JP6423920B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game.

  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 variable display) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display unit becomes a specific display result, a predetermined game value is played. There is something configured to give to the person.

  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 a pachinko machine, a specific display result determined in advance as a display result of a variable symbol special display (identification information) that is started in the variable display unit based on the establishment of the start condition after the game medium has passed through the start area Is derived and displayed, a “big hit (specific gaming 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 passage of the game medium through the start area (start winning prize opening), refer to the numerical data extracted when the game medium passes through the start area. In some cases, it is determined whether or not the display result is a specific display result, and a notice effect (so-called pre-read notice effect) is executed based on the determination result. For example, in Patent Document 1, a variable display for 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 storage and displayed as a hold display. A game machine that performs a pre-reading notice effect that changes one after another like a roulette and suggests that the display result of the variable display corresponding to the hold display may be a specific display result depending on the display mode when the change stops Is disclosed.

JP2012-249687 (paragraph 0278, FIG. 30)

However, in such a gaming machine, the timing at which the change of the display mode ends is unclear for the player, so if such a pre-reading notice effect is executed, it will eventually be determined in advance. This gives the impression that the change of the display mode only ends when the display mode is changed. In other words, for the player, the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display one after another feels a so-called race feeling, and the player's interest in such effect cannot be improved. It was.

  The present invention has been made based on such a background, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the player's interest in the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display one after another. There is.

  The present invention adopts the following means in order to solve the above problems. The reference numerals used in the description of the best mode for carrying out the invention and the drawings to be described later are appended in parentheses for reference, but the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to the appended description.

First, the invention according to means 1
A gaming machine that performs variable display (variation display of the first special symbol, variation display of the second special symbol, variation display of the production symbol) and controls to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Hold storage means (first hold storage buffer or second hold storage buffer) capable of storing information relating to variable display as hold storage (first hold memory or second hold memory);
Hold display means for displaying a hold display capable of specifying the number of the hold memories on the display unit (hold display area 181) (part in which the production control microcomputer 100 executes S1030, S1104, S1152, and S1104A);
Predetermining means for deciding whether or not to control to the specific gaming state (when the game control microcomputer 560 starts to display the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, a random number for determining the big hit (random R) To determine whether or not is equal to the jackpot value)
Prefetch determination means for determining whether or not the specific gaming state is controlled before the determination by the prior determination means (part in which the game control microcomputer 560 executes S1217 and S1227);
Final display mode determination that determines the final display mode of the hold display according to the determination by the prefetch determination unit for the hold display that is the target of the change effect (roulette notice effect) that changes the display mode of the hold display at regular intervals. Means (the part in which the effect control microcomputer 100 executes S1102 in the roulette notice effect start process);
Change effect execution means for executing the change effect for the hold display for which the final display mode has been determined (part in which the effect control microcomputer 100 executes S1305 in the roulette notice effect continuation process);
The hold is performed at a predetermined timing (a timing at which the variable display corresponding to the hold display targeted for the roulette notice effect is started) associated with the execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold display that is the target of terminating the change effect. A change ending means for ending the change of the display mode of display (part in which the effect control microcomputer 100 resets the roulette notice effect executing flag in S2010);
Adjustment means for adjusting the change effect so that the display mode of the hold display displayed at the timing by the change end unit becomes the final display mode (the change control cycle is performed in step S1103 in the effect control microcomputer 100). For determining the value, S1103 of the second embodiment
A part for determining the change start timing in A) ,
With
When the change effect is executed and the final display mode of the hold display is displayed, and when the display mode of the hold display becomes the special display mode without executing the change effect, the control is performed in the specific gaming state. expectation being is a game machine characterized by different of Rukoto (pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment and the second embodiment).
According to this, the display mode of the hold display when the change of the display mode is ended can be set to the determined final display mode, and the display mode of the hold display is changed at a predetermined interval. When the change is completed at a predetermined timing, the player is interested in what display mode is to be displayed at the timing, and the interest can be improved.

The invention according to means 2
A gaming machine that performs variable display (variation display of the first special symbol, variation display of the second special symbol, variation display of the production symbol) and controls to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Hold storage means (first hold storage buffer or second hold storage buffer) capable of storing information relating to variable display as hold storage (first hold memory or second hold memory);
Hold display means for displaying a hold display capable of specifying the number of the hold memories on the display unit (hold display area 181) (the production control microcomputer 100 is S1030, S1104, S1152);
Predetermining means for deciding whether or not to control to the specific gaming state (when the game control microcomputer 560 starts to display the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, a random number for determining the big hit (random R) To determine whether or not is equal to the jackpot value)
Prefetch determination means for determining whether or not the specific gaming state is controlled before the determination by the prior determination means (part in which the game control microcomputer 560 executes S1217 and S1227);
A display mode in which a plurality of types of display modes in the change effect are determined according to the determination by the prefetch determination unit for the hold display as a target of a change effect (roulette notice effect) that changes the display mode of the hold display at regular intervals. Determining means (part in which the production control microcomputer 100 executes S1102A);
Change effect execution means for executing the change effect for the hold display for which the display mode has been determined (part in which the effect control microcomputer 100 executes S1305 in the roulette notice effect continuation process);
The hold is performed at a predetermined timing (a timing at which the variable display corresponding to the hold display targeted for the roulette notice effect is started) associated with the execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold display that is the target of terminating the change effect. A change ending means for ending the change of the display mode of display (part in which the effect control microcomputer 100 resets the roulette notice effect executing flag in S2010) ;
With
When the change of the display mode ends after the change effect is executed, and when the display mode of the hold display becomes the special display mode without executing the change effect, the specific game state is controlled. expected degree of (pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment) the gaming machine characterized by different of Rukoto.
According to this, the display mode of the hold display when the change of the display mode is ended can be set to the determined display mode, and the display mode of the hold display is changed at a predetermined interval and determined in advance. When the change is completed at the given timing, the player becomes interested in what display mode will be displayed at the given timing, and the interest can be improved.

The invention according to means 3 is
A gaming machine that performs variable display (variation display of the first special symbol, variation display of the second special symbol, variation display of the production symbol) and controls to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Hold storage means (first hold storage buffer or second hold storage buffer) capable of storing information relating to variable display as hold storage (first hold memory or second hold memory);
Hold display means for displaying a hold display capable of specifying the number of the hold memories on the display unit (hold display area 181) (part in which the production control microcomputer 100 executes S1030, S1104, and S1152);
When starting variable display, variable display corresponding display means (microcomputer for effect control) that displays a hold display corresponding to the variable display as a variable display compatible display (variable display) in a predetermined area (variable display area 180) 100 is the part that executes S2025),
Predetermining means for deciding whether or not to control to the specific gaming state (when the game control microcomputer 560 starts to display the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, a random number for determining the big hit (random R) To determine whether or not is equal to the jackpot value)
Prefetch determination means for determining whether or not the specific gaming state is controlled before the determination by the prior determination means (part in which the game control microcomputer 560 executes S1217 and S1227);
The final display mode for determining the final display mode of the variable display corresponding display subject to the change effect (roulette notice effect) that changes the display mode of the hold display or the variable display support display at regular intervals according to the determination by the prefetch determination unit. Display mode determining means (part in which the production control microcomputer 100 executes S1102 in the roulette notice production start process);
The change effect is started with respect to the hold display before being displayed as the variable display corresponding display, and when the hold display targeted for the change effect is displayed as the variable display support display, the variable display support display is displayed. Change effect execution means for continuing the change effect as a target (part in which the control microcomputer 100 executes S1305 for the hold display and the change-corresponding display that are targets in the roulette notice effect continuation process);
Predetermined timing associated with execution of variable display corresponding to variable display corresponding display for which the change effect is to be terminated (left symbol stop timing in variable display corresponding to variation corresponding display targeted for roulette notice effect) And a change ending means for ending the change of the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (the part where the effect control microcomputer 100 resets the roulette notice effect executing flag in S3021A),
Adjustment means for adjusting the change effect so that the display mode of the variable display corresponding display displayed at the timing by the change end unit becomes the final display mode (the microcomputer 100 for effect control is the first modification in S1103) A part for determining the change period, a part for determining the change start timing in S1103A of the second modified example) , and
With
When the change display is executed and the final display mode of the variable display corresponding display is displayed, and when the display mode of the variable display support display becomes the special display mode without executing the change display. expectation controlled by the gaming state is a gaming machine characterized by different of Rukoto (pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first and second modifications).
According to this, the display mode of the variable display corresponding display when the change of the display mode is completed can be the determined final display mode, and the display mode of the hold display and the variable display compatible display is By changing at regular intervals and ending the change at a predetermined timing, the player becomes interested in what display mode will be displayed at that timing,
You can improve your interest.

The invention according to means 4 is
A gaming machine that performs variable display (variation display of the first special symbol, variation display of the second special symbol, variation display of the production symbol) and controls to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Hold storage means (first hold storage buffer or second hold storage buffer) capable of storing information relating to variable display as hold storage (first hold memory or second hold memory);
Hold display means for displaying a hold display capable of specifying the number of the hold memories on the display unit (hold display area 181) (part in which the production control microcomputer 100 executes S1030, S1104, and S1152);
When the variable display is started, the variable display corresponding display means (the microcomputer for effect control) displays the hold display (variation corresponding display) corresponding to the variable display in the predetermined area as the variable display corresponding display (variation corresponding display area 180). 100 is the part that executes S2025),
Predetermining means for deciding whether or not to control to the specific gaming state (when the game control microcomputer 560 starts to display the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, a random number for determining the big hit (random R) To determine whether or not is equal to the jackpot value)
Prefetch determination means for determining whether or not the specific gaming state is controlled before the determination by the prior determination means (part in which the game control microcomputer 560 executes S1217 and S1227);
Regarding the hold display and the variable display corresponding display that are the target of the change effect (roulette notice effect) that changes the display mode of the hold display or the variable display corresponding display at regular intervals, a plurality of types of display modes in the change effect are read in advance Display mode determining means (a portion where the production control microcomputer 100 executes S1102A) for determining according to the determination by the determining means;
The change effect is started for the hold display, and when the hold display that is the target of the change effect is displayed as the variable display corresponding display in the predetermined area, the change effect is displayed for the variable display support display. Continued change effect execution means (portion where the effect control microcomputer 100 executes S1305 with respect to the hold display and the variation corresponding display that are targets in the roulette notice effect continuation process);
Predetermined timing associated with execution of variable display corresponding to variable display corresponding display for which the change effect is to be terminated (left symbol stop timing in variable display corresponding to variation corresponding display targeted for roulette notice effect) And a change ending means for ending the change of the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (the part where the effect control microcomputer 100 resets the roulette notice effect executing flag in S3021A) ,
With
Control is made to the specific gaming state when the change of the display mode ends after the change effect is executed and when the display mode of the variable display corresponding display becomes the special display mode without the change effect being executed. expectation is is (pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a third modification) gaming machines, wherein different of Rukoto.
According to this, the display mode of the variable display corresponding display when the change of the display mode is completed can be the determined display mode, and the display mode of the hold display and the variable display compatible display is constant. By changing at an interval and ending the change at a predetermined timing, the player becomes interested in what display mode is to be achieved at the timing, and the interest can be improved.

The invention according to means 5 is
A gaming machine of means 1,
The adjusting means is configured to perform the adjustment at the predetermined timing based on a variable display time (variable scheduled pattern command) of variable display executed before the variable display corresponding to the hold display that is the target of the change effect. The gaming machine is characterized in that the fixed interval (change period) is adjusted (the processing of S1103 is executed) so that the display mode of the hold display becomes the final display mode.
According to this, the display mode of the hold display at a predetermined timing can be the final display mode determined based on the numerical data.

The invention according to means 6 is
A gaming machine of means 1,
The adjusting means is configured to perform the adjustment at the predetermined timing based on a variable display time (variable scheduled pattern command) of variable display executed before the variable display corresponding to the hold display that is the target of the change effect. The timing (change start timing) for starting the change of the display mode of the hold display that is the target of the change effect is adjusted so that the display mode of the hold display becomes the final display mode (the processing of S1103A and S1103B is executed) It is a gaming machine characterized by that.
According to this, the display mode of the hold display at a predetermined timing can be the final display mode determined based on the numerical data.

The invention according to means 7
A gaming machine of means 5 or 6,
When the display mode of the hold display that is the target of the change effect at the predetermined timing is not the final display mode, the specific effect at the time of execution is executed (the blackout effect is executed based on the processing of S2013) It is a gaming machine characterized by that.
According to this, when the display mode of the hold display at a predetermined timing is not the final display mode, the player's interest can be directed to the specific effect at the time of determination.

The invention according to means 8
A gaming machine of means 1,
As the effect for changing the display mode of the hold display, a special effect (a notice effect at the time of starting winning a prize) different from the change effect is executed, and the final display mode of the hold display in the change effect is not determined, but the special effect The type of display mode (first special display mode ("heat" character) or second special display mode (flame effect)) that may be determined as the final display mode of the hold display in the A gaming machine characterized by a type of display mode.
According to this, the player sees the type of display mode that is not determined as the final display mode of the hold display in the change effect but may be determined as the final display mode of the hold display in the special effect also in the change effect. And can improve the interest of change production.

The invention according to means 9 is
A gaming machine of means 3,
The adjustment means is variable at the predetermined timing based on a variable display time (variable scheduled pattern command) of variable display executed before the variable display corresponding to the hold display that is the target of the change effect. The gaming machine is characterized in that the predetermined interval (change period) is adjusted (the process of S1103 is executed) so that the display mode of the display corresponding display becomes the final display mode.
According to this, it becomes possible to make the display mode of the variable display corresponding display at a predetermined timing the final display mode determined based on the numerical data.

The invention according to means 10 is
A gaming machine of means 3,
The adjustment means is variable at the predetermined timing based on a variable display time (variable scheduled pattern command) of variable display executed before the variable display corresponding to the hold display that is the target of the change effect. The timing (change start timing) for starting the change of the display mode of the hold display that is the target of the change effect is adjusted (the processing of S1103A and S1103B is performed) so that the display mode of the display corresponding display becomes the final display mode. It is a gaming machine characterized by that.
According to this, it becomes possible to make the display mode of the variable display corresponding display at a predetermined timing the final display mode determined based on the numerical data.

The invention according to means 11 is
A gaming machine of means 9 or 10,
When the display mode of the variable display corresponding display does not become the final display mode at the predetermined timing, a specific effect at the time of determination is executed (a blackout effect is executed based on the processing of S2013A). This is a gaming machine.
According to this, when the display mode of the variable display corresponding display at the predetermined timing is not the final display mode, the player's interest can be directed to the specific effect at the time of determination.

The invention according to means 12 is
A gaming machine of means 3,
As an effect for changing the display mode of the hold display or the variable display-compatible display, a special effect (notice effect at the start winning prize) different from the change effect is executed, and the final display mode of the variable display-compatible display in the change effect is executed. Is not determined, but may be determined as the final display mode of the variable display corresponding display in the special effect (first special display mode ("heat" character) or second special display mode (flame effect)) ) Is a display mode type of the hold display or the variable display corresponding display in the change effect.
According to this, the player changes the type of display mode that is not determined as the final display mode of the variable display corresponding display in the change effect, but may be determined as the final display mode of the variable display compatible display in the special effect. It can be seen in the production, and the interest of the change production can be improved.

The invention according to means 13 is
A gaming machine of means 6 or 10,
The start specific effect (the blackout effect of S1112 in the roulette notice effect start process) is executed during a period from when the hold display that is the target of the change effect is displayed to when the change of the display mode of the hold display is started. It is a gaming machine characterized by this.
According to this, during the period from when the hold display is displayed until the change of the display mode is started, the player's interest can be directed to the specific effect at the start, and the decrease in the interest of the change effect is prevented. Can do.

Furthermore, the invention according to means 14 is
A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 13,
It is a gaming machine characterized by further comprising notifying means (a part for displaying the time bar 1000 of the effect display device 9 or a holding display area 181) for notifying the predetermined timing.
According to this, since the player can grasp the predetermined timing, it is possible to focus attention on the display mode of the hold display at the timing.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is 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 the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows a loss variation pattern determination table and a big hit variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the symbol designation | designated command. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process at the time of winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the command storage area at the time of a start winning prize. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the fluctuation corresponding | compatible display area | region and hold display area in a display image, and the specific example of the display mode of a hold display. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display control table. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a prefetch notice effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a prefetch notice execution table. It is a flowchart which shows a roulette notice effect start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the final display mode determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a notice production start process at the time of a start winning prize. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode determination table at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows a roulette notice effect continuation process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a time chart which shows the change condition of the display mode of a target when a roulette notice effect is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a roulette notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a roulette notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows the roulette notice effect start process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the roulette warning effect continuation process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a time chart which shows the change situation of the display mode of a target when the roulette notice effect of a 2nd embodiment is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the roulette notice effect of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the roulette notice effect start process of 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode determination table of 3rd Embodiment. It is a time chart which shows the change situation of the display mode of a target when the roulette notice effect of a 3rd embodiment is performed. It is a flowchart which shows the roulette notice effect start process of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol fluctuation start process of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation process of a 1st modification. It is a time chart which shows the change condition of the display mode of a target when the roulette notice effect of the 1st modification is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the roulette notice effect of a 1st modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the roulette notice effect of a 1st modification. It is a time chart which shows the change condition of the display mode of a target when the roulette notice effect of the 2nd modification is performed. It is a time chart which shows the change condition of the display mode of a target when the roulette notice effect of the 3rd modification is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing which the display mode of a target fixes. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of a roulette notice effect.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Embodiments of the present invention include gaming machines according to first to third embodiments described below. In the following, first, the gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described, then the gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described with respect to differences from the first embodiment, and finally the gaming machine according to the third embodiment. Differences from the first embodiment will be described.

[1. First Embodiment]
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

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

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

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). Is attached to the stick controller 122 that can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation, for example, by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like on the trigger button 121 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. 3) is built-in. In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower plate main body and the like below the stick controller 122. The stick controller 122 includes a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  The member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is subjected to a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by a player pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. On the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is an effect symbol display area for performing a variation display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variation 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. In the effect symbol display area, there is 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 the 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. When the change 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 change display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

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

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner as a liquid crystal display effect in the effect display device 9. For example, as an effect performed by the effect display device 9, a battle effect in which a teammate character and an enemy character battle is executed, as will be described later. The battle effect is an effect that suggests whether or not the fluctuation display result in the reach state is a jackpot symbol, and when the jackpot determination is made, the teammate character performs an effect that wins and is determined to be out of play. Occasionally, an effect that the ally character loses is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it may be suggested whether or not a big hit will be made by winning or losing a professional wrestling or soccer game. Also, for example, instead of displaying the result of winning or losing or the like, an effect having a predetermined story characteristic such as a story is executed, and the result of the story varies depending on whether the jackpot determination is made or not. You may make it perform the production which makes it appear.

