JP6199356B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine in which a lottery game is started by variably displaying a variable display device whose display state can be changed by establishment of a start condition.

In this type of gaming machine, as conventionally known, for example, when a game ball that has been thrown into the game area enters the start area, the variable display device variably displays and a lottery game is performed. When the display result is a predetermined specific display result (for example, 777), there is one that is controlled to a big hit state that is advantageous to the player.
In such a gaming machine, in order to increase the player's expectation that the display result of the variable display device becomes the specific display result (for example, 777), for example, for a relatively long time such as an advanced reach. There was one in which the production was performed (Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-119275 A

In recent years, such effects tend to be longer (for example, 2 to 3 minutes). In particular, when an effect with a high expectation level for a big hit is performed, the player may stop firing the game ball. is there. As a result, there is a problem that the period during which the launch is stopped is prolonged and the sales of the game hall is lowered. That is, in a gaming machine that plays a game by consuming the game value that the player uses for the game (for example, by driving a game ball into the game area), the player consumes the game value during variable display of the variable display device. Due to the fact that the game is stopped, there is a disadvantage that the sales of the amusement hall is lowered.
The present invention has been devised in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to minimize the decrease in sales of the game hall as a result of the player suspending the consumption of gaming value during variable display of the variable display device. It is in providing a gaming machine that can be prevented.

The present invention includes a variable display hand stage capable variable display game of the symbol, the start detecting means to detect the establishment of variable display of the starting conditions of the symbol, on the basis of the detection by the startup detecting means, the game a random number extraction means to extract the random number information used in the random number information extracted by the random number extracting means, and hold storage means to hold stored within predetermined upper pending memory number, varying display the symbol and then, a gaming machine having a variable display control hand stage, the performing control to derive display the display result by stopping displaying the figure pattern, demonstration execution for executing predetermined effect during variable display of the symbols a manual stage, the presentation execution section, as the predetermined effect, from the first effect, evolved effect to develop into a second effect with an effect ties with the first effect is visible, the When an advanced production is displayed, In the first effect, the first notice effect can be executed in accordance with the number of reserved memories in the first effect, and in the second effect, the second notice effect can be executed in accordance with the number of reserved memories in the second effect. It is a thing.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the fall of the sales of a game hall resulting from stopping the operation which a player operates a game machine during the fluctuation display of a symbol can be prevented as much as possible.

1 is an overall front view of a pachinko machine showing an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board in the pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main process of the main control part of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process of a main control part. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol management process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol fluctuation start process. (A) is a flowchart which shows the random number determination process for winning determination, (b) is a flowchart which shows a normal stop symbol production process. (A) is a flowchart which shows the process during normal symbol change, (b) is a flowchart which shows the process during normal symbol confirmation time. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric accessory management process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol management process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure 1 start port check process. It is a figure which shows a special symbol operation | movement order confirmation flag. (A) shows a random number determination table for special figure 1 and (b) shows a random number determination table for special figure 2. (A) shows the symbol table selection table for special figure 1, (b) shows the symbol table selection table for special figure 2. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure 2 start port check process. (A) is a flowchart which shows a random number determination process, (b) is a flowchart which shows a special stop symbol data creation process, (c) is a flowchart which shows a starting opening prize random number determination process. (A) is a jackpot symbol table 1, (b) is a jackpot symbol table 2, (c) is a symbol showing a jackpot symbol table. (A) is a table before a winning variation pattern selection offset correction processing, and (b) is a table showing a winning variation pattern selection offset correction processing table. (A) is a figure showing a lost symbol table 1, and (b) is a figure showing a lost symbol table 2. It is a figure which shows a winning command distribution table selection table. It is a figure which shows the winning prize command distribution table. It is a figure which shows the winning command distribution table for losers. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol change start process. It is a flowchart which shows the random determination process for special electric accessory operation determination. It is a flowchart which shows a special stop symbol creation process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol fluctuation pattern creation process. (A) is a table before the fluctuation pattern selection offset correction process at the start of fluctuation, and (b) is a table after the fluctuation pattern selection offset correction process at the time of fluctuation start. It is a figure which shows a fluctuation pattern distribution table selection table. It is a figure which shows the 1st step of a hit fluctuation pattern distribution table. It is a figure which shows a loss variation pattern distribution table 1st step. It is a figure which shows the 2nd step of a hit fluctuation pattern distribution table. It is a figure which shows the 2nd step of a loss variation pattern distribution table. It is a figure which shows a hit fluctuation pattern designation | designated command list. It is a figure which shows a losing fluctuation pattern designation | designated command list. It is a flowchart which shows the process during symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows the process during special symbol confirmation time. It is a flowchart which shows the continuation of the process during special symbol confirmation time. It is a flowchart which shows a special electric accessory management process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process of the production | presentation control part of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows a command reception interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a production control side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a pending | holding addition command reception process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern designation | designated command reception process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration symbol designation | designated command reception process. It is a flowchart which shows production button input management processing. It is a flowchart which shows a scenario update process. (A) is a reservation ball number button notice table selection table, (b) is a table 1, (c) is a table 2, and (d) is a table 3. (A) is a table 4, (b) is a button press result variation (first reach), (c) is a button press result variation (reach second). It is a flowchart which shows a liquid crystal command transmission process. It is a figure which shows the timing chart of a reservation ball number button notice effect. (A) (b) (c) is a figure which shows the transition of the reservation ball number button notice effect screen in the first half of super reach. (A) (b) (c) is a figure which shows the transition of the reservation ball number button notice effect screen in the second half of super reach. The second embodiment is shown, in which (a) shows table 1, (b) shows table 2, and (c) shows table 3. FIG. A 2nd embodiment is shown and (a) is table 4 and (b) is a figure showing a button press result variation (first half of reach). It is a flowchart which shows the production button input management process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the scenario update process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the liquid-crystal command transmission process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the timing chart of the hit ball number button notice effect in 3rd Embodiment. It is a whole perspective view of the slot machine in a 4th embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit of the slot machine in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the production button input management process in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the scenario update process in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the liquid-crystal command transmission process in 4th Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In FIG. 1, a gaming machine main body 1 includes an outer frame 2 that is rectangular in a front view, and a front frame 4 that is pivotally attached to the front side of the outer frame 2 by a hinge 3 on one side, for example, the left side. ing. On the front side of the front frame 4, the glass door 5 and the front plate 6 are disposed so as to be adjacent to each other in the vertical direction, and are pivotally supported by the front frame 4 by hinges 7 on the same side as the hinges 3.

  On the front side of the front plate 6, an upper plate 8 that stores the game balls paid out from the paying-out means (not shown) and supplies them to the firing means (not shown) is arranged on the upper side. On the lower side, for example, when the upper plate 8 is full, a lower plate 9 for storing the surplus balls is arranged on the left end side, and a firing handle 10 for operating the firing means is arranged on the right end side. Further, on the upper plate cover 11 that covers the upper plate 8 and the like from the front side, operation buttons (production buttons) 12 and 13 for production, a ball lending operation unit 14 and the like are arranged.

  A game board 15 (FIG. 2) is detachably attached to the front frame 4 corresponding to the rear side of the glass door 5. As shown in FIG. 2, a guide rail 16 for guiding a game ball launched from the launching means is annularly mounted on the front side of the game board 15, and the game area 17 inside the guide rail 16 is attached to the game area 17. Center case 18, normal symbol starting port 19, first special symbol starting port 20, second special symbol left starting port 21H, second special symbol right starting port 21M, large winning port (special electric accessory) 22, normal winning port Various game parts such as (ordinary electric accessory) 24 are arranged.

  The center case 18 is disposed, for example, on the upper side of the game area 17 at the approximate center in the left-right direction. The center case 18 is fixed to the back side of the game board 15. Removably fixed to the front side. The image display hand device 25 constitutes an effect symbol display device 26, an effect symbol display device 27, a first special reserved number display image 28, a second special reserved number display unit 29, and the like. The images displayed by both the reserved number display units 28 and 29 may be expressed as the first special reserved number display image 28 and the second special reserved number display image 29 with the same reference numbers. In some cases, both the hold number display units 28 and 29 are simply referred to as “hold display units 28 and 29”.

  The center case 18 is provided with a display frame projecting forward so as to substantially surround an internal display area corresponding to the image display device 25 and the like, and a game ball driven into the upper side of the game area 17 by the launching means These are distributed to the left and right at the top of the display frame, and flow down either the left flow path 34a on the left side of the center case 18 or the right flow path 34b on the right side.

  For example, on the display frame, display devices such as a normal symbol display device 35, a normal reserved number display device 36, a first special symbol display device 37, and a second special symbol display device 38 are provided.

  The normal symbol starting port 19 is for starting symbol variation by the normal symbol display device 35, and is constituted by a passing gate through which a game ball can pass, and a normal symbol starting port sensor (proximity sensor) that detects the passage of the game ball. ) 19s. The normal symbol starting port 19 is disposed, for example, on the right side of the center case 18, and the game ball flowing down the right flow path 34b has an overwhelmingly higher probability than the game ball flowing down the left flow path 34a. It is possible to pass.

  The normal symbol display device 35 is for variably displaying normal symbols, and is composed of, for example, two light emitters (for example, LEDs) corresponding to two types of normal symbols “O” and “X”. Two light emitters are set for a predetermined time on condition that the symbol start port 19 detects a game ball, that is, the game ball passes through the normal symbol start port 19 and the normal symbol start port sensor 19s detects the game ball. The “○” side corresponding to the hit mode (predetermined mode) blinks alternately, and the hit determination random number value obtained when the game ball is detected by the normal symbol start port 19 matches the predetermined hit determination value The flashing is finished in a state in which the light-emitting body emits light, and in other cases, the light-emitting body on the “x” side corresponding to the loss mode emits light.

  In addition, when the normal symbol starting port 19 detects a game ball during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display device 35 or during a hit game described later, the hit determination random number value acquired at the time of detection detects a predetermined upper limit. The number of reserved numbers, for example, 4 is stored as a limit, and the normal number-of-holds display device 36 made of the same number of light emitters as the upper limit number of reserved numbers, for example, stores the number of random numbers for determining hits (hereinafter referred to as normal number of reserved values). ) Is displayed to inform the player of the number of normally reserved items at that time.

  The first special symbol start port 20 is used to start symbol variation by the first special symbol display device 37, and is constituted by, for example, a non-opening / closing type winning means having no opening / closing means, and detects a winning game ball. A first special symbol start port sensor (proximity sensor) 20s is provided. The first special symbol starting port 20 can win a game ball having flowed down the left flow path 34a with a higher probability than a game ball flowing down the right flow path 34b.

  The second special symbol left starting port 21H is for starting symbol variation by the second special symbol display device 37. For example, the second special symbol left starting port 21H is constituted by a non-opening / closing type winning means having no opening / closing means. The second special symbol left starting port sensor (proximity sensor) 21h is detected. The second special symbol left starting port 20H can win a game ball having flowed down the left flow path 34a with a higher probability than a game ball flowing down the right flow path 34b.

  The second special symbol right starting port 21M is for starting the symbol variation by the second special symbol display device 38, and an open state in which the game ball can be won by the operation of the opening / closing member (ordinary electric accessory) 42 and the winning. It is composed of openable winning means that can change to a closed state that is impossible (or harder to win than the open state), and includes a second special symbol right start port sensor (proximity sensor) 21m that detects a winning game ball. When the stop symbol after fluctuation of the normal symbol display device 35 is in a hit state (predetermined mode), the opening / closing member 42 is changed from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time (hit game). The second special symbol left starting port 21H and the second special symbol right starting port 21M are disposed, for example, below the second special symbol left starting port 21H and the second special symbol right starting port 21M. Thus, the game ball that has flowed down the right flow path 34b can be won with a higher probability than the game ball that has flowed down the left flow path 34a.

  The first special symbol display device 37 is composed of one or a plurality of display means such as LEDs capable of variably displaying the first special symbol, for example, and the first special symbol start port 20 is used to play a game ball. Detection, that is, the first special symbol fluctuates for a predetermined time on condition that the game ball wins the first special symbol start port 20 and the first special symbol start port sensor (proximity sensor) 20s detects the game ball. One or a plurality of kinds of jackpot modes (first special mode) when the jackpot determination random number value displayed when the game ball is detected by the first special symbol start port 20 matches the predetermined jackpot determination value. In any other case, the operation stops in either one or a plurality of types of loss modes.

  The second special symbol display device 38 includes one or a plurality of display means such as LEDs capable of variably displaying, for example, one second special symbol. The second special symbol left start port 21H, the second When the special symbol right start port 21M detects a game ball, that is, the game ball wins the second special symbol left start port 21H and the second special symbol right start port 21M, and the second special symbol left start port sensor 21h, 2 The special symbol right start opening sensor 21m detects the game ball, and the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, and the game is played by the second special symbol left start opening 21H and the second special symbol right start opening 21M. When the jackpot determination random number value acquired at the time of the sphere detection matches a predetermined jackpot determination value, it is either one or a plurality of types of jackpot modes (second special mode), otherwise one or Of multiple types It is adapted to each stop in or Re.

  In addition, although a number symbol etc. may be used for the 1st and 2nd special symbols, a special meaning such as a combination of arbitrary lines and points so that the player cannot easily distinguish the type of the stopped symbol aspect. It is desirable to use a pattern that does not have

  When the first and second special symbol start ports 20, 21H and 21M detect a game ball during the variation display of the first and second special symbols, or during the big hit game (specific game) described later, The jackpot determination random number value acquired at the time of detection is stored with a predetermined upper limit reserved number, for example, 4 each as a limit, and the first and second special reserved number display units 28 and 29 respectively indicate the jackpot determination random number value. Display the stored number (hereinafter referred to as the number of the first and second special reserves, or the number of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 actuated balls), and inform the player of the first and second special reserve numbers at that time It is supposed to be. In the figure, 28a and 28b are first and second hold display images. The first and second special reserved numbers may be collectively referred to as “special figure stored number” or simply “held number of balls”.

  In the present embodiment, during the big hit game, the symbol variation of the first and second special symbol display devices 37 and 38 is not started, and the symbol variation of one of the first and second special symbol display devices 37 and 38 is not started. Control is performed so that the other symbol variation is not started and both are not varying at the same time. Further, when both the first and second special symbol display devices 37 and 38 are in a state where the symbol variation can be started, each special symbol is displayed in accordance with the winning order of the game balls at the corresponding special symbol start ports. The device fluctuates. The control may be performed so that the symbol variation of the second special symbol display device 38 is prioritized over the symbol variation of the first special symbol display device 37.

  The effect symbol display device 26 produces the symbol variation of the changing special symbol display device of the first special symbol display device 37 and the second special symbol display device 38, and each one or more, for example, For example, three effect symbols in the left-right direction can be variably displayed on the display screen of the image display device 25 together with various effect images. The effect symbol display device 26 changes the effect symbol in time synchronization with the change of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 37, and the second special symbol change by the second special symbol display device 38. The production design is changed in synchronization with time. The effect symbol display device 26 may change the first and second effect symbols independently or display other effect images without synchronizing with the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols.

  For example, 10 kinds of numerical symbols from “0” to “9” are used for the production symbol, and all three symbols such as “6, 6 and 6” and “7, 7 and 7” are arranged in the same pattern. The thing is a big hit mode, for example, the one with different at least one symbol is a lost mode. For example, when the stop symbol mode of the first and second special symbols is the big hit mode / lost mode, the production symbol is correspondingly a big hit. It stops in a mode / losing mode.

  The first and second special reserved number display units 28 and 29 notify the first and second special reserved numbers, respectively. The first and second hold display images 28 and 29 corresponding to the second hold number are displayed side by side, for example.

  Of the big hit effects (specific game effects) performed during the big hit game (during round game), the display of the big hit effect image (specific game effect image) is referred to as a big hit effect display. In the jackpot effect display, during the jackpot game, a jackpot effect image (specific game effect image) using characters and the like is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 25 together with various information such as the number of jackpot rounds and the number of winning balls. It is like that.

  The big winning opening 22 is constituted by an open / close-type winning means that can be changed between an open state in which a game ball can win a prize and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won by the operation of the opening / closing member 43, and a first and second special symbol display. When the stop symbol mode after the change of any of the devices 37 and 38 becomes a big hit mode (first and second special modes), it is opened according to a predetermined release pattern.

  The open / close member 43 of the grand prize winning port 22 is, for example, a horizontally-long rectangular plate corresponding to a forward-opening prize winning port, and can swing around a rotation axis in the horizontal direction provided on the lower side. In the closed state, the prize opening is closed along the board surface of the game board 15, and in the open state, the upper side protrudes forward from the board surface of the game board 15 so that it falls downward and falls upward. The game balls are guided to the winning mouth.

  The big winning opening 22 is disposed on the right flow path 34b and on the downstream side of the normal symbol starting port 19, for example, and the game ball flowing down the right flow path 34b rather than the game ball flowing down the left flow path 34a. It is possible to win with higher probability.

  Also, there are a plurality of special winning openings 22, for example, two specific areas 46a and a normal area 46b, and a game ball that has won a prize winning opening 22 is divided into a specific area 46a and a normal area 46b, for example, a movable distributing member 47, Special game ball detecting means (proximity sensor) 48a for detecting a game ball flowing into the specific area 46a, and normal game ball detecting means (proximity sensor) 48b for detecting a game ball flowing into the normal area 46b are provided. The game ball won in the mouth 23 is guided to either the specific area 46a or the normal area 46b by the sorting member 47 and detected by either the specific area sensor 48a or the normal area sensor 48b. It will be guided to the back side of.

  The specific area 46a and the normal area 46b are disposed adjacent to each other on the left and right, for example. The sorting member 47 is a claw-like member disposed on the upper side corresponding to, for example, between the specific area 46a and the normal area 46b, and is driven in a predetermined pattern around, for example, the front-rear rotation axis by driving of a driving means (not shown). By swinging, a specific guidance state in which the game ball is guided to the specific region 46a side while preventing inflow to the normal region 46b side, and a game ball to the normal region 46b side while preventing inflow to the specific region 46a side It is possible to switch to the normal guidance state for guiding.

  When the big winning opening 22 is opened during the big hit game, and the game ball won in the big winning opening 22 is guided to the specific area 46a side, a probability change state described later occurs after the big hit game ends. When guided to the area 46b side, a short time state described later is generated.

  The game area 17 is provided with a normal winning opening 24, and a technical ball won in the normal winning opening 24 is detected by a normal winning opening sensor (proximity sensor) 24s, and a predetermined number (for example, ten) prize balls are detected. To be paid out.

  Next, an outline of the game flow will be described. If the game ball that has been driven into the gaming machine area 17 wins the first special symbol start opening 20 and is detected by the first special symbol start opening sensor 20s, the first special symbol display device 37 displays the variation and the effect symbol. The display device 26 variably displays and then both stop.

  Further, when the game ball that has been thrown into the game area 17 wins the second special symbol left start opening 21H and is detected by the second special symbol left start opening 21h, the second special symbol display device 38 and the production are produced. Stops after the symbol display device 27 variably displays.

  On the other hand, when the game ball thrown into the game area 17 wins the normal symbol start port 19 and is detected by the normal symbol start port sensor 19s, the normal pattern display device 35 variably displays and stops and displays the same. When the result is a predetermined winning display result, the opening / closing member 42 of the second special symbol right starting port 21M is opened, and it becomes easy to win a game ball. When the second special symbol right starting port center 21m detects a game ball won in the second special symbol right starting port 21M, the second special symbol display device 38 and the production symbol display device 27 display a variation and then stop. To do.

  If the display results of these display devices 37, 38, and 26 become a predetermined jackpot display result, the opening / closing member 43 of the big prize opening 22 is opened and a big hit state is established, and a game ball is placed in the big prize opening 22. Winning is possible. The winning game balls are distributed by the distribution member 47, the game balls distributed to the specific area 46a are detected by the specific area sensor 48a, and the game balls distributed to the normal area 46b are detected by the normal area sensor 48b. The opening / closing member 43 is closed when a predetermined number (for example, eight) of game balls is won or the earlier condition of the scheduled time elapses, and one round ends.

  In the big hit state, the round game as described above is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 13 times). During a round game of a predetermined number of times in such a round game (for example, the sixth time), the opening / closing means 45 of the big prize opening 23 is opened, and the game ball enters and is distributed by the distribution member 47, and the specific area 46a or normal A prize is won in any of the areas 46b. The gaming machine that has won the normal area 46b is detected by the specific game ball detecting means (proximity sensor) 48a, and the probability-changing game can be activated. As a result, after the first jackpot state (round game state) is completed, a probability variation state (hereinafter abbreviated as “probability change”) in which the probability of jackpot occurrence is improved is obtained. This probability variation is a so-called special time (ST) probability of frequency cut, until the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol display device 37 and the second special symbol display device 38 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times). It ends when no big hit condition occurs during. Note that the probability change is not limited to the special time (ST), and once the probability change has occurred, the probability change may continue until a big hit occurs. Such a probability changing function related to a special symbol is hereinafter referred to as a “special symbol probability changing function”.

  Time-short control is performed when the variation time is shortened after the above-mentioned big hit state occurs and the round game ends. This time-shortening control reduces the fluctuation time of the normal symbol display device 35, the first and second special symbol display devices 37 and 38, and the image display device 25 over a predetermined period (such as a special symbol 100 times variation period). In addition, the probability that the display result of the normal symbol display device 35 becomes a hit is improved, and the opening / closing member (normal electric accessory) 42 is extended and opened. The function of improving the probability that the display result of the normal symbol display device 35 is a hit is hereinafter referred to as a “normal symbol probability changing function”.

  In this specification, for convenience of explanation, the first special symbol variation display game on the first special symbol display device 37 side is referred to as “special symbol variation display game 1”, and the second special symbol display device 38 of the second special symbol display device 38 This special symbol variation display game is referred to as “special symbol variation display game 2”. Unless otherwise required, “special symbol 1” and “special symbol 2” are simply referred to as “special symbols” (sometimes abbreviated as “special symbol”), and “special symbol variation display game 1” and “special symbol” The symbol variation display game 2 ”is simply referred to as“ special symbol variation display game ”. Also, the game state in which the special symbol probability changing function, special symbol time-shortening function, normal symbol probability changing function, normal symbol time-shortening function, and open extension function are called “probability changing state”, and the special symbol probability changing function is selected from these functions. The removed gaming state is referred to as a “short-time state”, and a state in which all functions are not activated (inactive) is referred to as a “normal gaming state”. Therefore, when paying attention to the jackpot lottery probability in these gaming states, if the gaming state is “short-time state” or “normal gaming state”, at least the jackpot lottery probability becomes “low probability state”, and the gaming state becomes “probable change”. In the case of “state”, at least the big win lottery probability becomes “high probability state”. Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned “time-short state” does not occur independently. Further, during the big hit, all functions are deactivated, and basically, the player is placed in the same gaming state as the normal gaming state. In the present embodiment, there is no gaming state in which only the special symbol probability changing function operates, but such a gaming state may be provided as a “latent probability changing state (latent probability or latent probability). State) ”.

  In the present embodiment, the functions related to the normal symbol, that is, the normal symbol probability changing function, the normal symbol short-time function, and the open extension function are the same conditions as the operation start conditions of the special symbol short-time function. Will operate at the same opportunity. However, when attention is paid to the normal symbol probability changing function, the normal symbol time-shortening function, and the open extension function individually, the operation rate of the opening / closing member 42 is improved when at least one of these functions is activated. Since the winning rate of the second special symbol right start opening 21M is increased and the winning condition is increased, the starting condition of the special symbol variation display game for deriving the big win lottery result is higher than the normal gaming state. “High base gaming state (starting condition improved state)”.

  In the present embodiment, as an example of the “high base game state”, the electric chew support state to which the opening / closing function of the opening / closing member (ordinary electric accessory) 42 is given is treated as the “high base game state”. Under the electric chew support state, the operating rate (opening time and number of times of opening) of the opening / closing member (ordinary electric accessory) 42 is improved, and the winning rate to the second special symbol right start opening 21M is increased, and the winning per unit time is achieved. Since the frequency increases, the gaming state is advantageous to the player as compared with the case where the electronic chew support state is not set (low base gaming state). Focusing on the presence / absence of the electric chew support state, when the game state is “normal game state”, the state becomes “no electric chew support state” (hereinafter referred to as “no electric support state”), and the game state is “short time” In the case of “state” or “probability change state”, “electric chew support state exists” (hereinafter referred to as “electric support state”).

  The effect button 12 shown in FIG. 1 is used when executing the reserved ball number button notice effect. For example, when the reach is displayed, for example, when reach is displayed, pressing the effect button 12 with the current number of special figure reservations stored as the upper limit number of times, the jackpot expectation degree or the like is provided as a notice effect each time. (See FIGS. 53 and 54). By executing the reserved ball number button notice effect, it is possible to increase the motivation of the player who wants to increase the number of special figure reserved memories and execute the reserved ball number button notice many times. As a result, there is an advantage that even when a long reach effect is being performed, the player can continue to hit the ball to increase the number of special figure reservations stored, and a reduction in the operating rate of the gaming machine can be prevented. Details will be described later.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, a control device according to the game operation control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a control block diagram showing an outline of the control device.

  The control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control unit (main control means) 50 that performs overall control (game operation control) related to game operations in general, and an effect control command from the main control unit 50. In response, an effect control unit (effect control means) 51 that comprehensively controls effect operation control (performance appearance control) for images, light, and sound, and a payout control board (payout control means) that performs payout control of prize balls. 82 and a power supply board (power supply control means) 31 that generates and supplies power necessary for the gaming machine from an external power supply (not shown). The effect control unit 51 is connected to an image display device 25 that is a liquid crystal display device. In FIG. 3, the power supply route is omitted.

  The main control unit 50 is equipped with a microprocessor incorporating a CPU 201 (main control CPU), a ROM 202 (main control ROM), and a RAM 203 (main control RAM). As a whole, a microcomputer (equivalent to a Z80 system) ). The ROM 202 stores various data necessary for game operation control in addition to a control program describing a game operation control procedure. The RAM 203 functions as a work area and a buffer memory, and data necessary for the progress of the game is stored and used according to the processing state. Although not shown, the main control unit 50 is a random number generation circuit that generates random numbers for lottery related to the special symbol variation display game, a periodic interrupt to the Z80 system, and a pulse output generation function (bit rate generator) with a constant cycle. And an interrupt controller circuit that includes an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timer interrupt that provides an interrupt signal to the CPU, and a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) that provides a time measurement function .

  Here, the CPU 201 is a CPU of Z80 (manufactured by Zylog or equivalent). Z80 is a CPU with a data bus of 8 bits and an address bus of 16 bits, but does not require a large memory space, and it is ideal for controlling pachinko machines that do not require high-speed processing or complicated numerical operation processing. It is. The CPU 201 is provided with a plurality of types of registers for reading and writing data necessary for executing processing. Specifically, the A register (accumulator ACC), the F register (flag register), and the B, C, D, E, H, and L registers (general purpose registers) for storing general-purpose data are stored. PC register (program counter PC) for storing data indicating the position of the program inside, SP register (stack pointer SP) for storing the stack pointer (address indicating the current position of the stack area), RAM 401b for performing the refresh operation R register (refresh counter) in which data indicating the memory block is stored, IX in which data indicating a reference position when referring to the storage area of the RAM 401b is stored, IY register (index register), when an interrupt occurs Data indicating the location of the interrupt table to be referenced is stored A register (interrupt vector register) is provided, and main registers (A, F, B, C, D, E, H, L), auxiliary registers (A ′, F ′, B ′, C ′, D ′) , E ′, H ′, L ′) and dedicated registers (I, R, IX, IY, SP, PC).

  The main control unit 50 includes a CPU 201 as a control center, a ROM 202 that stores a control program and control data for operating the CPU 201, and a RAM 203 that functions as a work area for the CPU 201. Further, the main control unit 50 is provided with a RAM clear switch 203c. The RAM clear switch 203c is a switch that is used when the RAM 203 is cleared by an attendant at the game hall, and is turned on in S012, which will be described later, when the RAM clear switch 203c is operated. The effect control unit 51 is provided with a CPU 241 as a control center, a ROM 242 that stores a control program for controlling the operation of the CPU 241 and control data, and a RAM 243 that functions as a work area for the CPU 241.

  Detection signals from various sensors are input to the main control unit 50. Specifically, a game ball won in the first special symbol start port 20 is detected by the first special symbol start port sensor 20 s, and the detection signal is input to the main control unit 50. If a game ball wins the second special symbol left starting port H, the game ball is detected by the second special symbol left starting port sensor 21h, and the detection signal is input to the main control unit 50. If a game ball wins the second special symbol right start port 21M, the game ball is detected by the second special symbol right start port sensor 21m, and the detection signal is input to the main controller 50.

  When a game ball wins the normal winning opening 24, the game ball is detected by the normal winning opening sensor 24, and the detection signal is input to the main control unit 50. When the game balls won in the opening / closing member (large winning opening) 43 are distributed by the distribution member 47 and won in the specific area 46a, the game balls are detected by the specific area sensor 48a, and the detection signal is sent to the main control unit 50. Entered.

  On the other hand, the game balls distributed to the normal area 46 b by the distribution member 47 are detected by the normal area sensor 48 b, and the detection signal is input to the main control unit 50.

  The main control unit 50 outputs control signals for driving various devices. Specifically, a control signal for exciting the special winning opening solenoid 22s is output to excite the special winning opening solenoid 22s, thereby opening the opening / closing member (large winning opening) 43.

  By outputting a control signal for exciting the distribution solenoid 47s, the distribution solenoid 47s is excited to control the game balls to be distributed to the specific area 46a.

  The control signal for exciting the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 42s is output to excite the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 42s, thereby opening the opening / closing member 42.

  By outputting a control signal for controlling the variation of the first special symbol display device 37, the first special symbol display device 37 displays the first special symbol in a variable manner.

  By outputting a signal for controlling the variation of the second special symbol display device 38, the second special symbol displayed by the second special symbol display device 38 is variably displayed.

  These display devices are displayed by outputting a control signal for controlling the display of the hold, round, right-handed, short-time and high-accuracy composite display devices 28 to 30 and 36. A control signal for variably displaying the normal symbol display device 35 is output, and the normal symbol is variably displayed by the normal symbol display device 35. In addition, an external terminal board 81 is connected to the main control unit 50, and information related to game progress (for example, jackpot winning information, prize ball number information, symbol variation display game execution number information, etc.) is transmitted via the external terminal board 81. It can be sent to the hall computer.

  The hall computer is a management computer that manages the game balls of the pachinko hall in an integrated manner, and is arranged outside the gaming machine.

  The main control unit 50 is connected to a payout control board (payout control unit) 82. The payout control board 82 is provided with a CPU 250 serving as a control center, a ROM 251 storing a control program for operating the CPU 250 and control data, and a RAM 252 functioning as a work area for the CPU 250. Connected to the payout control board 82 are a fire control board (fire control unit) 82 for controlling the launch device 84 and a game ball payout device (game ball payout means) 85 for paying out game balls. The launch device 84 includes a touch sensor 69 that detects that the player's hand is touching the rotation operation unit 10a of the launch handle 10, a variable resistor 70 that detects the rotation angle of the rotation operation unit 10a, and a batting rod ( There is provided a rotary solenoid 71 for driving a game ball by driving in the striking direction (not shown). The firing control board 83 directly drives or stops the rotary solenoid 71 based on the detection signal from the touch sensor 69. The main control unit 50 can send a payout control command (a payout control command for designating the number of prize balls) to the payout control board 82. On the other hand, the payout control board 82 can transmit information relating to the payout operation state (payout state signal) to the main control unit 50. On the main control unit 50 side, based on this payout state signal, whether or not the game ball payout device 85 is functioning normally, specifically, inconvenience in the payout of prize balls (payout error. It is monitored whether or not a prize ball is not paid out.

  In addition, the main control unit 50 can transmit an effect control command including information related to the special symbol variation display game to the effect control unit 51. Such a production control command from the main control unit 50 is produced by one-way communication in order to prevent an illegal signal from an external goto action from being input to the main control unit 50 via the production control unit 51. It is transmitted to the control unit 51.

  The production control unit 51 includes a microprocessor with a built-in CPU 241 (production control CPU) and is configured mainly with a microcomputer having a ROM 242 (production control ROM) and a RAM 243 (production control RAM). An interrupt controller circuit having an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a sound source IC, a CTC, and a timer interrupt is provided. The ROM 242 stores various data necessary for the rendering operation control in addition to the rendering control program in which the rendering control procedure is described. Further, the RAM 243 functions as a work area and a buffer memory, and data necessary for producing an effect is stored and used according to the processing state. The main roles of the effect control unit 51 are to receive an effect control command from the main control unit 50, to select and decide an effect based on the effect control command, to control image display of the image display device 25, to control sound of the speaker 53, and to a decoration lamp. 52, LED light emission control, movable body accessory operation control, etc.

  The effect control unit 51 includes a display control unit (not shown) that controls display of the image display device 25. This display control unit is an image ROM storing VDP (Video Display Processor) that controls overall video output processing such as image development processing and image drawing, and image data (effect image data) on which the VDP performs image development processing. A VRAM (Video RAM) that temporarily stores image data developed by the VDP, a liquid crystal control CPU that outputs control data necessary for the VDP to perform display control, and a display control operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU. A liquid crystal control ROM that stores the described program and various data necessary for display control thereof, and a liquid crystal control RAM that functions as a work area and a buffer memory are mainly configured.

  In addition, the effect control unit 51 performs a light effect and a sound effect, a light display control unit for the decorative lamp 52 and the LED, an acoustic control unit (sound source LSI) for the sound generator 46 a including the speaker 53, and the movable body accessory motor 61. A drive control unit (motor drive circuit) is provided.

  The effect control unit 51 is connected to an effect button sensor 12s that detects the operation of the effect button 12 that can be operated by the player, and can receive an operation detection signal from the effect button sensor 12s. In addition, the effect control unit 51 is connected to an accessory motor 61 for controlling the operation of the movable accessory, and a control signal for controlling the movable accessory motor 61 can be transmitted.

  The effect control unit 51 determines by lottery or uniquely from a plurality of types of effect patterns prepared in advance based on the effect control command sent from the main control unit 50, and controls various effect means at a necessary timing. To do. Thereby, the display of the effect image by the image display device 25 corresponding to the effect pattern, the reproduction of the sound from the speaker 53, and the lighting and blinking driving of the decoration lamp 52 and the LED are realized, and various effect patterns are developed in time series. By doing so, a “production scenario” in a broad sense is realized.

  The effect control command defines a function by a 2-byte configuration consisting of a 1-byte length mode (MODE) and an event (EVENT) of 1-byte length. In order to distinguish MODE from EVENT, MODE Bit 7 is Bit 7 of ON and EVENT is set to OFF. When these pieces of information are transmitted as valid, a strobe signal is output corresponding to each of the mode (MODE) and the event (EVENT). That is, when there is a command to be transmitted, the CPU 201 sets and outputs mode (MODE) information for transmitting the command to the effect control unit 51, and transmits a first strobe signal after a predetermined time has elapsed from this setting. I do. Furthermore, event (EVENT) information is set and output after the elapse of a predetermined time from the transmission of the strobe signal, and the second time of the strobe signal is transmitted after the elapse of the predetermined time from this setting. The strobe signal is controlled by the CPU 201 to be in an active state for a predetermined period during which the CPU 241 can reliably receive a command.

  Further, the effect control unit 51 (CPU 241) generates an interrupt based on the input of the strobe signal, executes a control program for command reception interrupt processing, and the effect control command is acquired in this interrupt processing. It has become. Unlike the CPU 201, when an interrupt is generated based on the input of the strobe signal, the CPU 241 is executing an interrupt process based on another interrupt (timer interrupt process executed periodically). Even in such a case, the command reception interrupt process is performed by interrupting the process, and the command reception interrupt process is preferentially performed even if another interrupt occurs simultaneously.

  Next, game operation processing on the main control unit 50 side of the present embodiment will be described. The main control unit 50 side mainly includes a predetermined main process (main control side main process: FIG. 4) and a timer interrupt process (main control side timer interrupt process: activated by a scheduled interrupt from the CTC). 5).

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing main processing on the main control unit 50 side. The main process starts when the power is turned on without operating the initialization switch (not shown), such as when recovering from a power failure, and when the initialization switch is turned on. May turn on. In any case, when the power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, a voltage is supplied to each control board by the power supply board 31, and the main control unit 50 (CPU 201) starts the main process on the main control side shown in FIG. .

  In the main control side main process, the CPU 201 first executes a necessary initial setting process before the start of the gaming operation (S011). For example, it first sets itself to an interrupt disabled state, sets it to a predetermined interrupt mode (interrupt mode 2), and initializes register values in the CPU including each part of the microcomputer.

