JP6162740B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  As a conventional gaming machine, a variable display is performed when a game ball wins a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area, and a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display. Is a gaming machine that controls the gaming state to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and stores a variable display that has not yet been started as a hold memory, and displays each of the hold memories as a hold display. There is something. As such a gaming machine, it is determined that the display result of the variable display that has not been started yet is stored as the hold memory, and suggests that the display mode of the hold display is changed to a special mode according to the determination result. There is one that performs the suggestion effect (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-168556 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, if the display mode of the hold display does not change to the special mode while the suggestion effect is executed, the player determines which of the hold displays the suggestion effect has been executed. There was a possibility that it could not be grasped.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can easily identify a pending display of a suggestion effect target.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of performing a variable display and being controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
And hold storage means for storing information about the still start that is not changing display as the hold memory information,
A hold display means (for example, a combined hold storage display unit 5D) capable of displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means ;
Aspect change means (for example, S67106, S67113a in FIG. 13, S1846d in FIG. 22) that can change the mode of the hold display from a predetermined mode (for example, normal mode) to a special mode (for example, first to fourth special modes). S1848)
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, S67114e, S67114h in FIG. 13, FIG. 19) that executes the suggestion effect that suggests that the displayed hold display mode changes from the predetermined mode to the special mode. S1811c, S1824, S1825, FIGS. 24-28),
After the suggestion effect is executed, the hold display mode that has not been changed from the predetermined mode to the special mode by the mode change unit can be changed from the predetermined mode to the specific mode before the end of the variable display. Mode change means (for example, S1846g, S1846h in FIG. 22).

  According to such a structure, even if it is not changed to the special mode, it is possible to specify the pending display of the suggestion effect target by being able to change to the specific mode.

(2) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous for the player, with variable display,
Displayable corresponding display means corresponding display corresponding to the variable display during execution of the fluctuations displayed (e.g., consumed hold active display area 5F),
A mode change means (for example, [to a specific mode during consumption hold display) in a modified example can change the mode of the corresponding display from a predetermined mode (for example, a normal mode) to a special mode (for example, first to fourth special modes). Change ”), and
Suggested effect execution means for executing a suggested effect that suggests that the displayed correspondence display mode changes from the predetermined mode to the special mode (for example, [change to specific mode during consumption hold display] Column)
After the suggestion effect is executed, the corresponding display mode that has not been changed from the predetermined mode to the special mode by the mode change unit is changed from the predetermined mode to the specific mode before the new suggestion is executed. Changeable specific mode change means (for example, refer to the “change to specific mode during consumption hold display” column in the modified example: an effect that an arrow that has come in the display of the consumption hold is not stuck in the consumption hold display of the normal mode) And performing a suggestion effect to change to a specific mode).

  According to such a structure, even if it is not changed to the special mode, it can be specified that the suggestion effect target is the corresponding display by being able to change to the specific mode.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The mode change means can change the hold display mode from the specific mode to the special mode (for example, FIGS. 25B and 25C).
The rate at which the hold display mode changes from the specific mode to the special mode is higher than the rate at which the hold display mode changes from the predetermined mode to the special mode (for example, changes when the prefetch target flag is set). Whether or not to execute the suggestion effect is determined every time the display is started, and when it is determined to execute the suggestion effect, the display is changed to a specific mode after execution of the suggestion effect. : When the active change flag is “0”, the suggestion effect is changed to the specific mode at a predetermined ratio (for example, 55%) exceeding 50%, whereby the display mode before the change to the special mode is performed. The ratio of the specific mode is higher than the normal mode).

According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.
(4) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
The mode change means can change the mode of correspondence display from the specific mode to the special mode (for example, FIG. 27),
The rate at which the corresponding display mode changes from the specific mode to the special mode is higher than the rate at which the corresponding display mode changes from the predetermined mode to the special mode (for example, changes when the prefetch target flag is set). Whether or not to execute the suggestion effect is determined every time the display is started, and when it is determined that the suggestion effect is to be executed, by changing to the specific mode after execution of the suggestion effect, the specific mode is used when changing to the special mode In addition, see the [Change to specific mode during consumption hold display] column in the modification example: When the consumption hold display in the normal mode is a consumption hold display that changes to the special mode, it exceeds 50%. A suggestion effect that changes to a specific mode at a predetermined ratio (for example, 70%) is executed, whereby the display mode before changing to the special mode is more specific than the normal mode There is a higher percentage).

According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.
(5) In the gaming machine of (1) or (3) above,
Corresponding display corresponding to the variable display during execution of the variable display, and the corresponding display can be displayed in a mode corresponding to the mode of the pending display by starting the variable display based on the displayed pending display Provided with a corresponding display means (for example, consumption pending active display area 5F),
The mode changing means can change the mode of the pending display from the specific mode to the special mode, and can change the mode of the corresponding display from the specific mode to the special mode,
The rate of change from the specific mode to the special mode is higher in the corresponding display than in the hold display (for example, when the active change flag is “1” in FIG. 20, the active change flag is “0”). As a result, when the suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than the time and changes to the specific mode, the change to the specific mode results in a change to the special mode at a higher rate during the consumption display than during the hold display. To do).

According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.
(6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The special mode of the hold display includes a first special mode (first special mode) and a second special mode (second to fourth special mode),
The proportion of the hold display mode that starts the variable display that triggers the control to the advantageous state becomes the second special mode among the first special mode and the second special mode. The mode of the hold display that will start the variable display that does not trigger the control is higher than the ratio of the first special mode and the second special mode to the second special mode (FIG. 14),
The rate at which the hold display mode changes from the specific mode to the second special mode is higher than the rate at which the hold mode changes from the predetermined mode to the second special mode ([specific mode in the modification] Refer to the column: When the hold display in the normal mode is a consumption hold display that changes to any of the second to fourth special modes, the suggested effect of changing to the specific mode at a predetermined ratio (for example, 70%) exceeding 50% Run).

According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.
(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
The special aspect of the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display being executed includes a first special aspect (first special aspect) and a second special aspect (second to fourth special aspects),
The proportion of the correspondence display mode to be controlled to the advantageous state by the variable display during execution is the second special mode between the first special mode and the second special mode is determined by the variable display during execution. The mode of the corresponding display that is not controlled to the advantageous state is higher than the ratio of the first special mode and the second special mode to the second special mode (FIG. 14),
The rate at which the mode of the corresponding display changes from the specific mode to the second special mode is higher than the rate at which the mode of the corresponding display changes from the predetermined mode to the second special mode (e.g. Change to specific mode in] column: When the consumption hold display in the normal mode is a consumption hold display that changes to any of the second to fourth special modes, at a predetermined rate (for example, 70%) exceeding 50% The suggestion effect to change to a specific mode is executed).

According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.
(8) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
It is possible to change the mode of the hold display several times during the variable display of 1 (for example, the production control CPU 120 changes the hold display mode change frequency of the prefetch target to 1 time and 2 times in S67114b of the prefetch effect determination process). Part to be determined from)
The suggestion effect executing means includes a plurality of effect modes (for example, a first effect mode in which a black arrow comes from the right side of the display area of the effect display device 5 and a white arrow from the right side of the display area of the effect display device 5). 2 suggestive effects can be executed, and a plurality of suggestive effects can be executed during one variation display (for example, in the step S67114e or S67114h of the prefetch effect determining process by the effect control CPU 120) A portion that determines a suggestion effect pattern including one effect mode and a second effect mode from the patterns 11 to 14 or the patterns 21 to 23),
The rate at which the mode of the hold display changes a plurality of times during one variable display varies depending on the combination of the presentation modes of the plurality of suggestive effects (for example, when the effect mode of the action effects is the first effect mode twice). (Pattern 11 and Pattern 21) has the lowest rate of change of the display mode of the hold display to be prefetched twice, and when the effect mode of the production effect is the second effect mode (pattern 14), The ratio that the display mode of the target hold display changes twice is the highest).

  According to such a configuration, even if the hold display mode changes once during one change, the hold display mode may change further during the change, so the hold display mode changes a plurality of times. In addition, the player's expectation can be maintained, and the ratio of the pending display mode changing a plurality of times varies depending on the combination of the presentation mode of the suggestion effect. The player can be noticed, and the gaming interest can be improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine in the example from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation 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 determination result designation command at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch effect determination processing. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows a prefetch effect execution determination table, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows a final display mode determination table. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the prefetch effect change timing determination table at the time of a hit, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the prefetch effect change timing determination table at the time of a loss. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows a change timing display mode change frequency determination table, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows a route destination display mode determination table, (C) determined the display mode change frequency to 2 times. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change timing suggestion effect pattern determination table used in the case, (D) is explanatory drawing which shows the change timing suggestion effect pattern determination table used when the display mode change frequency is determined once. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows a non-change timing suggestion effect execution determination table, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows a non-change timing suggestion effect mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a re-lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect of prefetching production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect of prefetching production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect of prefetching production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect of prefetching production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect of prefetching production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change of the display mode of a consumption pending | holding display.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step in the flowchart according to the present embodiment, for example, a portion indicated as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame 3 attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame 3 includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical parts and the like are attached, and various parts (to be described later) attached to them. And the game board 2).

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

  A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member forming the surplus ball tray, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the surplus ball tray (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). ing. 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. A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the body of the surplus ball tray at the lower part of the stick controller 31 </ b> A.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided.

  An effect display device 5 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area. On the display screen of the effect display device 5, there is an effect symbol display area for performing a change display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 5 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes, for example, symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R for variably displaying three decorative (effect) effect symbols “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, but the position of the symbol display area is not fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 5. Alternatively, the three areas of the symbol display area may be separated. The effect display device 5 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. When the first special symbol display device 4A is executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect display device 5 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the display of the second special symbol is executed on the display device 4B, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 5 along with the change display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped.

  On the right side of the effect display device 5 in the game board 2, a first special symbol display device (first variation display means) 4A for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 4A is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of displaying numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the first special symbol display device 4A is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. A second special symbol display device (second variation display means) 4B for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information is provided on the right side of the upper portion of the effect display device 5 in the game board 2. The second special symbol display device 4B is realized by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display device 4B is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9.

  In the present embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display, for example, a number (or a two-digit symbol) of 00 to 99, for example. Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display device. In this embodiment, a case where two special symbol display devices 4A and 4B are provided is shown, but the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display device.

  In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is placed in the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening). After the winning), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit The game is started on the basis that the game has not been executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) has elapsed, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  Below the effect display device 5, a winning device 6A having a first start winning port is provided. The game ball won in the first start winning opening is led to the back of the game board 2 and detected by the first start opening switch 22A.

  Further, below the winning device 6A having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening), a variable winning ball device 6B having a second starting winning opening capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) is guided to the back of the game board 2 and detected by the second start opening switch 22B. The variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened by a solenoid 81. When the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning opening (easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In a state where the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening than the first starting winning opening. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 6B is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening. In the state where the variable winning ball device 6B is in the closed state, the winning ball may be difficult (that is, the gaming ball is difficult to win) although it is difficult to win. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 6B that opens and closes only the second starting prize opening is provided, but the first starting prize opening and the second starting prize opening are provided. Any of these may be provided with a variable winning ball apparatus that performs an opening and closing operation.

  When the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading toward the variable winning ball device 6B is extremely easy to win the second start winning port. The first start winning opening is provided immediately below the effect display device 5, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 5 and the first start winning port is further narrowed, or around the first start winning port. The nail is arranged densely or the nail arrangement around the first start winning opening makes it difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting winning opening, and the winning rate of the second starting winning opening is the first start. You may make it make it higher than the winning rate of a winning opening.

  In the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A, four effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) are displayed. A first hold display section 25A made of a display (for example, LED) is provided. The first hold display unit 25A increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 4A is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. For example, this is realized by executing a display control process in a display control process (S22) of a timer interrupt process to be described later. In addition, a second hold display comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening, that is, the second reserved memory number, is also provided below the second special symbol display device 4B. The unit 25B is provided, and the number of lighting indicators is increased by 1 every time there is an effective start winning, and the number of lighting indicators is reduced by 1 every time the variable display on the second special symbol display device 4B is started. The display of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is realized, for example, by executing a display control process in a display control process (S22) of a timer interrupt process described later.

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 5, a total pending storage display unit 5 </ b> D that displays the total number (total pending memory count) that is the sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count is provided. ing. In the present embodiment, on the total hold storage display unit 5D, the hold displays corresponding to the first hold memory and the second hold memory are displayed side by side in the order of winning in the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. In addition, it may be made to display in the aspect which can recognize whether it is the 1st reservation memory or the 2nd reservation memory in sum total storage memory display part 5D (for example, the 1st reservation memory is displayed in red) The second reserved memory may be displayed in blue). In addition, instead of the total reserved memory display unit 5D, a first reserved memory display unit that displays the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit that displays the second reserved memory number may be provided. Good.

  Further, on the left side of the summed hold storage display unit 5D on the display screen of the effect display device 5, a hold display corresponding to the variable display being executed is displayed as a consumption hold display (hereinafter also referred to as an active display). A display area of the active display area 5F is provided.

  The effect display device 5 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B. The display of the effect symbol as a symbol is displayed. The variation display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 5 are synchronized. In addition, the change display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 5 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start point and end point of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the period of variable display is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the effect display device 5 causes the jackpot to be recalled. The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes an opening / closing plate, and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, and on the second special symbol display device 4B, a specific display result (big hit symbol) When the open / close plate is controlled to be opened by the solenoid 82 in a specific game state (a big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  An ordinary symbol display device 20 is provided on the left side of the effect display device 5 in the game board 2. The normal symbol display device 20 includes, for example, a 7-segment display similar to the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, a dot matrix LED, and the like, and includes a plurality of types of identification information called normal symbols. Display fluctuating.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 41 and is detected by the gate switch 21, the display variation display of the normal symbol display device 20 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 20 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 6B is changed from a disadvantageous state to a player to a state where the game ball can be won at the second starting winning opening when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. Change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display device 20, a normal hold display section 25 </ b> C having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 41 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 41, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, the normal holding display unit 25C increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display device 20 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. Further, in the probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 20 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 6B The opening time becomes longer and the number of opening times is increased. That is, the game ball is controlled to be in a high base state that is controlled so as to make it easier for the game ball to start and win (that is, the execution condition of the variable display in the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B and the effect display device 5 is easily established). Transition. Further, in this embodiment, even in the short time state (the gaming state in which the special symbol variation display time is shortened), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B becomes longer and the number of times of opening is increased.

  The variable winning ball apparatus 6B does not extend the time for which the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), but shifts to the normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 20 becomes a winning symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 20 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by controlling the transition to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 20 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 6B is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 6B are increased, and a state in which a start winning is easily made (high base state) is obtained. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B are increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time-short state where the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 20 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is hit increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened increases, and the start winning state becomes easy (high base state).

  In addition, by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, the variation time of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, and effective start winnings are likely to occur. The possibility that a big hit game is played increases.

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

  Around the game area of the game board 2, there is provided a game effect lamp 9 blinking and displayed during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 8R and 8L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to a player operating a ball striking operation handle, and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch a game ball into the game area. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area, and then descends the game area. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening and is detected by the first start opening switch 22A, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, the first The first special symbol display device 4A starts the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 5 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  If the game ball enters the second start winning opening and is detected by the second start opening switch 22B, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, the start condition Is established), the second special symbol display device 4B starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 5 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 11. FIG. 2 also shows the effect control board 12 and the like. A game control microcomputer 100 (corresponding to game control means) 100 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 11. The game control microcomputer 100 includes a ROM 101 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 102 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 103 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port 105. Including. In this embodiment, the ROM 101 and the RAM 102 are built in the game control microcomputer 100. That is, the game control microcomputer 100 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer may include at least the RAM 103 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101 may be external or internal. The I / O port 105 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 100 further incorporates a random number circuit 104 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 101. Therefore, hereinafter, the game control microcomputer 100 (or CPU 103) executes (or performs processing). Specifically, the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 11.

  The random number circuit 104 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 104 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 100 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. Thereby, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 104 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 100 reads numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 104 when a start winning to the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and the effect symbol Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a big hit display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a big hit. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The RAM 102 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is saved for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (the value of the special symbol process flag or the total pending storage number counter) and the data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 102 is backed up.

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 100. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 100 or the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 100 or the like becomes operable, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 100 or the like becomes inoperative. Furthermore, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 100. Further, a clear signal (not shown) indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 100.

  In addition, a switch circuit 110 for providing detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the out ball switch 24 to the game control microcomputer 100 is also mounted on the main board 11. Has been. Also, a solenoid circuit 111 for driving a solenoid 81 for opening / closing the variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a solenoid 82 for opening / closing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 for forming a special winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 100 is also provided. 11 is mounted. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 11.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control CPU 120) mounted on the effect control board 12 directs the contents of the effect from the game control microcomputer 100 via the relay board 15. A command is received and display control with the production | presentation display apparatus 5 which carries out variable display of the production | presentation symbol is performed.