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

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

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

  The variation display of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state in which the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval in a predetermined display color (for example, blue). The variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is synchronized with the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. The variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b is synchronized with the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Synchronous means that the start point and end point of variable display are the same and the period of variable display is the same.

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but when it is a big hit, it is displayed in red.

  Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but when it is a big hit, it is displayed in red.

  The display colors when the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off are different from the background image (for example, black) in order to prevent the display colors from being assimilated with the background image when the lights are turned off. It is desirable to be.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 8a is realized by a simple and small display device (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. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second variation display unit) 8b that displays the second special symbol as identification information in a variable manner. Is also provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. 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. Moreover, the 1st special symbol display device 8a and the 2nd special symbol display device 8b may each be comprised so that the numerical value (or 2-digit symbol) of 00-99 may be variably displayed, for example.

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

  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.

  The variation display of the first special symbol is that the first start condition that is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is in the first start winning opening in a state where the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (4)) 13 after passing (including winning)), the first start condition of the variable display (for example, the first area of the reserved specific area shown in FIG. 13A described later (area corresponding to the total reserved memory number counter = 1)) The data indicating “first” is set in the state, the state where neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is displayed, and the state is not the big hit gaming state) The display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the fluctuation time elapses. In this embodiment, the execution of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is performed according to the winning order to the first start winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14.

  The variation display of the second special symbol is that the second start condition that is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is in the second start prize opening in a state where the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (4)) 14 after passing 14 (including winning)), the second start condition of the variable display (for example, the first area of the reserved specific area shown in FIG. 13A described later (area corresponding to the total reserved memory number counter = 1)) The data indicating “second” is set in the state, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not being displayed, and the state is not the big hit gaming state) The display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the fluctuation time elapses.

  Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

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

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

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

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

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one. The effective start winning for the second start winning opening 14 is winning for the second starting winning opening 14 in a state where the second reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit (4).

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. The effective start winning to the first start winning opening 13 is winning to the first starting winning opening 13 in a state where the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (4).

  Further, a lower display area 18 c is provided at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. The lower display area 18c includes a fluctuation corresponding display area 180 provided at the left end of the screen and a hold display area 181 located on the right side of the fluctuation corresponding display area 180 when viewed from the player side.

  The hold display area 181 is a first display based on the numerical data extracted from the numerical data (such as a big hit determination random number) extracted when the game ball is effectively started at the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. The number of items in which the variable display of one special symbol or the second special symbol is not executed is displayed. That is, after the first start condition, which is the execution condition for the variable display of the first special symbol, is satisfied, the number of the first start condition, which is the start condition for the variable display of the first special symbol, is not satisfied (the first reserved memory). When the second start condition, which is the execution condition for the variable display of the second special symbol, is satisfied, and the second start condition, which is the start condition for the variable display of the second special symbol, is satisfied (referred to as “number”). The total number of reserved memories, which is the total number of the second reserved memory number). In the hold display area 181, the number of hold displays corresponding to the total number of reserved holds is displayed in a predetermined display form (for example, a normal display form in which no characters or effects are applied, or a roulette advance notice effect or a start winning notice notice effect described later). In response to this, it is displayed in a specific display mode with characters and effects. Each hold display displayed in the hold display area 181 corresponds to each numerical data (such as a big hit determination random number stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer) as the hold storage.

  In the fluctuation corresponding display area 180, when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started, the fluctuation corresponding display area 180 corresponds to the fluctuation display to be executed. Fluctuation display is in a predetermined display mode (for example, a normal display mode in which no characters or effects are applied, or a specific display mode in which characters or effects are applied according to a roulette notice effect or a start prize notice effect described later). Is displayed. In other words, the variation correspondence display suggests that the variation display is being executed.

  In this embodiment, since the hold display area 181 for displaying the combined hold storage number is provided as described above, it is easy to grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. be able to. Further, in this embodiment, every time an effective start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 and an effective starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14 are generated in order from the left as viewed from the player of the effect display device 9. The hold display corresponding to the new hold storage is displayed. For example, when the first to fifth hold displays in the hold display area 181 are displayed, the effect control CPU 101 controls to display the sixth hold display. In addition, you may make it provide the 1st reservation memory display part which displays the 1st reservation memory number, and the 2nd reservation memory display part which displays the 2nd reservation memory number.

  The effect display device 9 is used as a decoration (effect) symbol during the change of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the change of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Perform variation display of production symbols. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. 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 apparatus 20 that forms a big winning opening is provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a large winning opening LED 20A that is lit up and displayed when a game ball wins during a lighting effect described later.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 10 is realized by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. Note that the normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99. In addition, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying “O” and “X”). It may be comprised.

  Based on the fact that the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. Specifically, the normal symbol variation display is performed when the normal start condition which is the execution condition of the normal symbol variation display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is not displayed in the state where the normal symbol reserved storage number has reached the upper limit (4)). After the effective start winning that passes through the gate 32 occurs), the normal symbol variation display start condition (for example, the normal symbol hold storage number is not 0, and the normal symbol variation display is not executed), and The state where the opening control of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is not executed) is established, and when the variation time elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When the normal symbol change display on the normal symbol display 10 is completed, a winning symbol (for example, symbol “7”) or an off symbol (for example, symbol “−”) is derived and displayed as a stop symbol. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a winning symbol (for example, symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change.

  In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. Here, the normal symbol reserved memory display 41 displays the number of normal symbol reserved memories. Each time the effective start winning that the game ball passes through the gate 32 occurs while the normal symbol reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (4 in this example), the normal symbol reserved memory number is incremented by one (to this) Accordingly, the normal symbol hold memory display unit 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by 1), and each time the normal symbol fluctuation display is started, the normal symbol hold memory number is subtracted by 1 (according to this, the normal symbol hold memory display unit) 41 decreases the number of LEDs to be lighted by 1).

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  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. If the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, it can be started to display the first special symbol variation display (for example, when the first start condition is satisfied). The first special symbol display unit 8a starts the variable display of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable symbol display of the effect symbol. That is, the change 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 condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

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

  In this embodiment, the low base state is a game state in which the game ball is not controlled so as to facilitate the effective start winning at the second start winning opening 14, and the high base state is more than the low base state. The gaming state is controlled such that the game ball is likely to make an effective start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (the execution condition of the variable display in the second special symbol display 8b is easily established).

  In this embodiment, the low probability state is a determination value in the low probability state (a value in a range narrower than the determination value in the high probability state) as a big hit determination value in the big hit determination processing at the start of special symbol variation. This is a state in which the probability of a big hit is not increased. The high probability state is a state in which the judgment value at the time of the high probability state (a value in a wider range than the low probability state) is used as the jackpot judgment value in the jackpot judgment processing at the time of starting the special symbol variation. The state that is raised.

  When the game control microcomputer 560 starts the variable symbol display, the game control microcomputer 560 performs a jackpot determination process for determining whether or not the display result is a jackpot symbol. Further, when it is determined that the display result is the big hit symbol in the big hit determination process, it is further determined whether the display result is the probability variation big hit symbol, the sudden probability variation big hit symbol, or the normal big hit symbol. That is, it is determined whether the big hit type is a probable big hit, a sudden probable big hit, or a normal big hit.

  For example, when the special symbol variation display is started, if it is determined in the jackpot determination process that the display result is not to be a jackpot symbol (set as a loss symbol), “-” is determined as the special symbol stop symbol. In addition, when the special symbol variation display is started, if it is determined that the display result is a big hit symbol in the big hit determination process, “7” in the case of a probable big hit according to the determined big hit type, In the case of a normal big hit, “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and in the case of a sudden probability variation big hit, “1” is determined.

  If the special symbol variation display result is a probability variation jackpot symbol or a sudden probability variation jackpot symbol (that is, if the production symbol variation display result is a probability variation jackpot symbol or a sudden probability variation jackpot symbol), the gaming state at the end of the jackpot gaming state Is shifted to the high probability / high base state, and the high probability / high base state is continued until the next jackpot gaming state is started. In addition, when the special symbol variation display result is a normal jackpot symbol (that is, when the production symbol variation display result is a normal jackpot symbol), the gaming state is set to a low probability / high base state at the end of the jackpot gaming state. The low probability / high base state is continued until the special symbol variation display is executed 100 times or the next jackpot gaming state is started. If the gaming state is shifted to the low probability / high base state at the end of the big hit gaming state, and then the special symbol variation display is executed 100 times without starting the big hit gaming state, the subsequent gaming state is low. Probability / low base state.

  In this embodiment, there are a low probability / low base state, a high probability / high base state, and a low probability / high base state as gaming states. In the following description, the low probability / low base state may be referred to as a normal state.

  The game control microcomputer 560 executes a hit determination using a hit determination random number extracted when the game ball passes through the gate 32 when the normal symbol variation display is started. When it is determined that it is a win in the hit determination, the win symbol is derived and displayed as a variation display result on the normal symbol display 10, and when it is determined that the hit is not determined (deviated) in the hit determination, the normal symbol is displayed. The symbol 10 is derived and displayed as a variation display result on the device 10.

  Here, in the low base state (normal state), when the hit determination is executed, the hit is determined at a predetermined rate (for example, 2/13). Further, the variation time of the normal symbol is a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). Further, when the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 10, release control for a predetermined period (for example, release control for 0.5 seconds × one time for a total of 0.5 seconds) is executed.

  On the other hand, in the high base state (low probability / high base state, high probability / high base state), when the hit determination is executed, the hit is determined at a rate higher than the predetermined rate (for example, 11/13). Further, the normal symbol variation time is shorter than the predetermined time (for example, 1 second). When the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 10, release control longer than the predetermined period (for example, release control of 2.5 seconds × 2 times for a total of 5 seconds) is executed.

  Thus, in the high base state, the normal symbol shortening variation control in which the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the normal symbol probability variation control in which the probability that the variation display result of the normal symbol becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variation in the ordinary symbol Based on the fact that the display result is a winning symbol, open extension control is performed in which the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended. Further, special symbol shortening variation control is performed in which the variation time of the special symbol is shortened. By executing these four controls in the high base state, it becomes easy to make an effective start winning at the second start winning opening 14.

  In other words, the normal symbol shortening variation control reduces the variation time of the normal symbol (for example, the variation time is 10 seconds when the normal symbol shortening variation control is not performed, whereas the normal symbol shortening variation control is performed. The rate at which the change of the normal symbol is increased, and as a result, the frequency at which the normal symbol is hit is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state. As a result, it becomes easier to make an effective start winning in the second starting winning opening 14. Further, the normal symbol probability change control increases the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 becomes a winning symbol (for example, the probability when the normal symbol probability change control is not executed is 2/13, whereas the normal symbol probability change control). The probability that the control is executed becomes 11/13), the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, and it is easy to make an effective start winning at the second start winning opening 14. In addition, the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is extended by the opening extension control (for example, the opening time when the opening extension control is not executed). Is 0.5 seconds x 1 time (0.5 seconds in total), but when the opening extension control is executed, the opening time is 2.5 seconds x 2 times (total 5 seconds)) It becomes easy to make an effective start winning in the second start winning opening 14. Furthermore, since the special symbol variation time is reduced by the special symbol shortening variation control in which the special symbol variation time is shortened, the frequency of the special symbol variation is increased (in other words, the second reserved memory). This makes it possible to reduce the number of situations where an invalid start prize is generated and facilitate an effective start prize.

  Thus, in this embodiment, an example is shown in which normal symbol shortening variation control, ordinary symbol probability variation control, open extension control, and special symbol shortening variation control are executed to a high base state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the high base state may be controlled by executing any one of these controls.

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

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power 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 (a special symbol process flag indicating a variation display state of a special symbol, a probability changing flag indicating whether or not a high probability state is present, and a high base state Data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls and a high base flag indicating whether or not there is) are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

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

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation 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.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides 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, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit 64 that outputs information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side and the big prize opening LED 20A provided at the big prize opening via the lamp driver board 35. And the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies current to light emitters such as the frame LED 28 and the special prize opening LED 20A based on a signal for driving the LED.

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

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using effect symbols that are variably displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. Will suddenly change and suddenly a probable big hit symbol (for example, “135”) is displayed as a final stop). When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern using random numbers. To do. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the shift 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 change display state of the effect symbol is displayed after the effect symbol change display is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effects that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching reach. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach loss” variation display mode in a case where the variation display result is a loss symbol.

  When the shift 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 change display state of the effect symbol is displayed after the effect symbol change display is started. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a “reach loss” variation display mode in a case where the variation display result is a loss symbol.

  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 variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Eventually, 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 (even in the case of a sudden probability change big hit). Then, after reaching the reach state, it is changed again and suddenly probable big hit symbol (for example, “135”) is stopped and displayed).

  Here, sudden probability change big hit is allowed up to a small number of times of opening of the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 second is twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is allowed. The jackpot is a very short jackpot and a jackpot that shifts the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability / high base state. That is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it suddenly became a high probability / high base state without going through the big hit gaming state. By providing such a jackpot type, the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbols prepared in advance. In this embodiment, a game effect according to the variation pattern of the effect symbol is executed.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern of non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-3 is used as the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach out”. A pattern is available. The variation time of non-reach PA1-1 is 15 seconds, and the variation time of non-reach PA1-2 is 8 seconds. On the other hand, since the fluctuation time of the non-reach PA1-3 is as short as 2 seconds, it may be referred to as a fluctuation display mode of “shortening fluctuation”.

  Further, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach out”, the variation patterns of normal PA2-1, super PA3-1 and super PA3-2 are as follows. It is prepared. These are variation patterns related to reach variation display accompanied by reach production.

  Normal PA2-1 with a “normal reach” reach production has a special symbol (production design) variation time of 20 seconds, and the word “reach!” Is displayed as the reach production. Without being developed in any way, a symbol that is not a final stop symbol is derived and displayed.

  Super PA3-1 with “Super Reach” reach production has a special symbol (production design) variation time of 40 seconds, and “Reach!” Is displayed as the reach production, and it has a story in the reach state. Story production is performed (development to Super Reach A). Then, as the story effect ends without a specific ending, a symbol that is not the final stop symbol is derived and displayed.

  Super PA3-2 with “Super Reach” reach production has a special symbol (direction design) variation time of 60 seconds, and “Leach!” Is displayed as the reach production. A battle effect in which a character battles is performed (development to Super Reach B). Then, as the ally character loses to the enemy character and the battle is ended, a symbol that is not the final stop symbol is derived and displayed.

  In addition, as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit”, variation patterns of normal PB2-1, super PB3-1, and super PB3-2 are prepared. These are variation patterns related to reach variation display accompanied by reach production.

  Normal PB2-1 with a “normal reach” reach production has a special design (production design) variation time of 28 seconds, and the character “reach!” Is displayed as the reach production. However, with the execution of the jackpot effect in which the characters “Big jackpot!” Are displayed, the jackpot symbol (normal jackpot symbol or probability variation jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol.

  Super PB3-1 with “Super Reach” reach production has a special symbol (production design) variation time of 48 seconds, and “Reach!” Is displayed as the reach production, and it has a story in the reach state. Story production is performed (development to Super Reach A). Then, as the story effect ends with a specific ending, a big hit symbol (usually big hit symbol or probability variable big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol.

  Super PB3-2 with “Super Reach” reach production has a special symbol (production design) variation time of 68 seconds, and “Reach!” Is displayed as the reach production. A battle effect in which a character battles is performed (development to Super Reach B). Then, as the ally character wins the enemy character and the battle is ended, a big hit symbol (normal big hit symbol or probability variation big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol.

  In addition, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “suddenly probable big hit”, variation patterns of normal PC 2-1, super PC 3-1 and super PC 3-2 are prepared. These are variation patterns related to reach variation display accompanied by reach production. In the following explanation, re-variation means that the effect symbol variation display is executed again after temporarily halting the effect symbol that is once deviated from the start of the effect symbol variation display until the display result is derived and displayed. That is.

  Normal PC2-1 with a “normal reach” reach production has a special symbol (production design) variation time of 35 seconds, and the character “reach!” Is displayed as the reach production. Is displayed. Subsequently, the sudden change in probability big hit effect in which the effect symbol is re-variable and the characters “surprise!” Is displayed is executed, and the sudden probability change big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol.

  The super PC 3-1 with the “super reach” reach production has a special design (production design) variation time of 55 seconds, and “reach!” Is displayed as the reach production and has a story in the reach state. Story production is performed (development to Super Reach A). Then, once the story effect ends without a specific ending, the off symbol is temporarily displayed. After that, the production symbol is re-variable and the story production ends with a specific ending. As a result, the probability variation big hit symbol is suddenly derived and displayed as the final stop symbol.

  Super PC3-2 with “Super Reach” reach production has a special design (production design) variation time of 75 seconds, and “Reach!” Is displayed as the reach production. A battle effect in which a character battles is performed (development to Super Reach B). Then, once the ally character is defeated by the enemy character and the battle is ended, the off symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Then, as the design symbol re-varies and the teammate character reversely wins against the enemy character and the battle ends, a suddenly probable big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the effect data (process table) corresponding to the variation time is provided for each variation pattern of the effect symbol. The production control microcomputer 100 stores production data corresponding to each variation pattern command, and based on the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 when the variation display of the special symbol is started. An effect corresponding to the variation pattern command is executed by the effect display device 9 or the like.

  In this embodiment, every time a game ball effectively wins a prize at the first start winning opening 13, a big hit determination random number (random R), which is a hardware random number, is extracted, and each software random number shown in FIG. 5 is extracted. Sequentially stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, every time the game ball effectively wins the second start winning opening 14, a big hit determination random number (random R) which is a hardware random number is extracted, and each software random number shown in FIG. Store sequentially in the pending storage buffer. The hardware random number and the software random number are updated at a predetermined timing (for example, every 4 ms and every predetermined interrupt process).

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and then the variation pattern determined using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). One of the variation patterns included in the pattern type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. Note that the present invention is not limited to such a form, and the variation pattern may be determined by one-stage lottery processing without providing a step for determining the variation pattern type.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. In this example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and are divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach.

  In this embodiment, in the case of deviation, non-reach X1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern that does not involve reach or re-variation and does not involve shortening variation, and is accompanied by a shortening variation without reach or re-variation. Non-reach X2 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern, Normal X1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern which does not involve re-variation with normal reach, and a variation pattern which includes a variation pattern which does not involve re-variation with super reach It is classified into the super X1, which is the type.

  In this embodiment, in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, a normal Y1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach and without re-variation, and a fluctuation pattern with super-reach and without re-change are shown. It is classified into a super pattern Y1 which is a variation pattern type to be included. Further, in the case of sudden probability change big hit, normal Y2 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach and re-variation, and super Y2 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with super-reach and re-variation It is classified.

  FIG. 6A 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. 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 (random R). .

