is started in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform various fluctuation display and other various effects operations, a process of determining a definite decorative symbol and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like are included.

  When the value of the effect process flag is “2”, the effect processing during variation display (S172) is executed. In the variation display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern in accordance with the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative pattern. Various effects are controlled during variable display. After performing such effect control, for example, in response to the reading of the end code indicating the end of the decorative symbol display, or the reception of the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 A final decorative symbol as a final stop symbol that is a variable display result of the symbol is completely stopped and displayed. If the definite decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped state in response to the end code being read, the main board 11 can be used when the variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed. Even if it is not based on the effect control command, it is possible to determine and display the variation display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the effect control board 12 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  When the value of the production process flag is “3”, the special figure waiting process (S173) is executed. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the big hit start designation command or the small hit / suddenly probable big hit designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the big hit start designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit effect processing. On the other hand, when the small hit / suddenly probable big hit designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hit. Also, if neither the big hit start designation command nor the small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot designation command is received and the production control process timer times out, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”. Thus, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  When the value of the effect process flag is “4”, the effect process during small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit (S174) is executed. In the small hit / sudden probability change big hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the common effect contents in the sudden hit change big hit game state and the small hit game state, and the setting contents The effect image based on the image display device 5 is displayed on the display screen, the sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14 Various effect control is executed in the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state of sudden probability change big turn such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output of the command (electric decoration signal) to . In addition, in the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit production processing, for example, in response to receiving the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end command from the main board 11, the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end is set. The value is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the performance.

  When the value of the effect process flag is “5”, the small hit / suddenly probable big hit end effect process (S175) is executed. In this small hit / sudden probability change big hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, a common effect control pattern corresponding to the big hit game state of the sudden probability change big hit, the end of the small hit game state, and the like. The effect image based on the above is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the sound and sound effect are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by the output of the command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board. 14 in response to the output of a command (electric decoration signal) 14 for turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED suddenly at the end of the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state of the probable big change Perform production control. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  When the value of the effect process flag is “6”, the big hit effect processing (S176) is executed. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is executed in the big hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the LED for the game. Further, in the big hit effect process, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process.

  When the value of the effect process flag is “7”, an ending effect process (S177) is executed. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. A sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the LED for the game. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the prefetch notice determination process executed in S161 of FIG.

  In the pre-reading notice determination process, the CPU 120 for effect control first checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer, and includes the first and second start winning designation commands, the total pending storage number designation command, and the display result look-ahead. It is determined whether a command and a variation pattern prefetch command have been received (S720). When a start winning occurs and a new on-hold storage is made, these commands are transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100, and the reception command is stored on the effect control board 12 side. If these commands have not been received (S720; No), the prefetch notice determination process is terminated as it is.

  If it is determined in S720 that there is such a received command (S720; Yes), the newly generated hold memory is held and displayed in the normal display mode (normal mode) (S721). At this time, whether or not the reserved memory is a big hit and the variation pattern for the reserved memory are specified by the received command and stored for each reserved memory. The big hit / losing memory and the fluctuation pattern memory are used for determinations in S726 to S728 described later.

  Next, with reference to the newly generated hold memory before the hold memory, it is determined whether or not there is a hold memory scheduled to be prefetched in advance (S722). Here, it is determined that there is a reserved memory scheduled for the pre-reading notice target, and it is determined that the reserved memory before the newly generated reserved memory is set as the pre-reading notice object in S723b described later. It is a case. For example, when a start prize occurs during the decorative pattern change and the first reserved memory is generated, it is determined that the reserved memory is the target of the pre-reading notice, and the reserved memory that is the target of the pre-reading notice is determined. If a start winning is generated before the digestion and the second reserved memory is generated, it is determined in S722 that the pre-reading notice is already scheduled. As described above, when there is a schedule for the prefetching notice target (S722; Yes), the prefetching notice determination process is finished as it is.

  If it is determined in S722 that there is no plan to hold the prefetch notice target (S722; No), it is determined based on the prefetch notice determination table whether or not the newly generated hold memory is to be the prefetch notice target. (S723a). The prefetch notice determination table is stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12. The prefetch notice determination table is configured so that prefetch notice is determined at a higher rate in the case where the newly generated reserved memory is a big hit than in the case of a loss. The prefetch notice determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When it is determined that the newly generated on-hold storage is not to be subject to the prefetching notice (S723b; NO), the prefetching notice determination process is terminated as it is. When it is determined that the newly generated on-hold storage is to be a pre-reading notice target (S723b; Yes), the newly generated on-hold storage is stored as a pre-reading notice target (S724). Specifically, a predetermined prefetch notice flag corresponding to the newly generated on-hold storage is set. This prefetch notice flag is cleared by executing the prefetch notice.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets n to 1 (S725). Here, n is a variable used to check the contents in order from the first stored memory among the plurality of stored memories. By first setting this n to 1, the first check target storage is the storage that has occurred first. In other words, the hold memory generated first is the hold memory that is used and digested for the next variation display.

  After n is set to 1, it is determined whether or not the reserved memory n is a memory corresponding to the lost reach fluctuation (S726). This determination is made based on the information of “big hit / losing” and “fluctuation pattern” stored based on the command (S720) received when the pending storage n occurs. If the reserved memory n is not a lost reach fluctuation, n is updated to n + 1, and the order of the reserved memory to be referred to is advanced (S732).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the hold memory n is a newly generated hold memory this time (S733). In other words, as a result of advancing the order of the on-hold storage to be referred to, it is determined whether or not the order of the on-hold storage to be referred to has reached the on-hold storage that has been determined to have a pre-reading notice. When the hold memory n is not the newly generated hold memory this time (S733; No), the process proceeds to S726. Such a process is repeated. Therefore, the stored contents of the reserved memory n are confirmed in order from the oldest reserved memory (the first stored memory stored in the start command reception command buffer first).

  If Yes in S726, that is, if the hold storage n is a loss reach change (S726; Yes), it is determined whether the hold storage n is a super reach change (S727). If the reserved storage n is a super reach variation (S727; Yes), the process proceeds to S732.

