JP6310226B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention performs a variable display, about the control that can be a game machine to an advantageous advantageous state for Yu technique's.

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

  The winning value means that a winning ball is paid out or a score or a prize is given in accordance with the winning of a game ball in the winning area. In addition, the game value means that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who is easy to win, and for the player. For example, a right to be advantageous can be generated, and a condition for paying out a winning ball can be easily established.

  In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started in the variable display unit based on the fact that a game ball wins at a start winning opening (starting area) and a predetermined start condition is established When a predetermined specific display mode (specific display result) is derived and displayed, a “big hit (specific game state)” occurs. The derived display is to stop and display the symbol. When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  In such a gaming machine, before starting the variable display based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening (starting area), it is determined whether or not the display result becomes the specific display result by pre-reading the random number value. However, there is one configured to execute a notice effect based on the determination result (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In Patent Document 1, a variable display in which a start condition has not yet been established even though a game ball has passed through the start area is stored as a hold memory and displayed as a hold display. When the player performs a predetermined operation while performing the effect of displaying the character image pointing to the display, the effect of changing the display mode of the specific hold display from the normal mode to the special mode is performed. It is described to do.

JP 2004-357878 A

  The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 performs an effect of changing the display mode of the hold display from the normal mode to the special mode based on the player's operation, and when the operation is not performed within the operation effective period. Is configured not to change. The above-mentioned Patent Document 1 also describes that the change may be made even when the operation is not performed within the operation effective period, but in any case, the timing at which the display mode of the hold display changes is fixed. ing. Specifically, an effect of changing the display mode of the hold display at the time of operation by the player or at the end of the operation valid period is performed. Therefore, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, although the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display is performed, the timing for the change is fixed, so that the game entertainment cannot be sufficiently improved.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can provide a variety of effects for changing the display mode of the on-hold display and improve the game entertainment.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
A hold storage means capable of storing information about variable display that has not yet started as a hold storage;
A hold display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means;
Determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous state;
A determination means for determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state before the determination means;
With
The display mode of the hold display by the hold display means is a normal mode, a special mode that is different from the normal mode, a mode different from the normal mode and the special mode, and is controlled to the advantageous state. Including a special aspect having a ratio higher than the normal aspect and the special aspect,
According to the determination result of the determination means, a hold notice effect executing means capable of executing a hold notice effect for displaying the hold indication corresponding to the hold memory as the determination target in the special mode;
Suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes to the special mode, and does not suggest changing to the normal mode or the special mode ;
Further comprising
The holding notice effect executing means includes
It is possible to change and display the hold display in the special mode at a plurality of timings,
When the hold display is displayed in the special mode, the display can be changed from the special mode to the special mode before the variable display based on the hold memory corresponding to the hold display is started. It is also possible to display the hold display without changing it in the special mode,
The suggestion effect execution means executes the suggestion effect at a higher frequency when the hold display is displayed in the special mode than when the hold display is not displayed in the special mode,
It further comprises a restricting means for restricting display of the hold display in the special mode.
The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is
When a start condition (for example, the number of reserved memories is not 0) after a game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through a start area (for example, the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14) provided in the game area The first special symbol and the second special symbol are not variably displayed, and the jackpot game is not executed). The identification information is variably displayed (for example, the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the production symbol variation display), and a predetermined display result (for example, jackpot symbol) predetermined as the variable display result is derived and displayed. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when played,
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data when the game medium passes through the starting area (for example, a portion where the game control microcomputer 560 executes S1116 and S1227);
For the variable display in which the start condition is not yet satisfied even though the game medium passes through the start area, the numerical data is set without setting an upper limit within a preset storable number (for example, 50). A holding storage means (for example, a first holding storage buffer or a second holding storage buffer) capable of storing the numerical data extracted by the extracting means as a holding storage (for example, a first holding storage or a second holding storage);
Hold display means (for example, a combined hold storage display unit 18c) that displays the hold storage stored in the hold storage means as a hold display;
Predetermining means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes S61, S62, and S73) for determining whether or not the display result of variable display is the specific display result based on the establishment of the start condition. Part) and
Specific determination means (for example, for game control) that determines whether or not the display result of variable display based on the hold storage stored in the hold storage means becomes the specific display result before the determination by the prior determination means A portion in which the microcomputer 560 executes S1217 and S1228), and
With
The display mode of the hold display by the hold display means is a normal mode (“◯” in this example: see FIG. 33A) and a special mode (“○” in this example) that is different from the normal mode. Six lines are drawn on the outside (see FIG. 34 (B)), and the first special mode (in this example, “x” in “○”) that is different from the normal mode and the special mode. Is included: (see FIG. 33 (B1)) and the second special mode (in this example, two “x” are included in “◯”: refer to FIG. 33 (B2)),
Depending on the determination result of the specific determination means, a hold notice effect that displays the hold display corresponding to the hold memory determined by the specific determination means at a different rate in the first special mode or the second special mode ( For example, it further includes an effect execution means (for example, a part where the effect control microcomputer 100 executes S67106, S67114, S1813, S1845, etc., see FIG. 23B) capable of executing a prefetch effect).
The production execution means
It is possible to change the hold display to the first special mode or the second special mode and display it at a plurality of timings (for example, start winning timing, arbitrary shift timing, other arbitrary timing, etc.). ,
When the hold display is displayed in the special mode (for example, when the production control microcomputer 100 determines that the prefetch effect is executed in the second prefetch effect pattern in S67107 and executes S67112), it corresponds to the hold display. The hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode until the variable display based on the hold storage is started (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 performs S1803). The part which performs S1811, S1813, S1845 etc. (refer FIG.24, FIG.25, FIG.34-35)
It is characterized by that.
According to these features, since it is possible to display the hold display by changing it to a special mode at a plurality of timings, it is possible to give diversity to the timing of changing the display mode of the hold display. When the display is displayed in a special mode, the hold display is changed from the special mode to the special mode and displayed, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a third suggestion effect) different from the reserved notice effect (the display control state process table selected by the effect control microcomputer 100 in S1811 The part executed in S1845 of the process during symbol variation)
With
The specific effect execution means executes the specific effect when the number of the hold memories stored in the hold storage means is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 holds in S67110 or S1806). (The part which performs the suggestion effect of the 3rd effect aspect determined when the number of memory | storages is 10 or more and the summary storage is displayed in S1845 of a process during effect design change)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the specific effect is executed when the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or means 2 ,
When the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means (for example, the total number of reserved memories) is equal to or greater than a specified value (for example, 10), the reserved display means displays a specific reserved display ( For example, a summary hold display) can be displayed,
The production executing means can display the specific hold display in the first special mode or the second special mode in the hold notice production (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 displays the hold in S799). By executing the update process, as shown in FIG. 36 (B1) and FIG. 36 (B2), the summary hold display of the first special mode (third special mode) and the summary hold display of the second special mode (fourth) Part that displays special mode)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by displaying the specific hold display, the number of displayable hold memories can be increased, and the specific hold display is also displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.
The first special mode and the second special mode for the specific hold display may be the same as the first special mode and the second special mode for the normal hold display, or may be different modes. good.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 3 ,
The hold display means has a position different from when it is less than a predetermined number when the number of hold memories (for example, the total number of hold memories) stored in the hold storage means is a predetermined number (for example, 10) or more. For example, at least one of the hold display and the specific hold display is displayed (for example, the collective hold display position shown in FIG. 29).
According to this feature, it is possible to perform a suitable hold display corresponding to the number of hold memories.

Gaming machine unit 5 of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine according to any of the hands stage 1 means 4,
When the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means (for example, the total number of reserved memories) is equal to or greater than a specified value (for example, 10), the reserved display means displays a specific reserved display ( For example, a summary hold display) can be displayed,
The ratio at which the hold display is displayed in the special mode is different between the case where the specific hold display is displayed and the case where the specific hold display is not displayed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the prefetch effect in S671). In the determination process, execution or non-execution of the pre-reading effect in which the hold display is displayed in a special mode is performed. If the collective hold display is not displayed, the pre-reading effect execution determination table (collection hold) in FIG. When the summary hold display is displayed, the ratio of execution / non-execution is different from the pre-reading effect execution decision table (no summary hold display) in FIG. 23 (A-2). Pre-reading performance execution decision table (part determined using summary hold display)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the ratio of displaying the special mode hold display is different between when the specific hold display is displayed and when the specific hold display is not displayed.

Gaming machine unit 6 of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine according to any of the hands stage 1 means 5,
The hold display means includes
When the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means (for example, the total number of reserved memories) is equal to or greater than a specified value (for example, 5 in the modified example), a specific reserved display corresponding to the specified value or more (for example, summary) Hold display), and
When there is a hold display displayed in the special mode, the specific hold display is displayed when the number of the hold storage corresponding to the hold display not displayed in the special mode is equal to or more than the specified number ( For example, when there is a special hold display in S264 of the hold display update process of S799, the production control microcomputer 100 identifies an array of five or more individual hold displays that can be displayed as a summary hold display that does not include the special hold display. Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (B4), the part where the summary hold display is displayed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the hold display that is not displayed in the special mode is displayed in the specific hold display, it is possible to prevent the special mode display from becoming difficult to understand. It is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to the fact that the hold display becomes difficult to understand.

Gaming machine unit 7 of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine according to any of the hands stage 1 means 6,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 determines that the prefetching production is executed in the second prefetching production pattern in step S67107 and executes step S67112 (start winning prize). Timing) or any shift timing from the start winning to the start of the variable display based on the start winning, or any other arbitrary timing, when it is decided to change from the normal mode to the special mode, and that timing is reached ) Is displayed in the special mode in the above-mentioned special mode, and the first timing until the variable display based on the hold memory corresponding to the hold display is started (for example, the timing at which the first hold display is shifted after the winning prize is received) Or any other timing) or a second timing different from the first timing (e.g. For example, the hold display may be changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode at a timing when the second hold display is shifted after the start winning prize, or at an arbitrary timing). Possible (for example, the part in which the production control microcomputer 100 executes steps S1803, S1811, S1813, S1845, etc. See FIGS. 30, 34 to 35), and the specific determination means determines that the specific display result is obtained. And when the specific determination means determines that the specific display result is not obtained, the hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second mode at the first timing or the second timing at different rates. The display is changed to a special mode (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 performs step S67108). Line parts. See Figure 22)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode, it is possible to focus on the timing at which the display mode changes, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

Gaming machine unit 8 of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine according to any of the hands stage 1 means 7,
When the hold display is displayed in the special mode, limiting means (for example, a portion where the production control microcomputer 100 executes steps S67101, S67111, etc.) for restricting the display of the hold display in the special mode is newly provided. It is characterized by providing.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused as to which hold display should be noted when a plurality of hold displays are displayed in a special manner.

Gaming machine means 9 of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine according to any of the hands stage 1 means 8,
When the specific determination unit determines that the specific display result is the specific display result, the effect execution unit determines that the specific determination unit determines that the specific determination unit is not the specific display result. The hold notice effect that displays the hold indication corresponding to the hold memory that has become in the second special mode is executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S67106, S67114, S1813, S1845, etc.). 23 (B)), the hold notice effect is performed with the hold notice effect pattern (for example, the second look-ahead effect pattern) displayed by changing the hold display from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode. Sometimes, a first effect (for example, a suggestion effect (success pattern) in which a black arrow is flying and stuck in a hold display) is performed. When the display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode, and the second effect different from the first effect (for example, a suggestion effect that a white arrow is flying and stuck in the hold display) (Success pattern)) is performed and the hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode and displayed. When the first effect is performed and when the second effect is performed Is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode and displayed (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 performs steps S67106, S67110, S1813). , S1845, etc. (See FIG. 23B and FIG. 26)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the hold display is displayed in a special manner, it can be noted which one of the first effect and the second effect is performed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the determination result designation command at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. (A) is a flowchart which shows a start port switch passage process, (B) is a figure which shows the limit value of the 1st reserved memory number and the 2nd reserved memory number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a winning time determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process, (A), (B) is a figure which shows the determination result memory buffer at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch effect determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows a prefetch effect execution determination table and a final display mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the prefetch effect pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the prefetch effect change timing determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a suggestion effect mode determination table. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a pending | holding display update process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the form of the display change of a pending | holding memory | storage display area. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the prefetch effect based on a 1st prefetch effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the prefetch effect based on a 2nd prefetch effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the prefetch effect based on a 2nd prefetch effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the prefetch effect when there exists a summary pending | holding memory display and a summary pending | holding memory display.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowcharts in the above-described embodiment, for example, a portion described as “Step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

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

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

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

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

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

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) When the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

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

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

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

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

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The winning percentage of the second starting prize opening 14 is such that the nails are densely arranged around 13 or the nail arrangement around the first starting prize opening 13 is difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting prize opening 13. This may be higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  In addition, a hold memory display unit 18 that displays the total number (total hold memory number) that is the sum of the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number is provided at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Yes. In this embodiment, the hold storage display unit 18 displays the hold displays corresponding to the first hold memory and the second hold memory in the order of winning in the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. . Note that the hold memory display unit 18 may display the first hold memory or the second hold memory in such a manner that it can be recognized (for example, the first hold memory is displayed in red, The second reserved memory may be displayed in blue). Moreover, it may replace with the pending | holding memory display part 18, and you may comprise so that the 1st pending | holding memory display part which displays the 1st pending memory number, and the 2nd pending memory display part which displays the 2nd pending memory number may be provided. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the number of reserved memories is large because an upper limit value such as “4” or “8” is not set as the number of reserved memories depending on the gaming state, as in known gaming machines. For this reason, the number of reserved memories is displayed only on the reserved memory display unit 18 set in the effect display device 9, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first start prize opening 13 entered the first special symbol on-hold storage display for displaying the number of winning balls, that is, the first on-hold memory number (the on-hold memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) or the second start winning port 14. You may make it provide the 2nd special symbol reservation memory display which displays the number of winning balls, ie, the 2nd reservation memory number. Moreover, you may make it provide the separate total storage memory indicator which displays the total number of reservation memory similarly to the reservation memory display part 18. FIG.

  These first special symbol reserved memory display, second special symbol reserved memory indicator and total reserved memory indicator are, for example, an LED indicator having a plurality of LED lighting units, a segment indicator capable of numerical display, A liquid crystal display may be used. In addition, in these displays, you may make it display simultaneously the holding display by a figure and a pattern, and the numerical display of the number of holding memory.

  The first special symbol reserved memory display, the second special symbol reserved memory indicator, and the total reserved memory indicator display each time the start prize is received, the number of displayed stored memories is increased by 1, and the corresponding first Each time the variable display on the special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the reserved storages displayed may be reduced by 1, and the display of these reserved storage numbers is updated. For example, the process may be realized by executing a display control process in a display control process (S22) of a timer interrupt process described later.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. The display of the effect symbol as a symbol for “for” is variably displayed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start time and end time of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the variable display period is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

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

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. Further, in the probability variation state where the probability of being determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 The opening time becomes longer and the number of opening times is increased. That is, the game ball is controlled to be in a high base state that is controlled so as to make it easier for the game ball to start and win (that is, the variable display execution conditions in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily established). Transition. Further, in this embodiment, even in the short time state (the game state in which the special symbol variable display time is shortened), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 becomes long and the number of times of opening is increased.

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

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

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

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

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27R and 27L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7. Also, a prize ball LED 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28b, and a ball cut LED 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 28c. . The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25 are examples of effects light emitters provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

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

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

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

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

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

  The random number circuit 503 includes a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit value selection setting function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and the effect symbol. Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a big hit display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a big hit. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

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

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer is output when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Furthermore, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). A clear signal (not shown) indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

  The effect control board 80 has an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( An effect control command is received in response to the effect control INT signal. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  Further, the RAM included in the production control microcomputer 100 is a backup RAM as a nonvolatile storage means, part of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part of the RAM included in the effect control microcomputer 100 is maintained for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The contents are saved. In particular, at least data indicating the game state (probability change state flag and time reduction state flag described later) is stored in the backup RAM. However, in this embodiment, the value of the time reduction number counter for counting the number of fluctuations after the shift to the time reduction state described later is not stored in the backup RAM.

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

  The effect control CPU 101 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU 101 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 101.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal input from the relay board 77 are first input to an input driver (not shown) on the effect control board 80. As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit is installed.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via an output port (not shown). In addition, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to an LED driver (not shown). The LED driver supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to a voice synthesis IC (not shown) via an input driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects according to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs to the speakers 27R and 27L an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume. Control data corresponding to the sound number data is stored in the sound data ROM connected to the speech synthesis IC. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. In the main board 31, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 560 is activated, and the CPU 56 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 56 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 55 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 560 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 56 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 56 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a loop process may be entered after executing a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the previous power supply stop.

  CPU56 which performed such game control main processing will perform the timer interruption process of S20-S34 shown in FIG. 10, if the interruption request signal from CTC is received and an interruption request | requirement is received. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a display control process for performing display control of the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol and the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. 2 Perform variable display of special symbols.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9.

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, a special hit is prepared as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol suddenly becomes a big hit or a small hit.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of super reach with pseudo-ream (three times), the variation occurs. The longest time is fixed at 30 seconds, and in the case of super reach without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 20 seconds). For example, even in the case of the same type of super reach Depending on the total number of pending storage, the variation time may be varied. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, separate tables are prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4 are used. A variation pattern determination table may be prepared), and a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number to vary the variation time.

  Further, in this embodiment, the game time is configured so that the variation time is different between the normal state and the short time state (in the example shown in FIG. The determination value is set so that the ratio of selecting “shortened non-reach out” that has a shorter variation time than other variation patterns is set as shown in FIG. 6), but is not limited thereto. Even in the normal state (or in the short time state), the variation time may be different (that is, the rate of selection of the variation pattern with a short variation time is different) according to the total number of pending storage. For example, the variation time may be shortened (that is, the rate at which a variation pattern having a short variation time is selected increases) as the total number of pending storage increases. Further, for example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time is varied according to the number of the first reserved memory (that is, the ratio at which the variable pattern with the short variable time is selected is varied). Alternatively, in the case of performing the variation display of the second special symbol, the variation time is varied according to the second reserved memory number (that is, the proportion of variation patterns having a short variation time is selected). You may do it. In this case, separate tables are prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4 are used. A variation pattern determination table may be prepared), and a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number to vary the variation time.

  When configured to use a different variation pattern determination table depending on the number of reserved storage, for example, the variation pattern determination table used when the display result is out of order and the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more is Compared to the variation pattern determination table used when the number of memories is 0 to 2, determination values are assigned so that the ratio of reach (normal reach, super reach) is reduced. In addition, the variation pattern determination table used when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more has a determination value that increases the rate at which “shortened non-reach out” is selected that has a shorter variation time than other variation patterns. Is set. As a result, the average fluctuation time can be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases, and a situation where the variable display operating rate is reduced can be prevented as much as possible.

  In addition, there are specific effects (for example, super reach) in the variation pattern determination table used when the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more and the variation pattern determination table used when the total number of stored storage is 0-2. ) Is assigned a common determination value (for example, 950 to 997). Therefore, regardless of the total number of pending storages (that is, even if the variation pattern determination table to be used is different), if the value of the extracted random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) is confirmed at the time of start winning, a specific effect (for example, It can be easily determined in advance whether or not it is accompanied by (super reach). Therefore, prior to the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize, it can be notified that a specific effect (for example, super reach) is accompanied (for example, an effect control command indicating that effect is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100). This is realized by executing an effect such as a pre-reading effect in the effect control microcomputer 100 that has transmitted and received the effect control command), and can enhance the interest in the game.

  In addition, although the case where the allocation of the determination value is different is shown for two types of the total pending storage number being 0 to 2 or 3 or more, for example, depending on the total pending storage number Further, the assignment may be changed in a stepwise manner. In this case, for example, the fluctuation pattern determination table for the total pending storage number 0, 1 and the fluctuation pattern determination table for the total pending storage number 2, the total pending storage number 3 and the total pending storage number 4 May be prepared in advance, and determination values may be assigned to fluctuation patterns with reach and fluctuation patterns of shortening fluctuations, and may be varied in stages.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, as the variation time, 30 seconds, which is the longest variation time, is set for the variation pattern of the super reach with the quasi-continuous (three times), and the shortened non-reach The shortest variation time, 2 seconds, is set for the variation pattern. Therefore, the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol and the production symbol, any variation pattern, will be finished within 30 seconds, and the ball hitting device (not shown) The maximum number of balls that can be fired during 1 variable display is 50 balls, which is a value obtained by dividing 30 seconds by 0.6 seconds.