  The jackpot determination table includes a low probability jackpot determination table used in a low probability state (low probability / low base state, low probability / high base state) and a high probability jackpot determination table used in a high probability state. . Each value described in the left column of FIG. 6 (A) is set in the low probability jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 6 (A) in the high probability jackpot determination table. Each numerical value is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 6A is a jackpot determination value.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 based on the occurrence of the effective start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, and uses the extracted value as a jackpot determination random number (random R). First, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination random number value matches any one of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. Depending on the determination result, a symbol designating command and a scheduled change pattern command to be described later are transmitted. Even when the variable display based on the effective start winning is started, it is determined whether the read jackpot determination random number value matches one of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. When the determination random number value matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 6A, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (a normal big hit, a probable big hit, and a sudden probable big hit described later). Note that “probability” shown in FIG. 6A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big 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.

  FIGS. 6B and 6C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 6B determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol is changed). It is a jackpot type determination table in the case (for the first special symbol). FIG. 6 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol).

  The jackpot type judgment table shows that when the decision to change the display result to a jackpot symbol is made, the jackpot type is “normal jackpot” and “probable jackpot” based on the random number (random 1) for jackpot type judgment. , A table referred to in order to determine one of “suddenly probable big hits”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, five determination values are assigned to “sudden probability variation big hit” in the big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol). In the big hit type judgment table (for the second special symbol), one judgment value for “suddenly probable big hit” is determined. Is assigned (determined as a sudden probability variation jackpot at a ratio of 1/40). 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, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table (that is, the first special symbol big hit type determination table is assigned). Only when the variation display of one special symbol is performed, it may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may occur.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 (B) and 6 (C), a sudden probability variation big hit as the first specific gaming state to which a predetermined amount of game value is given and an amount larger than the game value The first specific gaming state may be determined at a high rate when the first special symbol variation display is executed, and may be determined as a 15-round normal big hit or probable big hit as the second specific gaming state to which the game value is given. However, the game value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first 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 this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, there are “normal big hit”, “probability big hit”, and “sudden probability big hit” as the big hit types. In this embodiment, the case where the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types of 15 rounds and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is shown in this embodiment. Not limited to those. For example, there may be provided a 10R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 10 round jackpot game, a 7R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 7 round jackpot game, and a 5R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 5 round jackpot game. In this embodiment, there are three types of jackpot types, “normal jackpot”, “probability big hit”, and “sudden probability big hit”. However, the number is not limited to three, for example, four or more types. A big hit type may be provided. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than three types, for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The “normal jackpot” is a jackpot that is controlled to a 15-round jackpot gaming state and shifts to a low probability / high base state after the jackpot gaming state ends. Then, after the transition to the low probability / high base state, when the special symbol variation display is finished a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the low probability / high base state is finished and the low probability / low base state is obtained. . Note that the low probability / high base state is also ended when the next big hit occurs before the variable display is ended a predetermined number of times.

  The “probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state and is shifted to a high probability / high base state after the big hit gaming state is finished. The high probability / high base state continues until the next big hit occurs.

  In addition, “suddenly promising big hit” means that the number of times of opening the big prize opening is smaller than in “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 seconds 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 addition, in “normal big hit” and “probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds, whereas in “sudden probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long. It is extremely short, 0.1 seconds, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big winning opening during a big hit game. In this embodiment, the high probability / high base state is entered after the sudden probability variation big hit gaming state. The high probability / high base state continues until the next big hit occurs.

  In the jackpot type determination table of FIGS. 6B and 6C, there are numerical values to be compared with the random 1 value, and determinations corresponding to “normal jackpot”, “probable variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot” respectively. Value (big hit type judgment 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.

  FIGS. 7A and 7B are explanatory diagrams showing a variation pattern type determination table for deviation. The variation pattern type determination table for detachment indicates that the variation pattern type is selected from a plurality of types based on a random number (random 2) for deciding the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variation display result is out of the design. It is a table that is referred to to determine either. Among these, FIG. 7A shows a variation pattern type determination table for loss used when the gaming state is the normal state (low base state) and the total number of pending storages is less than 5. FIG. 7B shows a variation pattern for loss that is used when the gaming state is the normal state (low base state) and the total number of pending storages is 5 or more, and when the gaming state is the high base state. A type determination table is shown.

  7A is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type, and includes non-reach X1 (1 to 169). A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of normal X1 (170 to 239) and super X1 (240 to 251) is set. 7B is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type, and the non-reach X2 (1-219). A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of normal X1 (220 to 239) and super X1 (240 to 251) is set.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, in the case of deviation, if the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 169, the summation pending storage It can be seen that, regardless of the number or gaming state, at least a variable display ("non-reach out") without a reach state is executed. If the value of random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 220 to 239, regardless of the total number of pending storage and the gaming state, at least variation display with “normal reach” (“out of normal reach”) is executed. I understand that. Further, if the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 240 to 251, the variation accompanied by at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) regardless of the total number of pending storage and the gaming state. It can be seen that the display ("superreach off") is executed.

  8A to 8C are explanatory diagrams showing a big hit variation pattern type determination table. The jackpot variation pattern type determination table determines the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the jackpot type when the variation display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol. ) Is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types.

  The big hit variation pattern type determination table in FIG. 8A is a table that is used when the big hit type is a normal big hit, and is a numerical value (determination) that is compared with a random number (random 2) for determining the fluctuation pattern type. And a determination value corresponding to one of the fluctuation pattern types of normal Y1 (1 to 149) and super Y1 (150 to 251) is set. The big hit variation pattern type determination table in FIG. 8B is a table used when the big hit type becomes a probable big hit, and is a numerical value (determination) to be compared with the random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination. And a determination value corresponding to one of the fluctuation pattern types of normal Y1 (1 to 149) and super Y1 (150 to 251) is set. The big hit variation pattern type determination table in FIG. 8C is a table used when the big hit type suddenly becomes a probable variation big hit, and is a numerical value to be compared with the random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination ( A determination value corresponding to one of the fluctuation pattern types of normal Y2 (1 to 149) and super Y2 (150 to 251) is set.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8A, 8B, and 8C, if the random pattern random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 149, at least regardless of the jackpot type, at least It can be seen that the variable display with normal reach is executed. It can also be seen that if the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251, the variable display with at least super reach is executed regardless of the jackpot type.

  FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 54. The outlier variation pattern determination table changes according to the random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variation display result is “out”. It is a table referred to in order to determine a pattern as one of a plurality of types. The outlier variation pattern determination table is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  When “non-reach X1” is determined as the variation pattern type, non-reach PA1-1 or non-reach PA1-2 is determined as the variation pattern, and when “non-reach X2” is determined as the variation pattern type, the variation pattern When non-reach PA1-3 is determined and “normal X1” is determined as the variation pattern type, normal PA2-1 is determined as the variation pattern, and when “super X1” is determined as the variation pattern type, Super PA3-1 or super PA3-2 is determined as a pattern.

  FIG. 9B is an explanatory diagram showing a hit variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 54. The hit variation pattern determination table is a random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variation display result is “big hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types. The hit variation pattern determination table is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  When “normal Y1” is determined as the variation pattern type, normal PB2-1 is determined as the variation pattern. When “normal Y2” is determined as the variation pattern type, normal PC2-1 is determined as the variation pattern. When “super Y1” is determined as the variation pattern type, super PB3-1 or super PB3-2 is determined as the variation pattern, and when “super Y2” is determined as the variation pattern type, super PC3- 1 or super PC 3-2 is determined.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 10, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 4, 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 displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

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

  Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has decreased by one. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has decreased by one.

  The command C4XX (H) and the command C7XX (H) are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (symbol design command) indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big win and the determination result of the type of the big win. The command C7XX (H) is an effect control command (scheduled change pattern command) indicating which change pattern is to be obtained among the winning determination results.

  The game control microcomputer 560, when the effective start winnings are made to the first starting winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14, numerical data extracted at the time of starting winning (a big hit determining random number, a big hit type determining random number, a fluctuation Based on the pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number), it is determined whether or not the jackpot is big, the type of jackpot and the variation pattern. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating a big hit or a value for designating the type of jackpot is set, and control for transmission to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for designating one of the variation patterns shown in FIG. 4 is set in the EXT data of the variation planned pattern command, and control for transmitting to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and can determine the type of the big hit, and the fluctuation scheduled pattern. The variation pattern can be recognized based on the command.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a symbol designation command. As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, EXT data is set and a symbol designating command is transmitted in accordance with whether or not the jackpot is large and the type of jackpot.

  For example, if it is determined that the result is “displacement” at the time of effective start winning at the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 sets the pattern in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. A designation command (symbol 1 designation command) is transmitted. For example, when it is determined that the “normal big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 2 designation command) in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that “probability big hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 3 designation command) in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that “suddenly promising big hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 4 designation command) in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 executes a pre-reading notice effect, which will be described later, by receiving a variable scheduled pattern command based on the fact that the game ball has received an effective start winning in the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. It becomes possible.

  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 effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a variation pattern command for designating a variation pattern of an effect symbol each time a variation display of a special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. A display result designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

(Storage processing to the hold memory buffer at the time of effective start winning)
When an effective start winning in the first start winning opening 13 occurs, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and sets the value of the added reserved memory number counter for counting the added reserved memory number to 1. increase. Next, the CPU 56 executes processing for extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. For example, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) ) Are extracted and stored in the storage area.

  When an effective start winning at the second start winning port 14 occurs, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 and sets the value of the added reserved memory number counter for counting the added reserved memory number to 1. increase. 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. For example, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) ) Are extracted and stored in the storage area.

  In the first reserved memory buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is secured. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. Random numbers are stored in accordance with the effective start winning order in both the storage areas of the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer, and n = 1, 2, 3, 4 exists, = 1 is stored in the storage area, and if no random number is stored in the storage areas n = 2, 3 and 4, the random number is stored in the storage area n = 2. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

(Transmission process of start winning command at the time of effective start winning)
If the game state is a low probability state when an effective start winning to the first start winning port 13 occurs, the CPU 56 displays the extracted jackpot determination random number (random R) and the left column of FIG. 6 (A). If the gaming state is a high probability state, the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted and the jackpot determination at the high probability shown in the right column of FIG. Compare the values to see if they match.

  When the CPU 56 does not match the jackpot determination value, it sets a symbol 1 designation command (designation for losing). When it matches the jackpot determination value, the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) is compared with the jackpot type determination value shown in FIG. 6B, and the jackpot type with which they match is confirmed. And when it matches with the big hit type judgment value (0-15) of the normal big hit, when the symbol 2 designation command (normal big hit designation) is set, it matches with the big hit type judgment value (16-34) of the probability variation big hit Is set with a symbol 3 designation command (probability variation jackpot designation), and when it coincides with the jackpot type determination value (35-39) of sudden probability variation jackpot, a symbol 4 designation command (sudden probability variation jackpot designation) is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets a variation scheduled pattern command for designating a variation pattern based on the jackpot determination result, the extracted variation pattern type determination random number, and the variation pattern determination random number. Further, the CPU 56 sets a first reserved storage number addition designation command. A set of three commands, the symbol designating command, the scheduled change pattern command, and the first reserved memory number addition designating command set in this way, is transmitted to the effect control CPU 101 in one timer interrupt. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a symbol designating command, a scheduled change pattern command, and a first reserved memory number addition designating command are transmitted in this order. Upon receiving these start winning commands, the effect control CPU 101 receives the received symbol designating command, change scheduled pattern command, and first reserved memory number addition designating command in the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Store in the first free storage area.

  If the game state is a low probability state when an effective start winning to the second start winning port 14 occurs, the CPU 56 displays the extracted jackpot determination random number (random R) and the left column of FIG. 6 (A). If the gaming state is a high probability state, the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted and the jackpot determination at the high probability shown in the right column of FIG. Compare the values to see if they match.

  When the CPU 56 does not match the jackpot determination value, it sets a symbol 1 designation command (designation for losing). When it matches the jackpot determination value, the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) is compared with the jackpot type determination value shown in FIG. 6C to check the jackpot type that matches. And when it matches with the big hit type judgment value (0-15) of normal big hit, when the symbol 2 designation command (normal big hit designation) is set, it matches with the big hit type judgment value (16-38) of probability variation big hit Is set with a symbol 3 designation command (probability variation jackpot designation), and when it coincides with the jackpot type judgment value (39) of sudden probability variation jackpot, a symbol 4 designation command (sudden probability variation jackpot designation) is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets a variation scheduled pattern command for designating a variation pattern based on the jackpot determination result, the extracted variation pattern type determination random number, and the variation pattern determination random number. Further, the CPU 56 sets a second reserved storage number addition designation command. A set of three commands, the symbol designating command, the scheduled change pattern command, and the second reserved memory number addition designating command set in this way, is transmitted to the effect control CPU 101 in one timer interrupt. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the symbol designation command, the change scheduled pattern command, and the second reserved memory number addition designation command are transmitted in this order. Receiving these start winning commands, the effect control CPU 101 receives the received symbol designation command, change scheduled pattern command, and second reserved memory number addition designation command in the start prize winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Store in the first free storage area.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process executed in the interrupt process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 every predetermined time (for example, every 4 ms). 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 S1221. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S1221.

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

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

  FIG. 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 (8 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 (8 in this example) of the value of the combined 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, 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, variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts the value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process at the start of variation of the first special symbol. You may make it do.

  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, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a prize-time effect process for determining in advance at the time of start winning the change display result and the change pattern when the change based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed (S1217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1218A), and transmits a scheduled change pattern command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1218B). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1218C).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of S1218A and S1218B, the CPU 56 always starts the winning at the first start winning opening 13 and executes the winning effect processing at S1217. Both of the scheduled change pattern commands are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the processing of S1218A to S1218C is executed, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs and the effect processing at the time of winning of S1217 is executed, A set of three commands, that is, a scheduled change pattern command and a first reserved memory number addition designation command, are transmitted together in one timer interrupt.

  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. An effect process (S1217) may be performed. In other words, if the conditions are not satisfied, the execution of the winning effect processing (S1217) is restricted, and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying that the display result of a specific variable display becomes a big hit or super reach (for details, see (Described later) 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 notice 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 effect processing (S1217), it is possible to prevent the pre-reading notice effect based on the start winning winning effect from being made at the first start winning port 13 and avoid such a state. be able to. Further, by restricting the effect processing at the time of winning during the high base state or the big hit game, it is possible to prevent the game from being played in a state where it can be recognized that the reserved memory for the big win is stored. Whether or not a big hit game is in progress, for example, a special symbol process that changes depending on each process from the start to the end of the big hit gaming state, from the start of change of special symbols to the end of change (derivation display of stop symbols) It is confirmed by the value of the flag. Further, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 side always performs the effect processing at the time of winning, and the effect control microcomputer 100 side determines whether it is in a high base state or whether it is a big hit game, You may make it restrict | limit execution of a prefetch notice effect.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is on (S1221). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (S1222). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1223) and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1224). 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) (S1225).

  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). S1226). In the processing of S1226, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts the value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may make it do.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes winning effect processing (S1227). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1228A), and transmits a variation scheduled pattern command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1228B). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1228C).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of S1228A and S1228B, the CPU 56 always receives the symbol designating command and the command designation command and the winning-time effect processing of S1227 after starting the second winning winning opening 14 and executing the winning effect processing in S1227. Both of the scheduled change pattern commands are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the process of S1228A to S1228C is executed, when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs and the effect processing at the time of winning of S1227 is executed, A set of three commands, a scheduled change pattern command and a second reserved memory number addition designation command, are transmitted in one timer interrupt.

  In the second start port switch passing process, the same process as in S1217 may be performed, and the winning effect process in S1227 may not be performed in the normal state. In other words, the winning design effect process of S1227 may be executed only in the normal state to transmit the symbol designating command and the scheduled change pattern command. In the case of a configuration in which the pre-reading notice effect is executed only for the second reserved memory when in the high base state, conversely, the winning effect effect process in S1227 is executed only in the high base state. The symbol designation command and the scheduled change pattern command may be transmitted. In the normal state, the symbol designation command and the variation scheduled pattern command may not be transmitted without executing the winning effect processing in S1227.

  Also, in the second start port switch passing process, the same process as S1217 may be performed, and the winning effect process of S1227 may not be executed if the big hit game is being played. Further, in the second start port switch passing process, the winning effect process in S1227 may not be executed (that is, the winning determination process may not be executed for the second special symbol). With such a configuration, when the prefetching notice effect is executed for a certain period, it is possible to reliably prevent the prefetching notice effect from being interrupted due to a short variation time.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in S1217 and S1227. In the winning effect processing, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1226 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, decide the big hit type, or decide the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, Separately, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14, before the variation display based on the start winning starts, Check in advance whether the jackpot will be a big hit, the type of jackpot, and the variation pattern. By doing so, the variation display result and the variation pattern are predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and the effect control microcomputer 100 is based on the determination result at the time of winning as will be described later. The pre-reading notice effect for notifying that it will be a big hit or super reach during the change display of the effect symbol is executed.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not coincide with the normal big hit determination value (N in S220), the CPU 56 determines whether or not a probability variation flag indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state is set. Confirm (S221). The probability variation flag is set for a period during which the gaming state is controlled to a high probability state by the game control microcomputer 560. The time reduction flag is set for a period during which the gaming state is controlled to the high base state by the gaming control microcomputer 560. If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1226 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 will be executed after confirming whether or not the high probability state is obtained in S221 at the time of starting winning, until the actual starting of the varying display based on the starting winning. There is. For this reason, the game state has changed (for example, the start of change) between the time when the start winning is confirmed in S221 and whether or not the change display based on the start winning is actually started. If there is a probable big hit or sudden probable big hit before, the normal state changes to a high probability / high base state). Therefore, the gaming state determined in S221 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation do not always match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the determination at the start winning prize is made based on the game state after the change. Also good.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in S222), the CPU 56 uses the EXT data “00 (H)” indicating “out of” as the symbol designation command A setting process is performed (S224). Next, the CPU 56 performs a process for determining the current gaming state (S225). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 determines in S225 whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state and whether or not it is a high base state (specifically, whether or not a probability variation flag and a time reduction flag are set). ). It should be noted that there are a plurality of periods from the confirmation of whether or not the high probability state and the high base state are met in S225 at the time of starting winning until the start of the variable display based on the starting winning. May be displayed. Therefore, at the time of starting winning, the game state is between the time when it is confirmed in S225 whether it is in the high probability state and whether it is in the high base state, or until the actual display based on the starting winning is started. (For example, when a probabilistic big hit or a sudden probable big hit occurs before the start of fluctuation, the normal state may change to a high probability / high base state). Therefore, the gaming state determined in S225 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation do not always match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the determination at the start winning prize is made based on the game state after the change. Also good.

