JP5977279B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention, have a row the variable display, relates to a gaming machine of pachinko machines and the like that can be controlled to an advantageous specific condition for the Yu technique person.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and a predetermined game value is obtained when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display unit becomes a specific display result. Are configured to give the player.

  The game value is the right that the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes advantageous for a player who is easy to win, and the right for becoming advantageous for a player. In other words, or a condition for winning a prize ball is easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started in the variable display unit based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. If this happens, a “big hit” will occur. Note that the derivation display is to stop and display a symbol (excluding stop before so-called re-variation). When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  In addition, there is a gaming machine configured to pre-read each random number value in advance and determine whether or not it will be a big hit or reach before executing variable display based on the start winning (for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, each random number value is pre-read in advance at the timing when a game ball starts winning at a start winning opening provided in the game area, and variable display corresponding to the start winning is executed. It is determined whether or not it will be a big hit or reach. Then, based on the determination result, it is described that a pre-reading notice is executed for notifying that a big hit or a reach will be made during the variable display executed before the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize. ing.

In addition, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 controls a gaming state to an advantageous state (for example, a short time state) until a variable display is completed a plurality of times (for example, 100 times) when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In order to prevent inconsistency between the determination result at the time of winning and the determination result at the start of actual fluctuation, the number of variable displays that can be executed in the advantageous state when the gaming state is in an advantageous state is reserved and stored. When the number is within the maximum permissible number (for example, 8) (after the time reduction state is finished before the variable display corresponding to the maximum permissible number is executed), the pre-reading notice is not executed.

JP 2010-148620 A

However, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, the gaming state may be controlled to an advantageous state (an advantageous state based on the establishment of the first advantageous condition) until a plurality of variable displays are completed, and another gaming state (the second advantageous state ) may be controlled. in also the game to control the advantageous state) based on the establishment of the condition, the gaming state is a gaming machine to perform the difficult produce grasp whether a second advantageous state whether a first advantageous state, executed in the preferred state If the pre-reading notice is not executed when the number of possible variable displays (that is, the remaining number) is small, it becomes possible to grasp that the gaming state is the first advantageous state because the pre-reading notice is not executed. There is a risk that interest will decline.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that makes it difficult to grasp whether the gaming state is the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state .

(1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to a specific state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and the gaming state is set to any one of a plurality of types. The game state control means to be controlled (for example, the portion of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes the processes of steps S134, S145, S167, S170, and S171) and the variable display that has not been started yet (for example, a predetermined upper limit number) Suspending storage means (for example, a first suspending storage buffer and a second suspending storage buffer shown in FIG. 19B) for storing as suspending storage up to 4) for each of the first suspending storage and the second suspending storage; A determination means for determining whether or not to control to a specific state, and a determination means for determining whether or not to be controlled to a specific state before the determination of the determination means (For example, a part of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes the processing of steps S1217 and S1228) and a notice effect for notifying that the control is performed in a specific state based on the determination result of the determination means A notice effect execution means that can be executed before the variable display is started (for example, a portion that executes the processing of steps S6017, S6018, and S8108 in the effect control microcomputer 100). When the first advantageous condition (for example, a short time state based on the occurrence of a big jackpot) is established, the gaming state is advantageous for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the specific state ends. First advantageous state control means (for example, the step in the game control microcomputer 560). S167, S168, S141 to S145) and the second advantageous condition (for example, a time-short state based on occurrence of probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit) is satisfied, after the end of the specific state, Next, second advantageous state control means that can control the gaming state to the advantageous state until the state is controlled to a specific state (for example, the part for executing the processing of steps S170 and S171 in the gaming control microcomputer 560: probability change flag and time reduction flag) If both of these are set, the processing of steps S142 to S145 is not executed), and the control is performed in the advantageous state based on the establishment of the first advantageous condition and the establishment of the second advantageous condition. Common effect executing means for executing a common effect (for example, an effect during the incubation period) when the vehicle is controlled to be in an advantageous state. (For example, a portion of the effect control microcomputer 100 that executes the process of step S887), and the difference between the number of executions of the variable display after being controlled to the advantageous state by the first advantageous state control means and the predetermined number of times. During a limited period from the time when the number of executions reaches a predetermined number after the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, 8 or less), the execution of the notice effect is limited according to the limiting condition, and the second advantageous state control means makes it advantageous. Even after the control, the execution of the notice effect is limited according to the limiting condition, with the difference between the number of executions of the variable display and the predetermined number of times being equal to or less than the predetermined upper limit number (step S6010 and FIG. 39). see FIG. 41), after the limitation period, to execute the prediction effect regardless of the limited conditions, announcement attraction execution means limited in advantageous conditions The notice effect can be executed at different ratios when the first advantageous state control means is controlled to the advantageous state and when the second advantageous state control means is controlled to the advantageous state in a period not between. characterized in that there.
With such a configuration, it is difficult to grasp whether the gaming state is an advantageous state based on the establishment of the first advantageous condition or an advantageous state based on the establishment of the second advantageous condition.

(2) in the gaming machine of the above (1), determine the constant means, numerical data predetermined judgment value included in the hold memory (e.g., the value of the variation pattern type determining random number for super reach is 80 to 251 or 150 ˜251 or 220˜251 or 230˜251: see FIG. 9 and FIG. 10), it is determined that the variable display mode becomes a predetermined mode (for example, a super reach variation pattern), and the predetermined determination as a value, preferably a state in determination value used when the gaming state is advantageous state (e.g., 80 to 251) and a non-preferred state in the determination value used when not beneficial state (e.g., 230-251) and is defined The determination value during the advantageous state and the determination value during the non-advantageous state are common to both of the determination values (for example, 230 to 251) and are not common (for example, 8 229), and the notice determining means determines whether or not the notice effect is executed when the numerical data matches the common determination value during the limited period (FIGS. 41A and 41C). As shown in the figure, during the limit period, the variation category 10 corresponding to the case where the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 220 to 229 is not included in the determination target.
In such a case, it is difficult to grasp whether the gaming state is an advantageous state based on the establishment of the first advantageous condition or the advantageous state based on the establishment of the second advantageous condition. The occurrence frequency of the notice effect can be prevented from greatly decreasing.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the notice effect determining means has a plurality of types of modes (for example, “change in the holding ball”, “change in the change mode when the symbol changes”, “mode change” ”And“ Countdown ”) (see FIG. 41), and the notice effect mode is a confirmed notice effect mode executed when the variable display mode becomes a predetermined mode (see FIG. 41). For example, a “countdown mode” that can be selected in the case of super reach), and a possibility announcement effect mode (“holding ball change”) that can be executed when the variable display mode becomes a predetermined mode. , “Changes in the form of change at the time of symbol change”, “mode transition”), and when the notice effect determining means decides to execute the notice effect during the limited period, Possibility preview without selecting the mode Selecting a mode (see FIG. 41 (C)) may be configured so.
In such a case, it is difficult to grasp whether the gaming state is an advantageous state based on the establishment of the first advantageous condition or the advantageous state based on the establishment of the second advantageous condition. The occurrence frequency of the notice effect can be prevented from greatly decreasing.

(4) In the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the numerical data is variable display pattern determining numerical data (for example, variable pattern type determination) for determining a variable display pattern during variable display of identification information. use the random number) and the specific state determination numerical data to determine whether to control the specific state (for example, a jackpot determining random number) and, determine the constant means, before the start condition is satisfied, the specific state Specific state determination means for determining whether or not the specific state is controlled using the determination numerical data (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S220 to S222 in the game control microcomputer 560), and variable display pattern determination Variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern using the numerical data for use (for example, step in the game control microcomputer 560) 226, S228, S231, S232 include processing portion) and run a start time state determining means, when the variable display start condition is satisfied, pending storing means numeric for specific state determination is stored in the data but when they match a specific state determination value which is determined in common by the gaming state after advantageous state is completed and when it is controlled to an advantageous state based on the establishment of the first preferred condition, the particular condition Pre-determining means that decides to control (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S167, S168, S141 to S145 in the gaming control microcomputer 560: regardless of whether or not it is in the time-short state in the non-probability state) The big hit judgment value is the same) and the variable display pattern determination numerical data stored in the holding storage means when the variable display start condition is satisfied. When variable display by comparing the variable display pattern determination value is advantageously state and when it is controlled to an advantageous state is set to be different in the gaming state after completion based on the establishment of the first preferred conditions Variable display pattern deciding means for deciding a pattern (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S97 to S99 in the game control microcomputer 560: the judgment value assignments in the non-probability change state and the short time state are inconsistent (see FIG. 10) The notice effect determining means is configured to determine whether or not to execute the notice effect based on the determination result of the specific state determining means during the limited period (see FIG. 53C). Also good.
In such a case, it is difficult to grasp whether the gaming state is an advantageous state based on the establishment of the first advantageous condition or the advantageous state based on the establishment of the second advantageous condition. , while preventing a situation in which matching is not taken with determination results of the determination result and the actual variable display start at the beginning state determining means determine the constant unit, is possible to prevent the occurrence frequency of the prediction effect is significantly reduced it can.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the symbol designation | designated command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a gaming state concealment period and a gaming state alerting | reporting effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect in an incubation period. It is explanatory drawing which shows a game state alerting | reporting effect. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the command storage area at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice effect determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice effect determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a prefetch notice allocation table. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | generation aspect of a continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | generation aspect of a continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | generation aspect of a continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | generation aspect of a continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of a prefetch notice distribution table. It is a flowchart which shows a part of prefetch notice effect determination process in 2nd Embodiment.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

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

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

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched Thus, an effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) before the final result is displayed is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes “out” and the variation display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In addition, although the change display of the effect symbol is executed as the effect of the liquid crystal display in the effect display device 9, the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is not limited to the change display of the effect symbol, and has, for example, a predetermined story property. It is also possible to execute an effect such that the effect is displayed and the result of the story is displayed based on the determination result of the jackpot determination or the variation pattern. For example, perform a battle effect where professional wrestling or soccer matches and enemy characters fight, perform an effect to win the game or battle if it is a big hit, and perform an effect to defeat the game or battle if it is off Also good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the result such as winning or losing, an effect may be executed in which a predetermined story such as a story is developed in order.

  In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol after the effect symbol, a special symbol described later, and a normal symbol. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol described later, There is provided a fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is varied on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). This is done by measuring the variation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect content including the change display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment. There are a variety of effects such as effects being performed and effects in which movable objects shield all or part of the screen. For this reason, even if the display screen on the effect display device 9 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not the state of the present variation is being displayed by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further displaying the variation of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. Note that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation and does not disappear from the screen or is not shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  The 4th symbol for the first special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 9c for the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The 4th symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a 4th symbol display area.

  The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state where the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval in a predetermined display color (for example, blue). . The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 8a is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same. Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the fourth special symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol is kept lit in the display color reminiscent of the big hit. When the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the fourth special symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is kept lit in the display color reminiscent of the big hit. The display colors when the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off are different from the background image (for example, black) in order to prevent the display colors from being assimilated with the background image when the lights are turned off. It is desirable to be.

  In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, but separately from the effect display device 9, a light emitter such as a lamp or LED is used. A four symbol display area may be realized. In that case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the 4th symbol may be realized by continuing the state where the two LEDs are alternately lit, and any of the two LEDs is stopped. Whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed may be indicated depending on whether or not it is displayed.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the 4th symbol display area 9c, 9d corresponding to each of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol is provided, for the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol In addition, a common fourth symbol display area may be provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Moreover, you may make it implement | achieve the 4th symbol display area common with respect to a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol using light-emitting bodies, such as a lamp | ramp and LED. In this case, when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the display of different display colors at certain time intervals may be performed by distinguishing and executing the variation display of the fourth symbol by performing display that repeatedly turns on and off. In addition, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, for example, The display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display that repeatedly turns on and off at different time intervals. In addition, for example, when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol, the same big hit symbol is obtained. However, you may make it stop-display the stop symbol of a different aspect.

  On the left side of the lower part of the game board 6, a first special symbol display (first variable display portion) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the lower right side of the game board 6, a second special symbol display (second variable display portion) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  The small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of, for example, 00 to 99, for example.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  In this embodiment, the gaming machine includes two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, but may include only one special symbol indicator.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 after passing (including winning)), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The state is started and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured so that it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, the game ball is difficult to win).

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The nail arrangement around the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 that opens and closes only the second start winning opening 14 is provided. Any of the start winning ports 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball device that performs an opening / closing operation.

  On the side of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising four displays is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  On the side of the second special symbol display 8b, a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is provided a total pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number (total number of pending pending storage) that is the sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count. ing. In this embodiment, the total pending storage display unit 18c that displays the total number is provided, so that it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. . In this embodiment, in the total hold storage display unit 18c, the first hold storage and the second hold storage are displayed side by side in the order of winning in the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, It is displayed in a manner capable of recognizing whether it is the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory (for example, the first reserved memory is displayed in red and the second reserved memory is displayed in blue).

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. A variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol is performed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. In addition, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 causes the jackpot to be recalled. The combination of is stopped.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 that controls the change display of the special symbol transmits a change pattern command that can specify the change time, and the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the change pattern command. The variation display of the effect symbol is controlled according to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command. Therefore, since the variation time is specified based on the variation pattern command, the variation display of the special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol should be executed in synchronization in principle. However, in the unlikely event that the data of the variation pattern command is garbled, the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side There may be a gap between them. Therefore, when an unexpected situation such as garbled command data occurs, there is a possibility that the special symbol variation display and the production symbol variation display are not completely synchronized.

  On the left side of the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, a movable member 78 that is attached to the rotation shaft of the motor 86 and moves when the motor 86 rotates is provided. In this embodiment, the movable member 78 operates when a pseudo-series effect or a notice effect (movable object notice effect) is executed. Further, in the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, a blade-shaped movable member (hereinafter referred to as an effect blade accessory) that is attached to the rotating shaft of the motor 87 and moves when the motor 87 rotates is provided below the left and right. 79a and 79b are provided. In this embodiment, the production blade actors 79a and 79b operate when a notice production (production blade production notice production) is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  The game area 6 is also provided with winning ports (ordinary winning ports) 29, 30, 33, and 39 for paying out a predetermined number of premium game balls determined in advance based on winning of the game balls. The game balls won in the winning openings 29, 30, 33, 39 are detected by the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided on the right side of the game board 6. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a high probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is a high probability state (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a variation display result of a special symbol is increased compared to the normal state) However, with the exception of the high probability / low base state described later), the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are increased. .