  Next, the state (ON, OFF) of a RAM clear signal that is an output signal of the RAM clear switch 203c (see FIG. 3) input through an input port (not shown) is determined (S012). Here, the RAM clear signal is a signal for determining whether or not to initialize the entire area of the RAM, and usually has a value corresponding to the ON / OFF state of the initialization switch operated by the store clerk of the pachinko parlor. doing.

  Here, assuming that the RAM clear signal is in the ON state, the determination result in S012 is “YES”, and the entire area of the RAM is cleared to zero (S016). Therefore, the value of the backup flag set at the time of power-off becomes zero together with other checksum values.

  Next, a “RAM clear display command” for notifying that the RAM area has been cleared to zero is transmitted as an initialization command to each control board (S017). Then, for example, 30 seconds is stored in the RAM clear notification timer as a time for notifying that the RAM has been cleared (S018).

  Next, the CTC that outputs an interrupt signal for starting the timer interrupt operation is initialized (S019), and the CPU is set in an interrupt enabled state.

  Thereafter, the interrupt disabled state and the interrupt enabled state are repeated until an interrupt occurs, and various random number update processes are executed during that time (S020 to S022). In this various random number update processing (S021), various random numbers used in special symbol variation display games and normal symbol variation display games (random numbers related to jackpot lotteries circulating through a predetermined numerical range by increment processing (used for symbol lottery). Random numbers (special symbol determination) used for changing the initial value (start value) of random numbers for special symbol determination) and random numbers related to lottery per auxiliary (sub lot determination random numbers for sub-winning per sub) Initial value random number, initial value random number for determination per auxiliary) and a variation pattern random number used to select a variation pattern.

  In the RAM 203 of the present embodiment, a special symbol determination random number counter initial value generation counter, a special symbol determination counter, and the like as various random number counters used for symbol lottery related to jackpot lottery, supplementary lottery, or variation pattern lottery, etc. There are provided a random number counter, a counter for generating an initial value per auxiliary sub-counter, a random counter for determining auxiliary sub-unit, a random number 1 counter for variation pattern, a random number counter 2 for variation pattern, and the like. These counters serve as random number generation means for generating random numbers in software. In the various random number update processing of S021, two initial value generation counters for generating initial values of the above-mentioned special symbol determination random number counter and auxiliary hit determination random number counter, variation pattern random number 1 counter, variation pattern random number 2 counter Etc. are updated to generate the above-mentioned various soft random numbers. For example, if the numerical value range that can be taken as the variation pattern random number 1 counter is 0 to 238, a value is acquired from the count value storage area for generating the value of the variation pattern random number 1 in the RAM 203, and 1 is acquired as the acquired value. After adding, it is stored in the original count value storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 239, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters are updated in the same manner. The CPU 201 is configured to repeatedly execute various random number update processes except during a timer interrupt process that is executed intermittently.

  Returning to the determination process of S012, the description will be continued. At the time of recovery from the power failure state, the initialization switch (RAM clear signal) is in the OFF state (S012: YES). In such a case, the backup flag value is determined following the determination process of S012 (S013). The backup flag is set to the ON state (backup flag = 5 AH (“** H” means an arbitrary hexadecimal number) when the power is cut off, and is turned OFF (backup flag = 00H).

  Therefore, when the power is turned on or when recovering from a power failure, the backup flag should normally be in the ON state. However, the backup flag is reset (OFF) if the predetermined processing is not completed before the power is cut off for some reason. Therefore, when the backup flag is in the OFF state (S013: NO), the process proceeds to S016 and the operation of the gaming machine is returned to the initial state.

  On the other hand, if the backup flag is in the ON state (S013: YES), a checksum calculation for calculating a checksum value is executed. Here, the checksum operation is an 8-bit addition operation for the work area of the RAM 203. When the checksum value is calculated, the calculation result is compared with the stored value at the SUM address in the RAM 203 (S014). The SUM address stores a checksum value obtained by the same checksum calculation when the power is turned off. The stored calculation result is maintained by a backup power source together with other data of the RAM 203. Therefore, both of them should be matched by the determination of S014.

  However, if the checksum operation could not be executed when the power was turned off, or even if it can be executed, the data in the work area may be damaged before the checksum operation of the main process is executed. In such a case, the determination result of S014 does not match. If data corruption is detected due to a discrepancy between the determination results (S014: NO), the process proceeds to S016, RAM clear processing is executed, and the operating state of the gaming machine is returned to the initial state. On the other hand, if the checksum value obtained by the checksum operation matches the stored value at the SUM address (S014: YES), the stack pointer before power shutdown is restored based on the backup data, and the processing status at power shutdown The game restoration process necessary to start the game from is executed.

  When the game restoration process of S015 is completed, the process proceeds to S019, the CTC is initialized and the CPU is set to the interrupt enabled state, and thereafter, the interrupt disabled state and the interrupt enabled state are repeated until an interrupt occurs. At the same time, the various random number update processes described above are executed (S020 to S022).

  Next, the timer interrupt process on the main control side will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the main control timer interrupt process. This main control side timer interrupt process is started by interruption every predetermined time (about 4 ms) from the CTC, and interrupted and executed during execution of the main control side main process. In the following, for convenience of explanation, the address value (including data described in the address) when the CPU 201 reads / writes the main memory such as RAM and ROM, the result information obtained by the arithmetic processing on the program, etc. A process such as reading into and taking in a CPU built-in register is sometimes referred to as “acquisition”, and when the CPU 201 accesses a work area of the RAM and stores predetermined data is sometimes referred to as “storage”.

  In FIG. 5, when a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 201 first saves the contents of the register in the stack area, and then performs a power supply abnormality check process for monitoring the power supply state from the power supply control board 31 (S051). In this power abnormality check process, it is mainly monitored whether the power is normally supplied. Here, for example, when an abnormality such as a power interruption occurs, a backup process is performed in which predetermined game information at the time of power interruption is stored in the RAM so that the game can be restored without any trouble when the power is restored.

  Next, a timer management process for managing a timer used for game operation control is performed (S052). Timer values of various timers (for example, special symbol accessory operation timer described later) used for game operation control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are managed (updated) here.

  Next, input management processing is performed (S053). In this input management process, information detected by various sensors provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored in the winning counter. Here, the detection information by various sensors includes, for example, the first special symbol start port sensor 20s, the second special symbol left start port sensor 21h, the second special symbol right start port sensor 21m, the normal symbol start port sensor 19s, and the specific information. This is ON / OFF information (winning detection information) of switch signals output from winning detection switches such as the area sensor 48a, the normal area sensor 48b, and the normal winning hole sensor 24. Thereby, it is monitored for each interrupt whether or not a winning is detected (a winning has occurred) at each winning opening. The “winning counter” is a counter that is provided for each winning slot and counts the number of winning game balls (number of winning balls). In the present embodiment, in a predetermined area of the RAM 203, a first special symbol start opening prize counter for the first special symbol start opening sensor 20s and a second special symbol left start opening prize counter for the second special symbol left start opening sensor 21h. A second special symbol left start opening winning counter for the second special symbol left start opening sensor 21m, a normal symbol starting opening winning counter for the normal symbol start opening sensor 19s, a specific area winning counter for the specific area sensor 48a, a normal area A normal area winning counter for the sensor 48b, a normal winning opening winning counter for the normal winning opening sensor 24, and the like are provided. Further, in this input management process, it is also monitored whether or not there is an illegal prize based on whether or not the detection information from the prize detection switch has won a prize during a period in which the prize should be allowed. For example, the second special symbol left start opening sensor 21m detects a game ball even when the opening / closing member 42 is not in operation, or the specific area sensor 48a or the normal area sensor 48b does not play a game ball even when the big hit game is not being played. Is detected as an illegal prize, the prize detection information is invalidated, and a predetermined error process is performed in an error management process (S055) described later in order to notify the outside of the invalidation. It has become.

  Next, random number management processing within a timer interrupt for periodically updating the random numbers related to each variable display game is performed (S054). In this periodic random number update process, a special symbol determination random number or auxiliary per-subject determination random number is updated (+1 is added for each interrupt), and a process for changing the start value of the random number counter is performed each time the random number counter makes a round. For example, the value of the special symbol judgment random number counter is updated (added by +1) within a predetermined range, and the special symbol judgment random number counter initial value generation counter value is read each time the special symbol judgment random number counter makes one round. The value of the generation counter is stored in the special symbol determination random number counter. As a result, the start value of the special symbol determination random number counter is changed according to the value of the generation counter, so that the count value of the special symbol determination random number counter is random while the update cycle is constant.

  Next, an error management process for monitoring the presence or absence of abnormality in the game operation state is performed (S055). In this error management process, as an abnormality in the gaming operation state, for example, it is monitored whether or not a disconnection has occurred between the boards, or whether or not there is an illegal winning, and these operation abnormalities (errors) are detected. If it occurs, predetermined error processing corresponding to the error is performed. As the error processing, for example, the progress of a predetermined game operation (for example, a game ball payout operation or a game ball launch operation) is stopped, or an error notification command is transmitted to the effect control unit 51 to generate the effect means. To notify that an error has occurred.

  Next, prize ball management processing is performed (S056). In this winning ball management process, the data stored in the above input management process is grasped, the winning counter is checked, and if there is a winning, a payout control command for specifying the number of winning balls is issued as a payout control board (payout). Control unit) 82. Upon receiving this payout control command, the payout control board 82 controls the game ball payout device 85 to perform a payout operation for the designated number of prize balls. As a result, the number of winning balls corresponding to each winning mouth (a predetermined number of winning balls per winning ball promised for each winning mouth × the number of winning balls corresponding to the value of the winning counter) is paid out. Yes.

  Next, normal symbol management processing is performed (S057). In this normal symbol management process, a lottery per auxiliary in the normal symbol fluctuation display game is performed, and based on the lottery result, the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol and the stop display mode of the normal symbol are determined, or blinking is repeated every predetermined time. Create normal symbol data (data for LED blinking display during normal symbol variation), and if normal symbol is not varying, create data for stop display (data for LED blinking display during normal symbol stop display) Or The normal symbol management process functions as an auxiliary game lottery unit and a normal symbol display unit (normal symbol display control unit) for controlling the normal symbol variation display operation.

  Next, the ordinary electric accessory management process is performed (S058). In this ordinary electric accessory management process, the generation of an excitation signal for solenoid control for the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 42s necessary for the generation of the open electric game, based on the lottery result of the auxiliary per lot in the normal symbol management process (S057), and The data (solenoid control data) is set. Based on the data set here, an excitation signal is output to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 42s in a solenoid management process described later, whereby the operation of the opening / closing member 42 is controlled. Note that the ordinary electric accessory management process functions as an auxiliary hit control means.

  Next, special symbol management processing is performed (S059). In this special symbol management process (hit determination means), the big symbol lottery in the special symbol variation display game is mainly performed, and the variation pattern of the special symbol (prefetch variation pattern, variation pattern at the start of variation) based on the lottery result And special stop symbols. Details of the special symbol management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, special electric accessory management processing is performed (S060). In this special electric utility management process, when the big hit lottery result is “big hit” or “small win”, the setting process necessary for executing and controlling the hit game corresponding to the big hit is performed.

  Next, right-handed notification information management processing is performed (S061). In this right-handed notification information management process, if the high-base gaming state of “electric support is present” occurs (in this embodiment, the probability variation state), the “launching position guidance effect” that reports the right-handed instruction information. (Right-handed notification effect) "is displayed. Here, the right-handed instruction information is, for example, instruction information for prompting the normal symbol start port 19 to win a prize, and specifically, information for instructing to aim at the right flow path 34b as the launch position. Typically, an image prompting the player to “right-hand” is displayed on the image display device 25 (for example, a character display of “right-hand”), or a sound effect (for example, “ The right-handed display device 30 (see FIG. 2) is lit or blinked. The case where the right-handed information is notified is a case where it is estimated that the player accidentally targets the launch position toward the left flow path 34a in the state where the electric support is present. The case where a winning occurs at the first special symbol starting port 20 and the second special symbol left starting port 21H, or the case where no winning occurs at the normal symbol starting port 19 even after a predetermined time elapses. In such a case, in this right-handed notification information management process, a “right-handed instruction command” for instructing execution of the firing position guidance effect is transmitted to the effect control unit 51 as an effect control command. The control unit 51 is configured to control the appearance of the launch position guidance effect.

  Next, LED management processing is performed (S062). In this LED management process, display data is output to the normal symbol display device 35 and the special symbol display devices 37 and 38. Thereby, the change display and stop display of a normal symbol and a special symbol are performed. The display data of the normal symbol created in the normal symbol management process of S057 and the special symbol display data created in the special symbol display data update process (S309 of FIG. 11 described later) during the special symbol management process of S059 are as follows. In this LED management process, LED data is output in the form of LED data.

  Next, external terminal management processing is performed (S063). In this external terminal management process, the operation state information of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output to an external device such as a hall computer or an island lamp through the external concentrated terminal board 31. The above-mentioned operation state information includes that a big hit game has occurred (condition device has been activated), that a small hit game has occurred, that a symbol variation display game has been executed (a special symbol variation display game has started or ended) Information), information such as winning information (the effect of winning at the start opening or the big winning opening, and information on the number of winning balls).

  Next, solenoid management processing is performed (S064). In this solenoid management process, the excitation signal output process for the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 42s based on the solenoid control data created in the ordinary electric accessory management process in S058, and the solenoid control created in the special electric accessory management process in S060. Excitation signal output processing for the special winning opening solenoid 22s based on the data is performed. As a result, the opening and closing members 42 and 43 operate in a predetermined pattern, and the second special symbol right starting opening 21M and the special winning opening 22 are opened and closed.

  After the above processing of S051 to S064 is completed, the contents of the saved register are restored (register restoration processing), and the interrupt enabled state is set (S065). Thus, the timer interrupt process is terminated, the process returns to the main control side main process before the interruption, and the main control side main process is performed until the next timer interruption occurs.

  Next, the normal symbol management process in S057 of FIG. 5 will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing details of the normal symbol management process in S057. In FIG. 6, the CPU 201 determines whether or not the normal symbol start port sensor 19s is ON (S070). If it is not ON, the control proceeds to S074. However, if a game ball is detected by the normal symbol start port sensor 19s, a determination of YES is made in S070, and the number of normal symbol operation holding balls is “4” or more. It is determined whether or not there is (S071). This number of normal symbol actuated holding balls is the number of memorized number of valuated normal symbol actuated balls that have not been used for the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display device 26 for the game balls won in the normal symbol starting port 19 yet. The upper limit storage number is set to “4”. If the number of normal symbol actuated balls has already reached the upper limit “4”, the number of normal symbol actuated balls can no longer be stored, and control proceeds to S074. If the upper limit “4” has not yet been reached, the control advances to S072, where the number of normal symbol operation reserved balls is updated by “1”.

  Next, a process of storing a determination random number in the reserved storage area that has been added and updated is performed (S073). The hit determination random number is a random number for determining whether or not to win the result of the variable display of the normal symbol display device 35.

  Next, control is performed to branch according to the value of the normal symbol operation status (S074). Three types of normal symbol operation statuses 00H, 01H, and 02H are prepared. When the current normal symbol operation status is 00H, the control shifts to S075 and the normal symbol variation start process is executed. When the normal symbol operation status is 01H, the control advances to S076, and the normal symbol changing process is executed. When the normal symbol variation status is 02H, the control proceeds to S077, and the normal symbol checking process is executed.

  Next, details of the normal symbol variation start process of S075 will be described with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the number of normal symbol actuated balls is “0” (S080). When the number of normal symbol operation reserved balls is “0”, the control is exited without performing any normal symbol variation start processing. On the other hand, when there is an unevaluated normal symbol operation reserved ball number that has not been used for the normal symbol variation control yet, NO is determined in S080 and the control advances to S081, and the normal symbol operation reserved ball number is set to “1”. ”Is subtracted, and the content of the hit determination random number storage area 1 is read (S082). The hit determination random number storage area is an area in which a hit determination random number is stored in S073 in accordance with the value of the number of normal symbol actuated balls. The winning determination random number storage area 1 is an area that stores the oldest winning determination random number among the areas. A process of reading and determining the hit determination random number stored in area 1 is performed (S083). Next, a normal stop symbol creation process is performed (S084). The process of S083 will be described later with reference to FIG. 8A, and the process of S084 will be described later with reference to FIG. 8B.

  Next, a process of determining whether or not the normal symbol is in a short time is performed (S085). The term “short-time” means a state in which control for reducing the fluctuation time of the normal symbol display device 35 is being performed. If the time is short, the short time medium variation time is set (S086). If not, the normal variation time is set (S087). Next, the normal symbol variation status is updated by adding 01H (S088). As a result, the normal symbol variation status value becomes 01H, and the control advances to S076 (see FIG. 6).

  Next, details of the hit determination random number determination process shown in S083 of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the value of the hit determination random number storage area 1 is read (S095). Next, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol probability is changing (S096). The normal symbol probability changing means a state in which the probability of being based on the result of the variable display of the normal symbol display device 35 is improved. If the normal symbol probability is not being changed, a process of comparing the value read in S095 with the normal determination value is performed (S098). On the other hand, if the normal symbol probability change is in progress, processing is performed to compare the value read in S095 with the probability change determination value (S097). The probability variation determination value is prepared in a larger number than the normal determination value, and the probability that it is determined as a result of the comparison is increased accordingly. In S099, it is determined whether or not they match. If they match, a normal hit flag is set (S100). If they do not match, the hit determination random number determination process is terminated without setting the normal hit flag.

  Next, details of the normal stop symbol creation processing shown in S084 of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S110, it is determined whether or not the normal hit flag is set. The normal hit flag is set from the above-described S100. When the normal hit flag is set, a process of setting a hit symbol on the symbol to be stopped is performed (S112). On the other hand, if the normal hit flag is not set, a process of setting a lost symbol to the symbol to be stopped is performed (S111).

  Next, details of the normal symbol changing process indicated by S076 in FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the variation time has elapsed (S115). This variation time is set in S086 of FIG. If the variation time has not yet elapsed, normal symbol variation processing is performed (S116). Thereby, the fluctuation control of the normal symbol is performed until the fluctuation time elapses.

  On the other hand, when the variation time has elapsed, a determination of YES is made in S115, and a process of stopping at the scheduled stop symbol is performed (S117). This scheduled stop symbol is set in S112 described above. Next, the normal symbol variation status is updated by adding “01H” (S118). As a result, the value of the normal symbol operation status becomes “02H”, so that the control shifts to S077 (see FIG. 6). Next, processing for setting a confirmation time is performed (S119). This confirmation time is a time required for allowing the player to confirm the stop mode after the normal symbol stops, and is, for example, about 2 seconds.

  Next, the details of the normal symbol checking process shown in S076 of FIG. 6 will be described based on FIG. 9B. First, it is determined whether the confirmation time has elapsed (S125). This confirmation time is set in S119 described above. If the confirmation time has not yet elapsed, the normal symbol confirmation process is terminated. On the other hand, when the confirmation time has elapsed, a determination of YES is made in S125, and it is determined whether or not the normal hit flag is set (S126). This normal hit flag is set in S100 described above. When the normal hit flag is not set, that is, when the game is lost, the normal symbol variation status is set to 00H (S127). As a result, the control thereafter proceeds to S075 (see FIG. 6).

  On the other hand, when the normal hit flag is set, the normal symbol checking process is terminated without performing the process of S127. As a result, the process of S076 is continuously executed thereafter. Since the normal hit flag is cleared in S134, which will be described later, NO is determined in S126 at the cleared stage, and the normal symbol variation status is updated to 00H in S127, and the process proceeds to S075 control at that stage. It will be.

  Next, the details of the ordinary electric utility management process indicated by S058 in FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIG. This ordinary electric accessory management process is for performing opening / closing control of the opening / closing member (ordinary electric accessory) 42. First, it is determined whether or not the normal hit flag is set (S130). The normal hit flag is set in S100 described above and cleared in S134. When the normal hit flag is not set, that is, in the case of losing, the management process for the normal electric accessory ends.

  On the other hand, if the normal hit flag is set, a determination of YES is made in S130, and it is determined whether or not the opening time has been set (S131). This opening time is a time for opening the opening / closing member (ordinary electric accessory) 42, and is set by S137 or S138 described later. If the opening time has not yet been set, the control proceeds to S136, where it is determined whether or not the utility utility release extension state flag is set. The utility power release extension state flag is set in S411 of FIG. 24 when the big hit state is finished. Then, after the jackpot is over, when the number of changes in the special symbol reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times), the utility utility open extension state flag is cleared.

  If the utility power release extension state flag is not set, the control advances to S137 to perform processing for setting the normal release time. On the other hand, in the case where the utility power release extension state flag is set, the control advances to S138, and the extension state release time is set.

  In this state, when executing the next ordinary electric accessory management process (after 4 msec), a determination of YES is made in S131, so that the control proceeds to S132 and it is determined whether or not the opening time has elapsed. Do. This opening time is the time set in S137 or S138 described above. If the opening time has not yet elapsed, the control proceeds to S133, and the ordinary electric accessory releasing process is performed. As a result, opening of the opening member (ordinary electric accessory) 42 is controlled. On the other hand, when the opening time has elapsed, a determination of YES is made in S132, the control proceeds to S134, and a process of clearing the normal hit flag is performed. Next, the normal symbol variation status is updated to “00H” (S135). As a result, the process of S075 is executed thereafter (see FIG. 6).

  Next, the special symbol management process (S059) in FIG. 5 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol management process in S059.

  In FIG. 11, the CPU 201 first performs a special symbol 1 starting port check process on the special symbol 1 side (first special symbol starting port 20 side) (S301), and then the special symbol 2 side (second special symbol left starting port). A special figure 2 starting port check process is performed on the 21H side, the second special symbol right starting port 21M side) (S302).

  When the start opening check process of S301 to S302 is completed, the state of the small hitting flag is determined (S303). This “small hitting flag” is a flag for designating whether or not a small hit game is in progress, and when the flag is in the ON state (= 5 AH), it indicates that a small hit game is in progress. When the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the small hit game is not being played.

  If the small hitting flag is OFF (= 00H) (S303: ≠ 5AH), it is then determined whether or not a big hit is being made (S304). Whether or not the big hit is being made is determined by a “conditional device operation flag”. The “conditional device operation flag” is a flag for designating whether or not a big hit game is being played. When the flag is in an ON state (= 5 AH), it indicates that a big hit game is being played. Is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the big hit game is not being played.

  When the condition device operation flag is in the OFF state (= 00H) (S304: ≠ 5AH), that is, neither the small hit game nor the big hit game (S303: ≠ 5AH and S304: ≠ 5AH), the special symbol operation status In accordance with (00H to 03H), processing related to the special symbol variation display operation is performed (S305: special symbol operation status branching process). On the other hand, when the small hit game is being played (S303: = 5AH) or the big hit game is being played (S304: = 5AH), the special display processing of S309 is not performed without performing the processing related to the special symbol variation display operation of S306 to S308. Proceed to the symbol display data update process. Therefore, when either the small hit game or the big hit game, the special symbol variation display operation is not performed (the special symbol display state of the special symbol display device is displayed after the small hit or after the big hit) As it is). The “special symbol operation status” is a status value indicating the behavior of the special symbol. This status value is changed according to the processing state and stored in the special symbol operation status storage area of the RAM 203.

  In the special symbol operation status branch process of S305, depending on which status value the special symbol operation status is “waiting (00H, 01H)”, “changing (02H)” or “confirming (03H)” The processing corresponding to each is executed.

  Specifically, when the special symbol operation status is “standby (00H, 01H)”, the special symbol variation start process (S306) is performed. When the changing process (S307) is “confirming (03H)”, the special symbol confirmation time process (S308) is executed. With these processes, a variable display operation is realized with a special symbol variation start and variation stop as one set. Here, “Waiting” indicates that the behavior of the special symbol is in a standby state for the next change, and “Waiting” indicates that the behavior of the special symbol is changing (variation display). The above-mentioned “under confirmation” indicates that the special symbol has been changed and is stopped (confirmed) and is being displayed (during the special symbol confirmation time). When the processes of S306 to S308 are completed, the process proceeds to the special symbol display data update process of S309.

  On the other hand, if it is a small hit game (S303: = 5AH) or a big hit game (S304: = 5AH), the processing related to the variable symbol display operation of S306 to S308 is not performed. The process directly proceeds to the special symbol display data update process in S309.

  In step S309, a special symbol display data management process is performed. In this special symbol display data update process, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is fluctuating. If it is fluctuating, special symbol data (special symbol) that repeats blinking every predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). If the special symbol is not changing, data for stop display (data for LED flashing display during special symbol stop display) is generated. The special symbol display data created here is output as LED data in the LED management process (S062) of FIG. 5, and the special symbol variation display and stop display on the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b are realized. . As a result, the special symbol management process is exited, and the process proceeds to the special electric accessory management process of S060 in FIG.

  First, the special figure 1 starting port check process (S301 in FIG. 11) will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing details of the special figure 1 starting port check process in S301. This special figure 1 start opening check process serves as a winning process executed based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition, and as a pre-start process for executing the special symbol variation display game 1, the operation holding ball Processing such as number addition processing, various random number storage processing, and pending addition command creation processing is performed.

  In FIG. 12, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not a winning (winning ball) is detected at the first special symbol starting port 21 (S311).

  When the winning of the first special symbol start port 21 is detected (S311: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of the operation reserved balls of the special symbol 1 is 4 or more (S312). That is, it is determined whether or not the number of the operation holding balls (hereinafter referred to as “special drawing 1 operation holding balls”) according to the special symbol 1 is less than the maximum holding memory number (here, the upper limit of four). If no winning is detected at the upper start opening 34 (S311: NO), the special figure 1 start opening check process is exited without doing anything.

  When the special figure 1 operation holding ball number is 4 or more (S312: YES), the process proceeds to S325 described later, and when the special figure 1 operation holding ball number is not 4 or more, that is, less than 4 (S312: NO). ), 1 is added (+1) to the special figure 1 operation holding ball number (S313), and the process proceeds to S314.

  When the process proceeds to S314, various random numbers used for the special symbol variation display game 1 related to the special figure 1 action holding ball generated this time are acquired as game information (S314). Specifically, the current values of the jackpot determination random number, the special symbol determination random number, the variation pattern random number 1, and the variation pattern random number 2 are acquired from the random number counter, and the acquired random number values are stored in the reserved storage area of the RAM 203. To do. The reserved storage area is an area for storing predetermined game information related to the symbol variation display game as an operation holding ball (holding data). Here, as the operation holding ball, the above-described various random numbers are used for the special symbol 1. Until the variable display operation is performed (until the execution of the special symbol variable display game 1), it is held and stored in the order in which the start conditions are established (in order of winning). The reserved memory area includes a reserved memory area corresponding to the special symbol 1 side and the special symbol 2 side (a special symbol 1 reserved memory area which is a first reserved memory area corresponding to the special symbol 1), and a special symbol 2 Is provided as a second reserved storage area corresponding to FIG. 2). These reserved storage areas are provided with a reserved 1 storage area to a reserved n storage area (n is the maximum number of activated balls to be held: n = 4 in the present embodiment). (Holding storage order is stored in the order of holding 1 storage area, holding 2 storage area,..., Holding n−1 storage area, holding n storage area).

  Of the various random numbers, the special symbol determination random number, the variation pattern random number 1, and the variation pattern random number 2 are extracted from a random number counter that generates a random number in software corresponding to each. Since the random number values of these random number counters are updated randomly in the main process executed between the interrupt process and the interrupt process that occur intermittently in the count value storage areas corresponding to each provided in the RAM 203, The value is obtained as it is.

  On the other hand, the jackpot determination random number value is extracted from a random number generation circuit that generates a random number by hardware (a jackpot determination random number counter for counting the jackpot determination random value: not shown). The random number generation circuit counts at this timing when a detection signal of a game ball is input from the first special symbol start port sensor 20s, the second special symbol left start port sensor 21h, or the second special symbol right start port sensor 21m. The value is latched, and the count value is input to the microcomputer. This count value is stored as a jackpot determination random number value in a storage area for special jackpot determination random values in RAM 203 (a special electric accessory activation determination random number latch buffer) provided separately from the reserved storage area of RAM 203, The CPU 201 reads out and uses the jackpot determination random number value stored in the special electric accessory activation determination random number latch buffer at a necessary timing. In this embodiment, the jackpot determination random number value at the time of winning is stored in the special electric accessory operation determination random number latch buffer and the reserved storage area. If not provided, it may be stored in the reserved storage area as it is, and the jackpot determination random number value in the corresponding reserved storage area may be read at a necessary timing.

  Next, a process for storing the winning order of the first special symbol start port 25 and the second special symbol start ports 21H and 21M is performed (S315). The storage state of the winning order is shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 13, “1” data representing a winning to the first special symbol starting port 20 is stored in an 8-bit storage area on the RAM 203. The 8-bit storage area includes a next variation order flag, a second variation order flag, a third variation order flag, a fourth variation order flag, a fifth variation order flag, a sixth variation order flag, This is an area for storing the 8th variation order flag and the 8th variation order flag. For example, since the next variation order flag is “0”, the variation order of the first special symbol based on the start winning to the second special symbol left starting port 21H or the second special symbol right starting port 21M is stored. ing. Further, since the second variation order flag is “1”, the variation order of the second special symbol based on the start winning at the first special symbol start port 20 is stored. Variation control of the first and second special symbols is performed in the order according to the special symbol operation order confirmation flag.

  Next, the process proceeds to the process of S317, and the random number determination table for special figure 1 (see FIG. 14) is acquired (S317), and the big hit determination disturbance stored in the RAM 203 (the random latch buffer for determining the operation of the special electric accessory). A numerical value is acquired (S318), and the random number determination process of S319 is performed. In this random number determination process, the “winning lottery” relating to the special symbol variation display game (here, the special symbol variation display game 1) is determined in advance. Details of the random number determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the random number determination process of S319 is completed, the special symbol 1 symbol table selection table (see FIG. 15) is acquired (S320), and the special symbol determination random number value stored in the RAM 203 is acquired (S321). The special stop symbol data creation process of S322 is performed. In this special stop symbol data creation process, the “symbol lottery” relating to the special symbol variation display game (here, the special symbol variation display game 1) is determined in advance.

  When the special stop symbol data creation process of S322 is completed, a start port winning random number determination process of S323 is then performed. In this starting opening winning random number determination process, based on the data obtained in the stop symbol data creation process in S322 (special symbol determination data and variation pattern selection offset), a winning command used for creating a pending addition command to be described later Data (second byte: lower byte (EVENT)) is created. The details of the start opening winning random number determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the random number determination process at the start opening winning in S323 is completed, the winning command data on the upper byte (MODE) side that specifies the number of balls to be held at the time of the pre-reading determination, and the lower byte (EVENT) side that specifies the pre-reading variation pattern A “hold addition command” composed of command data is created (S324 to S325), and is transmitted to the effect control unit 51 without being stored in the RAM 203 (S326). As a result, the special figure 1 start opening check process is exited, and then the special figure 2 start opening check process of S302 of FIG. 11 is performed.

  In the control of FIG. 12, the special figure 1 prefetch control (S317 to S324) is unconditionally performed, but prefetch determination is prohibited in the case of “electric support” state such as “probability change state”. You may control to do. Specifically, a determination step of “special figure 1 prefetch prohibition?” Is inserted after S315, and in the case of YES, the control is shifted to S325.

  The game state that prohibits special figure 1 prefetching is, for example, in the case of a game state with a 'electric support state', that is, when the internal game state is in a probable state, the special symbol 1 side Prohibit prefetch determination. As described above, the reason for prohibiting the pre-reading determination on the special symbol 1 side when the game state is accompanied by the electric support state is as follows.

  The first reason is that when placed under a “power support state” such as “probability change state”, the winning rate for the second special symbol right start opening 21M can be significantly improved as compared to the normal game state. Since it is in the “high base game state (state in which the operating rate of the opening / closing member 42 is improved)”, when the player aims the launch position on the normal symbol start port 19 side (the game ball passes through the right flow down path 34b) In this case, it is presumed that the number of operation reserved balls related to the special symbol 2 (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2 operation reserved balls”) frequently occurs. On the other hand, when placed in a state without electrical support, the opening / closing member 42 is in a “low base gaming state” in which the operation rate is low, and the first special symbol is caused by a falling direction changing member such as a game nail. A game in which a game ball is difficult to be guided to the start opening 20 side or is not guided, so that if the player aims a launch position on the normal symbol start opening 19 side, a game is disadvantageous. It has become sex. For this reason, it is presumed that the player does not set the launch position so that the game ball passes through the left flow path 34a side while the electric support is present. This is because if the pre-reading determination is performed one by one for the special FIG. 1 operation holding ball having a low occurrence rate, there is a problem that the control burden increases.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when both the special figure 1 operation holding ball and the special figure 2 operation holding ball are present, the winning order is stored (see FIG. 13), and the special balls are digested in the order of winning. A symbol variation display game is being executed. However, as a modified example, when both the special figure 1 operation reservation ball and the special figure 2 operation reservation ball exist, the special figure 2 operation reservation ball is preferentially digested. Control means) ”. In that case, the following second reason occurs.

  Second, in order to improve the fun of the game, when the pre-reading notice effect is varied, for example, the pre-reading notice effect related to the jackpot type (particularly, the pre-reading notice effect that can identify the winning jackpot type) is generated. If possible, the following problems arise. By the above priority variation function, the special symbol variation display game 2 is executed more preferentially than the special symbol variation display game 1. For this reason, when placed in a state where there is an electric support, for example, only a pre-reading notice effect for the special figure 1 operation holding ball currently occurs, If the player recognizes this, the second special symbol is intentionally stopped when the player recognizes it. By preventing the right starting port 21M from winning a prize and deliberately executing the special symbol variation display game 1 which is the non-priority variation side, it is possible to intentionally aim at the high-stakes jackpot, and technical intervention From the viewpoint of the problem, it is not preferable.

  In the above-described modification, in view of the above-described problems, the section (prefetch prohibition state) in which the prefetch determination on the special figure 1 side and the special figure 2 side is prohibited can be switched according to the gaming state. desirable. Specifically, the main control unit 50 prohibits the prefetch determination by the first prefetch determination unit and allows the prefetch determination by the second prefetch determination unit (for example, in a state where there is an electric support). : When the “predictive change state” is staying) and a second prefetch prohibition state in which prefetch determination by the second prefetch judgment means is prohibited and prefetch judgment by the first prefetch judgment means is allowed (for example, no electric support) And a function unit as a prefetch prohibition state control unit that performs switching control based on a predetermined switching condition. The prefetching prohibition state control means switches to a third prefetching prohibition state in which prefetching judgment by the first prefetching judgment means and the second prefetching judgment means is completely prohibited based on a predetermined condition. Prohibiting means can be provided. Examples of the “predetermined condition” include a case where a big hit game or a small hit game is being played. This is because, during a winning game, the special symbol change display operation is not performed even when the operation holding ball is generated, and therefore it is not necessary to perform the pre-reading notice effect. Also, there are cases where the big hit lottery probability fluctuates before and after the hit game due to the big hit (excluding the small hit) (in the big hit game of this embodiment, regardless of the game state at the time of the big hit win, it temporarily shifts to the low probability state. (See S475 described later). In this case, an operation holding ball is generated during a big hit game, and if a prefetch determination is made for this, a win determination is made in a low probability state at the time of prefetch determination, and a win determination is made in a high probability state at the start of fluctuation. This is because a situation occurs and the processing related to the prefetch determination becomes complicated. However, as in this embodiment, if a big win is won, a gaming machine that always shifts to a high probability state after the big hit game is finished will make a winning decision assuming a high probability state in the pre-reading determination, and the big hit game You may comprise so that pre-reading determination can be performed for the operation hold ball generated inside.

  Next, the special figure 2 starting port check process (S302 in FIG. 11) will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing details of the special figure 2 starting port check process.

  The special figure 2 starting port check process, like the special figure 1 starting port check process, serves as a winning process executed based on establishment of a predetermined starting condition. Here, the special symbol variation display game 2 In the same way as the flow of the special figure 1 start port check process described above, as the pre-start process for executing the process, the addition process of the number of suspended balls for operation, the process of storing various random numbers, the process of creating a pending addition command, etc. Processing is performed. Hereinafter, the same processing contents as those in the special figure 1 start-up port check processing (S301) will be omitted as appropriate in order to avoid duplication.

  In FIG. 16, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not a winning (winning ball) has been detected at the second special symbol left starting port 21H or the second special symbol right starting port 21M (S331).

  If no winning is detected in the second special symbol left start port 21H or the second special symbol right start port 21M (S331: NO), the special figure 2 start port check process is exited without doing anything. On the other hand, when the winning of the second special symbol left starting port 21H or the second special symbol right starting port 21M is detected (S331: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of the operation reserved balls of the special symbol 2 is four or more ( S332).

  If the special figure 2 operation holding ball number is 4 or more (S332: YES), the process proceeds to S345. On the other hand, when the special figure 2 operation reservation ball number is not 4 or more, that is, when it is less than 4 (S312: NO), the special figure 2 operation reservation ball number is incremented by 1 (S333), and the process proceeds to S334. .