  If the reserved memory n is not a super reach fluctuation (S727; No), it is determined whether the reserved memory n is a normal reach fluctuation (S728). When the hold memory n is normal reach (S728; Yes), the display of the hold corresponding to the newly generated hold memory is displayed in advance in the production pattern 1 at the time of change of the hold memory n from the normal display mode. It is decided to change the mode (S729). At this time, the effect pattern 1 determination flag is stored in association with the hold storage.

  When the change of the hold memory n is not the change of the normal reach (S728), that is, when the change is the long reach, the hold display corresponding to the newly generated hold memory is normally displayed at the time of the change of the hold memory n. It is decided to change from the mode to the notice display mode (S730). However, with respect to the effect pattern for changing the hold display, the effect pattern 2 is determined if the long reach type is long reach A, and the effect pattern 3 is determined if the long reach type is long reach B. At this time, when the effect pattern 2 is determined, the effect pattern 2 determination flag is stored in association with the hold memory, and when the effect pattern 3 is determined, the effect pattern 2 determination flag is stored in association with the hold memory.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a new reserved memory is generated and it is determined that the reserved memory is to be a pre-reading notice target, based on the reserved memory digested before the reserved memory. The mode of the hold display indicating the newly generated hold memory is changed from the normal display mode to the notice display mode at the time of the change. The number of times of fluctuation with such a look-ahead notice effect that changes the mode of the hold storage display is specifically set to the time of fluctuation in which the fluctuation pattern is normal reach or long reach. No pre-reading notice will be given. In general, super reach has a higher degree of jackpot expectation than other reach patterns, and it often involves special reach fluctuations to increase the player's expectation for the jackpot. In such a super reach for increasing the degree of expectation for the big hit, if the pre-reading notice effect as described above is performed, there is a possibility that the reach production for increasing the player's expectation for the big hit may be hindered. For this reason, in this embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect is not executed at the time of the change of super reach.

  If it is determined in S733 that the reserved memory n is a newly generated reserved memory, it is determined whether or not the decorative symbol is currently changing (S734). If it is not currently fluctuating, it is decided to change the hold display for the pre-reading notice object from the normal mode to the pre-reading notice mode without the beam effect (S738). The change of the hold display in this case is as follows. First, when a new hold storage occurs, the normal display mode is selected as the hold display corresponding to the hold storage, and the normal display mode is once set. Then, by determining that the hold display for the pre-reading notice target is changed from the normal form to the pre-reading notice form without the beam effect, the hold display changes from the normal display form to the pre-reading notice form. As the actual display, since the time displayed as the normal mode is short, from the player's eyes, it feels as if it was displayed in the pre-reading notice mode from the initial stage where the hold storage display was performed. However, in order to make the player's eyes clearly change from the normal mode to the pre-read notice mode, the determination in S738 is performed after a predetermined waiting time (time for recognizing the normal mode). You may be made to do.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S734 that the current fluctuation is occurring, it is determined whether or not the current fluctuation is a loss normal fluctuation pattern or a loss long reach fluctuation pattern (S735). If the current fluctuation is not one of those fluctuation patterns (S738; No), it is determined to change the hold display of the prefetch notice target from the normal form to the prefetch notice form without the beam effect (S738).

  If the current fluctuation is either a normal reach or a long reach with a loss (S735; Yes), whether or not beam production is possible with the remaining fluctuation time in the current fluctuation (necessary for beam production with the remaining fluctuation time) It is determined whether or not a sufficient time can be secured (S736). When the beam effect is impossible in the remaining fluctuation time (S736; No), it is determined to change the hold display of the pre-reading notice target from the normal mode to the pre-reading notice mode without the beam effect (S738).

  If the beam effect is possible with the remaining fluctuation time (S736; Yes), it is determined to change the hold display in the effect patterns 1 to 3 according to the type of reach (S737). The relationship between the type of reach and the production pattern is the same as S729 and S730. That is, if the reach type is normal reach, the effect pattern 1 is selected, if the reach type is long reach A, the effect pattern 2 is selected, and if the reach type is long reach B, the effect pattern 3 is selected. The At this time, an effect pattern 1 determination flag, an effect pattern 2 determination flag, or an effect pattern 3 determination flag is set in association with the hold storage according to the determined effect pattern.

  Although the type of long reach is determined on the game control microcomputer 100 side, the game control microcomputer 100 side only determines whether or not to use long reach, and the type is the CPU 120 for effect control. May be determined. In such a case, the effect control CPU 120 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns corresponding to long reach and the pre-reading notice effect patterns corresponding to each effect pattern, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the plurality of effect patterns. An effect pattern to be executed may be selected from types of effect patterns. In this case, the production control CPU 120 determines the type of long reach and the production pattern when changing the hold storage display to the pre-reading notice mode when the long reach is executed.

  When the effect pattern is determined in S729, S730, and S737, the type of beam effect is determined based on the beam effect determination table (S731). At this time, the beam effect determination flag 1 or the beam effect determination flag 2 for specifying the type of the determined beam effect is stored in association with the reserved storage. The beam effect determination table is stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12. The beam production determination table shows the type of special symbol, the type of beam used for beam production, and the hold display when it is determined that there is a pre-reading notice for big hits and when it is decided that there is a pre-reading notice for loss. The notice display mode is different. The beam effect determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, the prefetch notice determination process is terminated. Even if it is determined in S738 to change the hold display for the prefetching notice target from the normal mode to the prefetching notice mode without the beam effect, the prefetching notice determination process is ended.

  When it is determined that there is no time for performing the beam effect in No in S735 and No in S736, the special symbol may be stopped and the process of performing the pre-reading notice effect may be canceled. Further, in the prefetching notice determination process of FIG. 16, it is first determined whether or not there is a holding storage that can be prefetched, or whether or not there is room for prefetching notice with the remaining time of the current fluctuation. Processing for pre-reading notice effect is executed. However, instead of such processing, after determining the processing contents of the pre-reading notice effect, whether there is a hold memory that can be pre-reading notice, or there is room for the pre-reading notice with the remaining time of the current fluctuation. It is determined whether or not there is a holding memory that can be pre-readed, or if there is no room for pre-reading notice with the remaining time of the current fluctuation, the determined pre-reading notice effect is not performed (cancellation of processing) You may do it.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a prefetch notice determination table and a beam effect determination table. The pre-reading notice determination table 140A is used when determining whether or not the reserved memory newly generated in S723a is a pre-reading notice object. In the present embodiment, the probability of having a prefetch notice is 50% and the probability of having no prefetch notice is 50% in the case of a big hit. In addition, when lost, the probability of having a pre-reading notice is 3%, and the probability of having no pre-reading notice is 97%. For this reason, the preserving memory that is a big hit is determined to be the prefetching notice target at a higher rate than the preserving memory that is lost.

