JP6077578B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine and a coin gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that performs a variable display based on establishment of a variable display start condition and controls it in an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  Generally known as this type of gaming machine is, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, after a game medium (game ball) enters the starting area, based on the establishment of the start condition of the variable display When a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can be identified are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed, and when the display result that is derived and displayed is a predetermined specific display result (a jackpot display result), There is one that controls to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player.

  In addition, in such gaming machines, there are cases in which the variable display for which the start condition is not yet established is stored as reserved storage, and the reserved storage is displayed as reserved storage information. Such gaming machines include a lottery to determine whether or not to display a hold notice reflecting the contents of the hold storage information on the symbol display device, and based on the lottery result, a hold notice is given by display. (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2010-12049 (paragraph numbers 0579 to 0581)

  In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the player's sense of expectation is not increased with respect to the stored storage information that has not been notified, and the player's interest cannot be drawn.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and even with respect to reserved stored information for which a notice effect for notifying the possibility of being controlled to an advantageous state has not been performed, the player's expectation is enhanced and the player's interest is increased. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of attracting a player.

(1) A variable display is made based on the establishment of a variable display start condition (the first special symbol and the second special diagram are not displayed in a variable state and neither is a big hit gaming state), and the player A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to an advantageous advantageous state (big hit gaming state),
Information relating to the variable display for which the start condition has not yet been established, can be stored as reserved storage means (game control microcomputer 100, RAM102, first reserved storage buffer, second reserved storage buffer),
Hold display means (start winning storage display area 5H of the image display device 5) for displaying hold storage information (hold storage image 50) corresponding to each of the hold storages stored in the hold storage means;
Judgment means (game control) for determining whether or not the advantageous state is controlled based on the hold storage stored in the hold storage means before the start condition of the variable display based on the hold storage is satisfied. Microcomputer 100, S1217 and S1228 in FIG. 20, S220 to S223 in FIG.
Based on the determination result by the determination means, the special storage mode (the strong advance notice in FIG. 28) that is different from the normal display mode (the normal display mode 50A in FIG. 28) of the reserved storage information corresponding to the reserved storage that has been determined. By displaying in the display mode 50B and the weak preview display mode 50C), a notice execution means (for effect control) for performing a notice effect (pre-reading notice effect) for notifying the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state based on the reserved storage. CPU 120, S161 in FIG. 27, S718, S719 in FIG. 30),
The notice execution means stores the reserved storage stored when the hold storage information corresponding to the hold storage determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means is displayed in the normal display mode. The special display mode at a high rate of the reserved storage information corresponding to the above (the rate of pre-reading notices in FIGS. 29B and 29C is higher than the pre-reading notice rate in FIG. 29A) (S709 to S714 in FIG. 30),
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means for controlling the production based on command information transmitted by the game control means,
The game control means further includes information transmission means (game control microcomputer 100, S1218 to S1221, S1229 to S1232 in FIG. 20) for transmitting command information related to the reserved storage,
When the production control unit cannot normally receive the command information, the display of the hold storage information that can be executed when the production control unit has successfully received the command information is limited (see FIG. 30). S707, S723-S725) ,
The advantageous state includes a plurality of types of advantageous states having different degrees of advantage,
The determination means also determines the type of the advantageous state,
The notice execution means can execute a common notice effect regardless of the type of the advantageous state.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's expectation and attract the player's interest with respect to the possibility that the held storage information displayed in the normal display mode is controlled to the advantageous state. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent a notice effect based on information received in an unstable communication state from being executed.

  (3) The advance notice execution means is stored when the hold storage information corresponding to the hold storage determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means is displayed in the normal display mode. The ratio at which the reserved storage information corresponding to the reserved storage controlled to the advantageous state is displayed in the special display mode is increased (the ratio with the pre-reading notice in FIGS. 29B and 29C is shown in FIG. 29). (It is higher than the rate of pre-reading notice in (A)).

  According to such a configuration, when the hold storage information corresponding to the hold storage determined to be controlled to the advantageous state is displayed in the normal display mode, the stored storage controlled to the stored advantageous state is performed. Since the corresponding on-hold storage information is displayed in a special display mode at a high rate, it is possible to increase the player's expectation with respect to all the on-hold storage information regarding the possibility of being controlled to an advantageous state.

  (4) When the advance notice means is controlled to the advantageous state, the reserved storage information in the special display mode displayed on the hold display means is initialized and displayed in the normal display mode ( 27 (S163 in FIG. 27, S1640 to S1642 in FIG. 32).

  According to such a configuration, when controlled to the advantageous state, the hold storage information of the special display mode displayed on the hold display means is initialized and displayed in the normal display mode. By avoiding expectation for a long period of time, it is possible to prevent the player from screaming too much.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the characteristic of control of hit type including big hit and small hit in a tabular form. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number used by the main board | substrate side. It is explanatory drawing which shows a jackpot determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows 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 explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the pending | holding storage buffer in the microcomputer for game control. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of an effect control pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the data holding area by the side of a production control board, and the reception command buffer at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of a display of the prefetch notice effect in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows a prefetch notice determination table in a table format. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normality check process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice initialization process.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine. Any gaming machine may be used as long as it is displayed and controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state shortens the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start prize to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, in this embodiment, terms indicating a combination of the state of the jackpot probability and the base state are “low probability / low base state”, “high probability high base state”, “low probability high base state”, and , “High probability / low base state” is used. The “low probability / low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is the low probability state and the base state is / the low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of jackpot probability is a high probability state and the base state is a high base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the big hit probability state is a low probability state and the base state is a high base state. The “high probability / low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is the high probability state and the base state is the low base state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Unlike the variable display effects such as the reach effect, the decorative pattern changes, such as displaying a predetermined effect image, displaying a message as an image, outputting sound, and lighting the lamp. There is a possibility that the variation display state of the decorative symbol will reach the reach state due to the presentation operation different from the display operation, the possibility that the reach production by the super reach may be executed, and the variation display result is “big hit” There is a case where a notice effect for informing the player in advance of the possibility of the occurrence of such a possibility is executed. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is that the decorative symbol variation display state is started after the decorative symbol variation display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Anything may be executed (started) before the reach state is reached (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). Further, the notice effect that informs that the variation display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variation display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  Among the notice effects, what is a prefetch notice effect is included. The pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the special game before starting the fluctuating display for which the possibility that the fluctuating display result will be a “big hit” or the like is started. is there.

  In this embodiment, as the pre-reading notice effect, the reserved storage image 50 that displays the number of reserved memories in the start winning storage display area 5H is changed to a display mode different from the normal display mode (normal display mode). In other words, by displaying in a display mode that is different from the normal display mode in normal times, a hold display advance notice is announced to notify the possibility of becoming a “big hit” in the variable display that is subject to advance notice. ing. Specifically, the display mode of the hold storage image 50 is changed to a notice display mode (strong notice display mode, weak notice display mode) which is a special display mode (for example, a different shape) different from the round normal display mode. The hold display notice to be executed is executed. There are multiple types of notice display modes (strong notice display form, weak notice display form), and depending on which notice display form is selected, there is a higher possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” Inform you.

  As the pre-reading notice effect, in addition to the hold display notice, the variable display result may be a “big hit” over the variable display of decorative symbols executed multiple times in response to the above-mentioned multiple special drawing games. You may make it perform the continuous notice effect which performs the effect which announces continuously sex etc.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when the variable display is executed separately from such a pre-reading notice effect, the variable display result is determined as “big hit” based on the variable pattern of the variable display and the variable display result. An in-flight notice effect is executed in which the possibility of becoming is noticed.

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

  When a special symbol that becomes an outlier symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variation display state is reached after the decorative symbol variation display is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, there is a case in which a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach-removed combination is stopped and displayed. Such a decorative pattern variation display result is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach disengagement”) when the variation display result is “out of”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  (3) MR3: a random counter that determines the type (type) of the fluctuation pattern (for determining the fluctuation pattern type).

  (4) MR4: a random counter that determines a variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination).

  (5) MR5: A random counter that determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determining a normal symbol hit).

  (6) MR6: a random counter for determining the initial value of MR5 (for determining the MR5 initial value).

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

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (MR3), and then determined using the variation pattern determination random number (MR4). Is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns included in. 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 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 are included. 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-ream, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of two variations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of three variations. Here, the pseudo-ream is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of variable displays corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is originally a single variable display corresponding to one reserved memory. Is an abbreviation indicating pseudo continuous variation. 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, when each of 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, and 2R probability variation big hit, normal CA3- 1, normal CA 3-2, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-ream, and super CA 3-3, which is a variation pattern type with super reach. In addition, in the case of sudden probability change big hit, it is classified into a special CA4-1 that is a fluctuation pattern type including a non-reach fluctuation pattern and a special CA4-2 that is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation 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 And normal CA2-5 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and two re-variation pseudo-continuations, and normal CA2 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with one normal reach and one re-variation pseudo-continuation -6 and super CA2-7 which is a variation pattern type with super reach Are the type divided into.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5D and 5E, a sudden probability variation big hit as a first big win that gives a predetermined amount of game value and a larger amount of game than the game value. The 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, and 2R probability variation big hit as the second big hit that gives value may be determined, and the first big hit will be given at a high rate when the fluctuation display of the first special figure is executed. However, the game value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first jackpot, the second jackpot may be determined by increasing the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round as the game value. . Further, for example, as compared to the first jackpot, the second jackpot may be determined by increasing the opening time of the big winning opening per one time during the jackpot as the game value. Also, for example, even for the same 15 rounds of big hit, a first big hit that opens the big prize opening once per round and a second big hit that opens the big prize opening multiple times per round are prepared. The game value of the second jackpot may be increased by substantially increasing the number of times the big winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in the case of either the first jackpot or the second jackpot, when the jackpot is opened 15 times (in this case, all the 15 rounds are completed in the case of the first jackpot) However, in the case of the second jackpot, an undigested round remains), and an effect may be executed in which it is determined whether or not the jackpot continues further. And in the case of the first jackpot, since all the 15 rounds have been completed internally, the jackpot game is finished, and in the case of the second jackpot, there is an undigested round internally. The jackpot game may be continued (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the jackpot of the 15th opening).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5D and 5E, there are “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit” and “sudden probability variation big hit” as shown in FIGS. In this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is three types of 15 rounds, 10 rounds, and 2 rounds. It is not limited to those shown in the form. For example, a 7R probability variable jackpot that is controlled for a 7-round jackpot game and a 5R probability variable jackpot that is controlled for a 5-round jackpot game may be provided. In this embodiment, there are four types of jackpot types: “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit”, and “sudden probability variation big hit”, but are not limited to four types. Instead, for example, five or more types of jackpot types may be provided. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than four types, for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

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

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

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

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

  6A to 6C 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 variation display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type, and a random number for determining the variation pattern type. This table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on (MR3).

  Each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random pattern value (MR3) for determining the variation pattern type, and includes normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2, super A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of CA3-3, special CA4-1, and special CA4-2 is set.

  For example, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 6A used when the big hit type is “10R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit” and the big hit type is “15R probability variation big hit”. 6 is different from the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. 6B in the allocation of determination values to the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3.

  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. 6A and 6B, in the case of “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit”, for determining the variation pattern type If the value of the random number (MR3) is 150 to 251, it can be seen that the variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

  In addition, for the super reach big hit, the variation pattern type with pseudo-continuity (variation pattern type including the variation pattern of Super PA3-3 and Super PA3-4) and the variation pattern type without super-continuity (Super PB3-3, Super It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of PB3-4. In this case, in both the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A for 10R / 2R probability variation big hit and the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B for 15R probability variation big hit, the variation pattern type with super reach and pseudo-ream and super reach In addition, a variation pattern type that does not involve pseudo-continuations is assigned.

  Further, in the big hit variation pattern type judgment table 132C used when the big hit type is “suddenly promising big hit”, for example, when the big hit type such as special CA4-1 and 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, in case of controlling to sudden probability change big hit state in response to the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “sudden probability change big hit”, the big hit state by 15R positive change big hit, 10R positive change big hit or 2R positive change big hit The variation pattern type can be determined differently from the case of control.