  The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120 and a RAM 122. The RAM 122 may be externally attached. In the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 operates in accordance with a program stored in the internal or external ROM 121, and an acquisition signal (effect control INT signal) from the main board 11 input via the relay board 15. The production control command is received according to In addition, the effect control CPU 120 causes the display control unit 123 to perform display control of the effect display device 5 based on the effect control command.

  In addition, the RAM 122 included in the effect control CPU 120 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage unit, part of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board.

  In the present embodiment, a display control unit 123 that performs display control of the effect display device 5 in cooperation with the effect control CPU 120 is mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 5, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU 120 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 performs display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 120.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal input from the relay board 15 are first input to an input driver (not shown) on the effect control board 12. As a signal direction regulating means, the signal input from the main board 11 is allowed to pass through the relay board 15 only in the direction toward the effect control board 12 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 12 to the relay board 15). The unidirectional circuit is installed.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp control board 14 via an output port (not shown). Further, the effect control CPU 120 outputs the sound number data to the sound control board 13 via the output port.

  In the lamp control board 14, a signal for driving the LED is input to an LED driver (not shown). The LED driver supplies a drive signal to the game effect lamp 9 provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp control board 14.

  In the voice control board 13, the sound number data is input to a voice synthesis IC (not shown) via an input driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects according to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs to the speakers 8R and 8L audio signals obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume. Control data corresponding to the sound number data is stored in the sound data ROM connected to the speech synthesis IC.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine 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, the 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.

  CPU103 which performed such game control main processing will perform the timer interruption process of S20-S34 shown in FIG. 10, if the interruption request signal from CTC is received and an interruption request | requirement is received. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when the CPU 103 detects that the power-off signal is output, the CPU 103 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals of the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 are input via the switch circuit 110, and the state determination thereof is performed (switch processing: S21).

  Next, the CPU 103 performs display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first hold display unit 25A, the second hold display unit 25B, and the normal hold display unit 25C. A display control process is performed (S22). For the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20, a control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  Further, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for normal symbol determination used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). The CPU 103 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 103 performs special symbol process processing (S26). In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display device 20 in a predetermined order. The CPU 103 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 103 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control CPU 120 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 103 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 103 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 (S30). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives a ball payout device (not shown) in response to a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 103 is responsible for the solenoid on / off in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. Is output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 103 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data in accordance with the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 103, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 103 outputs a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol and the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. 2 Executes the variable display of special symbols.

  Further, the CPU 103 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). For example, if the normal symbol change speed is such that the display state is switched every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag related to the normal symbol change is set, the CPU 103 sets the value to 0. Every time 2 seconds elapse, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is switched. In addition, the CPU 103 executes a normal symbol effect display on the normal symbol display device 20 by outputting a drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of S21 to S33 (excluding S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed in the main process. It may be executed.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the effect display device 5, the variation display state of the effect symbol is changed after the effect symbol variation display is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effects that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching reach. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal shift”) variation display mode in a case where the variation display result is a loss symbol.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the effect display device 5, the variation display state of the effect symbol is changed after the effect symbol variation display is started. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach disengagement”) when the variation display result is “out of”.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the reach effect is executed after the change display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed.

  When “5”, which is a small hit, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “suddenly probable big hit” on the effect display device 5. In the same manner as in the case where the effect symbol is displayed, a predetermined small hit symbol (same as the sudden probability variable big hit symbol, for example, “135”) may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 5 corresponding to the fact that “5”, which is the small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. .

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

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol does not involve the reach state. It is prepared. In addition, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is accompanied by the reach state, normal variation, pseudo-ream 1 normal failure, super failure, pseudo-ream 2 super failure and pseudo-ream Three supermarkets are prepared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 3, in the variation pattern accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-continuous, when the pseudo-continuous 1 normal deviation is used, the re-variation is performed once. In addition, in the variation pattern accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-continuous, when the deviation from the super-continuous 2 super is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, in the case of using the deviation from the pseudo-continuation 3 supermarket among the variation patterns accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-continuation, the re-variation is performed three times. Here, re-variation means that the effect symbol variation display is executed again after temporarily halting the effect symbol that is temporarily off from the start of the effect symbol variation display until the display result is derived and displayed. . Also, among the variation patterns shown in FIG. 3, the shortened non-reach deviation is a variation pattern for shortening that has a shorter variation time than the non-reach deviation provided corresponding to the non-reach deviation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result of the special symbol is a normal big hit or a probable big hit is given as a normal pattern, a pseudo-unit per unit, a super unit, a pseudo-unit 2 Per supermarket and per 3 super-ream supermarkets are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, in the case of using one normal per pseudo-continuation among the variation patterns accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-continuous, the re-variation is performed once. In addition, among the variation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the per-ream 2 supermarket is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the variation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when using the per-ream 3 supermarket, the re-variation is performed three times.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, special hits are prepared as fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result of special symbols suddenly changes to a big hit or a small hit.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, the variation time in the case of super reach with pseudo-ream (three times)). Is fixed at 40 seconds, and in the case of super reach without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 25 seconds). The variation time may be varied according to the number of memories. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, separate tables are prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4 are used. A variation pattern determination table may be prepared), and a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number to vary the variation time.

  Further, in this embodiment, the variation time is different between the case where the gaming state is the normal state and the case where the game state is the short time state (in the example shown in FIG. The determination value is set so that the ratio of “shortening non-reach out of shortening”, which has a short variation time compared to other variation patterns, is set as shown in FIG. Even in the normal state (or the short time state), the variation time differs (that is, the variation pattern with a short variation time) depending on any of the total number of reserved storages, the first number of reserved storages, and the number of two reserved storages. May be configured to be different). When configured to use a different variation pattern determination table depending on the number of reserved storage, for example, the variation pattern determination table used when the display result is out of order and the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more is Compared to the variation pattern determination table used when the number of memories is 0 to 2, determination values are assigned so that the ratio of reach (normal reach, super reach) is reduced. In addition, the variation pattern determination table used when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more has a determination value that increases the rate at which “shortened non-reach out” is selected that has a shorter variation time than other variation patterns. Is set. As a result, the average fluctuation time can be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases, and the situation in which the fluctuation display operating rate is reduced can be prevented as much as possible.

  In addition, there are specific effects (for example, super reach) in the variation pattern determination table used when the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more and the variation pattern determination table used when the total number of stored storage is 0-2. ) Is assigned a common determination value (for example, 950 to 997). Therefore, regardless of the total number of pending storages (that is, even if the variation pattern determination table to be used is different), if the value of the extracted random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) is confirmed at the time of start winning, a specific effect (for example, It can be easily determined in advance whether or not it is accompanied by (super reach). Therefore, it is possible to notify that a specific effect (for example, super reach) accompanies the change display corresponding to the start winning prize (for example, an effect control command indicating that is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120). It is realized by executing an effect such as a pre-reading effect in the effect control CPU 120 that has received the effect control command), and the interest in the game can be improved.

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

  In S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 10, the game control microcomputer 100 counts the counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1) and the random number for determination per ordinary symbol (4). Up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. 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 the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each 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.

  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 the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value 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 CPU 103 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 104 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (a normal big hit, a probability variation big hit, and a sudden probability variation big hit described later). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 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.

  FIGS. 5D and 5E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131 a and 131 b stored in the ROM 101. Of these, FIG. 5 (D) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening (that is, when the first special symbol is changed). Jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. FIG. 5 (E) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the stored memory based on the game ball having won the second start winning opening (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). It is a big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b determine that the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5D and 5E, 10 determination values are assigned to the “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). 10 is determined to be a sudden probability variation big hit), whereas the big hit type determination table 131b is assigned three determination values for “sudden probability variation big hit” (at a ratio of 3/40). (Suddenly determined to be a promising big hit) Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning is made at the first start winning opening and the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the start winning is made at the second starting winning opening and the variation display of the second special symbol is displayed. Compared to the case where it is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie, It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed. Note that the determination values set in the table are different from each other and are not assigned redundantly.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5D and 5E, as the first specific gaming state to which a predetermined amount of game value is given, two rounds of sudden probability change big hit and an amount larger than the game value The case where 15 round big hits (probability big hit or normal big hit) are determined as the second specific gaming state to which the game value is given will be described. However, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the first rate is high. Although the case where it is determined to be in the specific gaming state is shown, the gaming value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the gaming value is determined. Also good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per game during the big hit may be determined as the gaming value. In addition, for example, even if the same 15 round big hits, the first specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening once per round and the second specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening multiple times per round It may be prepared to increase the gaming value of the second specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in any case of the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the first specific gaming state) In the case of the second specific gaming state, there is an undigested round remaining), and it is possible to execute an effect in such a manner as to inquire whether or not the jackpot continues further. And in the case of the first specific gaming state, all the 15 rounds have been finished internally, so the big hit game is finished, and in the case of the second specific gaming state, there remains an undigested round internally. For this reason, the jackpot game may be continued (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the bonus hit of 15 times).

  In the present embodiment, a mode in which the jackpot gaming state to which a transition is made by deriving and displaying the jackpot symbol is illustrated as a specific gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific gaming state For example, a small hit game state that shifts when a small hit symbol is derived and displayed, a probability change state that shifts after the big hit game ends, a short time state, or the like may be used.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5D and 5E, there are “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” and “suddenly probable big hit” as the big hit types.

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

  Further, the “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state and is not shifted to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is ended (see S167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, the time reduction state is maintained until the execution of the variable symbol special display and the effect symbol display is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) (see S142 to S145 described later). In this embodiment, after the shift to the time reduction state, the time reduction state also ends when a big hit occurs before the execution of the predetermined number of variable displays is ended (see S134 described later).

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

  As described above, in this embodiment, even when “small hit” is reached, the big prize opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each time, as in the big hit gaming state by “suddenly probable big hit”. Is controlled. In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the opening of the big winning opening twice, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained (described later). S147 to S151). 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.

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with a random 1 value, and corresponding to the “normal big hit”, “probability variable big hit”, and “sudden probable big hit” (big hit type determination value) ) Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern determination table is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number for random pattern determination (random 3) according to the type of jackpot or gaming state. is there. When the extracted random 3 (1 to 997) value matches the data (determination value) assigned to each variation pattern, the CPU 103 changes the variation pattern to a pattern corresponding to the matching determination value of the variation pattern. decide. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the ratio of determination values assigned to each variation pattern is shown. For example, when it is determined that the variation display result is “out” in the normal gaming state (the “out” field in FIG. 6), the determination value corresponding to the random value 3 (1 to 997) is set. 50% of them are set to the fluctuation pattern “non-reach”. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 6, each value set in the variation pattern determination table has a variation display result of “out of”, “out of phase (short time)”, “normal big hit / probable big hit” or “sudden probable big hit / In the case of “small hit”, the ratio determined to the associated variation pattern is shown. In FIG. 6, it is easy to select a variation pattern with a short variation time in the short time state. Also, the pseudo-continuous production has a higher expectation that the variation display result is a big hit when the number of pseudo-continuous times is larger. Also, the variation pattern with super reach has a higher expectation that the variation display result will be a big hit than the variation pattern with normal reach.

  FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100. In the example shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (change pattern designation) for designating a change pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 5 in response to the change display of the special symbol. Command) (corresponding to the variation pattern XX). “(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 5 controls the effect display device 5 to start the effect symbol variation display.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control CPU 120 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the effect symbol change display (change) 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 effect symbol variation display (variation) 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 95XX (H) is an effect control command (winning time determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning time determination result. In the present embodiment, in the winning determination process (see FIG. X), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 100 determines which variation pattern is to be used when starting winning. Then, a value for specifying the variation pattern as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the determination result specifying result command at the time of winning, and control (transmission setting) for transmission to the effect control CPU 120 is performed.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the winning determination result designation command. As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, a value is set in the EXT data and a winning determination result designation command is transmitted depending on which variation pattern is determined at the time of starting winning. For example, when it is determined that the variation pattern is “out of shortened non-reach” at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port, determination at winning when the EXT data is set to “01 (H)” A result specification command is sent. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern becomes “special hit” at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, determination at winning is performed by setting “13 (H)” in the EXT data. A result specification command is sent.

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration. The commands A001 to A003 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). The jackpot start designation command includes a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start designation 2 designation command, and a small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot start designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot. The game control microcomputer 100 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that the jackpot game is normally a big jackpot (a jackpot end 1 designation command: an ending 1 designation command). is there. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that it is a probable big hit (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command). is there. Command A 303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 3 designation command) that designates the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 100 may be configured to send an ending designation command for suddenly changing probability big hit end when a sudden big hit is made, but not to send an ending designation command when it is a small hit. Good.

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

  Command C0XX (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number designation command) for designating the first reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the first reserved storage number. Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number designation command) that designates the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C1XX (H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

  When the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11, the contents shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 are obtained. Accordingly, the display state of the effect display device 5 is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the sound control board 13.

  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 designation command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the effect control CPU 120.

  In the example shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the variation pattern designation command and the display result designation command are displayed as the variation display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second. An effect that can be used in common with the change display (change) of the effect symbol corresponding to the change of the second special symbol on the special symbol display device 4B, and that produces an effect with the change display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the effect parts such as the display device 5, the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 to the effect control CPU 120 can be prevented from increasing.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) mounted on the main board 11. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start port switch passing process (S312). In the start-port switch passing process, the number of reserved memories and the total number of reserved memories is increased by 1 in accordance with the winning at the start winning opening, and the value (random R (for big hit determination) for the random number circuit 104 or a counter for generating software random numbers. Random number) or a software hit random number for random determination (random 1) and random number for variation pattern determination (random 3)) are extracted and stored in the holding storage buffer, and then the variation based on the start winning is executed. The winning display determination process is executed in accordance with the first or second reserved memory number designation command and the determination result of the winning determination process. Set the transmission of the specified command. Then, any one of S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B is not turned on, any one of S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state. The processes of S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. The game control microcomputer 100 confirms the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total number of reserved memories) when the special symbol variation display can be started. The stored number of numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit and the big hit type are determined (see FIG. 5). In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) corresponding to S301. The jackpot flag is cleared when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variation display time: the time from the start of variation display until the display result is derived and displayed (stopped display)) is the variation time of the special symbol variation display. (See FIG. 6). Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S302 (2 in this example).

  Display result designation command transmission process (S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control (transmission setting) for transmitting a display result designation command to the effect control CPU 120 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S303 (3 in this example).

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

  Special symbol stop process (S304): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is stopped and the stopped symbol is derived and displayed. Further, control (transmission setting) for transmitting the symbol confirmation designation command to the CPU 120 for effect control is performed. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S308 (8 in this example). When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S300 (in this example, 0). The effect control CPU 120 controls the effect display device 5 to stop the effect symbols when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 82 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S306 (6 in this example). Note that the pre-opening process for the big prize opening is executed for each round, but when starting the first round, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening open process (S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control (transmission setting) for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control CPU 120, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to S305. When all rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S307 (7 in this example).

  Big hit end process (S307): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control for causing the CPU 120 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300.

  Small hit release pre-processing (S308): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control is performed to open the big prize opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 82 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S309 (9 in this example). Note that the small hit-opening pre-processing is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the small-hit opening pre-processing is also a process for starting the small hit game.

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

  Small hit end process (S310): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control is performed to cause the CPU 120 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300.

  In the present embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol or the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. The variable display of either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be executed with priority. For example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it is easy to start winning at the second starting winning opening provided with the variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. The display may be executed with priority.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. The effect control CPU 120 as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 12 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main process, the RAM area is cleared, various initial values are set, the timer is initialized to determine the start interval (for example, 2 ms) of the production control, and the timer interrupt flag is set. Transition to loop processing for monitoring. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag and executes the effect control process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the received effect control command, performs a process of setting a flag and data according to the received effect control command, and the like, and among the processes corresponding to the control state. In order to generate a variety of random numbers such as a jackpot symbol determination random number by performing a rendering control process that executes display control of the rendering display device 5 by selecting a process corresponding to the current control state (the rendering control process flag) Random number update processing for updating the count value of the counter is executed.

  In the process for analyzing and storing the effect control command, if the received effect control command is any winning determination result designation command, as shown in FIG. 12, it is determined YES in S664, The winning determination result corresponding to the received winning determination result designation command is stored in an area associated with the total pending storage number in the winning determination result storage buffer (S665), and a prefetch effect determination process is performed. On the other hand, if the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 120 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (S683).