  The beam effect determination table 140B is used when determining the type of beam effect in S731. In the present embodiment, when it is determined that there is a pre-reading notice for reserved memory that is a big hit, the probability of special symbol A, beam a, reserved α is 70%, special symbol B, beam b, reserved β Is 30%. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a pre-reading notice for the reserved memory that is lost, the probability that the special symbol A, beam a, and reserved α will be 10%, and the probability that the special symbol B, beam b, reserved β will be obtained. 90%. That is, the special symbol A, the beam a, and the reserved α are rendered with higher reliability than the special symbol B, the beam b, and the reserved β.

  Note that the ratio of the reserved α or the reserved β may be varied depending on the combination of the special symbol and the beam effect. Further, the ratio of the reserved α or the reserved β may be varied by changing the combination of characters appearing from the special symbol. Thus, the relationship between the special symbol, the beam effect, the character, and the hold display can be changed as appropriate, and any combination may be used. Here, the special symbol A and the special symbol B are different in that the shape of the shutter is different and the color of the shutter is different.

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing an effect pattern for prefetching notice. FIG. 18 describes what kind of production pattern is produced according to the type of reach.

  When the type of reach is normal reach, an effect by effect pattern 1 is performed. In the effect pattern 1, the beam effect by the beam effect character 1 is performed. Further, the special symbol A or the special symbol B is selected as the middle symbol to be finally stopped. When the special symbol A is selected, the beam a is selected, and the reservation α determined as the pre-reading notice mode is selected as the reservation α. When the special symbol B is selected, the beam b is selected, and the hold β determined as the prefetch notice mode is selected as the hold β.

  When the reach type is long reach A, the effect by the effect pattern 2 is performed. In the effect pattern 2, the beam effect by the beam effect character 2 is performed. In the long reach A, the background image whose design fluctuates is switched from the normal background to the special background that can be expected for the big hit at the boundary of reach establishment. In the production pattern 2, the special symbol stops as the middle symbol during the period when the special background is switched. When the special symbol A is selected as the middle symbol, the beam a is selected, and the retention α determined as the pre-reading notice mode is selected. When the special symbol B is selected as the middle symbol, the beam b is selected, and the retention β determined as the pre-reading notice mode is selected.

  When the reach type is long reach B, an effect by the effect pattern 3 is performed. In the effect pattern 3, the beam effect by the beam effect character 3 is performed. In the long reach B, the background image in which the design fluctuates is switched from the normal background to the special background that can be expected for the big hit at the boundary of reach establishment. Further, in the effect pattern 3, the lost symbol as the middle symbol is temporarily stopped and the background image is switched to the normal background during the period of switching to the special background. Thereafter, the middle symbol re-varies and the shutter symbol stops. The temporary stop mentioned here may be one in which the movement of the symbol stops completely, or the symbol moves up and down without stopping completely. Also good.

  Also, the middle symbol is not re-variable, and the lost symbol once stopped may be replaced with the shutter symbol. Furthermore, the symbol may be changed to the shutter symbol by other effects such as the character breaking the lose symbol.

  When the special symbol A is selected as the middle symbol to be finally stopped in the effect pattern 3, the beam a is selected and the holding α determined as the pre-reading notice mode is selected. When the special symbol B is selected, the beam b is selected, and the hold β determined as the prefetch notice mode is selected as the hold β.

  As shown in the drawing, the effect pattern of the pre-reading notice does not correspond to the super reach A, B, the accuracy pattern, and the small hit pattern. That is, the pre-reading notice effect is not executed for the super reach A, B, the surprise pattern, and the small hit pattern.

  In FIG. 18, the reliability of the pre-reading notice regarding the combination of the production patterns 1 to 3 and (special symbol, beam, type of holding) is shown in six levels. As shown in the figure, when the reliability of the pre-reading notice is classified in the order of 1 to 6 in order from the highest, the “effect pattern 3 and (special pattern A, beam a, reserved α)” in order from the highest. "" Production pattern 2 and (special symbol A, beam a, reserved α) "," Production pattern 3 and (special symbol B, beam b, reserved β) "," Production pattern 2 and (special symbol B, beam b) , Reserved β) ”,“ effect pattern 1 and (special symbol A, beam a, reserved α) ”, and“ effect pattern 1 and (special symbol B, beam b, reserved β) ”.

  In the example of the look-ahead notice pattern shown in FIG. 18, the relationship between the special symbol, the beam, and the hold is determined as “special symbol A, beam a, and hold α” and “special symbol B, beam b, and hold β”. However, other combinations of special symbols, beams and reserves may be provided. In addition, each type of special symbol, beam, and hold may be determined separately by lottery.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in S171 of FIG.

  In the change display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the change is based on the hold storage determined as “with beam effect” (S820). The fluctuation based on the hold memory determined as “with beam effect” is a change based on the hold memory in which the type of the beam effect is determined in S731 of FIG. In the prefetching notice determination process shown in FIG. 16, based on a command transmitted from the main board 11 when a new hold memory is generated, a change based on the hold memory is used as a prefetch notice target (prefetch notice target). (S723b in FIG. 16) and, in the case of a target, decide whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect based on any change in pending storage before that or change during execution ( 16 (S729, S730, S737), and further, the type of beam effect is determined (S731 in FIG. 16). In each of these determinations, a pre-reading notice effect determination flag and a beam effect determination flag (a beam effect determination flag 1 or a beam effect determination flag 2 according to the type of beam effect) are set in association with the reserved storage. ing.

  In S820 of FIG. 19, whether or not the change to be started is a change based on the hold storage in which the beam effect is determined in the prefetch notice determination process of FIG. 16 as described above (the beam effect determination flag is set). It is determined whether or not the fluctuation is based on the pending storage stored in correspondence.

  When the fluctuation is not based on the hold storage determined to be “with beam effect” (S820; N), the fluctuation pattern and the display result designation command received at the start of the fluctuation display are changed. The final stop symbol is determined (S825). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S826.