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  The members constituting the hitting ball supply tray 3 are provided with operation buttons 120 as operation means that can be operated by the player. The operation button 120 is provided with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player. The operation button 120 is provided not only with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player, but also with a dial that can be rotated by the player. The player can perform a predetermined selection (for example, selection of effects) by rotating the dial.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, when a big hit is made, the game is shifted to a so-called probability change state after the big hit game is finished, the game state is changed to a high probability state, and the game ball is easily started and won (that is, a special symbol display). Transition to the high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that variable display execution conditions in the devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily established. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start. In this embodiment, when a big hit is made, the game is always shifted to the probability change state. However, when the big hit is made, the game may be shifted to a so-called short-time state in addition to the probability change state. A machine may be configured. In this case, the high base state may be shifted even in the short time state.

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display unit 10 shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 will be a hit symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state where it is easy to start a winning (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is hit increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  In addition, the change time of special symbols and production symbols will be shortened by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened. The frequency of being played (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory becomes faster), and the situation where an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game being increased.

  Furthermore, by making transitions to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it is easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state). In addition, it is easier to win a start by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state) (high You may make it move to a base state.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (a special symbol process flag or the like) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 13a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Yes. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit (not shown) that outputs an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols is performed.

  The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board and the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35. The sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information related to effects such as effect symbol process flags. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the production control microcomputer 100 is not backed up. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for developing image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs to the VDP 109 a command for reading out necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols (including effect symbols), and background image data in advance. ROM. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to the instruction from the effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  The effect control CPU 101 drives the motor 86 to operate the movable member 78 via the output port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives a motor 87 for operating the effect blades 79 a and 79 b via the output port 106.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs a signal from the operation button 120 via the input port 107 in response to a pressing operation of the operation button 120 by the player.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED and the lamp to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, signals for driving LEDs and lamps are input to the LED / lamp driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED / lamp driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED and the lamp. Further, a current is supplied to the decoration LED 25 and the like provided on the game board side.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). After initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4), the RAM is accessible (Step S5). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal (clear signal) of a clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (step S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (steps S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (Step S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 recovers the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply stop (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, high base flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port) Buffer), a portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating the display result (probability big hit, normal big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, small hit, or off) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step). S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, for example, when the value of a special symbol pointer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 also transmits a first symbol variation designation command and a second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 13). You may make it do. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 may resume the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command.

  In this embodiment, the value of a variable time timer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, measurement of the saved variation time timer value is resumed, and the variation display of the special symbol is resumed and saved. When the value of the changed time timer has timed out, a symbol determination designation command to be described later is further transmitted. In this embodiment, a special symbol process flag value, which will be described later, is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is recovered, the special symbol process is resumed from the process corresponding to the value of the stored special symbol process flag.

  Note that the display result designation command is not necessarily transmitted when the power failure is restored, but the CPU 56 may first confirm whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is zero. . If the value of the variation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure occurs during the variation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that the state has not been reached, and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

  Further, the CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that the power failure occurs during the fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. If the special symbol process flag is not 3, the fluctuation occurs at the time of the power failure. The display result designation command may not be transmitted because it is determined that it is not in the middle.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data. However, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. Alternatively, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol per-determining random number counter, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state are initialized. A value is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed an initialization process). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been performed, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initial setting of the random number circuit 503 (step S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R.

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set as an initial value in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is the initial value of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win for a normal symbol (normal random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to determine. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using effect symbols that are variably displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed (however, in the case of the sudden probability variation big hit, the reach probability sudden hit symbol (for example, “135”) is not reached but reached. May be stopped). When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern using random numbers. To do. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (step S22). About the 1st special symbol display 8a, the 2nd special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output with respect to each display according to the content of the output buffer set by step S32, S33. Execute control.

  Also, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for determination per ordinary symbol used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: step S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: steps S24 and S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the special winning award in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: step S28).

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to the winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (step S31: output process).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the variation rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process is terminated.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effects that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching reach. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally shift”) in a case where the variable display result is a loss symbol.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach out”) when the variable display result is “out of”.

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9 (provided that the probability sudden hit is sudden) In this case, the probability change big hit symbol (for example, “135”) is stopped and displayed without being reached.)

  When “5”, which is a small hit, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display variable display mode is “suddenly probable big hit” on the effect display device 9. After the effect symbols are variably displayed in the same manner as in the case of, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability variation big hit symbol, for example, “135”) is stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “5”, which is the small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. .

  The small hit is a hit that is allowed up to a small number of times that the big winning opening is opened compared to the big win (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 seconds is twice). When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the normal state or from the normal state to the certain variation state. In addition, the sudden probability change big hit is allowed up to a small number of times of opening of the big prize opening in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice), but the opening time of the big prize opening is extremely large. It is a big jackpot that is a short jackpot and the game state after the big jackpot game is shifted to a probabilistic state (that is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it suddenly became a probable state) Is). In other words, in this embodiment, the sudden winning odds and the small wins have the same opening pattern of the big prize opening. By controlling in such a way, if the winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is suddenly a big hit or a small hit, so a high probability state for the player (Probable change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach are used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are variations patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 and super PB3-1 to super PB3-2 are prepared. As shown in FIG. 6, the re-variation is performed twice for the non-reach PA 1-4 variation pattern that is used when not reaching and has a pseudo-continuous effect. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Furthermore, when using super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition effects, re-variation is performed four times.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. -3 to Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to SuperPA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 Is prepared. In FIG. 6, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when sudden probability change big hit or small hit. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used in the case of sudden sudden change not big hit or small hit and have the effect of the pseudo-continuous, re-change is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Furthermore, when using super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-ream, re-variation is performed four times. Further, the re-variation is performed twice for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of a sudden probability big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, the variation time is 32 in the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream). In the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). For example, even in the case of the same type of Super Reach Depending on the total number of pending storage, the variation time may be varied. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined by using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and then by using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). One of the variation patterns included in the pattern type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into variable pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-reams, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of less than two re-variations, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of three re-variations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of four re-variations. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence or absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of a probable big hit, a normal CA3-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-continuity are included. It is classified into normal CA3-2 which is a variation pattern type, and super CA3-3 and super CA3-4 which are variation pattern types with super reach. Further, in the case of a normal big hit, a normal CA3-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, a normal CA3-2 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-continuity, It is classified into super CA 3-4 which is a variation pattern type with super reach. In addition, in the case of sudden probability variation big hit, it is classified into special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and special CA4-2 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach. ing. Further, in the case of small hits, it is classified into special CA4-1 which is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern. Further, in the case of a deviation, it is a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with no reach and a specific effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a change pattern with a specific effect without a reach. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of shortened variation without reach and specific effects, and normal CA2-4 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach Normal CA2-5 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and three re-variation pseudo-continuations and Normal CA2 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and two re-variation pseudo-continuations -6 and super CA2-7 which is a variation pattern type with super reach Are the type divided into.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1) and the random number for determination per ordinary symbol (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R 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 value described in the left column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each value described in the right column of FIG. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is a jackpot determination value.

  8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R 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 described in FIG. 8B 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. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 8B and 8C are small hit determination values.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (a normal big hit, a probability variation big hit, and a sudden probability variation big hit described later). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, “probabilities” shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C indicate the probability (ratio) of small hits. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b 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 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, 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, a case where a small hit is determined at a rate of 1/3000 when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

  FIGS. 8D and 8E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 8 (D) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. Further, FIG. 8E shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with a random 1 value, and corresponding to the “normal big hit”, “probability variable big hit”, and “suddenly probable big hit” (big hit type determination value) ) Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, the types of jackpots include “normal jackpot”, “probability variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”.

  The “probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, the game is changed to the probable change state and the short time state is also entered. (See steps S170 and S171 described later). After the transition to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S134 described later).

  In addition, the “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the big round gaming state of 15 rounds and is not shifted to the probability change state after the big hit gaming state is ended, but is shifted only to the short time state (see step S167 described later) . Then, after shifting to the time-short state, the time-short state is maintained until the execution of the variable symbol special symbol and effect symbol display is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) (see steps S143 to S146 described later). In this embodiment, the time reduction state also ends when a big hit occurs after the transition to the time reduction state and before the execution of the predetermined number of variable displays is ended (see step S134 described later).

  In addition, “suddenly promising big hit” means that the number of times of opening the big winning opening is smaller than in “probable big hit” or “normal big hit” (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 second is allowed twice). Is a big hit. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In this embodiment, after the two-round jackpot gaming state is finished, the state is shifted to the probability changing state (in this embodiment, the state is shifted to the probability changing state and also to the short time state. Step S170 described later is performed. , S171). After the transition to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S134 described later).

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of “small hit”, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 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 (described later). Steps S147 to S151). By doing so, it becomes impossible to recognize whether it is a “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, and the fun of the game is improved.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b determine that the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, 10 determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (10 / In the jackpot type determination table 131b, three determination values are assigned to the “sudden probability change big hit” (abruptly at a ratio of 3/40). The case of being determined to be a promising big hit is explained. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed by starting the first start winning port 13 and the second special symbol of the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation 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. 8D and 8E, as the first specific gaming state to which a predetermined amount of gaming value is given, there are two rounds of sudden probabilistic big hits and more than the gaming value. The case where 15 rounds of big hit (probable big hit or normal big hit) is determined as the second specific gaming state to which the amount of gaming value is given will be explained. However, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, Although the case where it is determined to be one specific gaming state is shown, the gaming value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the gaming value is determined. Also good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per game during the big hit may be determined as the gaming value. In addition, for example, even if the same 15 round big hits, the first specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening once per round and the second specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening multiple times per round It may be prepared to increase the gaming value of the second specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened.

  9A to 9C are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type, and the random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on (Random 2).

  Each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C includes numerical values (determination values) to be compared with random value (random 2) values for variation pattern type determination, which are normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2, A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of super CA3-3 to super CA3-4, special CA4-1, and special CA4-2 is set.

  For example, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A used when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, and FIG. 9B used when the big hit type is “probable big hit”. In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. 2, the assignment of determination values to the variation pattern types of the normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 is different. The big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B is assigned a decision value for the super CA3-3, whereas the big hit variation pattern type decision table 132A has a decision value for the super CA3-3. Is not assigned.

  As described above, when the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C selected according to the big hit type are compared, the assignment of the determination value to each fluctuation pattern type is different according to the big hit type. Also, determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types depending on the jackpot type. Therefore, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result of whether the big hit type is a plurality of types, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in the case of normal big hit or probable big hit, the value of random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251. If so, it can be seen that a variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

  Further, in the big hit variation pattern type judgment table 132C used when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, for example, when the big hit type such as special CA4-1 or special CA4-2 is other than “suddenly probable big hit”. A determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type to which no determination value is assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, when the control is made to the two round big hit state, the variation pattern type is different from the case of controlling to the 15 round big hit state. Can be determined.

  FIG. 9D is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D. The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D has a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9D, when it is determined to be a small hit, the case where the special CA4-1 is determined as the variation pattern type is shown. .

  FIGS. 10A to 10C are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C. Among these, FIG. 10 (A) shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than three. FIG. 10B shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135B used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. FIG. 10C shows a variation pattern type determination table 135C for loss that is used when the gaming state is a probability variation state or a time saving state. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C have a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a loss symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  Note that the example shown in FIG. 10 shows a case where separate variation pattern type determination tables 135B and 135C are used for the case where the gaming state is the probability change state or the short-time state and the case where the total pending storage number is 3 or more. However, a common variation pattern type determination table for losing may be used in the case of the probability variation state or the time-short state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10C, a case of using one probability variation / short-time deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C is shown, but a probability variation / short-time state variation pattern type determination table is used. A plurality of deviation variation pattern determination tables (tables with different ratios of determination values) corresponding to the total number of pending storages may be used.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the total pending storage number is less than 3 and the total pending storage number is 3 or more. In this example, two types of tables are used, namely, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B. However, the method of dividing the variation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, a separate deviation variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each value of the total pending storage number (that is, for the total pending storage number 0, for the total pending storage number 1, for the total pending storage number 2) , The deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4... May be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values stored in the total number of pending storages may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0-2, the total pending storage number 3, the total pending storage number 4,... May be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a plurality of deviation variation pattern type determination tables are provided according to the total number of reserved storages. A plurality of tables may be provided. For example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately for each value of the first reserved memory number may be used (that is, the first reserved memory number). The deviation variation pattern type determination table for 0, for the first reserved memory number, for the first reserved memory number for 2, for the first reserved memory number for three, for the first reserved memory number for four, etc. Each may be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the first reserved storage number may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the first reserved memory number 0 to 2, the first reserved memory number 3, the first reserved memory number 4, and so on may be used. Even in this case, when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are large (for example, 3 or more), it may be configured such that a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected. .

  Each of the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, which is non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-. 3, a determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the normal state and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type Is 230 to 251, it can be seen that variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed regardless of the total number of pending storage.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the game and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type Is 1 to 89, it is understood that the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation is executed at least without the reach (without the specific effect such as the pseudo-ream or the slide effect) regardless of the total number of the pending storage. Due to such a table configuration, in this embodiment, the determination table (displacement variation pattern type determination table 135A, 135B) includes at least one of the variable display patterns other than the reach variable display pattern (variation pattern with reach). Regardless of the number of rights (first reserved memory number, second reserved memory number, combined reserved memory number) stored in the reserved memory means (first reserved memory buffer or second reserved memory buffer) for a part, Common determination values (1 to 89 in the examples shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B) are assigned. Note that the “variable display pattern other than the reach variable display pattern” means, for example, a variable display result without a reach, a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect, as shown in this embodiment. Is a variable display pattern (fluctuation pattern) that is used when the big hit is not a big hit. Further, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the “variable display pattern other than the reach variable display pattern” is such a variable display pattern and includes a determination table (displacement variation pattern type determination table). 135A, 135B) are the variable display patterns to which the most judgment values are assigned (for example, in the example shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, 89 judgment values from 1 to 89, which are the most, are assigned). Is).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the case where the common big hit variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of the current gaming state is shown. Depending on whether the time is short or normal, a big hit variation pattern type determination table prepared separately may be used. In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern for shortening variation is determined by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 10B. Although the case where it is configured so that there is a case is shown, the total number of reserved memories (the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number may be used) when the variation pattern of the shortening variation can be selected according to the current gaming state ) May be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved memory is 3 (or when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2, for example), A variation pattern for shortening variation may be determined by selecting a variation pattern type determination table for loss, and when the gaming state is a short-time state or a probable variation state, the total number of pending storages is smaller 1 or 2 (Or, for example, even when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are smaller 0 or 1), the variation pattern type of shortening variation is selected by selecting the shortening variation pattern type determination table. It may be determined.