  Then, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type based on the gaming state determination result in S225 and the value of the variation pattern type determination random number extracted in S1216 or S1226 (S226). In this example, when the gaming state is in the low base state and the total number of pending storages is less than 5, the variation pattern type determination random number for the variation pattern type determination is used by using the variation pattern type determination table for loss in FIG. The variation pattern type is determined by determining whether the value is included in the range of “non-reach X1”, “normal X1”, or “super X1”. Further, when the gaming state is the low base state and the total number of pending storages is 5 or more, or when the gaming state is the high base state, the deviation variation pattern type determination table of FIG. 7B is used. Thus, the variation pattern type is determined by determining whether the random value for determining the variation pattern type is included in the range of “non-reach X1”, “normal X1”, or “super X1”.

  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 S1226. (S229). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning effect processing in S1217 is executed), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type determination table (first special) shown in FIG. It is determined whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”. When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing at S1227 is executed), the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 6C is used. It is used to determine whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit”.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the symbol designation command (S230). In this case, when it is determined that the “normal big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data “01 (H)” indicating the “normal big hit” in the symbol designation command. If it is determined that “probability big hit”, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data “02 (H)” indicating “probability big hit” in the symbol designation command. If it is determined that the “sudden probability change big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data “03 (H)” indicating “sudden probability change big hit” in the symbol designation command.

  Then, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type based on the jackpot type determination result in S230 and the value of the variation pattern type determination random number extracted in S1216 or S1226 (S231). In this example, when the big hit type is a normal big hit, the fluctuation pattern type determination random number value is “normal Y1” or “super Y1” using the big hit change pattern type determination table of FIG. The variation pattern type is determined by determining which range is included. When the big hit type is a probable big hit, using the big hit variation pattern type determination table of FIG. 8B, the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type is either “normal Y1” or “super Y1”. The variation pattern type is determined by determining whether it is included in the range. When the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit, the fluctuation pattern type determination random number is “normal Y2” or “super Y2” using the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table of FIG. The variation pattern type is determined by determining which range is included.

  Then, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern based on the variation pattern type determined in S226 or S232 and the value of the variation pattern determination random number extracted in S1216 or S1226 (S240). In this example, for the deviation variation pattern type determined in S226, the variation pattern determination random number value corresponds to the variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination table for deviation shown in FIG. 9A. The variation pattern is determined by determining which range of the variation pattern is included. For the big hit variation pattern type determined in S232, using the big hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9B, the variation pattern determination random value is a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern type. The variation pattern is determined by determining which range is included.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets data specifying the variation pattern determined in S240 as the EXT data of the variation planned pattern command (“C7XX”) (S241). In this way, it is determined which variation pattern is selected at the time of starting winning a prize, and the determination result is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 as a variation scheduled pattern. In the present embodiment, in the production control microcomputer 100, each variation planned pattern command, and the variation time of the variation pattern designated by the EXT data of each variation planned pattern command (the time indicated as the special diagram variation time in FIG. 4), Are stored in association with each other. Therefore, in the production control microcomputer 100 that has received the change scheduled pattern command, the change time corresponding to the change scheduled pattern command, that is, the numerical data extracted at the time of starting winning (a big hit determination random number, a big hit type determination random number, a change It is possible to specify the variation display variation time to be executed based on the pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number).

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the start winning command storage area. As shown in FIG. 15, in the start winning command storage area, an area (storage area 1) corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number (first reserved memory number + second reserved memory number) is stored. ~ 8) is secured. In this embodiment, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, a symbol designation command, a variable scheduled pattern command, and a reserved memory number addition are added within one timer interruption. A command of a specified command (first reserved memory number addition designation command or second reserved memory number addition designation command) is transmitted as a set. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area, a symbol designating command, a variable scheduled pattern command, and a reserved storage number addition designation command are stored so as to be associated with each other. Area is reserved.

  In this embodiment, in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 stores commands in the first storage area that is vacant in the start winning command storage area in the order received. In the following description, the command for starting winning (including the first reserved memory number addition specifying command) stored in the start winning command storage area in association with the first reserved memory number adding specifying command is the first. The command at the time of start winning (including the second reserved memory number addition specifying command) stored in the start winning command storage area in association with the second reserved memory number addition specifying command may be collectively referred to as “one hold command”. ) May be collectively referred to as a second pending command. Further, the first hold command and the second hold command may be collectively referred to as a hold command.

  Further, each command stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 15 is the first storage area (storage area) at the timing of starting the variation display of the effect symbol every time the variation display of the effect symbol is started. It is deleted from what is stored in 1), and the contents of the command storage area at the start winning prize are shifted.

  Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the pre-reading notice is determined in the pre-reading notice effect determining process based on the start winning command (design designation command and variable scheduled pattern command) stored in the start winning command storage area. It is determined whether or not to execute the effect.

  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, the big hit type is decided, or the fluctuation pattern is decided. At the timing when the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is started, before the display of fluctuation based on the start winning is started, whether or not the big win is determined in advance, the type of the big win, the fluctuation pattern Confirm. By doing so, the variation display result and variation pattern are predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and for example, the reach control microcomputer 100 becomes super reach during the variation display of the effect symbol. A pre-reading notice effect is executed to notify that.

(Processes associated with the start of changes in special symbols)
The CPU 56 does not display any variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, is not controlled to the big hit gaming state, and the special reserved memory is not zero. Start displaying fluctuations. Specifically, the CPU 56 determines the first of the data set in the reserved specific area (see FIG. 13A) unless the total number of reserved storage is 0 and is not controlled to the big hit gaming state. Whether the data is “first” data or “second” data.

  When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first”, the CPU 56 starts the variable display of the first special symbol. When executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer in the RAM 55 and Store in the random number buffer area. Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved memory number counter and shifts the contents of each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Based on this, the count value of the total pending storage number counter (the count value of the first pending storage number counter + the count value of the second pending storage number counter) is also reduced by 1. That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is set to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Store in the corresponding storage area. In addition, the CPU 56 adds the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total reserved storage number = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = m−1.

  Then, the CPU 56 reads the big hit determination random number (random R) from the random number buffer area, and if the gaming state is in a low probability state, the big hit determination random number (random R) and the low value shown in the left column of FIG. If the gaming state is a high probability state, the jackpot determination random number (random R) is compared with the jackpot determination value at the high probability shown in the right column of FIG. And check if they match.

  When the CPU 56 does not agree with the big hit determination value, the display result 1 designation command (offset designation) is set. When it matches the jackpot determination value, the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) read from the random number buffer area is compared with the jackpot type determination value shown in FIG. 6B, and the matching jackpot type is confirmed. To do. And when it matches with the big hit type determination value (0-15) of the normal big hit, the display result 2 designation command (normal big hit specification) is set, and it matches the big hit type decision value (16-34) of the probability variation big hit. In this case, the display result 3 designation command (probability change jackpot designation) is set, and if it matches the jackpot type judgment value (35 to 39) of sudden probability change big hit, the display result 4 designation command (sudden probability change big hit designation) is set. set. The set display result designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 101.

  Further, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type for loss shown in FIG. 7A when the big hit determination result is out of the game, the gaming state is in the low base state, and the total number of pending storage is less than 5. With reference to the table, the variation pattern type is determined based on the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) read from the random number buffer area. Further, the CPU 56 determines that the jackpot determination result is out of order, and the total pending storage number is 5 or more, or the game state is in the high base state, the variation pattern for loss shown in FIG. With reference to the determination table, the variation pattern type is determined based on the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) read from the random number buffer area. Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit and the big hit type is a normal big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. The variation pattern type is determined based on the type determination random number (random 2). Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit and the big hit type is a probable big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. The variation pattern type is determined based on the type determination random number (random 2). Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit and the big hit type is a sudden probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. A variation pattern type is determined based on a random number for pattern type determination (random 2).

  Furthermore, when the big hit determination result is out of order, the CPU 56 refers to the out-of-range variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9A and determines the variation pattern type determined and the random number for variation pattern determination read from the random number buffer area. A variation pattern is determined based on (Random 3). Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. A variation pattern is determined based on (Random 3). A variation pattern command for designating the determined variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control CPU 101. Furthermore, CPU56 transmits the 1st reserved memory number subtraction designation | designated command to CPU101 for effect control with the start of the variable display of a 1st special symbol.

  As described above, with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol, the fluctuation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “second”, the CPU 56 starts the variable display of the second special symbol. When executing the variable display of the second special symbol, the CPU 56 reads out each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer in the RAM 55 and Store in the random number buffer area. Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the second reserved memory number counter and shifts the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer. Based on this, the count value of the total pending storage number counter (the count value of the first pending storage number counter + the count value of the second pending storage number counter) is also reduced by 1. That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is set to the second reserved memory number = n−1. Store in the corresponding storage area. In addition, the CPU 56 adds the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total reserved storage number = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = m−1.

  Then, the CPU 56 reads the big hit determination random number (random R) from the random number buffer area, and if the gaming state is in a low probability state, the big hit determination random number (random R) and the low value shown in the left column of FIG. If the gaming state is a high probability state, the jackpot determination random number (random R) is compared with the jackpot determination value at the high probability shown in the right column of FIG. And check if they match.

  When the CPU 56 does not agree with the big hit determination value, the display result 1 designation command (offset designation) is set. When it matches the jackpot determination value, the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) read from the random number buffer area is compared with the jackpot type determination value shown in FIG. 6C, and the matching jackpot type is confirmed. To do. And when it matches with the big hit type determination value (0-15) of the normal big hit, the display result 2 designation command (normal big hit specification) is set, and it matches the big hit type decision value (16-38) of the probability variation big hit. In this case, a display result 3 designation command (specified probability change big hit) is set, and if it matches the big hit type judgment value (39) of sudden probability change big hit, a display result 4 designation command (sudden probability change big hit designation) is set. . The set display result designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 101.

  Further, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type for loss shown in FIG. 7A when the big hit determination result is out of the game, the gaming state is in the low base state, and the total number of pending storage is less than 5. With reference to the table, the variation pattern type is determined based on the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) read from the random number buffer area. Further, the CPU 56 determines that the jackpot determination result is out of order, and the total pending storage number is 5 or more, or the game state is in the high base state, the variation pattern for loss shown in FIG. With reference to the determination table, the variation pattern type is determined based on the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) read from the random number buffer area. Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit and the big hit type is a normal big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. The variation pattern type is determined based on the type determination random number (random 2). Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit and the big hit type is a probable big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. The variation pattern type is determined based on the type determination random number (random 2). Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit and the big hit type is a sudden probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. A variation pattern type is determined based on a random number for pattern type determination (random 2).

  Furthermore, when the big hit determination result is out of order, the CPU 56 refers to the out-of-range variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9A and determines the variation pattern type determined and the random number for variation pattern determination read from the random number buffer area. A variation pattern is determined based on (Random 3). Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. A variation pattern is determined based on (Random 3). A variation pattern command for designating the determined variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control CPU 101. Furthermore, CPU56 transmits the 2nd reserved memory number subtraction designation | designated command to CPU101 for effect control with the start of the variable display of a 2nd special symbol.

  As described above, with the start of the change of the second special symbol, the change pattern command, the display result specifying command, and the second reserved memory number subtraction specifying command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

(Display of lower display area 18c)
FIG. 16A is an explanatory diagram showing details of the lower display area 18 c provided in the lower part of the effect display device 9. The lower display area 18c is located below the effect symbol display area in which the effect symbol (in this example, “777”) is displayed, and is displayed on each variable display that is being executed or has been determined to be executed. This is an area in which a variable correspondence display or a hold display, which is a corresponding circular object, is displayed. Here, in the fluctuation corresponding display area 180 located at the left end of the lower display area 18c, a fluctuation corresponding display corresponding to the fluctuation display being executed (variable display satisfying the start condition) is displayed. Further, in the hold display area 181 located on the right side of the fluctuation corresponding display area 180 when viewed from the player side in the lower display area 18c, the fluctuation display that has been determined to be executed but has not been executed yet (starting condition) A hold display corresponding to (a variable display in which the start condition is not satisfied) is displayed.

  The hold display area 181 is constituted by hold display areas 181A, 181B, 181C, 181D, 181E, 181F, 181G, and 181H in order from the right side of the variation corresponding display area 180 to the right end of the screen. Corresponding to the first data (data corresponding to the total pending storage number counter = 1) among the data set in the pending specific area in FIG. 13A, the pending display area 181B is the second data (total pending). Data corresponding to the memory number counter = 2), the hold display area 181C corresponds to the third data (data corresponding to the summed hold memory number counter = 3), and the hold display area 181D is the fourth data ( Corresponding to the total pending storage number counter = 4), the pending display area 181E has the fifth data (the total pending storage number). The hold display area 181F corresponds to the sixth data (data corresponding to the total hold memory number counter = 6), and the hold display area 181G corresponds to the seventh data (the sum hold). The hold display area 181H corresponds to the eighth data (data corresponding to the summed hold storage number counter = 8). When data indicating “first” or “second” is set in each area of the hold specific area, the hold display is displayed in the corresponding hold display area.

  When the variable display start condition corresponding to the hold display displayed in the hold display area 181 is satisfied, the object displayed as the hold display in the hold display area is shifted to the change display area 180 to display the change display. Will be displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (b), the above-described hold display and fluctuation response display are displayed according to the normal display mode in which no characters or effects are applied, and according to the roulette notice effect or the start prize notice effect. It may be displayed in a specific display mode with characters and effects. Here, the “roulette notice effect” refers to a predetermined timing (for example, corresponding to the hold display corresponding to execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold display) by sequentially changing the display mode of the hold display at regular intervals. This is an effect of determining the display mode at the timing when the variable display is started (that is, stopping the change of the display mode). In addition, the “start-up winning notice effect” is an effect that changes the display mode of the hold display to either the first special display mode or the second special display mode. “Change the display mode of the hold display” means “to change the display mode of the hold display already displayed to a display mode different from the current display mode” and “from the beginning of displaying the hold display”. This is a concept that includes both “display mode of hold display as a display mode (specific display mode) other than the normal display mode”.

  In the roulette notice effect according to this embodiment, the final display mode of the hold display that is the target of the roulette notice effect (display to be stopped at a predetermined timing) based on the scheduled change pattern command determined at the time of starting winning. Embodiment) is determined. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16B, as the final display mode, the “E” display mode in which the letter “E” is applied to the hold display, and the letter “D” is applied to the hold display. “D” display mode, “C” display mode with “C” character on hold display, “B” display mode with “B” character on hold display, “A” character on hold display One of the “A” display modes to which is applied is determined.

  Further, in the start winning announcement effect, the final display mode of the hold display that is the target of the start winning notice effect (in this example, the initial display of the hold display is based on the scheduled change pattern command determined at the start winning. Display mode) is determined. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), as the final display mode, the first special display mode in which the characters “heat” are applied to the hold display, and the flame image effect is applied to the hold display. One of the second special display modes is determined.

  Here, in this embodiment, in addition to the “E” display mode to the “A” display mode described above, the first special display mode and the second special display mode are displayed as the types of display modes of the hold display in the roulette notice effect. Is also included. That is, the first special display mode and the second special display mode are determined as the final display mode of the start winning announcement effect, and are not determined as the final display mode in the roulette preview effect. In the notice effect, it is presented to the player in the process of changing the display mode of the hold display. According to this, the player also sees the type of display mode that is not determined as the final display mode in the roulette preliminary announcement effect but may be determined as the final display mode in the start winning prize preliminary notification effect also in the roulette preliminary notification effect. Can improve the interest of roulette notice.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing the storage contents of the display control table stored in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100. The display control table is provided with storage areas corresponding to the display areas of the fluctuation display area 180 and the hold display areas 181A to 181H. When performing display control of each display area, data corresponding to each display area (“displaying flag” and “target flag”) is referred to.

  In the display control table, the “display flag” indicates whether or not an object corresponding to each display area is displayed, that is, whether or not a fluctuation corresponding display is displayed in the fluctuation corresponding display area 180, and the hold display areas 181A to 181H. Is a flag for determining whether or not to display a hold display. When the display flag is set, an object (variation display or hold display) corresponding to the display area is displayed in the display area corresponding to the display flag.

  In the display control table, the “target flag” is a flag for specifying the hold display that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect. When it is determined that the roulette notice effect is to be executed in the determination of the start winning prize, or at the start winning prize When it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed, a target flag corresponding to the hold display area in which the hold display targeted for the prefetch notice effect is displayed is set.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 18 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 process, 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, 4 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 a process of setting a flag 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, the effect control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process (S706). In the 4th symbol process, the process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 are selected. The display control of the 4th symbol is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 101 for effect control displays a random number for deciding whether to execute the roulette notice effect or the start prize notice effect, or the hold display in the roulette notice effect or the start prize notice effect. Each random number for determining the presence / absence of execution of various effects, such as a random number for determining the final display mode, and the execution mode of various effects is stored in the RAM, and a counter for generating each random number in S707 The count value is also updated.

  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, if the received effect control command is a variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM. Then, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set.

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command, the effect control CPU 101 uses the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 4 designation command) as a display result designation formed in the RAM. Store in the command storage area.

  If the received effect control command is any of the symbol designation commands, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received symbol designation command in the first storage area that is free in the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Store.

  If the received effect control command is any of the change scheduled pattern commands, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the received change scheduled pattern command is the latest among the storage areas of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Are stored in the storage area where the symbol designation command is stored.

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number addition designation command, the effect control CPU 101 sends the received first reserved memory number addition designation command to each start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. It stores in the storage area where the latest symbol designating command and the scheduled change pattern command are stored. The effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area and adds 1 to the value of the total reserved memory number stored in the combined reserved memory number storage area.

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command, the effect control CPU 101 uses the received second reserved memory number addition designation command for each start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. It stores in the storage area where the latest symbol designating command and the scheduled change pattern command are stored. In addition, the production control CPU 101 adds 1 to the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area, and adds 1 to the value of the total reserved memory number stored in the combined reserved memory number storage area.

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area and stores the total reserved memory number. 1 is subtracted from the value of the total pending storage number stored in the area.

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area and stores the total reserved memory number. 1 is subtracted from the value of the total pending storage number stored in the area.

  FIG. 19 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 first executes a pre-reading notice effect process related to the roulette notice effect and the start winning notice effect (S800A).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of S800 to S807 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 the change display of the effect symbol is realized. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the effect symbol variation display synchronized with the first special symbol variation and the effect symbol variation display synchronized with the second special symbol variation may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

  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). Then, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is reset.

  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 process (S803): Control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Jackpot display process (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 in-round processing (S805).

  In-round processing (S805): Display control during round is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (S807).

  Post-round processing (S806): Display control between rounds is performed. If the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805).

  Big hit end effect process (S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big 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).

  Next, the prefetch notice effect will be described. The pre-reading notice effect is executed before the start of the variable display that is the target of the effect, and the fact that the variable display that is the target of the effect becomes a big hit or a specific display mode (for example, a reach effect). It is a notice effect to give a notice. In this embodiment, as the pre-reading notice effect, the above-described roulette notice effect or the start winning notice effect is executed.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the prefetch notice effect process (S800A). In the pre-reading notice effect process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a roulette notice effect executing flag indicating that the roulette notice effect is being executed is set (S1000). The roulette notice effect executing flag is set in S1108 of the roulette notice effect start process described later. If the roulette notice effect executing flag is set (Y in S1000), after executing the roulette notice effect continuation process described later (S1020), the process proceeds to S1001.

