JP6429947B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention performs a variable display relates controllable gaming machine to an advantageous beneficial conditions for Yu technique's.

  Conventionally, as a gaming machine, a display mode of a newly generated on-hold memory is used to warn of a possibility of being a big hit in a variable display based on the on-hold memory, and when a shutter image is displayed or a shutter accessory is operated. In the case of executing special effects such as time, there is one that erases the hold display in order to prevent misrecognition of the hold storage number (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-156153 A

  However, Patent Document 1 has a problem that interest cannot be improved.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
Performs variable display, a favorable favorable conditions for Yu technique's (e.g., jackpot gaming state) controllable gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1),
And executed by storable pending storage means as a pending store information about Tei no variable display (e.g., hold the specific area and the first reserved memory buffer, the second hold memory buffer, a winning time of the determination result storing buffer)
On-hold display means that can display the on-hold display corresponding to the on-hold storage in a plurality of display modes including a special mode (for example, the first special mode and the second special mode) different from the normal mode (for example, the CPU 101 for effect control). Execute S67112 of the prefetch effect determination process and display the hold display on the combined hold storage display unit 18c),
Determining means for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state before execution of variable display (for example, a portion where the CPU 56 executes determination processing at the time of winning),
Based on the determination result of the determination means, the hold notice effect executing means capable of executing the hold notice effect that changes the display mode of the hold display (for example, after the effect control CPU 101 executes S67106 and S67107 of the prefetch effect determination process). (S67112 is executed to display the hold display on the combined hold storage display unit 18c),
Suggestion effect execution means capable of executing an suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold display changes,
With
The hold notice effect executing means is displayed in a display form (for example, a first special form, a second special form, or a special form) different from the normal form in the hold display displayed by the hold display means. Depending on whether or not there is a pending display (for example, whether or not the pending display changing flag is set), any one of the pending displays displayed by the pending display means at a different rate is the special mode. (For example, the determination values shown in FIG. 24 are set at different ratios depending on whether or not the pending display changing flag is set in S67104 of the pre-reading effect determination process. Select the pre-reading effect execution determination table and determine whether to execute or not execute the pre-reading effect)
The suggestion effect execution means may change the suggestion effect at a different rate depending on whether or not there is a hold display displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode among the hold displays displayed by the hold display unit. Run
The suggestion effect includes a first suggestion effect and a second suggestion effect different from the first suggestion effect,
When said second suggestion effect is executed, compared to the case where the first suggested effect is performed, the ratio of the display mode of the hold display is changed is rather high,
The plurality of display modes include a special mode different from the normal mode and the special mode,
As the special mode, there are a first special mode and a second special mode having a higher degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state than the first special mode,
The holding notice effect executing means includes
The hold notice effect can be executed after the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect is executed,
As the hold notice effect, a first hold notice effect that changes the hold display from the normal mode to the special mode through the special mode, and a second hold notice effect that changes the hold display from the normal mode to the special mode, Is possible and
The rate at which the hold display changes to the second special mode differs between when the first hold notice effect is executed and when the second hold notice effect is executed.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, interest can be improved.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the gaming machine of means A is
When a variable display is performed and a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result, a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko game) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player Machine 1),
Hold storage means (for example, a hold specific area, a first hold storage buffer, a second hold storage buffer, a winning determination result storage buffer) capable of storing information relating to variable display that is not yet executed as a hold storage;
On-hold display means that can display the on-hold display corresponding to the on-hold storage in a plurality of display modes including a special mode (for example, the first special mode and the second special mode) different from the normal mode (for example, the CPU 101 for effect control). Execute S67112 of the prefetch effect determination process and display the hold display on the combined hold storage display unit 18c),
A pre-determining means for determining whether or not the display result of variable display is the specific display result (for example, a portion where the CPU 56 executes special symbol normal processing);
A determination means for determining whether or not the specific display result is obtained before the determination by the prior determination means (for example, a portion where the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process);
Based on the determination result of the determination means, the hold notice effect executing means (for example, for effect control) capable of executing a hold notice effect for notifying the possibility of becoming the specific display result by displaying the hold display in the special mode. A portion in which CPU 101 executes S67112 after executing S67106 and S67107 of the pre-reading effect determination process and displays the hold display on the combined hold storage display unit 18c),
A specific effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 101 executes S1845 of effect symbol variation processing) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, reach effect) during variable display;
A hold display restricting means for restricting the hold display means from not displaying a hold display when the specific effect executing means is executing the specific effect (for example, when a reach effect flag is set). For example, the part where the production control CPU 101 executes the hold display restriction process), and
When at least the hold display is restricted by the hold display restriction means (for example, the production control CPU 101 executes S903 of the hold display restriction process to erase the hold display being displayed, and then executes S904. (When the hold display flag is set), the hold notice displayed in the special mode is newly stored by the hold notice effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 101 performs command analysis). In S664 of the process, when it is determined that there is any winning determination result designation command), a special sound (for example, start winning output sound 2) indicating that the reserved storage displayed in the special mode is newly stored And special sound output means for outputting the start winning output sound 3) (for example, the effect control CPU 101 performs command analysis processing) By executing S675 and S677, the voice output command transmission setting for outputting the start prize output sound 2 and the start prize output sound 3 from the speakers 27L and 27R to the voice output board 70 is executed). ,
With
The hold notice effect executing means is displayed in a display form (for example, a first special form, a second special form, or a special form) different from the normal form in the hold display displayed by the hold display means. Depending on whether or not there is a pending display (for example, whether or not the pending display changing flag is set), any one of the pending displays displayed by the pending display means at a different rate is the special mode. (For example, the determination values shown in FIG. 24 are set at different ratios depending on whether or not the pending display changing flag is set in S67104 of the pre-reading effect determination process. Select the pre-reading effect execution determination table and determine whether to execute or not execute the pre-reading effect)
The hold display means can display the hold display of the special mode of a plurality of types (for example, the first special mode and the second special mode) having different display modes (for example, the effect control CPU 101 performs S67107 of the prefetch effect determination process). A portion that executes S67112 after executing and determining the prefetch effect pattern as one of the first prefetch effect pattern to the fourth prefetch effect pattern),
The hold notice effect executing means executes the hold notice effect so that the possibility of being the specific display result is different depending on the hold display of each type of the special mode based on the determination result of the determining means (for example, (The part where the CPU 101 for effect control determines the final display mode at different ratios based on the winning determination result in S67106 and S67107 of the pre-read effect determination process, and determines the pre-read effect pattern at different rates based on the final display mode) ,
The special sound output means has a hold memory displayed by the hold notice effect execution means in the special form of a kind that is more likely to be the specific display result than the other kinds among the plurality of kinds of special forms. When newly stored, the special sound is output (for example, as shown in the modified example 2 of the modified example 2, the hold display displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c is a big hit expectation degree than the first special mode. The part which outputs the start winning output sound from the speakers 27L and 27R only in the second special mode with high
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to improve the interest by generating a new hold memory when the hold display is not displayed. Moreover, it is possible to give interest to the display mode of the hold display when the hold notice effect is executed, and the interest of the hold notice effect can be enhanced. In addition, since a special sound is output when the possibility of a specific display result is high, the player's expectation due to the output of the special sound can be further enhanced.