  FIGS. 11A and 11B are explanatory views showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The hit fluctuation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B determine the fluctuation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3). Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137A is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3 to super CA3-4. The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is either special CA4-1 or special CA4-2. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137A to 137B is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random pattern random number (random 3) value according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect symbol is Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of “big hit” is included.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11A, as the variation pattern types, normal CA3-1, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-continuity are used. There is a case where classification is made into a normal CA 3-2 and a super CA 3-3 and a super CA 3-4 which are fluctuation pattern types including a fluctuation pattern with super reach (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream with super reach). It is shown. In the example shown in FIG. 11B, as the variation pattern type, a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and a special CA4- that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach are used. 2 shows a case of classification into two. In FIG. 11B, the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect instead of being classified according to the presence / absence of reach. In this case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes a special PG 1-1 and a special PG 2-1, which are fluctuation patterns not accompanied by a specific effect, and the special CA 4-2 includes a special PG 1-2 and a special PG 1-2 with a specific effect. You may comprise so that PG1-3 and special PG2-2 may be included.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. When it is determined that the variable display result is “out of”, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is based on a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, 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 microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (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 microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

  Command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol 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). Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or to start variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern command.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect 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 560 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 95XX (H) is an effect control command (winning time determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning time determination result. In this embodiment, in a winning effect process (see FIG. 20) described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines which variation pattern type is to be used when starting a winning. Then, a value for specifying the variation pattern type as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the determination result specifying result command at the time of winning, and control for transmission to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed.

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

  The commands A001 to A003 (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). The jackpot start designation command includes a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start designation 2 designation command, and a small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot start designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 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 special winning opening) indicating a display of the number of times (round) indicated by XX while the special winning opening is open. 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.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that the jackpot game is normally a big jackpot (a jackpot end 1 designation command: an ending 1 designation command). is there. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that it is a probable big hit (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command). is there. Command A 303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 3 designation command) that designates the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is a normal state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a time-short state (not including the probability variation state). Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a probability change state.

  The command B1XX is an effect control command (time reduction number designation command) that designates the remaining number of times (the number of variable displays that can be executed before the time reduction state ends) in the time reduction 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 number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the total pending storage number is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 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, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number as a command for designating the pending memory count. You may make it transmit the command which designates the number of the hold memory which increased among the hold 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 of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has been won is transmitted as the hold storage information, and the total reserved storage number However, the effect control command to be 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 (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a 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.

  A command C4XX (H) shown in FIG. 15 and a command C6XX (H) shown in FIG. 16 are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (symbol design command) that indicates whether or not a big hit, a small win or not, and a big hit type determination result among the winning determination results. is there. The command C6XX (H) is an effect control command indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range of the variation pattern type determination random number is included in the winning determination result. (Variation category command).

  In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing described later (see FIG. 21), the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not it is a big hit, a small hit or not, Then, it is determined in which determination value range the random value for determining the variation pattern type falls. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit or the small hit or a value for designating the type of the big win is set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for designating a range of a determination value as a determination result is set in the EXT data of the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit or a small hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and the type of the big hit, Based on the variation category command, the variation pattern type can be recognized when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number becomes a predetermined determination value.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a symbol designation command. As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, EXT data is set and a symbol designating command is transmitted according to whether or not a big hit or a small hit is made and the type of the big hit.

  For example, if it is determined that the game will be “out of” in the winning effect process described later, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 1 designation command) in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. When it is determined that the “normal big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 3 designation command) in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. If it is determined that “probable big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 4 designation command) in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. When it is determined that “suddenly probable big hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 5 designation command) in which “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data. When it is determined that “small hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 6 designation command) in which “05 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Note that the EXT data set in the symbol designation command and the EXT data set in the display result designation command may be shared. With such a configuration, it is possible to share data to be read when setting a symbol designating command and when setting a display result specifying command.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the variable category command. As shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, a value is set in the EXT data in accordance with which determination value range the random value for determining the variation pattern type at the time of starting winning, and the variation category is set. A command is sent.

  For example, if it is determined that the gaming state is in the normal state and the game state is lost during the start winning, in the process of step S232 of the winning effect process described later, the CPU 56 first determines that the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 89. It is determined whether or not. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 89, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 1 command in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the non-reach CA 2-1 variation pattern type is commonly assigned to the range of the determination values 1 to 89 regardless of the total number of pending storage. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize at least that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1 based on the reception of the variation category 1 command. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 90 to 99, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 2 command in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is between 100 and 119, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 3 command in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 120 to 169, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 4 command in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. If the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 170 to 199, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 5 command in which “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 200 to 214, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 6 command in which “05 (H)” is set in the EXT data. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 215 to 229, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 7 command in which “06 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 8 command in which “07 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 is commonly assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 regardless of the total number of pending storage. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 recognizes that the variation pattern type is super CA2-7 regardless of the total number of pending storages based on the reception of the variation category 8 command. be able to.

  Note that the threshold values 89, 99, 119, 169, 199, 214, and 229 used to determine which of the above-described variation categories belong are specifically shown in FIGS. 10 (A) and 10 (B). This is derived by picking up values that can be boundaries of the range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table for loss. The same applies to the fluctuation categories 9 to 10 and 21 to 30, and each fluctuation pattern type in the fluctuation pattern type determination table shown in FIGS. 9 (A) to (D) and FIGS. 10 (C) and (D). A threshold value used for category determination is derived by picking up a value that can be a boundary of a range of determination values assigned to.

  Also, for example, when it is determined that the gaming state is in a certain change state or a short time state (including a case where the game state is a short time state and a short time state) at the time of starting winning, it is determined that the game state is out of play. First, it is determined whether or not the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 219. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 219 (that is, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-3), the CPU 56 performs the variation in which “08 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Send category 9 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets “09 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 220 to 229 (that is, when the variation pattern type is super CA2-7). Send a variable category 10 command. Further, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is super CA 2-7), the variation category 11 in which “0A (H)” is set in the EXT data. Send a command.

  Note that both the variation category 10 command and the variation category 11 command show the case where the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 is used. This indicates that the range is the same as the range of the random number for determining the variation pattern type corresponding to the command.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that a normal jackpot is made at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 74. judge. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 74 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “20 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 21 commands are transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “21 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is 75 to 149 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-2). A variation category 22 command is transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “22 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 229 (that is, when the variation pattern type is super CA3-4). A variable category 23 command is transmitted. Further, the CPU 56 sets “23 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is 230 to 251 (that is, the variation pattern type of the super CA 3-4). A variable category 23 command is transmitted.

  Note that the variation category 22 command and the variation category 23 command both indicate the variation pattern type of the super CA 3-4. This indicates that the variation pattern type determination random number range corresponding to the command is in the same range.

  Also, for example, when it is determined that the winning odds will be a big win at the start winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 38. judge. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 38 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “24 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 25 commands are transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “25 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 39 to 79 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-2). A variation category 26 command is transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “26 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is 80 to 149 (that is, the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3). A variable category 27 command is transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “27 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 229 (that is, the variation pattern type of the super CA 3-4). Send a variation category 28 command. Further, the CPU 56 sets “28 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251 (that is, the variation pattern type of the super CA 3-4). A variable category 29 command is transmitted.

  Note that both the variation category 28 command and the variation category 29 command show the case where the variation pattern type of the super CA 3-4 is used. This indicates that the range is the same as the range of the random number for determining the variation pattern type corresponding to the command.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that a sudden probability variation is a big win at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 100. Determine. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 100 (that is, when the variation pattern type is special CA4-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “29 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 30 commands are sent. Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 101 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is special CA4-2), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “2A (H)” is set in the EXT data. 31 commands are transmitted.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that a small hit is made at the time of starting winning, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 32 command in which “2B (H)” is set in the EXT data.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 executes a prefetch notice effect based on the symbol designation command and the variation category command.

  The “prefetching notice effect” is a notice effect that is executed before the start of the variable display that is the target of the notice effect. In this embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect is executed immediately at the timing when the start winning for the variable display to be noticed occurs (a pre-reading notice effect in the form of “holding ball change” described later), and the notice object. The production starts from the variation display that starts after the start winning for the variation display becomes, and is continuously executed over a plurality of variation displays before the start of the variation display subject to the notice effect. (A pre-reading notice effect in the form of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”, “mode transition”, and “countdown” described later). However, it is not always necessary to execute the notice effect over a plurality of variable displays. For example, the notice effect is performed only once in the variable display before the start of the variable display targeted for the notice effect. There may be. Also, for example, the notice effect is started from the change display before the start of the change display targeted for the notice effect, and the notice effect is displayed until the change display immediately before the change display targeted for the notice effect. It may end, or it may perform a notice effect over a variable display that is the subject of the notice effect. In addition, it is not always necessary to continuously execute over a plurality of variable displays. For example, a notice effect may be executed in a variable display of a plurality of times intermittently every other time or every second time. However, regarding the pre-reading notice effect in the “countdown” mode, which will be described later, if the countdown is only once or intermittent, the effect becomes unnatural, so it can be performed continuously over a plurality of variable displays. desirable.

  In this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (for example, regardless of whether the game is in a high probability state or a high base state or whether a big hit game is being played) The winning determination process is executed, and the symbol designation command shown in FIG. 15 is transmitted and the variation category command shown in FIG. 16 is transmitted. Based on the received symbol designation command and variation category command, the production control microcomputer 100 notifies whether or not it will be a big hit or reach before starting the variation display of the notification subject. Execute pre-reading notice.

  In addition, the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Is received, the display state of the image display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the sound output board 70. To do.

  In addition, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 displays the variation pattern of the effect symbol every time there is a start prize and variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. The change pattern command to be specified and the display result specification command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  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.

  In addition, as the transmission method of the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 by the eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7, In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wave-shaped) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing capture of the effect 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 microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 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. 13 and FIG. 14, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8 a and the second special symbol. Image display that can be used in common with variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when controlling the effect parts such as the device 9.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol. Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  Display result designation command transmission process (step S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is stepped. Update to a value corresponding to S304 (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting a presentation control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for the presentation control, a process for confirming that the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

  Big hit end process (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Small hit release pre-processing (step S308): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control is performed to open the big prize opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to step S309. It should be noted that although the pre-opening process for small hits is executed for each round, the pre-opening process for small hits is also a process for starting a small hit game when starting the first round.

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). When all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

  Small hit end processing (step S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (step S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S1222. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 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). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (step S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S1222.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1213), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1214). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (step S1215).

  In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13), data indicating “first” is set, When the second start port switch 14a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the second start winning port 14), data indicating “second” is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 13 a is turned on in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area), 2 When the start port switch 14a 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).

  FIG. 19A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 19A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 19A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 19A, 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. 2. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the starting winning port 14. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 19B) (see FIG. 19B). Step S1216). In the process of step S1216, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 19B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing a random number or the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 19B, 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. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes prize-winning effect processing in which the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern type when the fluctuation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed are determined in advance at the time of starting winning (step S1217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (step S1218), and transmits a variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1220), and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data and sets the total pending storage number designation command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1221).

  By executing the processing of steps S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a high probability state, a high base state, or a big hit gaming state). Always sends both the symbol designating command and the variable category command to the production control microcomputer 100 every time the first winning prize opening 13 is won.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs by executing the processing of steps S1218 to S1221, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, the first start prize designation A set of four commands, that is, a command and a total pending storage number designation command, are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is in an on state (step S1222). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 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 (step 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 56 increments the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1224), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1225). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (step S1226).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 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. 19B) (see FIG. 19B). Step S1227). In the process of step S1227, hardware Random random R (big hit determination random number), software random number big hit type determination random number (random 1), variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect processing (step S1228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (step S1229), and transmits a variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1230). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1231), and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to the EXT data and sets the total pending storage number designation command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1232).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S1229 and S1230, the CPU 56 regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a high probability state, a high base state, or a big hit gaming state). Always sends both the symbol designation command and the variable category command to the production control microcomputer 100 every time the second start winning opening 14 is won.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs by executing the processing of steps S1229 to S1232, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, the second start prize designation A set of four commands, that is, a command and a total pending storage number designation command, are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in steps S1217 and S1228. In the winning effect process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S220). In this embodiment, the display result and variation pattern of the special symbol are determined at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the effect symbol. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a big hit or a small hit is made in the special symbol normal process, a big hit type is determined, and a fluctuation pattern is decided in the fluctuation pattern setting process. In addition, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14, before the variation display based on the start winning is started, the winning effect processing is executed in advance. It is confirmed whether or not a big hit or a small hit is made, and which judgment value range the value of the big hit type or the random number for determining the variation pattern type. By doing so, the variation display result or variation pattern type is determined in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the effect symbol based on the determination result at the time of winning. A pre-reading notice effect is executed to predict that a big hit or a super reach will occur during the fluctuation display.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (N in step S220), the CPU 56 sets a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state (probability change state). It is confirmed whether or not (step S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. Are matched (step S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays will be executed after confirming whether or not the state is surely changed in step S221 at the time of the start winning, until the actual display of the variation based on the start winning is actually started. There is. For this reason, the game state has changed (for example, the start of change) from when it is confirmed whether or not it is in the probable variation state at step S221 at the time of starting winning, until when the fluctuation display based on the starting winning is actually started. If there is a probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit before, the normal state has changed to the probability variation state.) Therefore, the gaming state determined in step S221 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation do not always match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the determination at the start winning prize is made based on the game state after the change. Also good.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in step S222), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 and FIG. ) And (C) are compared with the small hit determination values to confirm whether or not they match (step S223). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning effect processing in step S1217 is executed), the CPU 56 determines the small hit determination table (first) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set for the special symbol. Further, when there is a start winning at the second starting winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing at step S1228 is executed), the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8C. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in step S223), the CPU 56 sets the EXT data “00 (H)” indicating “out of” in the symbol designation command. Is performed (step S224).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process for determining the current gaming state (step S225). In this embodiment, in step S225, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state and a high base state (specifically, whether the probability variation flag and the high base flag are set). Or not). In addition, after confirming whether or not the high probability state and the high base state are set in step S225 at the time of starting winning, until the display of fluctuation based on the starting winning is actually started, Multiple variable displays may be performed. Therefore, the game state after the start winning is confirmed in step S225 whether or not it is in the high probability state and the high base state until the actual display of variation based on the start winning is actually started. May change (for example, when a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit occurs before the start of fluctuation, the normal state changes to the probable state). Therefore, the gaming state determined in step S225 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 described later) do not necessarily match.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets each threshold for detachment according to the determination result of step S225 (step S226). In this embodiment, a threshold determination program for performing threshold determination in advance is incorporated, and by determining whether or not the threshold value is larger than the threshold value, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type falls within any determination value range. Is determined, and the value of the EXT data set in the variation category command shown in FIG. 16 is determined.