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

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined as any variation pattern included in the variation pattern determination table using a variation pattern determination random number (random 3).

  In S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 10, the game control microcomputer 560 counts the counter for generating (1) the big hit type determination random number and (4) the normal symbol determination random number. Up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 5A is a jackpot determination value.

  5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value shown in FIG. 5B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), the values shown in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. In addition, the numerical values described in FIGS. 5B and 5C are small hit determination values.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (a normal big hit, a probability variation big hit, and a sudden probability variation big hit described later). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when using the small hit determination table (second special symbol), a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

  FIGS. 5D and 5E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 5 (D) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol is changed). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. FIG. 5 (E) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, based on the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, the jackpot type is set to “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5D and 5E, 10 determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). 3 is assigned to the jackpot type determination table 131b for “sudden probability change big hit” (a ratio of 3/40). Will suddenly be determined to be a promising big hit). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie. It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed. Note that the determination values set in the table are different from each other and are not assigned redundantly.

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5D and 5E, the types of jackpots include “normal jackpot”, “probability variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”.

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

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

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

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of “small hit”, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, Similar control is performed. In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the opening of the big winning opening twice, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained (described later). S147 to S151). By doing so, it is made impossible to recognize whether it is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, and the interest of the game is improved.

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

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 54. The variation pattern determination table is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number for random pattern determination (random 3) according to the type of jackpot or gaming state. is there. When the extracted random 3 (1 to 997) value matches the data (determination value) assigned to each fluctuation pattern, the CPU 56 changes the fluctuation pattern to a pattern corresponding to the matching judgment value of the fluctuation pattern. decide. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the ratio of determination values assigned to each variation pattern is shown. For example, when it is determined that the variable display result is “out” in the normal gaming state (“out” field in FIG. 6), the determination value corresponding to the random value 3 (1 to 997) is set. 50% of them are set to the fluctuation pattern “non-reach”. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 6, each value set in the variation pattern determination table has a variable display result of “out of”, “out of phase (short time)”, “normal big hit / probable big hit” or “sudden probability big hit / In the case of “small hit”, the ratio determined to the associated variation pattern is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 6, for example, when it is determined that the variable display result is “out” in the normal gaming state (“out” field in FIG. 6), among a plurality of types of variation patterns, The ratio determined as “non-reach out” is the highest, and the ratio determined as “pseudo-continuous 3 super out” is the lowest. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variable display result is “out” in the time reduction state (the “out (time reduction)” field in FIG. 6), unlike the “out” field, The determination value is assigned such that the ratio of “reach out of shortened non-reach” is high without being determined as “reach out of reach”. By setting in this way, a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time can be easily selected in the short time state.

  In addition, when it is determined that the variable display result is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” (“normal big hit / probable big hit” field in FIG. 6), The determination values are assigned such that the ratio determined to be “per pseudo-series 3 super” is the highest and the ratio determined to be “per pseudo-normal 1 normal” is the lowest. That is, in the “ordinary big hit / probable big hit” field, the fluctuation pattern having the larger number of pseudo-continuations among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effects is easily selected. Therefore, in the pseudo-continuous effect, the expectation that the variable display result is a big hit is higher when the number of pseudo-reams is larger. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 6, the fluctuation pattern with normal reach (normal deviation, quasi-ream 1 normal deviation, per normal and quasi-ream 1 normal) is the fluctuation pattern with super reach (super detachment, pseudo-ream 2 super deviation). The variable display result is more likely to be selected as “out of” than in the case of pseudo-ream 3 supermarket, per supermarket, per pseudo-ream 2 supermarket, and per pseudo-ream 3 supermarket). On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern with super reach (super off, pseudo 2 super off, pseudo 3 super off, per super, pseudo 2 super and 3 super super) is the fluctuation pattern with normal reach (normal off). This is more likely to be selected when the variable display result is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” than “pseudo continuous 1 normal deviation”. Therefore, in this embodiment, the variation pattern with super reach has a higher expectation that the variable display result will be a big hit than the variation pattern with normal reach.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 6, when it is determined that the variable display result is “sudden probability change big hit” or “small hit” (the “sudden probability change big hit / small hit” field in FIG. 6), The fluctuation pattern is determined as “special hit”.

  7 and 8 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 3, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of the effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol and derives and displays the display result.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

  Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (winning time determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning time determination result. In this embodiment, in the winning determination process (see FIG. 14), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines which variation pattern is to be obtained when starting winning. Then, a value for specifying the variation pattern as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the determination result specifying result command at the time of winning, and control (transmission setting) for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the winning determination result designation command. As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, a value is set in the EXT data and a winning determination result designation command is transmitted according to which variation pattern is determined at the time of starting winning. For example, when it is determined that the variation pattern is “out of shortened non-reach” at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, a winning with “01 (H)” set in the EXT data is set. A time determination result designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern is “special hit” at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, a winning having “13 (H)” set in the EXT data is set. A time determination result designation command is transmitted.

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

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). The jackpot start designation command includes a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start designation 2 designation command, and a small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot start designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

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

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

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

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

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the image display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the sound output board 70. To do.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 designates the variation pattern of the effect symbol whenever there is a start prize and variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

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

  In addition, as the transmission method of the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 by the eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7, In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wave-shaped) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing capture of the effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process.

  In the example shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol. Image display that can be used in common with variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when controlling the effect parts such as the device 9.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 or if the game ball is inserted into the second start winning opening 14. If the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that a winning has been made, that is, if a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 has occurred, the start opening switch passing process is performed. Are executed (S311 and S312). Then, any one of S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes of S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 12A is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1222. If the first start-up switch 13a is in the on state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the game state at that time is a big hit game state, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being played (S1211a). Whether or not the game is a big hit game, whether the value of the special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (S305), a value corresponding to the big prize opening opening process (S306), The determination may be made based on whether or not the value corresponds to S307). When the game is not in a big hit game, that is, the value of the special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the big winning opening (S305), a value corresponding to the big winning opening opening process (S306), and the big hit end process (S307). If the value does not correspond to, the process proceeds to S1213. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit game, that is, the value of the special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (S305), a value corresponding to the process for opening the big winning opening (S306), If the value corresponds to (S307), the process proceeds to S1212, and the first reserved memory number at that time is changed to the “big hit gaming state” with the first reserved memory number as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the corresponding limit value is “15” or more. Note that the reason why the first reserved memory number becomes “15” or more can be considered when 15 or more reserved memories are stored before the big hit gaming state is started and the big hit game is started.

  If the first reserved memory number at that time is 15 or more, the process proceeds to S1222. On the other hand, if the first reserved memory number at that time is not 15 or more, the process proceeds to S1213.

  When the gaming state is not a big hit game, or when the gaming state is a big hit game and the first reserved memory number is not 15 or more, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 ( Along with S1213), the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number is incremented by 1 (S1214). In addition, the CPU 56 stores the summation pending storage in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specifying area, see FIG. 13A) for storing the winning order to the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in an area corresponding to the value of the number counter (S1215).

  That is, in the present embodiment, by executing the processing of S1211a and S1212 described above, as shown in FIG. 12B, the first reserved memory is only in the big hit gaming state and before the big hit gaming state. Increase from 15 or less on-hold storage to more than 15 on-hold storage, or if the number of on-hold storage is already 15 or more before entering the big hit gaming state On the other hand, in other game states such as “low base state” in which the time reduction flag is not set and “high base state” in which the time reduction flag is set, the pending storage is stored without limitation. .

  In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13), data indicating “first” is set, When the second start port switch 14a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the second start winning port 14), data indicating “second” is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 13 a is turned on in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area), and the first 2 When the start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this embodiment, when there is no corresponding hold memory, 00 (H) is set in the hold memory specifying information storage area (hold specifying area).

  FIG. 13A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 13A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (50 + 50 = 100 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 13A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 13 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (100 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. 2. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the starting winning port 14. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 13B) ( S1216). In the processing of S1216, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1 ) and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) that are software random numbers are extracted and stored. Stored in the area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 13B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 13B, in the present embodiment, 50 storage areas are secured in the first reserved storage buffer so that the first reserved storage number can be stored indefinitely. Also, 50 storage areas are secured in the second reserved storage buffer so that the second reserved storage number can be stored indefinitely.

  In this embodiment, as described above, since the maximum number of balls that can be fired during one variable display (the number of balls that can be fired in the variation due to the longest variation pattern) is 50, it is impossible in reality. However, suppose that the game balls with the maximum number of balls fired during the variable display of 1 are all put in one of the starting winning ports (the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14) and put on hold. Even if it becomes a memory, the number of reserved memories at that time cannot exceed 50, and the probability that these longest fluctuation patterns are continuously executed is extremely low, and combinations with other fluctuation patterns are not possible. Even if it occurs, it is impossible in real games that the maximum number of balls that can be fired in the variation time of the combined variation pattern wins the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13B, in the actual game, the storage area of 50 reserved storages is set in the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer. The first hold is made so that the set hold storage area is insufficient, that is, the data is not stored in all the hold storage areas of the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer and becomes full. Storage areas for the storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are set.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, 50 is set as the maximum number of pending storages that can be calculated, which is calculated based on the longest fluctuation time, as the storable number of pending storages, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, as the number of memorable values, the average variation time obtained by multiplying the probability that each variation pattern is determined in an actual game by the variation time of the variation pattern is calculated, and the variation pattern of these average variation times is calculated. Assuming that fluctuations occur continuously for a predetermined number of times, the maximum number of balls that can be fired in the time obtained by multiplying the average fluctuation time by the predetermined number of times, that is, the number obtained by subtracting the number of fluctuations executed in that time, that is, actually It is possible to set a storable number in consideration of a plurality of variable displays in the game, and further, the winning probability of the start winning obtained statistically from the arrangement of nails drilled in the game area, etc. It may set the number slightly more than expected maximum number of holding that is calculated based. In other words, in the actual game, the number of reserved memories that are not likely to be stored in all the reserved storage areas, or the number of reserved memories that are difficult to store data in all the reserved storage areas, for example, in one day Based on the maximum number of balls that can be fired (13 (hours) x 60 (minutes) x 100 (maximum number of fires per minute) = 78000) or the past game history, the first start winning opening 13 or the second A number larger than the maximum number of winnings won in the start winning opening 14 may be set as the storable number.

  In the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer set in this manner, random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and The random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process in which a variation display result and a variation pattern when the variation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed are determined in advance at the starting winning (S1217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the first reserved memory number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the first reserved memory number counter. Based on the determination result, control (transmission setting) for transmitting the winning determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1218).

  By executing the processing of S1218, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a high probability state, a high base state, or a big hit gaming state), the CPU 56 Every time a start winning is made in the 1 start winning opening 13, both the first reserved memory number designation command and the winning determination result designation command are always transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display or the second special symbol variation display is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. However, it may be configured to preferentially execute the variable display of either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it is easy to start winning at the second starting winning port 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15 and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. The variable display may be executed with priority. In this case, the process of S1215 can be omitted, and the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) shown in FIG. Further, in this case, the CPU 56 is not in the high base state (when the time reduction flag is not set), and when the winning is based on the starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 on condition that the big hit game is not being played. The determination process (S1217) may be performed. In other words, if the condition is not satisfied, the execution of the winning determination process (S1217) is limited, and a pre-reading effect for notifying that the display result of the specific variable display becomes a big hit or super reach (details will be described later Yes) may not be executed. In the configuration in which the display of the variation of the second special symbol is performed with priority, in a game state in which it is easy to start the winning at the second starting winning port 14, the variation of the first special symbol based on the starting winning at the first starting winning port 13 Since the display may continue to be postponed, there is a possibility that even if the pre-reading effect is executed, a state in which the change display of the notice target is not executed easily occurs. However, by restricting the execution of the winning determination process (S1217), it is possible to prevent the pre-reading effect from being executed based on the start winning winning at the first start winning opening 13, and avoid such a state. Can do. In addition, by limiting the winning determination process during a high base state or a big win game, it is possible to prevent a game from being played in a state where it can be recognized that a stored memory that is a big win is stored. Whether or not a big hit game is being played is confirmed, for example, by the value of a special symbol process flag. In this case, the CPU 56 determines that the big hit game is being played when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 to 7. Also, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 side always performs a determination process at the time of winning, and the effect control microcomputer 100 side determines whether the game is in a high base state or whether it is a big hit game, The execution of the pre-reading effect may be limited.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is on (S1222). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the hourly flag is set, that is, whether or not the gaming state at that time is the high base state (S1222a).

  If the time reduction flag is not set, the process proceeds to S1224. If the time reduction flag is set, the process proceeds to S1223, and the second reserved storage number at that time is as shown in FIG. In addition, it is determined whether or not it is equal to or greater than “15”, which is the limit value corresponding to the second reserved storage number and the “high base state”. Note that the second reserved memory number may be “15” or more when 15 or more reserved memories are stored before the high base state is started and the high base state is started.

  If the second reserved memory number at that time is 15 or more, the process is terminated. If the second reserved memory number at that time is not 15 or more, the process proceeds to S1224.

  In S1224, when the gaming state is not the high base state, or when the gaming state is the high base state and the second reserved memory number is not 15 or more, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by one. Then, the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number is incremented by 1 (S1225). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (S1226).

  That is, in the present embodiment, by executing the processing of S1222a and S1223 described above, as shown in FIG. 12B, the second reserved memory has a reserved memory that is higher than 15 only in the high base. While it is limited, and when it is already 15 or more, it is restricted that a new reserved memory is added. On the other hand, other game states such as a “low base state” in which the time-short flag is not set or a big hit game In, the reserved storage is stored without limitation.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 13B) (see FIG. 13B). S1227). In the processing of S1227, random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, big hit type determination random number (random 1) and variation pattern determination random number (random 3) that are software random numbers are extracted and stored. Stored in the area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the second reserved memory number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the second reserved memory number counter. Based on the determination result, control (transmission setting) for transmitting a winning determination result specifying command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1229).

  By executing the processing of S1229, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a high probability state, a high base state, or a big hit gaming state), the CPU 56 2 Each time the start winning prize 14 is won, both the second reserved memory number designation command and the winning determination result designation command are always transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the winning determination process in S1217 and S1218. In the winning determination process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1227 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not to perform (S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, determining the type of big hit or changing the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing In addition to that, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, before the change display based on the start winning is started, By executing the winning determination process, it is confirmed in advance which variation pattern is to be obtained. By doing so, the variation pattern is predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and, as will be described later, based on the determination result at the time of winning, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs a big hit or super A pre-reading effect is announced in advance of reaching a reach.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (N in S220), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is the probability change state is set. (S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1227 with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays may be executed after confirming whether or not the state is surely changed in S221 at the time of the start winning, until the start of the variation display based on the start winning actually. is there. For this reason, the game state has changed between the time when the winning prize is confirmed in S221 and the time when the fluctuation display based on the starting prize is actually started (for example, before the start of fluctuation). When a probable big hit occurs, the normal state changes to the probable state.) Therefore, the gaming state determined in S221 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see S61 to be described later) do not necessarily match.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in S222), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227, and FIG. The small hit determination value shown in (C) is compared and it is confirmed whether or not they match (S223). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when executing a winning determination process (see S1217) in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12A), It is determined whether or not the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when winning determination processing (see S1228) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12A), FIG. It is determined whether or not the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in S223), the CPU 56 performs a process of determining the current gaming state (S224). In this embodiment, in S224, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is a certain change state or a short time state (specifically, whether or not a short time flag is set). It should be noted that a plurality of variable displays are executed after confirming whether or not the state of probability change or short-time state is in S224 at the time of starting winning, until the start of changing display based on the starting winning actually. there is a possibility. For this reason, the game state has changed between the time when the start winning is confirmed in S224 whether or not the state is a probable change state or the time-shortening state and the time when the variable display based on the start winning is actually started (for example, If a probable big hit occurs before the start of fluctuation, the normal state changes to the probable state.) Therefore, the gaming state determined in S224 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see S61 to be described later) are not necessarily the same.

  Then, the CPU 56 selects a field of the variation pattern determination table according to the determination result of S224 (S225). Specifically, when the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is a certain change state or a short-time state, the CPU 56 selects the “out (short-time)” field of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. When it is determined that the gaming state is the normal state, the “missing” field of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected.

Jackpot determining random number if (random R) matches the Koatari determination value (S223 of Y), CPU 56 may, you select "suddenly probability variation big hit / Koatari" field variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6 ( S226).

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in S220 or S222, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in S1216 and S1227. (S227). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when executing a winning determination process (see S1217) in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12A), The big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a shown in FIG. 5D is used to determine whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning determination process (see S1228) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12A), FIG. ) Is used to determine whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly promiscuous big hit”.

  Then, the CPU 56 selects a field of the variation pattern determination table according to the jackpot type determined in S227 (S228). Specifically, when the CPU 56 determines “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, it selects the “normal big hit / probable big hit” field of the variation pattern determination table. If it is determined that “sudden probability change big hit”, the “sudden probability change big hit / small hit” field of the variation pattern determination table is selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern using the variation pattern determination table field set in S225, S226, and S228 and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) extracted in S1216 and S1227 (S229).

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the determined variation pattern in the winning determination result designation command (S230). Specifically, the CPU 56 assigns any value from “00 (H)” to “51 (H)” as shown in FIG. 9 according to which variation pattern is determined in S229 when winning. Processing for setting the EXT data of the determination result designation command is performed.

  For example, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process (see S1217A) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12A), “No” is set at S229. When it is determined that the fluctuation pattern of “reach out” is obtained, a process of setting “02 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. If it is determined in S229 that the variation pattern type is “per 3 pseudo-supermarkets”, the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)” is set to “12 (H)”. ”Is set.

  In this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the same fluctuation pattern determination table even if the number of reserved memories is different. However, a different fluctuation pattern determination table may be used depending on the number of reserved memories. . In this case, for example, it is determined from the random number for determining the variation pattern (or random number for determining the variation pattern type) whether the variation pattern is accompanied by normal reach, super reach, etc. The winning determination result designation command may be transmitted based on a specific variation pattern (for example, a variation pattern for performing a specific reach effect or a variation pattern for a specific number of simulated consecutive times). Sometimes, a winning determination result specifying command indicating the determination result may be transmitted. Further, for example, it may be determined whether the display result is “ordinary big hit” or “probability big hit”, and a winning determination result designation command indicating the determination result may be transmitted.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of reserved storage (S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 13A) is data indicating “first”. (S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is performed for the special symbol or the special symbol process is performed for the second special symbol (S54). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in S52), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  By executing the processing of S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol is performed according to the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Alternatively, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. In this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display or the second special symbol variation display is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Although the case where it is displayed is shown, you may comprise so that a variable display of any one of a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol may be performed preferentially. For example, when priority is given to the variable display of the second special symbol, whether or not the second reserved memory number in the second reserved memory number buffer is 1 or more is checked in S52. The process proceeds to S54, and if it is 0, the process proceeds to S53.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each disturbance stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory number buffer. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory number buffer. And stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved memory number counter, and in the reserved specific area and the first reserved memory buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the reserved specific area and the second reserved memory buffer are shifted. To do.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 corresponds to the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4,... 49, 50) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each random number value stored in the storage area to be stored is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4,... 49, 50) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n−1. In addition, the CPU 56 adds the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total reserved memory number = m (m = 2 to 100) in the reserved specific area. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = m−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4... 49, 50. In addition, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of pending storages = 1-100.

  Then, the CPU 56 stores the count value of the total pending storage number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (S57), and then decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (Transmission setting) is performed (S59). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the first reserved storage number designation command. When a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the second reserved memory number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S310 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot determination random number extracted in S214A of the first start port switch passing process or S214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. Read and jackpot judgment. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 5) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining the big hit or the small hit if they match. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the gaming state or the short time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (S61), the process proceeds to S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

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

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 5B and 5C). The small hit judgment process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. . If it is determined to be a small hit (S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (S63), and proceeds to S75.