  If the roulette notice effect executing flag is not set (N in S1000), the effect control CPU 101 designates one set of commands at the time of starting winning a prize (that is, a symbol designation command, a scheduled change pattern command, and a reserved memory number addition designation) It is confirmed whether or not a command (a set of a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second reserved memory number addition designation command) has been received (S1001). Specifically, one set of symbol designation command, scheduled change pattern command, and reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition designation command or second reserved memory number addition designation command) in the command storage area at the time of a winning prize Can be confirmed by determining whether or not is newly stored. If a command for starting winning a set is not newly received, the process is terminated as it is.

  If a command at the time of starting winning prize is newly received, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the prefetching notice effect restriction flag indicating that execution of the prefetching notice effect is restricted is set. (S1002). Note that the prefetch notice effect restriction flag is set in S1111 or S1155 described later. If the pre-reading notice effect restriction flag is set (Y in S1002), the effect control CPU 101 displays a new hold display corresponding to the latest hold storage in the normal display mode in the hold display area 181 (S1030). . For example, when the first to fifth hold displays in the hold display area 181 are displayed, the effect control CPU 101 controls to display the sixth hold display in the normal display mode. Then, in the display control table, a display flag corresponding to the first hold display area among the hold display areas in which the display flag is not set is set (S1031). For example, if the on-display flag of the on-hold display areas 181A to 181E is set, the effect control CPU 101 sets the on-display flag of the on-hold display area 181F.

  If the pre-reading notice effect restriction flag is not set (N in S1002), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (S1003). If the total pending storage number is less than 3 (N in S1003), the process proceeds to S1030. On the other hand, if the total pending storage number is 3 or more, the effect control CPU 101 determines the past variation planned pattern commands stored in the start winning command storage area (other than the latest variation planned pattern command received this time). All of the scheduled change pattern commands) are extracted, and it is confirmed whether or not all of the extracted planned change pattern commands are scheduled change pattern commands indicating “non-reach loss” (S1004). That is, it is confirmed whether or not there is a deviation fluctuation without reach.

  In S1004, if any of the extracted fluctuation planned pattern commands does not indicate “non-reach loss” (N in S1004), the process proceeds to S1030. On the other hand, if all of the scheduled change pattern commands extracted in S1004 indicate “non-reach loss”, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S1005. In S <b> 1005, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect and the effect type (roulette notice effect or start-up winning notice effect) when the pre-reading notice effect is executed.

  In this embodiment, when the prefetching notice effect is being executed, the prefetching notice effect restriction flag is set so that a new prefetching notice effect is not executed. The present invention is not limited to the configuration, and a new prefetch notice effect may be executed even when the prefetch notice effect is being executed. For example, when the start winning announcement effect is executed and one of the hold displays is displayed in the first special display form or the second special display form, the roulette notice effect is executed for the newly displayed hold display. You may make it do.

  In this embodiment, the prefetching notice effect can be executed only when the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the prefetching notice effect is not limited to the total number of reserved storage. It may be executable. In addition, regarding the start winning announcement effect when the display mode of the hold display becomes the first special display mode or the second special display mode at the timing of the start winning prize, it can be executed regardless of the total number of reserved storage, and the display mode of the hold display It is possible to execute only when the total number of pending storages is greater than or equal to a predetermined number only for roulette notice effects that require a certain amount of production time, by successively changing at a predetermined interval.

  Further, in this embodiment, when there is a holding storage in which a variation display accompanied by a reach effect is performed, a pre-reading notice effect is performed based on a newly received start winning command (a symbol designation command or a variation scheduled pattern command). Although it is configured not to execute, it is not limited to such a configuration, and even when there is a pending storage in which a variable display with a reach effect is performed, a pre-reading advance notice based on a newly received start winning command An effect may be executed.

  In S1005, the effect control CPU 101 stores, in the RAM, random numbers for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect and the effect type (roulette notice effect or start-up winning notice effect) when the pre-reading notice effect is executed. Extracted from a predetermined storage area formed. Then, based on the pre-reading notice effect execution table of FIG. 21, the extracted random number is any one of “Do not execute the pre-reading notice effect”, “Execute the roulette notice effect”, and “Execute the start prize effect at the start winning prize”. Determine if it falls within the range. In this example, it is decided not to execute the pre-reading notice effect at a rate of 50%, it is decided to execute the roulette notice effect at a rate of 30%, and the start winning effect at the start winning prize is executed at a rate of 20%. To be determined.

  It should be noted that the execution rate of the prefetching notice effect and the type of the prefetching notice effect may be determined based on the symbol designation command and the scheduled change pattern command stored in the start winning command storage area. For example, when the newly stored symbol designating command indicates a jackpot determination result, the roulette notice effect may be executed at a higher rate than when the symbol determination result is displayed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is decided to execute the roulette notice effect (S1006). If it is decided to execute the roulette notice effect (Y in S1006), as will be described later, a roulette notice effect start process for a new hold display is executed (S1007). On the other hand, if it is not determined to execute the roulette notice effect (N in S1006), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is decided to execute the start winning notice effect (S1010). . If it is decided to execute the start winning announcement effect (Y in S1010), as will be described later, start winning announcement effect start processing for a new hold display is executed (S1011). On the other hand, if it is not determined to execute the start winning announcement effect (N in S1010), that is, if it is determined not to execute the pre-read announcement effect, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S1030.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing roulette notice effect start processing. In the following description, the hold display that is the target of the roulette notice effect may be referred to as “target hold display”. As described above, the effect control CPU 101 stores the variation time of the variation pattern specified by the variation scheduled pattern command in association with the variation planned pattern command. Therefore, the production control CPU 101 starts the variable display corresponding to the target hold display until the start of the variable display corresponding to the start winning display from the start winning timing (timing to display the target hold display). Can be calculated on the basis of the remaining fluctuation time of the fluctuation display executed at the time of the start winning and the scheduled change pattern command stored in the start winning command storage area. (S1101).

  (1) Specifically, in S1101, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the value of the variation time timer and specifies the remaining variation time of the variation display being executed. (2) Further, the effect control CPU 101 extracts all the past scheduled change pattern commands (other scheduled change pattern commands other than the latest change scheduled pattern command received this time) stored in the start winning command storage area. Then, the total time obtained by summing the fluctuation times corresponding to the extracted fluctuation schedule pattern commands is calculated. For example, when the change schedule pattern commands are stored in the storage areas 1 to 4 of the start winning command storage area, the change schedule pattern commands from the storage areas 1 to 3 are extracted, and the three expected change patterns are extracted. The change time stored in association with each command is specified, and the total time of the three specified change times is calculated. (3) Furthermore, in this embodiment, after the special symbol variation display is finished and the display result is derived and displayed, the next variation display is not started for a certain period of time (referred to as the symbol fixed stop period). The state where the result is displayed is maintained. This symbol fixed stop period is, for example, 0.6 seconds. During the period from the start winning timing to the start of the variation display corresponding to the start winning, it is executed before the variation display corresponding to the start winning including the variation display executed at the start winning. There will be a symbol fixed stop period of variable display, that is, a symbol fixed stop period corresponding to the total number of pending storages. This symbol fixed stop period is also taken into consideration in the calculation of the remaining time (T).

  Then, the total time of (1) to (3) is calculated as a remaining time (T) until a predetermined timing (timing at which variable display corresponding to the target hold display is started). For example, in S1101, the remaining fluctuation time of the fluctuation display being executed is 5 seconds, the total number of pending storages is 4, and the fluctuation schedule patterns stored in the storage areas 1 to 3 of the start winning command storage area When all the variation patterns specified by the command are non-reach PA1-2 (special symbol variation time is 8 seconds), the remaining time (T) is 5+ (8 × 3) + (0.6 × 4) = 31.4 seconds.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 determines a final display mode of the target hold display (new display hold display) based on the newly stored scheduled change pattern command (S1102). Specifically, in S1102, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number for determining the final display mode from a predetermined storage area formed in the RAM. Then, based on the variation pattern corresponding to the latest variation-scheduled pattern command stored in the start winning command storage area and the final display mode determination table of FIG. 23, the final display mode of the target hold display is determined. .

  In S1102, the extracted random number is selected from the “E” display mode, the “D” display mode, the “C” display mode, the “B” display mode, and the “A” display mode in accordance with the change scheduled pattern command. Determine if it falls within the range. In this example, when the fluctuation pattern command indicates “non-reach loss”, the “E” display mode is determined at a rate of 50%, the “D” display mode is determined at a rate of 25%, and 15% The “C” display mode is determined at a rate, the “B” display mode is determined at a rate of 7%, and the “A” display mode is determined at a rate of 3%. Further, when the change scheduled pattern command indicates “Leach Loss”, the “E” display mode is determined at a rate of 20%, the “D” display mode is determined at a rate of 20%, and the “D” display mode is determined at a rate of 20%. C ”display mode is determined,“ B ”display mode is determined at a rate of 20%, and“ A ”display mode is determined at a rate of 20%. In addition, when the scheduled change pattern command indicates “big hit”, the “E” display mode is determined at the rate of 3%, the “D” display mode is determined at the rate of 7%, and the “D” display mode is determined at the rate of 15%. C ”display mode is determined,“ B ”display mode is determined at a rate of 25%, and“ A ”display mode is determined at a rate of 50%.

  Thus, the reliability of the final display mode of the target hold display is “A” display mode, “B” display mode, “C” display mode, “D” display mode, “E” display mode in descending order. It becomes. Here, the “reliability” of the production is [a ratio that is a big hit when the production is executed] / [(a percentage that is a big hit when the production is executed) + (the production is executed) In such a case, the ratio is not a big hit)]].

  Next, the production control CPU 101 determines the timing at which the remaining time (T) becomes 0 based on the final display mode determined in S1102 and the remaining time (T) calculated in S1101 (in this embodiment, the target hold display). The number of times (change count (n)) the display mode of the hold display is changed in the roulette notice effect so that the display mode of the target hold display becomes the final display mode. Then, the period (change period (t)) for changing the display mode of the hold display is determined (S1103).

  The number of changes (n) here means from a specific display mode (any one of “E” display mode to “A” display mode, first special display mode and second special display mode). It is the number of times of changing to a different specific display mode (the number of changes between specific display modes), and the change from the normal display mode to the specific display mode is not included in the number of changes. Thus, in determining the number of changes (n), the number of changes (n) is assumed to be 7 or more. In this embodiment, "E" display mode-> "D" display mode-> "C" display mode-> "B" display mode-> "A" display mode-> first special display mode ("heat" character mode)-> 2 Special display mode (flame effect) → Return to the “E” display mode and repeat the following, and change the display mode of the hold display in order, but change to make all the display modes appear in one roulette notice effect The number of times (n) is set to 7 or more. Further, when determining the change period (the period displayed in one specific display mode), it is assumed that the change period (t) is a fixed period between 2 seconds and 3 seconds. This is to secure time for the player to be able to recognize the display mode of the hold display that changes one after another, and eliminate the feeling of racing of the production by making the period constant without changing the change cycle. Because.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays a new hold display in the first display mode (here, “E” display mode as described above) related to the roulette notice effect (S1104). Next, the calculated remaining time (T) is set as a fixed timer value (S1105). The effect control CPU 101 can confirm the remaining time until the display mode of the target hold display is confirmed by referring to the confirmation timer value.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays a time bar 1000 (see, for example, FIG. 33) corresponding to the fixed timer value on the effect display device 9 (S1106). The time bar 1000 is displayed with a predetermined length when it appears, and gradually decreases with a decrease in the fixed timer value, and disappears when the fixed timer value becomes zero. Thereby, the player can grasp the remaining time until the display mode of the target hold display is fixed, and is interested in what display mode the time bar 1000 becomes when the length becomes zero. I will embrace it.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets the determined change period (t) as the change period timer value (S1107). When the change cycle timer value becomes 0, the display mode of the target hold display changes. Next, the CPU 101 for effect control sets a roulette notice effect executing flag indicating that the roulette notice effect is being executed (S1108). Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a display flag corresponding to the first hold display area among the hold display areas in which the display flag is not set in the display control table (S1109), and further the hold display area. A target flag corresponding to is set (S1110). Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a pre-reading notice effect restriction flag (S1111).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the notice effect start process at the time of start winning. The effect control CPU 101 determines the display mode of the hold display to be newly displayed based on the newly stored scheduled change pattern command (S1151). Specifically, in S1151, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number for determining the display mode from a predetermined storage area formed in the RAM. Based on the variation pattern corresponding to the latest variation scheduled pattern command stored in the start winning command storage area and the start winning display mode determination table in FIG. To decide.

  In S1151, it is determined whether the extracted random number falls within the range of the first special display mode (“heat” character mode) or the second special display mode (flame effect) according to the change scheduled pattern command. In this example, when the change scheduled pattern command indicates “non-reach loss”, the first special display mode is determined at a rate of 99% and the second special display mode is determined at a rate of 1%. When the change scheduled pattern command indicates “reach lose”, the first special display mode is determined at a rate of 90% and the second special display mode is determined at a rate of 10%. In addition, when the change scheduled pattern command indicates “big hit”, the first special display mode is determined at a rate of 25% and the second special display mode is determined at a rate of 75%. That is, the reliability of the second special display mode is set higher than the reliability of the first special mode.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing roulette notice effect continuation processing. As described above, the roulette notice effect continuation process is executed when the roulette notice effect executing flag is set. The effect control CPU 101 subtracts the fixed timer value (S1301), and accordingly, updates the display to shorten the length of the time bar 1000 displayed on the effect display device 9 (S1302). Next, the change period timer value is subtracted (S1303), and it is determined whether or not the change period timer value after subtraction has become 0, that is, whether or not it is the timing for changing the display mode of the target hold display ( S1304). If the change period timer has not timed out (N in S1304), the process ends. That is, the display mode of the target hold display is maintained. On the other hand, if the change cycle timer has timed out (Y in S1304), the display mode of the target hold display is changed to the next display mode (S1305), and the determined change cycle (t) is set as the change cycle timer value. Is set (S1306).

  FIG. 27 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 reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S2000).

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in S2000 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (S2001). That is, when the CPU 101 for effect control executes the process of S2001, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the stop symbol of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. 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.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 28, when the received display result designation command indicates “ordinary big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. A combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are arranged in the same even number as symbols is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates “probable big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses 3 symbols as stop symbols. A combination of performance symbols arranged with the same odd number of symbols is determined.

  When the received display result designation command indicates “suddenly probable big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 4 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses “135 as the stop symbol. The combination of effect symbols such as “is determined. In the case of “out of” (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. 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.

  In addition, as for the effect symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol. In addition, a symbol reminiscent of being in a high probability state (in this embodiment, an odd symbol) is also called a probability variation symbol, and a symbol reminiscent of not in a high probability state (in this embodiment, an even symbol) is not Also called probabilistic design.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not [the roulette notice effect executing flag is set and the target flag corresponding to the hold display area 181A in the display control table is set] (S2002). That is, it is confirmed whether or not the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be started is the target of the roulette notice effect. If it is not in the state [the roulette notice effect executing flag is set and the target flag corresponding to the hold display area 181A in the display control table is set] (N in S2002), that is, it is going to start When the hold display corresponding to the change display is not the target of the roulette notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the change pattern (S2003). Then, the process proceeds to S2020.

  On the other hand, when [the roulette notice effect executing flag is set and the target flag corresponding to the hold display area 181A in the display control table is set] in S2002 (Y in S2002), that is, start. When the hold display corresponding to the variable display is the target of the roulette notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 resets the roulette notice effect executing flag (S2010). Thereby, the change of the display mode of the target hold display is stopped and the display mode is fixed. Then, the effect control CPU 101 deletes the time bar 1000 displayed on the effect display device 9 from the screen (S2011), and whether or not the display mode of the target hold display is a predetermined final display mode. Is confirmed (S2012). If the display mode of the target hold display is the final display mode determined in advance (Y in S2012), the process proceeds to S2003.

  On the other hand, if the display mode of the target hold display is not the final display mode determined in advance in S2012 (N in S2012), the effect control CPU 101 performs the blackout effect executed at the start of the change pattern and change. A corresponding process table is selected (S2013). Then, the process proceeds to S2020. Here, in this embodiment, at the time of starting winning, it is determined whether or not a new hold display corresponding to the starting winning is a target of the roulette notice effect (S1005), and becomes a target of the roulette notice effect. (Y in S1006), the final display mode of the target hold display is determined in advance based on the new scheduled change pattern command (S1102).

  Here, the total pending storage number at the time of the start winning is changed in a period until the variable display corresponding to the start winning is started (for example, the total pending storage number was 3 at the start winning, but at the start of the fluctuation 6 or when the start-up prize is 6, the total number of stored storage is 6 but at the start of fluctuation, it is 3), and the game state at the time of the start-up prize is a variable display corresponding to the start-up prize. There is a case where the period changes until the start of the game (for example, the high base state at the time of starting winning, but the low base state at the start of fluctuation). In such a case, the variation time corresponding to the scheduled variation pattern command determined at the time of starting winning matches the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern command selected when the variation display corresponding to the starting winning is executed. There are cases where it does not. In such a case, the display mode may not be a predetermined final display mode at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the target hold display is started. In such a case, the display mode of the target hold display is forcibly stopped to fix the display mode (S2010), and the time bar 1000 is deleted (S2012).

  In addition, at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the target hold display is started, even when the display mode does not become the predetermined final display mode, the player responds to the target hold display as a result. The display mode at the timing when the variable display is started is mistaken as the final display mode determined in advance. The final display mode of the hold display suggests the reliability to the player as described above. However, such misperception causes the reliability of the roulette notice effect to be impaired, and is interesting. It will fall. In this embodiment, as shown in S2013, the blackout effect that reduces the visibility of the entire effect image including the image in the lower display area 18c at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the target hold display is started. Run. Thereby, while attracting the player's interest in the blackout effect, it is difficult to grasp the display mode of the target hold display, and the reliability of the roulette notice effect is prevented from being impaired. The blackout effect reduces the brightness of the entire effect image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is difficult to grasp the display mode of the target hold display by improving the brightness of the entire effect image (so-called whiteout effect). You may do it. In addition, it is not limited to the effects that reduce the visibility of these effect images, but it may attract the player's interest by performing effects such as the appearance of a specific character and divert the player's attention to the target hold display. Anyway.

  In S2020, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (S2020).