  For example, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 219 when it is determined that the gaming state is the probability changing state or the time saving state. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 219 in step S232 to be described later. Is determined to set “08 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold value is not less than 219 (that is, 220 to 251), it is determined that “09 (H)” or “0 A (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16).

  For example, when the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 56 sets the threshold values 89, 99, 119, 169, 199, 214, and 229 regardless of the total number of pending storages. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 89 in step S232 described later, and if the value is equal to or less than the threshold value 89 (that is, 1 to 89). Is determined to set “00 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold value is 99 or less (that is, 90 to 99), it is determined that “01 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold value is 119 or less (that is, 100 to 119), it is determined that “02 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold value is 169 or less (that is, 120 to 169), it is determined that “03 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold value is 199 or less (that is, 170 to 199), it is determined that “04 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold is 214 or less (ie, 200 to 214), it is determined that “05 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). When the threshold value is 229 or less (that is, when it is 215 to 229), it is determined that “06 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold value is not less than 229 (that is, 230 to 251), it is determined that “07 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16).

  In the example of the threshold determination described above, 89, 99, 119, 169, 199, 214, and 229 are determined in order from the smallest threshold value. It will never fall within the range below the previous order threshold. That is, after determining whether or not the threshold value is 89 or less, when determining whether or not the threshold value is 99 or less, it does not fall within the range of 1 to 89 that is equal to or less than the threshold value in the previous order. It is determined whether it is in the range. In this embodiment, the threshold values are determined as 89, 99, 119, 169, 199, 214, and 229 in order from the smallest value, but conversely, 229, 214, 199, 169, 119, and the like from the largest value. 99 and 89 may be determined. The same applies to the determination using other threshold values shown below.

  Note that the threshold value in the normal state (low probability / low base state, that is, probability variation / short time state) may always be set without determining the gaming state in step S225. Even in such a configuration, the range of determination values is shared by at least the variation pattern type that is “non-reach” and the variation pattern type that is “super-reach”. It can be determined whether or not it is “out of” or “out of super reach”.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y of step S223), the CPU 56 uses the EXT data “05 (H)” indicating “small hit” as a symbol designating command. Is set (step S227).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a threshold for small hits (step S228). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 251, and in step S 232, determines that the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is equal to or less than the threshold value 251 (1 to 251), and varies. It is determined that “2B (H)” is set as the EXT data of the category command (see FIG. 16). In the case of a small hit, it may be determined that the EXT data “2B (H)” is set without performing the threshold determination.

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the type of jackpot based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227. Is determined (step S229). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning effect processing in step S1217 is executed), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type determination table (first 1D) shown in FIG. Using the special symbol 131a, it is determined whether the big hit type is "normal big hit", "probable big hit", or "sudden probable big hit". When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing at step S1228 is executed), the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 131b is used to determine whether the big hit type is “ordinary big hit”, “probable big hit”, or “suddenly probable big hit”.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the symbol designation command (step S230). In this case, when it is determined that the “normal big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data “02 (H)” indicating that the “normal big hit” is set in the symbol designation command. If it is determined that “probability big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data “03 (H)” indicating “probability big hit” to the symbol designation command. When it is determined that “suddenly probable big hit”, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data “04 (H)” indicating “suddenly probable big hit” to the symbol designation command.

  And CPU56 sets each threshold value for jackpots according to the jackpot type determined by step S229 (step S231).

  For example, the CPU 56 sets the thresholds 74 and 149 when it is determined as “ordinary big hit”. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or smaller than the threshold 74 in step S232 described later, and if it is equal to or smaller than the threshold 74 (that is, 1 to 74). Is determined to set “20 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold value is 149 or less (that is, 75 to 149), it is determined that “21 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If it is not less than or equal to the threshold value 149 (that is, 150 to 251), it is determined that “22 (H)” or “23 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16).

  Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines “probable big hit”, the threshold values 38, 79, and 149 are set. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or smaller than the threshold value 38 in step S232 described later, and if it is equal to or smaller than the threshold value 38 (that is, 1 to 38). Is determined to set “24 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold value is 79 or less (that is, 39 to 79), it is determined that “25 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold value is 149 or less (that is, 80 to 149), it is determined that “26 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold value is not less than 149 (ie, 150 to 251), it is determined that “27 (H)” or “28 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16).

  Further, for example, if the CPU 56 determines “suddenly promising big hit”, it sets the threshold 100. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is less than or equal to the threshold value 100 in step S232 described later, and if it is less than or equal to the threshold value 100 (that is, 1 to 100). Is determined to set “29 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold is not less than 100 (that is, 101 to 251), it is determined that “2A (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the threshold value set in steps S226, S228, and S231 and the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 to determine which value of the random number for variation pattern type determination. It is determined whether it is within the range of the determination value (step S232).

  In steps S226, S228, and S231, instead of setting a predetermined threshold value, a variation pattern type determination table (see FIGS. 9 and 10) is set, and in step S232, the set variation pattern type is set. A determination table may be used to determine the range of the variation pattern type determination random number and which variation pattern type.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result to the variable category command (step S233). Specifically, the CPU 56 determines “00 (H)” to “0 A (H)”, “20 (H)” as shown in FIG. 16 according to which variation pattern type is determined in step S232. ”To“ 2B (H) ”is set to the EXT data of the variable category command.

  In this embodiment, even if it is determined that the winning prize is determined to be a big hit or a small win, it is determined which range the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is in the same range. When it is determined that it is a win, the range of the random number for determining the variation pattern type may not be determined. Then, when a big win or a small win is received, a symbol designating command indicating that the determination at the time of winning is made may be transmitted, and a variation category command comprehensively indicating that the variation pattern type of a big hit or a small hit may be transmitted. . For example, although the production control microcomputer 100 does not specifically show which variation pattern type, the variation indicated that it will be one of the big hit variation pattern types. Based on the reception of the category command, a prefetch notice effect described later may be executed.

  21 and 22 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step 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 yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is performed. finish. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. And in the special symbol normal processing that is executed after the timer interruption that occurs after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demo designation is repeated based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command sent flag is set. What is necessary is just to control not to transmit a command. 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 step S51, the CPU 56 does not check the value of the total reserved memory number, but checks whether or not data is set in the first area of the reserved specific area. If it is not set, it may be determined that there is no reserved storage, and the process may proceed to step S51A.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 19A) is data indicating “first”. (Step S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in step S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for one special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol (step S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in step S52), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54). ).

  By executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the first special symbol changes in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls win the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Display or variable display of the second special symbol is executed. In this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display or the second special symbol variation display is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. However, it may be configured to preferentially execute the variable display of either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In this case, for example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it is easy to start a winning at the second starting winning port 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15 and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. You may be made to give priority to the variable display of special symbols.

  Note that when the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the process of step S1217 is performed on the condition that the hourly flag is not set in the start port switch passing process shown in FIG. Run.

  Next, the CPU 56 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 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 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 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved memory number counter, 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 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. 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 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1. In addition, the CPU 56 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. Stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 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 56 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 (step S58).

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S1216 or step S1227 of the start-port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold 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. 8) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and if they match, executes the process of determining the big hit or the small hit It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the gaming state or the short-time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be a probable big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Reset at timing.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 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 (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

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

  In step S71, the CPU 56 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 (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8D. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects a big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step 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, one of “1”, “3”, and “7”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. 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 “normal big hit” is decided, “3” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol. If “probable big hit” is determined, “7” is determined 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.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S76).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C (FIG. 9A) as tables used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) To (C)) is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 9D) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. )) Is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S95). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of shifting to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is usually determined to be a big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit, set in the process of ending the big hit game, and the timing of digesting the number of times or the special symbol changes when it is determined to be a big hit It is reset when the display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S99.

  If the time flag is not set (N in Step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Step S96). If the total pending storage number is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135A for detachment as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 10A) is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the total pending storage number is 3 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table for deviation as a table used to determine one of the plurality of variation pattern types. 135B (see FIG. 10B) is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135C for deviation as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. 10C) is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In this embodiment, when the total pending storage number is 3 or more by executing the processing of steps S95 to S99, the variation pattern type determination table 135B for loss shown in FIG. 10B is selected. The Further, when the gaming state is the short-time state (including the case of the probability variation state), the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C shown in FIG. 10C is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S102, which will be described later. If the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the process changes in step S105. Short reach variation non-reach PA1-2 is determined as a pattern (see FIG. 12). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the short-time state (including the case where the probability variation state is included) or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortening variation may be performed. .

  In this embodiment, even if the gaming state is a short-time state, if the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0, or 1), the shortened The fluctuation display of fluctuation may not be performed. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S95, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is substantially zero. The determination table 135A (see FIG. 10A) may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer) and selects it in the process of steps S92, S94, S97, S98 or S99. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 11) as tables used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. ), One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 12) is selected (step S103). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S103. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S105). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S106).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (step S107). For example, a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S33 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S108). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S109).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S99 and S102 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, the variation pattern type determination table for non-reach (including the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3 shown in FIG. 10) and the variation pattern type determination table for reach (FIG. 10). Normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6, including super CA2-7 fluctuation pattern types), and select one of the fluctuation pattern type determination tables based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number, depending on the total reserved memory number (which may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number), Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases. In this case, for example, whether the CPU 56 matches the determination value assigned to the common range of the reach determination table in determining whether “super-reach out” or “non-reach out” occurs in the winning effect processing. By determining whether or not, it may be determined in advance whether or not to reach. In addition, considering that the execution ratio of the notice effect is reduced, as shown in this embodiment, the “super-reach out” is performed depending on the variation pattern type without performing the lottery process using the random number for reach determination. It is preferable that a continuous notice effect is performed by determining whether or not “non-reach” will occur.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 13) according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, when the big hit type is a probable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Specifically, whether or not it is a probable big hit can be determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “02”. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command when the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is a sudden probability variation big hit can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “03”. Then, when neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is obtained (that is, when it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 2 designation command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S116), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S118).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S119).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S125), and when the variable time timer times out (step S126), the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (step S304). The updated value is updated (step S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Then, a control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (step S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S140 (step S133).

  If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability change flag indicating the probability change state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state if set (step S134). Control to send a big hit start designation command to the microcomputer 100 is performed (step S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is normally jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a normal big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). .

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S136).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which the effect display device 9 notifies that the jackpot has occurred, for example) is set in the jackpot display time timer (step S137). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, 2 times in the case of a sudden probable big hit) is set in the big prize opening number counter (step S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S139).

  In step S140, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is set. If the probability variation flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S141). When the time reduction flag is set (that is, when the time change state is not controlled and only the time reduction state is controlled), the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is- 1 (step S142).

  Next, when the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S144), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S145). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S146).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S147). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S148). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S149). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S150). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S151).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S147), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S152).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, a big hit end 1 designation command is transmitted when it is a normal big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is sent when it is a probable big hit, and a small hit / abrupt is sudden when it is a sudden probable big hit. Send a probable jackpot end designation command. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (the big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

  In step S164, 1 is subtracted from the value of the jackpot end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S165). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether the big hit type is a probability change big hit or a sudden probability change big hit (step S166). Note that whether or not the probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit is, specifically, whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02” to “03”. This can be determined by checking. If neither the probability change big hit nor the sudden probability change big hit is present (that is, if it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets the time reduction flag and shifts the gaming state to the time reduction state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in a time reduction number counter for counting the number of time reductions (step S168). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S169). Then, control goes to a step S173.

  If the probability change big hit or the sudden probability change big hit, the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability change state (step S170). Also, a time reduction flag is set (step S171). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability change state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S172). Then, control goes to a step S173.

  In this embodiment, the time reduction flag set in steps S167 and S171 is also used to determine whether or not to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 or increase the number of times of opening. In this case, specifically, in the normal symbol process (see step S27), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time reduction flag is set when the normal symbol variation display result is a win. If so, control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 15 by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. The time reduction flag set in steps S167 and S171 is used to determine whether or not to shorten the special symbol variation time.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S173).

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the gaming state concealment period and the gaming state notification effect. When a big hit is usually generated, after the big hit game is finished, as shown in FIG. 28, the game state is controlled to the short-time state until the special symbol variable display is executed 100 times (step in FIG. 27). (See S167 and S168). Meanwhile, the gaming state is a non-probable change state (low probability state). When the special symbol variable display is executed 100 times, the gaming state shifts to a normal state (low probability state and non-time-short state). It should be noted that the control of the short time until the variable display of the special symbol is executed 100 times is expressed as “100 time short states”, and the end of the time short state is “100 time short states end” Sometimes expressed. In addition, when a probabilistic big hit or a sudden probable big hit has occurred, after the big hit game is over, the gaming state is controlled to the short-time state (see step S171 in FIG. 27). In the time-short state that is controlled after the probability variation big hit or the sudden probability variation big hit occurs, the time-short state is controlled until the next big hit occurs.

  When a big hit occurs, the effect mode shifts to the effect mode of the game state concealment period. The gaming state concealment period is a period during which an effect that makes it difficult to determine whether or not the gaming state is a probabilistic state is performed, and is hereinafter referred to as a latent period.

  In this embodiment, the pre-reading effect based on the start winning prize is executed. However, as shown in FIG. 10, there is a method of selecting the variation pattern based on the random number value in the short time state and the normal state. Since they are different, there are cases where the variation pattern determined for the reserved memory in the winning effect processing (see FIG. 20) in the short time state and the variation pattern actually executed based on the reserved memory may be different. Therefore, in this embodiment, the pre-reading effect in a predetermined mode is executed during the 100th variation display from the 8th variation display (variable display next to the 92nd variable display) before the time reduction state ends. Do not. That is, the execution of the prefetch notice is limited.

  The pre-reading effect in a predetermined mode that is prohibited from being executed is a pre-reading effect in a mode in which the manner of selecting the variation pattern based on the random number value is different between the short-time state and the normal state. That is, when a determination value is assigned to each of a plurality of aspects and a pre-reading effect aspect is selected by comparing a predetermined random number value with the determination value, the determination value assignment method is different (for example, the time-saving state). In the normal state, a decision value assignment method that is not selected is adopted.

  The reason for limiting the execution of the pre-reading effect from the eighth fluctuation display before the time-short state is ended is that the maximum value (upper limit value) of the total pending storage number is 8.