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

In S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (S72). Specifically, CPU 56, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first" selects the jackpot type-size Teite Buru 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 5 (D). Further, CPU 56, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", selects the jackpot type-size Teite Buru 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 5 (E).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (S73). In this case, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination random number extracted in S214A of the first start port switch passing process or S214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. To determine the type of jackpot. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 5D and 5E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a stop symbol of the special symbol (S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of “1”, “3”, and “7”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “suddenly promising big hit”, “1” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “normal big hit” is decided, “3” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol. If “probable big hit” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the “normal big hit / probable big hit” field of the variation pattern determination table when the big hit type is the normal big hit or the probability variable big hit (Y in S92) ( If the big hit type is not the normal big hit or the probability variation big hit (N in S92), the “suddenly probable big hit / small hit” field of the variation pattern determination table is selected (S94). Then, the process proceeds to S101.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the “suddenly probable big hit / small hit” field of the variation pattern determination table (S96). Then, the process proceeds to S101.

  If the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (S97). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of shifting to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is usually determined to be a big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit, set in the process of ending the big hit game, and the timing of digesting the number of times or the special symbol changes when it is determined to be a big hit It is reset when the display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. If the time reduction flag is set (Y in S97), the CPU 56 selects the “out of phase (time reduction)” field of the variation pattern determination table (S98). Then, the process proceeds to S101.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (N in S97), the CPU 56 selects the “out” field of the variation pattern determination table (S99). Then, the process proceeds to S101.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random number 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer) (S101), and selects it in the process of S93, S94, S96, S98 or S99. The variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the field of the variation pattern determination table (S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S103). Further, the CPU 56 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S104).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (S105). For example, the start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process of S33 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S106). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S107).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display unit 8a or the second special symbol display unit 8b Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Further, control (transmission setting) for transmitting the symbol confirmation designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S140 (S133).

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S136).

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

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

  Next, when the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (S144), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (S145). Further, the CPU 56 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S146).

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

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to S164. When the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (S161), and control (transmission setting) for transmitting the jackpot end designation command is performed (S162). Here, a big hit end 1 designation command is transmitted when it is a normal big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is sent when it is a probable big hit, and a small hit / abrupt is sudden when it is a sudden probable big hit. Send a probable jackpot end designation command. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the image display device 9 (the big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in S165), the CPU 56 checks whether the big hit type is a probability change big hit or a sudden probability change big hit (S166). Whether or not it is a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit is specifically confirmed whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02” to “03”. It can be determined by doing. If neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is present (that is, if it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets the time-short flag and shifts the gaming state to the time-short state (S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in a time reduction number counter for counting the number of time reductions (S168). Further, the CPU 56 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the time-short state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S169). Then, the process proceeds to S173.

  If the probability change big hit or the sudden probability change big hit, the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability change state (S170). Further, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag (S171). Further, the CPU 56 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the probability change state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S172). Then, the process proceeds to S173.

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

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

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703), and executes the following effect control process.

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

  Next, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers such as the jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (S706). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  20 to 21 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis processing (S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  As the command receiving buffer, a ring buffer type command receiving buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM.

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

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (S621), the effect control CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (S622). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (S623).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (S625), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) in the RAM. Store in the display result designation command storage area (S626).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (S627), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmation command reception flag (S628).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number designation command (S651), the effect control CPU 101 uses the second byte data (EXT data) of the first reserved memory number designation command as the first reserved memory number. Is stored in the first reserved storage number storage area (S652).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number designation command (S654), the effect control CPU 101 uses the second reserved memory number as the second byte data (EXT data) of the second reserved memory number designation command. Is stored in the second reserved memory number storage area (S655).

  Next, if the received effect control command is any winning determination result designation command (S664), the effect control CPU 101 adds the EXT values of the received winning determination result designation command in the winning determination result storage buffer. It preserve | saves in the area | region matched with the number of reservation memory | storage (S665), and prefetch effect determination processing is performed (S671). By doing in this way, the contents of the determination result at the time of winning in each holding storage can be specified based on the EXT value.

  In this embodiment, the total reserved memory number is the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area and the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area. It is calculated by adding together. The first reserved memory number is updated in S652 after receiving the first reserved memory number designation command, and the second reserved memory number is updated in S655 after receiving the second reserved memory number designation command. The total pending storage number is also updated at the same timing. The winning determination result designation command is transmitted after the first reserved memory number designation command is transmitted in S1218 of the start port switch passing process, and is transmitted after the second reserved memory number designation command is transmitted in S1228. Is done. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the winning determination result designation command after updating the total pending storage number. In step S665, the effect control CPU 101 sets, for example, the second byte data of the winning determination result designation command in the storage area associated with the total number of pending storages in the winning determination result buffer. This is because the winning determination result is specified by the second byte data (EXT data) of the winning determination result designation command (see FIG. 9). Further, the data set in the winning determination result buffer is deleted in order from the previously set data in the effect symbol variation start process (timing at which the process of S1800 is executed) described later.

  FIG. 21A is an example of a configuration of an area for storing a winning determination result (winning determination result storage buffer), and shows an example of a situation in which the total number of reserved storage is small and the collective hold display is not performed. FIG. 21 (B) shows an example of a situation in which a collective hold display is displayed when the total hold storage number reaches 10 that cannot be additionally displayed in the normal hold display position (see FIG. 29). It is explanatory drawing shown.

  As shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, in this embodiment, 100 save areas associated with the total number of pending storages are secured in the winning determination result storage buffer. In these 100 storage areas, an EXT area for storing the EXT value of the winning determination result designation command and a value corresponding to the display mode of the hold display determined in the pre-reading effect determination process in S671 are stored. A mode area and a summary display area in which data indicating whether or not the hold display is a target of the hold display are set.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21A, when the total number of reserved memories is “6” and all the hold displays can be displayed at the normal hold display position (see FIG. 29), the summary display area Since all “0”, which is data indicating non-target of the summary hold display, is stored in all, the hold display is displayed at the normal hold display position. At this time, as shown in FIG. 21A, the EXT area corresponding to No. 6 corresponding to the latest reserved storage is determined to be determined to be near the quasi-continuous 3 super reach in the winning determination process. ”Is stored, the execution of the pre-reading effect is determined in the pre-reading effect determination process described later, and the special mode is determined as the display mode of the hold display, thereby“ 1 ”corresponding to the special mode. Is stored in the display mode area, six lines are drawn outside the special mode (in this example, “○”) corresponding to “1” stored in the display mode area. The other on-hold display is displayed in the normal mode (only “O” in this example), which is the display mode corresponding to “0” stored in the display mode area.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 21B, when the total number of reserved memories is “10” and all the hold displays cannot be displayed at the normal hold display position (see FIG. 29), FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, when “0” is stored in the display mode area of all the reserved memories, the five reserved memories from the latest reserved memory to the previous four are collectively displayed as the objects of the pending display. By storing “1”, which is the data indicating the target of the hold display, in the summary display area corresponding to the hold storage that is the target of the summary display, the hold display of the hold storage of No. 6 to 10 is displayed in a large black circle. Is displayed at the summary hold display position (see FIG. 29) set above the normal hold display position as a summary hold display having a number of “5” in FIG. At the normal hold display position It is.

  In addition, in order to distinguish which winning determination result when it is configured to preferentially execute either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, A first winning determination result storage buffer for storing a winning determination result at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning port 13, and a second winning determination result at the time of starting winning at the second starting winning port 14 are stored. A winning determination result storage buffer may be prepared. In this case, it is sufficient that a storage area corresponding to the storable number (50 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first winning determination result storage buffer. In the determination result storage buffer, it is sufficient if a storage area corresponding to the storable number (50 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured. In this case, the EXT data of the received winning determination result designation command is stored in the first winning determination result storage buffer and the second winning determination result storage buffer. The winning determination result storage buffer (the first winning determination result storage buffer and the second winning determination result storage buffer) may be formed in the RAM included in the production control microcomputer 100.

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (S683). Then, the process proceeds to S611.

  Next, the prefetching effect will be described. The pre-reading effect is executed before the start of the variable display that is the target of the effect, and the variable display that is the target of the effect is a big hit or a specific change (for example, a reach effect is included). It is a notice effect that warns you. In this embodiment, as a pre-reading effect, in the hold storage display unit 18, the hold display corresponding to the fluctuating display (holding storage) to be notified is different from a normal display mode (hereinafter, normal mode) ( An effect displayed in a special mode, a first special mode, or a second special mode, which will be described later, is performed.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a prefetch effect determination process. In the prefetch effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a prefetch effect restriction flag indicating that execution of the prefetch effect is restricted is set (S67101). Note that the prefetch effect restriction flag is set in S67111 described later. If the prefetch effect restriction flag is set, the effect control CPU 101, in the hold memory display unit 18, if a new hold display can be added to the normal hold display position, a new hold display corresponding to the latest hold storage. Is displayed in the normal hold display position in the normal mode, “0” is stored in the display mode area corresponding to the latest on-hold storage in the winning determination result storage buffer (S67116). For example, when the first to fifth hold displays of the hold storage display unit 18 are displayed, the effect control CPU 101 displays the sixth hold display in the normal hold display position in the normal mode. Control for.

  If the pre-reading effect restriction flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 determines the past winning determination result stored in the winning determination result storage buffer (the latest winning determination shown in the winning determination result designation command received this time). All winning determination results other than the result are specified (S67102).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the extracted winning determination results are all determination results indicating "displacement" (S67103). In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 determines in S67103 that the specified winning determination result is a value indicating that the variation pattern is “out of” (specifically, “01 (H)” to It is determined whether it is “07 (H)” (see FIG. 9) (that is, it is confirmed that it has been determined that the deviation fluctuation has occurred).

  If all the winning determination results extracted in S67103 are determination results indicating "displacement", the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S67103a, while all the specified winning determination results indicate "disappearance". If not, the production control CPU 101 sets “0”, which is data in the normal mode, in the display mode area of the new hold display corresponding to the latest hold storage in the hold storage display unit 18 (S67116). . That is, in this embodiment, when there is a holding storage in which the winning variation display is performed, the pre-reading effect is not executed based on the newly received winning determination result designation command. Note that the present invention is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 22. For example, when there is a holding storage in which a variable display that is a small hit or a sudden probability change big hit is performed, a pre-reading effect may be executed, or it may be out of place. At the same time, the pre-reading effect may be executed based on the fact that the variable display with the reach effect is not performed.

  In S67103a, it is further determined whether or not the summary hold display is being displayed. Whether or not the summary hold display is being displayed may be determined based on whether or not there is a hold storage in which “1” is stored in the summary display area in the winning determination result storage buffer.

  When the summary hold display is not being displayed, the process proceeds to S67104a to determine whether or not to execute the prefetch effect based on the prefetch effect execution determination table (no summary hold display) and the latest winning determination result shown in FIG. 23A-1. When the summary hold display is being displayed, the process proceeds to S67104b, where the prefetch effect is determined based on the prefetch effect execution determination table (with summary hold display) and the latest winning determination result shown in FIG. 23A-2. Decide whether to execute.

  FIG. 23A-1 is an explanatory diagram showing a prefetch effect execution determination table (without summary hold display), and FIG. 23A-2 is an explanation showing a prefetch effect execution determination table (with summary hold display). FIG. In these pre-reading effect execution determination tables, determination values corresponding to the determination items ("execute pre-reading effect" or "do not execute pre-reading effect") are assigned for each determination result at the time of winning. ing. Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control extracts, for example, a random number for determining whether or not to execute the prefetch effect, and a decision item (“prefetch effect is assigned) that is assigned a determination value that matches the extracted random number. "Execute" or "do not execute prefetching effect"). Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 23, the numerical values corresponding to “execute prefetch effect” and “do not execute prefetch effect” in the determination results at the time of winning are “execute prefetch effect” or “prefetch” as determination items. This indicates the ratio (%) at which “do not execute effect” is selected.

  In the pre-reading effect execution determination table (no summary hold display) in this example, as shown in FIG. 23 (A-1), if the ratio at which the pre-reading effect execution is determined is off, non-reach <Pseudo-ream normal normal <Pseudo-ream 1 normal reach <Pseudo-ream super reach <Pseudo-ream 2 super reach <Pseudo-ream 3 super reach and pseudo-ream 3 super The pre-reading performance is determined at a higher rate than the reach loss, and even in the case of a big hit, there is no pseudo-ream normal reach <pseudo-ream 1 normal reach <pseudo-reamless super reach <pseudo-ream 2 super reach <pseudo-ream 3 super It ’s set to reach you.

  In other words, in this example, the variable display of various variation patterns is executed and the expectation level (big hit reliability) is non-reach <normal sequence without reach <pseudo sequence 1 normal reach <pseudo sequence without super reach <pseudo sequence 2 Since super reach <pseudo-ream 3 super reach is set, it is set so that the execution of the pre-reading effect is more easily determined for a variation pattern having a higher expectation level (hit reliability). In the case of a small hit or suddenly probable big hit, it is set so that execution of the pre-reading effect is determined at a lower rate than that in the case of normal reach per pseudo-ream without the pseudo-ream 3 super reach. Has been.

  Also, in the pre-reading effect execution determination table (with summary hold display), as shown in FIG. 23 (A-2), if the rate at which the pre-reading effect is determined is out of place, non-reach <Pseudo-ream normal normal <Pseudo-ream 1 normal reach <Pseudo-ream super reach <Pseudo-ream 2 super reach <Pseudo-ream 3 super reach and pseudo-ream 3 super The pre-reading performance is determined at a higher rate than the reach loss, and even in the case of a big hit, there is no pseudo-ream normal reach <pseudo-ream 1 normal reach <pseudo-reamless super reach <pseudo-ream 2 super reach <pseudo-ream 3 super It ’s set to reach you. That is, in the prefetch effect execution determination table (with summary hold display), as with the prefetch effect execution determination table (without summary hold display), the variation pattern with the higher expectation level (big hit reliability) is the prefetch effect execution. Is set to be easily determined. However, the number of determination values of “execute prefetching effect” corresponding to various fluctuation patterns in the case of deviation is the number of determination values of “execute prefetching effect” in the prefetch effect execution determination table (no summary hold display). When the summary hold display is displayed, execution of the prefetch effect is determined at a higher rate than when the summary hold display is not displayed. At the same time, with regard to the variation pattern that is a big hit, all the determination values are associated with “execute a pre-reading effect”, that is, the variation pattern that is a big hit when the summary hold display is displayed. In some cases, the execution of pre-reading effects is always determined, so that it is motivated to increase the number of reserved memories in order to make these pre-reading effects easy to execute. Can be given to the player, and when the pre-reading effect is executed, compared to when the pre-reading effect is not executed, the ratio of occurrence of the big hit in the variable display of the notice target is increased, It is possible to increase the rate at which a reach production with a high expectation level for a big hit is performed. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the pre-reading effect is executed.

  In the present embodiment, an example is described in which execution of prefetching is always determined when a variation pattern that is a big hit is determined when the summary hold display is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of determining the execution of the pre-reading effect, the execution of the pre-reading effect may be determined at a higher rate than when the variation pattern that is “out of” is determined.

  In this embodiment, the pre-reading effect execution determination table (without summary hold display) shown in FIG. 23 (A-1) and the prefetch effect execution determination table (with summary hold display) shown in FIG. 23 (A-2). In addition, for the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 23B, the prefetch effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 24, the prefetch effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 25, and the suggested effect mode determination tables shown in FIG. In practice, a judgment value is assigned, but the ratio of judgment values assigned (number of judgment values) is shown to simplify the explanation. Also in S67106, S67107, S67108, S67110, and S67115, which will be described later, in which those tables are used, the effect control CPU 101, for example, the final display mode, the prefetch effect pattern, the change timing (the number of shifts and the remaining number), for example. A random number for determining the presentation mode of the hold effect or the suggestive effect is extracted, and is determined as a matter to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned.

  In S67104a and S67104b, the CPU 101 for effect control uses the prefetch effect execution determination table (no summary hold display) shown in FIG. 23 (A-1) or FIG. 23 (A-2) based on the latest winning determination result. In the pre-reading effect execution determination table shown (with summary hold display), it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect at a rate determined for each winning determination result. For example, when the winning determination result indicates “shortened non-reach”, the effect control CPU 101 determines not to execute the prefetch effect at a rate of 100%. Further, for example, when it is specified that “per pseudo-ream per normal” is determined in the winning determination result, the effect control CPU 101 executes the prefetch effect at a rate of 85% if there is no summary hold display. On the other hand, if there is a summary hold display, it is determined that the prefetch effect is executed at a rate of 100%.

  In the example shown in FIG. 23A-1, it is determined that the pre-reading effect is executed at a rate of 1% even when the determination result at the time of winning is “non-reach”, and FIG. In the example shown, it is determined that the pre-reading effect is executed at a rate of 2% even when the winning determination result is “non-reach out”, but “non-reach” (“short non-reach out” or “non-reach out” In the case of “)”, it may not be determined that the pre-reading effect is executed. Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 23A-1 and 23A-2, a determination value (ratio) for determining whether to perform a prefetch effect for each variation pattern indicated by the determination result at the time of winning. ) Is set, but for example, a determination value (ratio) for determining whether to perform the pre-reading effect is set for each variation pattern category (non-reach, normal reach, super-reach category). It is also possible to determine whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect for each display result (for example, “out of”, “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit”). A value (ratio) may be set.

  Next, when the CPU 101 for effect control determines to execute the prefetch effect (Y in S67105), the process proceeds to S67105a. On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute the prefetch effect (N in S67105), the effect control CPU 101 causes the hold memory display unit 18 to display a new hold display corresponding to the latest hold storage in a normal manner. In addition, “0” indicating the normal mode is set in the display mode area corresponding to the latest reserved storage (S67116).

  In S67105a, the CPU 101 for effect control sets the total reserved memory number in the effect-added reserved memory number counter for specifying the reserved display that is the target of the prefetch effect (S67105a). The value of the effect total reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1 in S1802a of the effect symbol variation start process, and in S1811, it is used to specify the hold display that is the target of the prefetch effect. For example, when the value of the total pending storage number counter for effects is 4, a prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the fourth hold display of the hold storage display unit 18 is executed. In this embodiment, the total reserved memory number is the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area and the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area. It is calculated by adding together. The first reserved memory number is updated in S652 after receiving the first reserved memory number designation command, and the second reserved memory number is updated in S655 after receiving the second reserved memory number designation command. The total pending storage number is also updated at the same timing. The winning determination result designation command is set to be transmitted after the first reserved memory number designation command is transmitted and set in S1218 of the start-port switch passing process, and the second reserved memory number designation command is transmitted and set in S1229. Is set after transmission. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the winning determination result designation command after updating the total pending storage number.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines in which display mode the hold display corresponding to the fluctuating display (hold information) to be notified in the pre-read effect is finally displayed (S67106). In this embodiment, as a display mode of the hold display, a special mode, a first special mode, and a second special mode are provided in addition to the normal mode. However, as will be described later, the hold display displayed in the special mode changes from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode before the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the hold display is started. Is displayed. Therefore, in S67106, the final display mode is determined as either the first special mode or the second special mode. Hereinafter, the first special mode and the second special mode may be collectively referred to as a special mode.

  FIG. 23B is an explanatory diagram showing a final display mode determination table. In S67106, the effect control CPU 101 determines which display mode is ultimately displayed (hereinafter also referred to as the final display mode) using the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. Specifically, based on the latest winning determination result, the final display manner is determined at a ratio determined for each winning determination result (variable display display result) in the final display manner determination table. For example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “out of” (corresponding to the winning determination result 1 designation to the winning determination result 7 designation), the effect control CPU 101 The final display mode is determined as the first special mode at a rate of 80%. Further, for example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit” (that is, big hit) (winning determination result 8 designation to winning determination result) 12 equivalent), the production control CPU 101 determines the final display mode as the second special mode at a rate of 80%.

  What is characteristic in the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 23B is that the display result is “out of” (corresponding to the designation of the winning judgment result 1 to the winning judgment result 7 designation). When the result is “ordinary big hit” or “probability big hit” (equivalent to the determination result 8 when winning a prize to the determination result 12 when winning), the determination is made such that the ratio determined in the second special mode is higher. The value is set. By having such a feature, when the hold display is displayed in the second special mode, the ratio of occurrence of the big hit in the variable display of the notice target is higher than when the hold display is displayed in the first special mode. can do. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of expectation that a big hit is displayed in the second special mode rather than the first special mode, and in which display mode the hold display is displayed when the pre-reading effect is executed. Can be focused on.