  In the present embodiment, the total number of reserved memories is the sum of the first number of reserved memories stored in the first reserved memory number storage area and the second number of reserved memories stored in the second reserved memory number storage area. Is required. Since the first reserved memory number is updated after receiving the first reserved memory number designation command, and the second reserved memory number is updated after receiving the second reserved memory number designation command, the total pending memory number is the same. Updated with timing. The winning determination result designation command is transmitted after the first reserved memory number designation command is transmitted and transmitted after the second reserved memory number designation command is transmitted in the start port switch passing process. For this reason, the effect control CPU 120 receives the winning determination result designation command after updating the total pending storage number. In step S665, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, the second byte data of the winning determination result designation command in the storage area associated with the total number of pending storages in the winning determination result buffer. This is because the winning determination result is specified by the second byte data (EXT data) of the winning determination result designation command (see FIG. 9). Further, the data set in the winning determination result buffer is deleted in order from the previously set data in the effect symbol variation start process described later.

  FIGS. 12A and 12B are configuration examples of areas for storing the determination result at the time of winning (a determination result storage buffer and an active display storage buffer at the time of winning. Hereinafter, collectively referred to as a determination result storage buffer). It is explanatory drawing which shows. As shown in FIG. 12A, in the present embodiment, eight storage areas associated with each hold display (hold storage) of the total hold storage number are secured in the winning determination result storage buffer. Also, as shown in FIG. 12B, one storage area associated with the consumption hold display is secured in the active display storage buffer. In each storage area, a determination result at the time of winning, a prefetch target flag indicating that the target storage of the prefetch effect is stored, a display mode flag indicating a display mode of the hold display or the consumption hold display, and the prefetch effect are displayed on the consumption hold An active change flag (indicating that a pre-reading effect is executed for the consumption hold display when “1” is set) can be stored.

  In the winning determination result storage buffer and the active display storage buffer, when the prefetch target flag is set to “0”, this indicates that the reserved storage is not the target of the prefetch effect, and “1” is set. Indicates that the reserved storage is a target of a prefetch effect. When the display mode flag is set to “0”, it indicates that the hold display corresponding to the hold storage is displayed in the normal mode (circular in this embodiment), and “1” is set. If it is set, it indicates that the hold display corresponding to the hold storage is displayed in the first special mode (triangle in this embodiment), and when “2” is set, the hold storage is displayed. It shows that the corresponding hold display is displayed in the second special mode (rectangle in this embodiment), and when “3” is set, the hold display corresponding to the hold storage is the third special mode ( In this embodiment, it is displayed as a star), and when “4” is set, the hold display corresponding to the hold storage is displayed in the fourth special mode (heart shape in this embodiment). Indicates that The mode of holding display includes a specific mode (exclamation mark (so-called surprise mark) in the present embodiment). When “5” is set, it indicates that the hold display corresponding to the hold storage is displayed in a specific manner.

  The first special mode to the fourth special mode of the hold display modes indicate that the winning determination result is displayed at a higher rate than when it is out of play, and thus suggests that it is a big hit. It is an aspect. On the other hand, the specific mode among the modes of the hold display is the hold display that is the target of the suggestive effect described later, but it is possible to specify that it has not changed to any of the first special mode to the fourth special mode. It is an aspect. In addition, since the specific mode is displayed at a higher rate than when the specific mode is changed to any of the first special mode to the fourth special mode after that, the specific mode is changed to any of the special modes. It can be said that this is a suggested mode.

  In addition, in order to distinguish which winning determination result when it is configured to preferentially execute either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, A first winning determination result storage buffer for storing a winning determination result at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening, and a second winning save for storing a winning determination result at the time of starting winning to the second start winning opening A determination result storage buffer may be prepared. In this case, it is sufficient that a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first winning determination result storage buffer, and the second winning determination is performed. In the result storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number only needs to be secured. In this case, the received EXT data of the winning determination result designation command is stored in the first winning determination result storage buffer and the second winning determination result storage buffer. The winning determination result storage buffer (the first winning determination result storage buffer and the second winning determination result storage buffer) may be formed in the RAM 122.

  Next, the prefetching effect will be described. The pre-reading effect is executed before the start of the variable display that is the target of the effect, and the variable display that is the target of the effect is a big hit or a specific change (for example, a reach effect is included). It is a notice effect that warns you. In the present embodiment, as a pre-reading effect, in the total hold storage display unit 5D, the hold display corresponding to the fluctuating display (holding storage) to be notified is different from the normal display mode (hereinafter, normal mode) ( An effect displayed in any of the first special mode, the second special mode, the third special mode, the fourth special mode, and the specific mode is performed.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a prefetch effect determination process. In the prefetch effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the prefetch target flag is set in the winning determination result storage buffer or the active display storage buffer, that is, the prefetch effect has already been executed, or It is determined whether or not it is scheduled to be executed (S67101). Note that the prefetch target flag is set in S67105a described later. If the prefetch target flag is set in the winning determination result storage buffer or the active display storage buffer, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to S67115, and the prefetch target flag is set in the winning determination result storage buffer and the active display storage buffer. If not set, the effect control CPU 120 extracts all past winning determination results stored in the winning determination result storage buffer (excluding the winning determination result indicated in the received winning determination result designation command). (S67102).

  Next, the production control CPU 120 extracts the latest winning determination result (the winning determination result indicated in the received winning determination result designation command) stored in the winning determination result storage buffer and from the random number circuit 124. A pre-reading effect execution determination random number is extracted, and based on the extracted determination value and the pre-reading effect execution determination random number, it is determined whether to execute the pre-reading effect (S67104). In this embodiment, 100 numerical values from 1 to 100 are set as the effect execution determination random numbers that the effect control CPU 120 can take.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the prefetch effect using the prefetch effect execution determination table shown in FIG. FIG. 14A is an explanatory diagram showing a prefetch effect execution determination table. In the pre-reading effect execution determination table, determination values corresponding to the determination items (“pre-reading effect execution” or “pre-reading effect non-execution”) are assigned for each determination result at the time of winning, but the example shown in FIG. In order to simplify the explanation, the number of assigned determination values is shown. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, and a decision item (“execution of pre-reading effect” or “pre-reading effect” to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned. The production is not executed ").

  In this embodiment, in addition to the pre-reading effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 14A, the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 14B and the hit pre-reading effect change timing determination shown in FIG. 15B, the prefetch effect change timing determination table at the time of failure shown in FIG. 15B, the display mode change count determination table at the change timing shown in FIG. 16A, the via display mode determination table shown in FIG. 16 (C) and FIG. 16 (D) change timing suggestion effect pattern determination table, FIG. 20 (A) non-change timing suggestion effect execution determination table, FIG. 20 (B) non-change timing suggestion effect pattern determination The table and the re-lottery table shown in FIG. 21A are also actually assigned judgment values, but are assigned to simplify the explanation. Decision value number is shown that.

  In S67104, the effect control CPU 120 executes the pre-reading effect at a ratio determined for each winning determination result in the pre-reading effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 14A based on the latest extracted winning determination result. Decide whether or not to do. For example, when the winning determination result indicates “shortened non-reach”, 0 is assigned to “execution of pre-reading effect” and 100 determination values are assigned to “not execute pre-reading effect”. The CPU 120 for effect control determines not to execute the prefetch effect at a rate of 100%. Further, for example, when the winning determination result indicates “per quasi-continuous 3 supermarkets”, 99 determination values are assigned to “execution of pre-reading effect” and 1 determination value is assigned to “non-execution of pre-reading effect”. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the prefetch effect at a rate of 99%.

  What is characteristic in the pre-reading effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 14A is that the display result is “out of” (equivalent to the determination result 1 at the time of winning determination to the determination result 7 at the time of winning determination). When the result is “ordinary big hit” or “probability big hit” (corresponding to the determination result 8 when winning a prize to the determination result 12 when winning), the determination value is set so that the pre-reading effect is executed at a higher rate. It is set. In addition, what is characteristic in the pre-reading effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 14A is that, even if the display result is the same, when a reach effect with a high degree of expectation is performed (for example, super reach is performed rather than normal reach). The determination value is set so that the rate at which the pre-reading effect is executed increases. By having such a feature, when the pre-reading effect is executed, the ratio of occurrence of the big hit in the variable display of the pre-reading effect target is increased or the big hit is made, compared with the case where the pre-reading effect is not executed. It is possible to increase the rate at which reach production with high expectation is performed. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the pre-reading effect is executed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 14A, it is determined that the pre-reading effect is executed at a rate of 1% even when the determination result at the time of winning is “non-reach”, but “non-reach” (“short non-reach”) is determined. In the case of “reach out” or “non-reach out”), it may not be determined to execute the pre-reading effect. In the example shown in FIG. 14A, a determination value (ratio) for determining whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect is set for each variation pattern indicated by the winning determination result. Judgment value (ratio) for determining whether to perform the pre-reading effect for each display result (for example, “out of”, “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit”) May be set.

  Next, when the CPU 120 for effect control determines to execute the prefetch effect (Y in S67105), the process proceeds to S67105a. On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute the prefetch effect (N in S67105), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to S67115.

  In S67105a, the effect control CPU 120 sets a prefetch target flag for specifying the hold display that is the target of the prefetch effect in the same storage area as the latest winning determination result in the winning determination result storage buffer (S67105a). ).

  When the prefetch target flag is set, the process of S67101 controls the prefetch effects not to be executed repeatedly. That is, in this embodiment, when execution of the prefetch effect is determined in any of the hold display or the consumption hold display, control is performed so that the prefetch effect is not newly executed. Therefore, since a plurality of hold displays or hold displays and consumption hold displays are prevented from being displayed in a special manner at the same time, the player may be confused about which hold display / consumption hold display should be noted. Can be prevented. Even when the prefetch target flag is not set, the hold display (including the consumption hold display) is displayed in a specific manner as described later (Y in S1806d in FIG. 18, S1824 in FIG. 19). Cases can arise. As described above, even when any hold display is displayed in a specific manner, the process may be shifted from S67101 to S67115.

  Next, the production control CPU 120 extracts the final display mode determination random number from the random number circuit 124, and in the prefetching production, displays the hold display corresponding to the change display (hold information) to be notified in the combined hold storage display unit 5D. Finally, the display mode to be displayed is determined, and the determined display mode (final display mode) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (S67106). In this embodiment, 100 numerical values from 1 to 100 are set as the final display mode determination random numbers that can be taken by the CPU 120 for effect control. In the present embodiment, as the display mode of the hold display, the first special mode to the fourth special mode and the specific mode are provided in addition to the normal mode. Hereinafter, the first to fourth special aspects are also referred to as special aspects.

  FIG. 14B is an explanatory diagram showing a final display mode determination table. In S67106, the effect control CPU 120 uses the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 14B to determine which display mode is finally displayed on the combined suspension storage display unit 5D (hereinafter also referred to as the final display mode). ). Specifically, based on the extracted latest winning determination result and the final display mode determination random number, the final display mode determination table determines the final rate at the rate determined for each winning determination result (variable display display result). The display mode is determined. For example, if the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “out of” (corresponding to the winning determination result 1 designation to the winning determination result 7 designation), the first special mode is set. Since 40 determination values are set for the second special mode, 30 for the second special mode, 20 for the third special mode, and 10 for the fourth special mode, the effect control CPU 120 performs final display at a rate of 40%. The mode is determined to be the first special state, the final display mode is determined to be the second special state at a rate of 30%, the final display mode is determined to be the third special state at the rate of 20%, and the final is set at the rate of 10% The display mode is determined to be the fourth special state. Further, for example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit” (corresponding to the winning determination result 8 designation to the winning determination result 12 designation). Similarly, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “suddenly probable big hit” or “small big hit” (corresponding to designation of the winning determination result 13), FIG. The final display mode is determined at the ratio shown in (B).

  A characteristic of the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 14B is that when the display result is “out of place” (equivalent to the determination result 1 at the time of winning determination to the determination result 7 at the time of winning prize), the pre-reading effect is given. While the final display mode when executed is easily determined in the order of the first special mode, the second special mode, the third special mode, and the fourth special mode, the display result is “normal big hit” or “probability big hit”. (Equivalent to the determination result 8 at the time of winning determination to the determination result 12 at the time of winning prize), the final display mode when the pre-reading effect is executed is the fourth special mode, the third special mode, the second special mode, the first It is easy to determine the order of the special modes. By having such a feature, when the final display mode of the hold display is displayed in the fourth special mode, the ratio of occurrence of the big hit in the variable display of the pre-reading production target becomes the highest, and the final display of the hold display When the display mode is displayed in the third special mode, when the final display mode of the hold display is displayed in the second special mode, when the final display mode of the hold display is displayed in the first special mode, In this order, the ratio of occurrence of jackpots in the variable display of the prefetch effect is reduced. Therefore, the expectation that the display of the hold display in the second special mode rather than the first special mode, the third special mode than the second special mode, and the fourth special mode than the third special mode is a big hit. It can be made high, and when the pre-reading effect is executed, the player can pay attention to which display mode the hold display is displayed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 14 (B), the final display results (“out-going”, “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit” or “small win”) are displayed for each display result shown in the winning determination result. Although the determination value (ratio) for determining the display mode is set, for example, as in the prefetch effect execution determination table in FIG. 14A, the final display mode is displayed for each variation pattern indicated by the winning determination result. A determination value (ratio) for determining the value may be set. By doing so, when the hold display is displayed in the second special mode, in addition to increasing the rate at which the big hit is generated in the variable display of the pre-reading effect target, the reach effect with high expectation is performed. The ratio can also be increased.

  Further, in this embodiment, four types of display modes of the first special mode to the fourth special mode are provided as the final display mode at the time of performing the pre-reading effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, As the final display mode at the time of execution of the pre-reading effect, five or more types of display modes and three or less types of display modes are provided, and the expectation level is different (the ratio selected according to the display result is different). Good.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 extracts a change timing determination random number from the random number circuit 124, and displays a hold display or a consumption hold display (hereinafter also referred to as a hold display) corresponding to the change display (hold storage) of the prefetch effect target. The change timing for changing the display mode (in this example, the number of shifts of the hold display) is determined, and the determined change timing (the number of shifts) is set in the shift number counter for specifying the change timing (the number of shifts). (S67108). In this embodiment, 100 numerical values from 1 to 100 are set as change timing determination random numbers that can be taken by the effect control CPU 120. In the present embodiment, the timing at which the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the change display (hold storage) of the prefetch effect is changed is a change display executed immediately after shifting the determined number of shifts. Therefore, by determining the change timing (number of shifts), it is determined how many times the display mode is changed during the variable display in which the shift display is performed with respect to the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the pre-reading effect target. . For example, when the change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 2, the display mode of the hold display is displayed during the change display immediately after the second shift is performed on the hold display corresponding to the change display of the pre-reading effect target. Change. In addition, when the same value as the total number of reserved storage after winning is determined as the change timing (number of shifts), the display mode of the consumption holding display is changed during the variable display by the winning, that is, during the consumption holding display. Let

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of a change timing determination table. In S67108, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the change timing (number of shifts) of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the pre-read effect target based on the change timing determination table, the total number of reserved memories, and the extracted random number for change timing determination. To do. Specifically, the CPU 120 for effect control wins the display result of the variable display indicated by the latest extracted winning determination result (for example, “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit” or “small In the case of “winning”) (that is, when the winning determination result 8 is designated to the winning determination result 13 is designated), the winning prefetch effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. Then, the effect control CPU 120 changes the hold display change timing corresponding to the change display of the look-ahead effect target at the ratio determined for each total hold memory number in the hit prefetch effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. (Number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning a prize) to 8.

  In the example shown in FIG. 15, that the change timing (number of shifts) is 0 means that the hold display is displayed in any of the first special mode to the fourth special mode at the start winning timing. . When displaying the hold display in any of the first special mode to the fourth special mode at the timing of the start winning prize, for example, a new hold display is displayed in the first special mode to the fourth special mode from the beginning. It may be realized by doing, or it may be realized by displaying a new hold display once in the normal mode and immediately changing to one of the first special mode to the fourth special mode.

  Further, when the display result of the variable display indicated by the latest extracted winning determination result is “out of” (ie, when the winning determination result 1 is specified to the winning determination result 7 is specified). In addition, the failure prefetch effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 15B is used. Then, the CPU 120 for effect control changes the hold display change timing corresponding to the variable display of the look-ahead effect target at the ratio determined for each total hold memory number in the failure prefetch effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. (Number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning a prize) to 8.

  For example, when using the hit prefetch effect change timing determination table, if the total number of reserved memories is 3, 20 at the change timing 0, 30 at the change timing 1 and 25 at the change timing 2 Since the 25 determination values are set for the change timing 3, the effect control CPU 120 determines the change timing (number of shifts) as 0 (at the time of winning) at a rate of 20%, and a rate of 30%. The change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 1, and the change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 2 at a rate of 25%, and the change timing (number of shifts) is set as 3 at a rate of 25% (in this case, active display) Middle). Also, when using the off-prefetch effect change timing determination table, if the total number of reserved memories is 3, 40 at change timing 0, 25 at change timing 1 and 15 at change timing 2. Since 20 determination values are set for the change timing 3, the effect control CPU 120 determines the change timing (number of shifts) as 0 (during winning) at a rate of 40%, and a rate of 25%. The change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 1, and the change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 2 at a rate of 15%, and the change timing (number of shifts) is set as 3 at a rate of 20% (in this case, active display) Middle).