  Proceeding to the processing of S334, various random numbers (random hit determination random number, special symbol determination random number, variation pattern random number 1, and variation used for the special symbol variation display game 2 related to the special figure 2 operation holding ball generated this time The current value of the random number counter of the pattern random number 2) is acquired as game information and stored in the reserved storage area of the RAM 203 (S334). This process is the same as the process in S314 of FIG. The special figure 2 operation hold ball is stored in the order in which the start conditions are satisfied, with the maximum hold storage number as a predetermined upper limit value, until it is used for the variable display operation of the special symbol 2. Next, a winning order storing process is performed (S335). This process is the same as S315 in FIG.

  Next, the process proceeds to S337, the special figure 2 hit random number determination table (see FIG. 14B) is acquired (S337), and the big hit stored in the RAM 203 (special electric accessory operation determination random number latch buffer). A random number for determination is acquired (S338), and random number determination processing is performed (S339). In this random number determination process, a “winning lottery” relating to the special symbol variation display game 2 is performed. Further, the basic processing method is the same as the random number determination processing of S319 during the special figure 1 starting port check processing of FIG.

  When the random number determination process of S339 is completed, the special symbol 2 symbol table selection table (see FIG. 15B) is acquired (S340), and the special symbol determination random number value stored in the RAM 203 is acquired ( S341), special stop symbol data creation processing is performed (S342). In this special stop symbol data creation process, “symbol lottery” related to the special symbol variation display game 2 is performed. The basic processing method is the same as the special stop symbol data creation process of S322 during the special figure 1 start port check process of FIG.

  When the special stop symbol data creation process of S342 is completed, the start opening winning random number determination process similar to that during the special figure 1 starting opening check process is then performed (S343), and the suspension is made based on the winning command data and the number of balls for which the operation is suspended. An addition command is created (S344 to S345), the created pending addition command is transmitted to the effect control unit 51 (S346), and the special figure 2 starting port check process is exited.

  In the same way as described with reference to FIG. 12, as a modification, the special figure 2 prefetch prohibition control may be performed at a time after S335. For example, in the case of a game state with a “game state with no electric support”, that is, when the internal game state is in the normal game state (or in the latent state that the modified example has), the special symbol 2 Prohibit prefetching on the side. Thus, the reason for prohibiting the pre-reading determination on the special symbol 2 side when the game state is accompanied by the state without the electric support is as follows.

  If it is the “normal game state” (or the “latency state” of the modified example), it is placed under the “no electric support state”, and the winning rate of the second special symbol right start opening 21M is significantly reduced. In addition, as described above, when the player aims at the launch position on the normal symbol start port 19 side in the absence of the electric support, the player is aiming so that the game ball passes through the left flow path 34a. However, the game performance is disadvantageous for the player such that the winning rate of the first special symbol start opening 20 is remarkably lowered. For this reason, it is presumed that the player does not aim for the launch position on the normal symbol start port 19 side in the state without the electric support. Therefore, in the absence of the electric support, it is not necessary to generate the pre-reading notice effect for the special figure 2 operation holding ball, and the prefetch determination is performed one by one for the special figure 2 operation holding ball having a low occurrence rate. This is because there arises a problem that the control burden increases.

  In the above-described modification, the special symbol 1 side prefetching prohibition section (prefetching prohibition period) and the special symbol 2 side prefetching prohibition section can be switched according to the gaming state. Is not limited to this. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which no pre-reading determination is performed on either the special symbol 1 side or the special symbol 2 side.

  Next, the random number determination process (S319 in FIG. 12, S339 in FIG. 16) will be described. FIG. 17A is a flowchart showing details of the random number determination process. This random number determination processing is performed as part of the 'prefetching determination' processing, and here, "winning lottery (pre-winning (prefetching) winning determination)" related to prefetching determination using a random number for jackpot determination is performed. Is called.

  In FIG. 17A, the CPU 201 first refers to the acquired hit random number determination table (FIG. 14), compares the big hit determination random number value with the determination value shown in the hit random number determination table, and determines the big hit determination random number value. To which judgment value belongs (S351), and acquires a big hit determination flag and a small hit determination flag according to the current gaming state (S352). Note that the hit random number determination table referred to here is the hit random number determination table for special figure 1 shown in FIG. 14 (a) acquired in the process of S317 during the special figure 1 starting port check process of FIG. 16 is a special random number determination table for special figure 2 shown in FIG. 14 (b) acquired in the process of S337 during the special figure 2 starting port check process.

  The hit random number determination table will be described. FIG. 14 shows a hit random number determination table. FIG. 14 (a) illustrates a random number determination table for special figure 1 and FIG. 14 (b) illustrates a random number determination table for special figure 2.

  In the hit random number determination table of the present embodiment, the big hit lottery probability state (high probability state (high probability), low probability state (low probability)) and the big hit determination random number value (size of the big hit determination random number: 65536) And a determination area (determination value) for determining a hit type (a big hit, a small win or a loss) is determined in association with each other. Whether it is a big hit, a small hit or a loss is determined depending on whether or not it belongs to. Therefore, even when the acquired jackpot determination random number values belong to the same determination value (the same value for the jackpot determination random number value), the current jackpot lottery probability state is a high probability state or a low probability state. Depending on how, the hit type may be different, such as “big hit” on the one hand and “lost” on the other.

  With reference to FIG. 14 (a), the random number determination table for special figure 1 will be described.

(About jackpot winning)
In the special random number determination table for special figure 1 of the present embodiment, regarding whether or not the big hit, if the random number for big hit determination belongs to the range of determination values 10001 to 10165, the big hit determination flag is set in both the low probability state and the high probability state. It is “5AH”, and it is “Hot Win”. On the other hand, if the big hit determination random number value falls within the range of the determination values 10166 to 11650, whether or not the winning is determined according to the big hit lottery probability state, the big hit determination flag becomes “5AH” under the high probability state, and “big hit win” is obtained. However, under the low probability state, the big hit determination flag is “00H” and “big hit is not won”. In addition, except for the determination value in which the big hit determination flag is “5AH”, “big hit is not won”. In addition, the jackpot winning probability of this embodiment is about 1/397 in the low probability state, about 10 times higher in the high probability state than the low probability state, and about 1 / 39.7 in which the winning probability is increased, and wins the big hit. It is like that.

(About winning small hits)
As for the success / failure of the small hit, if the random number for determining the big hit belongs to the range of the determination values 20001 to 20112, the small hit determination flag becomes “5AH” in both the low probability state and the high probability state, and “small winning” If it belongs to any other judgment value, it is “small winning not won”. In other words, the winning probability for the small hit is constant regardless of the big win lottery probability state, and in this respect, the personality is different from that of the above big hit whose fluctuation probability varies depending on the big win lottery probability state. In this embodiment, the winning probability for the small hit is about 1/585, which is lower than the winning probability for the big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be set equal to or higher than the winning probability of winning a jackpot.

(About losing)
If the jackpot determination random number value belongs to a determination value with the jackpot determination flag being “00H” and the jackpot determination is “00H”, neither “big hit” nor “small hit” was won. This time, the winning judgment result is “lost”.

  Next, the random number determination table for special figure 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The special random number determination table for special figure 2 of this embodiment differs from the random number determination table for special figure 1 in the following points. In the special figure 1 hit random number determination table described above, when the big hit determination random number value falls within the range of the determination values 20001 to 20112, the small hit determination flag is “5AH” in both the low probability state and the high probability state, Become. However, in this special figure 2 random number determination table, there is no determination value itself for winning a small hit. In other words, in the special symbol fluctuation display game 1, the big win, the small hit, and the loss are targeted for the winning lottery, whereas in the special symbol variation display game 2, only the big win and the lost are targeted for the winning lottery. Of course, in the random number determination table for special figure 2 as well, the small hit may be determined as a winning lottery object. It should be noted that the winning probability of the jackpot in the special figure 2 random number determination table is the same as the winning probability in the special figure 1 random number determination table.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the state of the big hit determination flag (5AH or 00H) acquired in the processing of S352 is loaded (loaded) into a general-purpose register (here, A register) built in the CPU, and the state of the small hit determination flag ("5AH" or "00H") is taken into another general-purpose register (D register in this case), and the random number determination process is exited with the big hit determination flag and the small hit determination flag held in the register. In other words, the CPU 201 does not store the winning lottery results fetched into the A register and the D register in the RAM 203 but leaves the random number determination process while holding the results in the respective registers. Note that the data may be stored in the RAM 203 instead of being stored in each register.

  Next, the special stop symbol data creation process (S322 in FIG. 12, S342 in FIG. 16) will be described. FIG. 17B is a flowchart showing details of the special stop symbol data creation process. This special stop symbol data creation process is performed as part of the 'prefetch determination' process, similar to the above random number determination processing. Here, the symbol design lottery (prefetch Symbol determination) ”is performed.

  In FIG. 17B, the CPU 201 first refers to the acquired symbol table selection table (FIG. 15), and the winning lottery result obtained in the random number determination processing (S319 in FIG. 12, S339 in FIG. 16), that is, the register A symbol table (details will be described later) corresponding to the state of the big hit determination flag and the state of the small hit determination flag held in A and D is acquired (S361). It should be noted that the symbol table selection table referred to here is the symbol table selection table for the special symbol 1 in FIG. 15 (a) obtained in the process of S320 during the special symbol 1 starting port check processing in FIG. FIG. 15 shows the special figure 2 symbol table selection table shown in FIG. 15B acquired during the process of S340 during the special figure 2 starting port check process of FIG.

  FIG. 15 shows a symbol table selection table. FIG. 15A is a diagram illustrating a special symbol 1 symbol table selection table, and FIG. 15B is a diagram illustrating a special symbol 2 symbol table selection table.

  With reference to FIG. 15 (a), the symbol table selection table for special figure 1 will be described. In the special figure 1 symbol table selection table of this embodiment, a winning lottery result and a symbol table type (see FIG. 18 and FIG. 20) to be described later are defined in association with each other. Based on the plurality of types of symbol tables, one symbol table is determined. According to the special figure 1 symbol table selection table, when the winning lottery result is a big hit, the “big hit symbol table 1 (FIG. 18 (a))” is used. If “ha))” is lost, “lost symbol table 1 (FIG. 20A)” is determined. Details of these symbol tables will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, the special symbol 2 symbol table selection table will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol 2 symbol table selection table, one symbol table is selected from among a plurality of types of symbol tables based on the winning lottery result, in the same manner as the configuration of the special symbol 1 symbol table selection table. It has become so. However, in the special symbol 2 per symbol table selection table, when the winning lottery result is a big hit, the “big hit symbol table 2 (FIG. 18 (b))” is displayed. 20 (b)) ”is determined, and the“ small hit symbol table (FIG. 18 (c)) ”for the small hit is not included. This is because, on the special symbol fluctuation display game 2 side (special symbol 2 side), “small hit” is excluded from the winning lottery object, and the small bonus is not won.

  If the processing of S361 is specifically described, when the special figure 1 symbol table selection table is referred to, the winning lottery result (the state of the big hit determination flag and the state of the small hit determination flag) is “big hit (big hit) When “determination flag = 5 AH, small hit determination flag = 00H” ”,“ big hit symbol table 1 ”is“ small hit (big hit determination flag = 00H, small hit determination flag = 5 AH) ”. When the “small hit symbol table” is “losing (big hit determination flag = 00H, small hit determination flag = 00H)”, “lost symbol table 1” is acquired. Further, when the special table 2 symbol table selection table is referred to, when “big hit (big hit determination flag = 5 AH, small hit determination flag = 00H”), “big hit symbol table 2” is “lost: big hit When “determination flag = 00H, small hit determination flag = 00H”, “losing symbol table 2” is acquired.

  Next, the special symbol determination data, the special stop symbol number, and the variation pattern selection offset value are acquired with reference to the symbol table acquired in the process of S361 (S362).

  Each symbol table will be described. 18 (a) and 18 (b) show the big hit symbol table, FIG. 18 (c) shows the small hit symbol table, and FIG. 20 shows the lost symbol table.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 and 20, the various symbol tables of the present embodiment include “special symbol determination random value (special symbol determination random number value: 200)”, “special symbol determination data, A special stop symbol number and a determination area (determination value) for determining “variation pattern selection offset” are determined in association with each other. Specifically, the special symbol determination random number value belongs to any determination value. Depending on whether or not, the jackpot type, special symbol determination data, special stop symbol number, and variation pattern selection offset are determined.

  The “special symbol determination data” is data for identifying the hit type. Specifically, in the case of a big hit (when the big hit determination flag = 5 AH, the small hit determination flag = 00H), the special symbol determination data is “01H” indicates “13R opening probability variation big hit”, and “02H” indicates “16R opening probability variation big hit”. In the case of small hit (when big hit determination flag = 00H, small hit determination flag = 5 AH), when the special symbol determination data is “00H”, “small hit A”, and when “01H”, “small” A hit B 'or "02H" indicates a' small hit C '. In the case of a loss (when the big hit determination flag = 00H, the small hit determination flag = 00H), when the special symbol determination data is “00H”, it indicates that the loss is “A to C”. This special symbol determination data is data used in processing relating to gaming state transition control (for example, gaming state transition preparation processing in S411 described later) and processing relating to jackpot gaming (for example, special electric accessory processing (S060)). is there.

  The “special stop symbol number” is data specifying a special stop symbol type to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device, and is used when specifying the stop symbol type of the special symbol on the main control unit 50 side. The In the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, a special stop symbol number corresponding to each determination value is selected. For example, even in the case of the same 13R opening probability variation big hit, depending on the determination value, a special symbol is selected. The display mode of the special stop symbol displayed on the display devices 37 and 38 (in this embodiment, the display mode of “LED”) may be different. The same applies to the small hit symbol table and the lost symbol table described later. In this way, even if the winning type is the same, even if the special stop symbol displayed on the special symbol display device is determined by defining a plurality of types of special stop symbol numbers according to the special symbol determination random number value, It is difficult to tell what kind of big hits, small hits or loses a player has won.

  The above “variation pattern selection offset (indicated as“ offset value ”in the drawing)” is offset data used when selecting a later-described pending addition command or variation pattern designation command.

  The jackpot symbol table will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 18A is a diagram illustrating a jackpot symbol table 1 (a jackpot symbol table for special figure 1), and FIG. 18B is a diagram illustrating a jackpot symbol table 2 (a jackpot symbol table for special figure 2).

  In the jackpot symbol table 1 of the present embodiment, a special symbol determination random number value and a determination value for determining the jackpot type are mainly associated with each other. Specifically, the special symbol determination random number value is determined. One of the big hits is determined from a plurality of types of big hits depending on which judgment value belongs to. Referring to the “judgment value” column of the jackpot symbol table 1 shown in the figure, if the special symbol judgment random number value is in the range of judgment values 0 to 194, the “13R open probability variable big hit” winning (symbol selection rate ( Symbol lottery probability): 195/200), if it falls within the range of determination values 195 to 199, the winning of “16R opening probability change big hit” is won (symbol selection rate: 5/200). Similarly, the small hit symbol table (FIG. 18 (C)) described later is such that the small hit type (small hits A to C) is determined at a predetermined symbol selection rate, and the later described loss Similarly, in the symbol table (FIG. 20), the loss type (loss A to C) is determined at a predetermined symbol selection rate.

  The jackpot symbol table 2 of this embodiment has the same basic configuration as the jackpot symbol table 1 described above, but differs from the jackpot symbol table 1 in the following points. The jackpot symbol table 2 is different from the jackpot symbol table 1 in a specific jackpot symbol selection rate (symbol lottery probability). Specifically, when it falls within the range of determination values 0 to 39, it becomes a “7R opening probability variation big hit” win (symbol selection rate (symbol lottery probability): 40/200), and when it belongs to the range of determination values 40 to 79 Will win the “12R long open probability change big hit” (symbol selection rate: 40/200), and if it falls within the range of determination values 80-199, it will win the “16R open probability change big hit” (symbol selection rate: 120/200). The symbol lottery based on the jackpot symbol table 2 is more likely to be selected than the symbol lottery based on the jackpot symbol table 1, and the symbol lottery is advantageous to the player. That is, the game development is more advantageous for the player to receive the lottery of the special symbol variation display game 2 than the special symbol variation display game 1.

  Next, the small hit symbol table will be described with reference to FIG. As in the configuration of the big hit symbol table described above, the small hit symbol table of the present embodiment depends on whether the special symbol determination random number value belongs to one of the determination areas (determination values) or not. Any one of hits A to C), special symbol determination data, special stop symbol number, and variation pattern selection offset are determined.

  Next, the lost symbol table will be described with reference to FIG. 20A is a diagram exemplifying a lost symbol table 1 (Loss symbol table for special Fig. 1), and Fig. 20B is a diagram illustrating a lost symbol table 2 (Loss symbol table for special Fig. 2).

  In each of the lost symbol tables 1 and 2 of the present embodiment, whether or not the special symbol determination random number value belongs to any one of the determination areas (determination values), as in the configuration of the big hit symbol table or the small hit table. Thus, the loss type (any of the loss A to C), the special symbol determination data, the special stop symbol number, and the variation pattern selection offset are determined. As shown in the figure, the lost symbol table 1 and the lost symbol table 2 have different determination values related to the winning of the lost A to C. Accordingly, even if the special symbol determination random number is the same value, the case where the loss symbol table 1 is referred to and the case where the loss symbol table 2 is referred to may be different in the type of loss that is won.

  In the process of S362, regarding the various data obtained from the above-described symbol table (the symbol lottery result in the prefetch determination: special symbol determination data, special stop symbol number, and variation pattern selection offset), the special symbol determination data is A The special stop symbol number is stored in the B register, and the variation pattern selection offset is stored in the C register. In this state, the process exits the special stop symbol data creation process and proceeds to the start opening winning random number determination process (if the special figure 1 start opening check process in FIG. 12 is in progress, the process proceeds to S323, and the special figure 2 start in FIG. 16 starts. If the mouth check process is in progress, the process proceeds to step 343). That is, the CPU 201 exits the special stop symbol data creation process while retaining the data fetched in the A register, B register, and C register in each register without storing them in the RAM 203.

  Various data of the judgment results (design lottery results in the pre-reading judgment) obtained in this special stop symbol data creation process are immediately used in the subsequent random determination process at the time of starting opening winning, and then this data is required There is no. Therefore, there is no problem even if the special stop symbol data creation process is exited while the determination result is not stored in the RAM 203 but is held in the register. Note that the data may be stored in the RAM 203 instead of being held in the register.

  Next, the start opening winning random number determination process (S323 in FIG. 12, S343 in FIG. 16) will be described. FIG. 17C is a flowchart showing details of the start opening winning random number determination process. The start opening random number determination process is performed as part of the 'prefetch determination' process, as in the random number determination process (S319, S339) and the special stop symbol data creation process (S322, S342). Creation processing of winning command data (second byte (EVENT): lower byte) used for creating a “hold addition command” described later is performed. A look-ahead variation pattern (excluding reserved ball number information) is designated by the winning command data (EVENT) determined in the starting opening winning random number determination process.

  This starting port winning random number determination process includes the following processes (a) and (b) as processes for determining the winning command data (EVENT) for designating the look-ahead variation pattern.

(A) Referring to the winning command distribution table selection table (FIG. 21), the winning command distribution table (FIGS. 22 and 23) corresponding to the variation pattern selection offset value and the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode). "Winning command distribution table determination process (S371-S373)" to determine
(B) “Winning command data determination process (S373 to S374)” for determining winning command data (lower byte side of the pending addition command (EVENT)) based on the winning command distribution table. .

  Here, the “variation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode)” functions as a “variation pattern selection mode” and is data for identifying the current gaming state. Specifically, when the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) is “00H”, “normal A” is indicated, “01H” indicates “normal B”, and “02H” indicates “normal C”. "03H" indicates "probability change state (probability change)". This variation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode) is changed when there is a change in the gaming state. Therefore, the variation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode) is different from data identifying the internal gaming state itself, such as a gaming state determination number (YJ) described later, in that it identifies the gaming state as described above. Hereinafter, the processing methods (a) and (b) will be specifically described.

  In FIG. 17C, the CPU 201 first corrects the “variation pattern selection offset value” obtained in the special stop symbol data creation processing (S322, S342) (S371: offset correction processing for winning variation pattern selection). ). Here, as data for selecting a winning command distribution table from the winning command distribution table selection table of FIG. 21, a predetermined correction is made to the offset value for selecting a variation pattern obtained in the special stop symbol data creation process. Processing is performed to acquire a new variation pattern selection offset value.

  The winning correction pattern selection offset correction process in S371 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the offset correction process for winning variation pattern selection. In FIG. 19 (a), the variation pattern selection offset value (hereinafter referred to as “winning prize winning” obtained by the special stop symbol data creation process) is shown. (Hereinafter referred to as “offset value before correction”) and a list of the contents thereof, and FIG. A list is shown.

  In FIG. 19 (a), for example, when the pre-correction offset value at the time of winning is “00H”, the winning lottery and symbol lottery for special figure 1 operation holding balls (indicated as “special figure 1” in the figure) are performed. The prefetch determination result based on this indicates “losing A”. In addition, when the pre-correction offset value at the time of winning is “04H”, the pre-read determination result based on the winning lottery and the symbol lottery for the special figure 2 operation holding ball (indicated as “special figure 2” in the figure) is “losing A” In addition, the variable pattern selection offset value obtained by the special stop symbol data creation process and its contents are shown (see the column of “offset value” in the symbol table shown in FIGS. 18 and 20). In the figure, “Special Figure 1” indicates the special figure 1 operation holding ball side, and “Special Figure 2” indicates the special figure 2 operation holding ball side.

  Note that the pre-correction offset value at the time of winning shown in FIG. 19 (a) is partially skipped for the following reason.

  If the variation of the pre-reading notice effect is to be abundant, not only the big hit lottery result but also the random number for the variation pattern is used because the rough content of the variation pattern at the start of the variation is specified by the look-ahead variation pattern. It is necessary to determine the look-ahead variation pattern, and a simple control process that has commonality between both is desired. In this embodiment, in order to reduce the control burden, the random number determination process (S319, S339) at the time of winning process is the same process as the random determination process for determining the special electric accessory operation (S409, which will be described later). It is used as a module, and the special stop symbol data creation process (S322, S342) in the winning process is used as a common processing module in the special stop symbol creation process (S410 described later) in the fluctuation start process. For this reason, the fluctuation pattern selection offset obtained in the winning process (offset value before the correction process in S371) and the fluctuation pattern selection offset value obtained in the fluctuation start process (offset before the correction process in S441 described later) Value) takes the same value and has the same specified contents.

  In addition, when there are many variations of effects during the symbol variation display game, it is necessary to increase the types of variation patterns of special symbols, so the variation pattern selection offset value used in the variation start processing is Although the contents are in consideration of the number of the operation-reserved balls, the number of the operation-reserved balls is not taken into consideration at the time of the prefetch determination. This is because the number of the operation suspending balls at the time of the prefetch determination does not necessarily match the number of the operation suspending at the start of the variation, and therefore, the content of the variation pattern at the time of starting the variation cannot be prefetched. For this reason, the variation pattern selection offset before the correction process at the time of winning or at the start of variation is made a partly skipped value by creating an empty number in consideration of the number of suspended balls (offset values 01H to 03H, 05H to 06H are empty numbers).

  The winning command distribution table selection table is configured such that the winning command distribution table can be selected using continuous addresses in order to reduce memory capacity and simplify the program. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to facilitate the address search of the winning command distribution table based on the winning command distribution table selection table, the following correction processing is applied to the offset value before correction at the time of winning, and the jump value is calculated. By correcting to a continuous value, the processing when selecting the winning command distribution table is simplified, and the control burden is reduced.

  In the correction process of S371, when the pre-correction offset value at the time of winning exceeds “06H” (when the pre-correction offset value at the time of winning> 06H), “06H” is calculated from the pre-correction offset value at the time of winning. Subtraction is performed, and when the above-mentioned pre-correction offset value does not exceed “06H” (if the pre-correction offset value ≦ 06H), the pre-correction offset value is changed to “00H”.

  The new variation pattern selection offset value (offset value after correction at the time of winning) obtained by this correction processing and its contents are as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, this offset value is used to select a target winning command distribution table from the winning command distribution table selection table (S372 to S373).

  When the correction process of S371 is completed, a winning command distribution table selection table is acquired (S372), and the corrected variation pattern selection offset value and the variation pattern distribution designation number are referenced with reference to the winning command distribution table selection table. A winning command distribution table corresponding to (Tcode) is acquired (S373).

  FIG. 21 shows a winning command distribution table selection table. In the winning command distribution table selection table of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of winning command distribution tables associated with the variation pattern selection offset value and the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) are defined. Specifically, one winning command distribution table is determined from among a plurality of types of winning command distribution tables based on the variation pattern selection offset value and the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode). It has become.

  The winning command distribution table selection table stores the address value of the winning command distribution table according to the variation pattern selection offset value and the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode). In order to simplify the program, the data structure uses continuous addresses so as to correspond to the offset value for selecting the variation pattern. To select a winning command distribution table, first select a winning command distribution table selection table corresponding to the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode), and select a winning command distribution table according to the offset value for variation pattern selection. To do. That is, in the winning command distribution table selection table selected for each variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode), the top address value that defines the winning command distribution table is described. An addition process for adding a variation pattern selection offset value (here, an offset value obtained in the correction process of S371 described later) is performed, a relative address with respect to the start address is obtained, and an address value of a target winning command distribution table By specifying this, the winning command distribution table can be selected.

  Note that “normal A”, “normal B”, and “normal C” in the winning command distribution table selection table of FIG. 21 are divided into three modes in order to provide a variety of effects even in the normal gaming state. is there. Specifically, during the “normal A” stay, a “normal A effect mode” that produces an effect related to this, while during a “normal B” stay, a “normal B effect mode” that produces an effect related thereto, A “normal C effect mode” that produces an effect related to this during the “normal C” stay, and a “probable change effect mode” that produces an effect related to this during the “probable change state”. There are various types of performance modes.

  The CPU 201 acquires the winning command distribution table selection table in the process of S372, then acquires the random number value 1 for the variation pattern (S374), and changes with reference to the winning command distribution table (FIGS. 22 and 23). “Winning command data” corresponding to the pattern random value 1 is acquired (S375).

  The winning command distribution table will be described. FIG. 22 shows a winning prize command distribution table selected at the time of winning, and FIG. 23 shows a lost winning command distribution table selected at the time of losing.

  Referring to FIG. 22, the winning prize command distribution table of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of winning prize command distribution tables “a1 to a6”, and the lost winning command distribution table includes a plurality of types of lost games. The winning command distribution table “h1 to h9” is included. In these winning command distribution tables, variation pattern random value 1 (variation pattern random value 1 size: 239) and winning command data (EVENT) are defined in association with each other. One lot of winning command data is determined from among a plurality of types of winning command data by lottery using the pattern random number value 1. The “variation pattern random value 1” is a random number that is also used when determining a variation pattern at the start of variation (a special symbol variation pattern creation process (S412 described later)). In the present embodiment, by using the same random number value for variation pattern 1 in the processing related to prefetch determination and the processing related to determination of the variation pattern at the start of variation, the variation pattern at the beginning of variation that will be determined in the future It is possible to determine in advance what type of variation pattern is determined in advance.

  Note that “prefetch variation pattern determination content” in the drawing indicates the content of the prefetch variation pattern designated by the winning command data (EVENT). The Arabic numerals in the figure indicate the distribution value (the size of the determination area). For example, referring to the column of the winning winning command distribution table a2 shown in the figure, the winning command data for designating “weak SP reach A”. “0EH” is selected at a ratio of 50/239 (the distribution value / the size of the lottery area).

  Here, for convenience of explanation, “selection rate” is shown in the figure, but actually, a determination area (determination) for determining the winning command data (EVENT) according to the random number 1 for the variation pattern. Value). That is, “winning command data (EVENT)” is determined in the winning time process depending on which judgment value the random number 1 for variation pattern belongs to.

  The relationship between the distribution value and the determination value shown in the figure is as follows. For example, the win command distribution table “a2” will be described as a representative example. When the distribution value is referred to from the position where the distribution value is first described when viewed in the column direction from the front to the bottom of the drawing, the distribution value is “ 50 ”,“ 80 ”,“ 39 ”,“ 70 ”, which are described in this order. The content of the variation pattern random value 1 is in the range of the judgment values 0 to 49 (the distribution value“ 50 ”above). The command “0EH” for designating “weak SP reach A” is selected, and it belongs to the range of judgment values 50 to 129 (corresponding to the description column for the distribution value “80”). If the command “0FH” for specifying “strong SP reach A” is selected and belongs to the range of the judgment values 130 to 168 (corresponding to the description column of the distribution value “39” above), “weak SP reach B” is selected. The designated command “10H” is selected, and the judgment value 169 If it belongs to 238 range (corresponding to the description column of the sorting value "80") means the contents of the command "11H" to specify the "strength SP reach B" is selected. Similarly, for example, if the lose prize command distribution table “h2” is described as a representative example, the distribution values are described in the order of “150” and “89”. If it belongs to the range (corresponding to the description column of the distribution value “150”), the command “04H” designating “weak SP reach A” is selected, and the range of the judgment values 150 to 238 (the distribution value “89”) is selected. ”Means that the command“ 05H ”designating“ strong SP reach A ”is selected.

  The winning winning command distribution table includes the following as winning winning command data for designating a pre-reading fluctuation pattern at the time of winning. Command data specifying “1 for small wins” used during “Normal A” or “Normal B”, “Small Winning” used during “Normal C” For example, command data specifying "2 for small wins" used in "probability change state" is included. The 7R, 13R, 12R, and 16R open chance variable big wins are designated as "Normal A" or "Normal B". "Weak SP reach A", "Weak SP reach B" "Command data specifying" strong SP reach B ", command data specifying" special reach "used in" normal C "," reach during probability change "used in" probability change state " Command data etc. are included.

  The lost winning command distribution table includes the following as lost winning command data for designating the pre-reading variation pattern at the time of the lost. “Low SP Reach A”, “Weak SP Reach B”, “Strong SP Reach A”, and “Strong SP Reach B” used in “Normal A” or “Normal B” to specify the fluctuation pattern with reach Each command data to be specified, command data specifying “special reach” used in “normal C”, winning command data specifying “reach during probability change” used in “probability change state”, and the like are included. In the case of “losing”, unlike the case of “winning”, the possibility of winning a big hit is zero, and therefore, there is a loss fluctuation pattern (normal fluctuation pattern) indicating no reach. The command data specifying “normal fluctuation” used during “normal A”, “normal B”, or “normal C”, Command data specifying “normal fluctuation (2 s)” used in “status” is included.

  The loss winning command data “03H” for designating “indefinite (normal fluctuation / reach)” in the figure indicates whether the fluctuation pattern at the start of fluctuation is a normal fluctuation pattern or a fluctuation pattern with reach at the time of prefetch determination. This is command data that specifies that it is unknown. This is because the variation pattern is determined in consideration of the number of suspended balls at the variation pattern determination stage at the start of variation (a special symbol variation pattern creation process in S412 described later), but at the time of prefetch determination. In addition, since the number of the operation suspending balls at the time of the prefetch determination does not necessarily coincide with the number of the operation suspending at the start of the variation, it is not possible to prefetch the accurate variation pattern at the start of the variation. For this reason, in the pre-reading variation pattern determination stage, the variation pattern is determined without considering the number of suspended balls, and when the variation pattern random value 1 is “210 to 238”, the variation pattern is a normal variation pattern. This is because it is not possible to determine whether the pattern has a reach or a fluctuation pattern with reach.

  Returning to S375 again. In the processing of S375, the winning command data (EVENT) obtained from the winning command distribution table is taken into the C register, and in this state, the start opening winning random number determination processing is exited. In other words, the CPU 201 does not store the winning command data (EVENT) fetched in the C register in the RAM 203, but leaves the starting opening winning random number determination process while holding it in the register.

  The determination result (winning command data) obtained by the starting port random number determining process at this time is immediately used in the process of creating the subsequent pending addition command, and this data is not required thereafter. Therefore, there is no problem even if the determination result is left in the predetermined register without being stored in the RAM 203 and the random number determination process at the start opening prize is exited. Note that the data may be stored in the RAM 203 instead of being stored in the register.

  Next, the hold addition command will be described. As described above, when the CPU 201 finishes the starting opening winning random number determination process (S323 in FIG. 12, S343 in FIG. 16), the lower byte side obtained in the starting opening winning random number determining process is continued. Based on the winning command data (EVENT) and the winning command data (MODE) on the higher byte side based on the current number of pending balls, a “pending addition command” is created and stored in the RAM 203 without rendering it. It transmits to the control part 51 (refer S324-S326 of FIG. 12, step 344-S346 of FIG. 16).

  The pending addition command is composed of 2-byte control data. Specifically, in the high-order byte (first byte (MODE)) created according to the number of operating suspension balls and the special symbol type (special symbol 1 and special symbol 2), the random number determination process at the time of starting opening winning in S323 Therefore, the pending addition command includes prefetch determination result information obtained in a series of processes (S317 to S323) relating to prefetch determination, specifically, In this embodiment, a reserve addition command in a form including “information on the number of suspended balls and special symbol type information” and “information on the prefetch variation pattern” is created. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the number of reserved balls and special symbol type (special stop symbol number). Or, it is divided into a first hold addition command including information of the hit type (special symbol determination data) and a second hold addition command including information of the prefetch fluctuation pattern, and each piece of information is divided into separate effect control commands. The structure which transmits to the production | presentation control part 51 may be sufficient.

  When the hold addition command is transmitted from the main control unit 50, the effect control unit 51 receives the lottery and performs a lottery (prefetching notice lottery) regarding whether or not to perform the prefetching notice effect based on information included in the holding addition command. If the result of the lottery is determined to be feasible (when the pre-reading notice lottery is won), the pre-reading for the currently activated ball at the start of the symbol variation display game or at a predetermined timing during the game Make a notice effect appear. In addition, when receiving the hold addition command, the production control unit 51 may cause a “winning production” to be displayed to notify that a winning has been made at the start opening regardless of whether or not the pre-reading notice production is to be produced. it can.

  Next, the special symbol variation start process (S305) will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol variation start process of FIG.

  A process of reading bit 0 of the special symbol operation order confirmation flag is performed (S399). Bit 0 of the special symbol operation order confirmation flag is a bit that stores the next fluctuation order flag at the right end of FIG. It is determined whether or not the next fluctuation order flag is “0” (S400). If it is “1”, a determination of NO is made in S400, and the control advances to S402, in which it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol 1 operation reserved balls is “00H”. If there is a special symbol 1 operation reserved ball number, NO is determined in S402 and the control proceeds to S403 and subsequent steps. On the other hand, if there is no special symbol 1 operation reserved ball number, the control proceeds to S417. In S417, it is determined whether or not the special symbol operation status is “00H”. If it is “00H”, the special symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, when the special symbol operation status is not “00H”, the special symbol operation status is updated to “00H”, and a process of transmitting a demonstration display command to the effect control unit 51 is performed (S419). As a result, a demonstration display is displayed by the image display device 25. When the special symbol operation status is updated to “00H” by S418, the special symbol variation start process of S306 is subsequently executed (see FIG. 11).

  Next, the process proceeds to the process of S403, and the process (S403 to S416) related to the start of the variation of the special symbol for the operation holding ball used for the current variation display is performed.

  In addition, when the number of operation hold balls of both the special figure 2 operation hold ball number and the special figure 1 operation hold ball number is zero (S401: YES and S402: YES), the state of “no operation hold ball” is This is a case where the special symbol is in a standby state and has no reserved memory, and the effect control unit 51 side is informed that it has entered this state. Therefore, when “no operation hold ball” is set, the process proceeds to S417, and it is determined whether or not the special symbol operation status is 00H (standby). If it is not 00H (standby), the special symbol operation status is switched to “standby (00H)” (00H is stored in the special symbol operation status: S418), and a “demo screen” is displayed as an effect control command. The “demonstration display command” is transmitted to the effect control unit 51 (S419). If the production control unit 51 does not receive the production control command (for example, the hold addition command) related to the symbol variation display game even after a predetermined time has elapsed after receiving the demonstration display command, the variation display operation is not performed for a certain period of time. It is assumed that a state (standby waiting state) has occurred, and the image display device 25 performs “demo screen display” for notifying that the game is waiting.

  When the number of special figure 1 action holding balls or special figure 2 action holding balls is not zero (S401: NO or S402: NO), it relates to the start of the change of special symbols for the action holding balls used for the current fluctuation display. Processing (S403 to S416) is performed. In addition, about the process of S403-S416 demonstrated below, when it is "NO" by determination of said S401, it is the process for the special figure 2 action holding ball, and it is "NO" by determination of said S402. If there is, it will be the process for the special figure 1 action hold ball, but the process is the same, so unless there is a special need to avoid duplicate description, the special figure 1 side hold ball The process will be described without distinguishing whether the process is the process for the operation-retaining ball on the special symbol 2 side.