  In the example shown in FIG. 23 (B), the final display results (“out”, “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit”) are displayed for each display result shown in the winning determination result. Although the determination value (ratio) for determining the display mode is set, for example, as in the prefetch effect execution determination table in FIG. A determination value (ratio) for determining the value may be set. By doing so, when the hold display is displayed in the second special mode, in addition to increasing the rate at which the big hit is generated in the variable display of the notice target, the rate at which the reach effect with high expectation is performed Can also be high.

  In this embodiment, two types of display modes, the first special mode and the second special mode, are provided as the final display mode, but not limited to this, three or more types of display modes are provided, The degree of expectation may be different (the ratio selected according to the display result is different).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines a prefetch effect effect pattern (hereinafter also referred to as a prefetch effect pattern) (S67107).

  In this embodiment, a first prefetch effect pattern and a second prefetch effect pattern are provided as prefetch effect patterns. In the first look-ahead effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the change display (hold information) to be notified is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode without being displayed once in the special mode. Note that the first look-ahead effect pattern includes a display in which the hold display corresponding to the change display (hold information) for the advance notice is displayed in the first special mode or the second special form at the timing of the start winning prize, and the change display of the advance notice target. The hold display corresponding to the fluctuating display (hold information) to be notified is changed from the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode at any shift timing until the (hold information) starts. Including. On the other hand, in the second look-ahead effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the change display of the notice target is displayed in a special manner at the timing of the start winning prize, and at any shift timing until the change display of the notice target is started. The special mode is changed to the first special mode or the second special mode.

  The shift timing of the hold display means that the first hold display in the hold storage display unit 18 is erased and the remaining hold display is shifted one by one in the effect symbol variation start process described later, and the hold storage display unit 18 Is the timing for updating the total pending storage number display (specifically, the timing when S1800 is executed). For example, when the first to fifth hold displays of the hold storage display unit 18 are displayed, the first hold display is erased at the shift timing and the second hold display is displayed. The display is shifted to the first display area, the hold display that was displayed third is shifted to the second display area, and the hold display that is displayed fourth is the third display area. The hold display that was displayed in the fifth position is shifted to the fourth display area. These shifts are executed in the same way for the summary hold display.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of a prefetch effect pattern determination table. In step S67107, the effect control CPU 101 determines a prefetch effect pattern based on the prefetch effect pattern determination table and the total number of reserved memories. Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control wins the display result of the variable display indicated by the latest winning determination result (for example, “ordinary big hit”, “probability big hit”, “sudden probability big hit” or “small hit”). ) (That is, when the winning determination result 8 is designated to the winning determination result 13 is designated), the hit prefetch effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. Then, the effect control CPU 101 converts the look-ahead effect pattern into the first look-ahead effect pattern and the second look-ahead effect pattern at a ratio determined for each total reserved storage number in the hit prefetch effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. And decide to either.

  Further, the CPU 101 for effect control shows that the display result of the variable display indicated by the latest winning determination result is “out of” (that is, when the winning determination result 1 is designated to the winning determination result 7 is designated), FIG. The off-reading prefetch effect pattern determination table shown in 24 (B) is used. Then, the CPU 101 for effect control converts the pre-read effect pattern into the first pre-read effect pattern and the second pre-read effect pattern at a ratio determined for each total number of reserved memories in the failure pre-read effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. And decide to either.

  For example, the display result of the variable display shown by the determination result at the time of winning is a win (for example, “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit”), and the total number of reserved memories is 2. In some cases, the effect control CPU 101 determines the prefetch effect pattern as the first prefetch effect pattern at a rate of 35% and the second prefetch effect pattern at a rate of 65%. Further, for example, when the display result of the variable display indicated by the determination result at the time of winning is “out of” and the total number of reserved memories is 2, the effect control CPU 101 sets the prefetch effect pattern to a ratio of 65%. Thus, the first prefetch effect pattern is determined to be the second prefetch effect pattern at a rate of 35%.

  Further, for example, when the display result of the variable display indicated by the winning determination result is a win and the total number of reserved memories is 9, the effect control CPU 101 counts the prefetch effect pattern at a rate of 5%. If the first pre-reading effect pattern is determined as the second pre-reading effect pattern at a rate of 95%, the display result of the variable display indicated by the winning determination result is out of order, and the total reserved memory number is 10, The control CPU 101 determines the prefetch effect pattern as the first prefetch effect pattern at a rate of 95% and the second prefetch effect pattern at a rate of 5%.

  Further, for example, when the display result of the variable display indicated by the winning determination result is a win, the total number of reserved memories is 10 or more, and there is a summary hold display, the effect control CPU 101 displays the prefetch effect pattern. When the second look-ahead effect pattern is determined at a rate of 100%, and the display result of the variable display indicated by the determination result at the time of winning is out of order, the total number of stored storage is 10 or more and there is a collective hold display The CPU 101 for effect control determines the prefetch effect pattern as the second prefetch effect pattern at a rate of 100%. In other words, if the total number of reserved memories is 10 or more in which the summary hold display exists, the summary hold display at the time of winning is determined by not determining the first prefetch effect pattern in which the display in the special mode is executed at the time of winning. After the message is displayed, the summary hold display is changed to a special mode, so that the summary hold display and the special mode are executed at the same time, and the content of the hold display becomes difficult to understand. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the total reserved memory number is 10 or more, the first prefetch effect pattern can be determined. good.

  The characteristic of the prefetch effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 24 is that when the total number of reserved storage is less than 10, the display result of the variable display is greater than the case where the display result of the variable display is “out”. When the value is a hit (eg, “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit”), the determination value is set so that the ratio determined in the second look-ahead effect pattern is higher. Is set. By having such a feature, when a pre-reading effect is performed with the second pre-reading effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode at the time of start winning, and then changed to a special mode and displayed) ) In the variable display of the notice target compared to when the prefetch effect is performed in the first prefetch effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in the special mode without being displayed once in the special mode). The rate of occurrence of can be increased. In addition, when the display result of the variable display is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, since the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, the pre-read effect is performed in the second pre-read effect pattern. (That is, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode at the time of winning the start, and then changed to a special mode and displayed), the hold display displayed in the special mode is a big hit than the first special mode. The rate of change to the second special mode having a high expectation level becomes high. Therefore, attention can be paid to which prefetch effect pattern is used for the prefetch effect. Further, when the pre-reading effect is performed in the second pre-reading effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in the special mode at the time of starting winning), the hold display displayed in the special mode is expected more than the first special mode. Since it is easy to change to the 2nd special mode with a high degree, a sense of expectation can be raised and game entertainment can be improved. Further, in this embodiment, the hold display displayed in the special mode changes to the first special mode or the second special mode until the variable display corresponding to the hold display (holding information) is started. Since it is displayed, the expectation can be maintained from when the hold display is displayed in a special mode until it changes to a special mode.

  In addition, what is characteristic in the prefetch effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 24 is that when the total pending storage number is 1, the determination value is set so as not to be determined as the second prefetch effect pattern. In this embodiment, in the second look-ahead effect pattern, the timing for displaying the hold display displayed in the special mode at the time of starting winning a prize is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode. This is an arbitrary shift timing until the variable display is started. However, if the total number of pending storage is 1 (that is, only the pending display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target is displayed), if the hold display is shifted once, the variable display of the notice target is supported. The hold display to be erased. For this reason, when the total number of pending storage is 1, the display mode of the pending display corresponding to the noticed change display cannot be changed at the shift timing. Therefore, when the total pending storage number is 1, the determination value is set so that the second prefetch effect pattern is not determined.

  In this embodiment, in order to simplify the description, in the first look-ahead effect pattern, the timing at which the hold display is changed from the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode, and the second In the pre-reading production pattern, the timing at which the hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode is set as an arbitrary shift timing until the change display of the notice target is started. However, the timing is not limited to this, and may be other timing. For example, the display mode may be changed at an arbitrary timing during the variation display (a period spanning one variation display or a plurality of variation displays) that is executed until the variation display of the notice target is started. In this case, for example, even when the total number of reserved memories is 1, the second look-ahead effect pattern can be determined, the hold display is displayed in a special manner at the time of starting winning, and the hold display (hold information) corresponds to the hold display. The display may be changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode before the variable display is started.

  In the example shown in FIG. 24, when the display result indicated by the winning determination result is a win (for example, “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit” or “small win”) For example, even if the display result is a hit, the case of “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” and “suddenly probable big hit” or “ A pre-reading effect pattern determination table for determining any of the pre-reading effect patterns at a different rate in the case of “small hit” may be provided. Further, for example, as with the prefetch effect execution determination table of FIG. 23A, a prefetch effect pattern determination table for determining any one of the prefetch effect patterns at a different ratio is provided for each variation pattern indicated by the winning determination result. You may do it. By doing so, when the pre-reading effect is executed with the first pre-reading effect pattern, a high-expectation reach effect is performed in addition to increasing the ratio of occurrence of big hits in the variable display of the notice target. The ratio can also be increased.

  When the pre-read effect pattern is determined, the effect control CPU 101 determines a change timing (in this example, the number of shifts of the hold display) for changing the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the change display (hold information) to be notified. The determined change timing (number of shifts) is set in a shift number counter for specifying the change timing (number of shifts) (S67108). In this embodiment, the timing at which the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the fluctuating display (hold information) to be notified changes is any hold display shift timing. Therefore, by determining the change timing (the number of shifts), it is determined at what timing the display mode is changed with respect to the hold display corresponding to the noticeable change display. For example, when the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 2, the display mode of the hold display is changed at the timing when the second shift is performed with respect to the hold display corresponding to the change display to be notified. If the hold display to be determined for the prefetch effect pattern is a hold display with a total hold memory number of 9 or more, as shown in FIG. 25, the number of remaining holds is determined as the change timing. By setting the number of shifts based on the difference between the total display storage number of the hold display and the determined number of remaining holds, the display mode of the hold display changes at the timing when the determined number of remaining holds is reached. .

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram of a change timing determination table. In S67108, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the change timing (the number of shifts) of the hold display corresponding to the change display to be notified based on the change timing determination table and the total hold storage number. Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control wins the display result of the variable display indicated by the latest winning determination result (for example, “ordinary big hit”, “probability big hit”, “sudden probability big hit” or “small hit”). ) (That is, when the winning determination result 8 is designated to the winning determination result 13 is designated), and the prefetch effect pattern determined in S67107 is the first prefetch effect pattern, the winning time shown in FIG. A first prefetch effect change timing determination table is used. Then, the CPU 101 for effect control changes the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target at a ratio determined for each total hold memory number in the first prefetch effect change timing determination table at the time of hit shown in FIG. The timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning a prize) to 7. If the total number of reserved memories is 9 or more, it is not determined to be 0 (at the time of winning), and it is not the number of shifts from the time of winning, but up to the reserved memory corresponding to the latest winning time determination result. It is determined how many times the number of remaining holds, which is the total number of held memories, changes the hold display. Specifically, as the change timing of the hold display, it is determined to be any one when the number of the remaining hold becomes 8-1. In addition, in FIG. 25, the numerical value in the parenthesis described corresponding to the case where the total reserved memory number is 9 or more indicates the ratio at which the change timing is set when the number of remaining pending becomes 8-1. In the example shown in FIG. 25A, the rate at which the change timing is determined as the remaining hold 8 is 30%, the rate at which the remaining hold 7 is determined is 25%, the rate at which the remaining hold 6 is determined is 20%, The ratio to be determined as hold 5 is 9%, the ratio to be determined as remaining hold 4 is 7%, the ratio to be determined as remaining hold 3 is 5%, the ratio to be determined as remaining hold 2 is 3%, and the ratio to be determined as remaining hold 1 Is 1%.

  In the example shown in FIG. 25, the fact that the change timing (number of shifts) is 0 means that the hold display is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode at the start winning timing. When displaying the hold display in the first special mode or the second special mode at the timing of the start winning prize, for example, it is realized by displaying the new hold display from the beginning in the first special mode or the second special mode. Alternatively, it may be realized by displaying the new hold display once in the normal mode and immediately changing to the first special mode or the second special mode.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 indicates that the display result of the variable display indicated by the latest winning determination result is “out of” (that is, when the winning determination result 1 is specified to the winning determination result 7 is specified), and in S67107. When the determined prefetching effect pattern is the first prefetching effect pattern, the loss first prefetching effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 25B is used. Then, the CPU 101 for effect control changes the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target at the rate determined for each total hold memory number in the first prefetch effect change timing determination table at the time of failure shown in FIG. The timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning a prize) to 7. If the total number of reserved memories is 9 or more, it is not determined to be 0 (at the time of winning), and it is not the number of shifts from the time of winning, but up to the reserved memory corresponding to the latest winning time determination result. It is determined how many times the number of remaining holds, which is the total number of held memories, changes the hold display. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 25B, the ratio for determining the change timing to be the remaining hold 8 is 1%, the ratio for determining the remaining hold 7 is 3%, and the ratio for determining the remaining hold 6 is 5%. The ratio to determine the remaining reservation 5 is 7%, the ratio to determine the remaining reservation 4 is 9%, the ratio to determine the remaining reservation 3 is 20%, the ratio to determine the remaining reservation 2 is 25%, and the remaining reservation 1 is determined. The proportion to be 30%.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control has a display result of the variable display shown by the latest determination result at the time of winning a prize (for example, “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit” or “small win”). (That is, in the case of winning determination result 8 designation to winning determination result 13 designation), when the prefetch effect pattern determined in S67107 is the second prefetch effect pattern, the second prefetch per hit shown in FIG. An effect change timing determination table is used. Then, the CPU 101 for effect control changes the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target at a ratio determined for each total hold memory number in the second prefetch effect change timing determination table at the time of hit shown in FIG. The timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning a prize) to 7. If the total number of reserved memories is 9 or more, it is not determined to be 0 (at the time of winning), and it is not the number of shifts from the time of winning, but up to the reserved memory corresponding to the latest winning time determination result. It is determined how many times the number of remaining holds, which is the total number of held memories, changes the hold display. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 25 (C), the rate of determining the change timing as the remaining hold 7 is 3%, the rate of determining the remaining hold 6 is 5%, and the rate of determining the remaining hold 5 is 7%. The ratio for determining the remaining hold 4 is 10%, the ratio for determining the remaining hold 3 is 20%, the ratio for determining the remaining hold 2 is 25%, and the ratio for determining the remaining hold 1 is 30%.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 indicates that the display result of the variable display indicated by the latest winning determination result is “out of” (that is, when the winning determination result 1 is specified to the winning determination result 7 is specified), and in S67107. When the determined prefetch effect pattern is the second prefetch effect pattern, the failure second prefetch effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 25D is used. Then, the CPU 101 for effect control changes the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target at a ratio determined for each total hold memory number in the second prefetch effect change timing determination table at the time of failure shown in FIG. The timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning a prize) to 7. If the total number of reserved memories is 9 or more, it is not determined to be 0 (at the time of winning), and it is not the number of shifts from the time of winning, but up to the reserved memory corresponding to the latest winning time determination result. It is determined how many times the number of remaining holds, which is the total number of held memories, changes the hold display. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 25 (D), the rate at which the change timing is determined as the remaining hold 7 is 30%, the rate at which the remaining hold 6 is determined is 25%, and the rate at which the remaining hold 5 is determined is 20%. The ratio for determining the remaining hold 4 is 10%, the ratio for determining the remaining hold 3 is 7%, the ratio for determining the remaining hold 2 is 5%, and the ratio for determining the remaining hold 1 is 3%.

  For example, when using the first pre-reading effect change timing determination table for winning, if the total number of reserved memories is 3, the effect control CPU 101 sets the change timing (number of shifts) to 0 (winning) at a rate of 50%. The change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 1 at a rate of 30%, and the change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 2 at a rate of 20%. Further, when using the first look-ahead effect change timing determination table at the time of loss, if the total number of reserved memories is 3, the effect control CPU 101 sets the change timing (number of shifts) to 0 (winning) at a rate of 20%. The change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 1 at a rate of 30%, and the change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 2 at a rate of 50%.

  Also, for example, when using the second pre-reading effect change timing determination table at the time of hitting, if the total number of reserved memories is 3, the effect control CPU 101 sets the change timing (number of shifts) to 1 at a rate of 30%. And the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 2 at a ratio of 70%. Further, when using the second pre-reading effect change timing determination table at the time of loss, if the total number of reserved memories is 3, the effect control CPU 101 determines the change timing (number of shifts) as 1 at a ratio of 70%. The change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 2 at a rate of 30%.

  The prefetch effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 25 is characterized in that, in the case of the first prefetch effect pattern, the display result of the variable display is more favorable than the case where the display result of the variable display is “out of place”. (For example, “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, “sudden probability big hit” or “small hit”) The determination value is set so as to increase. By having such a feature, when a prefetch effect is performed in the first prefetch effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode without being displayed once in a special mode), the hold display is performed. If the shift from the normal mode to the special mode with a smaller number of shifts or a large number of remaining suspensions is made, the percentage of hits in the change display of the notice subject can be increased, and the start prize (the number of shifts) The person who is displayed in the special mode in (0) (the total number of reserved memories is limited to 8) can increase the rate of winning. Therefore, interest can be given to the timing at which the hold display changes, and the game entertainment can be enhanced.

  The prefetch effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 25 is characterized in that the display result of the variable display is more favorable in the case of the second prefetch effect pattern than in the case where the display result of the variable display is “out”. (For example, “normal big hit”, “probability big hit”, “sudden probability big hit” or “small hit”) The determination value is set so as to increase. By having such a feature, when a pre-reading effect is performed in the second pre-reading effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode at the time of winning a start and then changed to a special mode), Percentage of hits that occur in the variable display of the notice subject when the special mode hold display changes to the special mode with a larger number of shifts and a smaller number of remaining holds (that is, after many shifts have been made) Can be high. In other words, the longer the period from when the hold display is displayed in the special mode to when it changes to the special mode (that is, the later the timing of the change), the higher the rate of occurrence of the hit in the variable display of the notice target. . Therefore, the hold display can be changed at a plurality of timings, and attention can be paid to the timing at which the hold display displayed in a special mode changes, so that the game entertainment can be enhanced.

  In this embodiment, in order to simplify the explanation, the timing of changing the display mode of the hold display is set as an arbitrary shift timing until the display of the change of the notice target is started. In the case where the display mode can be changed at an arbitrary timing until the display is started, for example, a plurality of types of change timing patterns that can specify the timing to change (such as during specific shift timing or during specific fluctuation display). May be provided, and either one may be selected according to the determination result at the time of winning.

  In the example shown in FIG. 25, in the case of the first look-ahead effect pattern, it is advantageous that the number of shifts is small (that is, the change timing is earlier), and in the case of the second look-ahead effect pattern, the number of shifts is large. However, in order to make it easier for the player to understand, for example, in the case of the first look-ahead effect pattern, the number of shifts is greater (that is, the change is changed). It may be set such that the later the timing is, the more advantageous. Further, for example, in the case of the second look-ahead effect pattern, it may be set such that the smaller the number of shifts (that is, the earlier the change timing), the more advantageous.

  In the example shown in FIG. 25, the display result indicated by the winning determination result is a win (for example, “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit”). For example, even if the display result is a hit, the case of “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” and “suddenly probable big hit” or “ A change timing determination table for determining any change timing (number of shifts) at a different rate in the case of “small hit” may be provided. Further, for example, as in the pre-reading effect execution determination table of FIG. 23A, for each variation pattern indicated by the determination result at the time of winning, one of the change timings (the number of shifts and the number of remaining reservations) is determined at a different rate. A change timing determination table may be provided. By doing so, according to the change timing of the hold display corresponding to the change display of the notice target, the ratio of occurrence of the big hit in the change display of the notice target is different and the ratio that the reach effect with high expectation is performed Can also be different.

  In this embodiment, in the second look-ahead effect pattern, a new hold display is displayed in a special mode at the timing of the start winning prize. The normal mode may be changed to the special mode at the timing, and the special mode may be changed to the special mode at any later timing.