  FIG. 6D 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 types of variation pattern types based on a random number (MR3) for determining a variation pattern type when it is determined that the variation display result is a small hit symbol. It is a table that is referenced to determine one of them. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6D, 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. 7A to 7D are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135D. Of these, FIG. 7 (A) shows a variation pattern type determination table 135A for loss used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than 3. FIG. 7B 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. 7C shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135C that is used when the gaming state is a probability variation state. Further, FIG. 7D shows a case for a loss that is used when the gaming state is a high probability / low base state (a state where the 100th variation display ends after the sudden probability variation big hit ends) in the probability variation state. A variation pattern type determination table 135D is shown. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135 </ b> A to 135 </ b> D have a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variation display result is an off-design. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of

  In the example shown in FIG. 7, a case where separate variation pattern type determination tables 135 </ b> B to 135 </ b> D are used for the case where the gaming state is the high base state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more is shown. However, the common deviation variation pattern type determination table may be used in the case of the high base state and in the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 7C, the common high base deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C is used regardless of the total number of pending storages. However, the high base deviation variation pattern is used. As the type determination table, a plurality of variation pattern determination tables for deviation corresponding to the total number of pending storages (tables with different ratios of determination values) may be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the variation pattern type determination table for losing 135A used when the total pending storage number is less than 3, and the total pending storage number is 3 or more. Although the case where two types of tables are used, namely, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B used in the case, the method of dividing the variation pattern type determination table for deviation 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). For example, the deviation variation pattern type determination table may be used separately for each of the three, the total pending storage number, the four total pending storage number,... Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values stored in the total pending storage number may be used. For example, a variation pattern type determination table for deviation may be used for the total pending storage number 0 to 2, the total pending storage number 3, the total pending storage number 4, and so on.

  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 storage, but a variation pattern for deviation according to the first and second reserved memory numbers. A plurality of type determination tables may be provided. For example, when the fluctuation display of the first special figure is performed, the fluctuation pattern type determination table for detachment prepared separately for each value of the first reserved memory number may be used (that is, the first reserved memory). Fluctuation variation pattern type determination for 0 number, 1 first reserved memory number, 1st reserved memory number 2 pieces, 1st reserved memory number 3 pieces, 1st reserved memory number 4 pieces, etc. Each table 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. . Even in such a case, a common determination value may be assigned to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach as a specific variation display pattern.

  Note that “specific performance mode” refers to a variation pattern type or variation pattern that has a high expectation for at least jackpot, such as a variation pattern with super reach, and that can give the player a sense of expectation for the jackpot. It is. In addition, the “expected degree (reliability) for the big hit” indicates an appearance rate (probability) at which a big hit appears when a change display (for example, a change display with super reach) according to the specific production mode is executed. ing. For example, the expected degree of jackpot when the variable display with super reach is executed is determined as (the rate at which super reach is executed when the jackpot is determined) / (when the jackpot is determined and out of place) Is calculated by calculating the rate at which super reach is performed on both.

  Each of the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (MR3) for determining the variation pattern type, and includes non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3. A determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the normal and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (MR3) for determining the variation pattern type is If it is 230-251, it turns out that the variable display accompanied by at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is performed irrespective of the total number of reserved storage.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, 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 (MR3) for determining the variation pattern type is If it is 1 to 79, it will be 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 and the slide effect) regardless of the total number of stored pending. 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 variation display patterns other than the reach variation 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 79 in the example shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B) are assigned. Note that the “variable display pattern other than the reach variable display pattern” means, for example, as shown in this embodiment, a variable display result without a reach, without a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slide effect. This is a variation display pattern (variation pattern) that is used when the big hit is not a big hit.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the case where the common big hit variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of the current gaming state is shown. However, is the current gaming state in a probable variation state? Depending on whether it is a normal state, you may make it use the variation pattern type determination table for big hits prepared separately, respectively. In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the shortening variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 7B is selected to determine the variation pattern of the shortening variation. Although the case where it is configured so that there is a case is shown, the total pending storage number (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), If the variation pattern type for shortening variation is determined by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for loss, and the gaming state is the high base state, the total number of pending storage is 1 or 2 However (or, for example, even when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are smaller 0 or 1), the fluctuation pattern type determination table for shortening is selected to determine the fluctuation pattern of the shortening fluctuation. There may be cases where there are cases.

  8A and 8B are explanatory views showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 101. FIG. The hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B determine the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variation display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. This table is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the random number (MR4) for use. 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 usage table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 or super CA3-3, and the variation pattern type is specially selected. The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that either CA4-1 or special CA4-2 is selected. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137A to 137B is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (MR4) for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type, and the variation 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. 8A, the variation pattern type includes a normal CA3-1 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that includes only normal reach, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that includes a normal reach and a pseudo-ream. A case is shown in which a normal CA 3-2 is classified into a normal CA 3-2 and a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream). In the example shown in FIG. 8B, as the variation pattern types, special CA4-1, which is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern, and special CA4-, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach, are used. 2 shows a case of classification into two. In FIG. 8B, 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 that 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. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 101. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A changes the variation display result based on the variation pattern determination random number (MR4) according to the variation pattern type determination result when it is determined that the variation display result is “out of range”. It is a table referred to in order to determine a pattern as one of a plurality of types. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  10 and 11 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100. FIG. In the example shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, 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 the variation 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 the effect control CPU 120 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end designation command: an ending 1 designation command). The big hit end designation command (A301 (H)) is used when the big hit game by “15R probability change big hit”, “10R probability change big hit”, and “2R probability change big hit” is ended. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. Note that the game control microcomputer 100 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for sudden probability variation big hit end designation in the case of sudden probability variation big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in case of small hit. Also good.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing (see FIG. 21), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not it will be a big hit, a small hit, It is determined in which determination value range the value of the variation pattern type determination random number falls. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit or the small hit and a value for designating the type of the big hit are set, and control for transmission to the effect control CPU 120 is performed. In addition, a value for designating a range of a determination value as a determination result is set in the EXT data of the variation category command, and control for transmission to the effect control CPU 120 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control CPU 120 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit or a small hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and can determine the type of the big hit, and the variable category command. Based on this, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type becomes a predetermined determination value, the variation pattern type can be recognized.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the symbol designation command. As shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, EXT data is set and a symbol designation 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, when it is determined that “out of the game” occurs in the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 1 designation command) in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. For example, when it is determined that the “15R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 2 designation command) in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. For example, when it is determined that “10R probability variation 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. For example, when it is determined that “2R probability variation 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. For example, 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. For example, when it is determined that the “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, the data to be read can be shared when setting the symbol designation command and when setting the display result designation command.

  13 and 14 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the variable category command. As shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, in this embodiment, which gaming state is displayed, which display result is the display result of the special symbol or effect symbol, and the random number for determining the variation pattern type at the start winning prize A value is set in the EXT data according to whether it is determined that any of the determination values falls within the range, and a variation category command is transmitted.

  For example, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the normal state and out of place at the time of starting winning, in 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 79. Determine whether. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 79, 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 CA2-1 variation pattern type is commonly assigned to the range of the determination values 1 to 79 regardless of the total number of pending storage. Therefore, the production control CPU 120 can recognize that at least the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1 based on the reception of the variation category 1 command. Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 89, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 2 command in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 90 to 99, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 3 command in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the variation pattern type determination random number is between 100 and 169, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 4 command in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when 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. Next, when 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. Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type becomes 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 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 effect control CPU 120 can recognize that at least the variation pattern type is super CA2-7 based on the reception of the variation category 8 command.

  Note that the threshold values 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 used to determine which of the above-described variation categories belong are specifically shown in FIGS. 7 (A) and 7 (B). The values are 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. This also applies to the subsequent fluctuation categories 9 to 12 and 21 to 29, and each fluctuation in the fluctuation pattern type determination table shown in FIGS. 6 (A) to (D) and FIGS. 7 (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 the pattern type.

  Also, for example, when it is determined that the gaming state is high probability / high base state and out of place at the time of starting winning, in S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines that the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1. It is determined whether or not 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)” to the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 220 to 251 (that is, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7). Send a variable category 10 command.

  Also, for example, when it is determined that the gaming state is a high probability / low base state and out of place at the time of starting winning, in S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines that the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1. It is determined whether or not .about.79. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 79 (that is, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation in which “0A (H)” is set in the EXT data. A category 11 command is transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “0B (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is super CA2-7). Send a variable category 12 command.

  Even when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability / high base state or high probability / low base state), the variation pattern type of super CA 2-7 may be assigned to the range of determination values 230 to 251. Good. By doing so, a common determination value can be assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 regardless of the gaming state. Therefore, when performing the process of S232 in the winning effect process described later, if it is out of place, the common determination process may be performed regardless of the gaming state, and the program capacity can be further reduced. In this case, the game state determination process in S226 can be made unnecessary.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that the winning prize is “10R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit”, the CPU 56 first determines that the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 in S232 of the winning effect processing described later. It is determined whether or not .about.74. 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 “10 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 21 commands are transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “11 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 75 to 149 (that is, the variation pattern type of the normal CA 3-2). A variation category 22 command is transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “12 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251 (that is, the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3). A variable category 23 command is transmitted.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that the “15R probability variation big hit” is obtained at the time of starting winning, in S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 38. Determine whether. 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 “13 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 24 commands are transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “14 (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). Send a variation category 25 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets “15 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 251 (that is, the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3). A variation category 26 command is transmitted.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that a sudden probability variation is a big win at the time of starting winning, in S232 of 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. judge. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 100 (that is, when the variation pattern type is special CA4-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “16 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 27 commands are transmitted. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 101 to 251 (that is, the variation pattern type of the special CA4-2), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “17 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 28 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 29 command in which “18 (H)” is set in the EXT data.

  Note that the total number of pending storage is not always the same when the winning determination is made at the time of starting winning and when the variable display is actually started, so the fluctuation indicated by the winning determination result designation command There may be a case where the pattern type does not coincide with the variation pattern type actually used in the variation display. However, in this embodiment, at least the non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7, and super CA3-3 variation pattern types are assigned a common determination value regardless of the total number of pending storages. (See FIGS. 6 and 7), there is no inconsistency between the winning determination result and the variation pattern type of the variation display actually executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7, or super CA3-3 is selected, a pre-reading notice effect described later is executed for the variation display determined at the time of winning. Only when it is determined that the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7, and super CA3-3 are the variation category commands shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 (specifically, the variation category 1 command, (Variation category 8 command, variation category 23 command, variation category 26 command only) may be transmitted, and the variation category command may not be transmitted in the case of winning determination results of other variation pattern types. Further, if it is determined at the time of winning that it is other than non-reach CA 2-1, super CA 2-7 and super CA 3-3, a variation category command indicating that the variation pattern type cannot be specified may be transmitted. Good.

  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 prior to 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 subject to the notice effect, and the notice effect is displayed until the change display immediately before the change display subject to the notice effect. The notice effect may be ended, or the notice effect may be performed over the variable display targeted for the notice effect. In addition, it is not always necessary to continuously execute a plurality of fluctuation displays, and for example, a notice effect may be executed in a plurality of fluctuation displays intermittently every other time or every second time. However, with regard to 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 game state (for example, whether the game is in a high probability state or a high base state, whether or not a big hit game is being played) The winning determination process is executed, the symbol designating command shown in FIG. 12 is always transmitted, and the variation category command shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 is transmitted. Then, the effect control CPU 120 gives a notice of whether or not a big hit or reach will be made in advance before starting the change display of the notice target based on the received symbol designation command or change category command. Perform a prefetch notice.

  When the effect control CPU 120 as the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12 receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11, FIG. 10 and FIG. The display state of the image display device 5 is changed according to the displayed contents, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the sound output board 70.

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

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

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as the variation display of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display. The image display device 5 or the like that can be used in common with the variation display of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation display of the second special diagram on the device 4B, and that produces the effect along with the variation display of the first special diagram and the second special diagram. When controlling the production parts, the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 to the production control CPU 120 can be prevented from increasing.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 100.

  FIG. 15A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 15A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 15A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 15 (A), the reserved specific area is “first” or “second” in the order of winning based on winning in the first starting winning port 61 or the second starting winning port 62. The indicated data is set. Accordingly, in the reserved specific area, the winning order to the first start winning port 61 and the second starting winning port 62 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 102. “Formed in the RAM 102” means an area in the RAM 102.

  FIG. 15B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a storage area (holding storage buffer) that stores random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 15B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 102. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (MR1) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (MR2) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number (MR3). ) And a random number for determining a variation pattern (MR4) are stored.

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

  In this manner, storing the information related to the start winning as described above in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. The random number for determining the variation pattern (MR4) may be extracted at the start of the variation of the special symbol instead of being extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start winning determination process (at the time of starting winning). For example, the game control microcomputer 100 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (MR4) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

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

  In this embodiment, the special-figure variation effect control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and a fixed special symbol that is a special-figure display result is derived and displayed after the variation of the special symbol is started in the special-figure game. Control contents of various effect operations such as effect display operations for decorative designs, reach effects, re-lottery effects, etc., or various effect display operations that do not involve display changes for decorative symbols It is comprised from the data etc. which show. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern for which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Among the special-fluctuation effect control patterns, for example, a plurality of types of reach effect control patterns with different effect modes in each reach effect may be included for each change pattern for executing the reach effect.