When the process proceeds to S403, 1 is subtracted from the number of reserved balls for operation (the number of reserved balls for operation on the special symbol side used for the current variable display operation-1: S403). Is transmitted to the effect control unit 51 (S404). In addition,
Next, special symbol operation confirmation data is stored (S405). This special symbol operation confirmation data is information for designating the special symbol type of the current variation start side. For example, if special symbol 1 is the variation start side, “00H” is indicated, and special symbol 2 is the variation start side. If there is, “01H” is stored in the special symbol operation confirmation data.

  Next, the hold data stored in the hold storage area of the RAM 203 is shifted (S406), and the hold 4 storage area is cleared to zero (S407). In the processing of S406 to S407, the hold data (random hit determination random number, special symbol determination random number, variation pattern random number 1 stored in the hold storage area (hold 1 storage area) corresponding to the hold storage number n = 1. , And variation pattern random number 2) are read out and stored in the random number storage area for determination of the RAM 203, and the reserved storage area (hold 2 storage area, hold 3) corresponding to the reserved n storage area (n = 2, 3, 4). The storage data stored in the storage area and storage 4 storage area) is stored in the storage area corresponding to 'n-1' (S406), and the storage 4 storage area is cleared (S407). That is, the hold data in the hold 1 storage area is shifted to the random number storage area for determination, and the hold data after the hold 2 storage area is numbered one by one (hold 2 storage area → hold 1 storage area, hold 3 storage). Area → hold 2 storage area, hold 4 storage area → hold 3 storage area) and overwrite each other to provide an empty area in the hold 4 storage area. Since the free area is sequentially shifted each time the operation is performed, the entire reserved storage area becomes an empty area when all the active reserved balls are used. As a result, the start order of the special symbol variation display game coincides with the order of the number n of the operation reservation balls (n = 1, 2, 3, 4), and any of the operation reservation balls acquired at the time of winning the starting opening is stored. Whether the area corresponds to the area is specified, and the storage of a new operation holding ball becomes possible.

  Next, the special symbol operation order confirmation flag shown in FIG. 13 is shifted by 1 bit (S407a). Specifically, after the next variation order flag is deleted, the n-th variation order flag is shifted to the storage area of the n-1th variation order flag for the second to eighth variation order flags.

  Next, remaining short time command transmission processing is performed (S408). Here, it is determined whether or not a special symbol short-time counter (counter for counting the remaining number of times until the special symbol short-time state is terminated) described later is zero. The “remaining short time number command” including the remaining short time number information is transmitted to the effect control unit 51 (S408). The “remaining short time number command” is used when the remaining short time number information is notified on the effect control unit 51 side.

  Next, a random determination process for determining the special electronic component operation is performed (S409). In this special electronic component activation determination random number determination process, a “winning lottery” relating to the current special symbol variation display game is performed using a random number for jackpot determination. Note that the random number determination process for special electronic component operation determination is “random determination process” (S319 in FIG. 12, S339 in FIG. 16, details thereof) which is one of the “prefetch determination” processes in that “winning lottery” is performed. 17 (a), which shows the same action, but here, unlike the “winning lottery” in the “prefetch determination”, the operation holding ball used for the current variation display operation is This is the “winning lottery” in the “determination at the start of change”. Details of the random determination process for determining the special electronic component operation will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the special electronic component operation determination random number determination process of S409 is completed, a special stop symbol creation process is then performed (S410). In this special stop symbol creation process, the “symbol lottery” relating to the current special symbol variation display game is performed by using the winning lottery result and the special symbol determination random number value of the random determination processing for special electric utility operation determination of S409. . The special stop symbol creation process is “special stop symbol data creation process (S322 in FIG. 12, S339 in FIG. 16, details thereof) which is one of the“ prefetch determination ”processes in that“ symbol drawing ”is performed. 17 (b)) ”, but here, unlike“ design lottery ”in“ look-ahead determination ”, the operation holding ball used for the current variable display operation is targeted. This is the “symbol drawing” in “determination at the start of change”. Details of the special symbol stop symbol creation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the special stop symbol creation process of S410 is completed, a game state transition preparation process is then performed (S411). In the game state transition preparation process, a setting process necessary for designating the game state after the big hit game is performed as a setting for shifting the game state. Based on the data set here, the gaming state after the big hit game is specified.

  When the game state transition preparation process of S411 is completed, a special symbol variation pattern creation process is then performed (S412). In this special symbol variation pattern creation process, the winning lottery result obtained in the special electric utility activation determination random number determination processing, the symbol lottery result of the special stop symbol creation processing, the variation pattern random number 1, and the variation pattern random number 2 are obtained. The variation pattern of the special symbol to be used for this variation display operation is determined, and a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the variation pattern is created as an effect control command. Note that the special symbol variation pattern creation process is a random number determination process at start-up winning prize and a creation process related to a pending addition command (S323 in FIG. 12). ~ S325, S343-S345 in FIG. 16, see FIG. 17 (c)), but in this case, a special symbol for the operation holding ball used for the present variable display operation Fluctuation pattern (variation pattern at the start of fluctuation) is determined. Details of the special symbol variation pattern creation processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, 5AH (ON state) is stored in a special symbol N changing flag (N = 1, 2) for designating that the change display is being performed (S413). The “special symbol N changing flag” is a flag indicating which of the special symbols 1 and 2 is changing. When the flag is in an ON state (= 5 AH), the special symbol changes. When the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the special symbol is stopped. The special symbol 1 changing flag (N = 1) corresponds to the special symbol 1 side, and the special symbol 2 changing flag (N = 2) corresponds to the special symbol 2 side.

  Next, a decorative symbol designation command is created based on the symbol lottery result obtained in the special stop symbol creation process of S410 (S414) and transmitted to the effect control unit 50 (S415). The decorative symbol designation command is composed of two bytes: an upper byte (MODE) that designates a special symbol type on the variable side, and a lower byte (EVNET) that designates a big hit type, a small hit, and a loss. Therefore, this decorative symbol designation command includes the special symbol type on the variable side and part of the winning category information. Specifically, the upper byte (MODE) side is “BBH” when the special symbol on the variable side is special symbol 1, “BCH” when the special symbol is 2, and the lower byte (EVENT) side is In case of loss, “01H” regardless of type, “05H” in case of small hit regardless of type, “05H” in case of big hit, “02H” for 7R open probability variable big hit, “03H” for 12R open positive variable big hit , 13R opening probability variation big hit is “04H”, and 16R opening probability variation big hit is “05H”. The decoration designating command mainly determines the combination of the decorative symbols (reach symbols) when forming the reach state and the combination of the decorative symbols (decorative symbols to be stopped) finally displayed on the production control unit 51 side. It is used when doing.

  Then, as the change start setting process, the special symbol operation status is switched to “Fluctuating (02H)” (02H is stored in the special symbol operation status), and 00H is stored in the determination random number storage area (cleared to zero) (S416). .

  As described above, when the special symbol variation start processing is exited, the special symbol display data update processing (S309) of FIG. 11 is performed, and thus the special symbol variation display is started. Accordingly, the special symbol management process (S059) is exited, and the process proceeds to the special electric accessory management process (S060) of FIG.

  Next, the random number determination process (S409) for determining the operation of the special electronic component will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing details of the random determination process for determining the special electric utility operation of FIG.

  In FIG. 25, the CPU 201 first determines the random number determination table for special figure 1 (see FIG. 14 (a)) or the random number determination table for special figure 2 (see FIG. 14 (b)) based on the special symbol operation confirmation data. ) Is acquired (S421), and the jackpot determination random number stored in the determination random number storage area is acquired (S422).

  Next, random number determination processing is performed (S423: random number determination processing at the start of variation). Here, the big hit determination flag and the small hit determination flag are acquired based on the big hit determination random number value and the current big hit lottery probability state with reference to the hit random number determination table acquired in the process of S421. Then, this random number determination process is exited while the acquired state of the big hit determination flag and the state of the small hit determination flag are taken into the registers (A register and D register).

  In other words, the random number determination process in S423 includes “random number determination process in winning process (random number determination process in special figure 1 start opening check process (S319 in FIG. 12), random number determination process in special figure 2 start opening check process (FIG. 16 S339)) ”. That is, both are configured as a common processing module, and as a result, the same program configuration can be used. In this way, the random number determination process of the winning process and the random number determination process of the fluctuation start process can be used as a common processing module, so that when independent processes are provided (in separate programs) The amount of programs and the amount of memory can be reduced more than the description), and the control burden can be reduced.

  In particular, in the “gaming machine with a prefetch function” that generates a prefetch notice effect and enhances the gameability as in the present embodiment, the program amount is not increased due to an increase in processing related to the prefetch determination. A situation can occur that does not. However, for gaming machines that are installed in pachinko parlors, specifically, for gaming machines that are subject to No. 7 sales under the Act on Regulations on Customs Business and Optimization of Business, etc. And the program related to the verification of the type, etc., restricts the program capacity of the ROM mounted on the main board (in this embodiment, the main control unit 50 is in charge) that controls the overall game operation (see the table attached to the rule). Third, technical standards related to the structure of gaming machines to prevent unauthorized modification and other changes (related to Article 6), and the reduction of program capacity are important.

  After exiting the random number determination process of S423, the big hit determination flag and the small hit determination flag held in each register are stored in the hit determination flag area of the RAM 203 (S424). The reason for storing the data obtained by the random number determination processing in S423 in the RAM 203 is as follows. The data obtained in the random number determination process of the special electronic component operation determination random number determination process (the big hit determination flag, the small hit determination flag) is not immediately used data and is not necessary thereafter, but a special symbol later. This is because the data is necessary in the variation pattern creation process (S412) and the special electric accessory process (S060). When the process of S424 is completed, the process exits the special electric utility activation determination random number determination process and proceeds to the special stop symbol creation process (S410) of FIG.

  Next, the special stop symbol creation process (S410) will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing details of the special stop symbol creation process of FIG. In FIG. 26, the CPU 201 first selects the special symbol 1 symbol table selection table (see FIG. 15 (a)) or the special symbol 2 symbol table selection table (see FIG. 15 (b)) based on the special symbol operation confirmation data. ) Is acquired (S425).

  Next, a special symbol determination random number value stored in the determination random number storage area is acquired (S426), and the winning lottery result obtained in the special electric appliance activation determination random number determination processing of S409, that is, the big hit determination flag and the small A hit determination flag is acquired (S427).

  Next, a special stop symbol data creation process is performed (S428: special stop symbol data creation process of the fluctuation start process). In the special stop symbol data creation process, the symbol table (see FIG. 18 and FIG. 20) corresponding to the winning lottery result of the random determination process for special electric utility operation determination is referred to with reference to the symbol table selection table acquired in S425. Acquire and refer to the symbol table to acquire the special symbol determination data, the special stop symbol number, and the variation pattern selection offset value corresponding to the special symbol determination random number acquired in S426. Then, with the acquired special symbol determination data, special stop symbol number, and variation pattern selection offset in the registers (A register, B register, and C register), the special stop symbol data creation processing is exited.

  The special stop symbol data creation process of S428 is “special stop symbol data creation process in winning process (special stop symbol data creation process of special figure 1 start opening check process (S322 in FIG. 12), special figure 2 start opening check process” The special stop symbol data creation process (S342 in FIG. 16)) ”. That is, both are configured as a common processing module, and as a result, the same program configuration can be used. As described above, the special stop symbol data creation process of the winning process and the special stop symbol data creation process of the fluctuation start process can be used as a common processing module, thereby providing separate and independent processes (separately) This can contribute to a reduction in the amount of programs and the amount of memory rather than a separate program). In the present embodiment, in addition to the random number determination processing in S423, the special stop symbol data creation processing in S428 is also configured to be used as a processing module common to the winning time processing, so further program amount and memory amount It is possible to reduce the control burden.

  When the special stop symbol data creation process in S428 is exited, the special symbol determination data, special stop symbol number, and variation pattern selection offset stored in each register are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 (S429). The RAM 203 is provided with a dedicated storage area for storing these data (special symbol determination data storage region, special symbol stop symbol number storage region, variation pattern selection offset storage region).

  Here, the reason why the data obtained by the special stop symbol data creation processing of S428 is stored in the RAM 203 is as follows. The data (special symbol determination data, special stop symbol number, and fluctuation pattern selection offset) obtained in the special stop symbol data generation process of the special stop symbol generation process is the random number determination process for determining the special electric appliance operation in S409. Like the obtained data, it is not data that is immediately used and is not necessary thereafter, but is data that is required in the later special symbol variation pattern creation process (S412) or special electric accessory process (S060). is there. When the process of S429 is completed, the process exits the special stop symbol creation process and proceeds to the game state transition preparation process (S411) of FIG.

  Next, the special symbol variation pattern creation process (S412) will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol variation pattern creation processing of FIG.

  In this special symbol variation pattern creation process, a process (S441 to S449) for determining and creating a variation pattern designation command for determining a variation pattern (variation pattern at the start of variation) of the special symbol, and a variation pattern designation command are produced. The process is mainly configured to transmit to the control unit 51 (S450).

In the process of determining the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern of the special symbol,
(A) Referring to the variation pattern distribution table selection table (see FIG. 29), the first layer of the variation pattern distribution table according to the variation pattern selection offset value and the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) (FIG. 30) , Refer to FIG. 31), “variation pattern distribution table first layer determination process (S441 to S443)”;
(B) With reference to the first hierarchy of the fluctuation pattern distribution table, the fluctuation start command data 1 corresponding to the fluctuation pattern random number 1 (upper byte side (MODE) data of the fluctuation pattern designation command) and the fluctuation pattern distribution A “variation pattern distribution table second hierarchy determination process (S444 to S445)” for determining the minute table second hierarchy;
(C) Referring to the second hierarchy of the variation pattern distribution table, variation start command data 2 (lower byte (EVENT) data of variation pattern designation command) corresponding to variation pattern random number 2 and variation time table (Variation pattern determination processing (S446 to S447)) for determining (not shown);
(D) “Special symbol variation time setting process (S448) for determining the variation time of the special symbol with reference to the variation time table,
(E) A “variation pattern designation command creation process (S449)” for creating a variation pattern designation command based on the variation start command data 1 and the variation start command data 2 is included.

  Although the details will be described later, the “variation pattern distribution table selection table” is data used when the “variation pattern distribution table first layer” is determined. The “variation pattern distribution table first layer” is data used when determining the variation start command data 1 and the variation pattern distribution table second layer. The “fluctuation pattern distribution table second layer” is data used when determining the fluctuation start command data 2 and the fluctuation time table. Furthermore, the “variation time table” is data used when determining the variation time (variation display operation time) of a special symbol.

  The “variation start command data 1” designates a “basic pattern” (including whether or not a hit is lost), which is the gist (base) of a special symbol variation pattern (variation pattern at the start of variation). Yes, it is data on the upper byte side (MODE) of the variation pattern designation command. The “variation start command data 2” is for designating the “detail pattern” which is the specific content of the basic pattern, and is data on the lower byte side (EVENT) of the variation pattern designation command. . Therefore, the “variation pattern designation command” for designating the variation pattern at the start of variation is composed of 2-byte control data consisting of “variation start command data 1 (MODE)” and “variation start command data 2 (EVENT)”. Is done. When this change pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control unit 51, the effect control unit 51 side grasps the change pattern at the start of change (the change pattern of the special symbol). Here, the above-mentioned “basic pattern” refers to a “variation pattern type” (for example, “weak SP”) in which a plurality of types of variation patterns are focused on the characteristics of the variation mode and grouped together. “Reach A” type, “weak SP reach B” type, etc.), and “detailed pattern” means a “variation pattern type” (for example, “weak SP reach A1 to 1” included in the basic pattern (variation pattern type)). A3 ”and“ variation patterns such as “weak SP reach B1 to B3”). Note that “change start command data 1 (MODE)” of the present embodiment is the same value “A0H” regardless of the change pattern type in the case of loss, for example (see FIG. 31). According to the combination with “start command data 2 (EVENT)”, the hit and the difference and the variation pattern type are specified. That is, “variation start command data 1 (MODE)” may also have a role as data that can specify the basic pattern, and in the case of a specific hit (small hit) as in the present embodiment, “A1H”. ”,“ A2H ”in the case of other big hits,“ A0H ”in the case of loses, and the role of data that can identify the type of hits or loses may be given.

  Here, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, an outline of a procedure for determining a variation pattern at the start of variation in the present embodiment will be described. The CPU 201 determines the “variation pattern distribution table first layer” by using the “variation pattern distribution table selection table”, and then refers to the “variation pattern distribution table first layer” to obtain the random number 1 for the variation pattern. The “variation pattern type (basic pattern)” is determined by the lottery process used (S441 to S445). At this time, the “variation pattern distribution table second layer” for determining the “variation pattern type (detailed pattern)” is also determined. Next, the “variation pattern type” included in the variation pattern type is determined by a lottery process using the variation pattern random number value 2 with reference to the “variation pattern distribution table second layer” (S446 to S447). In other words, in the present embodiment, a hierarchical process having a hierarchical structure such as the first hierarchy and the second hierarchy and using a hierarchical process executed in order from the first hierarchy is used to sequentially determine a plurality of types of random numbers for variation patterns. As a result, the target fluctuation pattern at the start of the fluctuation is determined.

  In the present embodiment, “two-level processing” is shown in which “variation pattern type” is determined in the first layer, and “variation pattern type” that is the specific content is determined in the second layer. However, when n (2 ≦ n) fluctuation pattern random numbers are acquired, an n-layer process may be executed. For example, when three types of random numbers 1 to 3 for the variation pattern are acquired, in the first hierarchy, the variation pattern type higher than the variation pattern type of the present embodiment (for example, “weak SP”). The 'weak SP reach' type, which combines the 'reach A' type and the 'weak SP reach B' type as the fluctuation pattern type of the same system, and the 'strong SP reach A' type and the 'strong SP reach B' type The “strong SP reach” type or the like collected as the fluctuation pattern type is determined, and in the second layer, the fluctuation pattern type (for example, “weak SP reach” type included in the higher-level fluctuation pattern type is determined. If so, the “weak SP reach A” type and the “weak SP reach B” type) are determined, and in the third layer, the type of variation pattern included in the variation pattern type determined in the second layer It is possible to adopt a "three-hierarchical processing," such as determining the. Such a hierarchical process is effective when the types of variation patterns are to be abundant and the processing becomes complicated if only one type of variation pattern random number is determined. When predicting a variation pattern at the start of variation in the prefetch determination, the outline of the variation pattern type can be determined using the same variation pattern random number (variation pattern random value 1) as in this embodiment. Is also effective.

  The information regarding the variation pattern determined in this way is transmitted from the main control unit 50 side to the effect control unit 51 side by a “variation pattern designation command” that can specify the content. On the side of the production control unit 51, based on the contents of this variation pattern designation command, main production scenarios to be developed during the current symbol variation display game are determined. Hereinafter, the processing methods (A) to (E) will be specifically described.

(A) Fluctuation pattern distribution table first hierarchy determination process (S441 to S443)
In FIG. 27, the CPU 201 first corrects the variation pattern selection offset value obtained in the special stop symbol creation processing of S410 (S441: variation start selection variation pattern selection offset correction processing). Here, it is obtained in the special stop symbol creation process as data for selecting the first layer of the variation pattern distribution table (FIGS. 30 and 31) from the later-described variation pattern distribution table selection table (FIG. 29). A predetermined correction process is performed on the obtained variation pattern selection offset value, and a process of acquiring a new variation pattern selection offset value is performed.

  As already described, the variation pattern selection offset value before the correction processing in S441 shown in FIG. 28 (a) (offset value before correction at the start of variation) is obtained in the winning time processing shown in FIG. 19 (a). This value is the same as the fluctuation pattern selection offset value (pre-correction offset value at the time of winning), but when determining the fluctuation pattern at the start of fluctuation, this value is used as the fluctuation pattern selection offset value according to the number of suspended balls. It is necessary to correct. The process related to this correction is the offset correction process for selecting a change pattern at the start of change in S411.

  With reference to FIG. 28, the offset correction process for selecting a variation pattern at the start of variation in S441 will be described. FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining the “variation start time variation pattern selection offset correction process” of S441. FIG. 28A shows the variation pattern obtained by the special stop symbol creation process (S410 in FIG. 24). A list of selection offset values (hereinafter referred to as “offset values before correction at the start of fluctuation”) and their contents are shown in FIG. 5 (b), and offset values for selection of fluctuation patterns after correction processing (hereinafter referred to as “correction at the start of fluctuation”). And a list of the contents thereof.

  In FIG. 28 (a), for example, when the offset value before correction at the start of change is “00H”, the winning lottery at the start of change (S409 in FIG. 24) and the symbol lottery (see FIG. The result of the determination based on S410 of 24 is “losing A”, and the number of the special figure 1 suspension balls at the start of the fluctuation indicates “0” (in the figure, “hold 0” to “hold 4” start the fluctuation) (Indicates the number of suspended balls at the time). Also, for example, when the pre-correction offset value at the time of winning is “04H”, the determination result based on the winning lottery and the symbol lottery at the start of variation for the special figure 2 operation holding ball is “losing A”, Special figure 2 The number of reserved balls for operation indicates “0”, and in addition, the offset value for variation pattern selection obtained by the special stop symbol creation process and its contents are shown (the symbol table shown in FIGS. (Refer to the “Offset value” column).

  Here, the pre-correction offset value at the time of winning (see FIG. 19 (a)) and the pre-correction offset value at the start of variation (see FIG. 28 (a)) are common offset values. , “Process for correcting to offset value for selecting variation pattern according to number of suspended balls” is performed. Specifically, the offset values 01H to 03H and 05H to 07H, which are vacant numbers, are added to the offset value “00H” or “04H” before correction at the start of the fluctuation, so that the offset values 01H to 03H and 05H to 07H, which are empty numbers, The number is corrected to an offset value corresponding to the number.

  Specifically, in the correction process of S441, the special symbol operation confirmation data is confirmed. If the special symbol type on the current fluctuation start side is special symbol 1, the current special symbol is set to the offset value “00H” before correction at the start of variation. If the special symbol type on the change start side is special symbol 2, the current special figure 2 active reserve ball number is added to the offset value “04H” before the change start correction ( S441). However, the “current number of pending balls for operation” to be added is the number of pending balls for operation that presupposes that the reserved balls for the current variable display operation will be digested. This is the number of active suspension balls obtained by the subtraction process in S403 of FIG.

  The fluctuation pattern selection offset value (offset value after fluctuation start correction) obtained by this correction process and its contents are as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, this offset value is used to select the desired “variation pattern distribution table first layer” from the variation pattern distribution table selection table (S441 to S443).

  When the correction process of S441 is completed, a variation pattern distribution table selection table is acquired (S442), and the variation pattern selection offset value corrected in S441 and the variation pattern distribution are referenced with reference to the variation pattern distribution table selection table. The fluctuation pattern distribution table first hierarchy corresponding to the designated number (Tcode) is acquired (S443).

  FIG. 29 shows a variation pattern distribution table selection table. In the variation pattern distribution table selection table of this embodiment, a plurality of types of variation pattern distribution table first layers associated with variation pattern selection offsets and variation pattern distribution designation numbers (Tcode) are defined. . Specifically, based on the variation pattern selection offset value and the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode), any one of the plurality of types of variation pattern distribution table first layer (H1 to H12, A1 to A6) is selected. One variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy is determined.

  The variation pattern distribution table selection table has the same basic configuration as the winning command distribution table selection table of FIG. That is, the winning command distribution table selection table stores the address value of the first level of the variation pattern distribution table according to the variation pattern selection offset value and the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode). In order to reduce the memory capacity and simplify the program, the data structure uses continuous addresses so as to correspond to the offset value for selecting the variation pattern. The selection of the first layer of the variation pattern distribution table is performed by first selecting a variation pattern distribution table selection table corresponding to the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) and then varying the pattern distribution according to the variation pattern selection offset value. Select the first table hierarchy. That is, in the variation pattern distribution table selection table selected for each variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode), the top address value that defines the first layer of the variation pattern distribution table is described. Then, the variation pattern selection table obtained by adding the variation pattern selection offset value acquired in S441 to obtain a relative address with respect to the head address, and specifying the address value of the target variation pattern distribution table first layer, The first hierarchy can be selected.

  Here, when the variation of the notice effect during the symbol variation display game is to be abundant, it is possible to select the variation pattern of the special symbol according to the gaming state and the number of suspended balls, of course, to further increase the gameability. In order to increase the number, it is possible to select a special symbol variation pattern that takes into account the number of reserved balls in one game state, and the special symbol variation pattern in another game state without considering the number of active reserve balls. It is desired to have a variety of gameplay that allows selection.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern distribution table selection table is defined as follows. Of the variation pattern allocation table selection tables, the variation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode) “00H” or “01H”, that is, the variation pattern allocation table selection table of “normal A” or “normal B” has the same winning type. Even so, the first variation layer of the variation pattern distribution table that is different depending on the number of suspended balls is selected (see the column of offset values 00H to 04H), while the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) “ In the variation pattern distribution table selection table of “02H”, that is, “normal C”, the same first variation pattern distribution table first layer is selected regardless of the number of active balls. In other words, in the variation pattern distribution table selection table of “normal A” or “normal B”, different table data (variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy H1 to H4) is stored in the memory area corresponding to the operation holding ball. In the “normal C” variation pattern distribution table selection table, the same table data (variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy H9) is stored in the memory area corresponding to the operation-pending ball.

  Here, the number of table data stored in the variation pattern distribution table selection table corresponding to each gaming state (variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode)) (the number of the first layer of the variation pattern distribution table) If they are different, it is necessary to provide an offset value for selecting a variation pattern corresponding to each gaming state, which complicates the processing and increases the control burden. Therefore, in this embodiment, the number of table data stored in the variation pattern distribution table selection table for each gaming state is the same, and there is no need to separately define a variation pattern selection offset value corresponding to each gaming state. , Reduce the control burden.

(B) Fluctuation pattern distribution table second hierarchy determination process (S444 to S445)
After obtaining the variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy in the process of S443, the CPU 201 obtains the variation pattern random value 1 stored in the determination random number storage area of the RAM 203 (S444), and the variation pattern distribution With reference to the first layer of the table, “variation start command data 1” and “variation pattern distribution table second layer” corresponding to the random number 1 for variation pattern are acquired (S445).

  With reference to FIGS. 30 and 31, the first hierarchy of the variation pattern distribution table will be described. FIG. 30 shows the first level of the hit variation pattern distribution table selected at the time of hitting, and FIG. 31 shows the first level of the shift variation pattern allocation table selected at the time of loss.

  As shown in the figure, the hit fluctuation pattern distribution table first hierarchy includes a plurality of types of hit fluctuation pattern distribution table first hierarchy “A1 to A6”, and the loss fluctuation pattern distribution table first hierarchy includes A plurality of types of loss variation pattern distribution table first layers H1 to H12 are included. The first layer of the variation pattern distribution table is mainly used for determining the variation pattern type.

  Each variation pattern distribution table first layer is associated with a variation pattern random value 1, a variation start command data 1 and a determination region (determination value) for determining the second variation pattern distribution table layer. More specifically, the variation start command data 1 and the variation pattern distribution table second hierarchy are determined depending on which determination value the variation pattern random value 1 belongs to. ing. In the figure, as in the case of the winning command distribution table described above, the determination value is omitted and only the selection rate is shown.

  Here, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, the relationship between the first layer of the variation pattern distribution table and the winning command distribution table (the relationship between the prefetch variation pattern and the basic pattern) will be described.

  Comparison of the above-mentioned winning variation pattern distribution table first layer (FIG. 30) used in the variation start processing and the winning command distribution table (FIG. 22) used in the winning processing (prefetch determination). In this case, the “hit variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy A1 to A6” and the “winning winning command distribution tables a1 to a6” use the same random number value 1 for the variation pattern and use the same variation pattern contents (basic pattern). And the contents of the look-ahead variation pattern) are determined, and the determination values for determining the variation pattern are configured to match in each table. Specifically, for example, referring to the hit variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy A2 in FIG. 30 as a representative, the content is that the variation pattern random value 1 is in the range of determination values 0 to 49 (distribution). “Weak SP reach A” is selected when it belongs to the value “50” description column), and “strong SP reach” is selected when it belongs to the range of the judgment values 50 to 129 (description column of the distribution value “80”). If “A” is selected and belongs to the range of determination values 130 to 168 (corresponding to the description column of the distribution value “39”), “weak SP reach B” is selected and the range of determination values 169 to 238 (distribution) In the case of belonging to the value “80” column), “strong SP reach B” is selected. On the other hand, referring to the winning prize command distribution table a2 in FIG. 22, the content of the random number value 1 for the variation pattern is in the range of the determination values 0 to 49 (corresponding to the description column of the distribution value “50”). “Weak SP reach A” is selected if it belongs, and “strong SP reach A” is selected if it belongs to the range of determination values 50 to 129 (corresponding to the column for the distribution value “80”). If it belongs to the range of 130 to 168 (corresponding to the description column of the distribution value “39”), “weak SP reach B” is selected, and the range of the determination values 169 to 238 (the description of the distribution value “80” is described). (Corresponding to the column) indicates that “strong SP reach B” is selected (similar to the other). That is, there is a discrepancy between the look-ahead variation pattern for one activated ball and the variation pattern of the special symbol when the activated ball is actually subjected to the variation display operation (variation pattern at the beginning of variation). (See the “prefetching variation pattern designation content” column in FIGS. 22 and 23 and the “first layer determination content” column in FIGS. 30 and 31).

  The reason for this is as follows. Regarding the effect control, at the time of winning (when prefetching is determined), the main control unit 50 sends a “hold addition command” including prefetch fluctuation pattern information to the effect control unit 50, and the effect control unit 51 that receives this sends the hold Based on the addition command, effect control related to the pre-reading notice effect is performed. On the other hand, at the start of change, the main control unit 50 sends a “change pattern designation command” including change pattern information at the start of change to the effect control unit 51. Receiving this, the effect control unit 51 performs effect control related to the notice effect in the symbol variation display game based on the variation pattern designation command. For this reason, if the information about the prefetch variation pattern received by the production control unit 51 and the information about the basic pattern of the variation pattern at the start of the variation do not match, the content of the prefetch notice effect and the symbol variation display game The content of the notice effect will be inconsistent, and not only will the significance of providing the pre-read notice effect be lost, but it will also cause distrust to the gaming machine and reduce the player's willingness to play. It is. As such a case, for example, the hold display relating to the pre-reading notice effect changes to a lustrous “rainbow” and the “predictive pre-reading notice effect” that informs the jackpot winning is confirmed. There is a case where the result of the symbol variation display game for the operation holding ball becomes “losing”. If such cases occur frequently, distrust of the gaming machine may be caused, and the player's willingness to play may be reduced.

  For the above reason, in the present embodiment, the pre-reading variation pattern and the basic pattern at the start of variation are closely related, and when the production control unit 51 determines these productions, both contents are inconsistent as much as possible. I try not to let you.

  However, as an exceptional production mode, a production mode in which “the content of the pre-reading notice effect ≠ the content of the basic pattern”, that is, a production mode in which a contradiction may occur that “the content of the pre-reading fluctuation pattern ≠ the content of the fluctuation pattern at the start of the fluctuation” (Contradiction effect) may be included. For example, even if the hold display related to the pre-reading notice effect is a “red” display that increases the expectation of winning a big hit, during the symbol variation display game for the operation holding ball, there is no hot notice effect. If the “red” display is, for example, “SP reach confirmation” hold display, the target action ball is the target. An example of such an effect is that the N reach is made to appear during the symbol variation display game. In order to prevent the player from feeling distrust due to the contradiction, such a performance mode is selected with a very low probability in the case of a loss, and most of them are selected only in the case of a big win. It is preferable to select only when winning a big hit. In this way, when the contradictory effect occurs, the contradictory effect can be made to function as a kind of premium effect such that the degree of expectation for winning the big hit is extremely increased or the big win winning decision is notified. The “contradiction effect” as described above is effective in enhancing the fun of the game in that the result is contrary to the expectation after deceiving the player temporarily.

  In the case of a loss, as in the case of the hit described above, the look-ahead variation pattern and the basic pattern at the start of variation are closely related, and when the production control unit 51 determines these productions, The content is not contradicted.

  Specifically, the loss variation pattern distribution table first layer (FIG. 31) used in the variation start process and the lose prize command distribution table (FIG. 23) used in the winning process (prefetch determination) are shown. In comparison, the contents of the basic pattern determined in accordance with the random number 1 for the fluctuation pattern in the loss fluctuation pattern distribution table first hierarchy H1, H5 to H12 and the determination value for determining the basic pattern are the lost prize command In the distribution tables h1 to h9, the contents of the prefetch fluctuation pattern determined according to the random number 1 for fluctuation pattern and the determination value for determining the prefetch fluctuation pattern are used. As in the case of winning as described above, the contents of both of the look-ahead change pattern and the basic pattern at the start of change are closely related to each other when the effect control unit 51 determines these effects. (Refer to the “prefetching variation pattern designation content” column in FIGS. 22 and 23 and the “first layer determination content” column in FIGS. 30 and 31). Note that the loss variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy H2 to H4 does not correspond to any of the loss winning command distribution tables, but in the case of “Special Figure 1 Loss A”, the operation holding ball The content of the basic pattern that can be selected here is the same as that of the first step H1 of the loss variation pattern distribution table, and only the selection rate is different. Loss fluctuation pattern distribution table first hierarchy H2 to H4 is based on the presence of “indefinite (ordinary fluctuation pattern or reach fluctuation pattern designation)” in the loss winning command distribution table h1 and the basics at the start of fluctuation. It is related to the pattern so that no problems occur.

  Note that the first level of the loss variation pattern distribution table of the present embodiment includes the following characteristic elements. Focusing on the loss variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy H5 and H7, both of these are selected in the case of “Special Figure 1 Loss B”, and the loss variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy H5 is The “normal A” and loss variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy H5 is selected in the case of “normal B” (see FIG. 29). Here, referring to FIG. 31, one of the two basic patterns (weak SP reach A or strong SP reach A) is selected as one basic pattern, Each selectivity is different. Specifically, in the loss fluctuation pattern distribution table first hierarchy H5, the weak SP reach A has a relatively higher selection rate than the strong SP reach A, and the loss fluctuation pattern distribution table first hierarchy H5. On the contrary, in H7, the strong SP reach A has a higher selectivity than the strong SP reach A.

  When attention is paid to the loss variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy H6, H8, these are all selected in the case of “Special Figure 1 Loss C”, and the loss variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy. H6 is selected when “normal A” and the loss variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy H8 is “normal B” (see FIG. 29). Here, referring to FIG. 31, one of the two basic patterns (weak SP reach B or strong SP reach B) is selected as one basic pattern, Each selectivity is different. Specifically, in the loss variation pattern distribution table first layer H6, the weak SP reach B has a relatively higher selection rate than the strong SP reach B, and the loss variation pattern distribution table first layer H6. On the contrary, in H8, the strong SP reach B has a higher selectivity than the strong SP reach B.

  This is the appearance of a reach production with a relatively high probability of winning a big hit when winning wins B and C during “normal B” compared to winning wins B and C during “normal A” This means that the rate increases, and in the present embodiment, the “normal B” is more likely to win the big win than the “normal A”, in other words, “normal B” The opportunity to give the player a sense of expectation for winning the jackpot can be relatively increased. As a result, when the player is in the “normal B” state, the player can be given more sense of winning big wins, and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

(C) Fluctuation pattern determination processing (S446 to S447)
Next, the variation pattern determination process (S446 to S447) will be described. After acquiring the change start command data 1 and the change pattern distribution table second hierarchy in the process of S445, the CPU 201 acquires the change pattern random value 2 stored in the determination random number storage area of the RAM 203 (S446). Then, referring to the second hierarchy of the variation pattern distribution table, “variation start command data 2” and “variation time table” corresponding to the random number 2 for variation pattern are acquired (S447).

  With reference to FIGS. 32 and 33, the second hierarchy of the variation pattern distribution table will be described. FIG. 32 shows a “hit variation pattern distribution table second hierarchy” selected by the first hierarchy of the hit variation pattern distribution table, and FIG. 33 shows a “loss variation pattern distribution table selected by the first variation pattern distribution table. The minute table second hierarchy "is shown.

  As shown in the drawing, the hit fluctuation pattern distribution table second hierarchy of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of hit fluctuation pattern distribution tables second hierarchy AA1 to AA9. Further, the second level of the loss variation pattern distribution table includes a plurality of types of loss variation pattern distribution tables second levels HH1 to HH12. These second variation pattern distribution table layers are mainly used to identify individual variation patterns included in the variation pattern types determined in the first variation pattern distribution table layer.