  The pre-reading effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 15 is characterized by the fact that the display result of the fluctuation display is a hit (for example, “normal big hit”, “probability change”, as compared with the case where the display result of the fluctuation display is “out” In the case of “big hit”, “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”), the determination value is set so that the rate of determination for the change timing with a large number of shifts is higher. By providing such a feature, when pre-reading effects are performed, the percentage that the hold display is changed from the normal mode to the special mode with a larger number of shifts is more likely to be a hit in the variable display of the pre-reading effect target. Further, when the start-up prize (the number of shifts is 0) is not displayed in a special manner, the percentage of occurrence of winning can be further increased. Therefore, even if the display mode of the hold display does not change from the start winning prize, the hold display may further change once or twice as described later by further shifting the hold display. Since the player can be reminded, it is possible to make the player interested in the timing at which the hold display changes, and to enhance the gaming interest.

  In this embodiment, when the display mode of the hold display is changed from the normal mode to the special mode in the variable display with a large number of shifts, the display mode of the hold display is special from the normal mode in the variable display with a small number of shifts. The ratio of occurrence of winning in the variable display of the pre-reading effect target is exemplified as compared to the case of changing to the aspect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display is variable with a small number of shifts. When the display mode of the hold display is changed from the normal mode to the special mode, the change of the pre-reading effect target is changed in comparison with the case where the display mode of the hold display is changed from the normal mode to the special mode in the variable display with a large number of shifts. You may make it the ratio that the hit generate | occur | produces in a display is high.

  In S67108, when the determined change timing is a timing to be executed after the consumption hold display is made (when the same value as the total hold storage number after winning is determined as the change timing (number of shifts)), a determination at the time of winning is made. “1” is set as an active change flag in the result storage buffer. As a result, it is possible to specify that the pre-reading effect is executed after the hold display to be notified becomes the consumption hold display. If the change timing is not active, “0” is set as the active change flag. When the change timing (the number of shifts) is determined in S67108, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the change timing determined in S67108 is a start prize (S67113). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the shift number counter is zero. If the change timing is at the time of start winning (Y in S67113), the effect control CPU 120 displays a hold display as a display mode flag in the same storage area as the latest winning determination result in the winning determination result storage buffer. A value corresponding to the final display mode determined in S67106, for example, “1” indicating display in the first special mode, “2” indicating display in the second special mode, and display in the third special mode Either “3” indicating “4” or “4” indicating display in the fourth special mode is set, and the prefetching effect determining process is ended (S67113a). In addition, after execution of S67113a, CPU120 for effect control performs the pending | holding display update process mentioned later, and the display mode of a pending | holding display is updated to the display mode according to a display mode flag.

  If the change timing is not a winning time in S67113 (N in S67113), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the final display mode determined in S67106 is the first special mode (S67114a). If the final display mode determined in S67106 is not the first special mode (S67114a; N), that is, if it is one of the second special mode, the third special mode, or the fourth special mode, the production control CPU 120 A random number for determining the display mode change number is extracted from the random number circuit 124, and the display mode change number of the target hold display of the pre-reading effect at the change timing (during the variable display immediately after the value of the shift number counter becomes 0) is determined. The determined number of display mode changes is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (S67114b). In this embodiment, 100 numerical values from 1 to 100 are set as display mode change frequency determination random numbers that can be taken by the effect control CPU 120.

  FIG. 16A is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode change count determination table at the change timing. In S67114b, the effect control CPU 120 determines the display mode change count of the pre-read effect target hold display at the change timing using the change timing display mode change count determination table shown in FIG. Specifically, it is determined for each winning determination result (variable display display result) in the display timing change count determination table at the change timing based on the latest extracted winning determination result and the display mode change count determination random number. The number of display mode changes is determined at a certain ratio. For example, when the determination result at the time of winning indicates that the display result of the variable display is “out of” (corresponding to designation of the winning determination result 1 to the winning determination result 7), the display mode change count 1 Since 80 determination values are set for each time and 20 determination values are set for two display mode changes, the effect control CPU 120 determines the number of display mode changes once at a rate of 80%. The display mode change count is determined to be twice by the ratio. In addition, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit” (equivalent to the winning determination result 8 designation to the winning judgment result 12 designation) FIG. 16A also shows a case where the display result of the fluctuation display is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit” (corresponding to designation of the winning judgment result 13) in the time determination result. The display mode change count is determined by the ratio. By providing such a feature, when the display mode of the hold display changes twice during the variable display of 1, the look-ahead is compared with the case where the display mode of the hold display changes once during the variable display of 1. The ratio of occurrence of big hits in the variation display of the production target is increased. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the display mode of the hold display is changed, the player can be focused on the number of changes in the display mode of the hold display.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display mode change count of the target hold display of the prefetch effect at the change timing is determined to be two in S67114b (S67114c). Whether or not the display mode change count of the target hold display of the pre-reading effect has been determined to be two may be referred to the display mode change count stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. When the display mode change count of the target hold display of the prefetch effect at the change timing is determined twice in S67114b (S67114c; Y), the process proceeds to S67114d, and the display mode change count of the target hold display of the prefetch effect at the change timing is determined. Is determined once (S67114c; N), it is further determined whether or not the final display mode determined in S67106 is the fourth special mode (S67114f). When the final display mode determined in S67106 is the fourth special mode (S67114f; Y), the display mode change count is re-determined to 2 and the process proceeds to S67114d (S67114g), and the final display mode determined in S67106 is If it is not the fourth special mode (S67114f; N), the process proceeds to S67114h. Note that the display mode change count is determined to be 1 in S67114b, and the display mode change count is re-determined to be 2 when the final display mode determined in S67106 is the fourth special mode. When executed in any one of patterns 21 to 23 (a pattern in which the display mode of the hold display changes during execution of the first suggestion effect and the display mode of the hold display does not change during the execution of the second suggestion effect), Although the display mode of the hold display at the time of the execution of the first suggestion effect is changed to the fourth special mode having the highest percentage in the present embodiment, the fourth special mode is further executed at the time of execution of the second suggestion effect. This is to prevent suggesting that the display mode of the hold display displayed at may change further.

  Then, in S67114d, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the route destination display mode determination random number from the random number circuit 124, and determines the route destination display mode in which the display mode of the target hold display of the prefetch effect changes at the first change. The determined destination display mode is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (S67114d). In this embodiment, 100 numerical values from 1 to 100 are set as the destination display mode determination random numbers that can be taken by the effect control CPU 120.

  FIG. 16B is an explanatory diagram showing a route destination display mode determination table. In S67114d, the effect control CPU 120 uses the route destination display mode determination table shown in FIG. 16B to determine the route destination display mode in which the display mode of the target hold display of the prefetch effect changes at the first change. More specifically, based on the final display mode determined in S67106 and the extracted via-destination display mode determination random number, the via-destination display mode is set for each final hold display mode in the via-destination display mode determination table. To decide. For example, when the final display mode is the second special mode, since 100 determination values are set in the first special mode, the effect control CPU 120 sets the destination display mode at the rate of 100%. One special aspect is determined. In addition, when the final display mode is the third special mode, even when the final display mode is the fourth special mode, the destination display mode is changed to the first to fourth special modes at the ratio shown in FIG. Decide from the inside. Thus, in this embodiment, when the final display mode is the third special mode, the first special mode is more easily determined as the route display mode than the second special mode, and the final display mode is the fourth special mode. In the case of the special mode, the first special mode is most easily determined as the route display mode, and the third special mode is most difficult to be determined. The specific mode is not determined as the route display mode.

  By having such a feature, the player has changed the display mode of the hold display to a display mode in which the ratio of the big hit in the variable display of the prefetch effect target such as the first special mode or the second special mode is low. However, it is expected that the display mode of the hold display is changed to the third special mode or the fourth special mode in which the ratio of the big hit in the variable display of the pre-reading effect target is changed by further executing the second change. Can be done.

  In the present embodiment, when the final display mode is the third special mode, the first special mode is more easily determined as the route display mode than the second special mode, and the final display mode is the fourth special mode. In the case of the mode, the first special mode is most easily determined as the route display mode and the third special mode is most difficult to be determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, when the final display mode is the third special mode, the second special mode is more easily determined than the first special mode as the destination display mode, and when the final display mode is the fourth special mode, The third special mode may be determined most easily as the first display mode, and the first special mode may be determined most difficult. By doing in this way, when the display mode of the hold display is changed to a display mode with a high percentage of big hits in the variable display of the prefetch effect target such as the third special mode as the via destination display mode, the display mode of the hold display However, since it becomes easy to change to a display mode (for example, the fourth special mode) having a high percentage of big wins in the variable display of the pre-reading effect target, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the change of the display mode of the hold display. .

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the suggested effect pattern determination random number from the random number circuit 124 and determines the suggested effect pattern at the first change and the second change in the display mode of the hold display in the variable display of the prefetch effect target. Then, the determined suggestive effect pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (S67114e). In this embodiment, 100 numerical values from 1 to 100 are set as random numbers for suggestion effect pattern determination that the effect control CPU 120 can take.

  FIG. 16C is an explanatory diagram showing a change timing suggestion effect pattern determination table used when the display mode change count is determined to be two in S67114b. In S67114e, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the suggested effect pattern using the change timing suggested effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. Specifically, the suggestion effect pattern is determined at a ratio determined in the change timing suggestion effect pattern determination table based on the extracted via destination display mode determination random number. For example, 10 judgment values are set for pattern 11, 30 for pattern 12, 50 for pattern 13, and 10 for pattern 14, respectively. The suggested effect pattern is determined to be pattern 11 at a rate, the suggested effect pattern is determined to be pattern 12 at a rate of 30%, the suggested effect pattern is determined to be pattern 13 at a rate of 50%, and the suggested effect pattern is determined at a rate of 10%. Is determined as a pattern 14.

  In addition, among the patterns 11 to 14 of the suggestive effects, the pattern 11 is a black arrow (first effect) from the right side of the display area of the effect display device 5 when the display mode of the hold display of the notice effect is changed for the first time. The display area of the effect display device 5 is displayed when the display control is executed so that the black arrow sticks to the hold display of the notice effect form and the display form of the hold display of the notice effect object changes for the second time. This is a pattern in which a black arrow (first effect mode) comes from the right side of the screen, and the black arrow pierces the hold display of the notice effect mode. In addition, when the display mode of the hold display for the notice effect is changed for the first time, the pattern 12 has a white arrow (second effect mode) flying from the right side of the display area of the effect display device 5, and the white arrow When the display control to stab the hold display of the notice effect mode is executed and the display mode of the hold display of the notice effect target changes for the second time, a black arrow (first effect mode) from the right side of the display area of the effect display device 5 ) Is flying, and the display control is executed in which the black arrow sticks to the hold display of the notice effect mode. Further, in the pattern 13, when the display mode of the hold display for the notice effect is changed for the first time, a black arrow (first effect mode) comes from the right side of the display area of the effect display device 5, and the black arrow When the display control to stab the hold display of the notice effect mode is executed and the display mode of the hold display of the notice effect target changes for the second time, a white arrow (second effect mode) is displayed from the right side of the display area of the effect display device 5. ) Is flying, and the display control is executed in which the white arrow sticks to the hold display of the notice effect mode. Further, in the pattern 14, when the display mode of the hold display for the notice effect is changed for the first time, a white arrow (second effect mode) comes from the right side of the display area of the effect display device 5, and the black arrow When the display control to stab the hold display of the notice effect mode is executed and the display mode of the hold display of the notice effect target changes for the second time, a white arrow (second effect mode) is displayed from the right side of the display area of the effect display device 5. ) Is flying, and the display control is executed in which the white arrow sticks to the hold display of the notice effect mode.

  In the patterns 11 to 14 in the present embodiment, the first arrow from the right side of the display area of the effect display device 5 pierces the pre-read target hold display 3 seconds after the variable display starts (acts). In addition, display control is performed such that the second arrow flying from the right side of the display area of the effect display device 5 pierces (acts) the pre-read target hold display 6 seconds after the variable display starts. That is, when it is determined that the display mode of the prefetch target hold display in this embodiment is changed twice, the display mode of the prefetch target hold display is changed 3 seconds and 6 seconds after the start of the change. ing.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of display mode changes is 1, in S67114h, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the suggested effect pattern determination random number from the random number circuit 124, and displays the display mode of the hold display in the pre-read effect target variation display. The suggested effect pattern is determined, and the determined suggested effect pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (S67114h).

  FIG. 16D is an explanatory diagram showing a change timing suggestion effect pattern determination table used when the display mode change count is determined to be 1 in S67114b. In S67114h, the effect control CPU 120 determines the suggested effect pattern by using the change timing suggested effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. Specifically, the suggestion effect pattern is determined at a ratio determined in the change timing suggestion effect pattern determination table based on the extracted via destination display mode determination random number. For example, 30 decision values are set for pattern 21, 60 decision values for pattern 22, and 10 decision values for pattern 23, respectively. The suggested effect pattern is determined to be pattern 22 at a rate of 60%, and the suggested effect pattern is determined to be pattern 13 at a rate of 10%.

  In addition, among the patterns 21 to 23 of the suggestion effects, the pattern 21 has a black arrow (first effect mode) from the right side of the display area of the effect display device 5 when the display mode of the reserved display of the notification effect changes. After the flight control is executed and the black arrow is inserted into the hold display of the notice effect mode, the display mode of the hold display of the notice effect target is changed, and then the black arrow (the second arrow is displayed from the right side of the display area of the effect display device 5. (1 effect mode) is a pattern in which display control is performed in which the black arrow passes without piercing the hold display of the notice effect mode. The pattern 22 has a white arrow (second effect mode) flying from the right side of the display area of the effect display device 5 when the display mode of the on-hold display of the target effect is changed. After the display control to stab the hold display of the mode is executed and the display mode of the hold display of the notice effect is changed, a black arrow (first effect mode) comes from the right side of the display area of the effect display device 5, This is a pattern in which display control is performed in which a black arrow passes without piercing the hold display in the notice effect mode. Further, the pattern 23 has a black arrow (first effect mode) flying from the right side of the display area of the effect display device 5 when the display mode of the on-hold display of the target effect is changed. After the display control to stab the hold display of the mode is executed and the display mode of the hold display of the notice effect is changed, a white arrow (second effect mode) comes from the right side of the display area of the effect display device 5, This is a pattern in which display control is performed in which a white arrow passes without sticking to the hold display of the notice effect mode.

  In the patterns 21 to 23 in the present embodiment, the arrow flying first from the right side of the display area of the effect display device 5 pierces the pre-read target hold display 3 seconds after the variable display starts (acts). ) Display control is performed. That is, when it is determined that the display mode of the prefetch target hold display in this embodiment is changed once, the display mode of the prefetch target hold display is changed 3 seconds after the start of the change.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when the display mode of the hold display of the pre-reading effect target is changed, the suggestion effect is further executed in the first effect mode after the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect mode. Is set so that the rate at which the display mode of the hold display changes twice is the lowest, and the suggestion effect is further executed in the first effect mode after the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode. When executed, after the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect mode, the ratio that the display mode of the hold display changes twice is increased in the order in which the suggestion effect is further executed in the second effect mode. A judgment value is set for. In particular, when the display mode of the hold display for the pre-reading effect changes only once, the suggestion effect is not further executed in the second effect mode after the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode. That is, in the present embodiment, when the suggestion effect is executed twice in the second effect mode, the display mode of the hold display of the prefetch effect target is always changed twice.

  Further, in any of the patterns 11 to 14 and the patterns 21 to 23, it is possible to specify which of the displayed hold displays (including the consumption hold display) is the subject of the advance notice. Possible performance is executed. In the present embodiment, a target (a cross mark) is displayed as an identifiable effect in accordance with the hold display to be notified (see FIG. 24D, etc.). The identifiable effect is executed during the suggestion effect.

  After execution of S67114e or S67114h, the effect control CPU 120 indicates that the hold display is displayed as the display mode flag in the normal mode in the same storage area as the latest winning determination result in the winning determination result storage buffer “0”. "Is set, and the pre-reading effect determination process is terminated (S67115). In addition, after execution of S67115, the display mode of the hold display is updated to the normal mode by the CPU 120 for effect control executing a hold display update process described later.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a winning determination result designation command is received, a new hold display is displayed in the normal mode, the first special mode, the second special mode, the third special mode, the first special mode in the prefetch effect determining process. Processing to display in any of the four special modes is performed. As a target that can be determined as the final display mode, the first special mode to the fourth special mode are defined, and the specific mode is not defined. However, as will be described later, there is a case where the final display mode can be the specific mode because the specific mode may be changed in accordance with the execution of the suggestion effect.