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. 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 effect symbol is 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. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 29 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

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

  Here, in this embodiment, the image data related to the fluctuation-corresponding display in the fluctuation-corresponding display area 180 and the hold display in the hold display area 181 is not set in the process table, but is created by the CPU 101 for effect control, It is written in a predetermined area of the VRAM. The VDP 109 superimposes the image data of a predetermined area related to the fluctuation display in the fluctuation display area 180 and the hold display in the hold display area 181 and the image data based on the display control execution data set in the process table. A signal based on this is output to the effect display device 9. In this manner, the effect control device 9 displays the background image and effect symbol in the variation of the effect symbol, and the change correspondence display and the hold display.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control is based on the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, and sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and speakers 27R and 27L as effect parts is executed (S2021). 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 variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (S2022). Next, the effect control CPU 101 is a first start winning command set stored in the start winning command storage area (a design designation command of the storage area 1, a scheduled change pattern command, and a reserved storage number addition designation command). The oldest determination result) is deleted, and the contents of the storage area after the start winning command storage area are shifted one by one (S2023). 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 shifts the stored contents of the display control table (S2024). Specifically, if a display flag corresponding to the hold display area 181A of the display control table is set, data corresponding to the hold display area 181A (data of the display flag and target flag) is displayed as the fluctuation display area. Shift to a storage area corresponding to 180. Then, the data corresponding to the subsequent hold display areas 181B to 181H are shifted to the storage areas corresponding to the hold display areas 181A to 181G, respectively.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 shifts the hold display displayed in the hold display area 181A to the change corresponding display area 180 (displays as the change corresponding display) and also displays the hold display after the hold display area 180B. Are shifted one by one (S2025). That is, the object is displayed in the display area where the display flag in the display control table is set. Here, the display mode of the hold display displayed in the hold display area 181A is maintained even when the display is shifted to the fluctuation corresponding display area 180, and the hold display displayed after the hold display area 181B is shifted. Sometimes the display mode is maintained.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the variable display of the effect symbol is started, the hold display displayed in the hold display area 181A is shifted to the change corresponding display area 180 while maintaining the display mode. , It will be displayed as a variable correspondence display. As a result, the player is executing the variable display corresponding to the hold display that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect, and the variable display corresponding to the hold display that is the target of the roulette notice effect is being executed. It is possible to grasp the final display mode in the roulette notice effect.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802) (S2026).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the processing during effect design variation (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 (S3001) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (S3002). When the process timer times out (S3003), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (S3004). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (S3005).

  If the variation time timer has timed out (S3010), 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) (S3011). 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, the process proceeds to S3011. 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).

  FIG. 31 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 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (S4001). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to S4012. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as a stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in S4011. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed (S4013). Therefore, since the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in S4002 is executed. Instead, the process proceeds to S4012.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (out of symbol, jackpot symbol) (S4002).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 clears the data (display flag and target flag) corresponding to the fluctuation corresponding display area 180 in the display control table (S4003), and deletes the fluctuation corresponding display (S4004). In other words, the variation correspondence display is deleted as the variation display ends. Then, with reference to the updated display control table, when there is no display area where the target flag is set, that is, when there is no hold display that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect, it is set. The prefetch notice effect restriction flag is reset (S4005).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes the determination process of S4010. When the jackpot symbol is not displayed in the process of S4002 (that is, when the loss symbol is displayed) (N of S4010), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S4050.

  When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of S4002 (Y in S4010), the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (S4011) and indicates that the jackpot start designation command has been received. It is checked whether a reception flag or a sudden probability variation big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that a sudden probability variation big hit start designation command has been received is set (S4012). The jackpot start designation command is an effect control command that designates the start of a jackpot game. Also, the sudden probability variation jackpot start designation command is an effect control command that designates the control start of sudden probability variation jackpot. When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the sudden probability change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (S4013) and selects a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect. (S4014). If the big hit start designation command reception flag or the sudden probability change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (S4015), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data) 1. Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed according to the movable member control data 1) (S4016). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) (S4017).

  When it is determined not to make a big hit (N in S4010), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) (S4050). .

  Next, a specific example of the roulette notice effect will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 32 is a time chart showing the relationship between the timing of the start winning when the roulette notice effect is executed, the execution state of the variable display, and the display mode of the target hold display. 32 and 33 are examples of effect images displayed on the effect display device 9 when the roulette notice effect is executed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 32 and FIG. 33 (a), the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs in the state where the variable display is executed when the total pending storage number is 2, and the total Assume that the number of reserved memories is 3.

  At this time, it is determined that the roulette notice effect is executed in the determination at the time of starting winning, and the “C” display mode is determined as the final display mode. In this case, the remaining time (T) from the start winning timing until the variable display corresponding to the target hold display is started is calculated, and at the timing when the remaining time (T) becomes zero, The number of changes (n) and the change period (t) are determined so that the display mode of the hold display becomes the final display mode. In this example, it is assumed that 9 is determined as the number of changes (n), and a fixed time of 2 seconds to 3 seconds is determined as the change period (t). As described above, the change order of the display mode of the roulette notice effect in this embodiment is “E” display mode → “D” display mode → “C” display mode → “B” display mode → “A” display. Aspect → first special display mode (“heat” character mode) → second special display mode (flame effect) → return to “E” display mode and repeat below.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 32 (0) and FIG. 33 (b), the target hold display is displayed in the hold display area 181C corresponding to the total hold storage number = 3. In addition, a time bar 1000 corresponding to the fixed timer value at this time is also displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 33 (c) to 34 (l), the time bar 1000 is shortened as the fixed timer value decreases, and when the fixed timer value becomes 0, the time bar The length of 1000 is also zero. 32 (0) and 33 (b), the display mode of the target hold display is the “E” display mode which is the first display mode related to the roulette notice effect. Next, as shown in FIGS. 32 (1) and 33 (c), after the display mode of the target hold display changes to the “D” display mode, the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. ("615" here). Then, as shown in FIGS. 32 (2) and 33 (d), after the display mode of the target hold display changes to the “C” display mode in the symbol fixed stop period, the next variable display starts. In addition, it is assumed that the hold display in the hold display area 181 is shifted. Along with this, the total pending storage number = 2.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 32 (3) and 33 (e), the display mode of the target hold display changes to the “B” display mode, and then (4) and FIG. 33 (f) of FIG. As shown in FIG. 32, the display mode of the target hold display changes to the “A” display mode, and as shown in FIGS. 32 (5) and 33 (g), the display mode of the target hold display is the first display mode. It is assumed that the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed after changing to one special display mode (“heat” display mode) (here, “278”). Then, as shown in FIG. 32 (5) and FIG. 33 (h), in the symbol fixed stop period, the next fluctuation display is started without changing the display mode of the target hold display, and the hold display is performed. Assume that the hold display in the area 181 is shifted. Along with this, the total pending storage number = 1.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 32 (6) and 34 (i), the display mode of the target hold display is changed to the second special display mode (flame effect image), and then (7) and FIG. As shown in FIG. 34 (j), the display mode of the target hold display changes to the “E” display mode, and further, as shown in FIGS. 32 (8) and 34 (k), the target hold display. It is assumed that the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed after the display mode is changed to the “D” display mode (here, “591”). Then, as shown in FIG. 32 (9) and FIG. 34 (l), in the symbol fixed stop period, after the display mode of the target hold display changes to the “C” display mode, it corresponds to the target hold display. It is assumed that the variable display is started and the hold display in the hold display area 181 is shifted. Along with this, the total pending storage number = 0.

  Here, at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the target hold display is started, the change of the roulette notice effect is stopped and the display mode of the target hold display is determined. In this example, at the timing, the length of the time bar 1000 becomes 0 as the fixed timer value becomes 0. That is, since the actual period from the start prize to the start of the variable display corresponding to the start prize matches the remaining time (T) calculated at the start prize, the target is held at that timing. The display mode of display is the final display mode determined at the time of starting winning. In this example, the game is performed by executing an effect in which the arrow image 1001 is stuck on the target hold display at the timing when the fixed timer value becomes 0 (the time when the length of the time bar 1000 becomes 0). The user is informed that the display mode of the roulette notice effect has been confirmed.

  After the target hold display is shifted to the fluctuation-corresponding display area 180 and displayed as a fluctuation-corresponding display, the display display of the fluctuation-corresponding display is performed without changing the display mode of the fluctuation-corresponding display and the display result is derived Will be displayed. In the examples of FIGS. 34 (m) and 34 (n), the reach effect is executed in the variable display corresponding to the target hold display, and the jackpot symbol (here, “777”) is derived and displayed as the display result.

  In this way, the display mode of the hold display when the change of the display mode of the target hold display is stopped is changed to the numerical data (the jackpot determination random number, the variation pattern type determination random number, the variation pattern determination The final display mode determined on the basis of a random number can be changed, and the display mode of the hold display changes at regular intervals, and this corresponds to the target hold display in this embodiment. When the change is stopped at the timing at which the variable display is started), the player becomes interested in what display mode the display will be at that timing, and the interest can be improved.

  In particular, since the change cycle is set to be a constant interval and the timing at which the change stops is clear to the player, “the final display mode of the hold display is determined in advance, and the change cycle and the timing at which the change stops. By appropriately varying the value, it is possible to eliminate the feeling of a finished race such that “the final display mode that is determined in advance is merely displayed”. In addition, while the change cycle is a fixed period, the timing at which the change stops is clear for the player, so that the player predicts to what extent the display will be at the change stop timing. It is also possible to do. That is, since the final display mode determined based on the numerical data can be predicted, the player's interest can be further attracted.

  In this embodiment, by adjusting the change cycle (t) of the display mode, the display mode of the hold display at a predetermined timing may be the final display mode determined based on the numerical data. it can.

  Further, in this embodiment, during the period from the start winning time to the start of the variable display corresponding to the starting win, the target hold at the predetermined timing is not necessarily made due to the change in the total hold memory number and the gaming state. The display mode of the display may not be the final display mode determined in advance. In such a case, as described above, the blackout effect is generated when the variable display corresponding to the target hold display is started. As a result, the visibility of the display mode of the target hold display is reduced, the player's interest is diverted from the target hold display, and the reliability of the roulette notice effect is prevented from being impaired. .

  Further, in this embodiment, the first special display mode and the second special display mode that may not be determined as the final display mode in the roulette notice effect, but may be determined as the final display form in the start prize notice effect, It is included in the type of display mode in the roulette notice effect. Thereby, the player can see the first special mode and the second special mode also in the roulette notice effect, and can improve the interest of the roulette notice effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, at the timing when the roulette notice effect is started, the time bar 1000 corresponding to the fixed timer value is displayed, and the length of the time bar 1000 corresponds to the decrease of the fixed timer value. It gradually becomes shorter (according to the progress of the roulette notice effect), and the length also becomes 0 when the fixed timer value becomes 0. According to this, the player can grasp the remaining time until a predetermined timing (timing when the variable display corresponding to the target hold display is started), and the length of the time bar 1000 is determined. It is possible to focus on what display mode is to be achieved at the timing of 0. Further, in consideration of the speed at which the length of the time bar 1000 is shortened and the change cycle of the display mode of the target hold display, what display mode is obtained when the length of the time bar 1000 becomes zero. It is also possible to create an interest in predicting this.

[2. Second Embodiment]
Next, differences between the gaming machine of the second embodiment and the first embodiment will be described. In 1st Embodiment, although the example which adjusts a change period (t) was demonstrated so that it might become a final display mode determined beforehand at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the hold display of a target was started, In the second embodiment, the change period (t) is a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), and is fixed. Then, the timing of starting the change of the display mode of the target hold display (specifically, from the timing of displaying the new hold display until the display mode is changed from the normal display mode to the specific display mode related to the roulette notice effect) Is adjusted so that the display mode of the target hold display becomes the predetermined final display mode at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the target hold display is started. And

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing roulette notice effect start processing according to the second embodiment. Instead of S1103 of the first embodiment, the processes of S1103A and A1103B are executed. In S1103A, the production control CPU 101 determines the timing at which the remaining time (T) becomes 0 based on the final display mode determined in S1102 and the remaining time (T) calculated in S1101 (in this embodiment, the target is suspended). The number of times that the display mode of the hold display is changed in the roulette notice effect so that the display mode of the target hold display becomes the final display mode at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the display is started) (number of changes (n)) And the timing which starts the change of the display mode of a hold display is determined. Here, the timing for starting the change of the display mode of the hold display is the first specific display related to the roulette notice effect for the hold display corresponding to the start win from the timing (start win prize timing) of displaying a new hold display. It is determined by ΔS, which is a period until display in the mode (in this embodiment, “E” display mode). Specifically, when the number of changes (n) is 7 or more and the change period (t) is fixed at 3 seconds, the remaining time (T) becomes 0 (in this embodiment, the target is displayed on hold). ΔS is determined so that the display mode of the target hold display becomes the final display mode at the timing when the corresponding variable display is started. Then, the production control CPU 101 sets the determined ΔS as the change start timer value (S1103B).

  Moreover, it replaces with S1104 of 1st Embodiment, and performs the process of S1104A. In S1104A, the production control CPU 101 displays a new hold display in the normal display mode. That is, unlike the first embodiment, it is not initially displayed in the specific display mode related to the roulette notice effect. Further, the processing corresponding to S1106 and S1107 of the first embodiment is not executed. That is, the time bar 1000 is not displayed and the change period timer is not set.

  Here, in the second embodiment, the blackout effect is started after the processing of S1111 is executed (S1112). This blackout effect is a period (S1312 to be described later) until the display mode of the target hold display changes to the first specific display mode (in this embodiment, “E” display mode) related to the roulette notice effect, that is, It shall be executed for a period until the roulette notice effect is started. As a result, during the period in which the target hold display is displayed in the normal display mode, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize that the hold display is in the normal display mode, and the player can be interested in the blackout effect. . Therefore, even when the target hold display changes from the normal display mode to the specific display mode related to the roulette notice effect, “the final display mode determined in advance by adjusting the timing of the change start is stopped. It is possible to prevent a feeling of a so-called race from being held without giving an indication that it is “too much”.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing roulette notice effect continuation processing according to the second embodiment. As described above, the roulette notice effect continuation process is executed when the roulette notice effect executing flag is set. The effect control CPU 101 subtracts the fixed timer value (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the change start timer has timed out (S1301A). If the change start timer has not timed out (N in S1301A), the production control CPU 101 subtracts the change start timer value (S1310), and whether or not the change start timer value after subtraction has become 0 (change start timer). (S1311). If the change start timer has not timed out (N in S1311), the roulette notice effect continuation process is terminated.

  If the change start timer has timed out (Y in S1311), that is, if the determined period ΔS has elapsed, the blackout effect is terminated (S1312), and the visibility of the effect image is improved. Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays the time bar 1000 corresponding to the confirmed timer value on the effect display device 9 (S1313). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control changes the display mode of the target hold display from the normal display mode to the first specific display mode (“E” display mode in this embodiment) related to the roulette notice effect (S1305), and the change cycle. A fixed timer value (3 seconds in this embodiment) is set as the timer value (S1306). Thus, until the change start timer times out, the display mode of the hold display remains the normal display mode, and when the change start timer times out, the display mode of the hold display becomes the specific display mode related to the roulette notice effect. Change. Then, when the blackout effect ends at this timing, the player can grasp the display mode of the target hold display.

  On the other hand, if the change start timer has timed out in S1301A (Y), that is, if the display mode of the target hold display has already become the specific display mode after the period of ΔS, The display is updated to shorten the length of the time bar 1000 displayed on the effect display device 9 (S1302). Next, the change period timer value is subtracted (S1303), and it is determined whether or not the change period timer value after subtraction has become 0, that is, whether or not it is the timing for changing the display mode of the target hold display ( S1304). If the change period timer has not timed out (N in S1304), the process ends. That is, the display mode of the target hold display is maintained. On the other hand, if the change cycle timer has timed out (Y in S1304), the display mode of the target hold display is changed to the next display mode (S1305), and a fixed timer value (this embodiment) is used as the change cycle timer value. 3 seconds) is set (S1306).

  Next, a specific example of the roulette notice effect according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 37 is a time chart showing the relationship between the timing of the start winning when the roulette notice effect is executed, the execution state of the variable display, and the display mode of the target hold display. FIG. 38 is an example of the effect image displayed on the effect display device 9 when the roulette notice effect is executed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 37 and FIG. 38 (a), the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs in the state where the variable display is executed when the total pending storage number is 2, and the total Assume that the number of reserved memories is 3.

  At this time, it is determined that the roulette notice effect is executed in the determination at the time of starting winning, and the “D” display mode is determined as the final display mode. In this case, the remaining time (T) from the start winning timing until the variable display corresponding to the target hold display is started is calculated, and at the timing when the remaining time (T) becomes zero, The number of changes (n) and the above-described ΔS are determined so that the display mode of the hold display becomes the final display mode. In this example, it is assumed that 8 is determined as the number of changes (n) and a predetermined period is determined as ΔS. Here, it is assumed that the change period (t) is a predetermined fixed time (for example, 3 seconds). As described above, the change order of the display mode of the roulette notice effect in this embodiment is “E” display mode → “D” display mode → “C” display mode → “B” display mode → “A” display. Aspect → first special display mode (“heat” character mode) → second special display mode (flame effect) → return to “E” display mode and repeat below.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 37 and FIG. 38 (b), the target hold display is displayed in the normal display mode in the hold display area 181 </ b> C corresponding to the total hold storage number = 3. Then, the blackout effect is executed based on being within the period of ΔS. This makes it difficult for the player to visually recognize the display mode of the target hold display as shown in FIG. At this time, the time bar 1000 is not displayed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 37 (0) and 38 (c), the display mode of the target hold display after the period of ΔS has elapsed is the first display mode related to the roulette notice effect from the normal display mode. With the change to the “E” display mode, the blackout effect ends and the player can grasp the display mode of the target hold display. At this timing, a time bar 1000 corresponding to the fixed timer value is also displayed. Thereafter, as the fixed timer value decreases, the length of the time bar 1000 decreases, and when the fixed timer value becomes 0, the length of the time bar 1000 also becomes 0.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 37 (0) and FIG. 38 (d), the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed after the display mode of the target hold display changes to the “E” display mode. ("615" here). Then, as shown in FIGS. 37 (1) and 38 (e), after the display mode of the target hold display changes to the “D” display mode in the symbol fixed stop period, the next variable display starts. In addition, it is assumed that the hold display in the hold display area 181 is shifted. Along with this, the total pending storage number = 2. The following effects are the same as in the first embodiment, and a description thereof is omitted.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the display mode of the hold display at the predetermined timing is adjusted based on the numerical data by adjusting the timing for starting the change of the display mode of the hold display. It can be set as an aspect.

  In this embodiment, the player grasps that the period in which the target hold display is in the normal display mode is the adjustment period before the start of the change in the roulette notice effect by executing the blackout notice effect. It is difficult. Thus, the player is prevented from having an impression that “the adjustment period is for setting the display mode of the hold display at the predetermined timing as the final display mode”. The blackout effect reduces the brightness of the entire effect image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is difficult to grasp the display mode of the target hold display by improving the brightness of the entire effect image (so-called whiteout effect). You may do it. In addition, it is not limited to the effects that reduce the visibility of these effect images, but it may attract the player's interest by performing effects such as the appearance of a specific character and divert the player's attention to the target hold display. Anyway.