  If the fluctuation is based on the hold storage determined to be “with beam effect” (S820; Y), the reach stop symbols (the right symbol and the left symbol for establishing the reach) are determined (S821). .

  After S821, it is determined whether or not the effect pattern determined for the pre-reading notice is effect pattern 3 (S822). When the determined effect pattern is the effect pattern 3 (S822; Y), the middle symbol to be temporarily stopped is determined before the special symbol is stopped (S823). The middle symbol determined here is a lost symbol that forms a loss in relation to the left and right symbols determined in S821. In other words, in the effect pattern 3, after reach is established, the lost symbol determined in S823 is temporarily stopped, and then the special symbol is stopped as a middle symbol through subsequent re-variation.

  After S823 or when the determined effect pattern is not the effect pattern 3 (S822; N), the process proceeds to S824. In S824, it is determined that the variation is executed with the determined production pattern. Next, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (S826), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect process during variation display (S172) ( S827).

  In the above process, it is determined in S822 whether or not it is the production pattern 3, and if it is the production pattern 3, the stop symbol is once determined in S823. However, in order to make the process common, the process of S823 for determining the effect pattern is deleted, and the stop symbol is temporarily determined in S823 regardless of the effect patterns 1 to 3, and in the subsequent process, the effect is determined. For patterns 1 and 2, “the temporary stop symbol determined in S823” may be overwritten on the special symbol (therefore, in special patterns 1 and 2, the special symbol is not temporarily stopped). By processing in this way, the program can be simplified by deleting the step of S822 and sharing the processing.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of a super reach determination table. In S825 of FIG. 19, in the case of a super reach change, the type of the super reach is determined from the change pattern command, the display result designation command, and the super reach determination table. The gaming control microcomputer 100 selects a variation pattern according to the pre-determination result of the big hit / losing so that the big hit reliability of the super reach is higher than the big hit reliability of the other reach (normal reach, long roulach reach). To do. As a type of super reach, there are prepared a super reach A in which a symbol is temporarily stopped / re-varied several times by a pseudo continuous effect, and a super reach B in which no pseudo continuous is generated.

  In the case of reach variation due to super reach, special symbols may stop, but pre-reading notice effects will not be executed after that, and after special symbols stop, reach variation unique to each super reach was continued. Thereafter, a predetermined display result is derived. For this reason, the original reach effect of Super Reach is not hindered by the beam effect for the pre-reading notice.

  This will be specifically described. First, in the case of Super Reach A, the symbols change in the same reach pattern as the normal reach at the beginning, and the shutter symbol which is a special symbol is temporarily stopped at the timing when the middle symbol stops in the normal reach change pattern. Therefore, until this temporary stop stage, the player cannot distinguish from the fluctuation pattern whether the player is super reach or normal reach. After the shutter symbol stops, the shutter opens. In the opened shutter symbol, a character such as a person indicating the occurrence of a pseudo-ream or a pseudo-notification symbol indicating the occurrence of a pseudo-ream is stopped. Immediately after that, all the symbols in the left and right start to change all at once, and the pseudo-continuous effect is executed. Eventually, the left and right symbols stop again, a friendly battle character appears, and a battle effect with the enemy character is developed. After that, if the ally battle character wins, it will be a big hit, and if it loses the battle, it will be lost. The effect that presents the display result to the player as a result of the battle between the characters in this way is referred to as “battle effect”. As described above, the “character such as a person indicating the occurrence of a pseudo-ream” appearing from the shutter symbol is also an example of the special identification information. In particular, the character in this case becomes special identification information that does not induce a prefetching notice effect later.

  On the other hand, in the case of Super Reach B, after the shutter symbol which is a special symbol is stopped in the middle symbol, the shutter of the shutter symbol is opened. A friendly battle character appears from the open shutter, and battle effects with the enemy character are developed. After that, if the ally battle character wins, it will be a big hit, and if it loses the battle, it will be lost.

  In the case of Super Reach A, the battle character that appears when the special symbol A is displayed on the middle symbol is the character a, and the battle character that appears when the special symbol B is displayed on the middle symbol is the character b. Similarly, in the case of Super Reach B, the battle character that appears when the special symbol A is displayed on the middle symbol is the character a, and the battle character that appears when the special symbol B is displayed on the middle symbol is the character b. It is. As described above, the super-hit reliability is higher than any other reach, but the super-hit reliability varies depending on the combination of special symbols and battle characters.

  In FIG. 20, “high reach hit reliability of super reach” indicates the rank of hit success reliability. The combination with the highest jackpot reliability is Super Reach A and (Special Symbol A, Battle Character a). The combination with the second highest hit reliability is Super Reach A and (Special Symbol B, Battle Character b). The third combination with the highest hit reliability is Super Reach B and (Special Symbol A, Battle Character a). The combination with the lowest jackpot reliability is Super Reach B and (Special Symbol B, Battle Character b).

  In other words, the big hit reliability is higher when the quasi-ream is performed in the super reach than when the quasi-ream is not performed. In addition, the big hit reliability is higher when the special symbol A is displayed than when the special symbol B is displayed in the change of super reach. In the super reach determination table shown in FIG. 20, the relationship between the special symbol and the battle character is determined as “special symbol A and battle character a” and “special symbol B and battle character b”. A combination of “A and battle character b” and “special symbol B and battle character a” may be further provided. Alternatively, the special symbol type and the battle character type may be determined separately by lottery.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the changing display effect process executed in S172 of FIG.

  In the effect display processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is the first or second stop symbol stop time (S850). When it is the stop time of the first or second stop symbol (S850; Y), the first or second stop symbol is stopped (S851). Then, the process proceeds to S852. If it is not the stop time of the first or second stop symbol (S850; N), the process proceeds to S852 as it is.

  In S852, it is determined whether or not the currently displayed variable display is a variable display that is determined to be pre-reading notice effect in any of the effect patterns 1 to 3. The “variable display in which it is determined to perform the pre-reading notice effect in any one of the effect patterns 1 to 3” is the pre-reading notice effect in any of the effect patterns 1 to 3 in S729, S730, or S737 in FIG. It is a variable display that has been decided to be executed. In each of S729, S730, and S737, an effect pattern 1 determination flag, an effect pattern 2 determination flag, or an effect pattern 3 determination flag is set in association with the hold storage according to the determined effect pattern. In S852, the determination is made based on whether or not the effect pattern is determined in any of S729, S730, and S737 in FIG. 16 (whether the effect pattern 1 to 3 determination flag is set).