  Each variation pattern distribution table second hierarchy includes a variation pattern random number value 2, a variation start command data 2, and a determination region (determination value) for determining a variation time table in association with each other. Specifically, the change start command data 2 and the change time table are determined depending on which determination value the change pattern random value 2 belongs to. In the figure, as in the case of the winning command distribution table (FIGS. 22 and 23) already described, the determination value is omitted and only the selection rate is shown.

  When the “change start command data 2” is determined, the change pattern at the start of change, which is the specific content of the basic pattern, is determined. For example, when the content of the variation start command data 1 determined in the first layer of the variation pattern distribution table is the variation pattern type “weak SP reach A”, it is determined in the second layer of the variation pattern distribution table. The specific content of the “weak SP reach A”, that is, one of “weak SP reach A1 to weak SP reach A3” in the “weak SP reach A” type is determined.

  The “variation time table” includes “TIMTBL-A1 to TIMTBL-A21” determined in the second hierarchy of the hit variation pattern distribution table and the variation time table “determined in the second variation pattern distribution table”. A plurality of types of variation time tables of “TIMTBL-H1 to TIMTBL-H24” are included. When this variation time table is determined, the variation time of the special symbol is determined, and this variation time becomes the execution time of the current symbol variation display game (design game).

  The “variation time table” includes “TIMTBL-A1 to TIMTBL-A21” determined in the second hierarchy of the hit variation pattern distribution table and the variation time table “determined in the second variation pattern distribution table”. A plurality of types of variation time tables of “TIMTBL-H1 to TIMTBL-H24” are included. When this variation time table is determined, the variation time of the special symbol is determined, and this variation time becomes the execution time of the current symbol variation display game (design game).

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the following characteristic elements are provided for the special variation pattern (variation pattern on the special symbol 2 side) related to the special symbol 2 (special symbol 2 operation holding ball). 29, the variation pattern distribution table selection table of FIG. 29, the first variation pattern allocation table of FIG. 30, the first variation layer of the variation variation pattern distribution table of FIG. 31, the second variation of the variation variation pattern distribution table ( This will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, referring to the variation pattern distribution table selection table of FIG. 29, “Special Figure 2 Hold 0 Loss A” to “Special Figure 2 Hold 3 Loss A” (offset values “04H” to “07H after change start correction”). )), “Special Figure 2 Loss B” (same offset value “0AH”), and “Special Figure 2 Loss C” (same offset value “0BH”), “Normal A” and “Normal B” ( In the case of the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) “01H” “02H”), only the loss variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy H4 is selected. In the case of “normal C”, the loss variation pattern distribution is selected. Only the table first hierarchy H9 is selected.

  With respect to the loss variation pattern distribution table first layers H4 and H9, referring to the first variation layer of the loss variation pattern distribution table in FIG. 31, the first variation H4 of the loss variation pattern distribution table is only “normal variation 3” type. , And the loss variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy H9 designates only the “special normal variation” type (normal variation pattern type for normal C). In other words, the “normal A” to “normal C” state is “no electric support”, and the “normal fluctuation pattern” for a non-reach effect that does not go through the reach state in the case of a loss winning in this electric no support state. "Only the type" is specified. For example, when referring to the loss variation pattern distribution table second hierarchy HH3 and HH9 determined by the loss variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy H4 and H9, the specific variation pattern is as follows. In the case of “normal A” and “normal B”, “normal fluctuation 3 s (variation time 3 seconds)”, and in the case of “normal C”, “special normal fluctuation 10 s (variation time 10 seconds)”. In the present embodiment, the “normal variation 3” type has a single “normal variation 3 s (variation time 3 seconds), and the“ special normal variation ”type has a single“ special normal variation 10 s (variation time 10 seconds). The present invention is not limited to this. Each variation type may include a plurality of types of normal variation patterns.

  Further, the loss variation pattern selected during “normal C” in the present embodiment includes the following characteristic elements. Referring to the column “Normal C” (variation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode) “02H”) in the variation pattern allocation table selection table of FIG. 29, during “normal C”, regardless of the number of suspended balls. The loss variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy H9, H10 is selected. However, the loss variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy H10 is selected according to the type of loss, and in this embodiment, “Special Figure 1 Loss B” (offset value after variation start correction “08H”), and “Special This is selected in the case of FIG. 1 lose C ”(same offset value“ 09H ”). In addition, as described above, the loss variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy H9 designates only the “special normal variation” type (normal variation pattern type for normal C). In general, even if there is no electric support, the number of balls that can be activated can be changed in a relatively short period of time. If there is a change in the number according to the number of active balls to be used, it is possible to select an effect time (design) for each symbol variation display game. The execution time of the variable display game can be changed, and various effects can be generated (as such a gaming state, “normal A” and “normal C” are used in this embodiment. (See FIG. 29 in particular)). However, if the effect time of the symbol variation display game is changed according to the number of suspended balls, the effect time of the symbol variation display game changes frequently in a short period of time, and it spans multiple symbol variation display games. Thus, it may be difficult to continuously develop productions that are closely related (for example, story-style productions tailored to a story).

  In addition, it is highly possible that the number of active holding balls when this symbol variation display game is started and the number of active holding balls when the game is over are different, and the variation pattern of the special symbol changes depending on the number of active holding balls. When doing so, it is not possible to predict the performance time of the next symbol variation display game. In addition, when making the above narrative effect appear, it is conceivable to use a pre-reading notice effect. Therefore, the number of times is limited up to the maximum number of reserved storage (in this embodiment, 4 times). That is, the problem is that, firstly, there is a possibility that the production time will change for each symbol variation display game, and secondly, the above-mentioned close relationship is exceeded beyond the maximum number of games of 4 times. The point that the production which it has cannot be shown is mentioned.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to suppress the occurrence of the length of the production time as much as possible, a specific gaming state (usually C) in which the variation pattern is selected regardless of the number of the operation-pending balls is provided, and the specific gaming state By setting the number of times of continuation (number of symbol variation display games (number of variations of special symbols)) to a number exceeding at least the maximum number of reserved memories, it is possible to easily develop such a narrative style effect for a long period of time. I am doing so. In particular, in the modified example provided with the function of latent probability change as described above, when the control of the latent probability change is executed with “normal C”, it acts as a gaming state in which the jackpot lottery probability can be concealed. Under the state, it is very effective to improve the fun of the game by developing a narrative-like effect that gives the expectation of a high probability state over a relatively long number of games. In the case of ST machines, in order to leave the player with a high probability of expectation, if “normal C” is repeated S times and the specified ST number is T times, “maximum number of reserved memories (4 times) It is preferable to satisfy the relationship <S ≦ T ”. More preferably, “the maximum number of reserved memories (4 times) <S <T”. In the case of the above “maximum reserved storage number (4 times) <S <T”, “normal C” ends and “normal A” is shifted to before “normal ST” ends, but from “normal C” Even after shifting to “normal A”, the expectation of the high probability state remains until the above-mentioned prescribed number of STs is completed. The reason is that the player cannot accurately know the internal gaming state. Therefore, even if the transition from “normal C” to “normal A” in the low probability state is made, the player will enjoy the game with an expectation of the high probability state until the specified number of STs is completed. It becomes like this. As a result, it is possible to increase the operating rate of the gaming machine, rather than having a relationship of “maximum reserved storage number (4 times) <S = T”.

  In this embodiment, in the case of “Special Figure 1 Loss B” or “Special Figure 1 Loss C” in normal C, the “special reach” type of the variation pattern with reach (variation pattern type with reach for normal C) is set. (See the column of “variation pattern distribution table first layer H10” in FIGS. 29 and 31). However, in the case of a loss in “normal C”, a configuration with no reach variation pattern may be selected, and only a “special normal variation 10 s” that is a normal variation pattern may be selected. In this way, when a loss is won, only the “special normal fluctuation 10s” having the same fluctuation pattern is selected each time, regardless of the number of suspended balls and the type of loss. As a result, as long as the game continues to win, the game progresses while the execution time of the symbol variation display game for each time, that is, the production time has the same time width, so in developing the narrative-like production, Placed under active gaming conditions. Also, in the case of a big win, a specific performance (for example, special reach 1 to 3) specified by the hit fluctuation pattern can be generated. When a special effect such as an epilogue effect (in this case, an aspect of a reach effect based on special reach 1 to 3) occurs, a big win winning decision (may include a small win) can be notified. Become. In addition, the above “story-style production” is, for example, a “combat production (fighting production where the enemy falls when winning a big hit. Defeat production that receives an attack from the enemy when winning a win)” ”Or“ Storyline production (when the big hit is won, the final story production of the last story of the story, and when the loser is won, the story continues) ” Giving a predetermined command to the player every time the game is executed. “Directing effect (for example, giving a button notice effect and depressing the enemy by pressing the effect button!”) There is no particular limitation as long as some story development can be made, such as an instruction unachieved effect in which the enemy remains at the time of winning the loss.

(D) Special symbol variation time setting process (S448)
Returning to the description of FIG. 27 again, the special symbol variation time setting process (S448) will be described next. After obtaining the variation time table in the process of S447, the CPU 201 refers to the obtained variation time table and stores the variation time of the special symbol in the “special symbol accessory operation timer” (S448). The “special symbol accessory operation timer” is one of timer management areas in the RAM 203 that manages timers related to game operation control of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In such a timer management area, there are a special symbol determination timer, which will be described later, in addition to the special symbol accessory operation timer.

(E) Fluctuation pattern designation command creation processing (S449)
Next, based on the “variation start command data 1” acquired in the process of S445 and the “variation start command data 2” acquired in the process of S447, a “variation pattern designation command” for designating a variation pattern at the start of the variation is generated. Create (S449).

  Then, the variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control unit 51 (S450: variation pattern designation command transmission process). Thus, the special symbol variation pattern creation process is exited and the process proceeds to S413 in FIG.

  34 and 35 show a list of variation pattern designation commands created by the variation pattern designation command creation processing in S449. FIG. 34 shows a list of hit variation pattern designation commands, and FIG. 35 is a list showing a list of loss variation pattern designation commands.

  The “variation pattern designation command” is one of the production control commands, and is composed of 2 bytes. The variation pattern designation command of this embodiment includes a plurality of types of commands, “variation patterns A1 to A21” as hit variation pattern designation commands and “variation patterns H1 to H24” as loss variation pattern designation commands. When this variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control unit 51, a decorative symbol designation command is transmitted subsequently (S415 in FIG. 24). Upon receiving these commands, the effect control unit 51 determines an effect appearing in the current symbol variation display game based on information included in each command, and performs an effect control process based on the effect. Thus, an effect during the symbol variation display game is realized.

  Next, with reference to the list of loss variation pattern designation commands in FIG. 35, the gaming state viewed from the viewpoint of the variation time defined in various variation patterns will be described.

  The normal variation pattern of the present embodiment includes “normal variation 12s (variation time 12 seconds)” (variation pattern H1) and “normal variation 8s (variation time 8) that can be selected during“ normal A ”or“ normal B ”. Second) "(variation pattern H2), and" normal variation 3s (variation time 3 seconds) "(variation pattern H3)," special normal variation (variation time 10 seconds) "(variation pattern) that can be selected during 'normal C' H17), and “normal fluctuation 2s during fluctuation (2 seconds of fluctuation)” (fluctuation pattern H21) that can be selected during the “probability change state”.

(D-1: High-speed fluctuation state)
Of these normal variation patterns, attention is paid to “normal variation 2s during probability variation”. This “normal variation 2s during probability change” is a variation pattern in which a relatively short variation time is defined, and in this embodiment, the variation pattern in which the shortest variation time is defined among all variation patterns. . Here, in the loss variation pattern in the “probability variation state”, the “normal variation 2s during probability variation” that is a single variation pattern is set, and the “winning loss A” has the highest winning probability among the loss types. This is the normal variation pattern selected. Therefore, in the case of the loss winning in the “probable change state”, a high-speed fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time width of the special symbol is “2 seconds” is selected with high probability. That is, during the probability variation state, the average digestion time of the symbol variation display game (the average time of the symbol variation display game per game, or the time of the symbol variation display game per unit time) is larger than that of other probability variation states. It is placed under a “high-speed fluctuation state” that becomes relatively short.

  Such “high-speed fluctuating state” is mainly useful in a gaming state in which importance is placed on the game characteristics such as “increase the average digestion speed of the game and increase the time efficiency regarding the progress of the game”. In particular, during the probabilistic state, the game state has been devised to improve the game digestion speed per unit time and make it easier to win big hits. Become. When placed under such a gaming state, there are many players who want to get a big hit faster than enjoying the production. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the “high-speed fluctuation state” is generated when the probability variation state is in effect. If the “short time state” is configured to be generated, the lottery lottery probability is in a low probability state, but the lottery number improvement state becomes “electric support support state + special symbol short time state”. Also in this case, the “high-speed fluctuation state” may be generated in the same manner as the “probability change state” described above.

(D-2: Low speed fluctuation state)
For the above "high-speed fluctuation state", multiple types of fluctuation patterns with relatively long fluctuation times such as "normal fluctuation 12s (fluctuation time 12 seconds)" and "normal fluctuation 8s (fluctuation time 8 seconds)" are selected. In a game state that is likely to be played, the game is placed under a “low-speed fluctuation state” in which the average digestion time of the symbol fluctuation display game is relatively long. Under such a “low speed fluctuation state”, the average digestion time of the symbol fluctuation display game is longer than that of the “high speed fluctuation state”, but instead, the production time can be made longer. It is useful in a gaming state where emphasis is placed on gameplay such as “enjoy”. In the gaming state where the probability of winning a big hit is low or the possibility is high, there are many players who want to enjoy the production while enjoying the production, contrary to the above-mentioned probability variation state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the case of “normal A” or “normal B”, the “low-speed fluctuation state” is generated.

(D-3: Quasi-constant velocity fluctuation state)
Further, in this embodiment, as in the case of “normal C”, regardless of the number of suspended balls, “special normal fluctuation 10 s (variation time 10 seconds)” is selected with a high probability at the time of loss, and each time A “quasi-constant speed variation state” is generated in which the digest time of the symbol variation display game is substantially constant. Under such a “quasi-constant speed variation state”, as described above, the execution time of the symbol variation display game for each time, that is, the performance time is almost constant, and the game proceeds multiple times (especially This is a special gaming state in which an effect having a close relationship (story-like effect of tailoring a story) can be generated across the symbol variation display game having a number greater than the maximum number of reserved memories. Even in the “probability change state”, the “normal change 2s during probability change” is selected with a high probability at the time of losing regardless of the number of suspended balls. I can say that. In the “normal C” and “probability change state” of the present embodiment, a “variation pattern with reach” having a variation time (direction time) longer than the “normal variation pattern” at the time of loss can be selected. A configuration in which no variation pattern is selected or a configuration in which the selection rate of the variation pattern with reach is extremely low may be employed. Also in this case, it becomes a “quasi-constant speed fluctuation state”, which is effective in generating the narrative effect.

  Next, the special symbol changing process (S307) will be described. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol changing process (S307) of FIG.

  In FIG. 36, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the special symbol accessory action timer is zero, that is, whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed (S451). If the special symbol feature action timer is not zero (S451: NO), the special symbol change time has not yet elapsed, that is, the special symbol is changing, so this special symbol change processing is performed without doing anything. Exit.

  If the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes zero (S451: YES), a “variation stop command” indicating that the variation of the special symbol has ended is transmitted to the effect control unit 51 as an effect control command (S452). . By this change stop command, the production control unit 51 side grasps that the special symbol change display game has ended after the change time of the special symbol has elapsed, and stops and displays (decision display) the decorative symbol currently being displayed in the change display. As a result, the decorative symbol variation display game is also terminated along with the termination of the special symbol variation display game.

  Next, as a setting process at the time of stoppage of the special symbol fluctuation, the special symbol determination signal output time (for example, 100 ms) is stored in the special symbol determination timer of the RAM 203, and the fixed display time (for example, 500 ms) is stored in the special symbol accessory operation timer. ), The special symbol operation status is switched to “Checking (03H)” (03H is stored in the special symbol operation status), 00H (OFF state) is stored in the special symbol variation flag, and the special symbol 1 variation counter is stored. Then, 00H is stored in the special symbol 2 fluctuation counter and cleared (S453), and the processing during special symbol fluctuation is exited. The “special symbol determination signal output time” is a margin time for securing an output time of a special symbol determination signal for notifying that the special symbol has been determined and displayed from the frame external terminal board 21 to the hall computer. is there. The “determined display time” is a time (stop display time) for holding the stop display when the special symbol change display is finished and the special symbol is stopped.

  When the process of S453 is completed, the special symbol changing process is exited, the special symbol display data update process of S309 in FIG. Proceed to the management process.

  Next, the special symbol confirmation time processing (S308) will be described. 37 and 38 are flowcharts showing details of the special symbol confirmation time processing (S308) of FIG.

  37 and 38, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is zero (S471). Here, a “determined display time” is set in the special symbol accessory operation timer (see S453 in FIG. 36). Until the special symbol accessory action timer becomes zero (S471: NO), the process is terminated during this special symbol confirmation time without doing anything.

  If the special symbol feature action timer becomes zero (S471: YES), the special symbol movement status is switched to “standby (01H)”, assuming that the special symbol variation display game is finished (special symbol action status). 01H) (S472), the game state determination number (YJ) corresponding to the current game state is stored in the game state determination area of the RAM 203 (S473).

  Next, the big hit determination flag is acquired, and the state of the big hit determination flag is determined (S474).

  If the big hit determination flag is ON (= 5 AH) (S474: = 5 AH) in the determination of S474, various setting processes when the big hit symbol is stopped are performed (S475). Here, as various setting processes (pre-start process of the big hit game) at the time of the big hit symbol stop, 00H (OFF state) is stored in the big hit determination flag, 5AH (ON state) is stored in the condition device operation flag, General power release extended state flag, normal symbol short state flag, normal symbol probable state flag, special symbol short state flag, special symbol probable state flag, special symbol short time counter, special symbol probable number counter, and special symbol variation count 00H (OFF state) is stored in each of the counters, 00H (normal A specification) is stored in the variation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode), and the gaming state notification LED output number is designated to turn on / off the gaming state notification LED. 00H is stored, and the process during this special symbol confirmation time is exited. The “gaming state notification LED” is state notification means for notifying current game state information. The gaming state notification LED (state notification unit) of the present embodiment is used to notify whether or not the special symbol time-short state is set. The CPU 201 changes the notification mode of the game state notification LED (state notification means) according to the game state notification LED output number. For example, if the gaming state notification LED output number is “00H”, it means that the current state is not the special symbol short state (gaming state notification LED: off state (non-special symbol short state notification), and “01H”. Now, it is informed that it is in the special symbol short-time state (game state notification LED: lighting state (special symbol short-time state notification).

  If it is determined in S474 that the big hit determination flag is OFF (= 00H) (S474: ≠ 5AH), then the small hit determination flag is acquired and the state of the small hit determination flag is determined (S476). When the small hit determination flag is OFF (= 00H) (S476: ≠ 5AH), the process proceeds to S478. When the small hit determination flag is ON (= 5 AH) (S476: = 5 AH), various setting processes when the small hit symbol is stopped are performed (S477). Here, 00H (OFF state) is stored in the small hit determination flag, and 5AH (ON state) is stored in the small hit determination flag as various setting processes (small hit game start pre-processing) when the small hit symbol is stopped. When the various setting processes at the time of the small hit symbol stop are completed, the process proceeds to S478.

  When the processing proceeds to S478, it is determined whether or not the special symbol time reduction counter (remaining number of times of the special symbol time reduction state) is zero (S478). If the special symbol time counter is zero (S478: YES), the process proceeds to S483 without doing anything.

  If the special symbol short-time counter is not zero (S478: NO), the special symbol short-time counter is decremented by 1 (S479) as the digest of the current fluctuation count, and the special symbol short-time counter after subtraction is zero. It is determined whether or not (S480).

  If the special symbol short-time counter after subtraction is not zero (S480: NO), the number of end times of the special symbol short-time state has not reached 100, so the process proceeds to S483 without doing anything.

  When the special symbol short time counter after subtraction is zero (S480: YES), the setting processing at the time short end is performed on the assumption that the number of end times of the special symbol short state has reached 100 (S481). Here, 00H (OFF state) is changed for each of the utility power release extended state flag, the normal symbol time-short state flag, the normal symbol probability change state flag, and the special symbol time-short state flag as setting processing at the time-short-time end. 00H is stored in the pattern allocation designation number (Tcode), and 00H (non-special symbol time-short state designation) is stored in the gaming status notification LED output number. As a result, from the next game, the player is placed in a state without power support.

  When the setting processing at the time-short end in S481 is finished, a “short-time end command” including the special symbol time-short state including the end information (non-electric support state transition information) is transmitted to the effect control unit 51 as the effect control command (S482). . This “short-time end command” is a kind of “game state designation command” for designating the current game state or notifying that the game state is to be transferred. With this command, the effect control unit 51 receives power from the next game. Know that there is no support. In the present embodiment, when the transition from the electric support state to the no electric support state is the same as the transition from the probability change state to the normal A, the presentation control unit 51 receives this “short time end command”. For example, when starting the next decorative symbol variation display game, the background image (background effect) for “normal A effect mode” is switched to perform effect control processing under the effect mode, or as the launch position For example, an effect control process for causing a “launching position guidance effect (left-handed notification effect)” to be directed to aim at the leftward flow path 3b is performed.

  Next, when processing proceeds to S483, it is determined whether or not the special symbol probability variation counter (remaining ST count) is zero (S483).

  If the special symbol probability variation counter is zero (S483: YES), the process proceeds to S488.

  When the special symbol probability variation counter is not zero (S483: NO), the special symbol probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (S484), and the special symbol probability variation counter after the subtraction is zero. It is determined whether or not (S485).

  If the special symbol probability variation counter after subtraction is not zero (S485: NO), since the ST specified number of times (100 times) has not been reached, the process proceeds to S487 without doing anything.

  If the special symbol probability variation counter after the subtraction is zero (S485: YES), the special symbol variation count reaches 100 times the ST prescribed count, and setting processing at the end of probability variation is performed (S486). Here, as a transition setting process to the normal gaming state at the end of the probability variation state, the utility model open extended state flag, normal symbol short state flag, normal symbol certain state variation flag, special symbol short state flag, special symbol certain variation state 00H (OFF state) is stored in each of the flags, 00H is stored in the variation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode), and 00H (non-special symbol time-short state designation) is stored in the gaming state notification LED output number. Thereby, from the next game, the jackpot lottery probability is placed from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  When the setting process at the end of the probability change in S486 is completed, the process proceeds to S487, and whether or not the special symbol variation number counter is zero, that is, the gaming state transition specified number of times (at the time of “normal B” transition: gaming state transition regulation) It is determined whether or not the number of times 100 is “normal C” transition: 15 times or 30 times) is zero (S487).

  If the special symbol variation number counter is zero (S487: YES), the special symbol confirmation time is exited without doing anything.

  If the special symbol variation counter is not zero (S487: NO), the special symbol variation counter is decremented by 1 as the digest of the current variation (S488), and the special symbol variation counter after the subtraction is zero. It is determined whether or not (S489).

  If the special symbol variation counter after subtraction is not zero (S489: NO), it is determined that the prescribed number of game state transitions has not been reached, and nothing is done during this special symbol confirmation time.

  If the special symbol variation count counter after subtraction is zero (S489: YES), the transition setting process to “normal A” is performed on the assumption that the special symbol variation count has reached the prescribed game state transition count (S490). Here, “00H (ordinary A designation)” is stored in the fluctuation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) as the transition setting process to “normal A”. As a result, the selection condition for the variation pattern of the special symbol is changed. This S490 process functions as a selection condition switching means for switching and controlling the selection condition of the special symbol variation pattern based on the establishment of a predetermined selection change condition. Thereby, in the next special symbol variation display game, the variation pattern of the special symbol in “normal A” is selected.

  Next, a “game state designation command” including “normal A” transition information is transmitted to the effect control unit 51 as an effect control command (S491). With this “game state designation command”, the effect control unit 51 recognizes that “normal B” or “normal C” is ended and “normal A” is set from the next game. Thereby, when starting the decoration pattern variation display game to be performed next, the effect control unit 51 switches to the background image (background effect) for the “normal A effect mode” and performs the effect control process under the effect mode. Do.

  As described above, when the special symbol confirmation process is completed, the special symbol display data update process of S309 in FIG. 11 is performed, then the special symbol management process is exited, and the special electric accessory management process of S60 of FIG. 5 is performed. move on.

  Next, the special electric accessory management process (S060) in FIG. 5 will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing details of the special electric accessory management process in S060.

  In FIG. 39, the CPU 201 first determines the state of the small hitting flag (S501). When the small hitting flag is ON (= 5AH) (S501: = 5AH), small hit processing is performed to control a series of operations of the special variable winning device 50 related to the small hit game (S504). Exit the special electric property management process.

  When the small hitting flag is in the OFF state (= 00H) (S501: ≠ 5AH), the state of the condition device operation flag is then determined (S502). When the condition device operation flag is in the OFF state (= 00H) (S502: ≠ 5AH), in this case, it is not in the small hit game (S501: ≠ 5AH) and is not in the big hit game. Exit from the property management process.

  When the condition device operation flag is in the ON state (= 5 AH) (S502: = 5AH), processing according to the special electric accessory operation status (00H to 04H) is performed (S503: special electric accessory status branching process). The “special symbol operation status” is a status value indicating the behavior of the special prize opening 22, and this status value is changed according to the processing state and stored in the special symbol operation status storage area of the RAM 203.

  In the special symbol movement status branch process of S503, the special symbol movement status is any of "starting process (00H)", "operation starting process (01H)", "continuation determination (03H)", and "ending process (04H)" Depending on the status value, the corresponding process is called and executed. Specifically, when the operation status of the special electric accessory is “starting process (00H)”, the big hit starting process (S505) is performed. When the operation status is “operation starting process (01H)”, the special electric combination is performed. When the object operation start process (S506) is in operation (02H) ", the special electric accessory operation process (S507) is performed. When the" continuation determination is in progress (03H) ", the special electric actor operation is performed. When the continuation determination process (S508) is “ending process (04H)”, the jackpot end process (S509) is called and executed. By these processes, the operation of the special variable winning device 50 related to the big hit game is controlled.

  Here, “being started (00H)” indicates that the player is in a standby state before the jackpot game starts, and “operation start process (01H)” is that the player is in a standby state before starting the round game. “In operation (02H)” indicates that a round game is being executed, and “Continuing determination (03H)” indicates that it is being determined whether or not to continue the next round game. “Big jackpot end process in progress (04H)” indicates that the big hit game is ending.

  When any one of the processes of S505 to S509 is completed, the special electric accessory management process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the right-handed notification information management process of S061 in FIG.

  At the start of the big hit game, the special electric accessory operation status is set to “starting process (00H)” of the initial status value. Therefore, when a big hit is made, first, the big hit starting process is performed.

  In this jackpot start process (S505 in FIG. 39), 5AH (ON state) is stored in the accessory continuous operation device operation flag, and the special electric accessory operation status is switched to “operation start process (01H)” (special electric drive). 01H is stored in the accessory operation status), and 01H is stored in the continuous number counter. The above-mentioned “actual accessory continuous actuating device operation flag” is a flag for designating the operating state of the accessory continuous actuating device. When the flag is in the ON state (= 5 AH), the accessory continuous actuating device is operating. This indicates that the round game can be continued, and when the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the accessory continuous operation device is inactive (round game cannot be continued). The “continuous number counter” is a counter for storing the number of continuous executions of round games, that is, the current number of rounds. Since the continuous number counter here is “01H”, the current round number indicates the 1Rth.

  Next, according to the special symbol determination data (big hit type), the maximum number of rounds (specified number of rounds) and the round display LED number are stored in the corresponding storage areas of the RAM 203, and the special symbol accessory operation timer starts the interval. Store time. As a result, the jackpot start process is completed, the special electric accessory management process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the right-handed notification information management process of S061 in FIG.

  In the special electric accessory activation start process (S506 in FIG. 39), the “start interval time” of the first round (1R) and the “interval before opening” after the 2R are monitored by the special symbol accessory operation timer. The Each time the interval time elapses and a winning opening opening operation is performed, a “big winning opening release command” is transmitted to the effect control unit 51 each time. This “big prize opening release command” includes round game start information (round production start instruction information) and current round number information, and when the production control unit 51 causes a round production corresponding to the number of rounds to appear. Used for

  Next, a special winning opening operating time setting table (not shown) is acquired, and a special winning opening operating time setting process is performed. In this special winning opening opening time setting process, the special winning opening operation time corresponding to the special symbol determination data and the current number of rounds is referred to the special winning opening operation time setting table. To store. As a result, the special electric accessory activation start process is terminated, the special electric accessory management process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the right-hand notification information management process of S061 in FIG.

  In the process during operation of the special electric accessory (S507 in FIG. 39), a process for confirming the maximum number of winning prizes is performed. In this large winning opening maximum winning number confirmation process, the number of winning balls to the large winning opening 22 is mainly counted, and it is confirmed whether or not the number of winning balls has reached the maximum winning number.

  Next, the value of the special symbol accessory action timer is checked, and if the monitored special winning opening operation time has elapsed, the "round end command" It transmits to the production control unit 51. This “round end command” is used when the “round end effect” appears during the interval time between round games on the effect control unit 51 side.

  Next, as various setting processes when the round game is finished, the special electric accessory operation status is switched to “Continuing judgment (03H)” (03H is stored in the special electric accessory operation status), and the special symbol accessory operation timer The remaining ball discharge time (for example, 1980 ms) is stored in. As a result, the process during the operation of the special electric accessory is finished, the special electric accessory management process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the right-handed notification information management process of S061 in FIG.

  In the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process (S508 in FIG. 39), the value of the continuous number counter is acquired to determine whether or not the current number of rounds has reached the maximum number of rounds. When the maximum number of rounds has been reached, 1 is added to the continuous number counter (+1) as a process at the end of the round game continuation, and the end interval between round games including the remaining ball discharge time (1980 ms in this embodiment) Set the time.

  In addition, as a setting process for starting the next round game after the end of the current round game, 00H (OFF state) is stored in the special electric accessory operation flag, (01H) ”(stores 02H in the special electric accessory operation status). As a result, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process is completed, the special electric accessory management process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the right-hand notification information management process of S061 in FIG.

  In the jackpot end process (S509 in FIG. 39), if the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches zero (the end interval time has elapsed), the value of each transition status buffer is set as part of various settings at the end of the jackpot. Store in the status flag. More specifically, the main character is used to designate the game state by using each value of the transition state buffer set in the game state transition preparation process in S411 (S411 in FIG. 24) during the special symbol variation start process. Extended state flag, Normal symbol short state flag, Normal symbol probable change state flag, Special symbol short state flag, Special symbol probable state flag, Special symbol short time counter, Special symbol probable number counter, Fluctuation pattern allocation designation number, Special symbol Store each in the variation counter. Thereby, the gaming state after the big hit game is specified.

  Subsequently, various setting processes at the end of the jackpot are performed. Here, as various data used during the big hit game control process, the condition device operation flag, the accessory continuous operation device operation flag, the continuous number counter, the maximum number of rounds, the normal electrical equipment release extended state buffer, the normal symbol time transition State buffer, normal symbol probability change state buffer, special symbol short state transition state buffer, special symbol probability change transition state buffer, special symbol short time counter buffer, special symbol probability variable number counter buffer, fluctuation pattern distribution designation number buffer, special figure variation The number counter buffer, the round display LED number, and the game state determination number (YJ) are each cleared (00H is stored), and the special electric accessory operation status is switched to “starting processing (00H)” (special electric accessory operation) 00H is stored in the status).

  Next, a game state notification information update process for updating the game state notification information is performed. In this process, it is confirmed whether the special symbol time reduction state flag is in the ON state (= 5 AH) or OFF state (≠ 5 AH), and in the case of the ON state, the data for lighting the game state notification LED, specifically, the game 01H is stored in the status notification LED output number.

  When the jackpot ending process is completed, a series of control processes related to the jackpot game is completed. After exiting the big hit end process, the process proceeds to the right-handed notification information management process of S061 in FIG.

  Next, an effect control process on the effect control unit 51 side of the present embodiment will be described. The processing on the side of the effect control unit 51 mainly includes a predetermined main process (effect control side main process: FIG. 40) and a timer interrupt process (effect control side timer interrupt process: activated by a scheduled interrupt from the CTC). 43).

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating the main process (effect control side main process) on the effect control unit side. The effect control unit 51 (CPU 241) starts main processing on the effect control side shown in FIG.

  In the main process on the effect control side, the CPU 241 first performs a necessary initial setting process before starting the game operation (S571). Here, as the initial setting processing, for example, command reception interrupt setting, moving object starting point return processing, CTC initial setting, timer interrupt permission, initial setting of CPU internal register values including each part of the microcomputer, etc. I do.

  When the initial setting process of S571 is completed, the main loop process of S573 to S578 is performed every predetermined time as the process during normal operation, and the rendering soft random number update process of S80 is repeated otherwise.

  In the processing of S572, the CPU 241 refers to the main loop update cycle counter value and determines whether or not the main loop update cycle that triggers execution of the main loop processing has arrived (S572). The main loop update cycle counter is a counter that is updated in a main loop update process (S696 in FIG. 43) during a later-described effect control side timer interrupt process. In the present embodiment, the main loop process is performed every 16 ms. Until this main loop update period arrives (S572: NO), various effect random numbers are updated (S579: various effect soft random number update processing).

  When the main loop update period has arrived (S572: YES), the CPU 241 performs a received command analysis process (S573). In this received command analysis process, it is monitored whether or not an effect control command is stored in the command reception buffer. If an effect control command is stored, this command is read and the effect control process corresponding to the read effect control command is read. I do. This effect control command includes the already described hold addition command, hold subtraction command, variation pattern designation command, decorative symbol designation command, variation stop command, and the like. For example, when a variation pattern designation command is received and stored in the reception buffer, in the command analysis process, variation pattern information included in the variation pattern designation command (variation time of special symbol, winning type, and variation start time One or a plurality of types of effect patterns are determined based on information such as fluctuation patterns) and the current number of activated balls. The effect pattern determined here works as a “part effect” as an element constituting the effect scenario. Subsequently, a time schedule is determined as to how and at what timing the determined production pattern (part production) is to be displayed, thereby creating a production scenario. Then, the production scenario data is stored in the scenario setting area of the RAM 243. Various production patterns (part production) incorporated in this production scenario are developed one after another or simultaneously, thereby realizing an “production scenario” in a broad sense. When the “reserved ball number button notice effect” is incorporated in the determined effect scenario, the “non-operation effect scenario” when the effect operation button (effect button) 12 is not operated is the basic effect scenario. Build as. When the operation button 12 is operated during the button notice effect execution, it is necessary to replace the non-operation effect scenario and change to the “operation effect scenario” when the operation button 12 is operated. Such a process related to scenario change is performed in “scenario update process” of S574 described below.

  In this scenario update process, the contents of the timer necessary for execution of the production pattern are updated. A typical example of the timer is an effect scenario timer that manages a time schedule related to the occurrence timing of the effect. For example, the time within the variation period (decoration symbol variation period) in which the decorative symbol is variably displayed is within the same period as the variation period (special symbol variation period) in which the special symbol is variably displayed. On this axis, a time schedule for what kind of production pattern is made to appear in the production means with what time width is managed by this timer. Such effect scenario timer is also used in LED data update processing (S575) and effect actor control data update processing (S577) described later. Here, the production scenario timer is monitored, and when the production time of one production comes, sound data for the speaker 53 and a liquid crystal command for image display control are created, and each is stored in a designated area of the RAM 243. . The LED data for the optical display device is created by an LED data update process (S575) described later, and the motor control data for the movable body accessory is created by an effector control data update process (step 577) described later. .

  In the scenario update process, the basic effect scenario determined in the received command analysis process (S573) may be rewritten as necessary. As described above, when the “reserved ball number button notice effect” is incorporated in the basic effect scenario, it is necessary to change to an operation effect scenario different from the current non-operation notice effect scenario. Here, when it is confirmed that the operation button (effect button) 12 has been operated during the button notice effect, it is changed to “operation effect scenario” (for example, the part effect is rearranged), and the changed effect scenario data is displayed. Reset the scenario setting area.

  Next, LED data update processing is performed (S575). In this LED data update process, LED data for an optical display device such as a decorative lamp unit or LED is created based on the effect scenario data and the effect scenario timer, and stored in a designated area of the RAM 243. The data created here is used in the effect LED management process during the timer interrupt process described later.

  Next, sound output processing is performed (S576). In this sound output process, the sound data created in the scenario update process of S074 is acquired, and if there is sound data to be reproduced, a sound effect is output from the speaker 53 through the sound control unit (sound source LSI). Thereby, the sound production according to the production scenario is realized.