FIG. 16A is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of an effect control pattern.
Each effect control pattern, such as a special control variation effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, an effect control process timer judgment value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. The control data for controlling various performance operations as described above, and the contents of the various performance controls, the switching timing of the performance control, and the like may be set in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating operation control contents and the like in the movable member provided inside or outside the game area 7. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control CPU 120. Thus, a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 120. Data indicating the switching timing of the presentation control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the mode of variation of each decorative pattern during display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects or the like that are linked to the decorative symbol variation display operation during the decorative symbol variation display. It is. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is effectively detected, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation corresponding to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern that includes some control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 16B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations that are executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display an effect image such as an image or a background image on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to blink a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED in a manner specified by the lamp control data. In the operation effective period designated by the operation detection control data, control for receiving the operation on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B and determining the production content is performed. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 16B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variation display of the decorative symbol An effect control pattern for executing the effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period for executing the notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the presentation operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the decorative symbol variation display (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special pattern change effect control pattern) on the basis of the change pattern indicated in the change pattern designation command, for example, when starting the decorative display change display. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern) when starting execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer determination values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect devices (image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, Control of the game effect lamp 9, a light emitting body such as a decoration LED, and a movable member provided in the production model) is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the production control pattern set in this way is output from the production control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the audio control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that receives a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like develops the image data indicated by the command by reading it from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing the data holding area on the side of the effect control board 12 and the reception command buffer at the time of start winning.

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 3, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 17A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 can update the state according to an effect operation state such as an effect image display state on the screen of the image display device 5, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, or the like. A plurality of types of flags are provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers that are used to control the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count values in each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In this embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 17B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The reception command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total reserved storage number.

  When there is a start winning at the first start winning port 61 or the second start winning port 62, a symbol designation command (design 1 to symbol 6 designation command), a variation category command, a start prize designation command (first or second start) (A winning designation command) and a total pending storage number designation command are transmitted as one set from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area is secured so that the symbol designation designation command, the variation category command, the start prize designation command, and the combined pending storage number designation command can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the start winning prize from the head in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. The empty area in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, that is, the data in the area where no data is stored is “0000 (H)”. At the time of starting winning, command transmission is performed in the order of a symbol specifying command, a variation category command, a starting winning specifying command, and a combined pending storage number specifying command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 17B, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, the start prize designation is stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. The commands are stored in the order of the command and the total pending storage number designation command. FIG. 17B shows an example in which commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “6”.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 17B is the first storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1”) every time the decorative symbol variation display is started. Is deleted from the stored contents, and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, when a new decorative symbol variation display is started in the storage state shown in FIG. 17B, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and the command corresponding to the buffer number “2” is deleted. Each command stored in the area is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “3” to “6” is changed to the buffer number “2”. ”To“ 5 ”. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 17B, the command corresponding to the buffer number “2” cannot be normally received, and an example in which the total pending storage number designation command is missed is shown. It is shown. For this reason, in the example shown in FIG. 17B, the content in the fourth storage area where the combined pending storage number designation command should be stored is “0000 (H)”, corresponding to the buffer number “2”. It remains.

  In addition, in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8” correspond to the hold storages stored in the buffer numbers “1” to “8”, respectively. In addition, a storage area for storing undetermined information and prefetch notice information as shown below is provided.

  Whether to execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the commands at the time of the start winning (symbol designation command, variable category command, start winning designation command, and total pending storage number designation command) stored in the reception command buffer 194A at the start winning prize No, and a prefetch notice pattern in the case of execution is determined. At this time, if the command at the time of starting winning is missed or inconsistent, the pre-reading notice effect setting is not performed until the change display of the hold storage information corresponding to the command is executed (digested). Limited to Corresponding to the case where the pre-reading notice effect is not set at the reception timing when a command at the start winning prize is received during the period in which the setting of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted (during pre-reading notice restriction) The undetermined information is set to “1” (or ON state) (for example, in the start winning reception command buffer 194A in FIG. 17B, refer to the undetermined information corresponding to the buffer number “2”).

Further, based on the start winning command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice as described above for each reserved storage information, and the decision to execute the pre-reading notice. Is read, the pre-reading notice information is set to “1” (or on state). (For example, refer to the pre-reading notice information corresponding to the buffer number “1” of the start winning reception command buffer 194A in FIG. 17B)
As an example of the data storage state in the start winning reception command buffer 194A as described above, in FIG. 17B, eight pieces of reserved storage information are generated (the total reserved storage number designation of the buffer number “6” is designated). After the information is "C208 (H)"), the state after the two stored storage information is digested and the fluctuation display is performed twice is shown. In the example of FIG. 17B, it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect is to be executed for the stored storage information corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and the prefetching notice information is set to “1”, and the next buffer number is set. With respect to the hold storage information corresponding to “2”, a state in which the total hold storage number designation command at the time of starting winning is missed and the undetermined information is set to “1” is shown. In this state, in the present embodiment, the prefetching notice effect is executed when the prefetching notice information in the stored storage information corresponding to the buffer number “1” is set to “1”, and the buffer number “2” is executed. Since the undetermined information in the hold storage information corresponding to the item is set to “1”, the hold storage information generated thereafter (for example, FIG. 17B) until the variable display by the hold storage information is executed. In the storage state, it is prohibited to perform the prefetching advance notice for the buffer storage information of the buffer numbers “3” to “6”.

  In the case of restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect, the pre-reading notice effect of all aspects may not be executed for the pre-reading notice effect that targets the variable display corresponding to the start winning that occurred within a predetermined period. Alternatively, the pre-reading notice effect of some aspects may not be executed.

  FIG. 17 shows an example in which the pre-reading advance notice information is stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In addition to the start winning reception command buffer 194A, an area for storing the pre-read notice information corresponding to each start winning storage information is provided in the effect control data holding area 190 and stored in the area. The prefetching notice may be executed using the prefetching notice information.

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a game control timer interrupt process. When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 18 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S (simply called S) 11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13). ).

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

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

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

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S15 shown in FIG. 18 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S101).

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

  The special symbol normal process of S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is based on the presence or absence of the pending data stored in the first reserved memory buffer and the second reserved memory buffer. A determination is made whether to start the game. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variation display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” is displayed based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for jackpot determination. Decide (predetermined) before the results are derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the special symbol variation display result in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B). Either the small hit symbol or the off symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variation display result of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of S111 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, the variation display result is varied using numerical data indicating the variation pattern type determination random number MR3, based on the result of prior determination as to whether the variation display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. A process for determining a pattern type as one of a plurality of types, and a process for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating a random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern based on the determination result of the variation pattern type Etc. are included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal process in S110 and the variation pattern setting process in S111, a confirmed special symbol that is a variation display result of the special symbol and a variation pattern including the variation display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing include processing for determining the variation display mode of the special symbol and the decorative symbol using the extracted values of MR1 to MR4.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the start winning determination process in S101.
In the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 22A is on (S1211). If the first start port switch 22A is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1222. If the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S1222.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 15A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the one-start winning opening 62. Therefore, the winning order to the first start winning opening 61 and the first starting winning opening 62 is stored in the hold storage specifying information storage area (hold specifying area).

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 104 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 15B) (see FIG. 15B). S1216). In the process of S1216, the big hit determination random number (MR1), the big hit type determination random number (MR2), the variation pattern type determination random number (MR3), and the variation pattern determination random number (MR4) are extracted and stored. Stored in Note that the variation pattern determining random number (MR4) is not extracted in the start winning determination process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but may be extracted at the start of the variation of the first special figure. Good. For example, the game control microcomputer 100 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (MR3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning presentation process in which a variation display result and a variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected starting winning is subsequently executed are determined in advance at the starting winning (S1217). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1218), and performs control to transmit the variable category command to the effect control CPU 120 (S1219). ). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (S1220), and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to the EXT data to effect the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the CPU 120 is performed (S1221).

  By executing the processing of S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a high probability state, a high base state, or a big hit gaming state), the CPU 103 Every time a start winning prize is awarded to the first start winning opening 61, both the symbol designating command and the variation category command are always transmitted to the effect control CPU 120.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 61 occurs by executing the processing of S1218 to S1221, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, the first start prize designation command A set of four commands, that is, a total pending storage number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 103 extracts values from the random number circuit 104 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 15B) (see FIG. 15B). S1227). In the processing of S1227, the jackpot determining random number (MR1), the jackpot type determining random number (MR2), the variation pattern type determining random number (MR3), and the variation pattern determining random number (MR4) are extracted and stored. Stored in Note that the variation pattern determining random number (MR4) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start winning determination process (at the start winning), but may be extracted at the start of the variation of the second special figure. Good. For example, the game control microcomputer 100 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (MR3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

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

  By executing the processing of S1229 and S1230, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a high probability state, a high base state, or a big hit gaming state), the CPU 103 Every time the first start winning opening 62 is won, both the symbol designation command and the variable category command are always transmitted to the effect control CPU 120.

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

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in S1217 and S1228.
In the winning effect processing, the CPU 103 first compares the jackpot determination random number (MR1) extracted in S1216 and S1227 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. Whether or not (S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, determining the type of big hit or changing the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing In addition, at the timing when the game ball starts to win at the first start winning opening 61 or the second starting winning opening 62, before the variable display based on the start winning is started, By performing the effect process at the time of winning, it is confirmed in advance whether or not the jackpot or the jackpot is reached, and in which judgment value range the value of the jackpot type or the random number for determining the variation pattern type falls. By doing so, the variation display result and the variation pattern type are predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and as described later, based on the determination result at the time of winning, the effect control CPU 120 A pre-reading notice effect for notifying that a big hit will be given during the variation display of the effect symbol is executed.

  If the jackpot determination random number (MR1) does not match the normal jackpot determination value (N in S220), the CPU 103 determines that the gaming state is a high probability state (probability change state. High probability / high base state and high probability / low base). It is confirmed whether or not a high probability flag indicating that the state is included is set (S221). If the high probability flag is set, the CPU 103 compares the jackpot determination random number (MR1) extracted in S1216 and S1227 with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays may be executed after confirming whether or not the state of probability variation has been made in S221 at the time of the start winning, until the actual display based on the start winning is actually started. is there. For this reason, the game state has changed between the time when the winning prize is confirmed in S221 and when the fluctuation display based on the starting prize is actually started (for example, before the start of fluctuation). In the case of 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, or sudden probability variation big hit, the normal state changes to the probability variation state. Therefore, the gaming state determined in S221 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see S61 to be described later) do not necessarily match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change of the game state in the currently stored storage is specified, and a determination at the time of starting winning is made based on the changed game state. Also good.

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

  If the big hit determination random number (MR1) does not match the small hit determination value (N in S223), the CPU 103 sets the EXT data “00 (H)” indicating that it is “out of” in the symbol designation command. (S224).

  Next, the CPU 103 performs processing for determining the current gaming state (S225). In this embodiment, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state and a high base state in S225 (specifically, whether the high probability flag and the high base flag are set). Or not). It should be noted that there are a plurality of periods between the time when the start winning is confirmed and whether the high probability state and the high base state are confirmed in S225 until the start of the variable display based on the start winning. May be displayed. For this reason, the game state is not changed from the confirmation of whether or not the high probability state and the high base state are established in S225 at the time of starting winning until the start of the variable display based on the starting winning. (For example, if a 15R probability variation big hit, a 10R probability variation big hit, a 2R probability variation big hit, or a sudden probability variation big hit occurs before the start of fluctuation, there is a case where the normal state is changed to a probability changed state). Therefore, the gaming state determined in S225 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see S61 to be described later) do not always match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change of the game state in the currently stored storage is specified, and a determination at the time of starting winning is made based on the changed game state. Also good.

  Then, the CPU 103 sets each threshold for detachment according to the determination result of S225 (S226). In this embodiment, a threshold determination program for performing threshold determination is incorporated in advance, 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 to be set in the variation category command shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 is determined.

  For example, when the CPU 103 determines that the gaming state is the high probability / high base state, the CPU 103 sets the threshold value 219. In this case, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is less than or equal to the threshold value 219 in S232 described later, and if it is less than or equal to the threshold value 219 (that is, 1 to 219). It is determined that “08 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 13). If it is not less than or equal to the threshold value 219 (that is, if it is 220 to 251), it is determined that “09 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 13).

  For example, when the CPU 103 determines that the gaming state is a high probability / low base state, the CPU 103 sets the threshold value 79. In this case, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is less than or equal to the threshold value 79 in S232 to be described later, and if it is less than or equal to the threshold value 79 (that is, 1 to 79). It is determined that “0A (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 13). If the threshold value is not 79 or less (that is, 80 to 251), it is determined that “0B (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 13).