  When the change timing (number of shifts) is determined, the effect control CPU 101, when the prefetch effect pattern determined in S67107 is the second prefetch effect pattern (Y in S67109), suggestion effect performed at the change timing of the hold display. Is determined (S67110). In this embodiment, a suggestion effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display is changed can be executed at the shift timing. In addition, the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect mode or the second effect mode. In S67110, the effect mode of the suggestion effect executed at the change timing of the hold display is determined as one of the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the third effect mode (only when there is a summary hold display).

  In this embodiment, the hold display changes to the first special mode or the second special mode at a different rate according to the effect mode of the suggestion effect. Specifically, when there is no summary hold display and the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect mode, the ratio of the hold display changing to the first special mode is high, and the suggestion effect is in the second effect mode. When executed, the rate at which the hold display changes to the second special mode is high. Therefore, it is suggested that the display mode of the hold display changes by executing the suggestion effect, and depending on which effect mode the suggestion effect is executed, which special mode is likely to change? It is suggested. Although the details will be described later, the suggestion effect is also executed at a shift timing other than the change timing of the hold display. Therefore, in order to distinguish these, the suggestion effect executed at the change timing of the hold display is also referred to as the suggestion effect (success pattern), and the suggestion effect executed at the shift timing other than the change timing of the hold display is indicated as the suggestion effect (passing) It is also called a pattern. In this embodiment, the suggestion effect (success pattern) and the suggestion effect (passing pattern) are executed in the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the third effect mode (only when there is a summary hold display). The Therefore, the ratio at which the display mode of the hold display changes may vary depending on the presentation mode of the suggestion effect. For example, when the suggestion effect is executed in a first effect mode (for example, a special effect mode A different from the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the third effect mode of this embodiment), The ratio of the change in the hold display is low, and the suggestion effect is the second effect mode (for example, the special effect mode B different from the first effect mode, the second effect mode, the third effect mode, and the special effect mode A of this embodiment). In other words, the rate at which the hold display changes may be increased. That is, when the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect mode (special effect mode A), the ratio of the suggestion effect (success pattern) is high, and the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode (special effect mode B). In such a case, the ratio of the suggestion effect (passing pattern) may be increased.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram of a suggestion effect mode determination table. In S67110, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode of the suggested effect performed at the change timing of the hold display, using the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. Specifically, based on the presence / absence of the summary hold display and the latest determination result at the time of winning a prize, the effect mode is set at a ratio determined for each winning determination result (display result of variable display) in the suggested effect mode determination table. One of the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the third effect mode (only when there is a summary hold display) is determined. As shown in FIG. 26, the first effect mode is an effect in which an arrow with a black tip is displayed, and the second effect mode is an effect in which an arrow with a white tip is displayed, and the third effect. The aspect is an effect in which an arrow with a gold tip is displayed.

  As the determination of the suggestive effect mode, for example, when the summary hold display is not displayed and the determination result at the time of winning indicates that the display result of the variable display is “out of” (determination at the time of winning) For the result 1 designation to the winning determination result 7 designation), the effect control CPU 101 uses the suggestion effect mode determination table (for summary no display) shown in FIG. The production mode is determined as the first production mode, and the production mode is determined as the second production mode at a rate of 20%. Further, for example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit” (corresponding to the winning determination result 8 designation to the winning determination result 12 designation). The effect control CPU 101 uses the suggestion effect mode determination table (without summary hold display) to determine the effect mode as the first effect mode at a rate of 20% and the effect mode at the rate of 80%. 2 production modes are determined. Also, for example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit” (corresponding to the winning determination result 13 designation), the suggested effect mode Using the decision table (without summary hold display), effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode as the first effect mode at a rate of 50%, and determines the effect mode as the second effect mode at a rate of 50%. . In addition, in the suggestion effect form determination table (for no summary hold display) used when the summary hold display is not displayed, there is no determination value assigned to the third effect form, and the summary hold display is not displayed. In S67110, when the suggestive effect mode is determined, the third effect mode is not determined.

  In addition, when the summary hold display is displayed and the determination result at the time of winning indicates that the display result of the variable display is “out of” (winning determination result 1 designation to winning determination result) 7), the effect control CPU 101 uses the suggestion effect mode determination table (for summary hold display) shown in FIG. 26B to change the effect mode to the first effect mode at a rate of 79%. The production mode is determined as the second production mode at a rate of 19%, and the production mode is determined as the third production mode at the rate of 2%. Further, for example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit” (corresponding to the winning determination result 8 designation to the winning determination result 12 designation). The effect control CPU 101 uses the suggestion effect mode determination table (with summary hold display) to determine the effect mode as the first effect mode at a rate of 20% and to change the effect mode at the rate of 20%. The effect mode is determined to be the second effect mode at a rate of 60%. Also, for example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit” (corresponding to the winning determination result 13 designation), the suggested effect mode Using the determination table (for summary hold display), the production control CPU 101 determines the production mode as the first production mode at a rate of 40%, and determines the production mode as the second production mode at the rate of 40%. The production mode is determined as the third production mode at a rate of 20%. That is, in the suggestion effect mode determination table (for the presence of summary hold display) used when the summary hold display is displayed, the determination value is assigned to the third effect mode, and the summary hold display is displayed. If the suggestive effect mode is determined in S67110, the third effect mode may be determined.

  What is characteristic in the suggestion effect mode determination table (without summary hold display) shown in FIG. 26 (A) is that the display result is “out of” (from determination of winning determination result 1 to determination of winning determination result 7). Compared to the equivalent), when the display result is “ordinary big hit” or “probability big hit” (equivalent to the determination result 8 at the time of winning determination to the determination result 12 at the time of winning determination), the second effect mode is determined. The ratio is set to be high. By having such a feature, when the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode, the ratio of occurrence of the big hit in the variable display of the notice target is higher than when the suggestion effect is displayed in the first effect mode. can do. In addition, when the display result of the variable display is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, since the final display mode of the hold display is high in the second special mode, the suggestive stage is executed in the second stage. In such a case, the rate at which the display mode of the hold display changes to the second special mode having a higher expectation than the first special mode is increased. Therefore, it is possible to give diversity to the suggestion effect, and it is possible to focus on which suggestion effect is executed and to improve the game entertainment.

  What is characteristic in the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 26B (with summary hold display) is that “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit”, and “small hit”. That is, it is easy to determine the third production mode whose reliability is much higher than the first production mode and the second production mode. That is, in the third effect mode, the ratio determined when the display result is “out of place” is set to be as low as 2%, and the display result is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable change”. Since the ratio determined when “big hit” and “small hit” are set to be significantly higher than the ratio determined in the case of “out of line”, the first effect mode and the second effect mode are executed. “Normal big hit”, “Probability big hit”, “Sudden probability big hit”, and “Small hit” with a higher probability than when played, that is, the expectation level (hit reliability) that is a hit is the first effect mode and the first When the third performance mode is executed, the probability of winning is high and the player's expectation for winning can be increased. Can improve At the same time, in order to determine these third presentation modes, it is necessary to display the summary hold display, so that the motivation for increasing the total number of reserved storage to display these summary hold display is a game Can also be given to a person.

  In the example shown in FIG. 26, the production of the suggestion effect is performed for each display result (“out-going”, “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit”) shown in the winning determination result. Although the ratio for determining the mode is determined, for example, as in the pre-reading effect execution determination table of FIG. 23A, the effect mode of the suggested effect is determined for each variation pattern indicated by the determination result at the time of winning. A determination value (ratio) may be set. By doing so, when the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode, in addition to increasing the rate at which the big hit is generated in the variable display of the notification target, the rate at which the reach effect with high expectation is performed Can also be high.

  In this embodiment, the suggestion effect is always executed at the shift timing at which the display mode of the hold display changes. However, the suggestion effect may not be executed. In this case, since the display mode of the hold display can be suddenly changed without being suggested by the suggestion effect, an unexpected feeling can be enhanced.

  Further, in this embodiment, two types of effect modes, the first effect mode and the second effect mode, are provided as the effect modes of the suggestion effect, but not limited to this, three or more effect modes are provided. The degree of expectation may be different (the ratio selected according to the display result is different).

  When the effect mode of the suggestion effect is determined, the effect control CPU 101 sets a prefetch effect restriction flag indicating that execution of the prefetch effect is restricted (S67111).

  When the prefetch effect restriction flag is set, the process of S67101 controls the prefetch effect so as not to be executed repeatedly. That is, in this embodiment, when any one of the hold displays is displayed in a special manner, control is performed so as not to newly perform a prefetch effect. Therefore, it is restricted that a plurality of hold displays are displayed in a special manner. Therefore, by displaying a plurality of hold displays in a special manner, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused about which hold display should be noted.

  In this embodiment, when any of the hold displays (including the collective hold display) is displayed in a special mode, control is performed so that the pre-reading effects are not executed repeatedly, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In addition, it may be permitted to perform the pre-reading effects in a certain ratio or completely. In other words, the processing of S67111 may be omitted at a certain rate or completely to allow a plurality of hold indications (including summary hold indications) to be displayed in a special manner at a certain rate or completely. . In addition, for example, when any one of the hold displays (including the collective hold display) is not limited to the special mode but is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode, the prefetch effect is not repeatedly executed. You may control to. For example, when the process of S67114 is executed, when the process of S67115 is executed, or when it is determined that it is the timing to change the hold display from the normal mode to the special mode in the effect symbol variation start process described later (for example, S1803). Etc.) can be realized by setting a prefetch effect restriction flag. In this case, the prefetch effect restriction flag may be reset when the hold display displayed in the special mode is erased (that is, the prefetch effect is displayed while the hold display is displayed in the special mode. Execution is restricted). By doing in this way, when any hold display (including summary hold display) is displayed in a display mode other than the normal mode, the other hold display is displayed in a display mode other than the normal mode due to a new pre-reading effect. Since the display is limited, the player can easily understand which hold display should be noted.

  In the present embodiment, as will be described later, when the pre-reading effect restriction flag is not set, the start winning is generated and the total number of stored holds becomes 10, and the start winning is held. When the memory is determined as the target of the pre-reading effect and the start winning time is determined as the timing for the final display mode, the display mode of the collective hold display that is displayed when the total reserved memory count becomes 10 29, the special mode summary hold display (second special mode), the first special mode summary hold display (third special mode) and the second special mode summary hold display (fourth special mode) Displayed. In addition, when a timing other than the start winning prize is determined as the timing for the final display mode, the collective hold display is displayed in the normal mode at the start winning time, and then the special mode, the first special mode and the first special mode are displayed. When the hold display that is the target of the pre-reading effect is included in the normal mode summary hold display at the change timing to the 2 special mode, the normal mode summary hold display is the special mode or the first special mode. Or the second special mode summary hold display (see FIGS. 36E1 and 36E2).

  Further, for example, when any one of the hold displays is displayed in the special mode, the first special mode, or the second special mode, a new prefetch effect may be easily executed. In other words, the pre-reading effects may be easily executed repeatedly. Further, for example, in the case of a specific gaming state (for example, a probable change state or a short time state), the pre-reading effect may be easily executed repeatedly. For example, in a configuration that allows a pre-read effect to be executed repeatedly at a certain rate, it can be realized by increasing the allowed rate in a specific gaming state.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 causes the hold storage display unit 18 to display “1”, which is a value corresponding to the special mode, in accordance with the latest winning determination result in order to display the new hold display in a special mode. The display mode area of the memory is set (S67112). In S67112, the effect control CPU 101 stores the information indicating the final display mode determined in S67106 and the information indicating the effect mode of the suggested effect determined in S67110 in the storage area formed in the RAM. By storing these pieces of information, it is possible to specify which final display mode and the production mode of the suggestive effect are determined in the effect symbol variation start process described later.

  If the prefetch effect pattern determined in S67107 is not the second prefetch effect pattern (N in S67109), that is, if it is determined to be the first prefetch effect pattern, the effect control CPU 101 determines the change determined in S67108. It is confirmed whether or not the timing is a start winning time (S67113). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the shift counter is 0. If the change timing is at the time of start winning (Y in S67113), the effect control CPU 101 causes the hold storage display unit 18 to display a new hold display in the final display mode determined in S67107, in S67107. A value corresponding to the determined final display mode (“2” for the first special mode, “3” for the second special mode) is set in the display mode area of the reserved storage corresponding to the latest winning determination result (S67114).

  If the change timing is not the time of winning in S67113 (N of S67113), the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode of the suggested effect performed at the change timing of the hold display, similarly to S67110 described above (S67115). Next, the production control CPU 101 corresponds to the normal mode in the display mode area of the hold memory corresponding to the latest winning determination result in order to display the new hold display in the normal mode in the hold memory display unit 18. “0” is set (S67116). In S67116 as well as S67112, when the CPU 101 for effect control shifts from S67115, the information indicating the final display mode determined in S67106 and the information indicating the effect mode of the suggested effect determined in S67115, The data is stored in a storage area formed in the RAM. By storing these pieces of information, it is possible to specify which final display mode and the production mode of the suggestive effect are determined in the effect symbol variation start process described later.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a winning determination result designation command is received, in the pre-reading effect determination process, a new hold display is displayed in any of the normal mode, special mode, first special mode, or second special mode. It is determined whether to display in the mode, and the value ("0" to "3") corresponding to the determined display mode is the display mode of the hold storage in which the EXT value of the winning determination result designation command is stored By storing in the area, in the hold display update process (see FIG. 28) described later, a hold display having a display mode corresponding to the value stored in the display mode area is additionally displayed on the hold storage display unit 18.

  In this embodiment, the variable display is executed in the order of winning one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. However, priority is given to the variable display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol. And (2) only the variable display of the second special symbol, and (2) only the variable display of the second special symbol. There are three types of configurations: a configuration in which a pre-reading effect is performed on the subject, and (3) a configuration in which a pre-reading effect is performed on the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. .

  When the configuration of (1) above is added to the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the value corresponding to the first reserved memory number (the first reserved memory number) is added to the shift counter. Is set to a value within a range obtained by subtracting 1 from 1). However, even if the pre-reading effect that changes the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in the configuration of (1) above, 2 Since the special symbol variation display is interrupted and executed (prioritized rather than in winning order), for example, when the second special symbol variation display is performed, an effect symbol which will be described later is provided even at the shift timing. It is desirable that the shift counter value is not subtracted in step S1802b of the fluctuation start process. Similarly, in the configuration of (3) above, when the pre-reading effect that changes the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the variation display of the second special symbol is similarly performed. Is preferably configured so as not to subtract the value of the shift number counter in S1802b of the effect symbol variation start process described later.

  In addition, when the configuration of (2) above is added to the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the value corresponding to the second reserved storage number (second reserved) is added to the shift counter. A value within a range obtained by subtracting 1 from the stored number) is set. In this case, unlike the configuration of (1) above, the value of the shift counter is subtracted when the shift timing is reached, regardless of whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed. Similarly, in the configuration of (3) above, when a pre-reading effect that changes the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is similarly executed. Even when the variable display is performed, the value of the shift counter is subtracted at the shift timing.

  In addition, when it is configured to preferentially execute the variation display of the second special symbol, the pre-reading effect is not performed for the variation display of the first special symbol during the high base. May be. In addition, when it is configured to preferentially execute the variation display of the second special symbol, it is configured not to perform the pre-reading effect based on winning in the first start winning opening 13 during the big hit game. Also good. In such a configuration, for example, during a high base game or a big hit game, even if a winning is made to the first start winning port 13 in the game control microcomputer 560, the determination process at the time of winning in S1217 is not executed. Even if it is determined that the winning determination result designation command received by the production control microcomputer 100 is discarded or the pre-reading effect is executed, the control can be realized so that it is not executed. Further, when the configuration of (3) above is added to the configuration that preferentially executes the variation display of the second special symbol, the pre-read based on the winning at the first start winning opening 13 during the high base or big hit game Although no effect is performed, a pre-reading effect based on winning at the second start winning opening 14 may be performed. In such a configuration, for example, during a high base game or a big hit game, even if a winning is made to the first start winning port 13 in the game control microcomputer 560, the determination process at the time of winning in S1217 is not executed. Even if it is determined that the winning determination result designation command based on winning in the first start winning opening 13 received in the effect control microcomputer 100 is determined or that the pre-reading effect is executed, it is not executed. It can be realized by controlling to.

  In addition, when adding the structure of said (1) to the structure which preferentially performs the variable display of a 2nd special symbol, in the state where the pending | holding memory | storage based on the winning to the 2nd start winning opening 14 exists. When a winning at the first start winning opening 13 occurs, the pre-reading effect for the reserved storage based on the winning at the first starting winning opening 13 may not be executed. In addition, when the configuration of (1) is added to the configuration that preferentially executes the variation display of the second special symbol, the pre-reading effect for the reserved memory based on the winning at the first start winning opening 13 is added. If a winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs in a state where the execution is determined, the execution of the pre-reading effect that has already been determined may be canceled.

  In this embodiment, the variable display is executed in the order of winning one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. However, the pre-reading effect is performed only for the variable display of the first special symbol (the above ( 1)), or a configuration (the above (2)) that performs a pre-reading effect only for the variable display of the second special symbol may be added. Further, in this embodiment, the variable display is executed in the order of winning one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The pre-reading effect based on the winning of may not be performed.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of S800 to S809 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Big hit end effect process (S806): The effect display device 9 performs display control for notifying the player that the big hit game state has ended, and if it is set, resets the prefetch effect limit flag. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Small hit display processing (S807): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the small hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit game processing (S808).

  Small hit game processing (S808): Control during the small hit game is performed. For example, when receiving a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening open designation command, display control or the like corresponding to the small hit in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect process (S809).

  Small hit end effect process (S809): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the small hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the hold display update process (S799) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the hold display update process of this example, first, the total hold storage number is specified based on the number of the EXT value of the winning determination result stored in the winning determination result storage buffer shown in FIG. 21 (S261). At that time, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories displayed in the reserved memory display unit 18 coincides, that is, whether or not there is a change (increase or decrease) in the number of reserved memories (S262). If they match in the determination (when there is no change in the number of reserved memories), the display state of the reserved storage display unit 18 is maintained as the previous display state by ending the process. On the other hand, if they do not match (when there is a change in the number of reserved memories), the process proceeds to S263, and it is determined whether or not the change is an increase in the number of reserved memories.

  If the number of reserved storage is increased (Y in S263), the process proceeds to S263a, and as shown in FIG. 29, a new reserved display is displayed at the normal reserved display position set in the lower area of the reserved storage display unit 18, as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not additional display is possible, that is, whether or not a new on-hold display cannot be displayed unless the display with the summary on-hold display is performed. Specifically, in this example, as a case where a new hold display cannot be displayed at the normal hold display position, when the total hold display number is already “9”, a new winning is generated and the total hold display number is “ 10 ”, and one summary hold display is displayed at the summary hold display position, and five hold displays are displayed at the normal hold display position on the left side of the summary hold display, and the summary hold is displayed. When four hold displays are displayed at the normal hold display position on the right side of the display (that is, when the total hold display number is already “14”), a new start prize is generated and the total hold is held. The case where the display number is “15” is exemplified.

  If a new hold display can be additionally displayed at the normal hold display position (Y in S263a), the process proceeds to S268, and based on the data in each hold storage stored in the updated winning determination result storage buffer After updating the display in the hold storage display area, the hold display update process is terminated. By doing so, the hold display corresponding to the hold memory by the newly generated start winning is normally displayed in the display mode stored in the display mode area of the winning determination result storage buffer corresponding to the hold memory. Displayed on hold display position.

  On the other hand, when it is not possible to add a new hold display at the normal hold display position (N in S263a), the process proceeds to S264, and whether or not there is a special hold display (including a special mode summary hold display). Determine whether. In this example, when it is impossible to add a new hold display at the normal hold display position, the hold display (display mode is always displayed at the normal hold display position where collective hold display is possible). A normal display, a special display, and a hold display that is displayed at the normal hold display position including all of the special modes. Hereinafter, the hold display displayed at the normal hold display position is collectively referred to as an individual hold display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the summary hold is not performed. It is determined whether there is an individual hold display that can be displayed, and if there is no individual hold display that can be displayed as a summary hold, the existing hold display that already exists is canceled and Hold display And re-identifying the target, it may be such that the hold display corresponding to all pending storage becomes possible.

  When there is no special hold display (N in S264), the process proceeds to S266b, and the hold memory by the new start win and the four latest hold memories (new The reserved memory from the reserved memory by the starting winning prize to the previous four memories) is specified, and the process proceeds to S267.