  However, if such control is performed, a period in which execution of the pre-reading effect is restricted occurs, so that the player can grasp that the gaming state is in a low probability state and is executed in the latent period. The effect of rendering the game state unrecognizable is diminished.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, even when the probability variation big hit or the sudden probability variation big hit occurs, even when the time-short state is controlled, the time-short state (in this case, also the probability variation state) is first controlled. The prefetch effect is limited during the 92nd variable display to the 100th variable display. By controlling in such a manner, it is possible to prevent the player from grasping the gaming state due to the occurrence of the prefetch notice restriction period in which execution of the prefetch effect is restricted.

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing effects during the incubation period. Before the latent effect is started, the background in the effect display device 9 is displayed as “sky” (background of the non-latent period) as shown in FIGS. Then, as shown in FIG. 29D, the background is displayed as “underwater”.

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing a gaming state notification effect. The gaming state notification effect is executed when the 100th variable display is executed after being controlled to the short-time state, but in this embodiment, when the gaming state is controlled to the probability change state, As shown in FIG. 30A, a display effect is performed such that the character image 9a pops out of the treasure box 9f. Further, when the gaming state is not controlled to be in a probable state (in the case of a low probability state), as shown in FIG. 30B, the character image 9d (a character image that gives a darker impression than the character image 9a) A display effect is executed such that) jumps out of the treasure chest 9f.

  Note that the effects shown in FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 are examples, and effects using effects other than the character image (for example, effects using sound effects, light emitters, and background images) are performed as effects during the incubation period. Also good. In addition, for the game state notification effect, an effect using an effect other than the character image (for example, an effect using a sound effect, a light emitter, or a background image) may be performed.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S706). Further, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the combined hold storage display unit 18c is executed (step S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 13 and FIG. 14) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  33 to 36 are flowcharts showing specific examples of command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 has the display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) formed in the RAM. Store in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S619), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmed command reception flag (step S620).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S622).

  If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag (step S624).

  If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (step S625), the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S626). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (step S627), the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S628).

  If the received effect control command is a power-on specification command (initialization specification command) (step S631), the effect control CPU 101 displays an initial screen on the effect display device 9 indicating that the initialization process has been executed. Control is performed (step S632). The initial screen includes an initial display of predetermined production symbols.

  If the received effect control command is a power failure recovery designation command (step S633), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) is displayed. Display control is performed (step S634), and a power failure recovery flag is set (step S635).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 1 designation command (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag (step S642). If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 2 designation command (step S643), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag (step S644). If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (step S645), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command reception flag (step S646).

  If the received effect control command is any of the symbol designation commands (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received symbol designation command as the first free winning command storage area formed in the RAM. (Step S652).

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the command storage area at the start winning prize. As shown in FIG. 37, an area (storage areas 1 to 8) corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total pending storage number is secured in the start winning command storage area. In this embodiment, as shown in steps S1218 to S1221 and S1229 to S1232 of the start port switch passing process shown in FIG. 18, there is a start winning to the first start winning port 13 or the second start winning port 14. Sometimes, within one timer interrupt, there are four commands: design designation command, variation category command, start prize designation command (first start prize designation command or second start prize designation command), and total pending storage number designation command Sent as a set. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 37, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area, a symbol designation command, a variation category command, a start prize designation command, and a combined pending storage number designation command can be stored in association with each other. Thus, a storage area is secured.

  In this embodiment, in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 stores commands in the first storage area that is vacant in the start winning command storage area in the order received. In this embodiment, the command transmission is performed in the order of the symbol designation command, the variation category command, the start winning designation command, and the total pending storage number designation command within one timer interruption. As shown in FIG. 37, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8, a symbol designation command, a variation category command, a start winning designation command, and a combined pending storage number designation command are stored in this order. FIG. 37 shows an example in which commands are stored in the storage areas 1 to 5.

  In the example shown in FIG. 37, a total pending storage number designation command (7) that designates the total pending storage number 7 in the storage area in which up to seven pending memories have occurred in the previous fluctuation display and the latest command is stored. C207 (H)) is stored, and thereafter, the storage state of the command storage area at the time of the start winning prize is shown in the situation where one hold memory is consumed and the variable display based on the second hold memory is started. .

  In addition, each command stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 37 is the timing at which the variation display of the production symbol is started (specifically, the production design symbol every time the variation display of the production symbol is started). It is deleted from what is stored in the first storage area 1 (in step S8022 of the variation start process), and the contents of the start winning command storage area are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 36, when a new effect symbol variation display is started, each command stored in the storage area 1 is deleted and each command stored in the storage area 2 is stored. Each command stored in the storage area 3 is shifted to the storage area 2 and each command stored in the storage area 4 is shifted to the storage area 3 and stored in the storage area 5. Each command is shifted to the storage area 4.

  In this embodiment, when a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a startup prize designation command, and a combined pending storage number designation command received when a starting prize is generated are comprehensively expressed, Say. Further, among the commands at the time of starting winning, a starting winning designation command and a combined pending storage number designation command which are commands for designating information capable of recognizing that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased, When expressed in a comprehensive manner, it is also called reserved storage information. In addition, a symbol designation command which is a command indicating whether or not the big hit or the small hit is determined in the winning effect processing at the time of starting winning (see FIG. 20), the determination result of the big hit type, the determination result of the variation pattern type, and When the variable category command is comprehensively expressed, it is also referred to as a winning determination result designation command or determination result information.

  If the received effect control command is any variation category command (step S653), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation category command in each storage area 1 of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Are stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designating command is stored (step S654).

  If the received effect control command is the first start prize designation command (step S655), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received first start prize designation command in each start prize command storage area formed in the RAM. Of the storage areas 1 to 8, the latest symbol designating command and variable category command are stored in the storage area (step S656).

  If the received effect control command is the second start prize designation command (step S657), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received second start prize designation command in each start prize command storage area formed in the RAM. Of the storage areas 1 to 8, the latest symbol designating command and variation category command are stored in the storage area (step S658).

  If the received production control command is a combined pending storage number designation command (step S659), the production control CPU 101 uses the received aggregate pending storage number designation command for each start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Of the storage areas 1 to 8, the latest symbol designation command, variation category command, and start winning designation command are stored in the storage area (step S660).

  If the received effect control command is a total pending storage number subtraction designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 erases the first on-hold display in the total on-hold storage display unit 18c and sets the remaining on-hold display to 1. Shifting is performed one by one, and the total pending storage number display in the total pending storage display portion 18c is updated (step S662A). For example, when the first to fifth hold displays on the combined hold storage display unit 18c are lit up, the first hold display is deleted when the combined hold storage number subtraction designation command is received. At the same time, the second hold display is shifted to the first display area, the third hold display is shifted to the second display area, and the fourth display is displayed. The held display that has been displayed is shifted to the third display area, and the held display that has been displayed fifth is shifted to the fourth display area.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 holds the target of the notice of the pre-reading notice effect in the effect mode of “change in holding ball” described later (that is, the first special display or the second special display described later). If the display is erased), the pre-reading notice execution flag corresponding to the set “change in holding ball” is reset (step S662B).

  If the received effect control command is a customer waiting demonstration designation command (step S663), the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display a predetermined customer waiting demonstration screen on the effect display device 9 (step S664). In addition, the customer waiting demonstration screen is not displayed immediately based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, but after the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received, the customer waits for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds). The display of the waiting demonstration screen may be started.

  If it is the received effect control command normal state designation command (step S666), the effect control CPU 101 resets the performance change state flag and the time reduction state flag (step S667).

  If the received effect control command is a time reduction state designation command (step S668), the effect control CPU 101 sets a time reduction state flag (step S669). Further, the value of the counter for the number of changes after the time reduction is initialized to 0 (step S670).

  If the received effect control command is a probability change state designation command (step S671), the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability change state flag (step S672).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S691). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  If the received effect control command does not correspond to any effect control command to be received, the flag corresponding to the effect control command is not set.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a pre-reading notice effect determining process for determining the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect and the effect mode (step S800A).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S806 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is realized. However, the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is realized. Control related to variable display and control related to variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  Production symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the production control command (design confirmation designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the production symbol (decoration symbol) is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) Control to derive and display. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display processing (step S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of big hit or small hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (step S805).

  Big hit game processing (step S805): Control during big hit game or small hit game is performed. For example, when a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (step S806).

  Big hit end effect process (step S806): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state or the small hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 39 and FIG. 40 are flowcharts showing the prefetch notice effect determination process (step S800A). In the pre-read notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a command at the time of starting winning is newly received (step S6001). Specifically, it is confirmed by determining whether or not a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a startup prize designation command, and a combined pending storage number designation command are newly stored in the start prize command storage area shown in FIG. it can. If it has not been newly received, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the command at the time of starting winning is newly received, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether any pre-reading notice execution flag indicating that the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed is set. (Step S6002). Note that the pre-reading notice execution flag is set in the process of step S6013 described later. If any pre-reading notice execution flag is set, the process proceeds to step S6020.

  Note that, by executing the process of step S6002, in this embodiment, the determination process of the prefetching notice effect is executed on the condition that the prefetching notice effect is not being executed. Since the pre-reading notice execution flag is already set after starting the pre-reading notice effect, the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the already determined effect form without executing the pre-reading notice effect determination process again. The In addition, if a pre-learning pre-announcement effect is performed when a pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the determination result at the time of a “non-reach” prize, the super-reach is switched from the pre-reading notice effect that is being executed. Or a jackpot effect (for example, a reach notice or a jackpot notice) may be executed. Note that the process of determining whether or not there is a pre-reading notice execution flag in step S6002 may not be provided, and the processes after step S6003 may be executed regardless of whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is being executed.

  If no pre-reading notice execution flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 extracts all the variation category commands stored in the start winning command storage area, and 1 based on each of the extracted variation category commands. It is checked whether or not all the variation category commands stored as the winning determination result for the previous start winning are the variation category 1 command (command C600 (H), non-reach CA2-1 designation) (step S6003). . If all of them are variable category 1 commands or variable category 9 commands, the process proceeds to step S6004. If even one variation category command other than the variation category 1 command and the variation category 9 command is included, the process proceeds to step S6020 without executing the processing of steps S6004 to S6018.

  By executing the processing of step S6003, in this embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect is executed on the condition that all the fluctuation displays until the notice of the fluctuation display to be noticed are all “non-reach”. To do. Such a configuration prevents a situation in which the continuity of the pre-reading notice effect is impaired due to the reach effect interrupting in the middle of the pre-reading notice effect. However, whether or not all the variation displays up to the advance notice target are the change category 1 or the change category 9 command in step S6003 is executed, and all the change displays up to the advance notice target are “non-reach”. Regardless of whether or not, the processing after step S6004 may be executed.

  If it is confirmed in the process of step S6003 that all the commands are the variation category 1 command or the variation category 9 command, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the time reduction state flag is set (step S6004). If the time reduction state flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 selects the prefetching notice allocation table B as a table for determining the presence / absence of the prefetching notice effect and the effect mode of the prefetching notice effect (step S6005). If the time-short state flag is set, the CPU 101 for effect control has a value in the range of 93 to 100 after the time-short time variation count counter (counter representing the number of times of change display executed after becoming short-time state). (Step S6006).

  When the value of the number of times of change after time reduction is a value in the range of 93 to 100, the prefetch notice allocation table C is selected (step S6010). When the value of the number of changes after the time reduction is not in the range of 93 to 100, the prefetch notice allocation table A is selected (step S6007).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a prefetching notice effect mode determining random number for determining the effect type of the prefetching notice effect, and extracts the value of the extracted prefetching notice effect mode determination random number based on the received variation category command. Is determined as to which of the judgment values included in the prefetching notice allocation table selected in the processes of steps S6005, S6007, and S6010, the execution presence / absence of the prefetching notice effect and the production mode are determined (step S6011). ).

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a prefetching notice allocation table showing distribution of prefetching notice effects. The prefetch notice allocation table is stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100. When the current gaming state is a short-time state and the number of executed fluctuations (the number of fluctuation display since the short-time state has been reached) is not any of 92 to 99 (the fluctuation display to be started is 93 to 100) When it is not the first time, the effect control CPU 101 uses the pre-reading notice allocation table A in the normal state shown in FIG. 41A selected in step S6009 to indicate the received variation category command. Based on the winning pattern determination result of the variation pattern type to be determined, an effect mode of the prefetch notice effect is determined.

  In addition, although the determination value corresponding to the production | presentation aspect of prefetching notice effect is set in the prefetching notice allocation table, FIG. 41 has described the number of the judgment values. Moreover, in this embodiment, the value of the pre-reading notice effect mode determination random number is updated in the range of 1 to 20, for example, in the process of step S706 in FIG.

  In this embodiment, when the look-ahead notice allocation table A is used, the CPU 101 for effect control is a change pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 by a change category command (that is, a specific effect such as reach or pseudo-ream is accompanied). If the winning determination result indicating that there is no “non-reach” (specifically, when the command C608 (H) is received) is shown in FIG. As described above, it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” or “mode shift”. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 indicates a winning determination result indicating that the variation pattern type is the super CA2-7 variation pattern type (that is, “super-reaching is lost”) (specifically, the variation category command). (When command C609 (H) or command C60A (H) has been received), as shown in FIG. 41 (A), “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”, “mode transition”, “ It is decided to execute the pre-reading notice effect of any effect mode of “countdown” or “reserved ball change”. In addition, the winning control result indicating that the effect control CPU 101 is a variation pattern type of super CA3-3 or super CA3-4 (that is, “super reach big hit”) is shown by the variation category command. In the case (specifically, when the command C622 (H) or the command C623 (H), the command C626 (H), the command C627 (H) or the command C628 (H) is received), FIG. As shown in (A), it is decided to execute a pre-reading notice effect of any one of the effect modes of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol change”, “mode shift”, “countdown”, and “change in reserved ball”. .

  The specific contents of each pre-reading notice effect of “change in variation mode at the time of symbol variation”, “mode transition”, “countdown”, and “change in reserved ball” will be described later.

  If the current game state is not the time-short state (in this embodiment, it is not the probability change state), the production control CPU 101 performs pre-reading notice allocation in the normal state shown in FIG. 41B selected in step S6009. Using Table B, the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect is determined based on the winning pattern determination result of the variation pattern type indicated by the received variation category command.