The gaming machine of means B is
When a variable display is performed and a specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result, the first state is controllable to an advantageous state advantageous to a player and the execution condition of the variable display is low, and the first state A gaming machine that is controllable to a second state where the execution condition is established more frequently than the first state,
A hold storage means capable of storing information relating to variable display not yet executed as a hold storage;
A hold display means capable of displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage in a plurality of display modes including a special mode different from the normal mode;
Pre-determining means for determining whether or not the display result of variable display is the specific display result;
Determination means for determining whether or not the specific display result is obtained before determination by the prior determination means;
Based on the determination result of the determination means, a hold notice effect executing means capable of executing a hold notice effect for notifying the possibility of becoming the specific display result by displaying the hold indication in the special mode;
A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect during variable display;
A hold display restricting means for restricting a hold display from being displayed in the hold display means when the specific effect executing means is executing the specific effect;
At least when the holding display displayed in the special mode is stored by the holding notice effect executing unit when the holding display is limited so that the holding display is not displayed by the holding display limiting unit, the special mode is used. Special sound output means for outputting a special sound indicating that the displayed on-hold storage is newly stored;
With
The hold notice effect executing means is configured to hold the hold at a different rate depending on whether or not there is a hold display displayed in a display form different from the normal form among the hold displays displayed by the hold display means. Change any of the hold indications displayed by the display means to the special mode,
The special sound output means does not output the special sound even when the reserved storage displayed in the special mode is newly stored when the specific effect is being executed in the second state. .

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means A or means B,
The hold display means can display the hold display of the special mode of a plurality of types (for example, the first special mode and the second special mode) having different display modes (for example, the effect control CPU 101 performs S67107 of the prefetch effect determination process). A portion that executes S67112 after executing and determining the prefetch effect pattern as one of the first prefetch effect pattern to the fourth prefetch effect pattern),
Based on the determination result of the determination unit, the hold notice effect executing means executes the hold notice effect so that the degree of expectation as the specific display result differs depending on the hold display of each type of the special mode (for example, (The part where the CPU 101 for effect control determines the final display mode at different ratios based on the winning determination result in S67106 and S67107 of the pre-read effect determination process, and determines the pre-read effect pattern at different rates based on the final display mode) ,
The special sound output means can output a plurality of types of the special sounds (for example, the start winning output sound 2 and the start winning output sound 3), and any kind of reserved storage in the special mode is newly stored. The special sound of each type is output so that the degree of expectation for the difference varies depending on the type of the special sound (for example, the effect control CPU 101 executes S672 of the command analysis process and stores the determination result at the time of winning If the display mode of the hold display stored in the lowest entry of the buffer is specified, and the specified display mode of the hold display is the first special mode, the speaker 27L, When the transmission setting of the voice output command for outputting the start winning output sound 2 from the 27R is executed and the specified display mode of the hold display is the second special mode, the process goes to S675. There executes transmission setting of the audio output command for outputting the speaker 27L, start winning output sound 3 27R to the audio output board 70)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the degree of expectation as to which type of special storage is newly stored is different depending on the type of special sound, the player can be focused on the type of special sound. You can improve your interest.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means A, means B, and means 1,
The special sound output means can output the special sound even when the specific effect is not executed (for example, the effect control CPU 101 executes the process of S673 to S677 of the command analysis process of the reach effect) The same sound is output as the special sound that is output when the specific effect is being executed and the special sound that is output when the specific effect is not being executed. (For example, the effect control CPU 101 always outputs to the audio output board 70 when the display mode of the hold display specified in S672 is the first special mode, regardless of whether or not the reach effect is being executed. On the other hand, the transmission setting of the voice output command for outputting the start winning output sound 2 from the speakers 27L and 27R is executed, and the display of the hold display specified in S672 is performed. Like speaker 27L relative to always sound output board 70 when a second special embodiment, executes transmission setting of the audio output command for outputting a start winning output sound 3 27R)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, a new reserved memory that is likely to be a big hit is generated by outputting the same sound as a special sound when the specific effect is being executed and when the specific effect is not being executed Since it becomes easy for a player to recognize that he / she has done, the gaming interest can be improved.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the determination result designation command at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. 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 a winning time determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the area | region (Winning time determination result storage buffer) which preserve | saves the determination result at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch effect determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the prefetch effect execution determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the last display mode determination table and the prefetch effect pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 1st prefetch effect pattern change timing determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd prefetch effect pattern change timing determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd prefetch effect pattern change timing determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 3rd prefetch effect pattern change timing determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a suggestion effect mode determination table. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a pending | holding display restriction process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a prefetch effect. 10 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing in Modification 1; 10 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing in Modification 2.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. In the description of each step in the flowchart according to the present embodiment, for example, a portion indicated as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only with respect to the second starting winning opening 14 is provided. However, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting opening are provided. Any of the winning openings 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball apparatus that opens and closes.

  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.

  Below the first special symbol display 8a, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed 4. There is provided a first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a composed of two indicators (for example, LEDs). 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. For example, this is realized by executing a display control process in a display control process (S22) of a timer interrupt process to be described later.

  Below the second special symbol display 8b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 18b 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. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. For example, this is realized by executing a display control process in a display control process (S22) of a timer interrupt process to be described later.

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is provided a total pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number (total number of pending pending storage) that is the sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count. ing. In the present embodiment, on the total hold storage display unit 18c, the hold displays corresponding to the first hold memory and the second hold memory are displayed side by side in the order of winning in the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. . In addition, it may be made to display in the aspect which can recognize whether it is the 1st reservation memory or the 2nd reservation memory in the total reservation memory display part 18c (for example, the 1st reservation memory is displayed in red) The second reserved memory may be displayed in blue). Further, instead of the total reserved memory display unit 18c, a first reserved memory display unit that displays the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit that displays the second reserved memory number may be provided. Good.

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. In the specific game state that occurs (the big hit game state), the big prize opening is controlled to be in an open state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 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 circuit board 31 also includes a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and an output circuit 59 for driving 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. It is mounted on. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In the present 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. The control command is received, and display control with the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect symbol is performed.