  Next, a production actor control data update process is performed (S577). In the effect accessory control data update process, motor control data for the movable object accessory is created based on the effect scenario data and the effect scenario timer. The data created here is used in a director action operation management process (S694 in FIG. 43) during a timer interrupt process described later.

  Next, a noise countermeasure management process for monitoring malfunction of the sound source LSI or the like is performed (S578). If the program goes into a runaway state due to a malfunction, the watchdog timer expires and the CPU is automatically reset to recover from the runaway state. Thereby, the main loop process is terminated, and the effect soft random number update process of S579 is performed until the next main loop update period comes.

  Next, command reception interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing command reception interrupt processing on the effect control side. This command reception interrupt process is preferentially executed over an effect control side timer interrupt process (FIG. 43) described later when an effect control command is received from the main control unit 50.

  First, if an interruption based on the strobe signal from the main control unit 50 side occurs during execution of the main processing shown in FIG. The effect control command is stored in the command reception buffer of the RAM 243 (S582), and the saved register contents are restored (S583). Thereby, the command reception interrupt process is ended, the process returns to the effect control unit side main process before the interruption, and the effect control side main process is performed until an interrupt based on the next strobe signal is generated. As described above, when various effect control commands sent from the main control unit 50 are received, this command reception interrupt process is executed, and when the effect control command is received, the command is stored in the command reception buffer. Is done.

  Next, details of the received command analysis processing shown in S573 of FIG. 40 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the CPU 241 determines whether or not an effect control command is stored in the command reception buffer (S590). If the effect control command is not stored, the received command analysis process is terminated. On the other hand, when the received command is stored, a process for reading the effect control command is performed (S591). And the process which determines what kind of command the read effect control command is is performed. Specifically, it is a hold addition command (S592), a hold subtraction command (S593), a variation pattern command (S594), and a decoration symbol designation command. (S595) It is determined whether the command is a change stop command (S596). If it is determined that these commands are not included, other effect control command reception processing is executed (S597).

  On the other hand, if the effect control command read in S591 is a hold addition command, the control proceeds to S598, and a hold addition command reception process is executed. If the command is a subtraction command, the control advances to S599 to execute a pending subtraction command reception process. If it is a variation pattern command, the control advances to S600 to execute variation pattern command reception processing. If it is a decoration symbol designation command, the control advances to S601 to execute a decoration symbol designation command reception process. If it is a change stop command, the control advances to S602 to execute a change stop command reception process.

  Each process of the hold addition command reception process (S598), the hold subtraction command reception process (S599), and the variation pattern designation command reception process (S600) will be described in detail later.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 43, the timer interrupt process on the production control side will be described. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the effect control-side timer interrupt process. This production control side timer interruption process is started by interruption every predetermined time (about 1 ms) from the CTC, and is executed by interruption during execution of the production control side main process.

  In FIG. 43, when a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 201 saves the contents of the register in the stack area (S691), and then performs an effect button input management process (S692). In this effect button input management process, the presence or absence of an operation (ON operation) detection signal input from the effect button 12 is monitored, and when it is confirmed that the operation detection signal has been received, the detection information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 243. Store. This information is used for the button notice effect.

  Next, a liquid crystal command transmission process is performed (S693). In this liquid crystal command transmission process, when there is a liquid crystal command created in the scenario update process (S574) during the effect control side main process of FIG. 40, the liquid crystal command is transmitted to the display control unit (liquid crystal control CPU). Then, image display control for the image display device 25 is executed. Thereby, the image production along the production scenario is realized.

  Next, directing operation management is performed (S694). In the effect actor operation management, a control signal is output to the movable object motor through the drive control unit based on the motor control data for the movable object created in the effect actor control data update process (S577). Thereby, the visual production | presentation by the movable body accessory along a production | presentation scenario is implement | achieved.

  Next, effect LED management is performed (S695). In this effect LED management, the decorative lamp unit 45 and the LED are turned on and blinked through the light display control unit based on the LED data created in the LED data update process (S575). Thereby, the light effect according to the effect scenario is realized.

  Next, a main loop update process for managing the main loop update period is performed (S696). In this main loop update process, the main loop update cycle counter is updated for each interrupt (main loop update cycle counter + 1). The main loop update cycle counter is a counter that circulates in a range of multiples of 16 (for example, 0 to 31) by increment processing, for example.

  After the processing of S691 to S696 is completed, the saved register contents are restored (S697). As a result, the timer interruption process is terminated, the process returns to the effect control side main process before the interruption, and the effect control side main process is performed until the next timer interrupt occurs.

  44 to 46 show the processes closely related to the pre-reading notice effect among the processes executed in the received command analysis process (S573 in FIG. 40). Hereinafter, a case where a “hold addition command”, a “variation pattern designation command”, and a “decorative symbol designation command” are received will be described.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing received command analysis processing when a hold addition command is received. This hold addition command is an effect control command transmitted in S326 of the special figure 1 start opening check process of FIG. 12 or S346 of the special figure 2 start opening check process of FIG.

  In FIG. 44, when receiving the hold addition command, the effect control unit 51 (CPU 241) first analyzes the content of the command and acquires prefetch determination result information (S711). Here, the acquired information is stored in the prefetch information storage area of the RAM 203. In the pre-read information storage area, the pre-read information storage area corresponding to the special symbol 1 side and the special symbol 2 side (the pre-read information storage area corresponding to the special symbol 1 side, and the special symbol 2) as in the reserved storage area of the RAM 203 A pre-read information storage area corresponding to the side). In addition, these pre-read information storage areas are provided with a hold 1 pre-read information storage area to a hold n pre-read information storage area (in this embodiment, n = 4) corresponding to the number of active hold balls. Prefetch determination result information for the number of balls can be stored. For example, if the hold addition command received this time is a command “B707H”, the CPU 241 grasps the content of “special figure 1 hold 2 designation, strong SP reach A, and lose B” (prefetch fluctuation pattern X7). This is stored in the reserved 2 prefetch information storage area on the special symbol 1 side. As a result, it is possible to specify what kind of pre-reading determination result the existing operation holding ball has.

  In the case of the modified example provided with the above-described prefetch prohibition control function, a step of determining whether or not prefetching is prohibited is inserted after step S711. Instead, control is made to proceed to the processing of S718 described later.

  The process proceeds to S713, and it is determined whether or not the “continuous notice counter” is zero (S713). The “continuous notice counter” is a counter for setting a prohibition period for prohibiting the occurrence of the pre-read notice effect. Specifically, when the current actuated holding ball is made the execution target of the prefetching notice effect by the prefetching notice lottery of S714 described below (when the prefetching notice lottery is won), the current actuated holding ball is digested ( This is a counter for preventing a newly generated operation holding ball from being subjected to the pre-reading effect until it is subjected to a variable display operation). The “continuous notice counter” stores the current value of the number of suspended balls for operation for the reason described above (see S717 described later).

  If the continuous notice counter is not zero (S713: NO), it is determined that the prefetch notice lottery is prohibited, and the process proceeds to S718 without doing anything.

  If the value of the continuous notice counter is zero (S713: YES), the prefetch notice lottery process is performed assuming that the prefetch notice lottery is permitted (S714). In this pre-reading notice lottery process, based on the pre-reading variation pattern information, whether or not “holding display changing system (change system at winning) pre-reading notice effect” (hereinafter referred to as “holding pre-reading notice effect”) can be executed, and “image It is determined by lottery whether or not the display change system (change system at the start of change) pre-reading notice effect (hereinafter referred to as “background pre-reading notice effect”) is executable. The pre-reading notice lottery is performed on the condition that there is no variation pattern type with reach among the pre-reading variation patterns related to the existing operation holding balls. The presence / absence of the variation pattern with reach can be confirmed by confirming the information in the pre-read information storage area on the special symbol 1 side if the pending addition command this time relates to the operation holding ball on the special symbol 1 side. If it is related to the operation holding ball on the side, it can be performed by checking the information in the pre-read information storage area on the special symbol 2 side. Note that if the prefetch determination result information this time is “indefinite (normal fluctuation / reach)”, the fluctuation pattern at the start of fluctuation may be a fluctuation pattern with reach. It is preferable to consider.

  In this embodiment, only when generating the “hold pre-reading notice effect”, the “background pre-reading notice effect” is generated redundantly to clearly indicate which operation holding ball is the target of the pre-reading notice effect. At the same time, you will be able to win a big win. Accordingly, in the pre-reading notice lottery, (I) only the pre-reading pre-order notice effect can be executed, (II) both the pre-reading pre-order notice effect and the background pre-reading notice effect can be executed, or (III) any pre-reading notice is available. Three cases, such as whether or not to execute, are determined by lottery. Which case is determined depends on the “pre-reading notice lottery table (not shown)” associated with the winning type (in this embodiment, the big hit type, the small hit type, the loss type) and / or the contents of the pre-reading variation pattern. Is determined. In this look-ahead notice lottery table, the above (III) has the lowest chance of winning a big hit, and the case of (II) tends to have a higher chance of winning a big win than the case of (I) above. The selectivity of (I) to (III) above is defined. Specifically, in consideration of the winning type determined by the main control unit 50 and the selection rate of the look-ahead variation pattern, the reach type (for example, the weak SP reach A type or the weak SP reach) having a relatively low expectation of winning the big hit In the case of (B type), the selection rate of the above case (I) is relatively high, and in the case of a big win, or a reach type with a relatively high expectation degree of big win (for example, strong SP reach A type or strong SP reach) In the case of (B type), the selection rate in the case (II) is set to be relatively high. In the case of the normal variation pattern type, the selection rate of the case (III) is determined to be relatively high.

  In the pre-reading notice lottery, in addition to the items (I) to (III), (IV) whether to perform only the background pre-reading notice effect may be included. When (V) a pre-reading effect (moving material pre-reading notice effect) by a movable object (not shown) is configured to be executable, the movable object is designated as “hold pre-reading notice effect” and / or “background”. A case where a lottery is performed with or without the pre-reading notice effect 'may be included. In the case of including (IV) and / or (V) above, it is determined on the main control unit 50 side whether any of the cases (I) to (V) is likely to result in a high probability of winning the big hit It can be freely determined in consideration of the selection rate of the selected winning type and the selection rate of the look-ahead variation pattern.

  In any of the cases (I) to (V) described above or in any case (I) to (V), control for performing a big hit look-ahead notice with a low probability (gasket) (Preliminary control). Further, control (thinning-out control) is performed in which the pre-fetching notice is not performed and the big-jacking pre-reading notice is not performed even if a big hit occurs. It should be noted that both or one of the gas advance notice control and the thinning control may not be performed.

  Next, as a result of the pre-reading notice lottery in S714, when it is determined that the pre-reading effect can be executed, in the case of (I), the pre-reading operation status is “01H”, and in the case of (II), the pre-reading operation status is “02H”. Is determined not to execute any pre-reading notice in (III) above, “00H” is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 243 as the pre-reading operation status (S715).

  Next, the prefetch determination operation status is determined (step 716). When the pre-reading operation status is “00H” (S716: = 00H), the pre-reading notice effect is not performed, so the process proceeds to S718 without doing anything.

  On the other hand, when the pre-reading operation status is other than “00H” (S716: ≠ 00H), the number of suspended balls (the number of reserved memories) is stored in the continuous notice counter (S717). For example, if the hold addition command received this time is a command “B706H”, since the command is “special figure 1 hold 2 designation”, the continuous notice counter indicates “02H” indicating 2 holds. Is stored. As a result, the pre-reading notice lottery for a new operation holding ball is prohibited for a certain period. Note that this counter value is decremented by one each time an old operation holding ball generated earlier is digested in the process of receiving a decorative design designation command of FIG. 46 described later.

  When the process proceeds to S718, a pending addition display process is performed (S718). In the hold addition display process, the effect data related to the hold display of the hold display units 28 and 29 is stored in the hold display data storage area (hold display scenario setting area) of the RAM 243 based on the result of the hold prefetch notice lottery. In the reserved display data storage area, the reserved display data storage area corresponding to the special symbol 1 side and the special symbol 2 side (special symbol 1 reserved display data storage corresponding to the special symbol 1 is stored) as in the reserved storage area of the RAM 203. Area and special figure 2 hold display data storage area corresponding to special symbol 2). These hold display data storage areas are provided with a hold 1 display data storage area to a hold n display data storage area (n is the maximum hold display number: in this embodiment, n = 4), and each holds a maximum operation hold ball. It is possible to store presentation scenario data for several minutes of hold display. The CPU 241 can specify what kind of hold display is to be performed on the hold display sections 28 and 29 with reference to the hold display effect scenario data in the hold display data storage area.

  With respect to the above-described display scenario for hold display, if the “pre-reading notice lottery” in S714 is not won (lost) (pre-reading notice operation status = 00H), the display data for normal holding display (for example, the hold icon “ ("Blue" effect data) is stored. On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice lottery is won (pre-reading notice operation status ≠ 00H), the presentation data for the hold pre-read notice (dedicated hold display) (for example, the hold icon “blue, yellow, green, red, or rainbow”) Production data) is stored. Note that the number of colors to be reserved is determined based on the “reserved color selection table (not shown) associated with the winning type (in this embodiment, the big hit type, the small hit type, the loss type) and / or the contents of the prefetch variation pattern. ) ". In this reserved color selection table, the selection rate of the reserved color is determined so that the expectation of winning big hits tends to be high due to the relationship of “blue <yellow <green <red <rainbow”. For example, “Large hit” is more likely to be selected than “Lost”, and if the reach type has a relatively high expectation level for winning a big hit, a reserved color with a high expectation level for winning a big hit will be selected with a high probability. Yes.

  In this embodiment, when the “pre-reading notice lottery” is won, the color of the holding icon related to the action holding ball that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is, for example, one of yellow, green, red, or rainbow colors (usually It changes to blue), and the hold display appears continuously until the operation hold ball is digested (until it is used for the variable display operation). Although details will be described later, when the “background prefetching notice effect” is also selected at the same time, the prefetching notice effect (lightning effect) using the dedicated notice image (lightning image) is displayed on the screen of the image display device 25 together with the hold prefetching notice effect. Appears, and a look-ahead notice effect (lightning effect) by lightning images appears continuously.

  The pre-reading notice lottery process in S714 is performed based on the pre-reading determination result (first pre-reading determination unit on the special figure 1 side or second pre-reading determination unit on the special figure 2 side) based on the effect start condition (pre-reading determination information). As a notice execution determination means for determining whether or not the prefetch notice effect for notifying information related to the prefetch determination result is received. Further, in the processing of S718 or S755 to S760 described later, the pre-reading notice effect is displayed on the decorative symbol display means (image display device 25) when the notice effect determination means determines that the notice effect can be executed. Acts as a notice effect control means for controlling the output.

  In the present embodiment, the form in which the pre-reading notice effect of both the hold display change system and the image display change system is generated by the image display in the image display device 25 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the pre-reading notice effect of the hold display system is configured to be able to appear by the separate display means by the image display device 25 using the hold indicator provided at the appropriate position of the pachinko machine 1 and the image display changing system. May be. In this case, the advance notice control means includes a hold prefetch notice control effect means for controlling the appearance of the hold display change type prefetch notice effect on a dedicated hold indicator (not shown), and a decorative symbol display means ( The image display device 25) may include a function unit as image prefetch notice control means for controlling the appearance of the image display change system prefetch notice effect. Further, the pre-reading notice effect may be expressed by an operation mode of a movable body accessory (not shown) provided at an appropriate position of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In this case, the notice effect control means may include a movable body control means for controlling the appearance of the pre-read notice effect for the movable object.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing received command analysis processing when a variation pattern designation command is received. This variation pattern designation command is an effect control command transmitted in S412 of the special symbol variation pattern creation process of FIG.

  In FIG. 45, when the effect control unit 51 (CPU 241) receives the variation pattern designation command, it first analyzes the content of the command (S731), acquires the variation pattern information of the special symbol that is the content, and stores it in the RAM 243. Store in the predetermined area (S725). The effect scenario during the symbol variation display game is not yet determined at this point, and is determined when the decorative symbol designation command sent following the variation pattern designation command is received. That is, based on the variation pattern information stored here and the information (special symbol determination data information) included in the decorative symbol designation command, an effect scenario in the symbol variation display game is determined.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing received command analysis processing when a decorative design designation command is received. This decoration symbol designation command is an effect control command transmitted in S415 of the special symbol variation start process in FIG.

  In FIG. 46, when the effect control unit 51 (CPU 241) receives the decoration symbol designation command, first, the content of the command is analyzed and the content is acquired (S751).

  Next, a decorative symbol stop symbol lottery process is performed (S752). In this stop decorative symbol lottery process, the left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol (decorative symbol stop) to be finally stopped based on the variation pattern information obtained in S732 and the winning type information included in the decorative symbol designation command. Each combination of symbols is determined by lottery. For example, if the hit variation pattern with reach state and the big hit type at that time is 16R open probability change big hit, first the left symbol is drawn, and the left symbol and the decorative symbol that can form the reach state are determined as the right symbol Then, based on the determined left symbol and right symbol, the middle symbol is determined so as to be finally stopped at the decorative symbol sequence related to the 16R opening probability variation big hit. As a result, the combination of decorative symbols when the current decorative symbol variation display game is completed is determined. Then, the determined decorative symbol data is stored in the decorative symbol data storage area of the RAM 243.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice counter is zero (S753). If the continuous notice counter is zero (S753: YES), the process proceeds to S757 without doing anything.

  If the continuous notice counter is not zero (S753: NO), then the prefetch operation status is acquired and determined (S754). If the prefetch operation status is other than “02H” (S754: ≠ 02H), the process proceeds to S757 without doing anything.

  If the pre-reading operation status is “02H” (S754: = 02H), the background pre-reading notice effect is executed in this case, so the process proceeds to S755, and the background pre-reading notice setting process is performed (S755). In the background prefetching notice setting process, first, one of the background prefetching notice effects is selected by lottery from a plurality of types of background prefetch notice effects based on the variation pattern information obtained in the process of S732. For example, one lightning effect is selected by lottery from among a plurality of types of lightning effects including lightning effects of lightning strikes, lightning effects of lightning strikes of lightning strikes, and lightning effects of lightning strikes. . Which lightning effect is to be generated is determined by a “lightning effect selection table (not shown)” associated with the variation pattern. In this lightning effect selection table, the selection rate of the lightning effect type is determined so that the expectation level for winning a big hit tends to be high due to the relationship “lightning lightning <medium lightning <strong lightning”.

  As already explained, since the “look-ahead variation pattern” determined at the time of winning a prize and the “basic pattern related to the variation pattern at the start of variation” determined at the start of variation, substantially the same pattern type is selected. The expectation of winning a big hit with the hold color of the hold icon and the expectation of winning a big hit with lightning are closely related. In more detail, the chances of winning big wins are indicated more clearly when the hold-ahead preview effect and the background-ahead preview effect appear more than when the hold-ahead preview effect appears alone. It has become. For example, if the reserved color is “red” and the lightning effect is “strong lightning”, the expectation of winning the jackpot will increase dramatically, but even if the reserved color is “red”, the lightning effect will be “weak lightning”. If this is the case, the expectation of winning a big hit will be lower than that. As described above, in the present embodiment, a clearer win-winning expectation degree is suggested when a plurality of pre-reading notice effects are mixed than when a single pre-reading notice effect appears.

  In the background prefetching notice setting process, the number of executions of the background prefetching notice effect is set to the same value as the value of the continuous counter (the value of the continuous counter is stored in the background notice execution counter), and the prefetching operation status is switched to “00H” ( 00H is stored in the pre-read operation status). As a result, when it is determined that the background pre-reading notice effect is to be executed when the one hold addition command is received, the background pre-reading notice setting process is performed at the start of the fluctuation of the oldest action-holding ball generated first. When another subsequent hold addition command is received, this background prefetching notice setting process is not performed unless the continuous notice counter is zero and the prefetching operation status is “02H”. In other words, in the present embodiment, unless the operation holding ball that is the target of the prefetching notice effect is digested, a new prefetching notice effect is not generated, and the generation of duplicate prefetching notice effects is prohibited. It may be controlled so that a new pre-reading notice effect is generated and the duplicate pre-reading notice effect is generated before the operation holding ball that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is exhausted.

  Next, when the process proceeds to S756, 1 is subtracted from the continuous notice counter as the digestion of the currently activated ball (S756).

  Next, it is determined whether the background notice execution counter is zero (S757). If the background notice execution counter is not zero (S757: NO), 1 is subtracted from the background notice execution counter as the digestion of the currently suspended ball (S758), and the lightning effect of S759 is assumed to be the execution of the background prefetch notice effect. Proceed to the production scenario setting process. On the other hand, if the background notice execution counter is zero (S757: YES), the background prefetch notice effect is not executed, and the process proceeds to the effect scenario setting process without lightning effect in S761.

  In the lightning effect production effect scenario setting process in S758, the production scenario including the lightning effect that is the background look-ahead notice is determined as the notice effect to appear during the current decorative symbol variation display game. Thus, when one of the lightning effects is selected as the background prefetching notice effect, a lightning image appears in the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 at the start of the change. On the other hand, in the no lightning effect production scenario setting process in S761, the production scenario excluding the lightning effect which is the background pre-reading notice is determined. The production scenario determines multiple types of notice production as part production based on the information (variation pattern information, winning type, etc.) included in the fluctuation pattern designation command and decorative design designation command and the current production mode. An effect scenario is constructed, and this data is stored in the scenario setting area of the RAM 243.

  When the above-described effect scenario setting process is completed, various setting processes required for starting the decorative symbol variation display game are performed (S760). Here, various settings required for starting the decorative symbol variation display game including the hold display shift process are performed. In the hold display shift process, the hold display data storage area (hold 2 display data storage area, hold 3) corresponding to the hold display data n storage area (n = 2, 3, 4) as the decorative symbol variation effect is started. Display data storage area and hold 4 display data storage area) are overwritten on the hold display data storage area corresponding to 'n-1', respectively, and an empty area is provided in the hold 4 display data storage area. . Since the display scenario data for hold display is not stored in the hold display data storage area that is an empty area, in this case, the hold display effect is not performed, and the corresponding display location is displayed as an unlit state. Thereby, the CPU 241 refers to the on-hold display effect scenario stored in the on-hold display data storage area, and performs an effect display in which the position of the existing on-hold display unit is shifted by one to the old storage position as a whole. At the start of the decorative symbol variation display game, the hold display expressing the state where the operation hold ball is digested is performed. Note that the prefetch information storage area of the RAM 203 is also stored in the prefetch information storage area corresponding to the hold n prefetch information storage area (n = 2, 3, 4) in the same manner as the above-described shift processing of the hold display data storage area. The prefetch determination result information is overwritten in the prefetch information storage area corresponding to 'n-1', an empty area is provided in the hold 4 prefetch information storage area, and the next hold addition command is received. An area for storing the result information is secured.

  When the process of S760 is completed, the decorative symbol designation command receiving process is exited, and thereafter, the decorative symbol variation display game is started. In this way, the effect control unit 51 receives the first control command (holding addition command), and the symbol game (symbol variation) where the predetermined variation start condition is not satisfied and the pending information is not yet digested. A display effect control means for controlling the appearance of a notice effect (pre-reading notice effect) for notifying information about what display result of the display result of the symbol game based on the hold information is, On the condition that the control command (variation pattern designation command) is received (in this embodiment, on the condition that the decorative symbol designation command following the variation pattern designation command is received), the effect display device (for example, the image display device) 25. A symbol game execution control means for starting execution of the decorative symbol game (decorative symbol variation display game) in 25) is included.

(First embodiment)
Next, a description will be given of a first embodiment of the reserved ball number button notice. First, the details of the effect button input management process shown in S692 of FIG. 43 will be described based on FIG. The CPU 241 determines whether or not a reserved ball number button notice operation has been performed (S775). If not, the effect button input management process ends. On the other hand, if the player operates the effect button 12, a YES determination is made in S775, and the control advances to S776 to determine whether the reach is other than the high expectation reach. This high expectation reach is a reach with a very high probability of occurrence of a big hit, and is a special reach in the present embodiment, for example. When the high expectation reach is displayed on the image display device 25, control is performed so that the reserved ball number button notice effect is not performed in order for the player to watch the high expectation reach. Therefore, in the case of high expectation reach, control is performed to display a message display indicating that the reserved ball number button cannot be notified by the image display device 25 (S777).

  On the other hand, when the reach currently displayed on the image display device 25 is not the high expectation reach, it is determined whether or not it is a button operation invalid period (S778). This button operation invalid period is a period indicated by invalid (1) shown in FIG. If it is the button operation invalid period, control is performed to display on the image display device 25 a message indicating that the button operation is invalid period (S779).

  If it is not the button operation invalid period, it is determined whether or not there is a reserved ball number (S780). In the reserved ball number button notice effect, if there is a reserved ball number, the button notice effect is executed for the number of reserved balls. If there is no reserved ball number, a message display indicating that the reserved ball number is accumulated Is displayed on the image display device 25 (S781). If there is a reserve ball number, it is determined whether or not the value of the reserve ball number button notice operation counter has reached the upper limit (S782). The reserved ball number button notice operation counter is incremented and updated by “1” every time the player operates the effect button 12 and the reserved ball number button notice effect can be executed. In S782, it is determined whether or not the count value of the reserved ball number button notice operation counter has reached the current reserved ball number (special figure 1 actuated reserve ball number + special figure 2 actuated reserve ball number). In addition, when the reach displayed in the special figure fluctuation of this time is developed to the second half of the super reach (see FIG. 52), the number of the held balls at the end of the reserved ball number button notice effect in the first half of the super reach. The button notification operation counter is cleared once, and the reservation ball number button notification operation counter is also cleared at the end of the reserved ball number button notification effect in the second half of the super reach. Therefore, for example, when the number of held balls is “5” at the first half of the super reach, it is determined whether or not the value of the held ball number button notice operation counter has reached “5”. If the number of held balls is “5”, it is determined whether or not the value of the held ball number button notice operation counter has reached “5” even in the second half of the super reach.

  If the reserved ball number button notice operation counter has reached the upper limit, the control advances to S784, and a control is performed to cause the image display device 25 to display a message display indicating that the reserved ball number is used up for the notice effect. On the other hand, if the value of the reserved ball number button notice operation counter has not yet reached the upper limit, a process of updating the reserved ball number button notice operation counter by “1” is performed (S783).

  Next, details of the scenario update process shown in S574 of FIG. 40 will be described with reference to FIG. In the effect scenario update process, when the player operates the effect button 12 to execute the reserved ball number button notice effect, the effect scenario set in S759 or S761 in FIG. Is a process for executing the reserved ball number button notice effect. Specifically, the effect data related to the hold display of the hold display units 28 and 29 is stored in the hold display data storage area of the RAM 243 (the reserved ball number button notice scenario setting area). In the reserved display data storage area, the reserved display data storage area corresponding to the special symbol 1 side and the special symbol 2 side (special symbol 1 reserved display data storage corresponding to the special symbol 1 is stored) as in the reserved storage area of the RAM 203. Area and special figure 2 hold display data storage area corresponding to special symbol 2). These hold display data storage areas are provided with a hold 1 display data storage area to a hold n display data storage area (n is the maximum hold display number: in this embodiment, n = 4), and each holds a maximum operation hold ball. It is possible to store presentation scenario data for several minutes of hold display. The CPU 241 can identify what type of reserved ball button notice effect display is to be performed on the hold display units 28 and 29 with reference to the reserved ball number button notice scenario data in the reserved display data storage area. It has become. In addition, when performing the reserved ball number button notice effect, the background image is also unique to the reserved ball number button notice effect (see FIG. 53C). Therefore, control is performed to change not only the scenario of the hold display data storage area but also the scenario of the background image from a normal background scenario to a scenario specific to the hold ball number button notice effect.

  First, it is determined whether or not the reach displayed by the current variation is a reach that allows the reserved ball number button notice to be executed (S765). As described above, in the case of a high expectation reach (for example, a special reach), it is determined that the reserved ball number button notice effect is not executed, and a reach excluding such a high expectation reach is displayed. In step S766, the process proceeds to step S766, where the special reserved number display images 28 and 29 are changed to a production scenario that changes to a button display image (button effective image) 27. As a result, for example, the special reserved number display images 28 and 29 shown in FIG. 53A are changed to the button display image (button effective image) 27 and displayed as an image (see FIG. 53B).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the reserved ball number button notice operation counter is “1” (S767). If it is not “1”, that is, if it is 0 or 2 or more, this scenario update processing ends. On the other hand, when the reserved ball number button notice operation counter is “1”, a process of selecting a table with reference to the reserved ball number button notice table selection table is performed (S768). The scenario used for the reserved ball number button notice effect refers to a table based on the reserved ball number button notice random number, is selected and determined at random with a predetermined probability, and selects a table to be referred to. The table for this is the reserved ball number button notice table selection table. An example of the reserved ball number button notice table selection table is shown in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 49 (a), the reserved ball number button notice table selection table is composed of a two-dimensional table of a big hit, a lose, an extended reach, and a non-developed reach. As shown in FIG. 52, for example, the advanced reach means that the development effect is displayed from the normal reach (normal reach), the first half of the super reach is displayed, and then the second half of the super reach is developed. In the case where the big hit is derived and displayed as a display result with the current variation, table 1 is selected when the evolved reach is displayed, and table 2 is selected when the undeveloped reach is displayed. In the case where the loss is derived and displayed as a display result in the current variation, the table 3 is selected when the developed reach is displayed, and the table 4 is selected when the undeveloped reach is displayed.

  Next, returning to FIG. 48, processing for extracting the reserved ball number button notice random number is performed (S769). This reserved ball number button notice random number counts up from 0, counts up to the upper limit of 99, and then repeats the process of counting up from 0 again, and the count value at the extraction timing in S769 is a random number. Is extracted as Next, the table selected in S768 is searched based on the random number extracted in S769, and the process of determining the reserved ball number button notice scenario is performed (S770). The table to be searched by S770 will be described with reference to FIGS. 49 (b) to 49 (d) and FIG. 50 (a).

  First, the table 1 that is selected when the big hit and the extended reach is displayed will be described with reference to FIG. In Table 1, since it corresponds to the advanced reach, it is divided into the first half and the second half of the advanced reach, and the direction of the reserved ball number is produced in the first half of the production scenario. Produce by type. Four types of scenario data for that purpose are stored. These four types of scenario data are configured to be selected based on a reserved ball number button notice random number, and a random number area for determining which area the extracted reserved ball number button notice random number belongs to. Stored as a subscript. For example, when the extracted reserved ball number button random number is a value belonging to the region of 0 to 39, white → blue → green → red → red → red → red → gold, production scenario as the first half of the production scenario In the second half, an effect scenario of 1 → 1 → 2 → 2 → 4 → 4 → 5 → 5 is selected.

  The numbers 1, 2, 3,... In the latter half of the effect scenario are numbers representing the effect characters shown in the button press result variation (second half of reach) in FIG. The effect character “1” is displayed by the image display device 25, the effect character “hate” is displayed by the image display device 25, and the effect character “hot” is displayed by the image display device 25. It is configured to be.

  Similarly, when the extracted reserved ball number button notice random number belongs to the region of 40 to 59, the second scenario of the table 1 is selected. As a result, each time the player operates the effect button 12, the button display corresponding to the hold storage display is displayed in the color of white → blue → green → green → red → red → red → gold. Further, in the latter half of the production scenario, every time the player operates the production button 12, “grudge”, “hate”, “hot”, “hot”, “super hot”, “super hot”, “super hot” , "Atari" effect characters will be displayed. However, the reserved ball number button notice effect is not performed more times than the reserved memory number at the time when the player operates the effect button 12. For example, when the special figure 1 operation holding ball number is 2 and the special figure 2 operation holding ball number is 3, the holding ball number button notice effect can be executed up to a total of 5 times with 2 + 3. Specifically, in the case of the second stage scenario of Table 1 described above, white → blue → green → green → red is executed in the first half of the production scenario, and 1 → 2 → 3 → 3 → in the latter half of the production scenario. Up to 4 will be executed. However, if the number of reserved balls further increases at the time of the latter half of the effect scenario, the reserved ball number button notice effect can be executed by the increased amount.

  The role indicated by the reserved color in the first half of the production scenario will be described with reference to FIG. When the effect color as the reserved color is white, it indicates the default, when it is blue, the big hit expectation is low, when it is green, the big hit expectation is medium, and when it is red Indicates that the big hit expectation degree is large, and in the case of gold, the big hit expectation degree is 100%, that is, definite.

  On the other hand, the role of effect characters displayed in the latter half of the production scenario will be described with reference to FIG. In the case of “grudge”, the default is shown, in the case of “hate”, the expectation of jackpot is small, in the case of “Atsui”, the expectation of jackpot is medium, and “hot” In the case of, it indicates that the expected degree of jackpot is large, and in the case of “Atari”, it indicates that the expected degree of jackpot is 100%, that is, definite. In any case of Tables 1 to 4, the effect color or effect character jackpot expectation at the time of the current operation button 12 operation is lower than the effect color or effect character jackpot expectation at the previous operation button 12 operation. There is no. By controlling in this way, the player is prevented from being disappointed by continuing the reserved ball number button notice effect.

  Referring again to Table 1 in FIG. 49B, the probability that the scenario shown in the first row of Table 1 is selected is 40% because the random number range is 0 to 39. The probability that the second level is selected is 20%, the probability that the third level is selected is 30%, and the probability that the fourth level is selected is 10%. In the case of the table 2 selected when the big hit time and the non-development reach are displayed, as shown in FIG. 49 (c), the second half of the development type reach does not exist. It has become.

  The table 3 selected when the extended reach is displayed at the time of losing and the table 4 selected when the non-developed reach is displayed at the time of losing are basically the same as the tables 1 and 2. It has the composition of. However, since these tables 3 and 4 are selected at the time of a loss, the expectation level displayed is suppressed to a low performance. Note that for Table 3, the jackpot expectation degree (determined) by the golden effect color is displayed with a probability of 10%, and the jackpot expectation degree (determined) of the “Atari” effect character is displayed. The expectation degree (determined), which is a golden effect color, is displayed with a probability of%. In these cases, a 100% jackpot expectation (determined) is displayed even though the loss has been determined in advance, and this is a so-called gusset notice. Note that this gaze notice may be eliminated.

  Next, returning to FIG. 48, a process of changing to the effect scenario determined in S770 is performed (S771). As a result, the reserved ball number button notice effect shown in FIGS. 53 and 54 is displayed by the image display device 25.

  Next, details of the liquid crystal command transmission processing shown in S693 of FIG. 43 will be described with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether or not it is the second half of the advanced reach (S787), and if it is not the second half of the advanced reach, it is determined whether or not the reserved ball number button notice operation counter is equal to or greater than “1” (S787). S788). The reserved ball number button notice operation counter is updated by adding “1” in S783 of FIG. 47 described above and cleared in S796 described later. If the reserved ball number button advance operation counter is 0, NO is determined in S788 and the control advances to S789 to determine whether or not the button display image scenario is stored. The scenario of the button display image is changed in the above-described S766 and stored in the RAM 243. When the scenario of the button display image is stored, the command according to the scenario of the button display image is displayed as an image. It transmits to the display device 25 (S790).

  On the other hand, when the scenario of the button display image is not stored, the control proceeds to S791, and a command according to the normal scenario is transmitted to the image display device 25. This normal scenario is not the scenario changed by the scenario update process of FIG. 48 but the effect scenario with or without lightning effect set in S759 or S761 of FIG. As a result, on the image display device 25, other effect display is performed without performing the reserved ball number button notice effect.

  Next, when the reserved ball number button notice operation counter is “1” or more, a command for displaying a part effect corresponding to the value of the reserved ball number button notice operation counter is transmitted to the image display device 25 (S793). . As a result, the reserved ball number button notice effect using the reserved color shown in FIG. 53 is displayed.

  On the other hand, if it is the latter half of the advanced reach, the control advances to S794, and the result of the advance notice of the reserved ball number button in the first half of the advanced reach is continuously displayed, and the operation button (button corresponding to the current reserved ball number) A command for displaying a part effect corresponding to the value of the reserved ball number button notice operation counter is transmitted to the image display device 25 (S794). As a result, as shown in FIG. 54, the result of the reserved ball number button notice using the reserved color, which is the result of the reserved ball number button notice in the first half, is displayed, and the grudge, hatred, The reserved ball number button notice effect is displayed by effect characters such as gekiatsu.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the reserved ball number button notice effect has ended (S795), and when it is completed, the control advances to S796 to clear the reserved ball number button notice operation counter and clear the effect scenario. Processing is performed (S796). In the case where the reach displayed in the special figure change this time is developed to the second half of the super reach (see FIG. 52), this S795 is once at the end of the reserved ball number button notice effect in the first half of the super reach. YES is determined and the held ball number button notice operation counter is once cleared in S796, and YES is determined even at the end of the reserved ball number button notice operation in the second half of the super reach, and the held ball number button notice operation counter is cleared in S796 Is done.