  When the pre-reading notice allocation table B is used, the effect control CPU 101 uses the change category command to change to the non-reach CA 2-1 or non-reach CA 2-2 change pattern type (that is, the reach is accompanied by a specific effect such as reach or pseudo-ream). If the winning determination result indicating that there is no “non-reach” (specifically, when the command C600 (H) or the command C601 (H) is received) is shown in FIG. As shown in 41 (B), it is decided to execute the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode of “change of variation mode at the time of symbol variation” or “mode shift”. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 indicates a winning determination result indicating that the variation pattern type is the super CA2-7 variation pattern type (that is, “super-reaching is lost”) (specifically, the variation category command). (When command C607 (H) is received), as shown in FIG. 41 (B), “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”, “mode transition”, “countdown”, “holding ball” It is decided to execute the pre-reading notice effect of any effect mode of “change”. In addition, the winning control result indicating that the effect control CPU 101 is a variation pattern type of super CA3-3 or super CA3-4 (that is, “super reach big hit”) is shown by the variation category command. In the case (specifically, when the command C622 (H) or the command C623 (H), the command C626 (H), the command C627 (H) or the command C628 (H) is received), FIG. As shown in (B), it is decided to execute the pre-reading notice effect of any one of the effect modes of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol change”, “mode shift”, “countdown”, and “change in reserved ball”. .

  When the current gaming state is in the short-time state and the number of executed fluctuations (the number of fluctuation display since the short-time state has been reached) is any of 92 to 99 (the fluctuation display to be started is 93 to 100) At any time, the effect control CPU 101 uses the pre-reading notice allocation table C in the normal state shown in FIG. 41C selected in step S6009 to indicate the received variation category command. Based on the winning pattern determination result of the variation pattern type to be determined, an effect mode of the prefetch notice effect is determined.

  When the pre-reading notice allocation table C is used, the effect control CPU 101 indicates a winning determination result indicating that the change pattern type of the super CA 2-7 is obtained by the change category command (that is, “super reach is lost”). In the case of being changed (specifically, when the command C60A (H) is received), as shown in FIG. 41 (C), “change in change mode at the time of change in symbol”, “mode shift” , It is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode of “reserved ball change”. In addition, the winning control result indicating that the effect control CPU 101 is a variation pattern type of super CA3-3 or super CA3-4 (that is, “super reach big hit”) is shown by the variation category command. In the case (specifically, when the command C623 (H) or the command C628 (H) is received), as shown in FIG. 41 (C), “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”, “ It is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect of any effect mode of “mode shift” or “reserved ball change”.

  In this embodiment, the determination value that is determined to be a super reach variation pattern in the case of a loss is 220 to 251 (determination value during the non-advantageous state) in the probability variation state or the short time state (FIG. 10C). reference). The determination value determined to be a super reach variation pattern in the case of a big hit is 220 to 251 or 80 to 251 (the determination value during the advantageous state) (see FIGS. 9A and 9B). In any case, if the extracted random number value (specifically, the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination) is 230 to 251 (the common determination value), the variation pattern becomes super reach. Therefore, when the prefetching notice allocation table C shown in FIG. 41C is used, the effect control CPU 101 relates to the prefetching notice when it receives the variable category command 11 command, the variable category command 24 command, or the variable category command 29 command. Since the determination is performed, during the limited period, when the extracted random number value is in the range of the common determination value (for example, 230 to 251), the determination regarding the pre-reading notice is executed. During the restriction period, for example, the variation category 10 corresponding to the case where the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 220 to 229 is not included in the determination target.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the pre-reading notice allocation table C, the determination value is set for the “countdown” effect form corresponding to the confirmed notice effect form executed only when the variable display form is super reach. Although not assigned (that is, the “countdown” effect mode is not executed), the determination value may also be assigned to the “countdown” effect mode.

  In this embodiment, in the pre-reading notice allocation table C, a determination value is assigned to the effect mode “change in the number of holds” (that is, the effect mode “change in the number of holds” can be executed). However, the determination value may not be assigned to the effect mode of “change in the number of holds”. In that case, the effect mode of “change in the number of holds” also corresponds to the fixed notice effect mode that is prohibited from being executed in the limited period.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the prefetching notice allocation table C is used for the limited period, the extracted random number value is common to both the determination value during the advantageous state and the determination value during the non-advantageous state. If the value is within the range of the included judgment value, the judgment regarding the pre-reading notice will be executed, but during the limited period, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is low. For the mode and “mode transition” effect mode, when the extracted random number value is outside the range of determination values that are included in both the determination value during advantageous state and the determination value during non-advantageous state (as an example, Even when a variable category 10 command is received), the pre-reading notice may be executable.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 41A, 41B, and 41C, in this embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect of the effect modes of “countdown” and “change of reserved ball” is determined at the time of winning. Selected only if the result is "Super Reach". Therefore, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the “countdown” effect mode, at least the expectation that becomes a big hit in the variable display that is the object of the determination at the time of winning is high, and the interest in the game can be improved. In addition, when the determination result at the time of winning is “non-reach”, the pre-counter notice effect according to the “countdown” effect mode and the “reserved ball change” effect mode is not executed, so the “countdown” effect mode and “ The look-ahead notice effect by the effect mode of “reserved ball change” corresponds to an effect in which super-reach or more (“or more” means a loss or super hit with a super-reach effect) is determined.

  In this embodiment, in the limit period of the pre-reading notice, the notice effect of the limited presentation mode is executed on condition that it is possible to avoid the inconsistency between the pre-reading notice effect and the target of the notice. The pre-reading notice effect may not be executed at all.

  In the process of step S6011, it is desirable that the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not a big hit game is being played, and if it is during a big hit game, it is desirable to decide not to forcibly perform the prefetching notice effect. . Whether or not the game is a big hit game, for example, confirms whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value (specifically, 4 to 6) indicating the big hit display process to the big hit end effect process. It can be determined by doing.

  Note that the pre-reading notice effect may be executed even during the big hit game. For example, it is not the timing at which a start win occurs and the command at the time of the start win is received, but in a specific round (for example, 10 rounds) in the big hit game, the symbol designation command stored in the start win command storage area or the fluctuation The category command may be read to determine whether to execute the prefetching notice effect, and the prefetching notice effect may be executed in the specific round. In this case, as a pre-reading notice effect, instead of a continuous aspect effect, for example, a so-called one-notification notification effect that informs that a big hit is fixed in a variable display after the end of the big hit game may be executed. Only the pre-reading notice effect similar to “holding ball change” may be executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it has been decided to execute the prefetch notice effect (step S6012). For example, if it is determined not to execute the prefetching notice effect because there is no distribution in the prefetching notice allocation tables A, B, and C, the process proceeds to step S6020.

  When it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 sets a pre-reading notice execution flag indicating that the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined according to the effect mode determined in step S6011. (Step S6013). In this case, for example, when the CPU 101 for effect control determines to execute the prefetch notice effect based on the reception of the variation category 1 command shown in FIG. Based on the result, the pre-reading notice execution flag indicating that the execution of the prefetching notice effect has been decided is set. Further, for example, when the CPU 101 for effect control determines to execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the reception of the variable category 8 command, the variable category 10 command, or the variable category 11 command shown in FIG. When “super reach is lost”, a reach pre-reading notice execution flag indicating that execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined based on the determination at the time of winning is set. Further, for example, the effect control CPU 101 executes the pre-reading notice effect based on the reception of the variation category 23 command, the variation category 24 command, the variation category 27 command, the variation category 28 command, or the variation category 29 command shown in FIG. If it is decided to do so, a big hit prefetching notice execution flag indicating that execution of the prefetching notice effect is decided based on the determination at the time of winning is set when “super reach big hit” is set.

  In this embodiment, the missed prefetching notice execution flag, the reach prefetching notice execution flag, and the jackpot prefetching notice execution flag are collectively referred to as a prefetching notice execution flag.

  In step S6013, a pre-reading notice execution flag is set, and information that can specify the effect mode determined in step S6011 is stored in the RAM. In this case, for example, a flag indicating that the effect mode is “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”, a flag indicating “mode shift”, a flag indicating “countdown”, “holding ball” A flag indicating “change” may be set in the RAM. Also, for example, when the pre-reading notice execution flag is composed of a plurality of bits (for example, 1 byte), a value that specifies which presentation mode is set in a predetermined bit of the pre-reading notice execution flag. By which, it may be possible to specify which production mode is determined.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets the current total number of pending storages in the variation counter (step S6014). In this case, the effect control CPU 101 sets the total pending storage number specified by the latest total pending storage number designation command stored in the start winning command storage area in the variation counter. The variation counter is a counter for counting the number of variation displays that are executed until the variation display that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is started. In this embodiment, when the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined during the variation display of the effect symbol, and the variation counter is set in the process of step S6014, the variation display during the execution is first performed. The value of the variation counter is decremented by 1 at the end of the time (see step S8314), and as a result, the variation counter is 0 until the variation display immediately before the variation display subject to the determination at the time of winning is pre-read. The notice effect ends. In step S6014, when the effect symbol variation display is not being performed, it is desirable that the effect control CPU 101 sets a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the current reserved storage number in the variation counter. With such a configuration, it is possible to end the pre-reading notice effect until the variation display immediately before the variation display subject to the determination at the time of winning, and the variation display subjected to the determination at the time of winning. It is possible to prevent both the pre-reading notice effect and the super reach effect from being performed in order to make the effect too busy.

  In this embodiment, when the effect of the determined pre-reading notice effect is “reserved ball change”, step S6014 is not executed and the variation counter is not set. When the pre-reading notice effect of the effect of “change in holding ball” is determined, the processing of steps S6016 to S6018 described later is executed, and at the timing when the start winning is generated and the command at the start winning is received. The pre-read notice effect is immediately started, and the notice target hold display is erased from the sum hold memory display unit 18c based on the receipt of the sum hold memory number subtraction designation command at the timing when the notice target change display is started. (See steps S661 to S662B), the prefetching notice effect is terminated.

  In the look-ahead notice allocation table shown in FIG. 41, the allocation is performed so that the selection ratio of each effect mode varies depending on the reliability that is a big hit. For example, each presentation mode is allocated so that the reliability that becomes a big hit becomes higher in the order of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”, “mode transition”, “countdown”, “change in reserved ball”. . In addition, the allocation method of each production | presentation aspect that the reliability which becomes a big hit becomes high is not restricted to such an order.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it has been decided to execute the pre-reading notice effect in the effect mode of “reserved ball change” (step S6015). Specifically, it can be confirmed by determining whether or not a pre-reading advance notice execution flag corresponding to the effect mode being “reserved ball change” is set. If the pre-reading notice effect of the “holding ball change” effect mode is not executed, the process proceeds to step S6020.

  In the case of executing the pre-reading notice effect of the “pending ball change” effect mode, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the latest start prize designation command stored in the start prize command storage area is the first start prize designation command. It is confirmed whether or not (step S6016). If the first start winning designation command is stored, the production control CPU 101 increments the first special display by one as the hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c (step S6017).

  In this embodiment, in a normal state (when the pre-reading notice effect is not performed), when a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs, a red round display (hereinafter referred to as a hold display) , The first normal display) is increased by one, and when a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs, a blue round display (hereinafter also referred to as a second normal display) is displayed as a hold display. Increase by one. Then, when the pre-reading notice effect of the “change in reserved ball” effect is started when the start winning is generated, the hold display is increased by one in a special manner different from the normal time. In this embodiment, the star display is increased by one as a special mode. Further, if a pre-reading notice effect is started when a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs, the red star display (also referred to as a first special display) is increased by one and the second start If the pre-reading notice effect is to be started when the start winning to the winning opening 14 occurs, the blue star display (also referred to as second special display) is increased by one.

  In this embodiment, the star-shaped hold display is increased as the pre-reading advance notice effect of the “holding ball change” effect mode. However, the present embodiment is not limited to such a mode. The aspect of the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode of “change of reserved ball”, such as increasing the heart-shaped hold display, is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. In addition, as a pre-reading notice effect of the “reserved ball change” effect mode, it is possible to execute an effect of a plurality of types such as a star display, a gold color display, and a heart shape display, and depending on which effect mode it is The degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit may be varied.

  If the latest start winning designation command is not the first start winning designation command (that is, if the second start winning designation command is stored), the production control CPU 101 holds the sum in the total hold storage display unit 18c. As the display, the second special display is increased by one (step S6018).

  As described above, when the process of steps S6016 to S6018 is executed, and it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode of “holding ball change” is executed, a start winning is generated and a command at the time of starting winning is issued. The pre-reading notice effect in the effect mode of “change in holding ball” is immediately started at the received timing.

  In step S6020, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the latest start winning designation command stored in the start winning command storage area is the first start winning designation command. If the first start winning designation command is stored, the production control CPU 101 increases the first normal display by one as the hold display in the total hold storage display unit 18c (step S6021).

  If the latest start winning designation command is not the first start winning designation command (that is, if the second start winning designation command is stored), the production control CPU 101 holds the sum in the total hold storage display unit 18c. As a display, the second normal display is increased by one (step S6022).

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8011). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8002 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8012). That is, the display control result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the design symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means by executing the processing of step S8012 by the CPU 101 for effect control. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. If the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines in step S8012 the chance stop symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream. The combination of the jackpot symbol that is not reachable and the symbol that is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. In addition, when it is determined in step S8012 that the production control CPU 101 executes the continuous production of the production mode of “change in the variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”, the so-called chance eye symbol is used as the stop symbol of the production symbol. (For example, a combination of symbols that do not reach, such as “223” and “445”, but that is not one reach and one symbol is shifted). The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8012, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine a stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 44, when the received display result designation command indicates a normal big hit or a probable big hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command or a display result 3 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols having three symbols as stop symbols. In the case of a loss (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. When the received display result designation command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control Determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as stop symbols. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol (decoration symbol).

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other to generate the stop symbol of the effect symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number.

  As for the effect symbols, a stop symbol that recalls a big hit is called a big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 uses the effect display device 9 to display a notice effect (a notice effect other than the pre-reading notice effect. (Notice announcement effect.) Is executed or a notice effect setting process for setting the effect mode of the notice effect is executed (step S8013).

  In addition, when the short-time state flag is set (step S8014), the effect control CPU 101 increments the value of the short-time short time variation counter for counting the number of variations in the short-time state (step S8015).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the after-short-time variation number counter is 100. If not, the process proceeds to step S8018. If it is 100, a process table corresponding to the variation pattern and the gaming state notification effect is selected (step S8017). When a pre-reading notice effect and other notice effects are executed, a process table including data for executing the pre-reading notice effect and other notice effects is selected in the process of step S8017. Then, control goes to a step S8019.