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

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

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

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

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver on the effect control board 80. The input driver allows the signal input from the relay board 77 to pass 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 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 is installed. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the production control command and the production control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 to 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 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 provided outside the output port (on the relay board 77 side).

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver via the input driver. The LED driver supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects according to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs to the speakers 27L and 27R audio signals obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume. The audio data ROM 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).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (S3). Then, after initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (S4), the RAM is made accessible Set (S5). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal (clear signal) of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process (in S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (S42). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing of S41 and S42, the saved contents remain as they are in the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer) ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (S43). Then, the process proceeds to S13a. In the present embodiment, the CPU 56 also transmits, to the effect control board 80, a total pending storage number designation command in which the value of the total pending storage number counter stored in the backup RAM is set in the process of S43.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. In addition, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) may be left as it is. The initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (S12).

  By the processing of S11 and S12, for example, a random number counter for normal symbol determination, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for performing processing selectively according to the control state are initialized. Is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed an initialization process). (S13) is transmitted to the sub-board (S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been performed, that is, initialization notification.

  In addition, the CPU 56 detects an abnormality of the special winning opening when the power is turned on, and executes a power-on special winning opening abnormality notification process for notifying the abnormal winning opening abnormality (S13a).

  It should be noted that “abnormal prize opening abnormality” means that the game ball has won an abnormal prize at the big prize opening (specifically, the game ball is detected by the count switch 23 when the big prize opening is not controlled to be open). Was).

  In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count switch 23 when not in the big hit game state, or when the big prize opening is controlled to be closed even in the big hit game state, the game is played by the count switch 23. When a ball is detected, a special prize opening abnormality is detected, and control for notifying the special prize opening abnormality is performed. In addition, since it is also assumed that the big winning opening is controlled to be closed between the time when the game ball is won by the count switch 23 and the game winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, the big winning opening is controlled to be closed. When a game ball is detected by the count switch 23 after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, it may be detected by determining that a big prize opening abnormality has occurred.

  In S13a, since the big hit gaming state is not controlled when the power is turned on, if the game ball is detected by the count switch 23, the CPU 56 determines that a big prize opening abnormality has occurred. Then, when notifying the special prize opening abnormality, for example, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined time (in this example, 30 seconds) in the security signal information timer. In this embodiment, the information output process (see S30) is executed based on the fact that the predetermined time is set in the security signal information timer in S13a, so that the security signal is generated for a predetermined time (in this example, 30 seconds). Output externally. Further, for example, the CPU 56 may perform control to transmit a special prize opening abnormality notification designation command for notifying the special prize opening abnormality to the production control microcomputer 100. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 that has received the special prize opening abnormality notification designation command performs, for example, a control that displays on the production display device 9 a screen indicating that a special prize opening abnormality has occurred. Notify the winning mouth abnormality.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 503 (S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R.

  In S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (S17) and the initial value random number update process (S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt enabled state is set. (S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit. The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number determines the initial value of the count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol (normal symbol determination random number generation counter). It is a random number to do. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In the present embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the state determination is performed (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a normal big hit or a probable big hit, the normal per, pseudo 1 per, super per 1 There is a per supermarket and 3 supermarkets per supermarket. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, in the case of using one normal per pseudo-continuation among the variation patterns accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-continuous, the re-variation is performed once. In addition, among the variation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the per-ream 2 supermarket is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the variation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when using the per-ream 3 supermarket, the re-variation is performed three times.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used, a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Accordingly, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed after the first winning symbol 13 is started, the second special symbol variation is displayed when the first special symbol variation display is executed. Compared to the case where the display is executed, the ratio determined as “small hit” is high.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a start port switch passing process (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S310 is performed.

  The processes of S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1222. If the first start 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 S1222.

  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 the present embodiment, when the first start opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball has won a start winning in the first start winning opening 13), data indicating “first” is set, 2 When the 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 total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. 2. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the starting winning port 14. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

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

  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 the present 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, and a variation pattern. A random number for determination (random 3) is stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is on (S1222). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (S1223). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1224), and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1225). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (S1226).

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

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the second reserved memory number counter, and then wins based on the determination result of the winning determination process. Control for transmitting the time determination result designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1229).

  By executing the processing of S1229, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 can execute the second operation regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a high probability state, a high base state, or a big hit gaming state). Every time a start winning is made at the start winning opening 14, both the second reserved memory number designation command and the winning determination result designation command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the winning determination process in S1217 and S1228. In the winning determination process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1227 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not to perform (S220). In the present embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, determining the big hit type, or changing the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing Apart from that, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 and before the display of variation based on the start winning is started, the win is won. By executing the time determination process, it is confirmed in advance which of the variation patterns is to be obtained. By doing so, the variation pattern is predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and, as will be described later, based on the determination result at the time of winning, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs a big hit or super A pre-reading effect is announced in advance of reaching a reach.

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

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in S222), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 and FIG. The small hit determination value shown in (C) is compared and it is confirmed whether or not they match (S223). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process (see S1217) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), the CPU 56 (see FIG. 5). It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in B). Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning determination process (see S1228) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), it is shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol).

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

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

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y in S223), the CPU 56 selects the “sudden probability change big hit / small hit” field of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. S226).

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in S220 or S222, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in S1216 and S1227. (S227). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process (see S1217) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), the CPU 56 (see FIG. 6) Using the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a shown in D), it is determined whether the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “probable variation jackpot” or “sudden probability variation jackpot”. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning determination process (see S1228) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), it is shown in FIG. 6 (E). The big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b is used to determine whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit”.

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

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

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the determined variation pattern in the winning determination result designation command (S230). Specifically, the CPU 56 assigns one of the values “00 (H)” to “13 (H)” as shown in FIG. 9 according to which variation pattern is determined in S229 when winning a prize. Processing for setting the EXT data of the determination result designation command is performed.

  For example, if it is determined in S229 that the variation pattern of “non-reach” is obtained, “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)”. Perform the process. If it is determined in S229 that the fluctuation pattern is “per 3 super-super trains”, “12 (H)” is added to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)”. Process to set.

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

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

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

  By executing the processing of S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display or the display according to the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, respectively. The variation display of the second special symbol is executed. In this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display or the second special symbol variation display is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. However, it may be configured to preferentially execute the variable display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol. For example, when priority is given to the variable display of the second special symbol, whether or not the second reserved memory number in the second reserved memory number buffer is 1 or more is checked in S52. The process proceeds to S54, and if it is 0, the process proceeds to S53.

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

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

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1. In addition, the CPU 56 adds the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total reserved 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.