  If it is not the variable display determined to be pre-reading notice (S852; N), it is determined whether or not it is the third symbol stop time (S855). When it is the stop time of the third stop symbol (S855; Y), the third stop symbol is stopped. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S866. If it is not the stop time of the third stop symbol (S855; N), the process proceeds to S866 as it is.

  If it is determined in S852 that the display has been changed according to the pre-reading notice (S852; Y), it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice is determined without the beam effect (S853). This determination is made based on the determination of S738 in FIG. When it is determined that the pre-reading notice is made without the beam effect (S853; Y), the hold display of the pre-reading notice object is changed to the pre-reading notice object without the beam effect (S854). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S866.

  If it is determined in S853 that it is not determined that the pre-reading notice is made without the beam effect (S853; N), it is decided that the pre-reading notice effect is produced with the effect pattern 3 among the effect patterns with the beam effect. It is determined whether or not it is performed (S857). When it is determined to perform the pre-reading notice effect in the effect pattern 3 (S857; Y), it is determined whether or not it is a time to temporarily stop the reach lose symbol (S858). When it is time to temporarily stop the reach lose symbol (S858; Y), the reach lose symbol previously determined as the middle symbol is temporarily stopped (S859). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S860. If it is not the time to temporarily stop the reach lose symbol (S858; N), the process proceeds to S860 as it is.

  In S860, it is determined whether or not it is time to replace the reach-losing symbol that has been temporarily stopped with a special symbol. If it is time to replace the symbol with a special symbol (S860; Y), the middle symbol (reach lose symbol) is replaced with a predetermined special symbol (S861). Note that the type of special symbol is determined in S731 of FIG. 16 using the beam effect determination table shown in FIG.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is the beam production timing for causing the beam production character to appear and firing the beam (S862). If it is the timing of the beam effect (S862; Y), the beam effect process corresponding to the previously determined effect patterns 1 to 3 is performed (S863). As a result, the beam effect by the beam effect character determined for each effect pattern is executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S866. If it is not the timing of the beam effect (S862; N), the process proceeds to S866 as it is, and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the special process waiting display variation display effect process (S173) (S827). Finish the process.

  If it is determined in S857 that it is not the production pattern 3 (S857; N), it is determined whether or not it is the special symbol stop time (S864). When it is the stop time of the special symbol (S864; Y), the special symbol that is determined in advance as the middle symbol is stopped (S865). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S862. When it is not the stop time of the special symbol (S864; N), the already-described processing after S862 is executed to finish the changing effect processing.

  FIG. 22A is a timing chart for explaining the effect pattern 1 executed as the pre-reading notice effect during the execution of the normal reach. FIG. 22B is a timing chart for explaining the super reach effect. FIG. 23A is a timing chart for explaining the effect pattern 2 executed as the pre-reading notice effect during the execution of the long reach A. FIG. 23B is a timing chart for explaining the effect pattern 3 executed as the pre-reading notice effect during the execution of the long reach B.

  FIG. 24 is a screen diagram corresponding to the timing chart of normal reach and super reach shown in FIG. FIG. 25 is a screen diagram corresponding to the long reach A and the long reach B shown in FIG.

  First, with reference to FIG. 22A and FIG. 24, an effect pattern 1 that is executed as a pre-reading notice effect during execution of normal reach will be described.

  The normal reach shown in FIG. 22A corresponds to (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e) in FIG. In such a normal reach, one reserved storage image 50 displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H of the image display device 5 is consumed, and as shown in FIG. ”,“ Right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R start simultaneous variation of decorative symbols. The background at this time is the normal background 5X (FIG. 24A). Thereafter, the decorative symbol 52 indicating “7” is stopped in the “left” decorative display symbol 5L, and the decorative symbol 53 indicating “7” is stopped in the “right” decorative display symbol 5R (FIG. 22A). FIG. 24 (b)). This state is a so-called “reach state”, and the reach display 58 (FIG. 24B) is displayed, so that the player can accurately grasp the reach state.

  After reaching reach, the shutter symbol 54, which is a special symbol, stops in a middle symbol after a while (FIGS. 22A and 24C). Thereafter, the shutter of the shutter symbol 54 is opened, and a girl character 561 as a beam effect character 1 (FIG. 22A) corresponding to the effect pattern 1 appears (FIG. 24D). After that, when the character 561 emits the beam 58 (the beam effect in FIG. 22A), the color of the reserved storage image 50 indicating the most recently stored storage changes from the normal display (for example, from blue to gold or silver) Or the like) is changed to the reserved advance notice storage image 51 (FIG. 24E). The background in the case of normal reach remains the normal background 5X throughout the change period. Such an effect is performed as a pre-reading notice before the target changes.

  Next, super reach will be described with reference to FIG. The super reach shown in FIG. 22B corresponds to (a), (b), (c), (f), and (g) in FIG. Note that since the pre-reading notice is not executed when the super reach is executed, the state of the beam effect and the reserved memory is not shown in the timing chart of FIG.

  First, the pattern from the simultaneous change of the decorative design to the reach of the reach and the stop of the shutter design is the same as the normal reach, although there is a difference in time interval. For this reason, the description of the point regarding FIG.22 (b) and the related description of (a), (b), (c) of FIG. 24 are abbreviate | omitted.