  For example, if the CPU 103 determines that the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 103 sets the threshold values 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 regardless of the total number of pending storages. In this case, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is less than or equal to the threshold value 79 in S232 to be described later, and if it is less than or equal to the threshold value 79 (that is, 1 to 79). It is determined that “00 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 13). If the threshold value is 89 or less (that is, 80 to 89), it is determined that “01 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 13). If the threshold value is 99 or less (that is, 90 to 99), it is determined that “02 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 13). If the threshold value is 169 or less (that is, 100 to 169), it is determined that “03 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 13). 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. 13). When the threshold value is 214 or less (that is, when it is 200 to 214), it is determined that “05 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 13). If the threshold value is 229 or less (that is, 215 to 229), it is determined that “06 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 13). 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. 13).

  In the threshold determination example described above, 79, 89, 99, 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 79 or less, when determining whether or not the threshold value is 89 or less, it does not fall within the range of 1 to 79 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 case where the threshold values are determined to be 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 in order from the smallest value is shown. Conversely, 229, 214, You may determine with 199, 169, 99, 89, and 79. 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) may always be set without determining the gaming state in 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 (MR1) matches the small hit determination value (Y in S223), the CPU 103 sets EXT data “05 (H)” indicating “small hit” in the symbol designation command. Is performed (S227).

  Next, the CPU 103 sets a threshold for small hits (S228). In this embodiment, it is assumed that the CPU 103 sets the threshold value 251, and 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) in S 232 described later. It is determined that “18 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 14). In the case of a small hit, it may be determined that the EXT data “18 (H)” is set as it is without performing the threshold determination.

  When the jackpot determination random number (MR1) matches the jackpot determination value in S220 or S222, the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (MR2) extracted in S1216 and S1227 (S229). ). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 61 (when the winning effect processing at S1217 is executed), the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type determination table (first special) shown in FIG. It is determined whether the jackpot type is “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit” or “sudden probability variation big hit” using the symbol 131a. Further, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 62 (when the winning effect processing at S1228 is executed), the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b shown in FIG. Is used to determine whether the big hit type is “15R-probable big hit”, “10R-probable big hit”, “2R-probable big hit” or “suddenly promiscuous big hit”.

  Next, the CPU 103 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the symbol designation command (S230). In this case, when it is determined that “15R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 103 performs processing for setting EXT data “01 (H)” indicating “15R probability variation big hit” in the symbol designation command. If it is determined that “10R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 103 performs processing for setting EXT data “02 (H)” indicating “10R probability variation big hit” in the symbol designation command. When it is determined that “2R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 103 performs processing for setting EXT data “03 (H)” indicating “2R probability variation big hit” in the symbol designation command. When it is determined that “suddenly probable big hit” is determined, CPU 103 performs processing for setting EXT data “04 (H)” indicating “suddenly probable big hit” in the symbol designation command.

  And CPU103 sets each threshold value for jackpots according to the jackpot classification determined by S229 (S231).

  For example, the CPU 103 sets the thresholds 74 and 149 when determining that “10R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit”. In this case, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is less than or equal to the threshold value 74 in S232 described later, and if it is less than or equal to the threshold value 74 (that is, 1 to 74). It is determined that “10 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 14). If the threshold value is 149 or less (that is, 75 to 149), it is determined that “11 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 14). If it is not less than or equal to the threshold value 149 (that is, 150 to 251), it is determined that “12 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 14).

  Further, for example, when the CPU 103 determines that “15R probability variation big hit”, the thresholds 38 and 79 are set. In this case, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is less than or equal to the threshold value 38 in S232, which will be described later. It is determined that “13 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 14). If the threshold value is 79 or less (that is, 39 to 79), it is determined that “14 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 14). If the threshold value is not 79 or less (that is, 80 to 251), it is determined that “15 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 14).

  Further, for example, when the CPU 103 determines “suddenly probable big hit”, the CPU 103 sets the threshold 100. In this case, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is less than or equal to the threshold value 100 in S232 described later, and if it is less than or equal to the threshold value 100 (that is, 1 to 100). It is determined that “16 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 14). If the threshold is not less than 100 (that is, 101 to 251), it is determined that “17 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 14).

  Next, the CPU 103 uses the threshold values set in S226, S228, and S231 and the random number for determining the variation pattern type (MR3) extracted in S1216 and S1227 to determine which value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is any of the determination values. It is determined whether the range is reached (S232).

  In S226, S228, and S231, instead of setting a predetermined threshold value, a variation pattern type determination table (see FIGS. 6 and 7) is set. In S232, the set variation pattern type determination table is set. May be used to determine the range of the variation pattern type determination random number and which variation pattern type is to be used.

  Then, the CPU 103 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result to the variable category command (S233). Specifically, the CPU 103 determines “00 (H)” to “0B (H)”, “10 (10”) as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 depending on which variation pattern type is determined in S232. H) ”to“ 18 (H) ”is set in the EXT data of the variable category command.

  In this embodiment, the case has been shown in which it is determined in which range the random value for determining the variation pattern type falls within the range even if it is determined that the big win or the small win is determined in the winning determination. When it is determined that a big hit or a small hit is made, 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. . And, for example, although the production control CPU 120 does not specifically indicate which variation pattern type, the variation category command is shown to be comprehensively one of the big hit variation pattern types. On the basis of the fact that the pre-reading notice effect described later may be executed.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S110) in the special symbol process.

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

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

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

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 15A) is data indicating “first”. (S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in S52), the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is performed for the special figure or the special symbol process is performed for the second special figure (S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in S52), the CPU 103 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (S54).

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

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

  Further, in the case where the variable display of the second special figure is executed with priority, in the winning effect shown in FIG. 21, the value of the big hit determination random number (MR1) is set to the big hit determination value in the low probability state. It is possible to execute only the process of comparing with, and not to compare with the jackpot determination value in the high probability state (specifically, execute only the process of S220 and do not perform the processes of S221 and S222). It may be) If configured in this way, when the display of the variation of the second special figure is performed with priority, it is between the jackpot determination result in the winning determination and the jackpot determination result at the actual start of variation. It is possible to prevent the deviation from occurring.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Specifically, when transmitting an effect control command to the effect control CPU 120, the CPU 103 sets an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (S28). In this embodiment, when the change of the special symbol is started, the effect control command is executed in the order of the gaming state designation command, the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the total pending memory number subtraction designation command for each timer interruption. It is transmitted to the CPU 120 for effect control. Specifically, when the change of the special symbol is started, first, a gaming state designation command is transmitted, a variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms elapses, a display result designation command is transmitted after 4 ms elapses, and another 4 ms elapses A command for specifying the total pending storage number subtraction is sent later. When the special symbol variation starts, symbol variation designation commands (first symbol variation designation command, second symbol variation designation command) are also transmitted, but the symbol variation designation command is produced at the same timer interruption as the variation pattern command. It is transmitted to the control CPU 120.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (S111) in the special symbol process.

  In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 103 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 (S92). Then, the process proceeds to S102.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 103 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 6D as a table used to determine the variation pattern type from among a plurality of types. )) Is selected (S94). Then, the process proceeds to S102.

  If the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the high base flag indicating the high base state is set (S95). Note that the high base flag is set when the gaming state shifts to the probability changing state, and is reset when the high base state ends. Specifically, it is determined to be “15R probability change big hit”, “10R probability change big hit”, “2R probability change big hit”, or “sudden probability change big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. In addition, after the big hit game is over, it is reset when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times).

  If the high base flag is not set (N in S95), the CPU 103 checks whether or not the high probability flag indicating the high probability state is set (S96). If the high probability flag is not set (N in S96), that is, if the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (S97). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in S97), the CPU 103 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135A for detachment as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types (see FIG. 7 (A)) is selected (S98). Then, the process proceeds to S102.

  When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in S97), the CPU 103 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135B for losing as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. (See FIG. 7B) is selected (S99). Then, the process proceeds to S102.

  If the high probability flag is set (Y in S96), that is, if the gaming state is a high probability // low base state, the CPU 103 determines the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. As a table used for this purpose, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135D (see FIG. 7D) is selected (S100). Then, the process proceeds to S102.

  If the high base flag is set (Y in S95), that is, if the gaming state is a high probability / high base state (in this embodiment, the low probability / high base state is controlled. Therefore, if the high base flag is set, a high probability / high base state is established), and the CPU 103 uses the variation pattern for loss as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. The type determination table 135C (see FIG. 7C) is selected (S101). Then, the process proceeds to S102.

  In this embodiment, when the game state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more by executing the processing of S95 to S101, the variation pattern for loss shown in FIG. The type determination table 135B is selected. Further, when the gaming state is a high probability / high base state, a variation pattern type determination table 135C for loss shown in FIG. 7C is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of S102 described later. When the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the process is performed as a variation pattern in the process of S105. The non-reach PA1-2 of the shortening variation is determined (see FIG. 9). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a high probability / high base state, or when the total number of pending storage is 3 or more, a change display of the shortened variation may be performed. In this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation (see FIG. 7C) used in the high probability / high base state and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storage ( Although a table different from that shown in FIG. 7B is shown, a common table may be used as a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

  In this embodiment, even when the gaming state is the high base state, when the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0 or 1), The shortening variation display may not be performed. In this case, for example, when the CPU 103 determines Y in S95, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the total number of reserved storage is almost zero. The table 135A (see FIG. 7A) may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 103 reads MR3 (variation pattern type determination random number) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer) and selects it in the process of S92, S94, S98, S99, S100 or S101. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (S102).

  Next, the CPU 103, based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in S102, hits variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 8) as tables used for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns. , One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 9) is selected (S103). Also, MR4 (variation pattern determination random number) is read from the random number buffer area (first reservation storage buffer or second reservation storage buffer), and a plurality of change patterns are obtained by referring to the change pattern determination table selected in the process of S103. One of the types is determined (S105). In the case where the MR4 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning prize, the CPU 103 sets the value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (MR4). May be directly extracted, and the variation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the CPU 120 for effect control (S106). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (S107).

  Next, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 102 (S108). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (S112) (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 S95 to S102 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, a non-reach variation pattern type determination table (including non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3 variation pattern types shown in FIG. 7) and a reach variation pattern type determination table (FIG. 7). Normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6, including a variation pattern type of super CA2-7) are prepared, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected 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 the reach is set so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases. In this case, for example, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the determination value assigned to the common range of the reach determination table matches in determining whether or not “super reach out” or “non-reach out” occurs in the winning effect processing. By determining whether or not to reach, it may be determined in advance whether or not to reach. In consideration of a decrease in the execution ratio of the notice effect, as shown in this embodiment, the “reach out of super reach” is performed depending on the variation pattern type without performing a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. It is preferable to pre-determine whether or not “non-reach” will occur and perform a pre-reading notice effect.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (S117) in the special symbol process.

  In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (S321). As an example, in the post-hit release post-processing in S116 shown in FIG. 19, when the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “7”, a timer initial value predetermined corresponding to the big hit end presentation waiting time is Set to the control process timer. In this case, in the process of S321, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like). Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has passed may be determined according to whether or not the jackpot is over. If the big hit end production waiting time has not elapsed in S321 (S321; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end stage waiting time has elapsed in S321 (S321; Yes), the value set in the big hit type buffer described above is read (S322), and the big hit type is specified. Then, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag to the on state. Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit type read in S322 is “suddenly probable big hit” (S323). If it is determined that the big hit type is not “suddenly promising big hit” (S323; No), the time reduction flag is set (S324), and the process proceeds to S325. This is because, when the big hit type is a big hit other than “suddenly probable change big hit”, the high probability / high base state is controlled after the big hit gaming state ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit type is “suddenly promising big hit” (S323; Yes), the process proceeds to S325 without setting the time reduction flag. Thus, in the case of “suddenly promising big hit”, the high probability / low base state is controlled after the big hit gaming state ends. In addition, when a small hit is made, the probability variation flag and the short time flag are not changed in the small hit end process (S120), and the gaming state before the small hit gaming state is maintained.

  In S325, a count initial value (for example, “100” or the like) determined in advance corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the probability changing state as the special game state is set in the special game counter (S325). . Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S110) (S326), and the jackpot end process is terminated.