  In this embodiment, the variable display is executed in the order of winning one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but priority is given to the variable display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol. (1) It is configured to perform a pre-reading effect only for the display of fluctuation of the first special symbol, and (2) Only the display of variation of the second special symbol is performed. Three types of configurations are conceivable: a configuration in which a pre-reading effect is performed as an object, and (3) a configuration in which a pre-reading effect is performed with respect to a variable display of the first and second special symbols.

  When the configuration of (1) above is added to the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the variation based on the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number and the reserved display Depending on the display, one of 0 to 4 is set in the shift counter. However, with the configuration of (1) above, even if a pre-reading effect that changes the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, Since the special symbol variation display is executed with priority (not in the winning order), for example, when the second special symbol variation display is performed, the effect symbol variation described later is performed even at the shift timing. It is desirable to configure so that the value of the shift counter is not subtracted in S1802 of the start process. Similarly, in the configuration of (3) above, when the pre-reading effect that changes the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the variation display of the second special symbol is similarly performed. Is preferably configured so as not to subtract the value of the number-of-shifts counter in S1802 of the effect symbol variation start process described later.

  In addition, when the configuration of (2) above is added to the configuration that gives priority to the variable display of the second special symbol, the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number (4 in this example) and the reserved display A maximum of 5 is set in the shift counter in accordance with the fluctuation display based on it. In this case, unlike the configuration of (1) above, the value of the shift counter is subtracted when the shift timing is reached, regardless of whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed. Similarly, in the configuration of (3) above, when a pre-reading effect that changes the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is similarly executed. Even when the variable display is performed, the value of the shift counter is subtracted at the shift timing.

  In addition, when it is configured to preferentially execute the variation display of the second special symbol, the pre-reading effect is not performed for the variation display of the first special symbol during the high base. May be. In addition, when it is configured to preferentially execute the change display of the second special symbol, it may be configured not to perform the pre-reading effect based on the winning at the first starting winning opening during the big hit game. Good. In such a configuration, for example, during a high base game or a big hit game, even if a winning is made at the first start winning opening in the game control microcomputer 100, the winning determination process of S1217 is not executed. Even if it is determined that the winning determination result designation command received by the effect control CPU 120 is to be discarded, or the pre-reading effect is determined to be executed, it can be realized by performing control so that it is not executed. In addition, when the configuration of (3) is added to the configuration that preferentially executes the variation display of the second special symbol, the pre-reading effect based on the winning at the first starting winning opening during the high base or big hit game However, the pre-reading effect based on the winning at the second start winning opening may be performed. In such a configuration, for example, during a high base game or a big hit game, even if a winning is made at the first start winning opening in the game control microcomputer 100, the winning determination process of S1217 is not executed. If the determination result designation command at the time of winning based on the winning at the first start winning opening received by the effect control CPU 120 is discarded or the pre-reading effect is decided to be executed, control is performed so that it is not executed. Can be realized.

  In addition, in the case where the configuration of (1) is added to the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, in a state where there is a reserved memory based on winning in the second starting winning opening, When a winning at the first start winning opening occurs, the pre-reading effect for the reserved storage based on the winning at the first starting winning opening may not be executed. In addition, when the configuration of (1) above is added to the configuration that preferentially executes the variation display of the second special symbol, the pre-reading effect is executed for the reserved memory based on the winning at the first start winning opening. When a winning at the second start winning opening occurs in a state in which is determined, the execution of the pre-reading effect that has already been determined may be canceled.

  In this embodiment, the variable display is executed in the order of winning one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. However, the pre-reading effect is performed only for the variable display of the first special symbol (the above (1 )), Or a configuration for performing a pre-reading effect only on the variable display of the second special symbol (the above (2)) may be added. In the present embodiment, the variable display is executed in the order of winning one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, during the high base game or the big hit game, the winning to the first start winning port is made. The prefetching effect based on the above may not be performed.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the effect control process in the main process executed by the effect control CPU 120. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a consumption hold display update process (S797). In the consumption hold display update process, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the value of the display mode flag stored in the active display storage buffer, and sets the display mode of the consumption hold display displayed in the consumption hold active display area 5F. The display mode is updated according to the value of the display mode flag.

  Note that flags such as a display mode flag stored in the active display storage buffer are not deleted until processing for starting the next variable display is executed, as will be described later with reference to FIG. However, the display of the consumption hold display itself displayed in the consumption hold active display area 5F is performed by the consumption hold display update process when the display result of the variable display based on the consumption hold display is stopped and the change display ends. Erased. Therefore, even though the variable display has ended, the next variable display is not started because there is no next hold display, so the consumption hold display corresponding to the completed variable display is displayed continuously. It is possible to prevent such an unnatural display from being performed. The display mode flag stored in the active display storage buffer may be deleted from the display mode flag or the like stored in the active display storage buffer when the variable display ends.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 executes a hold display update process (S798). In the hold display update process, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the number of hold memories stored in the winning determination result storage buffer, and the specified hold memory number is displayed on the current combined hold memory display unit 5D. It is determined whether or not it matches the number of pending display. If the specified number of reserved memories does not match the number of reserved displays currently displayed on the total pending storage display unit 5D, the pending display on the total pending storage display unit 5D is updated based on the specified number of reserved memories displayed. To do. Further, in the hold display update process of the present embodiment, the value of each display mode flag stored in the winning determination result storage buffer is specified, and the display mode of each hold display displayed in the combined hold storage display unit 5D Is updated to a display mode corresponding to the value of each display mode flag. In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the hold display is displayed in the same display mode regardless of whether the display mode flag is the same, whether the hold display or the consumption hold display is being performed. That is, the form which makes the display mode of the consumption hold display corresponding to the fluctuation display in execution the same mode as the display mode of the hold display is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the consumption hold display may be a display mode in which at least one of the elements such as the size, shape, and color scheme is different from the display mode of the hold display. Even if the value of the display mode flag is the same, it may be determined that the display mode during the hold display and the display mode during the consumption hold display are different. In this case, it is preferable that the display mode of the hold display corresponding to each value of the display mode flag and the display mode of the consumption hold display are determined to have a one-to-one relationship. Specifically, it is preferable that one display mode for holding display and one display mode for consumption holding display are determined for each of the display mode flags 0 to 5.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes the number-of-holds update process (S799). In the hold number update process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold memory number specified in S798 matches the hold memory number (the hold total number) displayed on the upper left portion of the effect display device 5. judge. If the specified number of reserved memories does not match the number of reserved memories displayed in the upper left part of the effect display device 5, it is displayed in the upper left part of the effect display device 5 based on the specified number of reserved memories. Update the number of pending storage.

  After execution of S797 to S799, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S800 to S809 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 5 is controlled, and the effect symbol variation display is realized. However, the control related to the effect symbol variation display synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

  Fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern designation command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern designation command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (S801).

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

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

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S803): Control that stops the variation of the effect symbol and derives and displays the display result (stop symbol) based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing the stop of all symbols. I do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804), the small hit display process (S807), or the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S800).

  Big hit display process (S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S805).

  Big hit game processing (S805): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when receiving a special command during opening of the special prize opening or a designation command after opening the special prize opening, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S806).

  Big hit end effect process (S806): The effect display device 5 performs display control for notifying the player that the big hit game state has ended, and if it is set, performs a process of clearing the prefetch effect limit flag. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S800).

  Small hit display process (S807): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of the small hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit game processing (S808).

  Small hit game processing (S808): Control during the small hit game is performed. For example, when a special command during opening of a special prize opening or a designation command after opening a special prize opening is received, display control or the like corresponding to a small hit in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect process (S809).

  Small hit end effect processing (S809): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S800).

  18 and 19 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first deletes the winning determination result, the prefetch target flag, the display mode flag, the active change flag, and the like stored in the active display storage buffer (S1800a). The winning determination result storage buffer No. The contents of one entry (storage area) (winning determination result, prefetch target flag, display mode flag, active change flag) are shifted to the active display storage buffer, and the contents of other winning determination result storage buffers are shifted. (S1800b). In the case where the variable display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the effect control CPU 120 is synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol. When the effect symbol variation display is executed (specifically, when the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set), the first winning determination result storage buffer stores the first one. The contents are shifted to the active display storage buffer, and the other contents of the first winning determination result storage buffer are shifted. In addition, when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol (specifically, when the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set), at the time of the second winning The first contents stored in the determination result storage buffer are shifted to the active display storage buffer, and the other contents of the second winning determination result storage buffer are shifted. The consumption hold display based on the contents of the active display storage buffer whose contents have been shifted in S1800b and the hold display based on the winning determination result storage buffer are the consumption hold display update process and the hold display of the effect control process next. It is displayed when the update process is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the value of the shift number counter for specifying the change timing (number of shifts) is greater than 0 (S1801). The fact that the value of the shift counter is greater than 0 means that it has been decided to execute a pre-reading effect that changes the display mode for any of the hold displays displayed in the combined hold storage display unit 5D. Is shown. Therefore, in S1801, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined to execute the pre-reading effect (change the display mode of the hold display).

  If the value of the shift counter is not greater than 0 (N in S1801), that is, it is determined that the value of the shift counter is 0 and the prefetch effect is executed (the display mode of the hold display is changed). If not, the process proceeds to S1804.

  On the other hand, when the value of the shift counter is larger than 0 (Y in S1801), that is, when it is determined to execute the prefetch effect (change the display mode of the hold display), the effect control CPU 120. 1 is subtracted from the value of the effect total storage number counter (S1802). Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the value of the shift counter is 0 (S1803). As a result of subtracting 1 from the value of the shift number counter in S1802, the value of the shift number counter has become zero. This indicates that it is time to execute a pre-reading effect that changes any of the display modes (starting variable display that executes the pre-reading effect). Therefore, in S1803, it is confirmed whether or not it is the change timing of the prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the hold display.

  In S1803, if the value of the shift number counter is not 0, that is, if it is not the change timing of the prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to S1804. On the other hand, when the value of the shift counter is 0, that is, when it is the change timing of the prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to S1809. In S1804, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S1804).

  Next, the CPU 120 for effect control displays the display result of the effect symbol (ie, the received display result specifying command) according to the variation pattern specifying command read in S1804 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Stop symbol) is determined (S1805). That is, when the CPU 120 for effect control executes the processing of S1805, the display result of the variation display of the identification information (the stop symbol of the effect symbol) according to the variation display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variation display pattern determination means. Display result determination means for determining () is realized. The effect control CPU 120 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  An example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 5 will be described below. In this example, when the received display result designation command indicates a normal jackpot (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 120 has three symbols as stop symbols. A combination of effect symbols arranged in an even number of symbols (a stop symbol reminiscent of occurrence of a normal jackpot) is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates a probable big hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 120 uses 3 symbols as stop symbols as odd symbols (probability variation). The combination of effect symbols arranged in a stop symbol reminiscent of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. When the received display result designation command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), the effect control CPU 120 For example, as the stop symbols, the combination of effect symbols aligned with chance symbols arranged in a staircase pattern such as “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, and “6” as three symbols is determined. And in the case of detachment (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. When the received display result designation command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), the effect control CPU 120. Determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as stop symbols. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 5 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

  The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of the effect symbols and the numerical value are associated with each other to generate the stop symbol of the effect symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number.

  As for the effect symbols, a stop symbol that recalls a big hit is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol reminiscent of a probable big hit is called a probable big hit symbol, and a stop symbol reminiscent of a normal big hit is called a normal big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a storage area in which the prefetch target flag is set in the determination result storage buffer which is the winning determination result storage buffer and the active display storage buffer whose contents are shifted in S1800b. (S1806a). If there is a storage area in which the prefetch target flag is set in the determination result storage buffer (S1806a; Y), it is determined whether or not the value of the shift number counter is greater than 0 (S1807). When the value of the shift number counter is greater than 0 (S1807; Y), the process proceeds to S1821, and when the value of the shift number counter is not greater than 0 (S1807; N), the process proceeds to S1806h.

  If there is no storage area in which the prefetch target flag is set in the determination result storage buffer in which the content is shifted in S1800b (S1806a; N), the process proceeds to S1806b, and the determination result storage buffer in which the content is shifted in S1800b It is determined whether there is a pending storage in the determination result storage buffer. That is, it is determined whether there is a hold display. When there is no holding storage and there is no holding display (S1806b; N), the process proceeds to S1806e.

  If there is a hold memory and there is a hold display (S1806b; Y), in S1806c, it is determined whether or not to execute a suggestion effect for a predetermined hold memory. In other words, when the prefetch target flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the suggestion effect is executed with respect to the predetermined reserved storage. As the predetermined hold memory in the present embodiment, the latest hold memory stored by the most recent winning is determined, and the suggested effect is uniformly executed at a rate of 1% with respect to the latest hold memory. It is decided to do. When the hold display currently displayed in the specific mode already exists, it is set so that the decision to execute the suggestion effect is not performed in S1806c. It should be noted that the ratio of executing the suggestion effect and the predetermined reserved memory are not limited to this. For example, the ratio of executing the suggestion effect is not limited to 1%, and may be other ratios. In addition, it is determined that the suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate when there is a holding memory that becomes a big hit or a holding memory that becomes a super reach in the determination result storage buffer, compared to the case where there is no holding. Also good. In addition, the predetermined reserved memory that is the target of the suggestion effect may be determined by lottery. For example, the reserved memory that is a big hit or the reserved memory that is a super reach is suggested at a higher rate than other reserved memories. It may be determined so as to be determined as an effect target.

  In the present embodiment, an example is described in which the hold display that is the target of the suggestion effect is one hold display. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the suggestion effect may be executed for each of the plurality of hold displays. Good. For example, the suggestion effect may be executed simultaneously for two hold displays. In this case, there are a case where only one hold display is changed to a special mode or a specific mode, and a case where both two hold displays are changed to a special mode or a specific mode among the two hold displays in which the suggestion effect is executed. You may make it obtain.

  In S1806d, it is determined whether or not execution of the suggestion effect has been determined. When it is determined that the suggestion effect is to be executed (S1806d: Y), the process proceeds to S1824 described later, and processing for starting the suggestion effect is executed. On the other hand, if it is not determined to execute the suggestion effect (S1806d: N), the process proceeds to S1806e.

  In step S1806e, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command read in step S1804 is a super-reach variation pattern, that is, the variation pattern of the variation display to be started is the super-reach variation pattern. It is determined whether or not (S1806e). When the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command read in S1804 is not a super reach variation pattern (S1806e; N), the process proceeds to S1806h, and the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command read in S1804 is the super reach variation pattern. (S1806e; Y), that is, it is determined not to execute the pre-reading effect in S67104 of the pre-reading effect determination process in spite of the super reach, and the summed hold storage display unit 5D has a special mode. If there is no hold display displayed, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the display mode re-lottery determination random number from the random number circuit 124, and redraws the display mode of the consumption hold display using the re-lottery table. (Re-determine) (S1806f . In this embodiment, 100 numerical values from 1 to 100 are set as display mode re-lottery determination random numbers that can be taken by the effect control CPU 120.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode of the consumption hold display is determined by re-drawing and determining on the condition that there is no hold display displayed in the special mode. It is not limited, and the display mode of the consumption hold display may be determined again by lottery on the condition that there is no hold display displayed in the specific mode as well as the special mode. Further, the display mode of the consumption hold display may be determined again by lottery irrespective of whether or not the hold display displayed in the special mode exists. In addition, in this embodiment, a mode in which the display mode of the consumption hold display is determined again by lottery on the condition that the consumption hold display is not a prefetch target, that is, the display mode of the consumption hold display is the normal mode, However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the consumption hold display is a prefetch target, that is, even if the display mode of the consumption hold display is a special mode, the display mode of the consumption hold display is redrawn. May be determined. In this case, whether or not to change the display mode of the consumption hold display to a special mode with a high expectation level that is a big hit may be determined by re-drawing, or the display mode of the consumption hold display may be a big hit. Whether or not to change to a special mode with low expectation may be determined by lottery. In addition, as described above, when the display mode of the consumption hold display is determined again by drawing regardless of whether or not the hold display displayed in the special mode exists, or when the consumption hold display is a prefetch target If the display mode of the consumption hold display is determined again by lottery, the display mode of the consumption hold display may be determined again by lottery every time the variable display is executed.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram of a re-lottery table. In S1806f, the effect control CPU 120 uses the re-lottery table shown in FIG. 21 to re-lot the display mode of the consumption hold display displayed in the consumption hold active display area 5F. Specifically, based on the winning determination result stored in the active display storage buffer and the extracted display mode re-lot determination random number, the consumption is suspended at a rate determined for each winning determination result in the re-lottery table. The display mode of the display is drawn again. For example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “out of” (corresponding to the winning determination result 1 designation to the winning determination result 7 designation), 30 pieces without change. Since the judgment value is set to 35 for the first special mode, 20 for the second special mode, 10 for the third special mode, and 5 for the fourth special mode, the CPU 120 for effect control has 30 No change in the display mode of the consumption hold display at the rate of%, that is, the normal mode is determined, the display mode of the consumption hold display is determined as the first special mode at the rate of 35%, and the consumption hold display at the rate of 20% Is determined as the second special mode, the display mode of the consumption hold display is determined as the third special mode at a rate of 10%, and the display mode of the consumption hold display is determined as the fourth special mode at the rate of 5% To do. In addition, even when the display result of the variable display is “normal jackpot” or “probable bonus jackpot” in the determination result at the time of winning a prize (equivalent to the determination result 8 at winning prize to the determination result 12 at winning prize). The display mode is determined at the ratio shown in FIG. When the consumption hold display is displayed in a specific mode, it is changed to the first to fourth special modes at a higher rate than when it is not displayed in the specific mode and displayed in the normal mode. May be.