  There are two types of super reach: A and B. As described in detail when the super reach determination table in FIG. 20 is described, the difference between super reach A and super reach B is that after the shutter symbol is stopped, a transition is made to a battle effect via a pseudo-ream effect (super reach). A) It is in the point of whether to shift to the battle effect without the pseudo-ream effect after the shutter symbol stops (super reach B). The “super reach production” shown in FIG. 22B comprehensively shows both “pseudo-continuous production + battle production” in the case of super reach A and “battle production” in the case of super reach B. Yes. Also, the transition from FIG. 24C to FIG. 24F shows the effect pattern of Super Reach B without “pseudo-continuous effect”. In the case of Super Reach A, the transition from FIG. A “pseudo-continuous effect” is performed before the transition to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 22F, after the shutter symbol 54 is opened, a boy character 57, which is an example of a battle character, appears. After that, super reach production will be performed. In the super reach production, for example, a production in which a boy and an enemy character fight (see FIG. 24G). At the time of super reach production, the background is switched from the normal background 5X to the super reach background 5Y. However, the super-reach on-hold stored image 50 remains in the normal mode. In addition, although the change of the middle symbol is continued at the time of the super reach effect, in this case, it is desirable to perform the symbol change at a position that does not interfere with the battle effect such as the upper right end of the screen. By doing in this way, a player can be made to pay attention to the battle production with high expectation degree of jackpot.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23A and FIG. 25, an effect pattern 2 executed as a pre-reading notice effect during execution of the long reach A will be described. The long reach A shown in FIG. 23A corresponds to (a), (b), (c), and (d) in FIG. In such a long reach A, as shown in FIG. 25 (a), one left storage image 50 displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H of the image display device 5 is consumed. The “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R vary. The background at this time is the normal background 5X (FIG. 25A). The normal background is also shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, the decorative symbol 52 indicating “7” is stopped in the “left” decorative display symbol 5L, and the decorative symbol 53 indicating “7” is stopped in the “right” decorative display symbol 5R. FIG. 23 (a) and FIG. 25 (b)).

  Thereafter, in the reach state, the background changes from the normal background 5X to, for example, a special background 5Z that is displayed dimly (FIGS. 23A and 25C). Then, the shutter symbol 54 stops and the effect of the effect pattern 2 starts (FIG. 23 (a)). That is, the beam effect character 562 corresponding to the effect pattern 2 appears from the shutter pattern 54, and the beam 58 is emitted toward the display of the recently stored storage ("beam effect" in FIG. 23A). . Due to the beam effect, the recently stored reserved image 50 indicating the stored storage is changed from the normal display to the reserved advance notice image 51 whose color has changed. Thereafter, the background image changes from the special background 5Z to the normal background 5X within the long reach A variation time (FIG. 23A).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23 (b) and FIG. 25, the effect pattern 3 executed as the pre-reading notice effect during the execution of the long reach B will be described. The long reach B shown in FIG. 23B corresponds to (a), (b), (c), (e), (f), and (g) in FIG. The pattern of the long reach B is the same as the long reach until the reach is established after the decorative pattern change starts. For this reason, the description of the point regarding FIG.23 (b) and the related description of (a), (b), (c) of FIG. 25 are abbreviate | omitted.

  In the long reach B, after the reach is established and the background is switched to the special background 5Z, as shown in FIG. 25 (e), the lost symbol 55 is temporarily stopped in the special background 5Z (stops swinging up and down). Thereafter, the background changes from the special background 5Z to the normal background 5X (FIGS. 23B and 25F). Thereafter, the lost symbol 55 is replaced with the shutter symbol 54 (FIG. 23B). Subsequently, a girl character 563 corresponding to the production pattern 3 appears from the shutter design, and a beam production is performed in which the beam 58 is emitted and the hold is changed (FIG. 25 (g)).

  Thus, in the long reach B, as shown in FIG. 23B, the background changes from the normal background 5X to the special background 5Z after the reach. Then, the lost pattern 55 is temporarily stopped in the special background, and then the effect of the effect pattern 3 is performed in which the lost pattern 55 is replaced with the shutter pattern (special symbol) 54 when returning to the normal background 5X (FIG. 23B). "Beam production"). After this, a pattern may be further provided in which the shutter symbol starts to change again, the big hit symbol stops and the big hit occurs.

[Modification of prefetch notice determination process]
Next, a modification of the prefetch notice determination process described with reference to FIG. 16 will be described.

  In S734 to S736 of the pre-reading notice determination process shown in FIG. 16, the variation pattern and the remaining variation time when the variation is currently in progress are determined, and if the beam effect can be performed with the remaining variation time, the beam The execution of any of the production patterns 1 to 3 accompanied with the production is determined (S737). Otherwise, it is determined that the hold display is changed to the pre-reading notice mode without performing the beam production (S738).

  In such control, the reserved memory used for the pre-reading notice effect is selected from the reserved memories digested before the target. However, instead of such control, when the current state is changing, it may be first determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect can be performed with the remaining time of the changing time. When such a modification is adopted, the current fluctuation is preferentially used for the effect for the pre-reading notice. For this reason, it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect as early as possible when the pre-reading notice target is stored, and to provide the player with the pre-reading notice effect at an early stage.

  As a specific control of the modification, after storing the pending storage newly generated in S724 of FIG. 16 as a prefetch target, the process proceeds to S724 to determine whether or not it is currently changing. If it is currently changing, the remaining fluctuation time is determined, and it is determined whether or not the beam effect is possible with the remaining fluctuation time (S736). Prior to this determination, the reach pattern may or may not be determined as in S735. Next, when it is determined that the beam effect is possible in the remaining fluctuation time, the beam effect is executed in the remaining fluctuation time and the pre-reading notice is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the beam effect is not possible in the remaining fluctuation time, the process proceeds to S725, where n is set to 1, and changes that can be read in advance from the old reserved memory and can be prefetched with the beam effect in the order of the reserved memory. If there is a reserved storage corresponding to such a change, S729 to S731 are executed to determine the type of effect pattern and beam effect.

  When the above modification is adopted, the current fluctuation is preferentially used for the effect for the pre-reading notice. For this reason, it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect as early as possible when the pre-reading notice target is stored, and to provide the player with the pre-reading notice effect at an early stage.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) According to this embodiment, when a special symbol (for example, special symbols A and B) selected from a plurality of types is displayed, the start winning memory display area 5H of the image display device 5 is displayed. The display mode can be changed to a predetermined notification mode (for example, holding α, holding β) that corresponds to a special symbol among a plurality of types of notification modes. In addition to expectation, it can be expected to produce after the special symbol stops. In other words, in the present embodiment, the stop of the special symbol is an opportunity that the pre-reading notice is executed, but when the special symbol stops, it is guaranteed that there will always be a big hit in the reserved memory in the future. is not. If the special symbol is stopped and the reserved storage display mode is not changed, the pre-reading notice is not given, so that the player can be focused on the effects after the special symbol is stopped.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, after the special symbol is stopped, the beam effect is applied to the reserved memory display through the beam effect by the beam effect character, so that the display mode of the reserved memory is changed to the prefetch notice mode. Further, the player's attention can be drawn to the effects after the special symbol is stopped. In the present embodiment, the case where a beam effect is always executed and a pre-reading notice is made whenever a beam effect character appears is described as an example. However, even with the effect of the same reach type, the design may be such that the special symbol stops and the beam effect character appears or does not appear. Further, even if a beam effect character appears, an effect (in this case, no pre-reading notice) may be made such that the beam effect character disappears without emitting a beam. Alternatively, even if the beam effect character emits a beam, the display of the target reserved memory may not change to the prefetch notice mode.