  The special game counter is counted down by “1”, for example, in the special symbol stop process (S113) every time the variation display as the special game is executed during the probability variation state. In the special symbol stop process (S113), if the value of the special game counter becomes “0” when the display result is “out of”, the probability variation flag is reset and the time-short flag is set. Set the hourly flag to the reset state. As a result, in each of the 15R probability variation big hit, the 10R probability variation big hit, and the 2R probability variation big hit, after the big hit gaming state, the special figure game (fluctuation display) that is out of play has been executed 100 times. The special game state that becomes the state and the short-time state is terminated, and in the case of suddenly probable big hit, after the big hit big hit game state is over, the special figure game (fluctuation display) that is out of play is executed 100 times. A special gaming state that is in a state but not in a short time state is terminated.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control main process.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 22 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (S801), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and is mounted on the effect control board 12. Register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (S802). The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (S802; No), the process of S802 is repeatedly executed and the process waits.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  For example, when a big hit such as 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, or 2R probability variation big hit is made, a big hit display result (display result of a doublet) determined in advance corresponding to the big hit type is determined. Further, when suddenly a big hit or a small hit is probable, a chance that consists of a combination of symbols other than the combination of the big winning symbols is determined as a display result. In addition, when it comes off, a combination of left, middle, and right decorative symbols that does not become a staggered pattern is randomly determined as a result of the off display. However, if the variation pattern command is a command that specifies that the reach is out of reach, it is possible to form a reach design in which the left and right symbols are aligned during the change display, and the movable display result is determined. When the variation pattern command is a command that specifies that the reach pattern is not reached (usually change), the display result is determined so as not to form a reach design in which the left and right symbols are aligned during the variation display.

  When normal reach is specified in the variation pattern command, reach effects corresponding to each type of normal reach are performed. Furthermore, when super reach is designated in the variation pattern command, reach effects corresponding to each type of super reach are performed.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S804 of FIG. 25 as command analysis processing.

  In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first receives the command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (S501). At this time, if there is no received command (S501; No), the command analysis processing is terminated.

  If there is a received command in S501 (S501; Yes), for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command, it is determined what command the received command is as follows. For example, it is determined whether the received command is any symbol designating command (S502). If the received command is not a symbol designation command in S501 (S502; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is any variable category command (S503). If the received command is not a variable category command in S503 (S503; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is a first start opening winning designation command (S504). If the received command is not the first start opening prize designation command in S504 (S504; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second start opening prize designation command (S505). If the received command is not the second start opening winning designation command in S505 (S505; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is a total pending storage number designation command (S506). If the received command is not the combined pending storage number designation command in S506, settings corresponding to other received commands are made (S508), and the process returns to S501.

  If it is determined in S502 to S506 that the command is applicable, the received command is stored at the head of the free area in the start winning received command buffer 194A as follows (S507), and the process returns to S501. .

  If the effect control command received in S502 is any of the symbol designation commands, the received symbol designation command is stored in the symbol designation command area in the first vacant storage area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A ( S507). If the effect control command received in S503 is any of the variation category commands, the received variation category command is stored in the latest symbol designation command in each of the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. Then, it is stored in the area for the variable category command in the stored area (S507). However, if a variation category command, start winning designation command, or total pending memory number designation command has already been stored in the storage area where the latest symbol designation command is stored, it will vary within the current timer interrupt. This means that the symbol designating command to be received before the category command has been missed. In this case, the received variable category command is stored in the variable category command area in the first free storage area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A (S507). At that time, the symbol designation command area in the first free storage area is in a state where no data is stored (0000 (H)).

  If the effect control command received in S504 is the first start winning designation command, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received first start winning designation command in the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. Are stored in the start winning designation command area in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and variation category command are stored (S507). However, if the start winning designation command and the combined pending storage number designation command are already stored in the storage area where the latest symbol designation command and variable category command are stored, the first start within the current timer interrupt This means that both the symbol designation command and the variable category command to be received prior to the winning designation command have been missed. In that case, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received first start prize designation command in the start prize designation command area in the first available storage area of the start prize reception command buffer 194A (S507). . At that time, the symbol designation command area and the variable category command area in the first vacant storage area are in a state where no data is stored (0000 (H)).

  If the effect control command received in S505 is the second start prize designation command, the effect control CPU 101 uses the received second start prize designation command in the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start prize reception command buffer 194A. It is stored in the start winning designation command area in the storage area where the latest symbol designation command and variable category command are stored (S507). However, if the start winning designation command and the combined pending storage number designation command have already been stored in the storage area where the latest symbol designation command or variable category command is stored, the second start is performed within the current timer interrupt. This means that both the symbol designation command and the variable category command to be received prior to the winning designation command have been missed. In this case, the received second start winning designation command is stored in the start winning designation command area in the first free storage area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A (S507). At that time, the symbol designation command area and the variable category command area in the first vacant storage area are in a state where no data is stored (0000 (H)).

  If the effect control command received in S506 is a total pending memory number designation command, the received total pending memory number designation command is the latest symbol designation command in the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning reception command buffer 194A, The variable category command and the start winning designation command are stored in the area for the total reserved storage number designation command in the storage area where the command is designated (S507). However, if the total pending storage number designation command has already been stored in the storage area where the latest symbol designation command, variation category command, and start prize designation command are stored, the total is added within the current timer interrupt. This means that all of the symbol designation command, variable category command and start winning designation command to be received prior to the reserved memory number designation command have been missed. In this case, the received total pending storage number designation command is stored in the area for the total pending storage number designation command in the first available storage area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A (S507). At that time, the symbol designation command area, the variable category command area, and the start winning designation command area in the first vacant storage area are in a state “0000 (H)” in which no data is stored. Is done.

  In this embodiment, when the received command is stored in the area for each command in the first free storage area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A, the data is lost when the command is missed. Although not stored, the state becomes “0000 (H)”, but when the next series of commands is received, data indicating the received command is targeted for the first free storage area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. Since it is stored in the area for each command, the data indicating the latest received command is not stored in the area where the command is missed at the time of the previous series of command reception and is “0000 (H)”. Controlled. In addition, for example, dummy data such as “9999 (H)” is stored in the area for the command that is missed when a series of commands are received, so that the data is stored in the storage area where the data has already been stored. The area “0000 (H)” due to a command being missed is mistakenly recognized as the first free storage area and the latest storage area is not updated. The received data may not be stored in error.

  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. Also, a symbol designation command which is a command indicating whether or not a big hit or a small hit is determined in the winning presentation process at the time of starting winning (see FIG. 21), a determination result of the big hit type, a 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.

  In addition, when the start winning is generated, based on the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3, etc., the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” or “small hit”, The determination result, the design designation command that is an effect control command for designating the determination result of the variation category, and the variation category command are also referred to as determination result information.

  Note that when receiving commands are sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, the received commands are a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a start prize designation command, and a combined pending storage number designation command. The received commands may be stored without distinction, or each received command may be distinguished and stored at the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area. When receiving each received command separately, the storage area of the received received command is blank, and only some effect control commands to be received as one set are excessively stored.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in S805 of FIG. 25 as the effect control process.

  In the effect control process shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to have a pre-reading notice effect and an effect mode, and executes the pre-reading notice determination process (S161). A notice restriction release setting process (S162) and a prefetch notice initialization process (S163) for initializing the prefetch notice are executed. Specific processing contents of S161 to S163 will be described later.

  In the effect control process, after executing the pre-reading notice initialization process, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like, one of the following processes of S170 to S177 is performed. Select and execute.

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

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

  When the value of the effect process flag is “2”, the effect processing during variation display (S172) is executed. In the variation display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern in accordance with the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative pattern. Various effects are controlled during variable display. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variation display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to this, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the result of the decorative symbol variation display is completely stopped and displayed. If the final decorative design is displayed in full stop in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed. In this case, it is possible to autonomously derive and display the determined decorative symbol on the side of the effect control board 12 and determine the change display result without using the effect control command from the main board 11. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 28 is a display screen diagram illustrating a display example of the prefetch notice effect in the image display device 5. In FIG. 28, in order to explain a display example of the pre-reading notice effect, (A) shows a normal display example, (B) shows a strong notice display example, and (C) shows a weak notice display example. Yes.

  In the present embodiment, as the pre-reading notice effect, a normal display mode 50A (circle shape) shown in FIG. (B) strong notice display form 50B (☆ shape) or (C) weak notice display form 50C (Δ shape), which is a display form different from the above, is displayed (changed) on hold storage notice The production is executed. In this way, by the effect that uses the stored memory image 50 as the notice display mode, the reserved memory notice for notifying the possibility of “big hit” in the variable display based on the reserved memory to be notified is performed.

  As a hold storage advance notice, when the hold storage image 50 is displayed in the weak advance notice display mode 50C, it is predicted that there is a higher possibility of a “big hit” than when the hold storage image 50 is displayed in the normal display form 50A. Is done. Further, when the reserved stored image 50 is displayed in the strong notice display mode 50B, it is predicted that there is a higher possibility of “big hit” than when the reserved stored image 50 is displayed in the weak notice display mode 50C. .

  In addition, as the pre-reading notice effect, one type of display mode is displayed without being divided into a plurality of types of display modes of the strong notice display mode 50B and the weak notice display mode 50C according to the possibility of being a big hit. You may make it display with.

  FIG. 29 shows a prefetch notice determination table, which is a data table used for making a decision (hereinafter referred to as prefetch notice determination) for determining whether or not to perform a prefetch notice effect and a notice display mode at the time of execution. It is a figure shown in a format. In FIG. 29, (A) shows a first prefetch notice determination table, (B) shows a second prefetch notice determination table, and (C) shows a third prefetch notice determination table.

  When new hold storage information is generated, among the existing hold storage information, in the winning determination process, 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability change big hit, 2R probability change big hit, and sudden probability change big hit (all big hits are Jackpot storage information that has been determined to be one of the big hits, and that has not been pre-ready noticed in the strong notice display mode 50B or the weak notice display form 50C (no big hit memory noticed) When there is not, the pre-reading notice determination is performed using the first pre-reading notice determination table (a big hit storage unannounced no-notice determination table).

  Further, when new reserved storage information is generated, among the existing stored storage information, in the winning determination process, the 15R probability variation big hit, the 10R probability variation big hit, and the 2R probability variation big hit (substantially the prize ball is The stored storage information that is determined to be one of the big hits obtained), and that has not been pre-ready noticed in the strong notice display mode 50B or the weak notice display form 50C (the jackpot memory not yet noticed) ), The pre-reading notice determination is performed using the second pre-reading notice determination table (15R, 10R, 2R probability variation big hit storage unpredicted presence determination table) of (B).

  Also, when new on-hold storage information is generated, among the existing on-hold storage information, in the winning determination process, it is determined that a sudden and promising big hit (subject to a big hit where virtually no winning ball can be obtained) is determined. If there is any stored storage information that has not been pre-ready noticed by the strong notice display mode 50B or the weak notice display form 50C (no big hit storage noticed), the third prefetch notice determination table (C) ( A pre-reading notice determination is performed using a sudden change probability big hit memory unannounced determination table).

  Each of the first to third prefetch notice determination tables includes an extracted value of a random number SR2 for holding memory notice determination as a prefetch notice (which can take 100 values of 0 to 99) and a plurality of kinds of reserved memory images 50. Is a data table in which a relationship with each of the display forms (strong notice display form, weak notice display form, and normal display form) is set, and is stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12.

  In each of the first to third prefetch notice determination tables shown in FIGS. 29 (A) to (C), the new stored memory information, that is, the big hit / small hit for the reserved memory information to be notified this time. A random number that selects each of the strong notice display mode (with pre-reading notice), weak notice display mode (with pre-reading notice), and normal display form (no pre-reading notice) for each judgment result (judgment result in winning effect processing) The value of SR2 is assigned. For example, in the present embodiment, the determination results are a big hit that can obtain a prize ball of 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, and 2R probability variation big hit, and a sudden probability variation big hit that does not substantially obtain a prize ball. In this case, a random hit SR2 for selecting a display mode is assigned to each.

  Also, in FIGS. 29A to 29C, in order to clarify the selection ratio based on the random number SR2 for determining the reserved storage notice, the strong notice display mode (pre-reading notice available) and the weak notice display mode (pre-reading notice available) are used. ) And a random number SR2 for selecting each of the normal display modes (no pre-reading notice) are indicated by a set number (for example, 40, 30, 20,...). For example, in the second look-ahead notice determination table of FIG. 29B, 45 values are set as the random number SR2 for selecting the strong notice display mode for 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, and 2R probability variation big hit, 35 values are set as the random number SR2 for selecting the weak notice display mode, and 20 values are set as the random number SR2 for selecting the normal display mode.

  In the case where the determination results are divided in this way, the magnitude relationship of the advantage for the player is based on whether or not a winning ball is obtained and whether or not the probability variation state is obtained, and the 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, And 2R probability variation big hit> sudden probability variation big hit> small hit> out of relation.

  In addition, for the 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, and 2R probability variation big hit, an example in which the value of the random number SR2 for holding storage advance notice determination is collectively shown is not limited to this, but the 15R probability variation big hit, 10R For the probable big hit and the 2R probable big hit, the value of the random number SR2 for holding storage advance notice determination may be set individually. Further, the value of the random number SR2 for holding storage advance notice determination may be set in a lump sum including the sudden probability variation big hit in 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, and 2R probability variation big hit. Further, since the small hit is different from the big hit, the value of the random number SR2 for holding storage advance notice determination may be collectively set for the loss and the small hit.