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

  In S56, when the count value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer is decremented by 1, the CPU 56 determines whether the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a or Control is also performed to change the display of the second special symbol hold storage display 18b.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs 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, 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 (S706). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, if the received effect control command is any winning determination result designation command (S664), the effect control CPU 101 determines the winning determination result according to the received winning determination result designation command. In the storage buffer, it is stored in an area associated with the total number of pending storage (S665), and a prefetch effect determination process is performed (S671). In the case where it is configured to determine the presence / absence or variation pattern of the big hit at the time of winning a start, and to transmit the determination result with different commands, in S664, it is transmitted based on the determination process at the time of starting winning. By confirming whether or not all commands have been received, it is possible to determine whether or not command transmission / reception processing is normally performed.

  In the present embodiment, in the production control microcomputer 100, the total reserved memory number is stored in the first reserved memory number storage area and the second reserved memory number storage area. It is calculated by adding together the second reserved memory number. The first reserved memory number is updated in S652 after receiving the first reserved memory number designation command, and the second reserved memory number is updated in S655 after receiving the second reserved memory number designation command. The total pending storage number is also updated at the same timing. The winning determination result designation command is transmitted after the first reserved memory number designation command is transmitted in S1218 of the start port switch passing process, and is transmitted after the second reserved memory number designation command is transmitted in S1229. Is done. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the winning determination result designation command after updating the total pending storage number. In step S665, the effect control CPU 101 sets, for example, the second byte data of the winning determination result designation command in the storage area associated with the total number of pending storages in the winning determination result buffer. This is because the winning determination result is specified by the second byte data (EXT data) of the winning determination result designation command (see FIG. 9). In addition, the data set in the winning determination result storage buffer is deleted in order from the previously set data in the effect symbol variation start process (timing when the process of S801 is executed) described later. In the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 manages the first reserved memory number, the second reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number, and the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits from the game control microcomputer 560. The first reserved memory number, the second reserved memory number, and the combined reserved memory number are recognized based on the command for designating the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the recognized number of the reserved memories is determined. The value is used in processing executed by the production control microcomputer 100. That is, the total pending storage number used in the effect control microcomputer 100 has the same name as the total pending storage number managed by the game control microcomputer 560, but is managed by the game control microcomputer 560. The total pending storage number is not used as it is, but is recognized based on the command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560.

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of an area (a winning determination result storage buffer) for storing a winning determination result. As shown in FIG. 22, in the present embodiment, eight storage areas associated with the total number of pending storages are secured in the winning determination result storage buffer. Further, in this embodiment, based on the winning determination result, the variable display specified by the winning determination result may be a big hit, and the hold display corresponding to the specified variable display is other than the normal mode. The pre-reading effect to be notified in advance is executed by changing the display mode to display. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 22, as data related to the prefetch effect that can be associated with the determination result at the time of winning (that is, the variable display specified by the winning determination result and the hold display corresponding to the specified variable display). A hold display mode indicating the display mode of the current hold display, a final display mode indicating which display mode is finally changed by the prefetch effect, and a prefetch effect pattern indicating a pattern of the prefetch effect to be executed And a shift counter that indicates the timing at which the hold display changes when the pre-reading effect is executed (how many times the hold display is changed in this example), and the display mode of the hold display may change. Suggesting effect mode (indicating effect mode executed at the timing when the hold display changes in the example of FIG. 22) It is shown.

  The data set in the winning determination result storage buffer is deleted in order from the previously set in the effect symbol variation start process (timing when the process of S801 is executed), which will be described later, and the corresponding hold display is also displayed simultaneously. Shifted and displayed. For example, in the state shown in FIG. 22A, when an effect symbol variation start process (such as the timing at which the process of S801 is executed) described later is performed once, the data set in the winning determination result storage buffer is The state shifts to the state shown in FIG. Further, when the effect symbol variation start process (such as the timing at which the process of S801 is executed) is performed twice, the data set in the winning determination result storage buffer shifts to the state shown in FIG.

  In the example shown in FIG. 22, since it is specified whether the determination result at the time of winning is based on either the first start winning or the second starting winning, the first start winning in the process of S67112 described later. The hold display based on the second start prize and the hold display based on the second start prize are displayed in different display modes (for example, the hold display based on the first start prize is displayed in red, and the hold display based on the second start prize is displayed in blue. You may do it.

  In addition, in the case where it is configured to preferentially execute the variable display of either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, in order to distinguish which winning determination result, A first winning determination result storage buffer for storing a winning determination result at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning port 13, and a second winning determination result at the time of starting winning at the second starting winning port 14 are stored. A winning determination result storage buffer may be prepared. In this case, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first winning determination result storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured in the second winning determination result storage buffer. In this case, the EXT data of the received winning determination result designation command is stored in the first winning determination result storage buffer and the second winning determination result storage buffer. The winning determination result storage buffer (the first winning determination result storage buffer and the second winning determination result storage buffer) is formed in the RAM included in the effect control microcomputer 100.

  After the execution of S671, the production control microcomputer 100 refers to the winning determination result storage buffer shown in FIG. 22 and specifies the hold display mode stored in the lowest entry of the winning determination result storage buffer. (S672). When the specified hold display mode is the normal mode described later (S673; Y), the production control microcomputer 100 executes output setting for outputting the start winning output sound 1 corresponding to the normal mode and performs S611. (S676). As the output setting for outputting the start winning output sound 1, for example, the audio output command transmission setting for outputting the start winning output sound 1 from the speakers 27L and 27R to the audio output board 70 is executed. You can do it.

  When the specified hold display mode is the first special mode to be described later (S674; N), the production control microcomputer 100 outputs the start winning output sound 2 corresponding to the first special mode. The setting is executed and the process proceeds to S611 (S677). As output setting for outputting the start winning output sound 2, for example, transmission setting of a sound output command for outputting the start winning output sound 2 from the speakers 27 </ b> L and 27 </ b> R to the sound output board 70 is executed. You can do it.

  If the specified hold display mode is neither the normal mode nor the first special mode (S674; N), the production control microcomputer 100 outputs the start winning output sound 3 corresponding to the second special mode described later. The output setting is performed to shift to S611 (S675). As the output setting for outputting the start winning output sound 3, for example, the audio output command transmission setting for outputting the start winning output sound 3 from the speakers 27L and 27R to the audio output board 70 is executed. You can do it.

  By executing S675 to S677 in this way, in this embodiment, the start winning output sound corresponding to the hold display mode is output to the speaker 27L in accordance with the audio output command output from the effect control board 80 on the audio output board. It is possible to output from 27R.

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

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

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing prefetch effect determination processing. First, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the latest winning determination result stored in the winning determination result storage buffer (winning determination result indicated by the winning determination result designation command received this time) (S67102).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the prefetch effect based on the extracted winning determination result (S67104).