[3. Third Embodiment]
Next, differences between the gaming machine of the third embodiment and the first embodiment will be described. In 1st Embodiment, although the example which adjusts a change period (t) was demonstrated so that it might become a final display mode determined beforehand at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the hold display of a target was started, In the third embodiment, it is assumed that the adjustment process is not performed so that the final display mode is determined in advance at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the target hold display is started. In the third embodiment, in the determination at the time of a start winning prize, a plurality of types of display modes for holding display in the roulette notice effect are selected, and the roulette notice effect is executed using only the display type of the selected type.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing roulette notice effect start processing according to the third embodiment. Instead of S1102 and S1103 of the first embodiment, the process of S1102A is executed. In S1102A, a plurality of types of display modes of the target hold display are determined based on the new scheduled change pattern stored in the start winning command storage area. Specifically, in S1102A, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number for determining the display mode from a predetermined storage area formed in the RAM. Based on the variation pattern corresponding to the latest variation-scheduled pattern command stored in the start winning command storage area and the display mode determination table of FIG. To do.

  In S1102A, it is determined whether the extracted random number is in the range of “E”, “D”, “C” display mode, or “C”, “B”, “A” display mode in accordance with the change scheduled pattern command. judge. In this example, when the change scheduled pattern command indicates “non-reach loss”, the display mode is determined as “E”, “D”, and “C” at a rate of 90%, and “C” and “B” at a rate of 10%. “A” display mode is determined. Further, when the change scheduled pattern command indicates “Leach Loss”, the display mode is determined as “E”, “D”, “C” at a rate of 70%, and “C”, “B”, “A” at a rate of 30%. The display mode is determined. In addition, when the change scheduled pattern command indicates “big hit”, the display mode is determined as “E”, “D”, “C” at a rate of 10%, and “C”, “B”, “A” at a rate of 90%. The display mode is determined.

  Thus, in 3rd Embodiment, three types are determined at the same timing as a display mode used for a roulette notice effect. Here, the “C”, “B”, and “A” display modes are set with higher reliability than the “E”, “D”, and “C” display modes. When the display mode is determined as “C”, “B”, or “A”, the display mode of the hold display is “at a predetermined timing (timing when the variable display corresponding to the target hold display is started)”. The reliability is the same regardless of whether the display mode is “C”, “B”, or “A”. Similarly, when the display mode is determined to be “E”, “D”, or “C”, the display mode of the hold display is determined at a predetermined timing (a timing when the variable display corresponding to the target hold display is started). The reliability is the same regardless of whether the “E” display mode, the “D” display mode, or the “C” display mode is determined. That is, by selecting a plurality of types of display modes having the same reliability or within a predetermined range in advance, and setting them as the types of display modes in the roulette notice effect, any display mode is determined at a predetermined timing. Even so, the reliability is not greatly impaired.

  In this embodiment, an example in which three types of display modes are determined at the same timing has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. After determining one of the “A” display modes as the final display mode, a display mode with a reliability close to the final display mode (for example, when the “B” display mode is determined as the final display mode, “C "Display mode" and "A" display mode) may be selected, and the roulette notice effect may be executed according to the final display mode and the selected display mode. By doing this, even if the display mode of the target hold display does not become the predetermined final display mode at a predetermined timing, the display mode with the reliability close to the final display mode is determined. (For example, even if the “B” display mode determined as the final display mode is not fixed, the “C” display mode or the “A” display mode with a close reliability will be fixed). Reliability is not greatly impaired.

  In the third embodiment, the process of S1104A is executed instead of S1104 of the first embodiment. In S1104A, the effect control CPU 101 displays the hold display of the display mode of any one of the determined multiple types as a new hold display. In this embodiment, when the type of display mode is determined as “E”, “D”, or “C” display mode, “E” display mode → “D” display mode → “C” The display mode of the hold display is changed in the order of the mode → “E” display mode and the following repetition. Accordingly, in S1104A, the hold display in the “E” display mode is displayed as a new hold display. In this embodiment, when the type of display mode is determined as “C”, “B”, or “A” display mode, “C” display mode → B display mode → A display mode → Return to the “C” display mode and repeat the following steps to change the display mode of the hold display. Accordingly, in S1104A, the hold display in the “C” display mode is displayed as a new hold display.

  Next, a specific example of the roulette notice effect according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is a time chart showing the relationship between the timing of the start winning when the roulette notice effect is executed, the execution state of the variable display, and the display mode of the target hold display.

  First, it is assumed that the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs in the state where the variable display is executed when the total reserved memory number is 2, and the total reserved memory number becomes 3.

  At this time, it is determined that the roulette notice effect is executed in the determination at the time of starting winning, and “C”, “B”, and “A” display modes are determined as display mode types. Then, as the variable display progresses, the display mode changes to return to "C" display mode-> "B" display mode-> "A" display mode-> "C" display mode and repeat below. Then, the change in the display mode is stopped at a predetermined timing (timing in which the variable display corresponding to the target hold display is started in the third embodiment). In the example of FIG. 41, the display mode of the target hold display is the “C” display mode at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the target hold display is started.

  In this way, the display mode of the hold display when the change of the display mode of the target hold display is stopped is changed to the numerical data (the jackpot determination random number, the variation pattern type determination random number, the variation pattern determination The display mode of the hold display changes at a constant interval and can be set to any one of a plurality of types of display modes determined based on a random number). In this embodiment, a predetermined timing (in this embodiment) When the change stops at the timing at which the variable display corresponding to the target hold display is started), the player becomes interested in what kind of display mode the timing will be, and the interest can be improved. it can.

  In the third embodiment, as in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the change cycle and the change start timing are adjusted so that the display mode of the hold display at the predetermined timing becomes the final display mode. Since control is unnecessary, processing can be simplified. Also, in the third embodiment, when the variable display of the target hold display is started, it is confirmed whether or not the display mode is the final display mode as in the first and second embodiments. If it is not the final display mode, the process of selecting the process table corresponding to the blackout effect at the start of the change (the process of S2012 and S2013) is not necessary, and the process can be simplified. Specifically, in the third embodiment, since the process proceeds to S2003 after the process of S2011, a process table corresponding to the blackout effect at the time of variable disclosure is unnecessary.

[4. Modified example]
In the gaming machine according to the first to third embodiments, the roulette notice effect is executed for the hold display displayed in the hold display area 181, and the hold display is shifted to the fluctuation corresponding display area 180. An example in which the display mode of the change correspondence display does not change after being displayed as the change correspondence display has been described. Not only in such a form, but also after the target hold display is shifted to the fluctuation corresponding display area 180 and displayed as the fluctuation corresponding display as in the first to third modifications shown below, the fluctuations The display mode of the correspondence display may be changed. That is, after the variable display corresponding to the hold display, which is the target of the roulette notice effect, is started, the roulette notice effect may be continued for the change corresponding display corresponding to the variable display. Thus, when the display mode of the variation correspondence display is changed, the predetermined timing within the period in which the variation display corresponding to the variation correspondence display is executed (for example, the timing when the left symbol stops). Thus, it is preferable to stop the change of the display mode of the variation correspondence display and to fix the display mode. In the following description, the fluctuation corresponding display that is the target of the roulette notice effect may be referred to as the target fluctuation corresponding display, and the variable display corresponding to the fluctuation corresponding display that is the target of the roulette notice effect is targeted. May be referred to as a variable display.

[4-1. First Modification]
Hereinafter, the first modification will be described with respect to differences from the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 42, in the first modification, in the roulette notice effect start process, the process of S1101A is executed instead of S1101 of the first embodiment.

(1) Specifically, in S1101A, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the value of the variation time timer and specifies the remaining variation time of the variation display being executed. (2) Further, the effect control CPU 101 extracts all the change schedule pattern commands stored in the start winning command storage area, and the change time corresponding to the change schedule pattern commands excluding the latest change schedule pattern command. To calculate the total time. For example, if the change scheduled pattern commands are stored in the storage areas 1 to 4 of the start winning command storage area, the total time of the three change times corresponding to the change scheduled pattern commands from the storage areas 1 to 3 is calculated. calculate. (3) Further, in this embodiment, after the special symbol variation display is completed and the display result is derived and displayed, the next variation display is not started for a certain period of time (referred to as the symbol fixed stop period). The state where the result is displayed is maintained. This symbol fixed stop period is, for example, 0.6 seconds. During the period from the start winning timing to the start of the variation display corresponding to the start winning, it is executed before the variation display corresponding to the start winning including the variation display executed at the start winning. There will be a symbol fixed stop period of variable display, that is, a symbol fixed stop period corresponding to the total number of pending storages. This symbol fixed stop period is also taken into consideration in the calculation of the remaining time (T). (4) Further, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 stops the left production symbol in the variation pattern specified by each variation pattern command and each variation scheduled pattern command (for example, xx seconds have elapsed from the start of variation). Or the timing of the remaining fluctuation time xx seconds) is stored. Based on this, the CPU 101 for effect control specifies the period from the start of change to the stop of the left effect symbol in the change pattern specified by the latest change scheduled pattern command.

  Then, the total time of (1) to (4) is calculated as the remaining time (T) until a predetermined timing (the left symbol stop timing in the variation display corresponding to the variation variation display of the target). For example, in S1101A, the remaining variation time of the variation display being executed is 5 seconds, the total pending storage number is 4, and the variation planned pattern stored in the storage areas 1 to 3 of the start winning command storage area All of the variation patterns specified by the command are non-reach PA1-2 (special symbol variation time is 8 seconds), When the stop timing of the left effect symbol is 10 seconds after the start of fluctuation, the remaining time (T) is 5+ (8 × 3) + (0.6 × 4) + 10 = 41.4 seconds.

  By calculating the remaining time (T) in this way, in S1103, when the remaining time (T) becomes 0, that is, at the timing when the left effect symbol stops in the target variation display, the variation corresponding display is performed. The number of changes (n) and the change period (t) are determined so that the display mode becomes the final display mode.

  As shown in FIG. 43, in the first modification, in the effect symbol variation start processing, processing corresponding to S2010 and S2011 of the first embodiment is not executed, and instead of S2012 and S2013 of the first embodiment. , S2012A and S2013A are executed.

 In S2002, when [the roulette notice effect executing flag is set and the target flag corresponding to the hold display area 181A in the display control table is set] (Y in S2002), that is, the target fluctuation display In the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern command read out in S2000, the effect control CPU 101 uses the final display in which the variation-corresponding display mode at the stop timing of the left effect symbol is determined in advance. It is determined whether or not it becomes an aspect (S2012A). For example, when the period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the left effect symbol and the fixed timer value match, it is determined that the final display mode is reached, and when it does not match, it is determined that the final display mode is not set. good. If the variation corresponding display becomes the final display mode at the stop timing of the left effect symbol (Y in S2012A), the process proceeds to S2003.

  On the other hand, in S2012A, when the variation corresponding display does not become the final display mode at the stop timing of the left effect symbol (N in S2012A), the effect control CPU 101 executes in a period including the change pattern and the stop timing of the left effect symbol. A process table corresponding to the blackout effect to be selected is selected (S2013A). Then, the process proceeds to S2020.

  Thus, even when the display mode does not become a predetermined final display mode at the stop timing of the left effect symbol in the target variation display, the player displays the display at the stop timing of the left effect symbol as a result. It will be mistaken that the mode is the final display mode determined in advance. The final display mode of the variable correspondence display suggests the reliability to the player, but such misperception causes the reliability of the roulette notice effect to be impaired and the interest is reduced. Will end up. In this embodiment, as shown in S2013A, a blackout effect that reduces the visibility of the entire effect image including the image of the lower display area 18c is executed at the timing when the display mode of the target variation correspondence display is determined. . As a result, while attracting the player's interest in the blackout effect, it is difficult to grasp the display mode of the target variation correspondence display, and the reliability of the roulette notice effect is prevented from being impaired. The blackout effect reduces the brightness of the entire effect image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is difficult to grasp the display mode of the target hold display by improving the brightness of the entire effect image (so-called whiteout effect). You may do it. In addition, it is not limited to the effects that reduce the visibility of these effect images, but it may attract the player's interest by performing effects such as the appearance of a specific character and divert the player's attention to the target hold display. Anyway.

  As shown in FIG. 44, in the first modification, in the effect symbol variation process, the processes of S3002A and S3020A to S3022A are executed in addition to the process of the first embodiment. Subsequent to the processing of S3002, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not [the roulette notice effect executing flag is set and the target flag corresponding to the fluctuation corresponding display 180 in the display control table is set]. (S3002A). That is, it is confirmed whether or not the change display is a target of the roulette notice effect. If it is not in the state [the roulette notice effect execution flag is set and the target flag corresponding to the fluctuation corresponding display 180 in the display control table is set] (N in S3002A), that is, the fluctuation corresponding display is displayed. If it is not the target of the roulette notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S3003.

  On the other hand, in S3002A, when [the roulette notice effect executing flag is set and the target flag corresponding to the fluctuation corresponding display 180 in the display control table is set] (Y in S3002A), that is, the fluctuation corresponding When the display is the target of the roulette notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the variation time timer and confirms whether or not it is the stop timing of the left effect symbol (S3020A). If it is not the stop timing of the left effect symbol (N in S3020A), the process proceeds to S3003. On the other hand, when it is the stop timing of the left effect symbol (Y in S3020A), the effect control CPU 101 resets the roulette notice effect executing flag (S3021A). As a result, the change of the display mode of the target variation correspondence display is stopped and the display mode is fixed. Then, the effect control CPU 101 deletes the time bar 1000 displayed on the effect display device 9 from the screen (S3022A), and proceeds to S3003.

  Next, a specific example of the roulette notice effect according to the first modification will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 45 is a time chart showing the relationship between the timing of the start winning when the roulette notice effect is executed, the execution state of the fluctuation display, and the display mode of the target hold display and the fluctuation correspondence display. 46 and 47 are examples of effect images displayed on the effect display device 9 when the roulette notice effect is executed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 45 and FIG. 46 (a), the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs in the state where the variable display is executed when the total pending storage number is 2, and the total Assume that the number of reserved memories is 3.

  At this time, it is determined that the roulette notice effect is executed in the determination at the time of starting winning, and the “C” display mode is determined as the final display mode. In this case, the remaining time (T) until the left effect symbol in the target variation display is stopped from the start winning timing is calculated, and at the timing when the remaining time (T) becomes 0, the target variation The number of changes (n) and the change period (t) are determined so that the display mode of the corresponding display becomes the final display mode. In this example, it is assumed that 9 is determined as the number of changes (n), and a fixed time of 2 seconds to 3 seconds is determined as the change period (t). As described above, the change order of the display mode of the roulette notice effect in this embodiment is “E” display mode → “D” display mode → “C” display mode → “B” display mode → “A” display. Aspect → first special display mode (“heat” character mode) → second special display mode (flame effect) → return to “E” display mode and repeat below.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 45 (0) and FIG. 46 (b), the target hold display is displayed in the hold display area 181C corresponding to the total hold storage number = 3. In addition, a time bar 1000 corresponding to the fixed timer value at this time is also displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 46 (c) to FIG. 47 (n), when the fixed timer value decreases as the fixed timer value decreases and the fixed timer value becomes 0, the time bar The length of 1000 is also zero. 45 (0) and 46 (b), the display mode of the target hold display is the “E” display mode which is the first display mode related to the roulette notice effect. Next, as shown in FIGS. 45 (0) and 46 (c), it is assumed that the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed without changing the display mode of the target hold display (here, “615”). "). Then, as shown in FIGS. 45 (1) and 46 (d), after the display mode of the target hold display changes to the “D” display mode in the symbol fixed stop period, the next variable display starts. In addition, it is assumed that the hold display in the hold display area 181 is shifted. Along with this, the total pending storage number = 2.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 45 (2) and 46 (e), the display mode of the target hold display changes to the “C” display mode, and then (3) and FIG. 46 (f) in FIG. As shown in FIG. 45, the display mode of the target hold display changes to the “B” display mode. Further, as shown in FIGS. 45 (4) and 46 (g), the display mode of the target hold display is “ It is assumed that the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed after changing to the “A” display mode (here, “278”). Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (4) and FIG. 46 (h), in the symbol fixed stop period, the next variation display is started without changing the display mode of the target hold display, and the hold display is performed. Assume that the hold display in the area 181 is shifted. Along with this, the total pending storage number = 1.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 45 (5) and 47 (i), the display mode of the target hold display changes to the first special display mode (“heat” character mode), and then (6) in FIG. ) And FIG. 47 (j), the display mode of the target hold display changes to the second special display mode (flame effect mode), and is further shown in FIG. 45 (7) and FIG. 47 (k). As described above, it is assumed that the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed after the display mode of the target hold display changes to the “E” display mode (here, “591”). Then, as shown in FIGS. 45 (8) and 47 (l), in the symbol fixed stop period, after the display mode of the target hold display changes to the “D” display mode, it corresponds to the target hold display. It is assumed that the change display is started and the hold display in the hold display area 181 is shifted to the change corresponding display area 180. Along with this, the total pending storage number = 0.

  Here, in this embodiment, even after the target hold display is shifted to the fluctuation-corresponding display area 180, the change of the display mode related to the roulette notice effect is continued with the fluctuation-corresponding display as a target. In this example, as shown in FIGS. 45 (9) and 47 (m), after the target fluctuation display is started, the display mode of the target fluctuation correspondence display changes to the “C” display mode. Yes. Then, as shown in FIGS. 45 (9) and 47 (n), the change of the display mode of the variation corresponding display is stopped and the display mode is determined at the stop timing of the left effect symbol in the target variation display. It will be.

  In this example, at the timing, the length of the time bar 1000 becomes 0 as the fixed timer value becomes 0. That is, the actual period from the start winning to the stop of the left effect symbol in the target variation display corresponding to the start winning matches the remaining time (T) calculated at the start winning, The display mode of the target variation correspondence display at the timing is the final display mode determined at the time of starting winning. In this example, by executing an effect in which an arrow image 1001 is stabbed on the target variation correspondence display at the timing when the fixed timer value becomes 0 (the time when the length of the time bar 1000 becomes 0), The player is informed that the display mode of the roulette notice effect has been confirmed.

  After the display mode of the change correspondence display is determined, the change display of the effect symbol is continued and the display result is derived and displayed. 47 (o) and 47 (p), the reach effect is executed in the variable display corresponding to the target hold display, and the big hit symbol (here, “777”) is derived and displayed as the display result.

  In this way, the display mode of the variation correspondence display when the change of the display mode of the target variation correspondence display is stopped is changed to numerical data (a jackpot determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, a variation pattern extracted at the time of starting winning) The final display mode determined based on the random number for determination) can be set, and the display mode of the hold display and the change-corresponding display changes at regular intervals, and a predetermined timing (in this embodiment) When the change stops at the timing of the left effect display in the target variation display), the player becomes interested in what display mode will be obtained at the timing, and the interest can be improved.