  In the process of step S8017, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the probability change notification effect (FIG. 30 (FIG. 30) is set when the probability change state flag is set, that is, when the gaming state is the probability change state (high probability state). A process table corresponding to the effect illustrated in A) is selected. When the probability variation state flag is not set, that is, when the gaming state is a low probability state, the process table corresponding to the non-probability variation notification effect (the effect illustrated in FIG. 30B) is selected.

  The process table selected in step S8017 includes, for example, data for executing the effects illustrated in FIGS. 30A and 30B one second before the end of the variable display. That is, in this embodiment, the gaming state notification effect is executed at 1 second before the end of the variable display, but such execution timing is an example, and the gaming state notification is performed at an arbitrary timing during the variable display. Production can be performed. Moreover, you may perform a game state alerting | presentation effect after completion | finish of a fluctuation display.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 changes the background in the effect display device 9 to the background of the non-latent period (see FIGS. 29A to 29C) when the game state notification effect is executed. However, even when the game state notification effect is executed, the background of the incubation period may be continued when the effect that notifies that the game state shown in FIG.

  In step S8018, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the pre-reading notice effect and other notice effects when executing the variation pattern, the prefetching notice effect, and other notice effects. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8019).

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of a process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 45 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  In addition, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) The control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as a production component is executed (step S8020). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27. Further, for example, when executing a pseudo-ream effect or a notice effect, the movable member 78 is moved by driving the motor 86, or the effect blades 79a and 79b are moved by driving the motor 87. Is done.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control so that the effect symbol is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8021). Next, the production control CPU 101 uses a start winning command (design designation command, variable category command, start winning designation command, and so on) stored in the first storage area (storage area 1) of the start winning command storage area. (Total pending storage number designation command) is deleted, and the content of the command storage area at the start winning prize is shifted (step S8022).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8023).

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the change time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8105). Further, for example, when executing a pseudo-ream effect or a notice effect, the movable member 78 is moved by driving the motor 86, or the effect blades 79a and 79b are moved by driving the motor 87. Is done.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether any of the pre-reading notice execution flags (except for the pre-reading notice execution flag corresponding to the prefetching notice effect corresponding to the effect of “holding ball change”) is set. Confirmation is made (step S8106). If any one of the pre-reading notice execution flags is set, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the effect mode determined in the pre-reading preview effect mode determining process of step S6011, Control is performed to execute the pre-reading notice effect in any effect mode of “transition” or “countdown” (step S8108). In addition, when it is determined to execute a pre-reading notice effect (however, a pre-reading notice effect of an effect mode other than “change in holding ball”), specifically, a predetermined time after the start of the change of the effect symbol At the timing when elapses, the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the corresponding effect mode. When the prefetching notice effect is executed, it is determined as Y in step S8106 at the timing of executing the prefetching notice effect, and the process of step S8108 is executed. Then, it is determined to be Y repeatedly in step S8106 until the prefetch notice effect is finished, and the process of step S8108 is executed.

  Then, if the change time timer has timed out (step S8111), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (step S803) (step S8112).

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when a fanfare effect or the like is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect or the like has not yet been executed, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. do not do.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (offset symbol, jackpot symbol) (step S8302). When neither the big winning symbol nor the small winning symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the lost symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the presentation control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8311.

  When the big win symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8304) and receives the big hit start designation command. It is checked whether a big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set or not (step S8305). . When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306). The effect control CPU 101 also resets the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag that has been set.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect (step S8307). Also, the process timer is started by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S8308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member control) In accordance with data 1, the production device (production display device 9 as production component, various lamps as production component, speaker 27 as production component, movable member 78 as production component and production blade accessory 79a, 79b ) Is executed (step S8309). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S8310).

  When it is determined that neither big win nor small win is made (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 determines any of the pre-reading advance notice execution flags (however, the “reserved ball change” effect mode). It is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice execution flag corresponding to the prefetching notice effect is set (step S8311). If it is set, the CPU 101 for effect control subtracts 1 from the value of the variation counter (step S8312). Further, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the variation counter after subtraction is 0 (step S8313). Then, if the value of the fluctuation counter is 0, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the pre-reading notice corresponding to the set pre-reading notice execution flag (however, the “preserving ball change” effect mode pre-reading notice effect). (Excluding the execution flag) is reset (step S8314). By executing such processing, in this embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect (effects other than “change in reserved ball”) is displayed until the change display one before the start of the change that has been determined for winning. Is executed, and the pre-reading notice execution flag is reset at the start of the variable display subject to the determination at the time of winning (the pre-reading notice is displayed during the variable display subject to the determination at the time of winning). There will be no directing). Note that the pre-reading notice effect may be executed even during the variable display that is the object of the determination at the time of winning.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8315). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process and the fourth symbol process. However, for example, because the symbol variation designation command is referred to in both the effect control process and the fourth symbol process, as shown in this embodiment, the effect symbol variation stop process or the like at the end of the variation. It is desirable to reset at the end of the big hit or at the end of the big hit effect processing. Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8316).

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S806) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the jackpot end effect timer is set (step S880). If the big hit end effect timer is set, the process proceeds to step S885. When the jackpot end effect timer is not set, the jackpot end designation command reception flag (the jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag, the jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag, the small hit / suddenly) indicating that the jackpot end designation command has been received. It is confirmed whether or not the probability variation big hit end command reception flag) is set (step S881). When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set, the jackpot end designation command reception flag (the jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag, the jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag, or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot termination designation command reception flag) ) Is reset (step S882), a value corresponding to the jackpot end display time is set in the jackpot end effect timer (step S883), and the jackpot end screen (screen for informing the end of the jackpot game) is displayed on the effect display device 9 Is displayed (step S884). Specifically, an instruction to display the big hit end screen is given to the VDP 109.

  In step S885, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end effect timer. Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end effect timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (step S886). If not, the process ends. There is a possibility that the execution control CPU 101 may interrupt the execution of the variable display of the second special symbol when the continuous notice effect is being executed based on the determination result at the time of winning for the start winning to the first starting winning opening 13. When such a situation actually occurs, it is preferable to control so that the continuous notice effect is interrupted. However, when such control is executed, the continuous notice execution flag is set. If the flag indicating that the continuous notice effect is interrupted is set, the continuous notice execution flag and the continuous notice interruption flag are reset. That is, when the change display of the second special symbol is interrupted and executed in the middle of the continuous notice effect, and the change display result of the second special symbol is a big hit, the interrupted remaining continuous It is preferable to perform control so as to end the continuous notice effect as it is without continuing the notice effect.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets the background in the effect display device 9 as the background in the incubation period (see FIG. 29D) (step S887).

  In this embodiment, when the big hit occurs, the production mode is always the production mode of the latent period, but whether or not to set the production mode of the latent period is determined by, for example, lottery using random numbers. May be.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S888).

  Next, a specific example of the production mode of the continuous notice effect will be described. 49 to 52 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of effects of the continuous notice effect. FIG. 49 shows a specific example of the effect mode of the continuous notice effect “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”. FIG. 50 shows a specific example of the effect mode of the continuous notice effect of “mode shift”. FIG. 51 shows a specific example of the effect mode of the continuous notice effect of “countdown”. FIG. 52 shows a specific example of the effect of the continuous notice effect of “reserved ball change”. 49 to 52, the aspect of the effect screen changes in the order of (1) (2) (3). Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 49 to 52, a determination at the time of winning is made with respect to the start winning to the first start winning opening 13, and the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol. In this case, a continuous notice effect is shown, but the determination at the time of winning is made for the start winning to the second start winning opening 14, and the change of the effect symbol is synchronized with the change display of the second special symbol. Even when the continuous notice effect is performed while the display is being executed, the continuous notice effect is executed in the same effect manner.

  First, referring to FIG. 49, a specific example of the effect of the pre-reading notice effect of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 49, first, as shown in FIG. 49 (2), when the change display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the change display of the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 49 (1). It is assumed that there is a start prize at the first start prize opening 13. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a winning effect process based on the newly-started winning (see step S1217). Then, a winning determination result designation command (design designation command, variable category command) according to the winning determination result is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (see steps S1218 and S1219). Further, within the same interruption, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits the first start winning designation command and the combined pending storage number designation command as the pending storage information (see steps S1220 and S1221), and the production control microcomputer 100 As shown in FIG. 49 (2), on the basis of the received first start winning designation command and the total pending storage number designation command, the pending display in the total pending storage display unit 18c (in this embodiment, the first normal Display) is incremented by 1 (see step S6021). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines to execute the prefetching notice effect based on the reception of the winning determination result designation command, and uses “change in variation mode at the time of symbol change” as an effect mode of the prefetching notice effect. "Is determined (see step S800A). Then, as shown in FIG. 49 (3), it is assumed that the fluctuation time has ended and the symbols are stopped and displayed (see step S8302). As shown in FIGS. 49 (1) and 49 (2), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is also executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 49 (3).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, and as shown in FIG. Is reduced by 1 (see step S662A), and the next effect symbol variation display is started. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 determines the chance eye symbol as the stop symbol of the effect symbol based on the fact that “change in the variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” is determined as the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect. . Then, as shown in FIG. 49 (5), the variation time ends and the chance symbol is stopped and displayed (see step S8302). In the case shown in FIG. 49 (4), the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol during the variation display of the effect symbol. Based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, as shown in FIG. 49 (5), the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, and as shown in FIG. 49 (6), the pending display in the total pending storage display section 18c. Is reduced by 1 (see step S662A), and the next effect symbol variation display is started. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 determines the chance eye symbol as the stop symbol of the effect symbol based on the fact that “change in the variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” is determined as the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect. . Further, as shown in FIG. 49 (6), a predetermined effect is performed such as displaying an aspect in which a flash shines above the display screen of the effect display device 9 when the effect symbol starts to change (see step S8108). Note that the predetermined effect performed at the start of the change of the effect symbol is not limited to the one shown in FIG. 49, and for example, a movable member (for example, a character or the like) provided above, below, or on the side of the effect display device 9 is simulated. The movable object having the shape described above may be moved at the start of fluctuation, or a predetermined lamp may be turned on or blinked at the start of fluctuation. Further, for example, the way of starting the change of the design at the start of the change of the effect design may be made different from normal. For example, in the case where the left, middle, and right production symbols usually start to change at the same time, the left, middle, and right production symbols start to change at different timings, or once start to change upward (or downward) As shown in FIG. 5, the fluctuation may be started downward (or upward). Conversely, in FIG. 49 (5), the way of stopping the fluctuation of the symbols may be different from the normal one. For example, the symbols may be stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, but the symbols may be stopped in the order of left, middle, and right.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 49 (7), the effect symbol variation display is executed (see step S8105), and as shown in FIG. 49 (8), the variation time ends and the chance symbol symbol is stopped and displayed ( Step S8302). 49 (6) and (7), the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol during the variation display of the effect symbol. Based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 49 (8).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, and as shown in FIG. 49 (9), the pending display in the total pending storage display section 18c. Is reduced by 1 (see step S662A), and the next effect symbol variation display is started. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 determines the chance eye symbol as the stop symbol of the effect symbol based on the fact that “change in the variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” is determined as the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect. . Further, as shown in FIG. 49 (9), a predetermined effect is performed such as displaying an aspect in which a flash shines above the display screen of the effect display device 9 when the effect symbol starts to change (see step S8108). Also in the case shown in FIG. 49 (9), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol.

  Thereafter, the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the same effect manner until the variable display based on the start winning that is the object of the determination at the time of winning is started. Furthermore, the notice effect of the same effect mode may be executed when the variable display based on the start winning that is the target of the determination at the time of winning is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 49, during the execution of the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is also executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol, and the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed. When the stop display is performed, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is also stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Then, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is continuously displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol until the next variable display is started. Therefore, in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol, the variation of the fourth symbol is always displayed, or the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped. This also applies to the case where the prefetch notice effect is executed in the effect modes shown in FIGS. Further, when the game state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, the display in the fourth symbol display area may not be performed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 50, a specific example of the effect of the pre-reading notice effect of “mode shift” will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 50, first, as shown in FIG. 50 (2), when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 50 (1). It is assumed that there is a start prize at the first start prize opening 13. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a winning effect process based on the newly-started winning (see step S1217). Then, a winning determination result designation command (design designation command, variable category command) according to the winning determination result is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (see steps S1218 and S1219). Further, within the same interruption, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits the first start winning designation command and the combined pending storage number designation command as the pending storage information (see steps S1220 and S1221), and the production control microcomputer 100 As shown in FIG. 50 (2), on the basis of the received first start winning designation command and total pending storage number designation command, the pending display in the total pending storage display unit 18c (in this embodiment, the first normal Display) is incremented by 1 (see step S6021). In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 determines to execute the pre-reading notice effect and determines “mode shift” as the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect based on the reception of the winning determination result designation command. (See step S800A). Then, as shown in FIG. 50 (3), it is assumed that the fluctuation time has ended and the symbols are stopped and displayed (see step S8302). As shown in FIGS. 50 (1) and 50 (2), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is also executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 50 (3).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, and as shown in FIG. 50 (4), the pending display in the total pending storage display section 18c. Is reduced by 1 (see step S662A), and the next effect symbol variation display is started. In this case, as shown in FIG. 50 (4), the production control microcomputer 100 determines that “mode shift” is decided as the production mode of the pre-reading notice production, while the production symbol is being displayed in a variable manner as shown in FIG. An effect in which another background screen is interrupted from the side of the currently displayed background screen on the display screen of the effect display device 9 and the two background screens overlap each other (for example, a sea background screen and a mountain background) An effect of a mode in which the screen is in contact with the screen is executed (see step S8108). Then, as shown in FIG. 50 (5), the variation time is finished, and an effect of an aspect that is finally pushed back to the original background screen is executed (see step S8108), and the final stop symbol (FIG. 50 ( In 5), the dissociation symbol) is stopped and displayed (see step S8302). Also in the case shown in FIG. 50 (4), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol, as shown in FIG. 50 (5).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, and as shown in FIG. 50 (6), the pending display in the total pending storage display unit 18c. Is reduced by 1 (see step S662A), and the next effect symbol variation display is started. Further, based on the fact that “mode shift” is determined as the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the effect during the effect symbol change display as shown in FIG. An effect in which another background screen is interrupted from the side of the currently displayed background screen on the display screen of the display device 9 and the two background screens overlap each other (for example, a sea background screen and a mountain background screen) The effect of an aspect that makes it seem to meet is executed (see step S8108). Then, as shown in FIG. 50 (7), the variation time is finished, and an effect of an aspect that is finally pushed back to the original background screen is executed (see step S8108), and the final stop symbol (FIG. 50 (FIG. In step 7), the off symbol) is stopped and displayed (see step S8302). Also in the case shown in FIG. 50 (6), the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol during the variation display of the effect symbol. Based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 50 (7).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, and as shown in FIG. 50 (8), the pending display in the total pending storage display section 18c. Is reduced by 1 (see step S662A), and the next effect symbol variation display is started. Further, based on the fact that “mode shift” is determined as the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the effect during the effect symbol change display as shown in FIG. An effect in which another background screen is interrupted from the side of the currently displayed background screen on the display screen of the display device 9 and the two background screens overlap each other (for example, a sea background screen and a mountain background screen) The effect of an aspect that makes it seem to meet is executed (see step S8108). Then, as shown in FIG. 50 (9), the variation time is finished, and an effect of an aspect that is finally pushed back to the original background screen is executed (see step S8108), and the final stop symbol (FIG. 50 (FIG. In 9), the off symbol) is stopped and displayed (see step S8302). Also in the case shown in FIG. 50 (8), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol, as shown in FIG. 50 (9).