  On the other hand, if there is a special hold display (Y in S264), the process proceeds to S265, and the arrangement of the individual hold display that is displayed at the normal hold display position that does not include the special hold display and can perform the collective hold display is performed. Determine if it exists. Specifically, the arrangement of the individual hold display capable of collectively hold display includes an array of individual hold displays in which five consecutive hold display positions are continued (an array including an individual hold display corresponding to a new hold storage). ) Is applicable.

  If there is an array capable of summary hold display (Y in S265), the process proceeds to S266a, and a hold display that is the target of summary hold display is specified from the array capable of summary hold display. In addition, in the specification, when the hold display of the hold memory by the new start winning prize can be included as an array in which the collective hold display can be performed, the hold display including the hold memory by the new start win is collectively held and displayed. If it is not possible to include a hold display due to a new start prize, the hold display of the hold memory close to the hold memory due to a new start prize, that is, five holds from the right end in the array capable of collectively holding display The display is collectively specified as a hold display target (see FIG. 36 (B4)).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 36 (A4), even when the 9th on-hold storage is determined as a target (target) of the pre-reading effect and is displayed as an individual on-hold display in a special mode. For example, since there is no array that can be put together and displayed after the individual hold display in the special mode, it is determined whether there is an array that can be put together and displayed before the individual hold display in the special mode. . In the example of FIG. 36 (A4), before the individual hold display in the special mode, there are a plurality of combinations (specifically, four array combinations) of five consecutive hold display that can be put together. Therefore, among the four arrangement combinations, the five individual hold displays immediately before the individual hold display in the special mode that is the closest array combination to the special mode individual hold display are specified as the hold display target.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of special mode hold displays (including a collective hold display) are not displayed at the same time. Therefore, when only an individual hold display is displayed, a collective hold display is newly displayed. In such a case, there is always an array that can be displayed as a summary hold. For example, a summary hold display is already displayed, and there are six individual hold displays after the summary hold display. When the third individual hold display from the display is an individual hold display in a special mode, there is no array that can be displayed as a summary hold display. Is released, and the target to be collectively displayed on hold is newly specified, so that the hold display corresponding to all the hold memories is displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, as the hold memory to be subjected to the collective hold display, the hold memory that has been won at the start as much as possible is specified with priority, so that it is released immediately after the collective hold display is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is not limited to this, and the hold memory that has been won first may be preferentially summarized as the target of the hold display. In addition, all of the first to tenth individual hold displays may be collectively displayed as a hold display, and the hold display is appropriately determined in consideration of visibility as a hold storage to be a target of the collective hold display. Just do it.

  If there is no array that can be displayed as a collective hold (N in S265), the process proceeds to S266b, and the hold display by the new start winning and the latest 4 of the hold storage are displayed as the hold display that is the target of the collective hold display. The holding display of the two holding memories (the holding memories from the holding memory by the new start winning to the previous four holding memories) is specified, and the process proceeds to S267. Therefore, there is a case where the special hold display is included in the hold display that is the target of the summary hold display.

  In the above embodiment, in S265, if there is no arrangement that can be displayed together with a hold display, as in the case where there is no special hold display, the hold storage by a new start winning and the latest storage of the hold storage Although the form which pinpoints the hold display of four hold memories as the object of a collective hold display was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, In this example, when there is no arrangement | sequence which can be put on hold collectively in S265 Since the judgment is only made when the summary hold display already exists, in such a case, the summary hold display that already exists is canceled and the summary hold display is released from the summary hold display target. It is also possible to re-specify the arrangement of the hold display that does not include the special hold display, including the held storage.

  In S267, the effect control CPU 101 shows the data in the summary display area corresponding to the hold display targeted for the summary hold display specified in S266a or S266b in the winning determination result storage buffer as shown in FIG. The data “0” indicating the non-target of the summary display is updated to “1” indicating the target of the summary display, and then the process proceeds to S268.

  Further, in the above-described determination of S263, when the number of reserved storage is not increased, that is, when the number of reserved storage is decreasing (N of S263), the process proceeds to S269, and the collective hold where a predetermined release condition is satisfied It is determined whether there is a display. Note that, as a release condition in this example, as shown in FIG. 29, there is no individual hold display digested before the collective hold display at the normal hold display position, that is, the variable display to be started next. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and these cancellation conditions include the number of reserved memories included in the summary hold display, What is necessary is just to set suitably according to the number etc. of the hold display which can display a hold display position, for example, on condition that the number of individual hold displays digested before the collective hold display becomes a predetermined number (for example, 1) It is also good.

  If there is no summary hold display for which the release condition is satisfied (N in S269), the process proceeds to S268, based on the winning determination result storage buffer in which the data in each hold storage is shifted by the start of a new variable display. When the display of the hold storage display unit 18 is updated, each hold display (including the summary hold display) displayed on the hold storage display unit 18 before the update is shifted to the right one by one. Updated to display.

  Further, when there is a summary hold display for which the release condition is satisfied (Y in S269), the process proceeds to S270, and a summary display area of the hold storage corresponding to the hold display included in the summary hold display for which the release condition is satisfied ( The data in the winning determination result storage buffer is updated from “1” to “0”.

  Then, it is determined whether or not all the hold displays including the hold display for which the collective hold display is released can be displayed on the hold storage display unit 18 (S271). When all the hold displays can be displayed on the hold storage display unit 18 (Y in S271), the process proceeds to S268, whereby the collective hold display is changed to the five hold displays at the normal hold display position, and the hold storage is performed. While displayed on the display unit 18, each hold display other than the summary hold display is shifted to the right and displayed.

  On the other hand, when it is not possible to display all the hold displays including the released hold display on the hold storage display unit 18 (N in S271), the process proceeds to S264, and the hold display corresponding to the latest start winning is again displayed. By preferentially specifying an array including a summary hold display target and updating the data in the summary display area of the hold display target of the specified summary hold display to “1”, the process proceeds to S268. The hold display in which the target of the summary hold display is changed is displayed on the hold storage display unit 18.

  With reference to FIGS. 29A to 29E, how the hold display on the hold storage display unit 18 becomes by performing such processing will be described.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 29A, the hold storage display unit 18 is a summary hold display position where a summary hold display having a large display size is displayed, and a position below the hold display position. It consists of a normal hold display position where an individual hold display having a normal size smaller than the hold display is displayed.

  In the summary hold display position of this example, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), nine display positions that can display the summary hold display are set in the left and right directions, and each of the display positions is independently put together. The display can be displayed, and the hold display can be displayed in all nine places (corresponding to the total hold storage number 45).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 29A, nine display positions that can display a normal-size individual hold display are set in the left and right directions at the normal hold display positions. The individual hold display can be displayed, and the individual hold display can be displayed in all nine places (corresponding to the total hold storage number 9).

  In this example, the display position of the summary hold display at the summary hold display position is set to be an intermediate position of the display position of the individual hold display at the normal hold display position. For example, the left end of the normal hold display position When the individual hold display is displayed at the two display positions and the collective hold display is displayed at the display position of the collective hold display corresponding to the intermediate position between the two individual hold displays, the winning prize is given first. The hold memory and the hold memory that has won the most recently started are displayed as individual hold displays, and the hold display of the hold memory by the five start winnings generated between the earliest start winning and the last start winning is collectively displayed as a hold display. The order relationship in the start winning between the individual hold display and the collective hold display can be easily grasped from the display position. That.

  Therefore, in the hold storage display unit 18 of this example, the hold storage of “1 × 9 = 9” by the individual hold display and “5 × 9 = 45” by the collective hold display can be displayed, so that 9 + 45 = 54 at the maximum. The total number of reserved memories can be displayed. In this example, as described above, by setting 50 as the number of memories that can be stored as the reserved memory in the first reserved memory buffer or the second reserved memory buffer, 100 can be stored as the total number of reserved memories. However, as described above, the suspendable memory of 100, which can be stored, cannot occur in an actual game, and when the suspendable memory of 100 can be displayed, 1 Since it becomes very small and difficult to visually recognize, the maximum number of reserved memory that may occur in reality is taken into account, such as increase / decrease in reserved memory based on the execution efficiency at which variable display is executed 54, and the specification of the hold storage display unit 18 is exemplified as a specification that can display these 54 hold memories. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Rather than shall, these as pending specifications of the storage display unit 18 may be any display capable of specifications pending memory of a storable number 100 as pending memory.

  Here, how the on-hold display in the on-hold storage display unit 18 is changed by executing the above-described on-hold display update process will be described. A game is started, a start winning is generated, and a variable display is executed. When the start prize is generated, the individual size individual hold display is additionally displayed one by one at the normal hold display position of the hold storage display unit 18 as shown in FIG. 29 (B). In this way, up to nine individual hold displays are displayed (total number of hold storage = 9).

  In the state where up to nine individual hold displays are displayed, when a further start prize is generated and the total number of held memories becomes 10, the hold display of the hold memory by the generated start prize is displayed as a normal hold display position. As described above, the hold display of the hold memory by the new start winning prize and the four hold displays immediately before it are specified as the targets of the collective hold display as described above, and the summary display area of the specified hold display When the data value of the (winning determination result storage buffer) is updated to “1”, the hold display of the hold memory by the new start winning and the four individual hold displays immediately before that are collectively held as a hold display. As shown in (c), they are displayed together at the hold display position.

  As shown in FIG. 36 (A3), the first special mode, the second special mode, and the special mode are not included as the hold display that is the target of the collective hold display when the display is changed to the collective hold display. In this case, as shown in FIG. 36 (B3), the display is changed to the normal hold display of the normal mode. However, as the hold display targeted for the collective hold display, as shown in FIG. 36 (A1), the first special mode is displayed. Is included in the summary hold display of the first special mode (third special mode) as shown in FIG. 36 (B1), the hold display of the first special mode is displayed in the summary hold display. Is included. Further, when the second special mode is included as the hold display as the target of the hold display as shown in FIG. 36 (A2), the collective hold of the second special mode as shown in FIG. 36 (B2). By changing to the display (fourth special mode), it is shown that the hold display of the second special mode is included in the summary hold display.

  In addition, when the total number of reserved storage is changed to the collective hold display by reaching the predetermined value 10, for example, as shown in FIG. 36 (A4), there is a case where there is a special mode individual hold display. As for the individual hold display excluding the special mode, if there is an array of individual hold displays that can be collectively held (specifically, the sequence of the individual hold display immediately before the special mode), as described above. In addition, for the individual hold display excluding the special mode, the arrangement of the individual hold display capable of the collective hold display is specified. As shown in FIG. 36 (B4), the individual hold display excluding the special mode individual hold display Is changed to the summary hold display in the normal mode. In addition, although not shown in figure, it is a case where the individual hold display of the special mode exists when the display is changed to the collective hold display. When the array does not exist, the individual hold display that is the target of the summary hold display is specified in the same manner as when the special form does not exist, and the special hold individual hold display exists in the specified individual hold display. In this case, by changing to the special mode summary hold display, it is indicated that the special mode hold display is included in the summary hold display.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36 (B4), except for the special hold individual hold display, the collective hold display is used. However, the special hold individual hold display is shown in FIG. 36 (B1) and FIG. As shown in 36 (B2), an example is shown in which the special mode summary hold display including the special mode individual hold display is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special mode individual hold display With respect to the hold display, similarly to the individual hold display in the special mode, the hold display may be collectively displayed except for the special hold display in the special mode.

  Then, when the five variable displays including the variable display being executed are completed when the start prize is generated, and four reserved memories are consumed (assuming that there is no new start prize during the period) ), The four individual hold displays that were normally displayed at the hold display position are sequentially deleted, so that the fifth individual hold display and the collective hold display displayed at the collective hold display position are performed four times. By shifting to the left, the hold display shown in FIG. In the hold display shown in FIG. 29D, the player can grasp that the total hold storage number is 6 by displaying one individual hold display and one collective hold display.

  When 1 variable display is completed and 1 hold memory is consumed, the condition for canceling the collective hold display is established, which means that there is no individual hold display that is consumed before the collective hold display. Therefore, the data value of the hold display summary display area (winning determination result storage buffer) included in the summary hold display is updated from “1” to “0”, so that FIG. Thus, the summary hold display is changed to five individual hold displays.

  In addition, when the summary hold display changed to these individual hold displays is the summary hold display of the special mode, the first special mode, or the second special mode, the special mode among the five individual hold displays to be changed. The hold display in which the display mode data of the first special mode and the second special mode is stored is displayed as the individual hold display of the special mode, the first special mode, and the second special mode.

  In this way, in this example, the summary hold display is changed to the individual hold display when the release condition is satisfied. It is displayed as a display, and it is clearly understood which hold display is the hold display corresponding to the started variable display, but the present invention is not limited to this. Without releasing the summary hold display, the summary hold display is moved to the pocket display area displayed at the left position of the hold storage display unit 18 and displayed. It may be gradually reduced at the start of the variable display as 5 → 4 → 3 → 2 → 1.

  Further, in this example, as a display mode of the normal size individual hold display, as shown in FIG. 29, not only the “O” in the normal mode but also the six lines outside the “O” in the special mode. Is displayed in a mode in which “x” is included in “○”, which is the first special mode, and two “X” s are included in “○”, which is the second special mode. May be. In this example, the above-described display shapes are illustrated so that the differences between the respective modes can be easily understood. However, these modes are not shapes or the like but different colors or patterns or different sizes. May be.

  Similarly to the display mode of the individual hold display, as shown in FIG. 29, for any of the hold display, if any of the display modes of the hold display included in the summary hold display is a special mode, A summary hold display (second special manner) in which six lines are drawn outside “◯”, which is a display manner corresponding to the special manner included in the summary hold display, is displayed. When the display mode of any of the hold displays included is the first special mode, “X” is included in “◯” that is the display mode corresponding to the first special mode included in the summary hold display. When the summary hold display (third special mode) of the mode is displayed and the display mode of any hold display included in the summary hold display is the second special mode, the second special included in the summary hold display Display mode corresponding to the mode "○" aspect Summary hold display "×" are included two in the (fourth special aspect) is displayed is.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the special mode of the individual hold display and the special mode of the collective hold display are similar, and the first special mode of the individual hold display and the first special mode of the collective hold display ( The third special mode is similar, and the second special mode of the individual hold display and the second special mode (fourth special mode) of the collective hold display are similar. In other words, the display mode in which the individual hold display and the collective hold display are related to each other makes it easier for the player to recognize the relationship between the individual hold display and the collective hold display. In addition, as a related display mode, it is not limited to the same shape as in the present embodiment, the same motif is used even if the size is different, the same character is used, The same color may be used.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first deletes the first winning determination result (oldest determination result) stored in the winning determination result storage buffer, and the contents of the winning determination result storage buffer Is shifted (S1800).

  Thereby, in the above-described hold display update processing, the first individual hold display displayed at the normal hold display position in the hold storage display unit 18 is based on the contents of the winning determination result storage buffer after the shift. The remaining hold display (including the summary hold display) is shifted one by one, and the combined hold storage number display in the hold storage display unit 18 is updated. For example, when the first to fifth individual hold displays are displayed at the normal hold display position of the hold storage display unit 18, the first individual hold display is erased at the shift timing, and two The individual hold display displayed in the eye was shifted to the first display position, and the individual hold display displayed in the third was shifted to the second display position and displayed in the fourth. The individual hold display is shifted to the third display position, and the individual hold display displayed in the fifth is shifted to the fourth display position. In the case where the variable display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the effect control CPU 101 is synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol. When the effect symbol variation display is executed (specifically, when the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set), the first winning determination result storage buffer stores the first one. The winning determination result is deleted, and the contents of the first winning determination result storage buffer are shifted. In addition, when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol (specifically, when the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set), at the time of the second winning The first winning determination result stored in the determination result storage buffer is deleted, and the contents of the second winning determination result storage buffer are shifted.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the shift number counter for specifying the change timing (number of shifts) is greater than 0 (S1801). If the value of the shift counter is greater than 0, it means that it is determined to perform a pre-reading effect that changes the display mode for any of the hold displays displayed on the hold storage display unit 18. Show. Therefore, in S1801, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined to execute the pre-reading effect (change the display mode of the hold display).

  If the value of the shift counter is not greater than 0 (N in S1801), that is, it is determined that the value of the shift counter is 0 and the prefetch effect is executed (the display mode of the hold display is changed). If not, the effect control CPU 101 moves the process to S1804.

  On the other hand, if the value of the shift counter is greater than 0 (Y in S1801), that is, if it is determined to execute the prefetch effect (change the display mode of the hold display), the effect control CPU 101. 1 is subtracted from the value of the effect total storage number counter (S1802a). Further, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the shift counter (S1802b). Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the shift counter is 0 (S1803). If the value of the shift counter is 0 as a result of subtracting 1 from the value of the shift counter in S1802b, the display mode of any of the hold displays displayed on the hold storage display unit 18 is changed. It shows that it is time to execute the prefetch effect. Therefore, in S1803, it is confirmed whether or not it is the change timing of the prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the hold display.

  If the value of the shift counter is not 0 in S1803, that is, if it is not the change timing of the prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to S1804. On the other hand, when the value of the shift number counter is 0, that is, when it is the change timing of the prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the effect control CPU 101 shifts the process to S1808.

  In S1804, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S1804).

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol in accordance with the variation pattern command read in S1804 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). The symbol is determined (S1805). That is, the display control result of the variable display of the identification information (the stop pattern of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means by executing the processing of S1805 by the CPU 101 for effect control. Display result determination means for determining () is realized. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  An example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 will be described below. In this example, when the received display result designation command indicates a normal jackpot (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 has three symbols as stop symbols. A combination of effect symbols arranged in an even number of symbols (a stop symbol reminiscent of occurrence of a normal jackpot) is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates a probable big hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the production control CPU 101 uses odd symbols (probability variation) as 3 symbols as stop symbols. The combination of effect symbols arranged in a stop symbol reminiscent of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. When the received display result designation command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), the presentation control CPU 101 For example, as the stop symbols, the combination of effect symbols aligned with chance symbols arranged in a staircase pattern such as “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, and “6” as three symbols is determined. And in the case of detachment (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. When the received display result designation command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control Determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as stop symbols. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

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

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode of the suggestion effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes (S1806). Here, the process of S1806 is not executed at the timing when the display mode of the hold display changes due to the prefetching effect. Therefore, in S1806, although it suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes, as a result, the presentation mode of the suggestive effect to be executed when the display mode does not change is determined. In addition, in order to distinguish from the suggestion effect (success pattern) executed when the display mode of the hold display changes, the suggestion effect executed when the display mode does not change is also referred to as the suggestion effect (passing pattern).

  In S1806, when the prefetch effect restriction flag is not set, that is, when any hold display is not displayed in a special manner in the hold storage display unit 18, the effect control CPU 101 performs the suggestion effect shown in FIG. (Passing pattern) It is determined that the suggestion effect (passing pattern) is not executed or executed in the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the third effect mode at a ratio according to the presence or absence of summary hold display in the determination table. Further, when the prefetch effect restriction flag is set, that is, when any hold display is displayed in a special form in the hold storage display unit 18, the effect control CPU 101 indicates the suggestion effect shown in FIG. (Passing pattern) It is determined that the suggestion effect (passing pattern) is not executed or executed in the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the third effect mode at a ratio according to the presence or absence of summary hold display in the determination table. In addition, in the suggestion effect (passing pattern) determination table, determination items ("No effect", "First effect mode", "Second effect mode", "Third effect" corresponding to the presence / absence of summary hold display, respectively. Although the determination value corresponding to “Aspect”) is assigned, in the example shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B, the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown to simplify the description. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the effect mode of the suggestion effect (passing pattern), and the determination items (“No effect”, “No. 1 effect mode "," second effect mode ", or" third effect mode ").

  For example, when the prefetch effect restriction flag is not set and the summary hold display is not displayed, that is, the summary hold display is not displayed on the hold storage display unit 18, and any hold display is a special mode. When not displayed, it is determined not to execute the suggestion effect (passage pattern) at a rate of 60%, and it is determined to execute the suggestion effect at the first effect mode at a rate of 30%. Is determined to be executed in the second effect mode, and the execution of the third effect mode is not determined. Further, when the pre-reading effect restriction flag is not set and the collective hold display is displayed, that is, the collective hold display is displayed on the hold storage display unit 18, and any hold display is in a special mode. When not displayed, it is determined not to execute the suggestion effect (passage pattern) at a rate of 60%, and is determined to execute the suggestion effect at the first effect mode at a rate of 30%. It is determined to be executed in the second effect mode, and it is determined to execute the suggestion effect in the third effect mode at a rate of 5%.