  Next, the change over time of the reserved ball number button notice effect will be described based on the timing chart of FIG. In FIG. 52, after the normal reach (normal reach) is displayed, the development effect is performed, and after the first half of the super reach is displayed, the advanced reach that develops in the second half of the super reach is displayed. In the first half of the super reach, an introduction part for introduction into the super reach is displayed, and then the super reach development effect is made, and then the squeak effect is made. After that, in the second half of the super reach, the development that develops in the second half of the super reach is made, the development production of the second half of the super reach is done, the snarling production is done, and finally the win is displayed and the second half of the super reach is finished. Move to fluctuation.

  Next, when there is no hold storage (hold = 0), the button display (button display image 27) for performing the hold ball number button notice effect is not displayed. On the other hand, when there is a hold memory (hold> 0), the button display A is performed after the normal display of the first half of the super reach is performed over a predetermined period (see the button display image 27 in FIG. 53B). Thereafter, when the super reach reaches the second half, button display B is performed (see button display image 27 in FIG. 54B). As will be described later with reference to FIGS. 53 and 54, both button displays A and B have an effect that suggests the degree of expectation for jackpot. Button display A is a reserved color and suggests a big hit expectation. In button display B, the effect letter indicates the degree of expectation of a big hit. In the button display B, the button effective image is further displayed after leaving the effect of the button display A (see FIG. 54B).

  Next, the flow of button processing when the player operates the effect button 12 will be described. First, when there is no hold storage (hold = 0), even after the invalid (1) period has elapsed, it becomes invalid (2), and button processing is not performed over the first half and the second half of the super reach.

  Next, when there is a hold memory (hold> 0) and there is an unpressed hold that has not yet been used for the reserved ball number button notice effect (unpressed hold> 0), the invalid (1) period has elapsed. After that, the operation of the effect button 12 becomes effective. And it becomes invalid (1) during the period when the production of the first half of the super reach and the development of the second half of the super reach are being executed. After the invalid (1) period elapses, the operation of the effect button 12 becomes valid again, and the invalid (1) period starts after the second half of the super reach.

  Next, referring to the third line of the button process, a case where the non-pressed hold changes from 1 to 0 when there is a hold storage (hold> 1) will be described. When the operation of the effect button 12 becomes valid after the invalid (1) period has elapsed, and the player operates (presses) the effect button 12 during the effective period, the reserved ball number button notice effect based on the reserved color Is performed once, the unpressed hold changes from 1 to 0, and becomes invalid (2). Thereafter, after the invalid (1) period has elapsed, the operation of the effect button 12 becomes valid again in the second half of the super reach. When the player operates (presses) the effect button 12 again during this effective period, the hold ball number button notice effect using the effect character is executed once and the non-pressed hold changes from 1 to 0. Invalid (2).

  Next, the case where the number of held balls changes from 0 to 1 and the unpressed hold changes from 0 to 1 will be described with reference to the fourth line of the button process. It becomes invalid (2) after the invalid (1) period has elapsed, but if the game ball wins a special symbol start port 20, 21H, 21M during the invalid (2) period, the non-depressed hold is While changing from 0 to 1, the operation of the effect button 12 becomes effective. Thereafter, the operation becomes invalid (1), and the operation of the effect button 12 becomes effective again after the invalid (1) period has elapsed. In the effective period in the latter half of the super reach, the non-holding hold is 1 and is invalid (1) if the player does not operate the effect button 12 during the effective period.

  Next, when a game ball wins a special symbol starting port 20, 21H, 21M during Super Reach and the number of held balls changes from 0 to 1, after the non-pressed hold changes from 0 to 1 again The case where it changes to 0 is demonstrated based on the 5th line of button processing. When the invalid (1) period has elapsed, it becomes invalid (2). At that stage, when the game ball starts and wins, the number of held balls changes from 0 to 1, and the unpressed hold changes from 0 to 1, The operation of the effect button 12 becomes effective. During the effective period, the player operates the effect button 12 to execute the hold ball number button notice effect once, and the unpressed hold changes from 1 to 0 and becomes invalid (2). Thereafter, when the period of invalidity (1) has passed and the second half of the super reach has been reached, the operation of the effect button 12 becomes valid again. Then, when the player operates the effect button 12, the hold ball number button notice effect is executed once and the unpressed hold changes from 1 to 0 and becomes invalid (2).

  Next, based on FIG. 53, an example of the button display A (the reserved ball number button notice effect using the reserved color) performed in the first half of the super reach will be described. In FIG. 53 (a), in the state where two display images 28 of the first special reserved number and one second special reserved number display image 29 are displayed, the left, middle and right effect symbol display devices are displayed. Fluctuation is displayed. In this state, the reach effect of the first half of the super reach is executed in a state where the left and right effect symbol display devices are stopped and 77 reach display is performed. At that stage, the special reserved number display images 28 and 29 are changed to the button display image 27 and displayed. In FIG. 53 (b), during the first half of the super reach, two game balls are won at the second special symbol right start opening 21M and the second special reserved number display image 29 is increased by two to a total of three. The three second special reserved number display images 29 are changed to button display images 27 and displayed.

  As a result, a total of five button display images including the first special hold number 2 and the second special hold number 3 are displayed, and the player presses the effect button 12 five times in the first half of the super reach and performs five times. It becomes possible to execute the reserved ball number button notice effect.

  This state is shown in FIG. 53 (c). First, when the player presses the first effect button 12, the first button display image 27 changes to white. Next, when the second effect button 12 is pressed, the second button display image 27 changes to blue. Next, when the third effect button 12 is pressed, the third button display image changes to green. Next, when the fourth effect button 12 is pressed, the fourth button display image 27 changes to red. Next, when the fifth effect button 12 is pressed, the fifth button display image 27 changes to red. In the reserved ball number button notice effect, a reserved ball number button notice effect character is displayed in the background (see FIG. 53C).

  Next, the production of the latter half of the super reach will be described based on FIG. In the second half of the super reach, two more game balls are awarded to the second special symbol right starting port 21N and a total of four second special reserved number display images 29 are displayed. Therefore, a total of six button display images 27 are displayed, with two display images of the first special reserved number display image 28 and four display images of the second special reserved number display image 29. The state is shown in FIG. 54 (b). Referring to FIG. 54B, six button display images 27 are displayed in a state where the result of the reserved ball number button notice effect in the first half of the super reach is displayed as white, blue, green, red, red. . In this state, the player can execute the reserved ball number button notice effect six times by pressing the effect button 12 six times. The state is shown in FIG. First, when the player presses the effect button 12 for the first time, the effect character “grudge” is displayed, and when the effect button 12 for the second time is pressed, the effect character “grudge” is displayed. When the button 12 is pressed, the effect character “hate” is displayed. When the fourth effect button 12 is pressed, the effect character “hate” is displayed. When the effect button 12 is pressed the fifth time, “ The effect character “Gekiatsu” is displayed, and by pressing the effect button 12 for the sixth time, the effect character “Gekiatsu” is displayed.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the reserved ball number button notice effect will be described based on FIG. 55 and FIG. In the first embodiment, both the first half of the super reach and the second half of the super reach perform the notice announcement of the big hit expectation. In the second embodiment, the super reach reaches the second half of the super reach in the first half of the super reach. In the latter half of the super reach, the expectation of the big hit is announced as a notice in the latter half of the super reach.

  As a result, the role of the scenario part of the production scenario first half (holding color) in Table 1 to Table 4 is different. Referring to FIG. 56 (b), when the effect color is white, it means the default, when it is blue, it indicates that the degree of expectation to develop in the second half of the super reach is small, and when the effect color is green, it indicates the super reach. It indicates that the degree of expectation that develops in the second half is moderate, the red indicates that the degree of expectation that develops in the second half of super reach is 100%, that is, it is fixed, and the case of gold indicates that in the second half of super reach. This suggests that the degree of expectation to develop is 100%, that is, promising, and that it is extremely hot. This extreme hotness means that the expected degree of occurrence of a big hit is 100%. In other words, only when the effect color is gold, it means not only the expected level of development for the second half of super reach but also the expected level of jackpot.

  The table 2 and the table 4 selected in the non-development type reach are configured such that a reserved color with a relatively low expectation is selected. However, the red reserved color is finally displayed in the fourth row of the table 2 and the fourth row of the table 4, which means that the development expectation is 100%. Therefore, in this scenario, it becomes a so-called gusset notice. Note that the notice of gasses may be eliminated.

(Modification)
Next, modified examples in the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above are listed below.

  (1) In the first embodiment of the reserve ball number button notice effect, a notice that suggests the expected degree of occurrence of a big hit is made individually in the first half of the super reach and the second half of the super reach. It may be controlled to perform one notice effect continuously from the first half to the second half of the super reach. In this case, the table 2 and the table 4 selected at the time of the non-development type reach are the same as those in the first embodiment. In the second half, the reserved color will be produced. For example, in the case of the production scenario shown in the first line of the random number range 0 to 39 in the table 1 of FIG. 49B, white → white → white → blue → blue → green → green in the first half of the production scenario. → Green, then green → green → red → red → red → red → gold → gold in the latter half of the production scenario.

  In this case, in the first half of the super reach, if the number of hold storages is “6”, for example, the presentation button 12 is pressed only four times, the remaining two button operations are performed in the second half of the super reach. It is also possible to perform control by adding two button operations in the second half of the super reach.

  (2) In the above-mentioned reserved ball number button notice effect, the display of the result of the button operation is shown in each hold display unit, but the control is performed so that the result of the button operation is displayed by the hold (one). May be. For example, an icon representing a reception radio wave of a mobile phone may be displayed as an image, and the expectation may be displayed in advance by the number of icons each time the player presses the effect button 12.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, a scenario in which a reserved ball number button notice effect scenario is determined in advance when the player operates the effect button 12 at a timing at which the reserved ball number button notice effect can be executed is shown. However, the scenario decision timing is not limited to this. For example, the effect color and effect character displayed each time the player presses the effect button 12 may be determined at the pressing timing. Alternatively, the scenario of the first half of the reserved ball number button notice effect may be determined at the start of the first half of the advanced reach, and the second half of the reserved ball number button notice effect scenario may be determined at the start of the second half of the advanced type reach. In any case, control is performed so as not to perform presentation control in which the expected level of the effect color or effect character displayed this time is lower than the expected level of the effect color or effect character displayed previously.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the presentation button 12 is pressed as many times as the number of reserved balls at the present time, and the reserved ball number button notice by effect color or effect character can be executed. The number of executions of the reserved ball number button notice is not limited to the number of reserved balls at the present time, but may be as follows, for example. One that executes the reserved ball number button notice effect corresponding to the number of reserved balls only once when the effect button 12 is first pressed. At that time, an effect that shows a more accurate expectation in the case of the second number larger than the first number compared to the case where the number of reserved balls at the time of pressing the effect button 12 is the first number, Control to be.

  (5) For example, when other notice effects such as a continuous notice that pre-reads the hold memory, or a pseudo-continuous notice that repeats a temporary stop and re-variation several times during one special figure change, are executed, When the above-mentioned reserved ball number button notice effect is performed in parallel, it is desirable to perform control so that the notice contents by other effects and the notice contents by the reserved ball number button notice effect are matched.

  For example, in the case where the reserved ball number button notice effect is executed in parallel while the prefetch effect is executed according to S718 of FIG. 44 and S759 of FIG. Will cause inconveniences between the two notices. In order to prevent such inconvenience, when executing the reserved ball number button notice effect, a determination means for determining whether or not other effects (for example, pre-read notice effect by S718 and S759) are executed in parallel. For example, a means for determining whether or not the prefetch operation status is “00H” and a case in which the determination means determines that the prefetch operation status is executed in parallel (for example, it is determined that the prefetch operation status is not “00H”). A matching notice content determination means for deciding the contents of the reserved ball number button notice so as to match the notice contents of the notice effect that is determined to be executed in parallel.

  Specifically, for example, in the control of S770 in FIG. 48, when the pre-reading notice makes a big hit notice in the current variation, Table 1 in FIG. 49B or Table 2 in FIG. 49C. , Control is performed so as not to select an effect scenario in the range of random numbers 0 to 39 and 40 to 59 in which the golden effect color and the winning effect character are selected.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, when the number of reserved balls is increased by a player launching a game ball during a reach performance and causing a start prize, the number of reserved balls corresponding to the increased number of reserved balls A few button notice effect is added and controlled so that it can be executed, and even if it is a reach effect, the player does not stop the launch of the ball game ball as much as possible to prevent a decrease in the operating rate of the game machine at the game hall as much as possible. ing. However, as a means for preventing a decrease in the operation rate, a method other than the use of the reserved ball number may be employed. For example, during a reach production, a player launches a game ball and detects and counts the game balls thrown into the game area. Each time a predetermined count value is reached, a hold ball number button notice effect can be executed. You may control to. As another example, the player may perform a ball lending operation during the reach effect, and control may be performed so that the reserved ball number button notice effect is executed each time the number of ball lending reaches a predetermined value.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the third embodiment, when a reach capable of executing button notification (for example, reach excluding high expectation reach (for example, special reach)) occurs, the game continues in a game continuation state in which the player continues the game. It is determined whether or not there is a button, and the button notice can be executed on the condition that it is determined that the game is in a continuing state. Specifically, when an advanced reach occurs, it is detected whether or not the player is performing an operation of firing a game ball, and if the launch operation is performed, it is determined that the game is in a continuation state. Enable button notice. The number of game balls that have been driven into the game area 17 from the time when a reach capable of executing button notice occurs is counted, and button notice that enables button operation according to the count value is performed. Therefore, the button notice effect in the third embodiment is not referred to as the “reserved ball number button notice effect” but is referred to as the “struck ball number button notice effect”.

  In the third embodiment, the above-described FIGS. 47, 48, 51, and 52 are changed to FIGS. 57, 58, 59, and 60, respectively. First, the effect button input management process will be described with reference to FIG. The CPU 241 determines whether or not there has been a driving ball number button notice operation (S800). If not, the effect button input management process ends. On the other hand, if the player operates the effect button 12, a determination of YES is made in S800, and the control advances to S801 to determine whether the reach is other than the high expectation reach. This high expectation reach is a reach with a very high probability of occurrence of a big hit, and is a special reach in the present embodiment, for example. When the high expectation reach is displayed by the image display device 25, control is performed so as not to perform the striking ball number button notice effect in order to make the player gaze at the high expectation reach. Therefore, in the case of high expectation reach, control is performed to cause the image display device 25 to display a message display to the effect that the shot ball number button cannot be notified (S802).

  On the other hand, if the reach currently displayed on the image display device 25 is not the high expectation reach, it is determined whether or not it is a button operation invalid period (S803). The button operation invalid period is a period indicated by invalid (1) shown in FIG. If it is the button operation invalid period, control is performed to display a message display indicating that the button operation invalid period is on the image display device 25 (S804).

  If it is not the button operation invalid period, it is determined whether or not the value of the button notice counter is 1 or more. This button notice number counter counts the number of times that the player can operate the effect button 12 in the hit ball number button notice effect. The number of game balls that have been thrown into the game area 17 from the time when a reach (for example, a super reach other than a high expectation reach (for example, a special reach)) capable of executing the advance button count notification is counted (S810, S811) Each time the number reaches 15, the value of the button notice counter is incremented by 1 (S812 to S814). In the third embodiment, a ball detection sensor (not shown) is provided at the end portion of the guide rail 16, and a game ball (injected ball) that is driven into the game area 17 is detected by this ball detection sensor. The detection signal is input to the effect control unit 51, and the number of shot balls is counted by the CPU 241.

  The hit ball number button notice effect is to execute the button notice effect at a rate of once for every 15 shot balls when there are shot balls. When the number of shot balls for 15 balls has not been reached, that is, when the button notice counter is less than 1, control is performed to display a message display to the effect that the number of shot balls is stored on the image display device 25 (S806). When the button notice number counter is 1 or more, it is determined whether or not the value of the number-of-struck ball button notice operation counter has reached the upper limit (S807). The striking ball number button notice operation counter is incremented and updated by “1” every time the player operates the effect button 12 and the striking ball number button notice effect can be executed. In S807, it is determined whether or not the count value of the number-of-struck ball button advance notice counter reaches the value of the current button advance notice counter. In addition, when the reach displayed in this special figure change is developed to the second half of the super reach (see FIG. 60), the number of the shot balls at the end of the ball hitting button notice effect in the first half of the super reach. The button notification operation counter is cleared once, and the number-of-balls button notification operation counter is cleared even at the end of the ball-button notification operation in the latter half of the super reach. Therefore, for example, when the count value of the number-of-balls button notification operation counter is “5” at the first half of the super reach, it is determined whether or not the value of the number-of-balls button notification operation counter has reached “5”. If the number of balls to be shot is “5” even in the second half of the super reach, it is determined whether or not the value of the ball number button notice operation counter has reached “5” even in the second half of the super reach.

  If the hit ball number button notice operation counter has reached the upper limit, the control advances to S809, and a control is performed to cause the image display device 25 to display a message display indicating that the shot ball number is used up for the notice effect. On the other hand, when the value of the number-of-balls-button notification operation counter has not yet reached the upper limit, processing for updating the number-of-balls button notification operation counter by adding “1” is performed (S808).

  Next, details of the scenario update process shown in S574 of FIG. 40 will be described with reference to FIG. This effect scenario update process changes the effect scenario set in S759 or S761 in FIG. 46 when the player operates the effect button 12 to execute the hit ball number button notice effect, and the image display device 25 This is a process for executing the hit ball number button notice effect. Specifically, button notice number data for displaying a value corresponding to the number of balls to be thrown, that is, a button notice number counter value, is stored in the button notice number data storage area of the RAM 243. In this button notice number data storage area, a button 1 display data storage area to a button n display data storage area (n is the maximum value of the button notice number counter: in this embodiment, n = 8) are provided. The CPU 241 can identify what type of shot ball button notice effect display is to be performed on the image display device 25 with reference to the shot ball number button notice scenario data in the button notice number indication data storage area. It has become. In addition, in the case of performing the hit ball number button notice effect, the background image is also unique to the shot number button notice effect. Therefore, not only the scenario of the button notice number data storage area but also the background image scenario is controlled to be changed from a normal background scenario to a scenario specific to the shot ball number button notice effect.

  First, it is determined whether or not the reach displayed by the current variation is a reach capable of executing the shot ball number button notice (S810). As described above, in the case of a high expectation reach (for example, a special reach), it is determined not to execute the hitting ball number button notice effect, and a reach excluding such a high expectation reach is displayed. Determines whether or not the control proceeds to S811, and a ball detection sensor for detecting a ball to be thrown into the game area 17 is turned on. If it is not ON, the control advances to S818, but if a ball is detected and turned ON, the value of the driving counter is incremented by one (S812). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the driving counter has become 15 or more (S813). If it is less than 15, the control proceeds to S817, but when it reaches 15, the control proceeds to S814, and the button notice counter It is determined whether the value of is 8 or more. The count upper limit value of the button notice counter is set to 8, and if it is less than 8, the process proceeds to S815 and the value of the button notice counter is incremented by one. Then, the value of the driving counter is updated by 15 subtraction. On the other hand, if the value of the button notice counter is 8 or more, the control proceeds to S817.

  In S817, a process of changing to an effect scenario in which a button display image (button effective image) is displayed on the image display device 25 is performed. Specifically, a process of changing to a presentation scenario in which a number of button display images corresponding to the value of the current button notice counter is displayed on the image display unit 25 is performed. As a result, for example, when the value of the current button notice counter is 5, five button display images (button effective images) are displayed on the image display device 25.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the striking ball number button notice operation counter is “1” (S818). If it is not “1”, that is, if it is 0 or 2 or more, this scenario update processing ends. On the other hand, when the number-of-struck-ball button notice operation counter is “1”, a process of selecting a table is performed with reference to the number-of-shot ball button notice table selection table (S819). The scenario used for the hit ball number button notice effect refers to a table based on the hit ball number notice random number, is selected and determined at random with a predetermined probability, and selects a table to be referred to. The table used for this is the driving ball number button notice table selection table. This hitting ball number button notice table selection table is a “shot ball number button notice table selection table” storing the same data as the “reserved ball number button notice table selection table” shown in FIG. Further, in the third embodiment, a table storing the same data as Table 1, Table 2, and Table 3 shown in FIGS. 49B, 49C, and 49D is used. However, “hold color” in FIGS. 49B, 49C and 49D is corrected to “button display color”.

  Next, a process of extracting a reserved ball number button notice random number is performed (S820). The reserved ball number button notice random number is repeatedly counted up from 0, counted up to the upper limit of 99, and then counted up again from 0, and the count value at the extraction timing in S820 is a random number. Is extracted as Next, the table selected in S819 is searched based on the random number extracted in S820, and the process of determining the reserved ball number button notice scenario is performed (S821). Next, a process for changing to the effect scenario determined in S821 is performed (S822).

  Next, details of the liquid crystal command transmission processing shown in S693 of FIG. 43 will be described with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether or not it is the second half of the advanced reach (S830). If it is not the second half of the advanced reach, it is determined whether or not the number-of-injection button notice operation counter is equal to or greater than “1” (S830). S831). This striking ball number button notice operation counter is updated by adding “1” in S808 of FIG. 57 described above and cleared in S838 described later. When the number-of-balls button advance notice operation counter is 0, NO is determined in S831, control proceeds to S832, and it is determined whether or not the scenario of the button display image is stored. The scenario of the button display image is changed in the above-described S817 and stored in the RAM 243. When the scenario of the button display image is stored, the command according to the scenario of the button display image is displayed as an image. It transmits to the display device 25 (S833).

  On the other hand, when the scenario of the button display image is not stored, the control proceeds to S834, and a command according to the normal scenario is transmitted to the image display device 25. This normal scenario is not the scenario changed in the scenario update process of FIG. 58 but the effect scenario with or without lightning effect set in S759 or S761 of FIG. As a result, on the image display device 25, other effects are displayed without performing the striking ball number button notice effect.

  Next, when the number-of-balls-button notification operation counter is “1” or more, a command for displaying the part effect corresponding to the value of the ball-number-button notification operation counter is transmitted to the image display device 25 (S835). . As a result, a hit ball number button notice effect using the button display color is displayed.

  On the other hand, if it is the latter half of the advanced reach, the control proceeds to S836, and the result of the advance ball number button notice in the first half of the advanced reach is continuously displayed, and the operation button corresponding to the current button notice number counter ( A button effective image) is displayed, and a command for displaying a part effect corresponding to the value of the shot ball number button advance operation counter is transmitted to the image display device 25. As a result, the result of the hit ball number button notice effect using the button display color that is the result of the hit ball number button notice in the first half is displayed, and the effect characters such as grudge, hatred, and intense heat in the latter half of the production scenario The number of balls to be shot button notice effect is displayed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the hit ball number button notice effect has been completed (S837), and when it is finished, the control advances to S828 to clear the shot number button notice operation counter and clear the effect scenario. Process. This S837 is once at the end of the striking ball number button notice effect in the first half of the super reach when the reach displayed in this special map change is developed to the second half of the super reach (see FIG. 60). YES is determined and the ball-in-button notification operation counter is cleared once in S838, and YES is also determined at the end of the ball-in-button notification operation in the latter half of the super reach, and the ball-in-button notification operation counter is cleared in S838. Is done.

  Next, FIG. 60 shows changes over time in the number-of-balls button notice effect. The timing chart of FIG. 60 is substantially the same as the timing chart shown in FIG. 52, and the difference is that “hold” is replaced with “button notice number”. Since the other portions are the same, the description is not repeated here.

(Modification)
Next, modifications of the third embodiment described above are listed below.

  (1) In the third embodiment described above, the driving counter counts the number of game balls that have been shot into the game area 17 (see S812). A launch detection sensor for detecting a sphere may be provided, and control may be performed such that the detection output of the launch detection sensor is counted (launch ball count) and the button notice counter is added and updated. At that time, it is desirable to provide a foul ball detection sensor, and to perform a control to update the value of the fired ball count by 1 every time a foul ball is detected. This is because by subtracting and updating the number of foul balls from the number of balls to be fired, the number of balls to be actually put into the game area is calculated.

  (2) After wiring so that the detection signal of the touch sensor 69 is also input to the effect control board 82, the CPU 241 measures the output length of the detection signal of the touch sensor 69 and adds and updates the button notice counter. You may control to. That is, the time when the player touches the rotation operation unit 10a of the launching handle 10 is counted from the time when a reach capable of executing the shot ball number button notice occurs, and the time reaches a predetermined time (for example, 9 seconds). Each time the button notice counter is incremented and updated by one.

  (3) A right-handed ball detection sensor for detecting a game ball that has been thrown when a player is performing a specific ball-balling operation (for example, right-handed) is provided at a predetermined position on the right side of the game area 17 Control may be performed so that the detection output of the right-handed ball detection sensor is counted (right-handed ball counting) from the point in time when a reach capable of executing the ball-number button notification occurs and the button-number-number counter is added and updated.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the fourth embodiment, a button notice effect is performed on condition that the credit in the slot machine is equal to or greater than a predetermined number.

  First, the configuration of the entire slot machine will be described with reference to FIG. A gaming machine main body 301 includes a housing 302 and a rectangular front panel 303 disposed on the front side of the housing 302. The housing 302 is formed in a box shape whose front side is open, and a front panel 303 is attached so as to close the front side so as to be freely opened and closed.

  In the housing 302, a first display window 317 for the first display means is disposed at the upper part, and a second display window (also referred to as a reel window) 318 for the second display means is disposed in the middle part. The first display means is constituted by image display means such as a liquid crystal display panel, and appropriately displays effect images according to changes in the gaming state. The second display means includes a plurality of (for example, three) rotating reels 306 (for example, a left rotating reel 306a, a middle rotating reel 306b, and a right rotating reel 306c shown in FIG. 62) that can rotate around a horizontal rotation axis. Provided on the shelf plate in the left-right direction in the middle part of the housing 302. A plurality of game symbols are displayed at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction on the outer peripheral surfaces of the rotating reels (also referred to as symbol display reels) 306a, 306b, and 306c, and the rotation driving means 311a to 311c shown in FIG. By individually driving the rotary reels 306a to 306c, the game symbols of the rotary reels 306a to 306c are changed for a predetermined time.

  A medal hopper (not shown) for storing medals, a medal payout means 309 (see FIG. 62) for paying out medals in the medal hopper, and an auxiliary tank for receiving medals overflowing from the medal hopper at the lower part of the housing 302 (Not shown) are arranged. The medal hopper and the medal payout means 309 are coupled vertically. Note that a main control board case for housing the main control board 351 (see FIG. 62) is mounted on the upper portion of the housing 302 on the rear wall 302a side.

  The front panel 303 includes a decorative cover 315 and the like attached to a panel frame constituting the skeleton body, and the panel frame is detachably attached to the side wall of the housing 302 via a pair of upper and lower hinges at one left and right end sides. ing. On the upper side of the front panel 303, a first display window 317 corresponding to the first display means and a second display window (also referred to as a reel window) 318 corresponding to the second display means 5 are arranged above and below the lower part. On the side, an operation panel unit 319, a front panel unit 320, and a medal tray 321 are arranged vertically.

  The front panel 303 is provided with a pair of left and right speakers 322 on the left and right sides of the first display window 317, and first light emitting effect means 323 corresponding to the upper and lower sides of the second display window 318 and the substantially four corners on the left and right are second. Second light emitting effect means 324 is provided between the upper and lower first light emitting effect means 323 on the left and right sides of the display window 318, respectively.

  The first display window 317 has a substantially rectangular shape corresponding to the first display means, and the effect image of the first display means can be seen through from the front side. The second display window 318 has a horizontally long rectangular shape corresponding to the first display means, and the second display window 318 is provided with a plurality of (for example, three) visual recognition portions corresponding to the respective rotating reels 306. . Each visual recognition unit is configured in a strip shape that is long in the vertical direction so that a plurality of (for example, three) game symbols can be seen through from the front side when the rotating reel 306 is stopped.

  The medal tray 321 is at the lowermost portion of the front panel 303, and a front panel portion 320 is provided on the upper side of the medal tray 321 so as to project forward from the second display window 318. The operation panel unit 319 is provided so as to extend from the upper surface of the front panel unit 320 to the upper part of the front surface, and on the upper surface side, a medal insertion port 325, a medal insertion button (also referred to as a BET button) 326, a cross key 327, a push button 328, and the like. A stop button (stop operation means) 329 corresponding to each rotary reel 306, a start lever 330 for starting rotation of each rotary reel 306, a reject button 331, an integration button 332, and the like are provided on the front side. .

  The start lever 330 is for starting the rotation of each rotary reel 306. When the start lever 330 is operated, the rotary reels 306 start to rotate substantially simultaneously. There are a plurality of stop buttons 329 corresponding to each rotation reel 306, and when each stop button 329 is operated, the rotation reel 306 corresponding to the stop button 329 is stopped.

  On the lower back side of the front panel 303 is provided sorting means (not shown) for sorting the medals inserted from the medal slot 325, and regular medals that have passed through the sorting means are guided to the medal hopper. . On the other hand, the fake medals selected by the selection means are returned to the medal tray 321. The medals paid out by the medal payout means 309 are also guided to the medal tray 21.

  FIG. 62 is a block diagram of a control system of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. This control system includes a main control board 351 that mainly performs control related to the gaming state and an effect control board 352 that performs control related to effects as separate boards, from the main control board 351 side to the effect control board 352 side. Thus, the control command can be transmitted by one-way communication.

  The main control board 351 includes a medal insertion processing unit 353, a random number extraction processing unit 354, a lottery processing unit 355, a symbol variation control unit 356, a winning combination formation processing unit 357, a control command transmission unit 358, and the like, and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM Etc. Each of these means is realized by causing a CPU to execute a game control program for performing a game control process stored in advance on the ROM.

  The medal insertion processing means 353 is for performing medal insertion processing based on a signal from the medal detection switch 424 for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 325 or a signal from the medal insertion button 326. When there is a signal from the switch 424, the number of medals based on the signal is added to the number of inserted medals, and after the number of inserted medals reaches a predetermined number (three in this case), the remaining is added to the number of credits. At the same time, the number of inserted medals after the addition is displayed on the inserted medals number display section 434a. The credit number added in this way is stored in the RAM of the main control board 351.

  Further, when there is a signal from the medal insertion button 326, the medal insertion processing means 353 inserts the number of medals according to each medal insertion button 326 until the number of inserted medals reaches a predetermined number (here, three). In addition to adding to the number of medals, the number of inserted medals after addition is displayed on the inserted medals number display unit 434a, and the number of medals for the addition is subtracted from the number of credits stored in the RAM. Such credit number addition update or subtraction update is performed by the CPU of the main control board 351.

  In the fourth embodiment, when a predetermined number (three in this case) of medals of 2 or more is inserted, all the effective lines become effective. Specifically, 3 × 3 symbols are stopped and displayed in the second display window 318. Three active lines in the horizontal upper, middle, and lower rows and two diagonally diagonal lines are displayed. A total of five active lines are set, and a winning combination is established when the symbols are in a predetermined combination in any of these five active lines.

  The random number extraction processing means 354 performs random number extraction processing based on the operation timing of the start lever 330 on condition that the number of inserted medals counted by the medal insertion processing means 353 is a predetermined number (three). A predetermined lottery random number is extracted.

  The lottery processing means 355 performs a lottery process. The lottery processing means 355 performs an internal lottery for each winning combination based on the random number for lottery extracted by the random number extraction processing means 354, and each winning prize based on the internal lottery result. A stop permission signal relating to a combination of symbols corresponding to a combination is output to the symbol variation control means 356 to permit the rotating reels 306a to 306c to stop at the combination of symbols.

  In the fourth embodiment, there are 6 types of winning combinations including 2 types of BB, RB, 3 types of small roles (15, 5 and 8) and replay roles. A combination of symbols to be assigned is assigned. Among the 6 types of winning combinations, 5 types except for 8 winning combinations are established when a predetermined symbol is aligned on the active line, but for 8 winning combinations, the left symbol on the active line is “Cherry” If it becomes a symbol, it is established regardless of the types of other middle symbols and right symbols.

  Note that the stop permission signals corresponding to the two types BB and RB are carried over to the next game until the two types BB and RB are established, respectively, and the stop permission signals corresponding to the other winning combinations are valid only for that game. The game will not carry over.

  The symbol variation control means 356 controls the rotation of each of the rotary reels 306a to 306c, and includes symbol variation start processing means 356a and symbol variation stop processing means 356b.

  The symbol variation start processing means 356a performs symbol variation start processing. When a rotation command signal (an example of a predetermined symbol variation start request) issued based on the operation of the start lever 330 is received, The rotation driving units 311a to 311c are controlled to start the rotation of the rotary reels 306a to 306c at the same time.

  The symbol fluctuation stop processing means 356b performs symbol fluctuation stop processing. For example, the reel rotation position detection means 312a to 312c are provided on the condition that a stop command signal issued based on the operation of the stop button 329 is received. The rotation driving means 311a to 311c are controlled on the basis of the rotation position information from the rotation position of the rotation reels 306a to 306c corresponding to the stop buttons 329, and the predetermined maximum number of sliding frames is set as an upper limit. It slides (including 0 frames) and stops.

  The stop command signal may be automatically issued when the stop button 329 is not operated within a certain time from the start of rotation of each of the rotary reels 306a to 306c, for example.

  Here, the maximum number of sliding symbols of each of the rotating reels 306a to 306c is set for each of the rotating reels 306a to 306c according to the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames of all the rotating reels 306a to 306c is set to 4 frames during the normal gaming state and RB operation, and the left rotation as a specific symbol display reel is performed during the operation of the 2nd type BB. Only the maximum number of sliding symbols on the reel 306a is set to one frame (an example of a specific maximum number of sliding symbols) that is smaller than that in the normal gaming state, and the maximum number of sliding symbols on the other middle and right rotating reels 306b and 306c is usually The same 4 frames as in the gaming state are set.

  Further, the number of sliding symbols when each of the rotation driving units 311a to 311c is stopped is determined based on a symbol stop table set in advance. This symbol stop table is prepared in advance for each of the rotating reels 306a to 306c in accordance with the type of gaming state, the type of internal winning combination, the stop order (which stop operation), the state of the already stopped symbol, and the like. .

  In each symbol stop table, the value of the number of sliding symbols is set for each rotational position information of the corresponding rotating reels 306a to 306c. Here, the rotation position information is information indicating the rotation position of the rotation reels 306a to 306c when the stop button 329 is operated, and in this embodiment, each of the three frames of the second display window 318 is displayed. The symbol number of the symbol corresponding to the lowermost symbol display portion (hereinafter referred to as the slip reference position) is used.

  The winning combination establishment processing means 357 generates a medal or generates a profit state according to the winning combination when the stop symbols of the rotating reels 306a to 306c constitute a winning combination on the active line. Means 359, medal payout processing means 360, profit state processing means 361 and the like are provided.

  The winning determination processing unit 359 performs a winning determination process, and includes a winning combination determining unit 359a, an error processing unit 359b, and the like. When all the reels 306a to 306c are stopped, the winning determination processing unit 359 determines whether or not a winning combination is established by a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on each active line. If established, the winning combination determining means 359a determines whether or not the establishment of the winning combination is valid. If the establishment of the winning combination is valid, the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the winning combination is determined. Is set and a predetermined error process is performed by the error processing means 359b when the winning combination is not valid.

  The medal payout processing means 360 is for performing medal payout processing relating to credit / payout of medals acquired in each game. When the winning determination processing means 359 determines that a winning combination has been properly established, a winning determination is made. The medal payout number set in the process is added to the credit number or the medal payout means 309 is driven to pay out to the medal tray 21. The credit settlement button 418 is used to switch whether the acquired medal is credited or paid out.

  When the number of credits is added, the value of the number of credits displayed on the credit display unit 434b is updated. An upper limit (for example, 50) is set for the number of credits, and medals for the number of credits exceeding the upper limit are forcibly paid out to the medal tray 321 by the medal payout means 309.

  The profit state processing means 361 performs processing related to the occurrence of the profit state based on the determination result of the winning determination processing means 359 and the like, and when the winning determination processing means 359 determines that the replay combination is established, the re-game operation start processing is performed. A function for performing a two-type BB operation start process when the winning determination processing means 359 determines that the two-type BB has been established, and a function for starting two-type BB (specific game state), and the winning determination processing means 359 is RB A function that starts RB by performing RB operation start processing when it is determined that it is established, a function that performs type 2 BB operation processing when 2 types of BB are operating, a function that performs RB operation processing when RB is operating, etc. I have.

  When the replay combination is established, the next game can be played without inserting medals. In the replay operation start process, a predetermined medal number (3) is added to the inserted medals without subtracting the number of credits. Sheet) is added.

  Further, during the RB operation, processing related to execution of a set of special games is performed. This special game is dedicated to one medal, and the internal lottery probability is set so that a 15-piece combination (bell) is established with an extremely high probability (for example, 1 / 1.01). The special game ends when the winning combination is established a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) or when the predetermined number of games (for example, 12 games) is consumed, and the RB ends.