  (2) Further, according to this embodiment, since the special symbol is displayed after the reach is established, in addition to the expectation for the big hit with respect to the change in reach, the player has the expectation that the pre-reading notice will be executed. You can make it. In addition, after the reach is established, identification information (losing symbol) that does not constitute a big hit is displayed once, and then it may be changed to a special symbol. Since the expectation for the pre-reading notice can be maintained, the interest of the game is improved.

  (3) Moreover, according to this embodiment, there are a plurality of types when changing to the predetermined notice mode (holding α, holding β) (special symbol A, beam a and special symbol B, beam b), Since the display mode of the start winning memory display area 5H of the image display device 5 is changed corresponding to the mode, the player can have expectation for the type of mode when changing to the predetermined notice mode, The fun of gaming is improved.

  (4) Also, according to this embodiment, after changing the special symbol in any of a plurality of types of change modes (special symbol A, special symbol B), the effect of the variable display corresponding to the change mode Since the display results such as jackpots are derived and displayed via (Super Reach A, Super Reach B), the player can have an expectation for the change of the special symbol, and the interest of the game is improved. That is, since the big hit expectation differs depending on the special symbol to be stopped, the player pays attention to the special symbol.

  (5) In addition, according to this embodiment, the start winning memory display of the image display device 5 is referred to by referring to the hold information corresponding to the change display executed before the change display based on the target hold information. When it is possible to change the display mode of the area 5H to the predetermined notice mode, the predetermined notice based on the target hold display is executed, so the display of the start winning memory display area 5H of the image display device 5 is performed. It is possible to secure a sufficient production time for changing the aspect.

  (6) Further, according to this embodiment, the remaining variable display period of the variable display being executed is necessary to change the display mode of the start-winning storage display area 5H of the image display device 5 to a predetermined notice mode. When it is longer than the predetermined period, it is determined that the special symbol is displayed in the variation display during the execution, and when the remaining variation display period of the variation display during the execution is less than the predetermined period, Since the special symbol is displayed at, it is possible to secure a sufficient presentation time for changing the display mode of the start winning memory display area 5H of the image display device 5. In addition, the predetermined period described here assumes a period necessary for the special symbol to stop and the character to perform the beam effect, and is a relatively long period such as 5 to 20 seconds, for example. . It is not suitable for performing such a beam effect in a short time such as 1 second or 2 seconds.

  (7) Further, according to this embodiment, since the pre-reading notice is produced in the fluctuation that can secure the production time if there is no time for the fluctuation, a special fluctuation pattern that is normally used for the production is provided. There is no need to have, and processing does not become complicated.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the shutter display 54 as a special symbol is opened, the character appears, and the character performs a beam effect so that the mode of the hold display changes. The hold may change at the timing when the special symbol stops. Since the hold changes at the timing when the special symbol stops, it is possible to shorten the fluctuation time when changing the hold.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the special symbol stops and the pre-reading notice effect in which the preserving storage mode is the pre-reading notice mode is shown once, but the pre-reading notice effect may be performed a plurality of times. In such a case, the first pre-reading notice effect may be changed to a low-reliability hold β, and then the second pre-reading notice effect may be changed to a high-reliability hold α. Also, it may be performed twice or more, and by performing the pre-reading notice effect a plurality of times in this way, the player can have high expectations every time the special symbol stops. In addition, although the beam effect is shown as the pre-reading notice effect, it is not limited to the beam effect. For example, an effect may be provided in which a new reserved memory image in a pre-reading notice mode is displayed when an appearing character “cuts” the reserved memory image. Alternatively, the effect may be such that the character that has appeared changes the color of the reserved memory image, and the reserved memory image is obtained by performing some action on the reserved memory image as the special symbol is displayed. May be changed to a prefetch notice mode.

  (10) In the present embodiment, a shutter symbol is illustrated as an example of special identification information. However, the special identification information is not limited to the shutter design, and may be any design as long as the design is different from the normal decorative design for determining the contact loss, and not the design. , Or a special character such as a person. Characters that appear from the shutter symbol are also included in the concept of special identification information. For example, the special identification information is identification information that is not related to whether or not the display result of the variable display device is the specific display result.

  (11) In the embodiment described above, the colors are different between the first reserved storage information and the second reserved storage information, but the reserved storage image 50 of the first reserved storage and the reserved storage image of the second reserved storage. 50 may be displayed in a common color. In this way, the color change of the pre-reading notice mode is conspicuous, and it is possible to make the player pay attention to the pending notice storage image 51 that is the pre-reading notice mode.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the special symbol is stopped in the reach variation such as the normal reach or the long reach has been described. However, the variation for stopping the special symbol is not limited to the reach variation. For example, the non-reachable decorative symbols may be stopped in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C, and the special symbols may be stopped in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. . In other words, it is possible to change the position of the decorative symbol display area that stops the special symbol, and the special symbol may be stopped by a variation other than the reach variation as long as the effect time can be secured sufficiently.