  In each of FIGS. 29A to 29C, for the 15R probability variation big hit, the 10R probability variation big hit, and the 2R probability variation big hit, the pre-reading advance notice is executed as compared with the sudden probability variation big hit, the small hit, and the deviation. Data is set so that the ratio to be determined is high and the ratio to select the strong notice display mode as the prefetch notice is high.

  In each of FIGS. 29 (A) to (C), the sudden probability change big hit has a higher ratio of being determined to execute the pre-reading notice than that of the small hit and off, and the strong notice as the pre-reading notice. Data is set so that the ratio of selecting the display mode is high.

  In each of FIGS. 29 (A) to 29 (C), the ratio for determining the strong notice display mode as the pre-reading notice is higher for the small hits than in the case of a loss, and the ratio determined to execute the pre-reading notice is high. The data is set to be high.

  By using such first to third prefetch notice determination tables, any one of the strong notice display form, the weak notice display form, and the normal display form is selected for the stored storage information. It is possible to determine whether or not to execute the advance notice, and to select and determine the advance notice display mode when the prefetch notice is executed.

  The prefetch notice determination table includes a first determination table for determining whether or not to execute the prefetch notice, and a notice of the prefetch notice when it is determined to execute the prefetch notice by the first determination table. You may provide the 2nd determination table which selects and determines a display mode.

  As a result of the data setting as described above, the pre-read notice is executed more frequently as the new reserved storage information to be notified is a determination result that is advantageous to the player. Thereby, a player's interest can be improved based on performing a prefetch notice. Furthermore, the more the reserved storage information to be notified of the advance notice is the determination result that is advantageous to the player, the higher the ratio that the advance notice is executed in the strong notice display mode when the prefetch notice is executed. Thereby, the interest of the player can be further improved based on executing the pre-reading notice.

  Further, when comparing the first to third prefetch notice determination tables of FIGS. 29A to 29C, when there is no big hit hold storage information for which prefetch notice is not performed, the first prefetch notice determination of FIG. When the table is used and there is a big hit hold storage information for which no pre-reading notice is performed, the ratio of executing the pre-reading notice is set higher than the first pre-reading notice determination table and the pre-reading notice is executed The second pre-reading notice determination table (B) or the third pre-reading notice determination table (C), which is set to a high ratio of executing the notice in the strong notice display mode, is used.

  As a result, when there is a big hit hold storage information that is not pre-reading advance notice, compared to when there is no such hold storage information, the rate at which the pre-read notice is executed for the new hold storage information is high, When a pre-reading notice is executed for new reserved memory information, the player's expectation may be raised and the player's interest may be attracted with respect to the possibility of a big hit for the reserved memory information for which no pre-reading notice is made. it can. Further, when there is a big hit hold storage information for which no pre-reading notice is performed, a strong notice display mode is provided when the pre-reading notice is executed for new hold storage information as compared with the case where there is no such hold storage information. Since the rate at which the advance notice is executed is increased, the notice display mode when the prefetch notice is executed for the new reserved memory information makes the player's expectation more about the reserved memory information that has not been prefetched. It can be further enhanced to attract more players' interest. In particular, when the period of a high probability state is limited by the number of variable displays as in this embodiment, the player has an idea that he wants to win the jackpot earlier, so as in this embodiment Based on the fact that the rate at which the pre-reading notice is executed changes depending on whether or not there is jackpot pending storage information that is not pre-reading notice, the player's expectation is further enhanced and the player's interest Can be further attracted.

  In addition, when there is a big hit hold storage information for which a pre-reading notice is not performed, if the hold storage information corresponding to the newly stored hold storage that is a big hit is displayed in a strong or weak notice display mode, A big hit in the variable display before the variable display based on the hold storage information displayed in the notice display mode is executed may increase the ratio of the big hit at a timing that the player does not expect much. Therefore, the unexpectedness regarding the occurrence of jackpot can be caused.

  In addition, when there is jackpot pending storage information that has not been prefetched in advance, there is a higher percentage of pending storage information corresponding to newly stored jackpot pending storage than when there is no such pending storage information. Since it is displayed in the notice display mode, regarding the possibility of being a jackpot display result when the look-ahead notice is made, the player's all stored memory information existing at the time when the look-ahead notice is newly made will be displayed. Expectation can be raised.

  In addition, when comparing the first to third prefetch notice determination tables of FIGS. 29A to 29C, even if the hold information stored as a new notice object is out of date, the big hit with no prefetch notice being performed is performed. The data is set so that the pre-reading notice is executed at a higher rate when there is the holding storage information than when there is no jackpot holding storage information at which the pre-reading notice is not performed. As a result, when there is a big hit hold storage information for which no pre-reading notice has been made, the pre-reading notice is increased even if the new hold target hold information is lost. When there is jackpot pending storage information that has not been performed, the frequency of the pre-reading notice is increased based on the pending notice information of the new notice target, resulting in the reserved memory information displayed in the notice display mode. Sometimes, the frequency of occurrence of a big hit before the variable display with the hold storage information is executed increases. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the pre-reading notice effect and improve the player's expectation for the big hit based on the execution of the pre-reading notice effect.

  When executing the prefetching notice in the notice display mode as described above for the new hold storage information, the image display device indicates that there is a high possibility that the big hit hold storage information that is not prefetched is present. You may make it alert | report by displaying a message etc. in 5. FIG. In this way, the status of the stored storage information can be easily understood by the player, so that the player's sense of expectation due to the pre-reading notice can be further improved. Further, such notification may not be performed.

  In addition, in the case where the new reserved storage information for the advance notice is lost, the rate at which the pre-read notice is executed does not change regardless of whether there is jackpot stored information for which the pre-read notice is not performed. Data may be set in In addition, in the case where the new reserved storage information to be notified is lost, the pre-reading notification effect may not be executed for the stored information.

  In addition, when the first to third prefetch notice determination tables of FIGS. 29A to 29C are compared, only the weak notice display form among the notice display forms is displayed when the new storage information for the notice notice is lost. When there is jackpot pending storage information for which no prefetching notice is made, the rate at which the prefetching notice is executed is higher than when there is no jackpot pending storage information for which no prefetching notice is made. Data is set in. Thereby, the reliability (reliability that becomes a big hit) of the notice display can be secured for the new reserved storage information that is set to the strong notice display mode.

  In addition, when the reserved storage information for a new advance notice is out of date, the pre-read notice is displayed when there is a big hit hold storage information for which the pre-read notice is not performed for the strong notice display form among the notice display forms. The data may be set so that the rate at which the prefetch notice is executed is higher than when there is no jackpot holding storage information that is not performed. As a result, when the hold storage information displayed in the notice display mode is generated, the frequency of occurrence of a big hit before the variable display with the hold storage information is executed is increased. Expectation can be improved.

  In addition, when the pre-reading notice is performed for the reserved storage information, the control is performed so that the pre-reading notice is executed for the new stored storage information at a higher rate than when the pre-reading notice is not performed. Good. When such control is performed, for example, when there is jackpot pending storage information for which a prefetch notice is being performed, a new look ahead notice is provided for new pending storage information as compared to when there is no such jackpot pending storage information. The rate at which is executed may be increased. Also, for example, when the prefetching notice is being performed, compared with the case where the prefetching notice is not performed, regardless of whether or not the reserved memory information for which the prefetching notice is being performed is the jackpot reserved memory information. The rate at which the pre-reading notice is executed with respect to the new reserved storage information may be increased. Specifically, instead of the above-described prefetch notice determination table in FIG. 29, a prefetch notice determination table in which such a prefetch notice ratio is set is provided, and S709 to S714 in FIG. Instead of the above process, the process of determining the presence or absence of the prefetch notice and the notice display mode of the prefetch notice may be performed. As described above, when the pre-reading notice is performed for the reserved storage information, control is performed such that the ratio of the pre-reading notice for the new reserved storage information is higher than when the pre-reading notice is not performed. As a result, pre-reading notices are made for a larger amount of reserved memory information, and when pre-reading notices are made for a large number of held memory information, which pre-fetched information is based on which pre-ready notice is a big hit. It is possible to further improve the player's expectation about whether or not In addition, since a situation in which a prefetch notice is performed for a larger amount of held storage information may occur, a change display result based on the hold storage information in a situation in which one prefetch notice is executed for one piece of the stored information. It is possible to prevent the player from stopping the game until the game is derived, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

  In addition, when the pre-reading notice is made for the reserved storage information that becomes out of date, the pre-reading notice for the new reserved storage information is compared with the case where the pre-reading notice is not made for the hold information that becomes out-of-order. You may make it perform control which raises the ratio performed. In this way, for example, the frequency of the pre-reading notice for a plurality of pieces of hold information is increased, and the player's expectation can be further improved.

  Further, when the game control microcomputer 100 generates a big hit in a “low probability / low base state” for a predetermined big hit such as a 2R probability variation big hit, the game control microcomputer 100 shifts to a “high probability / low base state”. Furthermore, when the big hit occurs in the “high probability / low base state”, control is performed to shift to the “high probability high base state”. You may make it control to a various gaming state. When such control is performed, in the stored information, the “high probability / low base state” is obtained when there is jackpot unannounced information about the predetermined big hit in the “low probability / low base state”. Thus, the data may be set so that the pre-read notice is executed at a higher rate for the new reserved storage information than when there is no big hit unannounced information for the predetermined big hit.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetch notice determination process executed in S161 of FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the received command normality check process executed in S706 of FIG.

  In the pre-reading notice determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the contents stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (S701). Then, it is determined whether or not at least one of the commands at the start winning prize is a new reception command (S702). In S702, for example, at least one of the symbol designation command, the variable category command, the first and second startup prize designation commands, or the total pending storage number designation command is newly stored in the start prize reception command buffer 194A. The presence or absence of a received command can be determined by checking whether or not If no command is newly received (S702; No), the prefetch notice determination process is terminated.

  If it is determined in S702 that there is a reception command (S702; Yes), it is determined whether or not a pre-reading notice effect is already being executed (S703). For example, in the process of S703, when the pre-reading notice execution flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on, it may be determined that the pre-reading notice effect is being executed. The pre-reading notice execution flag is set to the on state when the prefetching notice effect is executed.

  In this embodiment, when the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed, the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the already determined effect mode so that the process for executing the pre-reading notice effect is not performed. On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the winning determination result that the variable display mode is determined as “non-reach”, the winning determination result that the variable display result is determined as “big hit” When the winning determination result indicating that the variation pattern with super reach is determined is obtained, the pre-reading notice effect being executed may be switched to the super reach or jackpot notice effect. Note that the pre-reading notice effect may be further executed regardless of the effect of the pre-reading notice effect that has already been executed.

  If the pre-reading notice effect is not being executed in S703 (S703; No), it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice restriction that restricts the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is in effect (S704). If the pre-reading notice restriction is not in effect at S704 (S704; No), it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is during the time-saving control with the time-saving control (high base state) (S705).

  If the time control is not being performed in S705 (S705; No), a reception command normality check process for checking the order and contents of the reception commands based on the occurrence of the start winning is executed (S706), and the reception is successful. It is determined whether or not (S707).

  Specifically, in the received command normality check process in S707, as shown in FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the latest start winning command stored in the starting win received command buffer 194A. Then, it is confirmed whether or not all the commands at the time of starting winning are received in order (S7071).

  Specifically, in this embodiment, four commands of a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a startup prize designation command, and a combined pending memory number designation command are collectively included in one timer interruption as commands at the time of a prize winning. Since the command data is to be received, the MODE data is “C4 (H)”, “C6 (H)”, “C0 (H)” (or “C1 (H)”) in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. , And a command “C2 (H)” should be stored (see FIG. 11). Therefore, if any of the MODE data is not stored, the effect control CPU 120 can determine that the command has been missed due to noise or garbled data of the MODE data and the command could not be received correctly. .

  In this embodiment, since the design designation command, the variation category command, the start prize designation command, and the combined pending storage number designation command should be received in this order, MODE data is stored in the start prize reception command buffer 194A. "C4 (H)", "C6 (H)", "C0 (H)" (or "C1 (H)"), and "C2 (H)" should be stored in this order. Therefore, even if all of these MODE data are stored, the effect control CPU 120 may store “C6 (H)” before “C4 (H)” if the order is different. It can be determined that the command could not be received correctly due to noise or garbled MODE data.

  If the start winning command received in S7071 is not in order or if it is determined that a part of the command is missing, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the received command is not normal (not normal). It is determined that there is (S7075), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S7071 that all the commands at the start winning prize have been received in order, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the latest symbol designation command and variable category command stored in the start winning prize received command buffer 194A are stored. It is confirmed whether or not the contents are consistent (S7072). Specifically, when a symbol 1 designation command (C400 (H)) for designating a deviation as a symbol designation command is stored, the variation category 1 command to the variation category 12 command corresponding to the deviation as the variation category command are stored. One of them should be stored (see FIGS. 12 and 13). Nevertheless, when the variation category 21 command to variation category 29 command (see FIG. 14) corresponding to the big hit, suddenly probable big hit, and small hit are stored, the effect control CPU 120 changes the symbol designation command and the fluctuation. It can be determined that the content of the category command is not consistent and there is a conflict.