  In the above-described manner, the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the same effect manner until the variable display based on the start winning that is the subject of determination at the time of winning is started. Note that the notice effect in the same effect mode may be executed also when the variable display based on the start winning that is the target of determination at the time of winning is executed. In this case, when the display result of the variable display based on the start winning that is the target of the determination at the time of winning is “big hit”, for example, after performing the effect in such a manner that the two background screens overlap each other, Alternatively, the background screen that has interrupted from the side wins and the background screen is switched, and the jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol. The mode of the pre-reading notice effect of “mode transition” is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, instead of being pushed back to the original background screen at the end of fluctuation for each fluctuation display, You may make it perform the effect of the aspect from which a background screen changes for every display. In addition, instead of executing a mode transition effect in which the background screen changes for each variable display, the mode is switched when the pre-reading notice effect is started (the background screen is switched), and is subject to the notice effect. You may make it perform the fluctuation | variation display accompanied with the production | presentation by the mode until the end of the fluctuation | variation display.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 51, a specific example of the production mode of the “countdown” prefetching notice effect will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 51, first, as shown in FIG. 51 (2), when the change display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the change display of the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 51 (1). It is assumed that there is a start prize at the first start prize opening 13. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a winning effect process based on the newly-started winning (see step S1217). Then, a winning determination result designation command (design designation command, variable category command) according to the winning determination result is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (see steps S1218 and S1219). Further, within the same interruption, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits the first start winning designation command and the combined pending storage number designation command as the pending storage information (see steps S1220 and S1221), and the production control microcomputer 100 As shown in FIG. 51 (2), on the basis of the received first start winning designation command and total pending storage number designation command, the pending display in the total pending storage display unit 18c (in this embodiment, the first normal Display) is incremented by 1 (see step S6021). In this case, it is assumed that the production control microcomputer 100 decides execution of the pre-reading notice effect and “countdown” as the production mode of the pre-reading notice effect based on the reception of the winning determination result designation command. (See step S800A). Note that the number of counts in the “countdown” pre-reading notice effect may be, for example, the total pending storage number when the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined. Further, it may be configured to be able to determine the “countdown” pre-reading notice effect on condition that there is a predetermined number (for example, 2 or more) of pending storages that can be counted down. Then, as shown in FIG. 51 (3), it is assumed that the fluctuation time has ended and the symbols are stopped and displayed (see step S8302). As shown in FIGS. 51 (1) and 51 (2), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is also executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 51 (3).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, and as shown in FIG. 51 (4), the pending display in the total pending storage display section 18c. Is reduced by 1 (see step S662A), and the next effect symbol variation display is started. In this case, on the basis of the fact that “countdown” is determined as the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the effect during the effect symbol variation display as shown in FIG. 51 (4). A character string such as “Count 3!” Is displayed on the display screen of the display device 9 and an effect is performed as if the countdown was started (see step S8108). Then, the variation time is finished, and the final stop symbol (the symbol that is off in FIG. 51 (5)) is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 51 (5) (see step S8302). Also in the case shown in FIG. 51 (4), the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol during the variation display of the effect symbol. Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 51 (5).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, and as shown in FIG. 51 (6), the pending display in the total pending storage display unit 18c. Is reduced by 1 (see step S662A), and the next effect symbol variation display is started. Further, based on the fact that “countdown” is determined as the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the effect during the effect symbol variation display as shown in FIG. A character string such as “Count 2!” Is displayed on the display screen of the device 9 and the effect is such that the countdown continues (see step S8108). Then, the variation time ends, and as shown in FIG. 51 (7), the final stop symbol (the dismissed symbol in FIG. 51 (7)) is stopped and displayed (see step S8302). Also in the case shown in FIG. 51 (6), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, as shown in FIG. 51 (7), the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, and as shown in FIG. Is reduced by 1 (see step S662A), and the next effect symbol variation display is started. Further, based on the fact that “countdown” is determined as the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the effect during the effect symbol variation display as shown in FIG. A character string such as “Count 1!” Is displayed on the display screen of the device 9 and the effect is such that the countdown continues (see step S8108). Then, the fluctuation time is ended, and the final stop symbol (the symbol that is off in FIG. 51 (9)) is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 51 (9) (see step S8302). Also in the case shown in FIG. 51 (8), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, as shown in FIG. 51 (9), the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol.

  In the above-described manner, the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the same effect manner until the variable display based on the start winning that is the subject of determination at the time of winning is started.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 52, a specific example of the production mode of the pre-reading notice effect of “reserved ball change” will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 52, first, as shown in FIG. 52 (2), when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 52 (1). It is assumed that there is a start prize at the first start prize opening 13. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a winning effect process based on the newly-started winning (see step S1217). Then, a winning determination result designation command (design designation command, variable category command) according to the winning determination result is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (see steps S1218 and S1219). Also, within the same interrupt, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a first start winning designation command and a combined pending storage number designation command as pending storage information (see steps S1220 and S1221). In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 determines the execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the reception of the winning determination result designation command, and also determines “change in reserved ball” as the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect. (See step S800A). Then, by determining “change in reserved ball” as the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. 52 (2), receives the received first start winning designation command and the summed hold memory. Based on the number designation command, the first special display (red star display) is incremented by 1 (see step S6017) in the summation pending storage display unit 18c (see step S6017), and immediately after the start winning is received and the command at the start winning is received. Start pre-reading notice effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 52 (3), it is assumed that the fluctuation time has ended and the symbol is stopped and displayed (see step S8302). As shown in FIGS. 52 (1) and 52 (2), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is also executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 52 (3).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, and as shown in FIG. 52 (4), the pending display in the total pending storage display unit 18c. Is reduced by 1 (see step S662A), and the next effect symbol variation display is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 52 (4), each holding display including the remaining first special display is shifted one by one, and the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode of “holding ball change” is continued. Then, the variation time ends, and as shown in FIG. 52 (5), the final stop symbol (the off symbol in FIG. 52 (5)) is stopped and displayed (see step S8302). Also in the case shown in FIG. 52 (4), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 52 (5).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, and as shown in FIG. 52 (6), the pending display in the total pending storage display section 18c. Is reduced by 1 (see step S662A), and the next effect symbol variation display is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 52 (6), each hold display including the remaining first special display is shifted one by one, and the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode of “holding ball change” is continued. Then, the fluctuation time is ended, and the final stop symbol (in FIG. 52 (7), the symbol that is off) is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 52 (7) (see step S8302). Also in the case shown in FIG. 52 (6), the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol during the variation display of the effect symbol. Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 52 (7).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, and as shown in FIG. 52 (8), the pending display in the total pending storage display section 18c. Is reduced by 1 (see step S662A), and the next effect symbol variation display is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 52 (8), each holding display including the remaining first special display is shifted one by one, and the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode “change of holding ball” is continued. Then, the fluctuation time is ended, and the final stop symbol (the symbol that is off in FIG. 52 (9)) is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 52 (9) (see step S8302). Also in the case shown in FIG. 52 (8), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 52 (9).

  In the above-described manner, the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the same effect manner until the variable display based on the start winning that is the subject of determination at the time of winning is started. Then, until the suspended display for each change display is digested and the pending display to be notified (the first special display in the example shown in FIG. 52) is erased from the combined suspended storage display unit 18c, The pre-reading notice effect in the effect mode is continued.

  In this embodiment, the effect by the 4th symbol is also executed, but the 4th symbol may not be used. Further, in this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are provided, but only one special symbol display may be provided.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the above embodiment (first embodiment), the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice production based on the variable category command, but based on the symbol designation command. Alternatively, it may be determined whether to execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the symbol designation command and the variation category command.

  FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a prefetching notice allocation table when it is determined whether or not to execute the prefetching notice effect based on the symbol designation command and the variation category command. In the prefetching notice allocation table shown in FIG. 53, a judgment value corresponding to the effect of the prefetching notice effect when a big hit (ordinary big hit, probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit) is designated by the symbol designation command is set. .

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing a part of the prefetching notice effect determining process in the case of determining whether or not to execute the prefetching notice effect based on the symbol designation command and the variation category command.

  As shown in FIG. 54, the effect control CPU 101 selects any one of the prefetching notice allocation tables A, B, and C shown in FIG. 53 (see steps S6005, S6007, and S6010), and then performs the prefetching notice effect. A random number for determining the prefetching notice effect mode for determining the effect mode is extracted, and the value of the extracted random number for determining the prefetching notice effect mode based on the received symbol designation command and the variation category command is obtained in steps S6005, S6007, and S6010. By determining which determination value included in the prefetching notice allocation table selected in the process is matched, the presence / absence of the prefetching notice effect and the effect mode are determined (step S6011A).

  Specifically, when the symbol designating command indicates a big hit, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the value of the random number for determining the pre-reading notice effect mode is “normal big hit / probable big hit / sudden probability big hit” shown in FIG. It is confirmed whether or not it matches any of the determination values corresponding to. If the symbol designation command does not indicate a big hit, and the received variation category command is the variation category command 1 or the variation category command 2, the determination value corresponding to “non-reach out” shown in FIG. If the variation category command is the variation category command 8, it is confirmed whether or not it matches any of the determination values corresponding to “super-reaching” shown in FIG. To do.

  Other processes are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, the probability state (high probability state / low probability state) does not change even if 100 variable displays are finished after the time-short state is controlled. That is, with respect to the reserved memory that is determined to be a big hit in the start winning determination (winning determination) before the variable display of 100 is controlled after the time reduction is controlled, the actual variable display based on the reserved memory is determined. Even when the execution is executed as the number of times exceeding 100 times (it is determined whether or not the big display is made when the variable display is started), it is always determined as a big hit. Therefore, as in the second embodiment, even if the pre-reading notice effect is executed according to the winning determination result indicating whether or not it is a big hit, the situation that the variable display is not executed in the manner of the notice does not occur.

  As described above, in each of the above-described embodiments, the production control microcomputer 100 performs the variable display execution number after being controlled to the short-time state and the predetermined number of times that the short-time state is terminated (for example, Whether or not the notice effect is to be executed according to a predetermined limit condition during the limit period until the number of executions reaches a predetermined number of times after the difference from the 100th) is less than or equal to the upper limit number (for example, 8) of reserved storage. Since it is determined, it is difficult to grasp whether the gaming state is a short-time state based on the establishment of the first advantageous condition or a short-time state based on the establishment of the second advantageous condition, and the determination result at the start winning prize Can prevent the situation where the result of the actual change display starts to be inconsistent and prevent the effect of the notice effect from being impaired, thus preventing the reliability of the notice effect from deteriorating. Rukoto can.

  In each of the embodiments described above, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the production mode is set to the production mode of the incubation period, sets a prefetch notice restriction period, and the execution time of the game state notification production. However, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the production mode is set to the production mode of the latent period, and counts the number of fluctuations after controlling to the short-time state, thereby limiting the pre-reading notice limit period. And the execution timing of the game state notification effect may be determined, and the determination result may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 by an effect control command.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the time saving state is taken as an example of the advantageous gaming state. However, the advantageous gaming state may be terminated when a predetermined variation display is executed after the big hit game is terminated, The game state may not end even if the display is executed, and may be in a state other than the short time state as long as the game state is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal state. For example, as a type of jackpot, the jackpot will be controlled to a probable change state as an advantageous gaming state until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variation display is executed after the end of the big game. Next, when there is a big hit that the gaming state will be controlled to the probability change state until the next big hit gaming state is controlled, the number of executions of the fluctuation display after being controlled to the probability change state and the probability changing state are terminated. During the limit period from when the difference from the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) falls below the upper limit number (for example, 8) of the reserved storage until the number of executions reaches the predetermined number of times, You may make it perform.

  In the above-described embodiment, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. You may mount on one board | substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits another command (for example, FIG. 3). The sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 5 or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). A control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and is particularly preferably applied to a gaming machine provided with variable display means for changing a gaming state in accordance with establishment of a predetermined condition.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to a specific state advantageous to the player,
Gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to any one of a plurality of types;
With respect to the variable display that has not yet been started, a reserved storage means for storing as a reserved storage, up to a predetermined upper limit number,
Determining means for determining whether to control to the specific state;
A determination unit that determines whether or not the specific state is controlled before the determination unit determines;
Based on the determination result of the determination means, the announcement effect for notifying that it is controlled to the specific state, the announcement effect execution means that can be executed before the variable display that is the subject of determination is started,
The gaming state control means includes
First advantageous state control means capable of controlling the gaming state to the advantageous state over a predetermined number of variable displays after the end of the specific state when the first advantageous condition is satisfied;
Second advantageous state control means capable of controlling the gaming state to the advantageous state until the next controlled state after the completion of the specific state when the second advantageous condition is satisfied;
Execution of a common effect in which a common effect is executed when controlled to the advantageous state based on the establishment of the first advantageous condition and when controlled to the advantageous state based on the establishment of the second advantageous condition Further comprising means,
Until the number of executions reaches the predetermined number of times after the difference between the number of executions of the variable display after being controlled to the advantageous state by the first advantageous state control means and the predetermined number of times is less than or equal to the predetermined upper limit number In the limited period of time, the execution of the notice effect is limited according to the limiting condition, and the difference between the number of executions of the variable display and the predetermined number of times is controlled after the second advantageous state control means controls the advantageous state. When the time limit is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit, the execution of the notice effect is restricted according to the restriction condition, and after the restriction period ends, the notice effect is executed regardless of the restriction condition ,
The notice effect execution means includes:
In a period that is not a limit period in the advantageous state, the first advantageous state control means is controlled to the advantageous state, and the second advantageous state control means is controlled to the advantageous state, A gaming machine characterized in that the notice effect can be executed at different ratios .

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