  Further, when the prefetch effect restriction flag is set and the summary hold display is not displayed, that is, the summary hold display is not displayed in the hold storage display unit 18, and any hold display is special. When it is displayed in the form, it is determined that the suggestion effect (passing pattern) is not executed at a rate of 0%, the suggestion effect is determined to be executed in the first effect mode at a rate of 60%, and is suggested at a rate of 40%. It is determined that the effect is executed in the second effect mode, and the execution of the third effect mode is not determined. Further, when the pre-reading effect restriction flag is set and the collective hold display is displayed, that is, the collective hold display is displayed on the hold storage display unit 18, and any hold display is in a special mode. When it is displayed, it is determined that the suggestion effect (passing pattern) is not executed at a rate of 0%, it is determined that the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect mode at a rate of 50%, and the suggestion effect is set at a rate of 30%. Is determined to be executed in the second effect mode, and the suggestion effect is determined to be executed in the third effect mode at a rate of 20%.

  As shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B, in this embodiment, when the prefetch effect restriction flag is set, that is, one of the hold displays is displayed in a special manner on the hold storage display unit 18. If so, the suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than in the case where it is not. Therefore, the expectation when the hold display is displayed in a special manner can be enhanced, and the game entertainment can be enhanced. In this embodiment, since the suggestion effect is executed even when the display mode of the hold display changes, the suggestion effect is always executed when the hold display is displayed in a special mode. However, even when the hold display is displayed in a special manner, the suggestion effect may not be executed. However, also in this case, it is desirable that the suggestive effect is executed at a higher rate than when the hold display is not displayed in a special manner.

  Further, when the prefetch effect restriction flag is set, that is, when any hold display is displayed in a special mode in the hold storage display unit 18, the final display mode of the hold display is the first special mode, Depending on which of the second special modes, the production mode of the suggestion production may be determined as the first production mode, the second production mode, and the third production mode at different ratios. For example, when the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode having a higher degree of expectation than the first special mode, the second production mode in which the production mode of the suggestion production has a higher degree of expectation than the first production mode You may make it raise the ratio determined to a 3rd production aspect. Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, display control in which an arrow jumps from the right side of the display area is performed in the effect display device 9 as a suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold display changes. When the display mode of the hold display is changed (in the case of a suggestion effect (success pattern)), display control is performed in which the arrow that has flew pierces the hold display corresponding to the hold storage to be notified. In addition, when the display mode of the hold display does not change (in the case of a suggestion effect (passing pattern)), display control is performed in which the flying arrow passes through the display area as it is. Therefore, in S1806, there is no need to specify the hold display corresponding to the hold information to be notified by using the effect total hold memory number counter as in S1811 described later. For example, in the effect display device 9 as an suggestive effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes at both the timing when the display mode of the hold display is changed and when it is not the timing, When it is time to change the display mode of the hold display when the arrow where the arrow flew from the right side of the display area is inserted into the hold display corresponding to the hold information to be notified and changes the display mode of the hold display, When the display mode is changed (corresponding to the suggestion effect (success pattern)) and it is not the timing to change the display mode of the hold display, the display mode of the hold display with an arrow stuck is not changed (the suggestion effect (passing pattern in this example) Equivalent to)). In this case, in step S1806, the production control CPU 101 uses the production total on-hold storage number counter to produce a hold display (including a summary hold display) corresponding to the hold information to be notified, using a production total hold memory number counter in S1806. The process table for executing the suggestion effect for the hold display specified in S1807 may be selected, and the hold display in which an arrow pierces from the displayed hold display is determined at random. The process table for executing the suggestion effect for the held display may be selected.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the presence / absence of the summary hold display and the effect state and variation pattern of the determined suggestion effect (passing pattern) (S1807). The reason why the process table is selected according to the presence or absence of the summary hold display is that in this example, the position where the arrow passes is changed depending on whether or not the summary hold display is present. When the position where the arrow passes is not changed depending on the presence / absence of the arrow, a process table may be selected in accordance with the determined rendering mode (passing pattern) and the variation pattern. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S1812).

  The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the production symbol, the data indicating the pre-reading production mode in the hold storage display unit 18, the suggestion production The data etc. which show the aspect are described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. In addition, even if it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value, the data corresponding to the production parts that are not to be controlled (for example, the prefetching production described in the display control execution data of the process table used when the prefetching production is not executed) Dummy data (data for which no control is specified) may be set in (data indicating the mode).

  These process tables are stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

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

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) Control of various lamps and speakers 27R and 27L as performance parts is executed (S1813). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speakers 27R and 27L.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the change time specified by the change pattern command in the change time timer (S1814), and the value of the effect control process flag corresponds to the effect symbol changing process (S802). (S1815).

  When it is determined in S1803 that the value of the shift counter is 0, that is, when it is the change timing of the prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the effect control CPU 101 sets the prefetch effect restriction flag. If so, it is reset (S1808). By executing such processing, in this embodiment, it is possible to restrict execution of a pre-reading effect during a period in which the hold display is displayed in a special manner, and a plurality of hold displays are special. It is possible to limit the display in a manner.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S1809). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol in accordance with the variation pattern command read in S1809 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). The symbol is determined (S1810).

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control, the effect mode of the suggestion effect, the final display mode of the target hold display of the suggestion effect specified by the combined hold memory number counter for the effect, and whether or not the target hold display is a collective hold display. A process table for changing the display mode according to the variation pattern is selected (S1811). Then, the process proceeds to S1812. In addition, in this example, the target hold display of the suggestion effect is the collective hold display in order to select the process table for changing the display mode according to whether or not the target hold display of the suggestion effect is the collective hold display. This is because the position where the arrow flies is changed depending on whether or not the position where the arrow flies is changed depending on whether the target hold display of the suggestion effect is a summary hold display, It is only necessary to select a process table for changing the display mode according to the presentation mode of the suggestion effect, the final display mode of the target hold display of the suggestion effect specified by the total pending storage number counter for effects, and the variation pattern.

  The process table for changing the display mode is to execute the suggestion effect (success pattern) at the start of the change of the effect symbol and the pre-read effect that changes the display mode of the specific hold display together with the change display of the effect symbol. It is a table in which process data for performing control is set. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of process tables for changing display modes are provided according to the suggestion effect (success pattern) to be executed and the aspect of the prefetch effect. Moreover, in this embodiment, it is determined in the pre-reading effect determination process (S67110 or S67115), and the stored indication effect (success pattern) effect mode (in this example, the first effect mode, the second effect mode, the first (3 effect mode) and the display of the target of the effect specified by the effect total storage number counter (for example, when the value of the effect total storage number counter is 2, the second storage in the storage memory display unit 18) Display) and the pre-reading effect determination process (S67106), and the suggested display (in this example, the first special mode or the second special mode) based on the stored final display mode (in this example) (Success pattern) is executed, and it is possible to specify which pre-reading effect for changing which hold display to what display mode is executed. Therefore, the CPU 101 for effect control has a plurality of types of display modes in accordance with the effect mode of the suggestion effect (success pattern), the final display mode of the hold display specified by the total pending storage number counter for effect, and the variation pattern. The production mode determined in the pre-reading production determination process by selecting one of the process tables for the change time and executing the control of the production device according to the contents of the process data 1 of the selected process table for the display mode change. The pre-production effect can be executed by executing the suggestion effect (success pattern) and changing the hold display corresponding to the fluctuating display of the notice target to the determined display mode.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S1841) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (S1842). When the process timer times out (S1843), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (S1844). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (S1845).

  Next, if the variation time timer has timed out (S1849), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) (S1851). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S1850), the process proceeds to S1851. Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

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

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the confirmed command reception flag is set (S851). If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the confirmed command reception flag is reset. (S852), control for deriving and displaying a stop symbol is performed according to the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (S853). Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to be a big hit (S855a). Whether or not it is determined to be a big hit can be confirmed by, for example, a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit based on the determined stop symbol. If it is determined to be a big hit, the process proceeds to S858, and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804).

  On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a big hit, it is further confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit (S855b). Whether or not it is determined to be a small hit can be confirmed by, for example, a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a small hit based on the determined stop symbol. If it is determined to be a small hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit display process (S807) (S856).

  When it is determined that neither big hit nor small hit is made (N in S855b), the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800). Update (S857).

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 ends the production symbol variation (variable display) on the condition that the design confirmation designation command has been received (see S851 and S853). However, when the variation time timer based on the received variation pattern command times out, control may be performed to end the variation of the effect symbol without receiving the symbol determination designation command. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 may not transmit the symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of variable display.

  Next, specific examples of prefetching effects will be described with reference to FIGS. In the description in FIGS. 33 to 35, only the individual hold display that is displayed at the normal hold display position as the hold display will be described for the sake of easy understanding. Therefore, the individual hold display is abbreviated as the hold display. I will explain. FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the prefetch effect based on the first prefetch effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 33A, in the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are being displayed in a variable manner, and two on-hold displays are displayed on the on-hold storage display unit 18 in the normal mode (“◯” in this example). When a start winning is performed while the game is being performed, a prefetch effect mode (prefetch effect pattern, final display mode, change timing) and a suggestion mode are determined, and a new hold display is displayed according to the determination result. . In the example shown in FIG. 33, the pre-reading effect pattern is determined as the first pre-reading effect pattern, the final display mode is determined as the first special mode or the second special mode, and the change timing is set at the time of start winning (shift number 0) or shift. Number of times 1 is determined. In addition, the production mode of the suggestion production (success pattern) is determined as the first production mode or the second production mode.

  In this embodiment, in the prefetching effect based on the first prefetching effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (holding information) to be notified is not displayed once in the special form, but the first display of the final display form. It is displayed in a special mode or a second special mode. Moreover, the timing at which the hold display is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode is a start winning timing or an arbitrary shift timing. Therefore, when the change timing is determined at the time of start winning (the number of shifts is 0) and the final display mode is determined as the first special mode, as shown in FIG. A third hold display is displayed on the storage display unit 18 in the first special mode (in this example, “x” is included in “◯”). Further, when the change timing is determined at the start winning time (the number of shifts is 0) and the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, as shown in FIG. A third hold display is displayed in the memory display unit 18 in the second special mode (in this example, two “x” s are included in “◯”).

  Even if the final display mode is the first special mode or the second special mode, the change timing is determined not at the start winning timing (number of shifts 0) but at an arbitrary shift timing (here, the number of shifts 1). In this case, as shown in FIG. 33 (B3), at the start winning timing, the third hold display is displayed in the normal storage mode (“◯” in this example) on the hold storage display unit 18. Then, the variation display of the effect symbol is stopped (FIG. 33C), and when the variation display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display is erased. The first and third hold displays are shifted respectively.

  At this time, when the change timing is determined as the number of shifts 1 and the effect mode of the suggestion effect (success pattern) is determined as the first effect mode, the suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold display changes. In the effect display device 9, display control in which a black arrow flies from the right side of the display area is performed (FIG. 33 (D1)).

  When the final display mode is determined as the first special mode, as shown in FIG. 33 (E1), the second hold display (see FIG. B3) A black arrow is inserted into the newly displayed hold display) (a suggestion effect (success pattern) of the first effect mode) and a hold display with a black arrow is displayed in the first special mode ( In this example, “X” is included in “◯”). When the final display mode is determined as the second special mode, as shown in FIG. 33 (E2), the second hold display (see FIG. In B3), an effect in which a black arrow is stabbed in the newly displayed hold display) (a suggestion effect (success pattern) in the first effect mode) is performed, and a hold display in which the black arrow is struck is a second special mode ( In this example, two “x” s are included in “◯”).

  In addition, when the change timing is determined as the number of shifts 1 and the effect mode of the suggestion effect (success pattern) is determined as the second effect mode, the suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold display changes. In the effect display device 9, display control is performed in which a white arrow flies from the right side of the display area (FIG. 33 (D2)).

  When the final display mode is determined as the first special mode, as shown in FIG. 33 (E3), the second hold display (see FIG. In B3), an effect in which a white arrow is stabbed in the newly displayed hold display) (a suggestion effect (success pattern) in the second effect mode) is performed, and a hold display in which a white arrow is struck is the first special mode ( In this example, “X” is included in “◯”). When the final display mode is determined as the second special mode, as shown in FIG. 33 (E4), the second hold display (see FIG. B3) A white arrow is stabbed in the newly displayed hold display) (a suggestion effect (success pattern) of the second effect mode) and a hold display with a white arrow is displayed in the second special mode ( In this example, two “x” s are included in “◯”).

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the presentation mode of the suggestion presentation (success pattern) is the second presentation mode, the display mode of the hold display is the first compared to the first presentation mode. It is configured such that the ratio of the second special mode having a higher degree of expectation of being a big hit than the one special mode is high. Therefore, when the suggestion effect (success pattern) is the first effect mode, that is, when a black arrow is blown and stuck in the hold display, the rate at which the hold display changes to the first special mode with low expectation. high. That is, the ratio of shifting from FIG. 33 (D1) to FIG. 33 (E1) is high. On the other hand, when the suggestion effect (success pattern) is in the second effect mode, that is, when a white arrow is blown and stuck in the hold display, the ratio at which the hold display changes to the second special mode with high expectation is obtained. high. That is, the ratio of shifting from FIG. 33 (D2) to FIG. 33 (E4) is high. By being configured in this way, even if the suggestion effect (success pattern) that the arrow is flying and stuck in the hold display is made to feel that it is desired to be performed in the second effect mode, the suggestion effect is the first effect mode. When this is done, that is, when a black arrow flies, it is possible to feel that it is desired to pass without being stuck in the hold display (I want it to be a suggestion effect (passing pattern)).

  FIG. 34 and FIG. 35 are explanatory diagrams showing a specific example of the prefetch effect based on the second prefetch effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 34 (A), in the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are being displayed in a variable manner, and two hold displays are displayed on the hold memory display unit 18 in the normal mode (“◯” in this example). When a start winning is performed while the game is being performed, a prefetch effect (prefetch effect pattern, final display mode, change timing) and a suggestive mode are determined, and a new hold display is displayed according to the determination result. In the example shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, the prefetch effect pattern is determined as the second prefetch effect pattern, the final display mode is determined as the first special mode or the second special mode, and the change timing is 1 shift number or 2 shift times. And decide. In addition, the suggestion effect mode is determined as the first effect mode or the second effect mode.

  In this embodiment, in the pre-reading effect based on the second pre-reading effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (holding information) to be notified is displayed in a special manner at the start winning timing, and any shift timing Thus, the final display mode is changed to the first special mode or the second special mode. Therefore, when the prefetch effect pattern is determined to be the second prefetch effect pattern, as shown in FIG. 34 (B), the third hold display is displayed on the hold memory display unit 18 at the timing of the start winning prize as a special mode (this In the example, six lines are drawn outside “◯”).

  Then, the variation display of the effect symbol is stopped (FIG. 34C), and when the variation display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display is deleted. The first and third hold displays are shifted respectively. At this time, if the effect mode of the suggestion effect is determined to be the second effect mode, a white arrow will fly from the right side of the display area in the effect display device 9 as the suggestion effect suggesting that the hold display changes. (Second effect mode) Display control is performed (FIG. 34D).

  Here, when the change timing is determined as the number of shifts 1 and the final display mode is determined as the first special mode, as shown in FIG. 34 (E1), the pending storage display unit 18 is displayed at the shift timing. The second hold display (corresponding to the hold display in the special mode newly displayed in FIG. 34 (B)) is struck with a white arrow (a suggestion effect (success pattern) of the second effect mode). The hold display with a white arrow is changed from the special mode to the first special mode (in this example, “x” is included in “◯”) and displayed. Further, when the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 1 and the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, as shown in FIG. 34 (E2), at the shift timing, While the second hold display (corresponding to the hold display in the special mode newly displayed in FIG. 34 (B)) is stabbed with a white arrow (the suggested effect (success pattern) of the second effect mode), The hold display with a white arrow is changed from the special mode to the second special mode (in this example, two “x” s are included in “◯”) and displayed.

  Further, when the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 2, as shown in FIG. 34 (E3), the suggestion effect (second effect mode) in which the white arrow passes without sticking to any hold display at the shift timing. Suggestion production (passing pattern)). Note that the suggestion effect shown in FIG. 34 (E3) is performed when it is determined in the effect symbol variation start process that the suggestion effect (passing pattern) is executed in the second effect mode. Thus, in this embodiment, as the suggestion effect, the effect display device 9 performs display control in which a black arrow (first effect mode) or a white arrow (second effect mode) flies from the right side of the display area. This suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes, and when the arrow is stuck in the hold display (when the suggestion effect (success pattern) is performed), the display mode changes, and the arrow is stabbed in any hold display. If it passes without a suggestion effect (passage pattern), the display mode does not change.

  Thereafter, the variation display of the effect symbol stops (FIG. 35 (F)), and when the variation display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display is erased. The first hold display is shifted. At this time, as the suggestion effect suggesting that the hold display changes, the effect display device 9 performs display control in which a black arrow flies from the right side of the display area (first effect mode) (FIG. 35G). ).

  When the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 2 and the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode, as shown in FIG. 35 (H1), at the shift timing, While the first hold display (corresponding to the special mode hold display newly displayed in FIG. 34B) is stabbed by a black arrow (the suggested effect (success pattern) of the first effect mode), The hold display with a black arrow is changed from the special mode to the first special mode (in this example, “X” is included in “◯”) and displayed. Further, when the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 2 and the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, as shown in FIG. 35 (H2), as shown in FIG. While the first hold display (equivalent to the hold display of the special mode newly displayed in FIG. 34 (B)), an effect (a suggestion effect (success pattern) of the second effect mode) is performed, The hold display with a black arrow is changed from the special mode to the second special mode (in this example, two “x” s are included in “◯”) and displayed.

  In addition, in this example, as described above, when the individual hold display displayed at the normal hold display position is changed to the normal hold display or the special hold summary hold display, the normal hold display or the special hold display of the normal form or the special aspect is displayed. May change to a summary hold display of the first special mode (third special mode) or a summary hold display of the second special mode (fourth special mode). That is, in the above-described S1811, by selecting the process table for changing the display mode according to whether the target hold display of the suggested effect to be executed is the collective hold display, the collective hold display of the normal mode or the special mode is selected. Changes to the first special mode summary hold display (third special mode) or the second special mode summary hold display (fourth special mode). Specifically, the change in the normal mode summary hold display is illustrated. When the normal mode summary hold display is changed as shown in FIG. 36 (B3), as shown in FIG. 36 (C), After the fluctuation display being executed at the time is finished, for example, three fluctuation displays are executed, and the three hold displays (hold storage) are digested, and the number of remaining holds including the summary hold display becomes 7. Sometimes, as shown in FIG. 36 (D1), the suggestion effect of the first effect mode in which the summary hold display is the target hold display of the suggestion effect, or the suggestion of the second effect mode as shown in FIG. 36 (D2). As shown in FIG. 36 (D3), the suggestion effect of the third effect mode may be executed. The suggestion effect may be a successful pattern or a passing pattern.