  If it is determined in S7072 that the design designation command and the variation category command do not match, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the received command is not normal (unusual) (S7075), and processing Exit. On the other hand, if it is determined in S7072 that the contents of the symbol designation command and the variation category command are consistent, the effect control CPU 120 determines the latest start prize designation command stored in the start prize reception command buffer 194A. And whether the contents of the total pending storage number designation command are consistent (S7073). Specifically, a first start winning designation command for designating that there has been a starting prize at the first starting prize opening 61 or a second starting prize for designating that there has been a starting prize at the second start prize opening 62. If the total pending storage number indicated by the EXT data of the total pending storage number designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is 0 even though the designation command is stored, The control CPU 120 can determine that the contents of the start winning designation command and the combined pending storage number designation command are not consistent and inconsistent.

  If it is determined in S7073 that the contents of the start winning designation command and the total pending storage number designation command are not consistent, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the received command is not normal (unusual) ( S7075), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S7073 that the contents of the symbol designating command and the variation category command match, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the received command is normal (S7074), and ends the process.

  In this embodiment, if any one of the determination processes of S7071 to S7073 is determined to be N, the process proceeds to S7075 and the received command is determined to be abnormal (non-normal) (S7075). Although an example is shown, it is not limited to such an example. For example, on the condition that it is determined as N in any two of the determination processes of S7071 to S7073, the process proceeds to S7075 and the pre-reading notice effect setting limit period in which it is determined that the received command is not normal (non-normal). The process may be shifted, or on the condition that it is determined as N in all the determination processes of S7071 to S7073, the process may shift to S7075 to determine that the received command is not normal (non-normal). .

  Further, it is not always necessary to provide all three determination processes of S7071 to S7073 on the program, and the program may be configured to provide only one determination process of S7071 to S7073. The program may be configured to provide only any two determination processes of S7071 to S7073.

  In addition, it is not limited to what determines that abnormality has occurred when any one of the determination processes of S7071 to S7073 is denied. For example, any two of the determination processes of S7071 to S7073 are denied. In this case, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred. Alternatively, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred when all of the determination processes in S7071 to S7073 are denied.

  If it is determined in S707 that the reception has been successful (S707; Yes), one of the first to third prefetch notice determination tables shown in FIG. 29 is selected and a prefetch notice effect is executed in S708 to S714. Whether or not to perform, the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect, and the pre-reading notice pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect in the case of execution are determined.

  In S708, it is checked whether or not there is any preemption notice and pre-fetch notice for all the stored storage information stored at the present time (S708). In S708, the missed hit of each stored storage information is checked by confirming the symbol designation data in the start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. 17B. In S708, the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice of each stored storage information is checked by checking the pre-reading notice information in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG.

  As a result of the check in S708, the stored stored image 50 is a stored storage information that is a big hit of any one of 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, and sudden probability change big hit, and the reserved stored image 50 is displayed as a strong notice display mode or weak It is determined whether or not there is information that has not been pre-ready noticed by using the notice display mode, that is, there is no big hit notice information (S709).

  When it is determined in S709 that there is no jackpot unannounced information, the first prefetch notice determination table in FIG. 29A is selected (S710), and the process proceeds to S714. On the other hand, if it is determined in S709 that there is jackpot unannounced information, it is determined whether or not the jackpot unannounced information corresponds to any one of 15R probability variable big hit, 10R probability variable big hit, and 2R probability variable big hit. (S711).

  When it is determined in S711 that any of the big hits is applicable, the second prefetch notice determination table in FIG. 29B is selected (S712), and the process proceeds to S714. On the other hand, when it is determined in S711 that none of the big hits is applicable, the big hit non-predictive information is a sudden probability change big hit according to the erasure method, and at this time, the third prefetching advance notice in FIG. A determination table is selected (S713), and the process proceeds to S714.

  In S714, the random number SR2 for determining the reserved storage advance notice is extracted, and the extracted value of the random number SR2 and the reserved storage information to be notified are stored using the prefetch notice determination table selected in any of S710, S712, and S713. Based on the judgment result (15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, small hit, or disengagement), whether or not a pre-reading notice is executed, and a notice display mode ( The strong notice display mode and the weak notice display mode are determined (S714).

  As described with reference to FIG. 29, the selection of the pre-reading notice determination table causes a large amount of reserved storage information for which no pre-reading notice is performed, as compared to the case without such reserved storage information. The rate at which the pre-reading notice is executed for the new hold storage information is increased. Further, when there is jackpot hold storage information for which pre-reading notice is not performed, the hold storage information corresponding to the hold storage that is the newly stored specific display result is compared with the case where there is no such hold storage information. Since it is displayed in a special display mode at a high rate, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for all the stored information regarding the possibility of a big hit.

  Then, based on the determination result in S714, it is determined whether or not it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice (S715). When it is determined that the pre-reading notice is determined to be executed, the pre-reading notice information is stored in the pre-reading notice information in the start winning reception command buffer 194A corresponding to the latest reserved storage information (S716). Specifically, the data of the prefetch notice information of the buffer number corresponding to the latest reserved storage information is set to (“1”). In S716, a setting corresponding to the fact that the pre-reading notice effect is being executed, such as setting the pre-reading notice execution flag to the ON state, is performed.

  In addition, as the pre-reading notice information, data that can specify the notice display mode (strong notice display form, weak notice display form) is stored, and new pending storage is supported based on the notice display form specified by the data. As for the hold storage display to be executed, one or both of the ratio for determining whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice and the selection ratio of the notice display mode when the pre-reading notice is executed may be made different.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the latest start opening winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is the first starting opening winning designation command (S717).

  When it is the first start opening winning designation command in S717 (S717; Yes), it is the shape of the notice display mode (strong notice display form or weak notice display form) determined in S714 in the start prize storage display area 5H. In addition, display is performed to add and update one reserved storage image 50 (first notice display image) of the color (blue) that identifies the first reserved storage information as a combined reservation storage display (S718), The decision process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is the second start opening winning designation command in S717 (S717; No), in the start winning storage display area 5H, the shape of the notice display mode (strong notice display form or weak notice display form) determined in S714 is used. There is a display that adds and updates one reserved storage image 50 (second notice display image) of a color (red) that specifies the second reserved storage information as a combined reserved storage display (S719), The prefetch notice determination process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the first reserved storage information and the second reserved storage information are displayed so as to be distinguishable by changing display colors. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first reserved storage information and the second reserved storage information may be displayed indistinguishable by displaying them with the same display color and the same shape.

  When the process of S717 to S719 is executed, and the hold display advance notice is executed as the pre-reading notice effect, the pre-reading notice effect is immediately executed at the timing when the start winning is generated and the command at the start winning is received. Can be made.

  Note that when the game state is a big hit game state or a small hit game state, it may be limited not to execute the prefetch notice effect. Whether or not the game state is a big hit game state can be determined, for example, depending on whether or not the value of the effect process flag is “6” or “7”. In addition, whether or not the game state is a small hit game state can be determined, for example, in accordance with whether or not the value of the effect process flag is “4” or “5”.

  On the other hand, even when the gaming state is the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the pre-reading notice effect may be made executable. For example, after receiving a start winning command based on the occurrence of a start winning, when the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state reaches a predetermined number (for example, “10”), it is stored in the start winning received command buffer 194A. It is also possible to read the symbol designating command and the variation category command that have been read and decide whether to execute the prefetching notice effect, and to execute the prefetching notice effect during the round.

  Further, when it is determined in S703 that the pre-reading notice effect is being executed (S703; Yes), when it is determined in S704 that the pre-reading notice is being restricted (S704; Yes), the time control is being performed in S705. When it is determined that there is (S705; Yes), or when it is determined that "No pre-reading notice is executed" in S715 (S715; No), the latest start opening prize stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is stored. It is determined whether or not the designated command is a first start opening prize designation command (S720).

  If it is the first start opening winning designation command in S720 (S720; Yes), the start winning storage display area 5H is in the normal display mode and the color (blue) specifying that it is the first reserved storage The storage image 50 (first normal display image) is added and updated as a summed pending storage display (S721), and the prefetch notice determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is the second start opening winning designation command in S720 (S720; No), in the start winning storage display area 5H, the color specifying the normal display mode and the second reserved storage (red) Is added and updated as a summed hold memory display (S722), and the prefetch notice determination process is terminated.

  Further, when it is determined in S707 that the command at the start winning prize has not been received normally (S707; No), the undetermined information is set corresponding to the latest command in the start command receiving command buffer 194A (S723). ). Specifically, the undetermined information of the buffer number corresponding to the latest command in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is set to “1” (or ON state).

  After the process of S723 is executed, the reserved storage image 50 of a color (yellow) that identifies the abnormal display mode in the start winning memory display area 5H as the held display in the start winning memory display area 5H (non-normal) One display image) is added and updated as a summed hold storage display (S724). Then, after setting for prefetching notice restriction such as setting the prefetching notice restriction flag provided in the production control flag setting unit 191 or the like to the on state (S725), the prefetching notice determination process is terminated.

  In such a pre-reading notice determination process, when it is determined in S707 that the command at the start winning prize has not been received normally, the process of S708 to S719 is not executed, so that the pre-reading notice effect is applied to the corresponding reserved storage information. Restricted to not execute. Thereby, when the command at the time of starting winning cannot be received normally, execution of the pre-reading notice effect can be restricted. Then, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading notice effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, and to prevent the player from feeling distrust. Further, a command indicating an increase in reserved memory, such as a first start winning designation command, a second starting winning designation command, and a combined reserved memory number designation command, and a determination result such as a symbol designation command and a variation category command When the information indicating the information cannot be normally received, the hold storage information is restricted from being displayed in the notice display mode, so the notice effect based on the information received in an unstable communication state is executed. Can be prevented.

  As an example of control for restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect when it is determined in S707 that the command at the start winning prize has not been normally received, the pre-reading is performed only for the stored information for which the command has not been normally received. An example of restricting the execution of the notice effect was given. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a control example for restricting the pre-reading notice effect when it is determined that the command at the start winning prize cannot be normally received in S707 is a variation based on the stored storage information that the command was not normally received. During the period until the display is executed, in addition to the hold storage information in which the command cannot be normally received, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect for the hold storage information generated thereafter may be restricted.

  Further, as a control example for restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect when it is determined in S707 that the command at the start winning prize has not been received normally, the pre-reading notice effect is not executed at all. The execution of the pre-reading notice may be restricted for some of the plurality of notice modes, such as prohibiting the execution of the pre-reading notice.

  Further, as a control example for restricting execution of the pre-reading notice effect when it is determined in S707 that the command at the start winning prize has not been normally received, the pre-reading notice effect is not executed at all. For example, the symbol designation command is normal. Pre-reading notices that involve commands that could not be received normally, such as prohibiting the execution of pre-reading notices in the strong notice display mode when they cannot be received at the same time (for example, in this embodiment, symbol designating commands etc. are displayed in advance notice) Execution of the aspect that determines the type of display mode in the mode may be limited.

  Further, even when only the start opening winning designation command is missing in the received command at the start winning prize, the pre-reading notice effect may not be executed. That is, it is only necessary to limit the execution of the pre-reading notice effect when a command that specifies whether the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased, such as the start opening winning designation command, is missed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the prefetching notice effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  In addition, when a command that designates whether the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased, such as the start opening prize designation command, is missed, the variable display corresponding to the reserved memory is executed. You may restrict | limit so that a prefetch notice effect may not be performed until is complete | finished. As a result, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading notice effect and the fluctuation display result from being inconsistent and prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  For example, when a part or all of the commands that specify the determination result at the time of starting winning such as a symbol designation command and a variation category command are recognizable, execution of the variation display corresponding to the reserved storage is completed. Up to this point, the pre-reading notice effect may not be executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading notice effect and the fluctuation display result from being inconsistent and prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  In addition, when some of the commands that specify the judgment results such as symbol designation commands and variable category commands are omitted, even if the judgment results can be recognized by other judgment result information You may restrict | limit so that the prefetch notice effect based on a result may not be performed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the prefetching notice effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  Also, if judgment results that can be recognized from a plurality of commands that specify judgment results such as symbol designation commands and variable category commands are not consistent, pre-reading notice based on judgment results that can be recognized from any command You may restrict | limit so that production may not be performed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the prefetching notice effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  When the special game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, when the high base state in which the high opening control associated with the time reduction control is performed is The pre-reading notice effect based on the occurrence of the start prize (first start prize) due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start prize opening 61 may be restricted. When the high opening control is being performed, it is possible to continue to execute the special figure game using the second special figure that is preferentially executed by passing (entering) the game ball to the second start winning opening 62. Become. Therefore, the execution of the prefetching notice effect is started based on the hold data of the special figure game using the first special figure before the end of the jackpot gaming state, and the prefetching notice effect is continuously executed even after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Then, it is possible to continuously execute the variable display many times while holding the hold data or the like in which the variable display result is “big hit”, and it is possible to change by executing the special figure game using the second special figure. The display result is “big hit”, and the gambling of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be remarkably improved because the game is repeatedly controlled to the big hit gaming state. Further, the player repeatedly passes (enters) the game ball to the second start winning opening 62 while recognizing that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the first special figure. Depending on whether the special figure game using the special figure is repeatedly executed or whether the special figure game using the first special figure is executed without passing (entering) the game ball to the second start winning opening 62 There is a possibility that the timing at which the game becomes a “big hit” and is controlled to the big hit gaming state can be greatly changed depending on the skill of the player. Therefore, by limiting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the occurrence of the first start prize when in the high base state, the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” corresponding to the special game using the first special figure. It is possible to ensure sound gameability by preventing the player from recognizing the possibility.