  That is, in this embodiment, the display mode of the consumption hold display is re-drawn (when re-determined), and the determination result at the time of winning is “ordinary big hit” or “probability big hit”, compared to the case where the winning determination result is “out” The display mode of the consumption hold display is redetermined as a special mode at a higher rate in the case of. In addition, when the display mode of the consumption hold display is re-determined to the special mode, when the winning determination result is “out”, it is determined at the highest rate in the first special mode. The second special mode is determined at a lower rate than the first special mode, the third special mode is determined at a lower rate than the second special mode, and the fourth special mode is determined. It is determined at the lowest rate. On the contrary, when the determination result at the time of winning is “ordinary big hit” or “probability big hit”, the fourth special mode is determined at the highest rate, and the third special mode is more than the fourth special mode. Is determined at a lower rate, the second special mode is determined at a lower rate than the third special mode, and the first special mode is determined at the lowest rate. It has become.

  For this reason, when the display mode of the consumption hold display changes to the special mode, when the display mode of the consumption hold display changes to the fourth special mode, the variation display result is “normal big hit” or “probability big hit”. When the ratio is high and then the display mode of the consumption hold display changes to the third special mode, the display mode of the consumption hold display changes to the second special mode, the display mode of the consumption hold display changes to the first special mode In the order of change, the rate at which the fluctuation display result becomes “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit” decreases. In addition, when the display mode of the consumption hold display does not change from the normal mode, the ratio that the fluctuation display result becomes “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” is the lowest. Therefore, expectation that the display mode of the consumption suspension display changes to the second special mode than the first special mode, the third special mode than the second special mode, and the fourth special mode than the third special mode becomes a big hit The degree can be increased, and even in a state where the pre-reading effect is not executed, the player can be noted about the change in the display mode of the consumption hold display.

  After execution of S1806f, the effect control CPU 120 sets the display mode flag in the active display storage buffer to the value determined in S1806f and reported to the display mode, and proceeds to S1806h (S1806g). The display mode of the consumption hold display is updated when the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of S797 (consumption hold display update process). In S1806h, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern and proceeds to S1812 (S1806h).

  The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, the display of the hold display including the form of each change constituting the change form during the change display time (the change time) of the change display of the effect symbol and the prefetch effect form in the combined hold storage display unit 5D. Data indicating the mode, data indicating the display mode of the consumption hold display in the consumption hold active display area 5F, data indicating the mode of the suggestive effect, and the like are described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 5 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table, and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. In addition, even if it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value, the data corresponding to the production parts that are not to be controlled (for example, the prefetch production described in the display control execution data of the process table used when the prefetch production is not executed) Dummy data (data for which no control is specified) may be set in (data indicating the mode).

  These process tables are stored in the ROM of the effect control board 12. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

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

  In S1809, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S1809). Then, according to the variation pattern designation command read in S1809 and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command), the display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol) as in S1805. ) Is determined (S1810), and whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command read in S1809 is a shortened non-reach or special hit variation pattern, that is, a variation pattern having a sufficient period for performing the suggested effect It is determined whether or not (S1811a). If the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command read in S1809 is a shortened non-reach or special variation variation pattern (S1811a; Y), the suggested effect at the time of changing the display mode of the hold display is re-determined to be non-executed ( The execution of the suggestion effect is canceled), and the fact that the suggestion effect has been determined to be non-executed is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the process proceeds to S1811c (S1811b). If the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern designation command read in S1809 is not a shortened non-reach or special hit fluctuation pattern (S1811a; N), the process proceeds to S1811c without going through S1811b.

  In this embodiment, the suggestion effect is not executed when YES is determined in S1811a. However, the suggestion effect is not limited to this, and the suggestion effect may be executed even when the variation pattern is a shortened non-reach or a special hit. . In this case, for example, the shortest suggestion effect that completes the production in a time shorter than the shortest variation time that can be performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided, and the shortest suggestion effect is executed when the variation pattern is a shortened non-reach or special hit You may make it do.

  In S1811c, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the presence / absence of execution of the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect pattern, and the variation pattern, and proceeds to S1812 (S1811c).

  In S1821, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command read in S1804 is a shortened non-reach or special variation pattern, that is, a sufficient period for executing the suggestion effect. It is determined whether or not the variation pattern has (S1821). When the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command read in S1804 is a shortened non-reach or special hit variation pattern (S1821; Y), the flow proceeds to S1826, and the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command read in S1804 is the variation pattern. When it is not a shortened non-reach or special fluctuation pattern (S1821; N), the effect control CPU 120 extracts the suggested effect execution determination random number from the random number circuit 124, and stores the pre-read target flag in the reserved memory. Based on the winning determination result, whether or not to perform a suggestion effect on the reserved memory in the variable display where the reserved display mode of the reserved memory does not change to the special mode (variable display before changing to the special mode). Determine (S1822). When the hold display currently displayed by the specific aspect already exists, it is set so that the decision to execute the suggestion effect is not performed in S1822. In the present embodiment, 100 numerical values from 1 to 100 are set as the suggestion effect execution determination random numbers that the effect control CPU 120 can take.

  FIG. 20A is an explanatory diagram of a non-change timing suggestion effect execution determination table. In S1822, the CPU 120 for effect control uses the non-change timing suggestion effect execution determination determination table shown in FIG. 20A to execute the suggest effect in the variable display (non-change timing) in which the display mode of the hold display does not change. Determine whether or not. Specifically, it is determined for each winning determination result in the non-change timing suggesting effect execution determination determination table based on the winning determination result of the hold memory in which the prefetch target flag is set and the extracted random number for determining the suggestion effect execution. It is determined whether or not the suggestion effect is executed at the ratio obtained.

  The ratio determined for each winning determination result is further suggested whether or not the value of the active change flag corresponding to the hold memory in which the prefetch target flag is set is “1”, that is, during the consumption hold display. It is determined so as to differ depending on whether or not an effect is executed and changes to a special mode.

  For example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “out of” and the active change flag is “1”, 30 for execution and 70 for non-execution When the active change flag is “0”, two determination values are set for execution and 98 determination values are set for non-execution, so that the effect control CPU 120 is 30 when the active change flag is “1”. When the active change flag is “0” at the rate of%, it is determined that the suggestion effect is executed at the rate of 2%. When the winning judgment result shows that the display of the fluctuation display is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, or “suddenly promising big hit” or “small win” Similarly, it is determined that the suggestion effect is executed at the ratio shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (A), the rate at which the suggestive effect is executed at the non-change timing is the result of the determination at the time of winning the stored memory in which the prefetch target flag is set is “normal big hit” or “probability big hit” It is determined to be highest at a certain time, then high when it is “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit”, and lowest when it is “out of place”. In addition, the ratio at which the suggestion effect is executed at the non-change timing may be set to a predetermined ratio regardless of the determination result at the time of winning in the stored memory.

  In addition, the rate at which the suggestive effect is executed at the non-change timing is higher when the change timing of the hold memory in which the prefetch target flag is set is active than when the hold display is earlier than that. It is determined to be. As a result, after the suggestion effect is executed at the non-change timing, the execution ratio of the suggestion effect is higher when the consumption hold is being displayed than during the hold display. Until the consumption hold is displayed, the expectation that the suggestive effect will be executed again can be maintained.

  In this embodiment, in order to increase the rate of change to the special mode during the consumption hold display when the mode is changed to the specific mode, the suggestion effect is executed depending on whether or not the active flag is “1”. Although the example which changes the ratio changed to a mode was explained, it is not restricted to this, it is decided whether it is made to change into a specific mode by performing suggestion production with respect to any hold display, and changes to a specific mode. As for the hold display, the final display mode may be changed to the special mode at a predetermined rate during the consumption hold display even if the final display mode is not the special mode.

  After execution of S1822, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution of the suggestion effect has been determined in S1822 (S1823). When the non-execution of the suggestion effect is determined in S1822 (S1823; N), the process proceeds to S1826, and when the execution of the suggestion effect is determined in S1822 (S1823; Y), the effect control CPU 120 starts from the random number circuit 124. The random number for suggestion effect pattern determination is extracted, and the suggestion effect pattern in the variable display (non-change timing) in which the display mode of the hold display does not change to the special mode is determined (S1824). In this embodiment, 100 numerical values from 1 to 100 are set as random numbers for suggestion effect pattern determination that the effect control CPU 120 can take. In addition, as described above, the suggestion effect pattern determination in S1824 can also be executed when the prefetch target flag is not set and it is determined in S1806d that execution of the suggestion effect is determined.

  FIG. 20B is an explanatory diagram illustrating a non-change timing suggestion effect pattern determination table used when determining an suggestion effect pattern in variable display (non-change timing) in which the display mode of the hold display does not change in S1824. In S1824, the effect control CPU 120 determines the suggested effect pattern using the non-change timing suggested effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. Specifically, based on the extracted random number for suggestion effect pattern determination, the suggestion effect pattern is determined at a ratio determined in the non-change timing suggestion effect pattern determination table. For example, since 90 determination values are set for the pattern 31 and 10 determination values are set for the pattern 32, the effect control CPU 120 determines the suggested effect pattern as the pattern 31 at a rate of 90%, and 10% The suggestive effect pattern is determined as the pattern 32 at the ratio of

  Of the effect patterns 31 and 32 of the suggestion effect at the non-change timing, the pattern 31 has a black arrow (first effect mode) flying from the right side of the display area of the effect display device 5, and the black arrow is a notification effect mode. It is a pattern in which display control is executed to change the display mode of the target hold display to a specific mode, though passing without sticking to the hold display. In addition, a white arrow (second effect mode) comes from the right side of the display area of the effect display device 5 and passes through the pattern 32 without piercing the hold display of the notice effect mode. It is a pattern in which display control for changing the display mode of the hold display to a specific mode is executed. Further, in any of the patterns 31 and 32, a identifiable effect is provided that makes it possible to specify which of the displayed hold displays (including the consumption hold display) is the subject of the notice. The

  In S1824 in the present embodiment, an example in which the suggestive effect pattern is determined with reference to the same table regardless of whether or not the prefetch target flag is set will be described. The suggestive effect pattern may be determined at a different ratio depending on whether or not it is performed. For example, when the prefetch target flag is set, the pattern 32 may be determined at a higher rate than when the prefetch target flag is not set. Thereby, when the suggestion effect is executed and changed to the specific mode, the expectation for the change to the special mode after that when the pattern of the suggestion effect is the pattern 32 is more than the pattern 31. It can make you feel.

  As described above, in S1824, when the prefetch target flag is set and it is determined that the suggestive effect is executed in the subsequent variation display and the state changes to the special mode (via Y in S1807), the prefetch target flag is set. It can be executed when it is not set and it is not determined to change to a special mode (via Y in S1806d). However, the ratio determined to execute the suggestion effect in S1806c is set to be extremely low. For this reason, when S1824 is executed, the rate at which the prefetch target flag is set is higher than the rate at which the prefetch target flag is not set. As a result, the suggestion effect is executed by executing S1824, but even if the suggestion effect is executed without changing to the special aspect, the suggestion effect is executed again in the subsequent change display and the special effect is changed. The player can have a sense of expectation for this.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the suggestion effect is executed in the variable display in which the display mode of the hold display changes to the special mode, the first suggestion effect is executed in the first effect mode (FIG. 16C ) And the pattern 11, pattern 13, pattern 21, and pattern 23) shown in FIG. 16D), the suggestion effect is obtained when the suggestion effect is executed in the variable display in which the display mode of the hold display does not change to the special mode. The ratio (pattern 31 shown in FIG. 20B) executed in the first effect mode is set high. For this reason, in this embodiment, the display mode of the hold display changes at a higher rate in the case where the effect mode of the suggestion effect is the second effect mode than in the case of the first effect mode. It is possible to pay attention to the effect mode of the effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, when determining the effect pattern of the suggestion effect at the non-change timing, the suggestion effect pattern is always determined to be the pattern 31 at a rate of 90%, and the suggestion effect pattern is changed to the pattern 32 at a rate of 10%. Although the form to determine is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, When determining these suggestion production patterns from the pattern 31 and the pattern 32, the display aspect of the hold display of the hold memory of a prefetch object The suggestive effect pattern may be determined at a different rate depending on whether or not the value changes twice. In particular, when the display mode of the hold display of the hold memory to be prefetched changes twice, the suggestion effect pattern is changed to the pattern 32 at a higher rate than when the display mode of the hold display of the hold memory to be prefetched changes once. By determining, it may be possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the display mode of the hold display of the hold memory to be prefetched changes twice.

  In addition, the pattern is determined at a different ratio depending on whether the prefetch target flag is set (that is, it is determined that the suggestion effect is executed in the subsequent variation display and changed to the special mode). May be. For example, when the prefetch target flag is set, the pattern 32 that is the second effect mode may be determined at a higher rate than when the prefetch target flag is not set.

  After executing S1824, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the suggested effect pattern and the variation pattern, and proceeds to S1812 (S1825). In S1826, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern, and proceeds to S1812.

  Next, in S1812, the effect control CPU 120 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (S1812).

  In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, and sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and speakers 8R, 8L as effect parts is executed (S1813). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8R, 8L.

  In the present embodiment, the production control CPU 120 controls the production pattern to be displayed in a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command in a one-to-one manner. However, the production control CPU 120 performs the variation pattern designation. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the command.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the change time specified by the change pattern designation command in the change time timer (S1814), and sets the value of the effect control process flag to the effect symbol changing process (S802). The corresponding value is set to a corresponding value, and the effect symbol variation start process is terminated (S1815).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation processing (S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S1841) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (S1842). When the process timer times out (S1843; Y), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (S1844). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (S1845). If the process timer has not timed out (S1843; N), the process proceeds to S1849.

  After execution of S1845, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether there is a pending storage in which the prefetch target flag is set in the determination result storage buffer (S1846a). When there is a hold memory in which the prefetch target flag is set in the determination result storage buffer, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the shift counter is 0, that is, the hold in which the prefetch target flag is set. It is determined whether or not the variable display that changes the display mode of the stored hold display is being executed (S1846b). If there is no pending storage for which the prefetch target flag is set in the determination result storage buffer in S1846a, and if the value of the shift counter is not 0 in S1846b, the display mode of the pending display of the pending storage is changed to a specific mode. It is determined whether or not the change display is in progress and the change timing is reached (S1846g). When it is determined that the change timing is not changed to the specific mode (S1846g: N), the process proceeds to S1849. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the change timing to change to the specific mode (S1846g: Y), a value corresponding to the specific mode is set in the display mode flag of the target hold memory, and the process proceeds to S1849 (S1846h).

  On the other hand, when the value of the shift number counter is 0 in S1846b, it is determined whether or not it is the first change timing of the display mode of the hold display of the hold memory in which the prefetch target flag is set (S1846c).

  When it is the first change timing of the display mode of the hold display of the hold storage in which the prefetch target flag is set (S1846c; Y), the display mode change count stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is further referred to. It is determined whether or not the number of display mode changes is 2 (S1846d). When the number of display mode changes is 1 (S1846d; N), the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the final display mode to the display mode flag of the hold storage in which the prefetch target flag is set in the determination result storage buffer. Is set and the process proceeds to S1849 (S1846e). If the number of display mode changes is two (S1846d; Y), the effect control CPU 120 changes the display mode flag in the hold storage in which the prefetch target flag is set in the determination result storage buffer to the via destination display mode. The corresponding value is set and the process proceeds to S1849 (S1846f).

  In S1846c, when it is not the first display mode change timing (S1846c; N), the effect control CPU 120 is the second change timing of the display mode of the hold display of the hold memory in which the prefetch target flag is set. It is determined whether or not there is (S1847). When it is the second change timing of the display mode of the hold display of the hold storage in which the prefetch target flag is set (S1847; Y), the presentation control CPU 120 sets the prefetch target flag in the determination result storage buffer. A value corresponding to the final display mode is set to the display mode flag of the stored storage that is held, and the process proceeds to S1849 (S1848), and it is not the second change timing of the display mode of the hold display of the hold storage in which the prefetch target flag is set In this case (S1847; N), the process proceeds to S1849 without going through S1848.

  In addition, after execution of S1846e, S1846f, or S1848, the display mode of the hold display for the pre-reading notice is updated when the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold display update process.