  In the present embodiment, the presentation control CPU 101 is changing the hold display to a display form other than the normal form (that is, the hold display is displayed in a display form other than the normal form in the combined hold storage display unit 18c. In accordance with the state of the pending display changing flag indicating), it is determined whether or not to execute the prefetch effect using the prefetch effect execution determination table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of a prefetch effect execution determination table. In the pre-reading effect execution determination table, determination values corresponding to the determination items (“execute pre-reading effect” or “do not execute pre-reading effect”) are assigned for each determination result at the time of winning, but the example shown in FIG. In order to simplify the explanation, the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, and a decision item (“execute the pre-reading effect” or a decision value assigned to the extracted random number is assigned). “Do not execute pre-reading effect”). Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 24, the numerical values corresponding to “execute prefetch effect” and “do not execute prefetch effect” in the determination results at the time of winning are “execute prefetch effect” or “prefetch” as determination items. The ratio (%) at which “do not execute production” is selected.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the prefetch effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 24, the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 25A and the prefetch effects shown in FIGS. 25B, 25C, and 25D. In the pattern determination table, the pre-reading effect pattern change timing determination table shown in FIGS. 26 to 29 and the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 30 are actually assigned determination values, but in order to simplify the description The ratio of the assigned judgment value is shown. Also, in S67106, S67107, S67108, and S67110, which will be described later, in which those tables are used, the effect control CPU 101, for example, the final display mode, the prefetch effect pattern, the change timing (number of shifts), or the suggestive effect, as in S67104. The random number for determining the production mode is extracted, and the item to which the determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned is determined.

  In S67104, the effect control CPU 101 shows the pre-reading effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 24A (when the hold display changing flag is not set) or the state shown in FIG. Select a pre-reading effect execution determination table (when the pending display changing flag is set). Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect at a ratio determined for each winning determination result in the selected pre-reading effect execution determination table based on the latest extracted winning determination result. To do. For example, when the determination result at the time of winning indicates that “shortened non-reach out”, the effect control CPU 101 does not execute the pre-read effect at a rate of 100% regardless of the state of the pending display changing flag. And decide. In addition, for example, when the winning determination result indicates “per quasi-continuous 3 supermarket” and the on-hold display changing flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 has a prefetch effect of 99%. When the pending display changing flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the prefetch effect at a rate of 50%.

  What is characteristic in the pre-reading effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 24 is that the display result is “compared to the case where the winning determination result 1 is specified to the winning determination result 7 is specified” as compared with the case where the display result is “out”. In the case of “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit” (equivalent to the determination result 8 when winning a prize to the determination result 12 when winning), the determination value is set so that the pre-reading effect is executed at a higher rate. It is that you are. In addition, what is characteristic in the prefetch effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 24 is that a reach effect with a high degree of expectation is performed even if the display result is the same (for example, a super reach is performed rather than a normal reach). The determination value is set so that the rate at which the pre-reading effect is executed increases. By having such a feature, when the pre-reading effect is executed, it is expected that the ratio of occurrence of the big hit in the variable display of the notice target is increased and the big hit is expected compared with the case where the pre-reading effect is not executed. It is possible to increase the rate at which a high reach production is performed. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the pre-reading effect is executed.

  Also, what is characteristic in the prefetch effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 24 is that when the on-hold display changing flag is set (that is, in the total on-hold storage display unit 18c, any on-hold display is other than the normal mode). When the pending display changing flag is not set (that is, when displayed in the display mode) (that is, in the total pending storage display unit 18c, no held display is displayed in a display mode other than the normal mode) The determination value is set so that the rate at which the pre-reading effect is executed is lower than that of (when). By having such a feature, when any one of the hold displays is already displayed in a display mode other than the normal mode in the total hold storage display unit 18c, a new prefetch effect is rarely executed. Therefore, for example, when a suggestion effect suggesting the possibility that the display mode of the hold display is changed is executed, the hold displayed in a display mode other than the normal mode is displayed rather than the hold display displayed in the normal mode. The rate of change of the display mode can be further increased (that is, the display mode is changed from the special mode to the special mode by the pre-reading effect (details will be described later) based on the second pre-reading effect pattern that has been started first). Can be higher). Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, in addition to the normal mode, the special mode, the first special mode, and the second special mode are provided as the display mode of the hold display, and the expectation level for the big hits is different. (Strictly speaking, in this embodiment, if the final display mode is a special mode, the expected degree of big hit is 0, but the special mode hold display is the first special mode or the second special mode. Therefore, it can be said that there is an expectation that the hold display is displayed in a special manner as a big hit). For this reason, it is desirable for the player to change to a display mode with a higher expectation level for a big hit. Therefore, when any one of the hold displays is already displayed in a display form other than the normal form in the combined hold storage display unit 18c, the hold display is more likely to change to a display form with a higher expectation level, The display mode of the hold display when the prefetching effect (suggesting effect) is executed can be interested, and the interest of the prefetching effect can be enhanced.

  In the example shown in FIG. 24, it is determined that the pre-reading effect is executed at a rate of 1% even when the winning determination result is “non-reach out”, but “non-reach” (“short non-reach out”) is determined. Alternatively, in the case of “non-reach”, it may not be determined that the pre-reading effect is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 24, a determination value (ratio) for determining whether to perform the prefetch effect is set for each variation pattern indicated by the determination result at the time of winning. For example, for each display result A judgment value (ratio) for determining whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect is set (for example, “out of”, “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit”). It may be.

  Next, when the CPU 101 for effect control determines to execute the prefetch effect (Y in S67105), the process proceeds to S67106. On the other hand, if it is determined not to execute the prefetch effect (N in S67105), the process proceeds to S6711.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines in which display mode the hold display corresponding to the fluctuating display (hold information) to be notified in the pre-read effect is finally displayed (S67106). In this embodiment, as the display mode of the hold display, in addition to the normal mode (in this example, “O” is displayed (see FIG. 36)), a special mode (in this example, “X” is indicated in “O”). Included), a first special mode (in this example, “△” is included in “◯”), and a second special mode (in this example, “○” is included in “○”) are provided. . However, as will be described later, the hold display displayed in the special mode changes from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode before the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the hold display is started. May be displayed.