  In particular, since the change cycle is set to be a constant interval and the timing at which the change stops is clear for the player, “the final display mode of the change correspondence display is determined in advance, and the change cycle and change stop. By varying the timing as appropriate, it is possible to eliminate the feeling of a finished race such as “the final display mode that is determined in advance is merely displayed”. In addition, while the change cycle is a fixed period, the timing at which the change stops is clear for the player, so that the player predicts to what extent the display will be at the change stop timing. It is also possible to do. That is, since the final display mode determined based on the numerical data can be predicted, the player's interest can be further attracted.

  Further, in this embodiment, by adjusting the change cycle (t) of the display mode, the display mode of the fluctuation-corresponding display at a predetermined timing is set as the final display mode determined based on the numerical data. Can do.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the period from the start winning prize until the left effect symbol in the target fluctuation display corresponding to the starting prize is stopped, it is not necessarily determined in advance due to the change in the total number of pending storage and the gaming state. In some cases, the display mode of the target variation correspondence display at the timing may not be the final display mode determined in advance. In such a case, as described above, the stop timing of the left effect design in the target variation display is set as follows. By executing the blackout effect during the included period, the visibility of the target variation correspondence display is reduced, and the player's interest is diverted from the target variation correspondence display, and the reliability of the roulette announcement effect is impaired. I try to prevent that.

  Further, in this embodiment, the first special display mode and the second special display mode that may not be determined as the final display mode in the roulette notice effect, but may be determined as the final display form in the start prize notice effect, It is included in the type of display mode in the roulette notice effect. Thereby, the player can see the first special mode and the second special mode also in the roulette notice effect, and can improve the interest of the roulette notice effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, at the timing when the roulette notice effect is started, the time bar 1000 corresponding to the fixed timer value is displayed, and the length of the time bar 1000 corresponds to the decrease of the fixed timer value. It gradually becomes shorter (according to the progress of the roulette notice effect), and the length also becomes 0 when the fixed timer value becomes 0. According to this, the player can grasp the remaining time until a predetermined timing (the timing of stopping the left effect symbol in the target variation display), and the length of the time bar 1000 becomes zero. It is possible to pay attention to what kind of display mode is obtained at different timings. Also, in consideration of the speed at which the length of the time bar 1000 is shortened and the change period of the display mode of the target hold display and the variation-corresponding display, at what timing the time bar 1000 becomes zero It is also possible to create an interest in predicting whether the display mode will be achieved.

[4-2. Second Modification]
Hereinafter, the second modification will be described with respect to differences from the second embodiment. In the second modified example, in the roulette notice effect starting process, the process of S1101A shown in FIG. 42 is executed instead of S1101 of FIG. The processing in S1101A is the same as that described in the first modification. Thereby, in S1103A of FIG. 35, the display mode of the variation correspondence display becomes the final display mode at the timing when the remaining time (T) becomes 0, that is, at the timing when the left effect symbol stops in the target variation display. The change start timing (ΔS) is determined.

  In the second modification, in the effect symbol variation start process, the processes corresponding to S2010 and S2011 in FIG. 27 are not executed, and instead of S2012 and S2013 in FIG. 27, the processes in S2012A and S2013A shown in FIG. Execute. The processing in S2012A and S2013A is the same as that described in the first modification.

  In the second modification, in the effect symbol variation process, in addition to the process of FIG. 30, the processes of S3002A and S3020A to S3022A of FIG. 44 are executed. The processes in S3002A and S3020A to S3022A are the same as those described in the first modification.

  Next, a specific example of the roulette notice effect according to the second modification will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 48 is a time chart showing the relationship between the timing of the start winning when the roulette notice effect is executed, the execution status of the fluctuation display, and the display mode of the target hold display and the fluctuation correspondence display.

  First, it is assumed that the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs in the state where the variable display is executed when the total reserved memory number is 2, and the total reserved memory number becomes 3.

  At this time, it is determined that the roulette notice effect is executed in the determination at the time of starting winning, and the “C” display mode is determined as the final display mode. In this case, the remaining time (T) until the left effect symbol is stopped in the target variation display from the start winning timing is calculated, and at the timing when the remaining time (T) becomes 0, the target variation The number of changes (n) and the above-described ΔS are determined so that the display mode of the corresponding display becomes the final display mode. In this example, it is assumed that 9 is determined as the number of changes (n) and a predetermined period is determined as ΔS. Here, it is assumed that the change period (t) is a predetermined fixed time (for example, 3 seconds). As described above, the change order of the display mode of the roulette notice effect in this embodiment is “E” display mode → “D” display mode → “C” display mode → “B” display mode → “A” display. Aspect → first special display mode (“heat” character mode) → second special display mode (flame effect) → return to “E” display mode and repeat below.

  Next, the target hold display is displayed in the normal display mode in the hold display area 181C corresponding to the total hold storage number = 3. Then, the blackout effect is executed based on being within the period of ΔS. This makes it difficult for the player to visually recognize the display mode of the target hold display. At this time, the time bar 1000 is not displayed. Then, as the ΔS period elapses and the display mode of the target hold display changes from the normal display mode to the “E” display mode, which is the first display mode related to the roulette notice effect, the blackout effect ends. The player can grasp the display mode of the target hold display. At this timing, a time bar 1000 corresponding to the fixed timer value is also displayed. Thereafter, as the fixed timer value decreases, the length of the time bar 1000 decreases, and when the fixed timer value becomes 0, the length of the time bar 1000 also becomes 0.

  Next, it is assumed that the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed after the display mode of the target hold display changes to the “E” display mode. And in the symbol fixed stop period, after the display mode of the target hold display is changed to the “D” display mode, the next variable display is started and the hold display in the hold display area 181 is shifted. To do. Along with this, the total pending storage number = 2. The following effects are the same as in the first modification, and the description is omitted.

  As described above, in this embodiment, by adjusting the timing for starting the change in the display mode of the hold display, the display mode of the fluctuation correspondence display at the predetermined timing is determined based on the numerical data. It can be set as a display mode.

  In this embodiment, the player grasps that the period in which the target hold display is in the normal display mode is the adjustment period before the start of the change in the roulette notice effect by executing the blackout notice effect. It is difficult. Thus, the player is prevented from having an impression that “this is an adjustment period for setting the display mode of the change correspondence display at a predetermined timing to be the final display mode”. The blackout effect reduces the brightness of the entire effect image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is difficult to grasp the display mode of the target hold display by improving the brightness of the entire effect image (so-called whiteout effect). You may do it. In addition, it is not limited to the effects that reduce the visibility of these effect images, but it may attract the player's interest by performing effects such as the appearance of a specific character and divert the player's attention to the target hold display. Anyway.

[4-3. Third Modification]
Hereinafter, the third modification will be described with respect to differences from the third embodiment. In the third modified example, in the roulette notice effect start process, the process of S1101A shown in FIG. 42 is executed instead of S1101 of FIG. The processing in S1101A is the same as that described in the first modification.

  In the third modification, in the effect symbol variation start process, the process proceeds to S2003 after the execution of S2001 in FIG. That is, the processes corresponding to S2002 and S2010 to S2013 are not executed.

  In the third modification, in the effect symbol variation process, in addition to the process of FIG. 30, the processes of S3002A and S3020A to S3022A of FIG. 44 are executed. The processes in S3002A and S3020A to S3022A are the same as those described in the first modification.

  Next, a specific example of the roulette notice effect according to the third modification will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 49 is a time chart showing the relationship between the timing of the start winning when the roulette notice effect is executed, the execution status of the fluctuation display, and the display mode of the target hold display and the fluctuation correspondence display.

  First, it is assumed that the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs in the state where the variable display is executed when the total reserved memory number is 2, and the total reserved memory number becomes 3.

  At this time, it is determined that the roulette notice effect is executed in the determination at the time of starting winning, and “C”, “B”, and “A” display modes are determined as display mode types. Then, as the variable display progresses, the display mode changes to return to "C" display mode-> "B" display mode-> "A" display mode-> "C" display mode and repeat below. And the change of a display mode is stopped at a predetermined timing (the timing of stopping the left effect symbol in the target variable display in the third modification). In the example of FIG. 49, at the timing when the left effect symbol in the target variation display is stopped, the variation-corresponding display mode is the “B” display mode.

  In this way, the display mode of the variation correspondence display when the change of the display mode of the target variation correspondence display is stopped is changed to numerical data (a jackpot determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, a variation pattern extracted at the time of starting winning) The display mode of the hold display or the change correspondence display changes at a constant interval and can be set to any one of a plurality of types of display modes determined on the basis of the random number for determination). By stopping the change at the timing of the left effect display in the target variation display in this embodiment, the player becomes interested in what kind of display mode is expected at the timing, and is interested. Can be improved.

  In the third modification, the change cycle and the change start timing are adjusted so that the display mode of the hold display at the predetermined timing becomes the final display mode, as in the first and second modifications. Since control is unnecessary, processing can be simplified. Further, in the third modified example, whether or not the display mode at the stop timing of the left effect symbol becomes the final display mode as in the first and second modified examples when the target variation display is started. If it is not the final display mode, the process of selecting the process table corresponding to the blackout effect at the time of the left effect symbol stop (the process of S2012 and S2013) becomes unnecessary, and the process is simplified. Can do.

[4-4. Other variations]
In the above example, as shown in (A1) and (A2) of FIG. 50, the target variation display is started at the timing of stopping the change of the display mode of the hold display or the variation correspondence display in the roulette notice effect. Examples of timing (first embodiment to third embodiment) and timing when the left effect symbol is stopped in the target variation display as shown in (B1) and (B2) of FIG. 50 (first modification) The example of the third modification) has been described. However, the timing at which the display mode of the target is determined is not limited to these timings. For example, the change in the display mode of the target variation-corresponding display is stopped at the timing when the right effect design is stopped in the target variation display. The display mode may be fixed. In addition, the change in the display mode of the target hold display stops at the timing when the symbol fixed stop period before the target variation display is started (that is, the timing when the variation display before the target variation display ends). The display mode may be confirmed. In addition, when a so-called pseudo-continuous variation is performed in which the effect symbol temporarily stops and the variation is resumed during target variation display, the change in the display mode of the target variation correspondence display at the timing when the effect symbol temporarily stops May be stopped and the display mode may be determined. In addition, the change of the display mode of the target variation correspondence display may be stopped and the display mode may be determined at the timing when the reach state is established during the target variation display. As described above, the timing at which the display mode of the target hold display or the variation-corresponding display is determined may be a timing that allows the player to specify.

  In the above example, the example in which the order in which the display mode changes in the roulette notice effect is described in advance. However, the order in which the display mode changes is not limited to this. You may make it differ. For example, when the determination result at the time of winning a prize is a big hit, it is called “E” display mode → “D” display mode →. As described above, the reliability may be changed in the order of gradually improving. On the other hand, when the determination result at the time of winning is out of place, it is referred to as “A” display mode → “B” display mode →... As described above, the reliability may be changed in the order of gradually decreasing.

  Moreover, you may make it change the change period of the display mode of a hold display or a fluctuation | variation corresponding | compatible display according to the determination result at the time of start winning, etc. For example, if the determination result at the time of winning a prize is a big hit, the change period is lengthened at a higher rate than the case where the determination result at the time of winning is lost, while the determination result at the time of winning is lost. The change period may be shortened at a higher rate than when the winning determination result is a big hit.

  In the above example, the example in which the display mode when the roulette notice effect is started is described in advance, but the display mode when the roulette notice effect is started depends on the determination result at the start winning prize etc. May be different. For example, when the determination result at the time of winning a prize is a big hit, the “A” display mode may be started at a higher rate than when the determination result at the time of winning is out of place. On the other hand, when the determination result at the time of winning is out of place, the “E” display mode may be started at a higher rate than when the determination result at winning is a big hit.

  In the above example, the example in which the roulette notice effect changes the display mode of the hold display by changing the character or effect applied to the hold display has been described. You may make it perform the prefetch notice effect of the aspect shown. As shown in (1), the hold display 2000 is divided into five areas A to E from the center, and a pointer pointing to any of the areas A to E is provided above the hold display 2000. ing. Then, when the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in (2), the hold display 2000 rotates clockwise around the center, so that the area pointed to by the pointer 2001 changes at constant intervals (that is, selected). Display mode changes at regular intervals). Then, as shown in (3), the pointer 2001 is reached when a predetermined timing for stopping the change of the display mode (for example, a target variation start timing or a left effect symbol stop timing in target variation display) is reached. Is determined as the final display mode (here, “B” display mode), and as shown in (4), the hold display of the determined final display mode is displayed.

  In the above example, in order to set the target display mode at a predetermined timing as the final display mode, the change period is adjusted in the first embodiment or the first modification, and in the second embodiment or the second modification. Although an example of adjusting the change start timing has been described, both the change period and the change start timing may be adjusted. Further, by adjusting only the number of changes without adjusting the change period and the change start timing, the target display mode at a predetermined timing may be set to the determined final display mode. For example, the change cycle is fixed to 3 seconds as in the second embodiment (second modification), and the timing for starting the change of the display mode of the target hold display is the same as in the first embodiment (first modification) or The remaining time (T) until a predetermined timing based on the change in the display mode of the target in the determined order when the start prize is received as in the third embodiment (third modification). , And how many times the display mode changes until the time when the remaining time becomes 0 may be calculated to determine the first display mode of the target.

  In the above example, the target display mode is constant on the basis of the timing of the start winning prize (the timing of the starting prize in the first and third embodiments, the timing delayed from the starting prize in the second embodiment for a predetermined period). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing for starting the change in the display mode of the target may be the timing after the start winning prize. For example, the change may be started at the timing when the hold display in the hold display area 181 is shifted after the target hold display is displayed.

  In the above example, the example in which the time bar 1000 is displayed as means for notifying the timing at which the display mode of the target hold display or the fluctuation correspondence display is determined has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Countdown display (10, 9, 8,..., 0) may be performed, or the timing at which the display mode is determined may be notified by sound output from the speaker 27. Moreover, you may make it alert | report the timing in which a display mode is decided by changing the light emission mode of LED28. In addition, the player can roughly grasp the timing at which the display mode of the target hold display or the variable correspondence display is determined by the number of the hold display (total number of hold storages) displayed in the hold display area 181. Is possible.

  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 has been 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 reach (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. 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.

  The present invention is preferably applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 18c Total holding memory display part 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
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Claims (4)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player,
Hold storage means capable of storing information relating to variable display as hold storage;
A hold display means for displaying a hold display capable of specifying the number of the hold memories on a display unit;
Pre-determining means for determining whether to control to the specific gaming state;
Prefetch determination means for determining whether or not the specific gaming state is controlled before determination by the prior determination means;
Final display mode determination means for determining the final display mode of the hold display according to the determination by the prefetch determination unit, with respect to the hold display that is the target of the change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display at regular intervals;
Change effect execution means for executing the change effect for the hold display for which the final display mode is determined;
A change ending means for ending the change of the display mode of the hold display at a predetermined timing accompanying execution of variable display corresponding to the hold display to be the target of ending the change effect;
Adjusting means for adjusting the change effect so that the display mode of the hold display displayed at the timing by the change ending unit becomes the final display mode ;
With
When the change effect is executed and the final display mode of the hold display is displayed, and when the display mode of the hold display becomes the special display mode without executing the change effect, the control is performed in the specific gaming state. a gaming machine expected degree of difference is characterized by different of Rukoto. A gaming machine that performs variable display and controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player,
Hold storage means capable of storing information relating to variable display as hold storage;
A hold display means for displaying a hold display capable of specifying the number of the hold memories on a display unit;
Pre-determining means for determining whether to control to the specific gaming state;
Prefetch determination means for determining whether or not the specific gaming state is controlled before determination by the prior determination means;
A display mode determination unit that determines a plurality of types of display modes in the change effect according to the determination by the prefetch determination unit with respect to the hold display that is a target of the change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display at regular intervals;
Change effect execution means for executing the change effect for the hold display for which the display mode is determined;
A change ending means for ending the change of the display mode of the hold display at a predetermined timing accompanying execution of variable display corresponding to the hold display to be the target of ending the change effect ;
With
When the change of the display mode ends after the change effect is executed, and when the display mode of the hold display becomes the special display mode without executing the change effect, the specific game state is controlled. game machine that degree of expectation is characterized by different of Rukoto. A gaming machine that performs variable display and controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player,
Hold storage means capable of storing information relating to variable display as hold storage;
A hold display means for displaying a hold display capable of specifying the number of the hold memories on a display unit;
Variable display corresponding display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in a predetermined area as a variable display corresponding display when starting variable display;
Pre-determining means for determining whether to control to the specific gaming state;
Prefetch determination means for determining whether or not the specific gaming state is controlled before determination by the prior determination means;
A final display mode determining means for determining a final display mode of the variable display corresponding display to be a target of a change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display or the variable display compatible display at regular intervals according to the determination by the prefetch determination unit; ,
The change effect is started with respect to the hold display before being displayed as the variable display corresponding display, and when the hold display targeted for the change effect is displayed as the variable display support display, the variable display support display is displayed. Change effect execution means for continuing the change effect as a target;
A change ending means for ending the change of the display mode of the variable display corresponding display at a predetermined timing associated with the execution of the variable display corresponding to the variable display compatible display for which the change effect is to be ended;
Adjusting means for adjusting the change effect so that the display mode of the variable display corresponding display displayed at the timing by the change ending unit becomes the final display mode ;
With
When the change display is executed and the final display mode of the variable display corresponding display is displayed, and when the display mode of the variable display support display becomes the special display mode without executing the change display. gaming machine expectation controlled by the gaming state is characterized by different of Rukoto. A gaming machine that performs variable display and controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player,
Hold storage means capable of storing information relating to variable display as hold storage;
A hold display means for displaying a hold display capable of specifying the number of the hold memories on a display unit;
Variable display corresponding display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in a predetermined area as a variable display corresponding display when starting variable display;
Pre-determining means for determining whether to control to the specific gaming state;
Prefetch determination means for determining whether or not the specific gaming state is controlled before determination by the prior determination means;
With respect to the hold display and the variable display corresponding display that are the target of the change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display or the variable display corresponding display at regular intervals, a plurality of types of display modes in the change effect are determined by the prefetch determination unit. A display mode determining means for determining according to
The change effect is started for the hold display, and when the hold display that is the target of the change effect is displayed as the variable display corresponding display in the predetermined area, the change effect is displayed for the variable display support display. Change production execution means to continue,
A change ending means for ending the change of the display mode of the variable display corresponding display at a predetermined timing associated with the execution of the variable display corresponding to the variable display compatible display for which the change effect is to be ended ;
With
Control is made to the specific gaming state when the change of the display mode ends after the change effect is executed and when the display mode of the variable display corresponding display becomes the special display mode without the change effect being executed. a gaming machine expected degree of difference is characterized by different of Rukoto.

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