  In the RB operation start process, at the start of this RB, various count values related to the special game end condition, for example, initial setting of the upper limit number of winning combinations (for example, 8 times) and the upper limit number of games (for example, 12 games) are performed. Executed. In the RB operation processing, processing such as updating (subtraction) of various count values related to the end condition of the special game is executed.

  In addition, during the operation of type 2 BB, the internal winning probability of the replay role is set to a very high probability (for example, 1 / 1.01) higher than the value in the normal gaming state (for example, 1 / 7.3), and the internal lottery Then, the replay is won with a very high probability. Also, the type 2 BB is set to end on condition that the number of medals to be paid out reaches a predetermined number (for example, 240) or that RB (an example of a special winning combination) is won by internal lottery. . Therefore, during the two-type BB operation, even a player with a low level of skill can wait for an RB internal winning while digesting the game without reducing his / her medals compared to the normal gaming state.

  The control command transmission means 358 is for transmitting a control command to the effect control board 352 by one-way communication, and enters a medal into the medal insertion slot 325 and a medal insertion operation by the medal insertion button 326. A function of transmitting a command, a function of transmitting a predetermined rotation start command corresponding to the stop permission state of the lottery processing means 355 at the start of rotation of the rotation reels 306a to 306c based on the operation of the start lever 330, and the operation of the stop button 329 A function for transmitting a stop button operation command corresponding to each stop button 329, a function for transmitting a stop symbol command based on the determination result of the winning determination processing means 359, and a profit state based on the control of the profit state processing means 361 Function for transmitting start / stop command, error processing means 35 A function of transmitting an error command based on the control such as 9b is provided.

  The effect control board 352 includes control command analysis means 371 constituted by CPU, ROM, RAM, etc., effect display control means 372, lamp control means 373, sound control means 374, and the like.

  The control command analysis means 371 is for receiving a control command from the main control board 351 side and analyzing its contents.

  The effect display control means 372 controls the display of the effect display means 440 and includes an error display control means 372a. The effect display control means 372 displays an arbitrary effect image according to the gaming state on the effect display means 440, for example, based on a rotation start command or the like, for example, to display an image related to the symbol variation display by the rotating reels 306a to 306c. At the same time, when an error command is received from the main control board 351 side, error information corresponding to the error command is displayed on the effect display means 340 by the error display control means 372a. Based on the lottery result of the lottery processing unit 355, the main control board 351 transmits a control command command for causing the effect display unit 440 to display various notice effects (for example, next notice) indicating that the two types BB or RB are internally won. The information is transmitted from the means 358 to the control command analysis means 371. Upon receiving the command, the effect display control means 372 performs control for causing the effect display means 440 to display a notice effect such as a next notice, for example, after performing a freeze effect and invalidating the operation of the stop button 329 for a predetermined time. In the notice effect such as the next notice, the player can execute the button notice effect described later by pressing the push button 328. An operation signal when the player presses the push button 328 is input from the push button 328 to the effect display control means 372 of the effect control board 352, and the effect display control means 372 performs the button notice effect based on the input signal. Control to display on the effect display means 440 is performed.

  The lamp control means 373 performs light emission control of the lamp (backlight) 306L, the first light emission effect means 323, the second light emission effect means 324, etc., and a medal insertion command, a rotation start command, a stop button operation command, and a stop symbol. Based on the command, error command, etc., the lamp (backlight) 306L, the first light emission effecting means 323, the second light emission effecting means 324, etc. are lit, blinking, etc. in a predetermined pattern, and during the predetermined game waiting state, the lamp (Backlight) 306L, the first light emission effecting means 323, the second light emission effecting means 324, etc. are blinked with a predetermined demo pattern or turned off.

  The sound control means 374 is for controlling the sound output from the speaker 322, and is arbitrarily selected from the speaker 322 based on a medal insertion command, a rotation start command, a stop button operation command, a stop symbol command, an error command, and the like. Sound effects, music, etc. are output.

  Next, the effect button input management process in the fourth embodiment will be described based on FIG. This effect button input management process is a process of managing a signal when the player operates the push button 328, and corresponds to the flowchart of FIG. 47 in the first embodiment. The CPU of the effect control board 352 determines whether or not a credit number button notice operation has been performed (S850). In the fourth embodiment, since a button notice effect is performed according to the number of credits, the “credit number button notice effect” is referred to instead of the “reserved ball number button notice effect” in the first embodiment. If NO in S850, the effect button input management process ends. However, if the player presses the push button 328, it is determined YES in S850 and the control advances to S851, and the credit number button notice is displayed. It is determined whether or not the game state is executable. A specific example of a gaming state in which a credit number button notice can be executed is a gaming state in which a notice effect such as a next notice is executed during the above-described freeze effect. If it is not in a gaming state in which the credit number button notice can be executed, a control is performed to cause the effect display means 440 to display a message display indicating that the credit number button notice is not possible (S852).

  On the other hand, in the gaming state in which the credit number button notice can be executed, it is determined whether or not it is a button operation invalid period (S853). The button operation invalid period is a period indicated by invalid (1) shown in FIG. If it is the button operation invalid period, control is performed to display on the effect display means 440 a message indicating that it is the button operation invalid period (S854).

  If it is not the button operation invalid period, it is determined whether or not the button notice number J is 1 or more (S855). The button notice number J is an integer part J of a value obtained by dividing (K−26) by 3 when the credit number K is 29 or more (see S842 described later). In the fourth embodiment, the player can make a credit number button advance notice by pressing the push buttons 328 by the number J. If this J is less than 1, the credit display button 440 is not sufficient to give the credit button notification (specifically 29), so that a control message is displayed on the effect display means 440 to store the credit amount. (S856). When the button notice number J is 1 or more, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit number button notice operation counter has reached the upper limit (S857). The credit number button notice operation counter is incremented and updated by “1” every time the player operates the push button 328 and the credit number button notice effect can be executed. In S857, it is determined whether or not the count value of the credit number button notice operation counter has reached the current button notice number J. In addition, when the freeze effect to be executed develops from the first half of the freeze effect to the second half of the freeze effect, the credit number button notice operation counter is once cleared at the end of the credit number button notice effect in the first half of the freeze effect. In addition, the credit number button notice operation counter is cleared at the end of the credit number button notice effect in the second half of the freeze effect. Therefore, for example, if the button notice number J is “5” at the first half of the freeze effect, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit number button notice operation counter has reached “5”. When the button notice number J is “5”, it is determined whether the value of the credit number button notice operation counter has reached “5” even in the second half of the freeze effect.

  If the credit number button notice operation counter has reached the upper limit, the control advances to S859 to control the effect display means 440 to display a message display indicating that the credit number has been used up for the notice effect. On the other hand, if the value of the credit button announcement operation counter has not yet reached the upper limit, a process of updating the credit button announcement operation counter by “1” is performed (S858).

  Next, details of the scenario update processing will be described with reference to FIG. This effect scenario update process corresponds to the effect scenario update process shown in FIG. 48 in the first embodiment. When the player operates the push button 328 to execute the credit number button notice effect, This is a process for changing the effect scenario set in S759 or S761 of FIG. 46 and causing the effect display means 440 to execute the credit number button notice effect. Specifically, button notice number data for displaying the button notice number J is stored in the button notice number data storage area of the RAM of the effect control board 352. In this button notice number data storage area, a button 1 display data storage area to a button n display data storage area (n is the maximum value of the button notice number J: in this embodiment, n = 8) are provided. The CPU of the effect control board 352 refers to the credit number button notice scenario data in the button notice number indication data storage area to determine what credit number button notice effect display is performed on the effect display means 440. It can be specified. Further, when the credit number button notice effect is performed, the background image is also unique to the credit number button notice effect. Therefore, not only the scenario of the button notice number data storage area but also the background image scenario is controlled to change from the normal background scenario to a scenario specific to the credit number button notice effect.

  First, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is such that a credit number button notice can be executed (S840). A specific example of a gaming state in which a credit number button notice can be executed is a gaming state in which a notice effect such as a next notice is executed during the above-described freeze effect. If it is determined NO in S840, the scenario update process ends. If YES is determined, the control proceeds to S341, and it is determined whether the credit number K is 29 or more. When the credit number K is less than 29, the credit number button notice is not executed. When the credit number K is 29 or more, a process of setting the integer part J of the value obtained by dividing (K−26) by 3 as the button notice number is performed (S842).

  Next, the control advances to S843, and a process of changing to an effect scenario for displaying button display images (button effective images) by the number of button notice numbers J is performed. Specifically, a process of changing to the effect scenario in which the number of button display images corresponding to the current button notice number J is displayed on the effect display means 440 is performed. As a result, for example, when the current button notice number J is 5, five button display images (button effective images) are displayed on the effect display means 440.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the credit number button notice operation counter is “1” (S844). If it is not “1”, that is, if it is 0 or 2 or more, this scenario update processing ends. On the other hand, when the credit number button notice operation counter is “1”, a process of selecting a table with reference to the credit number button notice table selection table is performed (S845). The scenario used for the credit number button announcement effect refers to a table based on the credit number button notice random number, is selected and determined at random with a predetermined probability, and is used to select the table to be referred to. The table is a credit number button notice table selection table. This credit number button notice table selection table is a “credit number button notice table selection table” that stores the same data as the “reserved ball number button notice table selection table” shown in FIG. In the fourth embodiment, a table storing the same data as the tables 1, 2 and 3 shown in FIGS. 49B, 49C and 49D is used. However, “hold color” in FIGS. 49B, 49C and 49D is corrected to “button display color”.

  Next, details of the liquid crystal command transmission processing will be described with reference to FIG. This liquid crystal command transmission process corresponds to the liquid crystal command transmission process shown in FIG. 51 in the first embodiment. First, it is determined whether or not it is the second half of the freeze effect (S865). If it is not the second half of the freeze effect, it is determined whether or not the credit number button notice operation counter is “1” or more (S831). This credit number button notice operation counter is updated by adding “1” in S858 of FIG. 63 described above and cleared in S873 described later. If the credit number button notice operation counter is 0, NO is determined in S866 and the control advances to S867 to determine whether or not the button display image scenario is stored. The scenario of the button display image is changed in the above-described S843 and stored in the RAM of the effect control board 352. If the scenario of the button display image is stored, the scenario of the button display image is displayed. The command thus followed is transmitted to the effect display means 440 (S868).

  On the other hand, when the scenario of the button display image is not stored, the control proceeds to S869, and a command according to the normal scenario is transmitted to the effect display means 440. This normal scenario is not the scenario changed in the scenario update process of FIG. 58 but the effect scenario with or without lightning effect set in S759 or S761 of FIG. As a result, the effect display means 440 displays other effects without performing the credit number button notice effect.

  Next, when the credit number button notice operation counter is “1” or more, a command for displaying the parts effect corresponding to the value of the credit number button notice operation counter is transmitted to the effect display means 440 (S870). As a result, the credit number button notice effect using the button display color is displayed.

  On the other hand, if it is the second half of the freeze production, the control proceeds to S871, and the result of the credit button announcement in the first half of the freeze production is continuously displayed, and the operation button (button valid image corresponding to the current button announcement number J is displayed. ) Is displayed, and a command for displaying a part effect corresponding to the value of the credit number button notice operation counter is transmitted to the effect display means 440. As a result, the result of the credit button announcement using the button display color that is the result of the credit button announcement in the first half is displayed, and the credit by the effect characters such as grudge, hatred, and intense heat in the latter half of the production scenario A few button notice effect is displayed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the credit number button notice effect has ended (S872). When the credit number button notice effect is completed, the control proceeds to S873, where the credit number button notice operation counter and the button notice number J are cleared and the effect is produced. Process to clear the scenario. This S873 is determined to be YES once at the end of the credit number button notice effect in the first half of the freeze effect when the present freeze effect is developed to the second half, and the credit number button notice operation counter is once set in S873. It is cleared, and it is determined YES even at the end of the credit button announcement in the latter half of the freeze production, and the credit button announcement operation counter is cleared in S873.

  The timing chart of the credit button announcement effect in the fourth embodiment is substantially the same as the timing chart shown in FIG. 60 in the third embodiment, and the difference is that “first half of super reach” is changed to “first half of freeze effect”. , “Super reach second half” is only changed to “Freeze production second half”. Therefore, in the fourth embodiment, the illustration and explanation of the timing chart of the credit button announcement effect are omitted.

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Next, other embodiments are listed below.

  (1) First determination means is provided for determining that the player has adjusted the volume of the gaming machine or selected a demo movie at the stage when the symbol variation display by the effect symbol display device 26 is completed, and occurs after the determination. In the reach that can execute the button notice (for example, reach excluding the high expectation reach (for example, special reach)), the button notice effect for operating the effect operation button 12 is controlled to be executable. In this case, the number of times that the player can operate the operation button 12 in the button notice effect executed may be controlled to be determined randomly by lottery using the extracted random number. Control is performed to display the button display image (button effective image) on the image display device 25 as many times as the determined number of button operations is possible, and button display is sequentially performed each time the player operates the operation button 12 as in the first embodiment. Execute notice effect by color and effect character. As a specific example of the volume adjustment function provided in the gaming machine, an operation means for volume adjustment (for example, a jog dial) may be provided, but an operation means (for example, the operation button 12) already provided in the gaming machine. Alternatively, 13) may be used effectively.

  (2) There is provided second determination means for determining whether the player has performed a selection operation of a song played during the jackpot or a selection operation of a character displayed during probability change at the start or end of the jackpot. In the reach that can execute the button notification that occurred in (1), for example, reach excluding the high expectation reach (for example, special reach), the button notification effect for operating the operation button 12 for the effect is controlled to be executable. In this case, the number of times that the player can operate the operation button 12 in the button notice effect executed may be controlled to be determined randomly by lottery using the extracted random number. Control is performed to display the button display image (button effective image) on the image display device 25 as many times as the determined number of button operations is possible, and each time the player operates the operation button 12 as in the first embodiment, A notice effect with effect characters is executed.

  In addition, on the condition that the player has performed a selection operation of a song that plays during the jackpot or has performed a selection operation of a character displayed during the probability change, the next announcement that will be made at the end of the jackpot (round game) or at the end of the jackpot In the (holding renchan notice), the button notice effect for operating the operation button 12 for the effect may be controlled to be executable.

  (3) The player presses the push button 328 in a dialogue notice executed between the time when the player operates the start lever 330 in the slot machine and the time when the first symbol is stopped (the time when the first rotating reel stops). Third determination means is provided for determining that a line is displayed as a result of the pressing operation, and controls the button notice effect for operating the effect operation button 12 in the line notice. The number of times that the player can operate the push button 328 in the button notice effect executed in this case may be controlled to be randomly determined by lottery using the extracted random number. Control is performed to display the button display image (button effective image) on the effect display means 440 as many times as the determined button operation is possible, and each time the player operates the push button 328, the button display is sequentially performed as in the first embodiment. Execute notice effect by color and effect character.

  (4) There is provided a fourth determination means for determining that the player has adjusted the volume of the slot machine between the stop time of the third symbol (the time when the last rotating reel stops) and the next BET input, In a notice effect such as a next notice that occurs after the determination, a button notice effect for operating the push button 328 is controlled to be executable. The number of times that the player can operate the push button 328 in the button notice effect executed in this case may be controlled to be randomly determined by lottery using the extracted random number. Control is performed to display the button display image (button effective image) on the effect display means 440 as many times as the determined button operation is possible, and each time the player operates the push button 328, the button display is sequentially performed as in the first embodiment. Execute notice effect by color and effect character. As a specific example of the volume adjustment function provided in the slot machine, an operation means for volume adjustment (for example, a jog dial) may be provided, but an operation means (for example, the cross key 327) already provided in the slot machine. Alternatively, the push button 328) may be used effectively.

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The configurations listed below are disclosed in the above embodiment.

  (1) A symbol display means (for example, an effect symbol display device 26) that changes a gaming symbol according to any of a plurality of types of change patterns based on the establishment of a predetermined symbol start condition, and after the change by the symbol display means A gaming machine comprising profit state generating means (for example, an opening / closing member (large winning a prize opening) 43) for generating a profit state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the stop symbol is in a specific mode.

(2) The first symbol which is variably displayed based on the result of the first lottery performed when the non-opening / closing type first starting means (for example, the first special symbol starting port sensor 20s) detects a game ball. A symbol display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 37);
First profit state generating means for generating a first profit state when the stop symbol after the change of the first symbol display means becomes the first specific mode based on winning in the first lottery (for example, FIG. 12, FIG. 39, special winning opening 22),
Based on the establishment of a predetermined opening condition, a second opening / closing type starting means (for example, a second special symbol) that opens the game ball from a closed state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter to an open state in which it is easier to enter. Right start port sensor 21m),
Second symbol display means for variably displaying the second symbol based on the result of the second lottery performed on the condition that the second opening / closing type starting means detects the game ball (for example, the second special symbol display device 38). When,
Second profit state generating means for generating a second profit state when the stop symbol after the change of the second symbol display means becomes the second specific mode based on winning in the second lottery (for example, FIG. 16, FIG. 39, the grand prize opening 22),
Special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state with a predetermined probability after the first profit state and the second profit state are completed (for example, FIGS. 12 and 14).
And
During the special game state, a high probability state (for example, FIG. 14) in which the winning probability of the first lottery and the second lottery is higher than normal, and the opening time of the second open / close starter is longer than normal. A gaming machine configured to generate at least one of a lengthened open extended state (for example, S136 and S138 in FIG. 10).

(3) Acquired based on the detection of the game ball by the symbol starting means (for example, the first special symbol starting port sensor 20s, the second special symbol right starting port sensor 21m, the second special symbol left starting port sensor 21h). A game symbol display means (for example, a production symbol display device 26) that displays the game symbols according to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns based on the variation storage information.
Information storage means (e.g., S311 to S314, S331 to S334) that stores the variable storage information up to a predetermined upper limit number until it is subjected to symbol variation by the game symbol display means;
Specific determination means for determining whether or not the stop symbol after fluctuation of the game symbol is set as a specific mode depending on whether or not a specific determination random number value included in the variation storage information matches a predetermined specific determination value ( For example, S317 to S322, S337 to S342),
Variation for selecting the variation pattern based on a variation pattern selection table (for example, FIG. 28 to FIG. 33) that defines the correspondence between the variation pattern selection random number value and the variation pattern according to the determination result of the specific determination means. Pattern selection means (for example, FIG. 27);
Specific profit state generating means (for example, an opening / closing member (big prize opening) 43) that generates a specific profit state when the stop symbol after the game symbol changes becomes the specific mode;
The variation pattern selection table includes a plurality of types of variation pattern selection tables according to the number of reservations corresponding to the number of reservations that is the number of stored variable storage information (for example, in the case of the loss A in FIG. 28 (B) and FIG. 29). In the gaming machine configured as follows,
Whether or not to generate a continuous notice state for performing a predetermined notice effect over a plurality of symbol fluctuations up to a particular symbol fluctuation corresponding to the particular fluctuation memory information of the fluctuation memory information stored in the information storage means. A continuous notice control means for determining (for example, S714 in FIG. 44);
The variation pattern selection table includes a common variation pattern selection table common to all the reserved numbers (for example, cases other than the loss A in FIG. 28 (B) and FIG. 29).

(4) Symbol display means (for example, a first special symbol display device 37, a second special symbol display device) that displays the symbols variably based on the fluctuation memory information acquired based on the fact that the symbol starting means detects the game ball 38, production symbol display device 26),
Information storage means (for example, S311 to S314, S331 to S334) for storing the fluctuation storage information with a predetermined upper limit number as a limit until it is subjected to symbol fluctuation by the symbol display means;
Profit state generating means (for example, an opening / closing member (big prize opening) 43) for generating a profit state when the stop symbol after fluctuation by the symbol display means becomes a predetermined specific mode;
Reservation number display control means (for example, S598, S599) for displaying a reservation number notification image indicating a reservation number that is the number of the variable storage information stored in the information storage means on the image display means.
And
The number-of-holds display control means performs control to increase and display the number of holds based on receiving a hold increase command indicating that the number of holds has increased (for example, S598), and that the number of holds has decreased. A gaming machine that performs control to reduce and display the number of holds based on receiving the hold reduction command (for example, S599).

(5) based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied, a normal winning determination means (for example, FIG. 8 (a)) for determining whether or not the normal winning is performed by random lottery;
Based on the determination result by the general symbol winning determination unit, the normal diagram variation effect control unit (for example, FIG. 8B), which executes the normal diagram variation effect by the normal symbol variation effect unit (for example, the normal symbol display device 35). 9 (a) (b)),
Easy to enter a game ball from a closed state in which it is impossible to enter or difficult to enter when the normal figure change effect means displays the normal figure winning mode corresponding to the normal figure win at the end of the normal figure change effect. An actuated starting ball entering means (for example, an opening and closing member 42) that changes to a open state for a predetermined time;
Special figure winning determination means (for example, S331 to S339) for determining whether or not the special figure is won by random lottery based on the game ball entering the special figure starting means including the actuated starting ball entering means. When,
Based on the determination result by the special figure winning determination means, the special figure fluctuation effect is executed by the special symbol change effect means (for example, the effect symbol display device 26, the first special symbol display device 37, the second special symbol display device 38). Special figure change effect control means (for example, S306 to S308, FIG. 45, FIG. 46, FIG. 51),
Profit state generating means for generating a profit state when the special figure variation effect means displays a special figure winning mode corresponding to the special figure winning at the end of the special figure variation effect (for example, an opening / closing member (large winning prize opening)) 43).

(1-1) Start of starting a lottery game by variably displaying a variable display device (for example, the first special symbol display device 37, the second special symbol display device 38, and the effect symbol display device 26) whose display state can be changed. Start detection means (for example, a first special symbol start port sensor 20s, a second special symbol left start port sensor 21h, a second special symbol right start port sensor 21m) for detecting the establishment of a condition;
Random number extraction means (for example, S314 in FIG. 12, S334 in FIG. 16) for extracting random number information used in the lottery game based on detection by the start detection means;
Random number information extracted by the random number extraction means and not yet used in the lottery game, and a storage unit that stores the random number information within a predetermined upper limit storage number (for example, S314 in FIG. 12, S334 in FIG. 16),
Based on detection by the start detection means, variable display control means (for example, the main control section 50, the effect control section 51, and the special display shown in FIG. A game machine (for example, a pachinko machine) provided with
Production execution means (for example, production button input management processing of FIG. 47, scenario update processing of FIG. 48, liquid crystal command transmission processing of FIG. 51) for executing a predetermined production during the variable display of the variable display device,
The effect executing means can execute an effect corresponding to the increased number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories by the reserved storage means increases during the variable display of the variable display device (for example, the operation holding ball) As the number increases, NO is determined in S782 of FIG. 47, the reserved ball number notice button operation counter is added and updated in S783, and a command for displaying the parts effect corresponding to the value of the updated counter is displayed in S793 of FIG. , The reserved ball number button notice effect is additionally executed by the number of activated reserved balls transmitted by S794 (see FIGS. 53B and 54C and FIGS. 54A to 54C).

(1-2) Operation detection means (for example, an effect button sensor 12s) for detecting a player's operation for performing a game effect is further provided,
When the operation detecting means detects a player's operation, the effect executing means allows the effect to be performed up to the number of times corresponding to the number of reserved memories in the reservation storing means (for example, the effect button 12 is operated If YES in step S775 of FIG. 47, a command to display a part effect corresponding to the count value is updated by adding and updating the hold ball number button notice operation counter with the number of active hold balls as the upper limit in S782 and S783. 51 is transmitted in S793 and S794 in FIG. 51, and the reserved ball number button notice effect is additionally executed for the number of active reserved balls (see FIGS. 53 and 54).

  (1-3) The effect executing means is a period during which the player's operation for performing the game effect is prohibited during the variable display of the variable display device (for example, “invalid (1)” in FIG. 52). The effect is executed on the condition that a player's operation by the operation detecting means is detected at a timing other than (period) (for example, a holding ball on the condition that NO is determined in S778 of FIG. 47) Perform a few button notice effect).

  (1-4) The effect executed by the effect executing means is a notice effect about the lottery game result in the current variable display of the variable display device (for example, the reserved ball number button notice in FIG. 49A). The production scenario is selected according to the tables 1 to 4 in which the current variation display result is selected according to the big hit or the loss in the table selection table, and the advance notice is given).

  (1-5) The effect executing means executes the effect on the condition that the reach is displayed by the variable display device (for example, YES indicating that the reach is other than the high expectation reach in S776 of FIG. 47). Is executed on the condition that the above determination is made).

  (1-6) When the development type reach is displayed by the variable display device, the effect execution means is divided into a first half reach part before development and a second half reach part after development. To perform a notice effect indicating the degree of expectation for the development of the second half reach portion (for example, the notice effect of the reserved ball number button with the effect color indicating the development expectation degree in FIG. 56), and the degree of expectation for the occurrence of the big hit in the latter half reach portion. The notification effect shown (for example, the reserved ball number button notification effect using the effect characters indicating the expected degree of jackpot in FIG. 50C) is executed.

(2-1) A gaming machine that uses a gaming value (for example, a game ball, the number of credits) used by a player to play a game,
Production execution means for performing production during the game (eg, production button input management processing of FIGS. 47 and 57, scenario update processing of FIGS. 48 and 58, liquid crystal command transmission processing of FIGS. 51 and 59),
Game value storage and use means for storing the game value and using it in the game (for example, a ball detection sensor for detecting a game ball to be thrown into the game area 17 by the upper plate 8 and the launching device 84) The RAM of the main control board 351 and the medal medal insertion button (BET button) 326),
Game continuation determining means (for example, S811 to S816, S841 and S842) for determining whether or not the game continuation state in which the player continues the game by determining the state of the game value storage and use means; With
The effect execution means is capable of executing a specific effect on the condition that the game continuation determination means determines that the game continuation state is established (for example, it is determined YES in S813). The control of S817 to S822 is executed as a condition (the control of S842 to S848 is executed on the condition that YES is determined in S841).

(2-2) Variable display device capable of changing display state (for example, first special symbol display device 37, second special symbol display device 38, effect symbol display device 26, first display window 317 for first display means) A second display window (also referred to as a reel window) 318) for the second display means;
Profit state generating means for generating a profit state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display device is predetermined and in a specific mode (for example, a big prize opening (special electric accessory) 22, winning combination establishment processing Means 357);
And an effect operation detecting means (for example, an effect button sensor 12s and a push button 328) for detecting an operation of the player for performing the game effect,
The specific effect is an effect performed in response to detection by the effect operation detecting means (for example, when the effect button 12 is operated, YES is determined in S775 in FIG. 47, and the number of suspended balls in S782 and S783 And the command for displaying the parts effect corresponding to the count value is transmitted by S793 and S794 in FIG. 51, and the reserved ball number button notice effect is provided for the number of active reserved balls. (See FIGS. 53 and 54.) A hit ball is detected by the ball detection sensor, YES is determined in S810 of FIG.58, and the button notice counter is added and updated in S815 to correspond to the count value. A command for displaying a part effect to be transmitted is transmitted in S835 and S836 in FIG. When the push button 328 is pressed, it is determined YES in S850 in Fig. 63, and the S858 credit number notice operation counter is added and updated with the button notice number J as the upper limit, and the count value is obtained. The command for displaying the parts effect corresponding to the command is transmitted in S870 and S871 in FIG.
The effect execution means prohibits the player's operation for performing the game effect during the variable display of the variable display device (for example, the period of “invalid (1)” in FIGS. 52 and 60). The specific effect is executed on the condition that the player's operation by the effect operation detecting means is detected at a timing other than (for example, the holding ball on the condition that NO is determined in S778 of FIG. 47) The number button notice effect is executed on the condition that NO determination is made in S803 in Fig. 57. The credit number button notice effect is executed on the condition that NO is determined in S853. Run).

(2-3) The game value storage and use means includes a launch means (for example, a launch device 84) for launching a game ball in the game area,
The game continuation determining means is a launch detecting means for detecting the launch of a game ball by the launch means (for example, a ball detection sensor provided at the end of the guide rail 16, a launch ball for detecting a game ball having a launch position of the launch device 84). It is determined whether or not it is a game continuation state based on the detection output of the firing detection means (for example, S811 to S816).

(2-4) The game value storage and use means includes a launch operation means (for example, a launch handle 10) for launching a game ball into the game area,
The game continuation determination means includes contact detection means (for example, a touch sensor 69) for detecting that a player is touching the launch operation means, and is in a game continuation state based on the detection output of the contact detection means. (For example, the CPU 241 counts the output length of the detection signal of the touch sensor 69 and adds and updates the button notice counter).

(2-5) The game value storage and use means includes a launch operation means (for example, a launch handle 10) for launching a game ball into the game area,
The game continuation determining means is a specific firing mode detecting means for detecting that the player is firing the game ball in a specific firing mode by operating the firing operation means (for example, when the player makes a right strike A right-handed ball detection sensor that detects the game ball that has been struck when
The game continuation determination means determines whether or not the game is in a continuation state based on the detection output of the specific firing mode detection means (for example, counts the detection output of the right-handed ball detection sensor (right-handed ball count)) Update the button notice counter).

(2-6) a bet number setting means (for example, a medal medal insertion button (BET button) 326) for setting a bet number for a unit game;
The gaming value storage and use means includes a credit means (for example, a RAM of the main control board 351 for storing the credit number) capable of storing a credit number used for setting a bet amount by the bet number setting means.
The game continuation determination unit determines whether or not the game continuation state is based on the number of credits stored in the credit unit (for example, S841 and S842).

(3-1) Effect execution means for executing effects during the game (for example, effect button input management processing in FIGS. 47 and 57, scenario update processing in FIGS. 48 and 58, liquid crystal command transmission processing in FIGS. 51 and 59) )When,
Specific condition determination means (for example, S780 and S782 and S783, S811 to S816, S841 and S842) for determining that a specific condition that can be satisfied by the player is satisfied. At the stage where the symbol variation display by the effect symbol display device 26 is completed. First determination means for determining that the player has adjusted the volume of the gaming machine or selecting a demo movie. When the jackpot starts or ends, the player selects a song that can be played during the jackpot or is displayed during probability change. Second determination means for determining that the selection operation of the character to be performed has been performed, from the time when the player operates the start lever 330 in the slot machine to the time when the first symbol is stopped (the time when the first rotating reel stops) When the player presses the push button 328 in the serif notice executed between The third determination means for determining that is displayed, that the player has adjusted the volume of the slot machine between the stop time of the third symbol (the time when the last rotating reel stops) and the next BET input A fourth determination means for determining
The effect execution means can execute the specific effect on the condition that the specific condition is determined to be satisfied by the specific condition determination means (for example, in S782 of FIG. NO is determined, the reserved ball number notice button operation counter is added and updated in S783, and the command for displaying the parts effect corresponding to the added and updated counter value is transmitted in S793 and S794 in FIG. The reserved ball number button notice effect is additionally executed for the number of balls (see FIGS. 53B and 53C, and FIGS. 54A to 54C) A shot ball is detected by the ball detection sensor and S810 in FIG. 59, the button notice counter is added and updated in S815, and a command for displaying the parts effect corresponding to the count value is displayed in S835 in FIG. The reserved ball number button notice effect is additionally executed as many times as the number of the active reserved balls, transmitted in S836.When the push button 328 is pressed, YES is determined in S850 of FIG. The command for displaying the part effect corresponding to the count value is updated by adding and updating the credit number notice operation counter, and is transmitted in S870 and S871 in Fig. 65, and the operation credit number button notice effect is executed. In a reach where button announcements that occur thereafter can be executed (for example, reach excluding high expectation reach (for example, special reach)), control is performed so that button announcement effects for operating the operation buttons 12 for effects can be executed. Reach capable of executing button notices that occur after determination by the determination means (for example, high expectation level (A reach excluding special reach) is controlled so as to be able to execute a button notice effect for operating the operation button 12. The operation button 12 for the action in the line notice determined by the third determination means. The button notice effect for operating the push button 328 is controlled to be executable in the notice effect such as the next notice that occurs after the determination by the fourth determining means.

(3-2) Variable display device whose display state can be changed (for example, the first special symbol display device 37, the second special symbol display device 38, the production symbol display device 26, the first display window 317 for the first display means). A second display window (also referred to as a reel window) 318) for the second display means;
Profit state generating means for generating a profit state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display device is predetermined and in a specific mode (for example, a big prize opening (special electric accessory) 22, winning combination establishment processing Means 357);
And an effect operation detecting means (for example, an effect button sensor 12s and a push button 328) for detecting an operation of the player for performing the game effect,
The specific effect is an effect performed in response to detection by the effect operation detecting means (for example, when the effect button 12 is operated, YES is determined in S775 in FIG. 47, and the number of suspended balls in S782 and S783 And the command for displaying the parts effect corresponding to the count value is transmitted by S793 and S794 in FIG. 51, and the reserved ball number button notice effect is provided for the number of active reserved balls. (See FIGS. 53 and 54.) A hit ball is detected by the ball detection sensor, YES is determined in S810 of FIG.58, and the button notice counter is added and updated in S815 to correspond to the count value. A command for displaying a part effect to be transmitted is transmitted in S835 and S836 in FIG. When the push button 328 is pressed, it is determined YES in S850 in Fig. 63, and the S858 credit number notice operation counter is added and updated with the button notice number J as the upper limit, and the count value is obtained. The command for displaying the parts effect corresponding to the command is transmitted in S870 and S871 in FIG.
The effect execution means prohibits the player's operation for performing the game effect during the variable display of the variable display device (for example, the period of “invalid (1)” in FIGS. 52 and 60). The specific effect is executed on the condition that the player's operation by the effect operation detecting means is detected at a timing other than (for example, the holding ball on the condition that NO is determined in S778 of FIG. 47) The number button notice effect is executed on the condition that NO determination is made in S803 in Fig. 57. The credit number button notice effect is executed on the condition that NO is determined in S853. Run).

(3-3) Setting operation detecting means for detecting a setting operation by a player (for example, a volume adjusting operation means (for example, a jog dial)), a music selection operation detecting means, and a push button 328 operated at the time of a line advance notice Etc.)
The specific condition determination means determines that the specific condition is satisfied based on the detection output of the setting operation detection means (for example, when the symbol variation display by the effect symbol display device 26 has been completed, the player It is determined that the volume control or demo movie selection operation has been performed, and at the start or end of the jackpot, the player has performed a selection operation for a song that can be played during the jackpot or a character selection operation that is displayed during probability change. The player pushes the push button 328 in a dialogue notice executed from the time when the player operates the start lever 330 in the slot machine to the time when the first symbol stops (the time when the first rotating reel stops). It is determined that the dialogue is displayed by pressing the button 3. When the third symbol stops (the last rotating reel stops) Determining that the player has performed the volume control of the slot machine during the period from the time point) to the next BET input).

  (3-4) The setting operation detection unit includes a volume setting operation detection unit (for example, an operation unit for volume adjustment (for example, a jog dial)) for adjusting and setting the volume.

  (3-5) The setting operation detection means includes music setting operation detection means (for example, means for detecting a music selection operation) for selecting and setting a music played during a game.

  (3-6) The setting operation detecting means performs a character setting operation detecting means for selecting and setting a character displayed during a specific gaming state (for example, performing a character selecting operation displayed during probability change). Detect).

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was explained in full detail, this invention is not limited to these embodiment, A various change is possible in the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention.

  In the embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine and the slot machine are exemplified, but it goes without saying that the invention can be similarly applied to other gaming machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball gaming machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1,301 Game machine main body 12 Operation button 13 for production Operation button 20 for production 1st special symbol starting port 20s First special symbol starting port sensor 21H Second special symbol left starting port 21M Second special symbol right starting port 21h Second special symbol left start port sensor 21m Second special symbol right start port sensor 22 Big prize opening 25 Image display device 26 Production symbol display device 27 Button display image 28 First special reserved number display image 29 Second special reserved number display image 37 1st special symbol display device 38 2nd special symbol display device 43 Opening and closing member (big prize opening)
50 Main Control Unit 51 Production Control Unit 69 Touch Sensor 328 Push Button 330 Start Lever 351 Main Control Board 352 Production Control Board 440 Production Display Unit

Claims (1)

Variable display means capable of a game of variable display of symbols,
Start detection means for detecting the establishment of the start condition of the symbol variation display;
Random number extraction means for extracting random number information used in the game based on detection by the start detection means;
Reservation storage means for storing the random number information extracted by the random number extraction means within a range of a predetermined upper limit reservation storage number;
A variable display control means for performing control to display and display a display result after the symbols are variably displayed;
An effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect during the variation display of the symbol,
The production execution means
As the predetermined effect, an advanced effect that develops from the first effect to the second effect that has a direct connection with the first effect can be displayed.
When the developed effect is displayed, the first effect can be executed in the first effect according to the number of reserved memories in the first effect, and the hold in the second effect is held in the second effect. A gaming machine characterized in that a second notice effect can be executed according to the number of memories .

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