  FIG. 25A is an explanatory diagram showing a final display mode determination table. In S67106, the effect control CPU 101 uses the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 25A to determine which display mode to display (hereinafter also referred to as the final display mode). Specifically, the final display mode is determined at a ratio determined for each winning determination result (variable display display result) in the final display mode determination table based on the latest extracted winning determination result. For example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “out of” (corresponding to the winning determination result 1 designation to the winning determination result 7 designation), the effect control CPU 101 The final display mode is determined as a special mode at a rate of 60%, the first special mode is determined at a rate of 30%, and the second special mode is determined at a rate of 10%. Further, for example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit” (corresponding to the winning determination result 8 designation to the winning determination result 12 designation). The CPU 101 for effect control determines the final display mode as the first special mode at a rate of 20% and the second special mode at the rate of 80%.

  What is characteristic in the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 25A is that the display result is “out of” (compared to designation of winning determination result 1 to winning determination result 7). When the result is “ordinary big hit” or “probability big hit” (equivalent to the determination result 8 when winning a prize to the determination result 12 when winning), the determination is made such that the ratio determined in the second special mode is higher. The value is set. By having such a feature, when the hold display is displayed in the second special mode, the ratio of occurrence of the big hit in the variable display of the notice target is higher than when the hold display is displayed in the first special mode. can do. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of expectation that a big hit is displayed in the second special mode rather than the first special mode, and in which display mode the hold display is displayed when the pre-reading effect is executed. Can be focused on. In addition, when the final display mode is the special mode, the display result of the variable display is always “out”, so the hold display displayed in the special mode tends to change to the special mode (second pre-reading effect described later). If it does not change, the display result of the corresponding variable display will always be “out”. Therefore, when the hold display is displayed in a special form, it is possible to give an interest to whether or not the display form of the hold display changes, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

  In the example shown in FIG. 25 (A), the final display results (“out”, “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, “suddenly promising big hit” or “small win”) are displayed for each display result shown in the winning determination result. Although the judgment value (ratio) for determining the display mode is set, different judgment values (ratio) may be set for "normal big hit" and "probability big hit", and the display result is "normal" Even if it is “big hit” or “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit”, if the percentage is small, the judgment value (ratio) is set so that the final display mode is determined as a special mode. May be. Further, for example, as in the pre-reading effect execution determination table of FIG. 24, a determination value (ratio) for determining the final display mode may be set for each variation pattern indicated by the winning determination result. By doing so, when the hold display is displayed in the second special mode, in addition to increasing the ratio of occurrence of jackpots in the variable display of the notice target, the ratio of the high-reach reach effect Can also be high. Further, when the final display mode is determined for each variation pattern indicated by the winning determination result, the final display mode is determined as the special mode because the variation pattern indicated by the winning determination result is determined by the winning determination result 2. It may be only in the case of “non-reach”. By doing so, the hold display displayed in the special mode is easily changed to the special mode (by the pre-reading effect based on the second pre-reading effect pattern described later), but if the change is not changed, the corresponding variable display is reached. It will be out of place without becoming a state. Therefore, depending on whether or not the display mode of the hold display displayed in the special mode is changed, it is possible to make a large difference in the contents of the variable display and the display result, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

  In the present embodiment, two types of display modes, the first special mode and the second special mode, are provided as the final display mode. The degree may be different (the ratio selected according to the display result is different).

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

  In the present embodiment, a first prefetch effect pattern, a second prefetch effect pattern, a third prefetch effect pattern, and a fourth prefetch effect pattern are provided as the prefetch effect patterns. In the first look-ahead effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the notice display change display (hold information) is displayed in the normal mode at the start winning timing, and at any shift timing until the notice display change display is started. The display is changed from the normal mode to the special mode. Further, in the second look-ahead effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the change display (hold information) to be notified is displayed in the normal mode at the start winning timing, and changes from the normal mode to the special mode at any first shift timing. The special mode is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode at any second shift timing until the display of the subject change notice after the first shift timing is started. Further, in the third look-ahead effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the change display (hold information) for the advance notice is displayed in a normal manner at the timing of the start winning prize, and an arbitrary shift until the change display for the advance notice starts. The display changes from the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode at the timing. Further, in the fourth look-ahead effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the change display (hold information) to be notified is changed and displayed in the normal mode or the special mode which is the final display mode at the timing of the start winning prize.

  The shift timing of the hold display is a timing at which a new change display is started. In the effect symbol change start process described later, the first hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c is deleted, and the remaining hold is displayed. This is the timing for shifting the display one by one and updating the total pending storage number display in the total pending storage display unit 18c (specifically, the timing when S801 is executed). For example, when the first to fifth hold displays in the combined hold storage display unit 18c are displayed, the first hold display is erased at the shift timing (that is, the timing when a new variable display is started). In addition, the second hold display is shifted to the first display area, and the third hold display is shifted to the second display area. The displayed hold display is shifted to the third display area, and the hold display displayed in the fifth is shifted to the fourth display area.

  25 (B), (C), and (D) are explanatory diagrams showing a prefetch effect pattern determination table. In step S67107, the effect control CPU 101 selects a prefetch effect pattern determination table based on the total number of pending storages, and determines a prefetch effect pattern using the selected prefetch effect pattern determination table. Specifically, when the total number of pending storages is 1, the presentation control CPU 101 selects the prefetch effect pattern determination table (total number of pending storages = 1) shown in FIG. Is 2, the prefetch effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25 (C) is selected (total number of pending storages = 2), and when the total number of pending storages is greater than 2 (three or more), A pre-reading effect pattern determination table (total number of pending storages ≧ 3) shown in 25 (D) is selected. In the present embodiment, since the display style of the first prefetch effect pattern to the third prefetch effect pattern changes by one or more stages, at least one or more shift timings in the hold display corresponding to the change display (hold information) to be notified. Otherwise, the pending display is erased before all changes are completed and cannot be executed. Therefore, when the total number of reserved memories is 1 (that is, when there is no shift timing in the hold display corresponding to the latest winning determination result), it is determined not to be determined as the first prefetch effect pattern to the third prefetch effect pattern. A prefetch effect pattern determination table (total number of pending storages = 1) shown in FIG. 25B in which values are set is used.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the second look-ahead effect pattern changes the display mode in two stages (from the normal mode to the special mode and from the special mode to the special mode), so that the hold display corresponding to the change display (hold information) of the notice target If there is no shift timing of at least two times, the hold display is erased before all the changes are completed and cannot be executed. Therefore, when the total number of reserved storage is 2, that is, when the hold display corresponding to the latest winning determination result has two shift timings, a determination value is set so that the second prefetch effect pattern is not determined. The pre-reading effect pattern determination table (total number of pending storages = 2) shown in FIG. 25C is used. Then, the effect control CPU 101 uses the selected prefetch effect pattern determination table to convert the prefetch effect pattern into the first prefetch effect pattern, the second prefetch effect pattern, and the ratio determined for each final display mode determined in S67106. One of the third prefetch effect pattern and the fourth prefetch effect pattern is determined.