  In addition to this, for example, if some or all of the commands that specify the reserved memory information such as the start opening prize designation command and the total pending memory number designation command are missed in the high base state, the symbol designation is performed. Even if the command specifying the determination result information such as the command and the variation category command is normally received, the pre-reading notice effect may not be executed. This prevents the player from recognizing that the fluctuation display result may be a “hit” in response to the special figure game using the first special figure, and provides a healthy gameplay. Can be secured.

  On the other hand, when a part of the command for specifying the stored memory information such as the start opening prize specifying command and the total reserved memory number specifying command is missed, at least a part of the prefetch notice effect (for example, the prefetch having the lowest reliability). It may be permitted to execute a notice effect or the like. As a result, it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect using the command that can be normally received as much as possible, and to prevent the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect from being excessively reduced.

  In addition, when a part of the command specifying the determination result information such as the symbol designation command and the variation category command is missed, at least a part of the prefetching notice effect (for example, the prefetching notice effect having the lowest reliability) is obtained. Execution may be permitted. As a result, it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect using the command that can be normally received as much as possible, and to prevent the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect from being excessively reduced.

  In addition, when judgment results that can be recognized from a plurality of commands that specify judgment result information such as symbol designation command front side variation category command do not match, at least a part of the prefetching notice effect (for example, the prefetching with the lowest reliability). It may be permitted to execute a notice effect or the like. As a result, it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect using the command that can be normally received as much as possible, and to prevent the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect from being excessively reduced.

  As a pre-reading notice, in addition to the hold display notice, when executing a continuous notice, a process for determining whether to execute the continuous notice and executing the continuous notice is executed independently of the pre-reading notice. That's fine.

  Next, the contents of the prefetch notice restriction release setting process (S162) will be described. In the prefetching notice restriction release setting process executed after the prefetching notice determination process (S161), when the prefetching notice restriction is restricted so as not to execute the prefetching notice effect, the restriction is set based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. A process for canceling and a process for enabling execution of a new prefetching notice effect are executed in response to the completion of the prefetching notice effect being executed. For example, in the prefetch notice restriction release setting process, when the prefetch notice restriction flag is on, the buffer number is effectively stored corresponding to each of “1” to “8” in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. For example, clearing the pre-reading notice restriction flag, for example, clearing the pre-reading notice restriction flag, on the condition that all the commands received at the start prize have been received in the correct order and content. To release.

  Next, the contents of the prefetch notice initialization process (S163) will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetch notice initialization process (S163).

  In the prefetch notice initialization process, it is determined whether or not the prefetch notice is being executed by checking whether or not the prefetch notice execution flag is on (S1640). When the prefetch notice is not being executed, the prefetch notice initialization process is terminated. On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice is being executed, it is determined whether the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is started (S1641). In S1641, for example, when a big hit start designation command or a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit designation command is received, it is determined that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is started. Whether or not the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is started is determined depending on whether the big hit middle effect process (S176) is started or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit middle effect process (S174) is started. In this case, a predetermined flag may be set, and when the predetermined flag is set, it may be determined that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is started.

  If it is determined in S1641 that it is not at the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the prefetch notice initialization process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in S1641 that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is started, the held storage image 50 which is the notice display form is set to the normal display form, and the pre-reading notice executing flag is reset to the off state. As a result, the control state of the prefetch notice is initialized (S1642), and the prefetch notice initialization process is terminated.

  As described above, when the big hit gaming state is controlled, the reserved storage image 50 that is the notice display mode is set to the normal display form, and the pre-reading notice execution flag is reset to the off state. Since the control state is initialized, it is possible to prevent the player from having too much excitement by not giving the player a long-term expectation.

  In the pre-reading notice determination process, when new reserved storage information is generated, whether or not there is any jackpot unannounced information for all the stored storage information stored at the present time in S708 and S709. An example is shown in which control is performed to increase the rate at which the pre-reading notice is executed when there is jackpot unannounced information. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when new on-hold storage information is generated, it is determined whether or not there is jackpot unannounced information for the previous on-hold storage information by S708 and S709. When there is information, control for increasing the rate of executing the pre-reading notice may be performed. In this way, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation regarding the possibility that the stored memory information immediately before the stored memory information displayed in the notice display mode will be a big hit.

  In addition, in the pre-reading notice determination process, when new reserved storage information is generated, for example, up to two previous stored storage information is used as a target. It is determined whether or not there is jackpot unannounced information for a plurality of predetermined stored storage information, and when there is jackpot unannounced information, control is performed to increase the rate of executing the prefetch notice. Also good. In the case of such control, when a plurality of pieces of reserved storage information displayed in the notice display mode are generated, there is a game regarding the possibility that the reserved storage information generated immediately before the plurality of reserved storage information will be a big hit. Can increase the expectation of the person.

  Further, in the pre-reading notice determination process, when determining whether or not there is jackpot unannounced information for a plurality of predetermined pieces of reserved storage information among all the stored storage information stored at the present time, Control may be performed to increase the rate at which the pre-reading notice is executed as the holding storage information is closer to the holding storage information determined to be the big hit non-preliminary information.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the current gaming state is during the time-shorted control with the time-shortened control (high base state) (S705; Yes), the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect and the pre-reading notice effect in the case of execution are performed. The process of S710 for determining the prefetching notice pattern corresponding to the effect mode is skipped, and the prefetching notice effect is not executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pre-reading notice effect may be executed even in the high base state.

  In the control example in which the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the pre-reading notice effect based on the occurrence of the first start prize in the high base state In this case, there is a possibility that the variable display can be continuously executed many times while holding the hold data or the like in which the variable display result is “big hit”. Only the pre-reading notice effect based on the occurrence of the second start prize due to the game ball passing (entering) through the two start prize opening 62 is executed, and the first due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start prize opening 61 You may restrict | limit so that the prefetch notice effect based on generation | occurrence | production of 1 start prize may not be performed.

  In the special aspect in the prefetching notice effect of the above-described embodiment, there may be a prefetching notice pattern whose display form changes in a plurality of stages. For example, when the reserved memory display is the second or later in the start winning memory display area 5H, as the first mode (for example, silver display), the first mode when the reserved memory display becomes the first mode. There may also be a pre-reading notice pattern in the third mode (for example, star-shaped display) having a high jackpot reliability. By providing such a pre-reading notice pattern, it becomes possible to execute a pre-reading notice effect that gradually raises the player's expectation.

  Also, instead of or restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect when the combined hold storage information designation command as the hold storage information cannot be normally received, extraction is performed based on the occurrence of the start winning prize. When it is determined that the variation display result is determined to be “big hit” using the numerical data indicating the jackpot determination random number value MR1, the control is performed based on the display result in the variation display that is the object of the determination. Execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the start winning that occurred during the period until the big hit gaming state is ended may be restricted. As a result, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the result of determining the variable display result or the variable category according to the game state when the start winning is generated, the game content is maintained while maintaining the consistency of the effect contents. Can be improved.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in the first to third prefetch notice determination tables in FIGS. 29A to 29C and S708 to S714 in FIG. 30, there is jackpot holding storage information for which prefetch notice is not performed. In some cases, the pre-reading notice is executed with respect to new reserved storage information more frequently than when there is no such reserved storage information. With respect to the possibility that the stored information that is not performed is a big hit, it is possible to raise the player's expectation and attract the player's interest.

  (2) As shown in S707, S723 to S725 of FIG. 30, a command indicating an increase in reserved memory such as a first start winning designation command, a second starting winning designation command, and a combined reserved memory number designation command; Unstable communication because the reserved memory information is restricted from being displayed in the notice display mode when the designating command and the information indicating the determination result such as the variable category command cannot be normally received. It is possible to prevent the notice effect based on the information received in the state from being executed.

  (3) As shown in FIGS. 29 (A) to (C), when there is jackpot hold storage information for which no pre-reading notice is made, it is newly stored as compared with the case where there is no such hold storage information. Since the hold storage information corresponding to the hold storage that is the specific display result is displayed in a notice display mode at a high rate, the player's expectation is raised with respect to all the hold storage information with respect to the possibility of being a jackpot result be able to.

  (4) As shown in S163 of FIG. 27 and S1640 to S1642 of FIG. 32, when the big hit gaming state is controlled, the reserved storage image 50 which is the notice display form is set to the normal display form, and the pre-reading notice is executed. By resetting the middle flag to the off state, the control state of the pre-reading notice is initialized. You can make sure it ’s not too much.

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

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the image display device 5 is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with a 2nd production control board.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 directly transmits a command to the effect control CPU 120. However, the game control microcomputer 100 may be connected to another board (for example, in FIG. 3). The sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 shown, or the sound / lamp board having the functions of the circuit mounted on the voice control board 13 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp control board 14). The command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 in the effect control board 12 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or control means such as the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are mounted, and voice control or control is performed in response to the control means receiving the command. The control related to the lamp control may be executed, and the received command may be transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 that controls the image display device 5 as it is or after being changed to a simplified command, for example. Even in that case, the effect control CPU 120 performs the display control in response to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment, and the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14. Display control can be performed in accordance with the command received from.

  (4) In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, a game ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the player launches the game ball (which may be a rental ball) to the game area 7. Although the game machine is a game machine, the game score for use in the game using the frequency that is the game value of the size specified by the record information of the game recording medium such as a prepaid card or member card And a game machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball encapsulated in the game machine into the game area 7 using the given game score or the game score given by winning a game. The present invention can be applied.

  That is, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area 7, there is provided a variable display means for performing a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified and for deriving and displaying a display result, A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display means, but the game score is used when the game score is not 0. The game ball enclosed in the machine is driven into the game area 7 and the game is performed. The game score is subtracted according to the game ball being driven, and the game ball wins the winning area provided in the game area 7. Accordingly, the present invention can also be applied to gaming machines that add game scores accordingly. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the card unit as a game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion slot.

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

  (6) The embodiment described above can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

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

  61 1st start winning opening, 62 2nd starting winning opening, 1 pachinko machine, 4A first special symbol display device, 4B second special symbol display device, 5 image display device, 100 game control microcomputer, 102 RAM, 50 reserved memory image, 5H start winning memory display area, 50A normal display mode, 50B strong notice display mode, 50C weak notice display mode, 120 effect control CPU.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variation display based on establishment of a variation display start condition, and controls it to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A hold storage means capable of storing information relating to a variable display for which the start condition has not yet been established, as a hold storage;
Hold display means for displaying hold memory information corresponding to each of the hold memories stored in the hold storage means;
Determination means for determining whether or not the advantageous state is controlled based on the hold storage stored in the hold storage means before the start condition of the variable display based on the hold storage is satisfied;
Based on the determination result by the determination means, the advantageous storage state is displayed based on the reserved memory by displaying the reserved memory information corresponding to the reserved memory that is the determination target in a special display mode different from the normal display mode. And a notice execution means for performing a notice effect to notice the possibility of being controlled by
The notice execution means stores the reserved storage stored when the hold storage information corresponding to the hold storage determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means is displayed in the normal display mode. Display the reserved storage information corresponding to a high percentage by the special display mode,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means for controlling the production based on command information transmitted by the game control means,
The game control means further includes information transmission means for transmitting command information related to the reserved storage,
When the production control means cannot normally receive the command information, the display of the hold storage information that can be executed when the production control means can normally receive the command information is limited ,
The advantageous state includes a plurality of types of advantageous states having different degrees of advantage,
The determination means also determines the type of the advantageous state,
The notice execution means is a gaming machine capable of executing a common notice effect regardless of the type of the advantageous state .

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