  In the case of a successful pattern, as illustrated in FIG. 36 (E1) and FIG. 36 (E2) for the case of the third effect mode, an arrow having a golden arrow tip pierces the normal mode summary hold display, An effect that changes to a summary hold display (third special mode) of one special mode or a summary hold display (fourth special mode) of the second special mode is executed. Although not shown in particular, when there is a summary hold display, as shown in FIG. 26 (B) described above, not only the third effect mode by the arrow having the golden arrow tip, but also the first effect mode and the second There are cases where the suggestion effect of the success pattern is executed in the two effect modes.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, in the prefetching effect based on the first prefetching effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the change display (holding information) to be notified is not displayed once in a special mode. The final display mode is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode. At this time, the timing displayed in the final display mode includes an arbitrary shift timing in addition to the start winning timing. Further, as shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, in the prefetching effect based on the second prefetching effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the change display (holding information) to be notified is displayed in a special manner at the timing of the start winning prize. And is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode of the final display mode at an arbitrary shift timing. As described above, in this embodiment, since the hold display can be changed to the first special mode or the second special mode and displayed at a plurality of timings, there are various timings for changing the display mode of the hold display. When the hold display is displayed in the special mode, the hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the first special mode until the variable display based on the hold storage corresponding to the hold display is started. Since the display is changed into two special modes, it is possible to improve game entertainment.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 is determined by determining the display result and the variation pattern of the variation display at the start winning, which is realized by executing the determination processing at the time of winning. Means. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 implements a hold display (hold storage display section) corresponding to the hold storage based on the determination result by the determination means, which is realized by executing a prefetch effect determination process, an effect symbol variation start process, or the like. 18 is provided with an effect execution means for executing a pre-reading effect that displays the stored information in 18 in the first special mode or the second special mode. The effect execution means can display the hold display by changing it to the first special mode or the second special mode at a plurality of timings (start winning prize timing, shift timing, etc.). Is displayed, the variable display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode until the variable display based on the hold memory corresponding to the hold display is started. Is configured to do. With such a configuration, it is possible to display the hold display by changing to the first special mode or the second special mode at a plurality of timings, and therefore there are various timings for changing the display mode of the hold display. When the hold display is displayed in a special mode, the hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode and displayed. it can.

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 suggests whether or not the display mode of the hold display, which is realized by executing the pre-reading production determination process, the production symbol variation start process, or the like, is changed. Suggesting effect execution means for executing the suggestion effect (the suggestion effect (success pattern) and the suggestion effect (passing pattern)) is provided. The suggestion effect executing means is configured to execute the suggestion effect at a higher frequency when the hold display is displayed in the special mode than when the hold display is not displayed in the special mode. With such a configuration, when the hold display is displayed in a special manner, the suggestion effect is executed at a high frequency, so that a sense of expectation can be increased and the game entertainment can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect execution means corresponds to the holding storage that is the determination target at a higher rate when the determination result determines that the display result is a big hit than when it is determined that the big hit is not made. The hold display is displayed in the second special mode. Further, the effect execution means does not display the hold display in the special mode when performing the pre-read effect in the second prefetch effect pattern that is displayed by changing the hold display from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode. The hold display is configured to be displayed in the second special mode at a higher rate than when the prefetch effect is performed in the first prefetch effect pattern displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode. By being configured in this way, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode, the ratio displayed in the second special mode with a high degree of expectation to be a big hit is increased, so that the expectation can be enhanced, Amusement interest can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the execution condition is satisfied (for example, when it is determined that the pre-reading effect is executed with the second pre-reading effect pattern, and the change timing is determined as winning (the number of times of variation is 0)) The start display is displayed in a special manner at the start winning prize timing), and the first hold display is shifted after the start winning is received until the variable display based on the hold storage corresponding to the hold display is started. From the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode from the special mode at a second timing different from the first timing (for example, the timing at which the second hold display is shifted after the winning award). It is possible to change and display. Then, the effect execution means performs the hold display from the special mode at the first timing or the second timing at different ratios when the determination means determines that the determination result is a big hit and when it is determined that the big hit is not a big hit. The first special mode or the second special mode is changed and displayed. With such a configuration, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode, it is possible to focus on the timing at which the display mode changes, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 is realized by executing a process of setting a prefetching production restriction flag. When the hold display is displayed in a special mode, the hold display is newly specialized. It is comprised so that the limiting means which restrict | limits displaying in an aspect may be provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused about which hold display should be noted when a plurality of hold displays are displayed in a special manner.

  Also, in this embodiment, the effect execution means stores the holding memory that has been subject to determination at a higher rate when the determination result determines that the display result is a big hit than when it is determined that the big hit does not occur. The corresponding hold display is displayed in the second special mode. In addition, when the effect execution means performs the prefetch effect with the first prefetch effect pattern displayed by changing the hold display from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode, the first effect (for example, a black arrow is displayed). When the suggestion effect (success pattern) of the first effect mode that flies and sticks to the hold display is performed, the hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode, and the first effect is displayed. Performs a different second effect (for example, a suggestion effect (success pattern) of the second effect mode in which a white arrow is flying and sticks to the hold display), and the hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode. There are times when it is displayed. The effect execution means is configured to change and display the hold display to the first special mode or the second special mode at different rates when the first effect is performed and when the second effect is performed. ing. By being configured as such, when the hold display is displayed in a special manner, it is possible to focus on which one of the first effect and the second effect is performed, and to improve the game entertainment it can.

  In this embodiment, in the first look-ahead effect pattern, the timing at which the hold display is displayed in the special mode is changed from the start winning timing and the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other timings may be included. For example, an arbitrary timing until the display of the subject change notice is started (specifically, one change display executed before the notice subject change display starts or a period spanning a plurality of change displays) ) May be displayed in a special manner.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the second look-ahead effect pattern, the timing at which the hold display is displayed in a special mode is only the start winning timing, but is not limited thereto, and the start winning timing is a normal mode. It may be displayed and changed to a special mode at an arbitrary shift timing, or may be displayed at any timing until the display of the change of the notice target starts (specifically, the change display of the notice target starts. The suspended display may be displayed in a special manner during one variable display or a period spanning a plurality of variable displays executed until the display is performed. In addition, in the second look-ahead effect pattern, the timing at which the hold display displayed in the special mode changes to the special mode is not limited to the shift timing, and after the hold display is displayed in the special mode, the fluctuating display of the notice target is displayed. It may be an arbitrary timing until it is started (specifically, one variable display being executed or a period spanning a plurality of change displays executed until the start of change display of the notice target).

  Further, in this embodiment, as a pre-reading effect production pattern, the hold display corresponding to the fluctuating display (hold information) to be notified is not displayed once in a special form, but the first special form of the final display form. Alternatively, the first look-ahead effect pattern displayed in the second special mode and the hold display corresponding to the fluctuating display (holding information) to be notified at the start winning timing are displayed in a special mode, and finally displayed at an arbitrary shift timing. The second prefetch effect pattern displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode of the mode may be included, but only the second prefetch effect pattern may be included. Even in this case, when the pre-reading effect is performed, the hold display corresponding to the fluctuating display (holding information) to be notified is temporarily displayed in a special mode, but there are multiple timings from the special mode to the special mode. Since it is changed at (arbitrary timing such as shift timing), it is possible to give diversity to the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display and improve the game entertainment.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode, the hold display is always displayed by changing from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode. You may make it not change as it is. In this case, when the variable display corresponding to the hold display (hold information) is started without the hold display being changed from the special form to the special form, compared to when the special display is changed to the special form. It is desirable to configure so that the ratio of winning big hits is low. By doing in this way, it can give more interest to the display mode of a hold display changing from a special mode to a special mode. In this case, the state in which the hold display is displayed in the special mode is configured so that the ratio of the display in the special mode is higher than the state in which the hold display is displayed in the normal state. It is desirable to do. By doing this, it is possible to give interest to the change in the display mode of the hold display from the normal mode to the special mode, and it is possible to increase the expectation when the display mode is displayed in the special mode. .

  In this embodiment, as the suggestion effect, predetermined display control is performed in the effect display device 9, but with this (or instead of this), an effect of outputting sound from the speaker, or lighting the lamp You may make it perform the production etc. to make. In this embodiment, the suggestion effect is an effect (an arrow pierces (or passes)) that affects the change of the hold display, and the hold display changes according to the effect result (holding when the arrow is pierced) The display does not necessarily have to be an effect that affects the change of the hold display. For example, regardless of whether the display mode of the hold display is changed or not changed, an effect in which an arrow pierces a specific hold display is performed as the suggestion effect. Then, when changing the hold display, the hold display pierced by the arrow by the suggestion effect may be changed, and when not changing, the hold display pierced by the arrow by the suggestion effect may not be changed. That is, when the hold display changes and when it does not change, the mode of the suggestive effect (the flying arrow sticks into the specific hold display) is the same, but the result (the display mode of the hold display with the arrow stuck) It is also possible to perform a hold change effect such that whether or not it changes).

In the above-described embodiment, “the ratios are different” is not limited to those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 40%: 60%, This is a concept including a ratio that is different in a relationship of A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

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

  In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the microcomputer 100 for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, 1 is used when the change is started. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slide effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. It may be. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In addition, the structure described in the above embodiment is not limited to pachinko gaming machines and can be applied to various types of gaming machines. For example, the configuration shown in each of the above embodiments may be applied to a sealed circulation pachinko machine. In the enclosed circulation type pachinko machine, a predetermined number (for example, 50) of game balls used in the pachinko machine are enclosed in an enclosed area (for example, in a pachinko machine), and the game area provided in the pachinko machine In order to fire game balls through the game area, collect the game balls via the collection unit (for example, each winning opening, out port, foul ball return opening), and fire the collected game balls again into the game area In the enclosed area. In addition, in such a sealed circulation pachinko machine, when there is a prize at each prize opening, points corresponding to the number of prize balls are added to the card inserted in the card unit instead of the prize balls. Processing is performed.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of a gaming machine. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped according to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it applies to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible.

  Moreover, in said embodiment, when the summary hold display is displayed because the number of hold memories is a predetermined number of 10 or more, the suggestion effect of the third effect mode is executed as the specific effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the specific effect is a changing notice effect executed during variable display, and the number of reserved memories is a predetermined number or more, You may make it execute the notice effect during a specific change, and after the specific effect becomes a reach state, a pseudo-continuous effect in which the temporary stop and re-change of the effect symbol is executed, or after the reach state is reached As the reach effect to be executed, when the number of reserved memories is a predetermined number or more, a specific pseudo-ream effect or a specific reach effect may be executed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in S67110 of the prefetch effect determination process, the third effect mode is determined as the suggestive effect when there is a summary hold display, and the determined effect of the third effect mode is executed. In some cases, even if the summary hold display is canceled, the suggestion effect of the third effect mode is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the third effect mode is determined as the suggestion effect. However, if the summary hold display is not displayed at the time of execution, the third effect mode may be changed to the second effect mode, and conversely, it is suggested when there is no summary hold display. Although the 1st production mode and the 2nd production mode were determined as production, at the time of the execution, when the subject of suggestion production is a summary hold display, the determined 1st production mode and 2nd production are carried out. By changing the like in the third representation embodiment, as is suggested director of the compiled hold display, it may be always suggested director of the third representation embodiment is executed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the individual hold display that is the target of the summary hold display is specified in the hold display update process, only the special hold display in the special mode is excluded from the special hold display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to these special hold displays, but is summarized except for the individual hold displays of the first special mode and the second special mode. You may make it determine the object of a hold display.

  In the above embodiment, the change timing of the special hold display is determined regardless of the presence or absence of the summary hold display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there is a summary hold display. The timing for changing the special hold display to the first special mode or the second special mode is different between the case where there is no summary hold display (for example, when there is a summary hold display, the number of shifts is smaller than when there is no summary hold display). Or the like).

  In the above embodiment, when the special hold display is displayed, the collective hold display is exemplified for the individual hold display excluding the special hold display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. However, when the special hold display is displayed, the collective hold display may not be displayed.

  Moreover, in said embodiment, the form which performs the change to a special hold display and the change from a special hold display to a 1st special mode and a 2nd special mode is illustrated only at the determined change timing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the change to the special hold display or the change from the special hold display to the first special mode or the second special mode is indicated by the individual hold display to be changed. At the timing when the summary hold display is displayed, the summary hold display may be changed to the summary hold display of the special mode, the first special mode, or the second special mode.

  In the above embodiment, only one type is displayed as the summary hold display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the summary hold display is a summary hold display. A plurality of types of summary hold displays having different numbers may be displayed. For example, the summary hold display of the first hold memory and the summary hold display of the second hold memory may be different from each other. It may be displayed as a thing or a thing with the same number or different aspect.

  In the above embodiment, the summary hold display is displayed at the summary hold display position and the individual hold display is displayed at the normal hold display position. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when there is no summary hold display, the individual hold display is displayed at the normal hold display position. When there is the summary hold display, the individual hold display displayed together with the summary hold display is also displayed as the summary hold display. You may make it display on a position.

  Moreover, in said embodiment, although the form which provided the summary hold display position in the hold memory | storage display part 18 in the production | presentation display apparatus 9 is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For example, In addition to the effect display device 9, when a sub display device or the like smaller than the effect display device 9 is provided, these collective hold display positions may be provided in the sub display device.

  In the above-described embodiment, the summary hold display is exemplified when the total hold storage number at which the individual hold display cannot be added at the normal hold display position is 10. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when these five hold displays are displayed as a collective hold display, the collective hold display may be displayed when the number of individual hold displays becomes five.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12B, the first reserved memory number is set to 15 as the limit number when the big hit gaming state, and the second reserved memory number is Although an example in which 15 is set as the limit number when in the high base state has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number regardless of these gaming states. Can always be unlimited.

  In the above embodiment, in the high base state, the fluctuation pattern of the shortened non-reach shift is easily determined, so that the fluctuation time is shortened. Although the determination rate of the shortened variation pattern whose variation time is shorter than reach deviation is not increased to shorten the variation time, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first reserved memory number is predetermined. By increasing the ratio determined to the shortened variation pattern when the number of the second reserved memory becomes equal to or greater than the predetermined number, or when the total reserved memory number becomes equal to or more than the specified number, When the number of reserved memories increases, the variation time may be shortened, and the number of reserved memories digested per unit time may be increased. In this way, when the number of pending storage increases, by increasing the determination rate of the shortened variation pattern with a short variation time, when the determination rate of the variation pattern such as other normal reach changes, in the winning determination process Based on a common judgment value that does not change the variation pattern even if the number of pending storage changes, based on the variation pattern category (non-reach, normal reach, super reach, etc.) What is necessary is just to determine the production pattern of production.

  Further, in the above embodiment, since the variable display is executed in the order of winning without distinguishing between the first starting winning and the second starting winning, the first storing and the second holding are displayed in the holding memory display unit 18. The mode of displaying without distinguishing the memory is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the reserved memory display unit 18, the first reserved memory is blue and the second reserved memory is red. As described above, the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory may be displayed so as to be distinguishable depending on the color, shape, display position, or the like. When the first hold memory and the second hold memory are displayed so as to be distinguishable in this way, the hold display of the first hold memory and the second hold memory are displayed on the hold display of a predetermined number (for example, 10) or less. In the case where there is a coexisting hold display, the summary display may not be displayed to prevent the identification of the first hold memory and the second hold memory from becoming difficult due to the collective hold display. .

  Further, in the above embodiment, the reserved memory of the special symbol is unlimited, but the reserved symbol of the normal symbol is exemplified as the upper limit value of 4 like the known pachinko gaming machine, The present invention is not limited to this, and the reserved memory of these normal symbols may be unlimited as well as the reserved memory of special symbols. As described above, in the case where there is no limit on the normal symbol hold memory, for example, as in the case of the special symbol hold display, for example, when the reserved memory count exceeds a specified value (for example, 10), a predetermined number is stored. What is necessary is just to display the summary hold display which put together the hold memory of. As described above, in the case where the number of reserved symbols of the normal symbol is unlimited, the special symbols having different modes depending on the value of the number of stored symbols of the normal symbol changed by opening the variable winning ball device 15. An effect may be executed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, for the reserved memory of the special symbol, the first reserved memory number that can be stored, the second reserved memory number as 50, and the total reserved memory number as 100 are exemplified. The storable number of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory may be a value larger than 4 which is the upper limit value in a known pachinko gaming machine, and the total reserved memory number is an upper limit in a known pachinko gaming machine. Any value larger than 8 which is a value may be used.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when releasing the collective hold display, the notification effect for making it easy for the player to understand that the collective hold display is released is not executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. The notification effect that informs the player that the collective hold display is released, for example, the effect that the mini character appears and acts on the collective hold display is executed, and the effects of these mini characters are combined. You may display so that a hold display may be changed into a separate hold display.

  In the above embodiment, in the low base state, the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are exemplified as unlimited. However, the present invention is not limited to this, Only one of these may be unlimited.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the low base state, the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are exemplified as unlimited. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the low base In the state, the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number may be limited to a predetermined number (for example, 15), and in the high base state, the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number may be unlimited. .

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the summary hold display target is determined without depending on the content of the winning determination result at the time of starting winning, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, winning Only the hold display whose time determination result is non-reach may be put together as a target of hold display. That is, the collective hold display may be executed based on the winning determination result.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a gaming ball having a predetermined number of balls is played. The number of game balls used for a game is added while the number of loaned balls encapsulated inside the machine and lent out in response to a player's loan request and the number of prize balls awarded in response to a prize is added. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are subtracted and stored.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 101 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time and the type of reach effect, one change pattern designation command is transmitted when the change is started. Although an example is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 101 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the CPU 56 uses the first command, for example, the presence or absence of pseudo-ream, the presence / absence of a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (so-called second if not reach). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands.

  Note that the CPU 56 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 101 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the total reserved memory number is 10 or more, which is the specified number, an example is shown in which the collective hold display is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as a specification of the hold storage display unit 18, 54 hold displays may be displayed only by the individual hold display, so that the collective display may not be performed.

In the above-described embodiment, the hold display returned from the collective hold display to the individual hold display after the release condition is satisfied is exemplified as a form that is not changed to the collective hold display again. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, even the hold display returned from the collective hold display to the individual hold display may be changed to the collective hold display again. When the hold display returned to the individual hold display is changed to the collective hold display again, if the release of the collective hold display and the change to the collective hold display are repeated in a short time, the hold display Since there is a possibility that the visibility of the display may be significantly reduced, when the release of the summary hold display and the change to the summary hold display are executed in a short period of time in this way, You may make it restrict | limit a change.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the number of reserved memories that can be displayed on the reserved storage display unit 18 is 54 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these displayable reservations can be displayed. As the storage number H, a value obtained by multiplying the reserved storage number H by the area K necessary to perform one individual hold display is smaller than the value of the area P that can be allocated to the hold storage display unit 18. A number H may be set.

  In the above embodiment, as described above, even when the hold display that is the target of the pre-reading effect is the collective hold display at the timing of changing to the special mode or the special mode, the collective hold display is the special mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing of the change to the special mode or the special mode is the target of the pre-reading effect. If the hold display becomes a collective hold display, the collective hold display may not be changed to a special mode or a special mode. In addition, the individual hold display of the normal mode determined as the target of the pre-reading effect is special so that the hold display that is the target of the pre-reading effect does not become a collective hold display at the timing when it changes to the special mode or the special mode. Similarly to the case of the individual hold display of the aspect, it may not be included in the collective hold display by not making the collective hold display target.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the individual hold display in the special mode is excluded as much as possible and the collective hold display is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. If there is a hold display, you may restrict the summary hold display from being performed. Conversely, regardless of the display form of the individual hold display, the individual hold display of the special form is also limited to other individual hold display. As with the display, a summary hold display may be used.

  Moreover, in said embodiment, although the form which provides the hold | maintenance memory | storage display part 18 in the effect display apparatus 9 and performs a hold display is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, These hold storages In addition to the display unit 18, the total reserved memory number may be displayed on the effect display device 9 by a numerical value or the like.

  The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and is particularly suitable for a gaming machine having a plurality of variable display means, in which variable display is not executed simultaneously on these variable display means. Applied.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
A hold storage means capable of storing information about variable display that has not yet started as a hold storage;
A hold display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means;
Determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous state;
A determination means for determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state before the determination means;
With
The display mode of the hold display by the hold display means is a normal mode, a special mode that is different from the normal mode, a mode different from the normal mode and the special mode, and is controlled to the advantageous state. Including a special aspect having a ratio higher than the normal aspect and the special aspect,
According to the determination result of the determination means, a hold notice effect executing means capable of executing a hold notice effect for displaying the hold indication corresponding to the hold memory as the determination target in the special mode;
Suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes to the special mode, and does not suggest changing to the normal mode or the special mode ;
Further comprising
The holding notice effect executing means includes
It is possible to change and display the hold display in the special mode at a plurality of timings,
When the hold display is displayed in the special mode, the display can be changed from the special mode to the special mode before the variable display based on the hold memory corresponding to the hold display is started. It is also possible to display the hold display without changing it in the special mode,
The suggestion effect execution means executes the suggestion effect at a higher frequency when the hold display is displayed in the special mode than when the hold display is not displayed in the special mode,
A gaming machine further comprising restriction means for restricting display of the hold display in the special mode.

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