  Next, if the variation time timer has timed out (S1849), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) (S1851). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S1850), the process proceeds to S1851. Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the design confirmation designation command is received, the control shifts to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern designation command indicating a long variation time due to noise between boards is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  In the present embodiment, the determination process including whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect based on the reception of the winning determination result designation command is executed in the pre-reading effect determining process. You may make it perform in the process during a fluctuation | variation. For example, it is possible to execute a determination process including whether to perform a pre-reading effect by including a process of monitoring the winning determination result storage buffer in the effect symbol variation process.

  Next, specific examples of prefetching effects will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 23 (A), in the effect display device 5, the effect symbols are being displayed in a variable manner, and two hold displays are displayed in the normal hold mode (circular in this example) on the combined hold storage display unit 5D. In addition, when the start winning is performed when the display of the total number of pending displayed in the upper left portion of the effect display device 5 is “2”, a prefetch effect mode (effect pattern, final display mode, route destination) (Display mode, change timing) and mode of suggestion effect are determined, and a new hold display is displayed according to the determination result. Further, the display of the total number of pending displayed in the upper left part of the effect display device 5 is updated to “3”. In the example shown in FIG. 23, a case will be described in which the final display mode is determined as one of the first special mode to the fourth special mode, and the change timing is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning a start).

  In this case, as shown in FIGS. 23C to 23F, the hold display corresponding to the fluctuating display (holding storage) to be notified is the third hold display at the start winning prize timing. It is displayed in any one of the first special mode to the fourth special mode.

  Further, with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25, description will be given of an effect example in which after the suggestion effect at the non-change timing is executed, the effect is changed to the special mode of the final display mode during the hold display. For example, a case is shown where the prefetch target flag is set in S67105a of FIG. 13 and the change timing is determined to be 2 (the number of shifts is 2) in S67108 at the start winning. Further, it is assumed that it is determined that the suggestion effect by the non-change pattern is to be executed during the variable display, which is newly started after the start winning prize.

  In FIGS. 24 (A) and 24 (B), the effect display device 5 is displaying the variation of the effect symbols in the effect display device 5 in the same manner as in FIGS. 23 (A) and 23 (B). The two winning indications are displayed in a normal manner (in this example, circular), and the start winning is performed when the indication of the total number of holdings displayed in the upper left portion of the effect display device 5 is “2”. Then, the mode of the pre-reading effect (effect pattern, final display mode, route destination display mode, change timing) and the mode of the suggestion effect are determined, and a new hold display is displayed according to the determination result. Further, the display of the total number of pending displayed in the upper left part of the effect display device 5 is updated to “3”.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 24 (C), when the effect display is stopped at the combination indicating the deviation and the variable display is finished, the first hold display of the combined hold storage display unit 5D is displayed in the consumption hold active display area 5F. While shifting, the second and subsequent hold displays in the combined hold storage display section 5D are shifted in the combined hold storage display section 5D, and the next variable display is started.

  When execution of the suggestion effect is determined in the first effect mode (pattern 31) at the start of the variable display, as shown in FIG. 24D, the effect display device 5 suggests the effect effect in the first effect mode. Display control is started. In the display control, after the identifiable effect is displayed in which the target is displayed in accordance with the hold display for the advance notice target (the hold display for which the prefetch target flag is set), as shown in FIG. When the arrow to be passed passes through the hold display to be notified, the effect that the hold display changes to a specific mode is executed. When execution of the suggestion effect is determined in the second effect mode (pattern 32) at the start of the variable display, as shown in FIGS. 24F and 24G, the suggestion effect is displayed in the second effect mode. Display control is executed. In this case as well, an identifiable effect is executed, and when the arrow passes without being stabbed, an effect that the hold display of the notice target changes to a specific mode is executed. Since the change display is not a change display (change timing) in which the display mode of the pre-read target hold display changes to a special mode, the flying arrow passes through the pre-read target hold display without being stuck.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), when the effect display is stopped at a combination that shows a deviation and the variable display is finished, the first hold display of the combined hold storage display unit 5D is again the consumption hold active display area 5F. , The second and subsequent hold displays in the combined hold storage display section 5D are shifted in the combined hold storage display section 5D, and the variable display in which the display mode of the hold display to be prefetched is started.

  When the variable display that changes the display mode of the pre-read target hold display is started, the suggestion effect is started in the pattern determined at the start winning in the effect display device 5. In the example shown in FIG. 25B, the suggestive effect pattern is any one of pattern 11, pattern 13, pattern 21, and pattern 23. In the suggestion effect, the target is displayed according to the hold display of the notice target (the hold display in which the prefetch target flag is set).

  Since the variation display is a variation display in which the display mode of the pre-read target hold display changes to a special mode, as shown in FIGS. 25 (B) and 25 (C), an effect display device is used as the first suggestion effect. When the black arrow flying from the right side of the display area 5 pierces the hold display of the prefetch target, the display mode of the prefetch target hold display becomes a special mode (the first special mode in the example shown in FIG. 25C). Change.

  And when the pattern of the suggestion effect is determined to be the pattern 11, as shown in FIGS. 25D and 25E, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the display mode of the pre-read target hold display is changed. (In this embodiment, 2 seconds after the display mode of the pre-read target hold display changes) As a second suggestion effect, a black arrow flying from the right side of the display area of the effect display device 5 becomes the pre-read target hold display. By sticking, the display mode of the hold display of the prefetch target further changes (in the example shown in FIG. 25E, the fourth special mode is changed). On the other hand, when the effect pattern of the suggestion effect is determined to be the pattern 21, as shown in FIG. 25D and FIG. 25F, the right side of the display area of the effect display device 5 as the second suggestion effect. The black arrow that flew from the lane passes without sticking to the hold display to be read ahead.

  Similarly, when the suggestion effect pattern is determined to be pattern 13, as shown in FIGS. 25 (G) and 25 (H), a predetermined time has elapsed since the display mode of the pre-read target hold display has changed. After (in this embodiment, 2 seconds after the display mode of the hold display for the prefetch target is changed), as a second suggestion effect, the white arrow flying from the right side of the display area of the effect display device 5 is the hold display of the prefetch target The display mode of the hold display of the prefetch target is further changed (changed to the fourth special mode in the example shown in FIG. 25H). On the other hand, when the effect pattern of the suggestive effect is determined as the pattern 23, as shown in FIGS. 25 (G) and 25 (I), the right side of the display area of the effect display device 5 as the second suggestive effect. The white arrow that flew from the point passes without being stuck in the pre-read hold display. Also in the second suggestion effect, as shown in FIGS. 25 (D), (F), (G), (I), etc., the target is displayed in accordance with the notice target hold display (hold display with the prefetch target flag set). It is displayed.

  When the pattern 14 is determined as the suggestion effect pattern, the display of the effect display device 5 is performed for both the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect as shown in FIGS. When the white arrow flying from the right side of the area is stuck in the hold display of the prefetch target, the display mode of the prefetch target hold display is changed (in the example shown in FIG. 26C, the first special form is changed. The example shown in E) changes to the fourth special mode.) That is, the pattern 14 in which the white arrows fly in the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect is a pattern in which the display mode of the hold display to be prefetched always changes twice.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 27, an example of an effect that is changed to a special mode of the final display mode during the consumption hold display after the suggestion effect at the non-change timing is executed will be described. Since FIGS. 27A to 27E are the same as FIGS. 24A to 24G, description thereof is omitted. FIG. 27F shows an effect example when the suggestion effect is started by starting the variable display based on the pre-read target hold display. In FIG. 27C or FIG. 27E, the hold display changed to the specific mode is shifted and displayed in the consumption hold active display area 5F. Further, as a first suggestion effect, a black arrow flies from the right side of the display area of the effect display device 5 and a target is displayed in accordance with the consumption hold display.

  FIG. 27 (G) shows an example in which the display mode of the consumption hold display is changed to the first special mode by the black arrow that has come into the consumption hold display. Thereafter, the second suggestion effect is executed, and the same effects as the effects described in FIGS. 25D to 25I are executed.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram for redetermining the display mode of the consumption hold display by re-lotting. In FIGS. 28 (A) and 28 (B), as in FIGS. 24 (A) and 24 (B), in the effect display device 5, the effect symbols are being displayed in a variable manner, and the total pending storage display unit 5D. Are displayed in the normal mode (circular in this example), and when the display of the total number of holds displayed in the upper left portion of the effect display device 5 is “2”, a start winning is performed. As a result, a pre-reading effect mode (effect pattern, final display mode, via-destination display mode, change timing) and a suggestion effect mode are determined. At this time, in the example shown in FIG. 28B, the winning determination result is super reach (super reach out or per super reach), and the pre-reading effect is determined to be non-executed.

  In such a case, as shown in FIGS. 28 (C) and 28 (D), after the three fluctuation displays are finished, the winning determination result is determined to be super reach (super reach out or per super reach). When the hold display based on the held storage is shifted from the combined hold storage display unit 5D to the consumption hold active display area 5F, it is re-lottered to which special mode the display mode of the consumption hold display is changed. When it is determined that the display mode of the consumption hold display is changed to any special mode in the re-lottery, the display mode of the consumption hold display is shown in the special mode (see FIG. 28D) determined in the re-lottery. The example changes to the fourth special mode).

  In addition, if the variable display that changes the display mode of the pre-read target hold display is shortened non-reach (variable time 2 seconds) or special per-variable display (variable time 5 seconds), the suggestion effect is not determined again. Then, only the display mode of the hold display to be prefetched is changed. When the variable display in which the display mode of the pre-read target hold display changes is shortened non-reach or special hit, for example, the display mode of the pre-read target hold display is 0.5 seconds after the start of the variable display and 1 Change in seconds.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIGS. 24 (E), (G), 27 (C), (E), etc., the mode of the hold display and the consumption hold display is either the normal mode or the special mode. In the suggestion effect that suggests that the suggestion effect is changed, even if the flying arrow is not stabbed, the effect that the mode of the hold display and the consumption hold display that are the targets of the suggestion effect is changed to the specific mode is executed. For this reason, it is possible to make the player recognize the hold display and the consumption hold display that are suggestions.

  Further, during the suggestion effect, as shown in FIGS. 24 to 28, the identifiable effect that displays the target in accordance with the hold display and the consumption hold display that are the targets of the suggestion effect is executed. For this reason, it is possible to make the player recognize the hold display and the consumption hold display, which are the subject of suggestion effects, more easily.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, when the prefetch target flag is set, as shown in FIG. 20, it is determined whether or not the suggestion effect is executed every time the variable display is started, and the suggestion effect is executed. Is determined, the suggestion effect is executed and changed to the specific mode before the variable display based on the hold display in which the prefetch target flag is set is started. For this reason, when changing to a special mode, the rate of changing to a specific mode in advance increases. As a result, by changing to the specific mode, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the subsequent change to the special mode, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (3) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 20, the rate of change to the specific mode in advance is higher than when the change timing of the hold display in which the prefetch target flag is set is in hold display. It is set to be higher when the consumption hold is being displayed. For this reason, after changing to a specific mode, the rate of changing to a special mode during consumption hold display is higher than the rate of changing to a special mode during display. As a result, the expectation for changing to the special mode can be maintained until the consumption hold display, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (4) Even if the display mode of the hold display changes once during the change of 1, the display mode of the hold display may further change during the change, so that the display mode of the hold display changes a plurality of times. On the other hand, the player's sense of expectation can be maintained, and the ratio of the display mode of the hold display changing a plurality of times varies depending on the combination of the effect presentation effect modes. It is possible to attract the attention of the player, and to improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, the variable display corresponding display can be displayed in an appropriate display mode based on the determination result in the re-lottery table. In addition, since the display mode of the hold display may change a plurality of times during the variable display except at the start of the variable display or at the end of the variable display, the player can be focused on the hold display during the variable display. In addition, since the player can be focused on the number of times of variable display in which the hold display changes a plurality of times, the gaming interest can be improved.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

[Change to specific mode during consumption hold display]
In the embodiment described above, an example of changing from the normal mode or the specific mode to the special mode during the consumption hold display has been described. However, even during the consumption hold display, the flying arrow does not pierce the normal mode consumption hold display. Then, a suggestion effect that changes to a specific mode may be executed. Specifically, when the consumption hold display is displayed in the normal mode, for the consumption hold display, the suggestion effect that the arrow does not stab the normal mode of the hold display but changes to the specific mode The process table may be selected (S1811c in FIG. 19). The ratio of executing the suggestion effect to change to the specific mode during the consumption hold display is the case where the consumption hold display in which the consumption hold display changes to the special mode is the consumption hold display that does not change to the special mode. Set to be higher. In addition, when performing the suggestion effect to be changed to the specific mode and the suggestion effect to be changed to the special mode during the consumption hold display, the suggestion effect to be changed to the special mode after executing the suggestion effect to be changed to the specific mode And execute. Thereby, when a consumption pending | holding display changes from a normal mode to a specific mode, it can have a sense of expectation for changing to a special mode after that. Contrary to this, the ratio of executing the suggestion effect to be changed to a specific mode is when the consumption hold display in which the consumption hold display is changed to the special mode is the consumption hold display not changed to the special mode. It may be set to be lower.

  In addition, when the consumption hold display in the normal mode is a consumption hold display that changes to the special mode, the ratio of changing to the specific mode once before changing to the special mode is directly changed to the special mode without changing to the specific mode. It may be determined whether or not to change to a specific mode before changing to a special mode so as to be higher than the rate of change to. For example, when the consumption-pending display in the normal mode is a consumption-pending display that changes to a special mode, a suggestion effect that changes to a specific mode at a predetermined ratio (for example, 70%) exceeding 50% may be executed. As a result, when the consumption hold display in the normal mode changes to the special mode, the ratio changes from the specific mode to the special mode because the ratio changes from 50% to the specific mode. The percentage can be higher.

  Furthermore, you may make it the ratio which performs the suggestion effect changed to a specific aspect during consumption pending | holding display differ according to whether a final display aspect is a 1st special aspect or a 2nd-4th special aspect. . For example, the ratio of executing the suggestion effect to change to the specific mode during the consumption hold display is higher when the final display mode is the second special mode than the first special mode. It may be set. Thereby, when it changes to a specific aspect, the expectation with respect to changing to the 2nd-4th special aspect whose jackpot expectation degree is higher than a 1st special aspect can be given. On the other hand, the ratio of executing the suggestion effect to be changed to the specific mode during the consumption hold display is higher when the final display mode is the first special mode than when the final display mode is the second to fourth special modes. It may be set so as to be. Thereby, it is possible to complement the effect that changes to the specific mode that the possibility of not becoming the second to fourth special modes is low while holding the expectation for changing to the special mode by changing to the specific mode. it can.

  Moreover, when the consumption hold display of the normal mode is a consumption hold display that changes to any of the second to fourth special modes, a suggestion effect of changing to a specific mode at a predetermined ratio exceeding 50% (for example, 70%) is provided. You may make it perform. Thereby, when the consumption hold display of the normal mode changes to any of the second to fourth special modes, the specific mode changes from the specific mode to the second to fourth special modes at a rate exceeding 50%. The rate of changing to any of the above can be higher than the rate of changing from the normal mode to any of the second to fourth special modes.

[Specific aspects]
In the above-described embodiment, the suggestion effect is executed in S1822 when the prefetch target flag is set, rather than the ratio that the suggestion effect is executed in S1806c when the prefetch target flag is not set. It is set so that the rate at which the effect is determined is higher. For this reason, the example which can maintain the expectation with respect to changing to a special aspect when the suggestion effect was performed and the ratio which changes to a special aspect is high after that was demonstrated was demonstrated. However, even if it changes to a specific mode, it may not hold the expectation for changing to a special mode. Specifically, when the pre-reading target flag is not set, the ratio determined to execute the suggestion effect in S1806c is that the suggestion effect is executed in S1822 when the pre-reading target flag is set. May be set to be higher than the rate at which is determined. As a result, when the suggestion effect is executed and changed to the specific mode, it cannot be said that the rate of change to the special mode thereafter is high. Therefore, when the suggestion effect is executed, it changes to the special mode without changing to the specific mode. It is possible that you will have a sense of expectation and tension to do, and when you change to a specific mode, it is likely that you will not change to a special mode after that, and it is a pity that you are disappointed (that you cannot expect much) can do.