  For example, when the final display mode determined in S67106 is any of all display modes (special mode, first special mode, and second special mode) and the total number of reserved storage is 1, the CPU 101 for effect control Determines the prefetch effect pattern as the fourth prefetch effect at a rate of 100%.

  When the final display mode determined in S67106 is the first special mode and the total number of reserved storage is 2, the effect control CPU 101 determines the prefetch effect pattern as the third prefetch effect pattern at a rate of 90%. The fourth prefetch effect pattern is determined at a rate of 10%. When the final display mode determined in S67106 is the second special mode and the total number of reserved storage is 2, the effect control CPU 101 determines the prefetch effect pattern as the third prefetch effect pattern at a rate of 95%. And the fourth prefetch effect pattern is determined at a rate of 5%. When the final display mode determined in S67106 is a special mode and the total number of pending storages is 2, the effect control CPU 101 determines the prefetch effect pattern as the first prefetch effect pattern at a rate of 100%. To do.

  When the final display mode determined in S67106 is the first special mode and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the effect control CPU 101 changes the prefetch effect pattern to the second prefetch effect pattern at a rate of 75%. The third prefetch effect pattern is determined at a rate of 15%, and the fourth prefetch effect pattern is determined at a rate of 10%. When the final display mode determined in S67106 is the second special mode, and the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more, the effect control CPU 101 changes the prefetch effect pattern to the second prefetch effect pattern at a rate of 58%. The third prefetch effect pattern is determined at a rate of 37%, and the fourth prefetch effect pattern is determined at a rate of 5%. In addition, when the final display mode determined in S67106 is a special mode and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the effect control CPU 101 changes the prefetch effect pattern to the first prefetch effect pattern at a rate of 100%. decide. In this embodiment, the timing at which the display mode of the hold display changes is only the shift timing, but is not limited to this, for example, before the occurrence of the changing reach or before the first effect symbol stops. It may be changeable at any timing such as when the second effect symbol is stopped, during reach, or when fluctuation is stopped. In this case, it is only necessary to determine not only at what shift timing the change is made but also at what timing. In addition, when the display mode of the hold display can be changed at an arbitrary timing, the second look-ahead effect pattern (that is, the display mode of the hold display is twice) even if the total number of hold storage is one or two. It is also possible to allow the prefetching effect to be executed based on (change).

  What is characteristic in the pre-reading effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 25C and 25D is that the case where the final display mode is the second special mode is greater than the case where the final display mode is the first special mode. That is, the determination value is set so that the ratio determined for the 3 prefetch effect pattern is high. By having such a feature, when a pre-reading effect is performed with the third pre-reading effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in the normal mode at the time of start winning, and then changed to the special mode and displayed) ), When a pre-reading effect is performed with the second pre-reading effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is changed from the normal mode to the special mode and is displayed after being changed from the special mode to the special mode). In comparison, the ratio of the eventual change that is finally changed to the second special mode in which the degree of expectation to be a big hit is higher than that in the first special mode is high. Therefore, the degree of expectation that is a big hit can be varied for each prefetch effect pattern, and attention can be paid to which prefetch effect pattern the prefetch effect is executed. In the present embodiment, when the pre-reading effect is performed with the third pre-reading effect pattern, the second special mode has a higher expectation of being a big hit than when the pre-reading effect is performed with the second pre-reading effect pattern. Although it is set so that the ratio of the final display is changed, the present invention is not limited to this. When a prefetch effect is performed in the second prefetch effect pattern, the prefetch effect is performed in the third prefetch effect pattern. Compared to when it is broken, the ratio of the final change to the second special mode having a high expectation level for a big hit may be increased. That is, the second prefetch effect pattern may have a higher expectation level than the third prefetch effect pattern.

  In addition, what is characteristic in the prefetch effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25D is that the special mode hold display changes to the special mode rather than the third prefetch effect pattern in which the normal mode hold display changes to the special mode. The ratio of the second prefetch effect pattern pattern to be determined as the prefetch effect pattern is high. By setting in this way, the ratio of the special mode hold display that is changed to the special mode is higher than the normal mode hold display. Therefore, the special mode hold display can be changed to the special mode more easily than the normal mode hold display, and the expectation when the hold display is displayed in the special mode can be enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, in order to simplify the description, in the first prefetch effect pattern, the hold display is changed from the normal mode to the special mode and the hold display is displayed in the second prefetch effect pattern. In the first timing displayed by changing from the normal mode to the special mode, the second timing displayed by changing from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode, and the third prefetch effect pattern, the hold display is displayed. The timing displayed by changing from the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode is set as an arbitrary shift timing until the display of the subject change notice is started. It may be. For example, the display mode may be changed at an arbitrary timing during the variation display (a period spanning one variation display or a plurality of variation displays) that is executed until the variation display of the notice target is started. In this case, for example, even when the total reserved memory number is 1, the prefetch effect can be executed, and the second prefetch effect pattern can be determined regardless of the total reserved memory number. It is displayed in the form, and the display is changed from the normal form to the special form until the variable display corresponding to the hold display (holding information) is started, and the special form is changed to the first special form or the second special form. May be displayed.

  Moreover, although a present Example demonstrates four patterns of a 1st prefetch effect pattern-a 4th prefetch effect pattern, for example, it changes from a normal aspect to a 1st special aspect, and also a 2nd special aspect. Or a pattern that changes from the normal mode to the special mode, from the special mode to the first special mode, and then to the second special mode. In other words, there are a plurality of hold display modes with different levels of expectation that will be a big hit, and the look-ahead effect in which the display mode of the hold display is changed step by step has an upper limit on the number of changes. Absent.

  When the prefetch effect pattern is determined, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the prefetch effect pattern determined in S67107 is the prefetch effect pattern 4 (S67108). When the prefetch effect pattern determined in S67107 is not the prefetch effect pattern 4 (S67108; N), a change timing (in this example, a hold display) for changing the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the fluctuating display (hold information) to be notified. The number of shifts) is determined, and the determined change timing (shift number) is set in a shift number counter for specifying the change timing (shift number) (S67109). In the present embodiment, the timing at which the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) to be notified changes is any hold display shift timing. Therefore, by determining the change timing (the number of shifts), it is determined at what timing the display mode is changed with respect to the hold display corresponding to the noticeable change display. For example, when the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 2, the display mode of the hold display is changed at the timing when the second shift is performed with respect to the hold display corresponding to the change display to be notified.