  (13) In the embodiment described above, there are two types of special symbols, two types of beam effects, and two types of holding changes, and the types of beam effects and holds corresponding to special symbols are uniquely determined. . However, the number of special symbols, beam effects, and reservations may be increased to a plurality, and combinations thereof may be increased to a plurality. In this way, the types of effects related to the pre-reading notice are greatly increased, and the fun of the game is improved.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, a big hit is announced as a pre-reading notice, but various kinds of reach may be pre-ready. Further, a plurality of types of prefetching notices including a jackpot prefetching, a reach prefetching, or other types of prefetching may be performed. In that case, it is desirable to make the prefetch notice mode of the hold display different depending on the object of the prefetch notice. In addition, the hold display may be a display that changes the hold shape (circle, star, triangle, etc.) instead of changing the color. In this way, it is possible to have many variations in the prefetch notice mode.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the shutter symbol, which is a special symbol, is stopped as the final stop symbol, but the shutter symbol is replaced by the final stop, and the number “2” is represented. Such a normal decorative design may be stopped.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, the player does not need to perform any operation particularly when performing the beam effect, but on the screen of the image display device 5, “draw the controller”, “press the button” ”Or the like, and the player may operate the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B to perform the beam effect. In this way, the player can be noticed by the change in the hold, and the interest of the game is improved. Further, when the player's operation is not detected, neither the beam effect nor the change of the hold display may occur. When the player does not perform an operation, the beam effect itself may not be performed, and the prefetch notice effect may not be performed. Further, even when no operation is performed, the mode of holding storage may be set as a pre-reading notice mode when a certain time has elapsed.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, the number of time reductions after 15R, 10R, and 2R probability variation big hits is up to 100. However, after the probability big hit, the time reduction state may continue until the next big hit. Alternatively, a normal big hit (low probability high base after the big hit) may be provided separately from the probabilistic big hit, and the number of times of the normal big hit may be set to 100 times.

  In addition, although a case has been shown in which a sudden probability change big hit has a high probability and a high base, if a sudden probability change big hit occurs during a high probability or a high base, it may be a high base thereafter. In other words, when the probability probability big hit is sudden in the high probability / low base state, the low probability / high base state, or the high probability / high base state, the subsequent state may be the high base.

  (18) With respect to the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 7, when the number of reserved memories when starting variation display is a predetermined number (for example, three) or more, and when the variation pattern determination table A is less than the predetermined number As described above, the variation pattern determination table B used in the above may be provided.

  However, when two tables are provided in this way and the control is performed so that the selection rate of the variation pattern varies depending on the number of reserved memories, “the look-ahead is read based on the extracted random number when the start winning occurs. `` Change pattern when judged '' and `` Change pattern when pre-determined based on random numbers stored and stored at the start of display of changes '' and `` Number of stored memories at start winning '' and `` Change display '' It may differ depending on the difference from “the number of reserved storage at the start”.

  Then, in the situation at the time of the start winning prize, even if it can be determined that the variation pattern (long reach or the like) can be performed for the pre-reading notice, it is possible to determine the variation pattern when the variation is actually started. In some cases, there is a possibility that a variation pattern having a very short variation time is determined in which a beam effect cannot be executed. In this case, a problem that the planned beam effect cannot be executed may occur.

  Therefore, when using a plurality of variation pattern determination tables according to the number of reserved storage, if the current variation is determined as a variation for performing a pre-reading notice of the future target, at the time of actually starting the variation, It is desirable that the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the predetermined variation pattern is a variation pattern that can secure the time required for the prefetching notice. This confirmation can be performed based on a change pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of change.

  Alternatively, the following control is also conceivable. First, for some of the plurality of types of variation patterns, the variation pattern determination table A and the variation pattern determination table B have a range in which random number values overlap. For example, for the normal reach that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect, the range of the corresponding random value is set to [n to n + a] in the variation pattern determination table A, while [n to n + a + b] in the variation pattern determination table B. . As a result, normal reach is always executed when the extracted random number value is [n to n + a], regardless of the number of pending storages.

  Therefore, the game control microcomputer 100 does not simply transmit a variation pattern command indicating normal reach but transmits a variation pattern command indicating the random value range. Then, if the effect control CPU 120 receives the random number range in advance, the fluctuation pattern command of the normal reach received this time will change to the change in the number of reserved memories between the start winning and the fluctuation start. Regardless, it is always possible to determine whether the command is a commitment command that guarantees the execution of normal reach. As a result, only when such a commitment command is received, the above-described problem can be solved if the CPU 120 for effect control determines the reserved memory as a target for executing the pre-reading notice effect. Although the normal reach has been described here as an example, the long reach, which is the target of the pre-reading notice effect, is similarly configured so that there is a range where the random number values overlap in the variation pattern determination table A and the variation pattern determination table B. May be.

  In addition, the reach target for making the random value range different between the variation pattern determination table A and the variation pattern determination table B depending on the number of the stored storage numbers is assumed to be that the display result is lost, and the display result is hit. For the reach that is (big hit or small win), the random value range may be shared by both tables regardless of the number of reserved storage.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, the special game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening 61, and the second starting winning opening 62 is set. The description has been made assuming that a special game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using a special special symbol is used regardless of whether the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening 61 or the second starting winning opening 62. It may be executed. In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various rendering operations including the rendering operation of the rendering image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made without departing from the scope.

  (20) In the embodiment described above, an example in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with variable display means such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the image display device 5 is shown. It was. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and such variation display means (part or all) may be provided in a part other than a pachinko gaming machine such as a card unit, for example. In the case of such a configuration, the variation display means provided in a portion other than the pachinko gaming machine executes the variation display of the symbol, and the various controls relating to the game and effects as described above are performed.

  (21) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed herein is illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  61 1st start winning opening, 62 2nd starting winning opening, 1 pachinko machine, 4A first special symbol display device, 4B second special symbol display device, 5 image display device, 100 game control microcomputer, 102 RAM, 50 reserved memory image, 5H start winning memory display area, 54 shutter symbol (special symbol), 51 reserved notice memory image, 120 CPU for effect control.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display in the variable display means for deriving the display result after performing the variable display becomes the specific display result,
Hold storage means capable of storing variable display that has not yet been started as hold information;
Determining means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is the specific display result when starting the variable display;
Based on the determination result of the determination means, the fluctuation display execution means for executing the fluctuation display,
A hold display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold information;
Notice determining means for determining whether or not to execute a notice based on the hold information;
When the advance notice determining means decides to execute the advance notice, the special identification information suggesting the advance notice is variably displayed in the variability display prior to the variability display based on the hold information that has been determined and stopped. A gaming machine comprising: a notice executing means for changing a display mode of the hold display in accordance with the display.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising variation display determining means for determining a variation display mode of the variation display.

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