  In the above-described embodiment, referring to FIG. 24 to FIG. 28, when the suggestion effect is executed and the arrow is not stabbed and the hold display of the suggestion effect object is in the normal mode, the suggestion effect is always changed to the specific mode. An example has been described in which the pending display of the production target is not changed when it is already in a special mode or a specific mode. In other words, if the arrow is not stabbed in the first suggestion effect with respect to the hold indication, the hold display of the suggestion effect target is always changed to a specific mode, and even if the arrow is not stabbed in the second suggestion effect The example which does not let it be explained. However, even if the suggestion effect is executed and the arrow is not stabbed and the hold display of the suggestion effect target is a normal mode, or even if the arrow is not stabbed in the first suggestion effect for the hold display, be sure to Instead of changing to a specific mode, it may be changed to a specific mode at a predetermined rate. For example, when the suggestion effect is executed and the arrow is not stabbed, and the hold display of the suggestion effect target is in the normal mode, or when the arrow is not stabbed in the first suggestion effect with respect to the hold display, the prefetch target flag Is set to a specific mode at a predetermined rate (for example, 50%), and is changed to a specific mode at a rate (for example, 10%) lower than the predetermined rate when the prefetch target flag is not set. Good. Thereby, the expectation with respect to changing to a specific aspect can be given. Further, when the suggestion effect is executed and the arrow is not stabbed and the suggestion effect target hold display is in the normal mode, or when the arrow is not stabbed in the first suggestion effect for the hold display, the prefetch target flag When is not set, the specific mode may be changed at a rate higher than a predetermined rate (for example, 70%). As a result, it is possible to give a sense of expectation and tension to change to the special mode when the suggestion effect is executed, and when it changes to the specific mode, the regret of not changing to the special mode is specified. It can be supplemented by executing the effect to change the aspect.

  In addition, even when the arrow is not pierced, when it is possible to occur when it changes to a specific mode and when it does not change to a specific mode, further providing multiple types of suggestive effects that the arrow does not stab, Depending on the type of suggestion effect, the type of suggestion effect may be determined so that the rate of change to the specific mode is different.

  Of the proportions shown in FIG. 20A, the proportion that the suggestion effect is executed when the active change flag is “0” is a predetermined proportion exceeding 50% (for example, 55%). May be set. As a result, the rate of change to the specific mode before changing to the special mode can be further improved, and the rate of change from the specific mode to the special mode can be more reliably set higher than the rate of changing from the normal mode to the special mode. it can. In addition, by setting the predetermined ratio to be lower than the ratio at which the suggestion effect is determined to be executed when the active change flag is “1”, the ratio at which the specific mode changes to the special mode is being displayed on hold. Therefore, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for changing to a special mode during the consumption hold display. Note that in S1807 of FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not the value of the shift number counter is “1”, and the processing of S1822 may be executed only when it is determined that it is “1”. . Thereby, the feeling of expectation for changing to the special mode during the consumption hold display can be maintained more reliably. In addition, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect in continuous variation display.

  In FIG. 20 (A), a suggestion effect is given in advance at a different ratio depending on whether or not the active change flag is “1”, that is, whether or not the timing of changing to the special mode is being displayed on the consumption hold. The example which determines whether it changes and it changes to a specific aspect was demonstrated. More specifically, the rate of change to the specific mode in advance is the earlier when the active change flag is “1”, that is, when the timing for changing to the special mode is being displayed on the consumption hold. The example in which the setting is set higher than when the hold display is in progress has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. The time when the change timing is being displayed on hold may be set higher than when the consumption hold is being displayed. Thereby, when it changes to a specific mode, a feeling of expectation for changing to a special mode during a hold display can be given.

  In addition, the ratio of changing to the specific mode in advance shown in FIG. 20A is the first special mode or the second to fourth special modes instead of or in addition to the active change flag. It may be different depending on the situation. For example, the ratio to change to the specific mode in advance is set to be higher when the final display mode is the second special mode than the first special mode. Also good. Thereby, when it changes to a specific aspect, the expectation with respect to changing to the 2nd-4th special aspect whose jackpot expectation degree is higher than a 1st special aspect can be given. On the other hand, the ratio to be changed to the specific mode in advance is set so that the final display mode is higher in the first special mode than in the second to fourth special modes. It may be. Thereby, it is possible to complement the effect that changes to the specific mode that the possibility of not becoming the second to fourth special modes is low while holding the expectation for changing to the special mode by changing to the specific mode. it can.

  In addition, when the hold display in the normal mode is a consumption hold display that changes to any of the second to fourth special modes, a suggestion effect that changes to the specific mode at a predetermined ratio (for example, 70%) exceeding 50% is executed. You may make it do. Thereby, when the hold display of the normal mode changes to any of the second to fourth special modes, it changes from the specific mode to the second to fourth special modes at a rate exceeding 50%. The rate of changing to any of the above can be higher than the rate of changing from the normal mode to any of the second to fourth special modes.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the specific aspect that can be changed when the suggestion effect is executed and does not change to the special aspect has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of types are provided. It may be. In this case, depending on the type of the specific mode, the type of the specific mode is changed so that the rate of changing to the special mode or the rate of changing to any of the second to fourth special modes among the special modes is different. It may be determined.

  Moreover, you may make it differ according to the kind of suggestion effect pattern at the time of a change to the ratio changed to a specific aspect in advance shown to FIG. 20 (A). For example, when the patterns 21 to 23 having the display mode change count of 1 are determined, the specific mode is set at a higher rate than the patterns 11 to 14 having the display mode change count of 2 times. It may be changed. When configured in this way, when changing to a specific mode without changing to a special mode, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the display mode will be changed once again by the patterns 21 to 23, while changing to a specific mode. When it changes to a special mode without doing it, since there is a high possibility that it is the patterns 11-14, it can give the expectation to the display mode changing once again.

  In addition, when the patterns 11 to 14 having the display mode change count of 2 are determined, the specific mode is set at a higher rate than when the patterns 21 to 23 having the display mode change count of 1 is determined. It may be changed. When configured in this way, when changing to a specific mode without changing to a special mode, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the display mode will be changed twice more by patterns 11 to 14 after that. When it changes to a special mode without changing, it can be suggested that there is a high possibility of being patterns 21-23.

  Further, in the above-described embodiments, the example in which the pattern to be changed from the normal mode to the special mode is determined and then determined to be changed to the specific mode has been described separately. A pattern to be changed to a mode or a special mode may be determined, and the suggestion effect may be executed and the mode of the hold display may be changed according to the determined pattern. For example, as a change pattern, a normal pattern → a specific pattern → a special pattern defined in a special mode, a normal pattern → a non-specific pattern defined in a special pattern, and a normal pattern → a non-special pattern defined in a special pattern When provided, the ratio determined to the specific pattern may be higher than the non-specific pattern, and the ratio determined to the non-special pattern may be extremely low. Thereby, when it changes to a specific mode, a player can have an expectation for changing to a special mode. Even when configured in this way, as in the above-described embodiment, when changing to a specific mode, the suggestion effect is executed and the effect that the arrow is not pierced is executed. Thereby, it is possible to specify the hold display of the suggestion effect target.

[Suggested production]
In the suggestion effect in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the specifiable effect (target) for enabling the indication of the pending display of the suggestion target is executed has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the specifiable effect is not executed. It may be made impossible to specify which of the on-hold displays is the suggestion effect. Even in this case, by changing to a special mode or a specific mode, it is possible to specify which of the on-hold display is the suggested effect.

[Others]
Moreover, in the said Example, when it determines with changing the display mode of the hold display of a prefetch object twice, in the fluctuation display of the change timing of the display mode of a prefetch object, it is 3 seconds and 6 seconds after a change display start. Although the form which changes the display mode of the hold display of a prefetch object is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, As a modification 3, when the display mode of the hold display of a prefetch object is changed twice. When it is determined, in the variation display of the change timing of the display mode of the prefetch target, the timing of changing the display mode of the prefetch target may be determined from three or more timings from the start of the variation display. When the second timing for changing the display mode of the prefetch target is determined from three or more timings after the start of the variable display in this way, the display result of the variable display based on the hold storage of the prefetch target hold display is a big hit. Depending on whether or not, the determination ratio for determining the second timing from three or more timings may be different. By doing in this way, the player can be focused on the timing at which the hold display changes a plurality of times, so that it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

  In other words, in the case described above, the effect that the flying arrow acts on the pre-read target hold display is executed at the timing of 2 determined to change the display mode of the pre-read target hold display. Since a plurality of generation timings of action effects (suggest effects) are provided, and the rate at which the pre-read target hold display changes according to the occurrence timings of these action effects (suggest effects), these effect effects (suggest effects) You can also improve the entertainment interests of. In this case, not only the rate of change differs depending on the generation timing of the action effect (suggested effect), but the rate of change of the display mode twice may also be different.

  Moreover, in the said Example, as a production | presentation aspect of a suggestion production | presentation, the 1st production aspect from which the black arrow flies from the right side of the display area of the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and the white arrow flies from the right side of the display area of the production | presentation display apparatus 5. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more types of suggestive effects may be provided. In addition, when providing three or more types of effect forms of the suggestion effect, suggestion effect patterns other than the patterns 11 to 14, the patterns 21 to 23, the pattern 31, and the pattern 32 are provided by a combination of these three or more effect modes. May be.

  Moreover, in the said Example, when the variation pattern of the started variation display was a super reach variation pattern, the form which determines the display mode of a consumption suspension display by re-lottery was illustrated, but this invention is limited to this. However, the redrawing of the display mode of the consumption hold display may not be executed. Further, when the redrawing of the display mode of the consumption hold display is not executed, the consumption hold display itself may not be displayed.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which changes the pending | holding display of prefetching object during the variable display was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, When changing the display mode of the pending | holding display of prefetching object The display mode may be changed at the start of the variable display, at the end of the variable display, or when the hold display is shifted. If it is determined that the display mode of the hold display for the prefetch target is changed twice, the prefetch target is held at any one of the start of the variable display, the end of the variable display, and the shift of the hold display. The display mode of the display may be changed once, and the display mode of the hold display to be prefetched may be further changed during the variable display. Also, at the start of the variable display, at the end of the variable display, the shift of the hold display You may make it change the display mode of the hold display of prefetching object at any 2 timing of time.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which changes the display mode of a prefetch hold | maintenance display to 2 times during 1 fluctuation display was shown, this invention is not limited to this, The display mode of a prefetch hold | pause display is shown. You may make it change 3 times or more during 1 fluctuation display.

  Moreover, in the said Example, when performing the prefetching production | presentation, although the form which changes the display mode of the hold display of prefetching object to the last display mode during the 1 fluctuation display was illustrated, this invention is limited to this. Instead, when the pre-reading effect is executed, the display mode of the pre-read target hold display may be changed stepwise toward the final display mode over a plurality of variable displays. In addition, when the display mode of the pre-read target hold display is gradually changed to the final display mode over a plurality of variable displays in this manner, the pre-read target hold display in each variable display is further changed. It is possible to determine whether or not to change the display mode twice, and the variable display result based on the hold storage of the pre-read target hold display according to the number of variable display times the pre-read target hold display display mode has changed twice is a big hit The ratio may be different. That is, in this way, the final display mode is the same by changing the rate at which the variable display result based on the hold storage of the hold display to be prefetched differs according to the number of times the display mode has changed twice. Even so, the degree of expectation that the fluctuation display result based on the hold storage of the hold display to be prefetched differs depending on the number of times of change display whose display mode has changed twice. Furthermore, the timing at which these two changes in the display mode occurred, for example, at the timing displayed near the consumption pending active display area 5F as in the above embodiment, By making the ratio of the variable display result a big hit, even if the final display mode and the number of variable displays that have been changed twice are the same, depending on when these two changes have occurred The expectation that the variable display result based on the hold storage of the hold display of the prefetch target may be different.

  Moreover, in the said Example, only one of a black arrow (1st effect mode) and a white arrow (2nd effect mode) comes from the right side of the display area of the effect display apparatus 5 as an effect mode of a suggestion effect. Although the present invention is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and as an effect mode of the suggestion effect, an effect mode in which both a black arrow and a white arrow fly from the right side of the display area of the effect display device 5 It may be provided. By doing in this way, a player can be made to pay attention to which of a black arrow and a white arrow stabs (acts) on a pre-read target hold display.

  Moreover, in the said Example, only one of a black arrow (1st effect mode) and a white arrow (2nd effect mode) comes from the right side of the display area of the effect display apparatus 5 as an effect mode of a suggestion effect. Although the form to do was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, As a production | presentation aspect of a suggestion production | presentation, after a black arrow (1st production | presentation aspect) flies from the right side of the display area of the production | presentation display apparatus 5, Furthermore, a white arrow (second effect mode) may fly from the right side of the display area of the effect display device 5, and the white arrow may overtake the black arrow and stab (act) on a pre-read target hold display. . By doing this, after the player recognizes that the display mode of the pre-read target hold display is unlikely to change due to the black arrow flying first, the white arrow will actually fly so that the pre-read target hold display Since the player can be re-recognized that the display mode is easily changed, the gaming interest can be improved.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of loaned balls that are enclosed in a circulating manner and lent in response to a loan request by a player and the number of prize balls that are awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in the memory. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value.

  Further, in this embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time and the type of reach effect, an example of transmitting one change pattern designation command when starting change. Although shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 uses the first command to indicate, for example, the variation time and variation mode before reaching reach (when not reaching, before the so-called second stop). The second command indicates the variation time and variation mode after reaching the reach (after the so-called second stop if the reach is not reached), such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the re-lottery effect. A command may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands.

  The CPU 103 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which launches a game ball from the downward direction rather than a game area | region with the hitting ball launcher was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For example, the said hitting ball launcher is set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 The game ball may be launched from a position above the game area by providing it at a position above the game area.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which only a big hit that can acquire a large number of game balls is generated by opening a big winning opening in the big hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability variation jackpot B is suddenly reduced due to the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot B by significantly reducing the opening time of the big prize opening in the round game so that the player does not recognize that the big prize opening has been opened. It is good also as a sudden big hit that makes it appear as if it is in a probable change state. In addition, when these probability variation big hits B are used as sudden big hits, a small hit that opens the big prize opening with the same opening pattern as the opening pattern of the big prize opening in the big hit game of the probability variation big hit B is provided. A state (so-called latent state) in which it is unknown whether the gaming state after the occurrence of the probable big hit B or the small hit is a high probability state or a low probability state may occur.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the start prize opening two into the 1st start prize opening and the 2nd start prize opening is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, A start prize opening It is good also as one, and it is good also as a start prize opening 3 or more.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the special symbol two types, the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure, is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, Only one special symbol is included. It is also possible to use 3 or more special symbols.

  Further, in the embodiment, 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 including the final stop symbol resulting in the variable display result, and then stop the final stop symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after a variable display of multiple types of special symbols without including the final stop symbol that results in a variable display, the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. You may do. That is, the final stop symbol that is the variation display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for variation display.

  Moreover, in the said Example, when the fluctuation | variation display which changes the display mode of a hold display is the shortening non-reach and special hit with a short fluctuation time, the suggestion effect is re-determined to non-execution, and the hold display mode changes twice However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the variable display that changes the display mode of the hold display is a shortened non-reach or special hit with a short change time, the hold display mode These two changes may be redetermined as a single change, and the final display mode may be changed in the single change.

  Moreover, although the said Example has illustrated the form which performs the process (S67102) which extracts all the past winning determination results which a winning determination determination memory buffer memorize | stores in a prefetch effect determination process, this invention is shown. The present invention is not limited to this, and the processing of S67102 may not be executed. As shown in FIG. 13, when the process of extracting all past winning determination results stored in the winning determination result storage buffer (S67102) is executed, the extracted past winning determination results are used. When it is specified that there is already a hold memory that is a big hit or a hold memory for which a pre-reading effect is being executed, pre-reading is performed with respect to the hold memory (start prize) corresponding to the latest winning determination result. The execution of the production may not be determined, or the ratio is lower than the determination ratio (normal ratio) for determining the execution of the pre-reading effect in the case where there is no holding memory that is a big hit or a pre-recorded memory in which the pre-reading effect is executed You may make it determine execution of a prefetch effect in (limit ratio).

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the display mode of the same holding | maintenance display is changed twice during 1 fluctuation display determined as change timing, this invention is not limited to this. These two changes in the display mode during the variable display need not be the same hold display, and the display modes of the different hold displays may be changed once each.

  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.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 5 production | presentation display apparatus, 5D total reservation memory | storage display part, 5F consumption reservation active display area, 103 CPU, 120 CPU for production control.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
And hold storage means for storing information about the still start that is not changing display as the hold memory information,
A hold display means capable of displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means ;
A mode change means capable of changing the mode of the hold display from the predetermined mode to the special mode;
A suggestion effect executing means for executing a suggestion effect that suggests that the displayed hold display mode is changed from the predetermined mode to the special mode during the variable display ;
After the suggestion effect is executed, the hold display mode that has not been changed from the predetermined mode to the special mode by the mode change unit can be changed from the predetermined mode to the specific mode before the end of the variable display. A gaming machine comprising aspect change means. A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
A corresponding display unit capable of displaying a corresponding display corresponding to the variable display during execution of the fluctuation display,
A mode changing means capable of changing the mode of the corresponding display from a predetermined mode to a special mode;
A suggestion effect executing means for executing a suggestion effect that suggests that the mode of the displayed correspondence display changes from the predetermined mode to the special mode;
After the suggestion effect is executed, the corresponding display mode that has not been changed from the predetermined mode to the special mode by the mode change unit is changed from the predetermined mode to the specific mode before the new suggestion is executed. A gaming machine comprising a changeable specific aspect change means.

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