  26 to 29 are explanatory diagrams showing prefetch effect pattern change timing determination tables. In S67109, the effect control CPU 101 selects and selects the prefetch effect pattern change timing determination table based on the final display mode determined in S67106, the prefetch effect pattern determined in S67107, and the status of the pending display changing flag. Based on the pre-reading effect pattern change timing determination table and the total number of reserved storage, the change timing (number of shifts) of the hold display corresponding to the change display of the notice target is determined. Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control has the final display mode determined in S67106 in a special mode, the prefetch effect pattern determined in S67107 is the first prefetch effect pattern, and the pending display changing flag is not set. Sometimes, the first look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table (when the hold display changing flag is not set) shown in FIG. 26A is selected, and when the hold display changing flag is set, FIG. The first look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table shown (when the pending display changing flag is set) is selected. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the change timing (number of shifts) of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target at the ratio determined for each of the combined hold storage numbers in the selected first look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table. Decide to any one of 1-7.

  Further, the CPU 101 for effect control has the pre-read effect pattern determined in S67107 being the second pre-read effect pattern, the pending display changing flag is not set, and the final display mode determined in S67106 is the first special mode. In some cases, the second look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table shown in FIG. 27A (when the pending display change flag is not set) (first change timing from the normal mode to the special mode and from the special mode to the first special mode) When the final display mode determined in S67106 is the second special mode, the second look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table (non-holding display changing flag not set) shown in FIG. Time) (the first change timing from the normal mode to the special mode and the second from the special mode to the second special mode) To select the reduction timing). In addition, when the prefetching effect pattern determined in S67107 is the second prefetching effect pattern and the pending display changing flag is set, the effect control CPU 101, regardless of the final display mode determined in S67106, The second look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table shown in FIG. 28A (when the pending display change flag is set) (first change timing from the normal mode to the special mode and the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode) 2nd change timing) is selected. Then, the CPU 101 for effect control uses the first change timing (the number of shifts) of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target at the ratio determined for each total hold storage number in the selected second prefetch effect pattern change timing determination table. ) Is determined to be any one of 1 to 6, and the second change timing (the number of shifts) is determined to be any one of 2 to 7.

  As described above, the second look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table shown in FIGS. 27 to 28 shows the ratio of the determination value corresponding to the random number. When using a random number, 1 to 1000 determination values corresponding to the random number are assigned. Therefore, for example, if the ratio of the determination values is 0.5 (first shift timing: 6, second shift timing: 7 in FIG. 27A), determination values 1 to 5 are assigned. In the present embodiment, the first change timing and the second change timing are determined at the same time using the second prefetch effect pattern change timing determination table shown in FIGS. It may be.

  The CPU 101 for effect control has the prefetch effect pattern determined in S67107 as the third prefetch effect pattern, the pending display changing flag is not set, and the final display mode determined in S67106 is the first special mode. In some cases, the third look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table (when the hold display changing flag is not set) (change timing from the normal mode to the first special mode) shown in FIG. 29A is selected and determined in S67106. When the final display mode is the second special mode, the third prefetch effect pattern change timing determination table (when the hold display changing flag is not set) shown in FIG. 29B (change timing from the normal mode to the second special mode) ) Is selected. In addition, when the prefetching effect pattern determined in S67107 is the third prefetching effect pattern and the pending display changing flag is set, the effect control CPU 101, regardless of the final display mode determined in S67106, A third look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table shown in FIG. 29C (when the pending display changing flag is set) (second change timing from the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode) is selected. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the change timing (the number of shifts) of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target at a ratio determined for each total hold storage number in the selected third prefetch effect pattern change timing determination table. Decide to any one of 1-7.

  For example, when the first look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table shown in FIG. 26A (when the hold display changing flag is not set) is used, if the total number of reserved memories is 3, the effect control CPU 101 The change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 1 at a ratio of 70%, and the change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 2 at a ratio of 30%. Further, when using the first look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table (when the hold display changing flag is set) shown in FIG. The change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 1 at a rate of 30%, and the change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 2 at a rate of 70%.

  Also, for example, a second look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table (when the on-hold display flag is not set) shown in FIG. 27A (first change timing from the normal mode to the special mode and from the special mode to the first special mode) When the total number of pending storages is 4, the effect control CPU 101 sets the first change timing (number of shifts) to 1 and the second change timing (number of shifts) at a rate of 30%. The number of shifts is determined to be 2, and the first change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 1 and the second change timing (number of shifts) is 3 at a rate of 50%, and the first change timing (shift is determined to be 20%) 2) and the second change timing (number of shifts) is 3.

  Also, for example, a second look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table (when the on-hold display flag is not set) shown in FIG. 27B (first change timing from the normal mode to the special mode and from the special mode to the second special mode) When the total number of pending storages is 4, the presentation control CPU 101 sets the first change timing (number of shifts) to 1 and the second change timing (number of shifts) at a rate of 50%. The number of shifts is determined as 2, and the first change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 1 and the second change timing (number of shifts) as 3 at a rate of 30%, and the first change timing (shift is determined as 20%). 2) and the second change timing (number of shifts) is 3.

  Also, for example, the second look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table shown in FIG. 28A (when the on-hold display flag is set) (the first change timing from the normal mode to the special mode and the special mode to the first special mode or the first mode) When the total number of pending storages is 4 when using the second change timing to 2 special mode), the production control CPU 101 sets the first change timing (number of shifts) to 1 and the first at a rate of 20%. 2 The change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 2, and the first change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 1 at a rate of 30%, the second change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 3, and the first rate is determined to be 50%. The change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 2, and the second change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 3.

  Further, for example, when using the third look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table (when the hold display flag is not set) (change timing from the normal mode to the first special mode) shown in FIG. When the number is 3, the production control CPU 101 determines the change timing (number of shifts) as 1 at a ratio of 50% and determines the change timing (number of shifts) as 2 at a ratio of 50%. Further, for example, when using the third look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table (when the hold display flag is not set) (change timing from the normal mode to the second special mode) shown in FIG. When the number is 3, the production control CPU 101 determines the change timing (number of shifts) as 1 at a ratio of 70%, and determines the change timing (number of shifts) as 2 at a ratio of 30%. Also, for example, when using the third look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table (when the on-hold display flag is set) shown in FIG. 29C (change timing from the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode). When the total pending storage number is 3, the effect control CPU 101 determines the change timing (number of shifts) as 1 at a rate of 30%, and sets the change timing (number of shifts) as 2 at a rate of 70%. decide.

  The pre-reading effect pattern change timing determination table shown in FIGS. 26 to 29 is characteristic when the hold display changing flag is set (that is, any hold display is normal in the sum hold storage display unit 18c). When the pending display changing flag is not set (that is, in the display mode other than the normal mode), when the pending display changing flag is not set (that is, in the total pending storage display unit 18c, The determination value is set so that the rate at which the change timing is delayed (the number of shifts until the change timing is reached) is increased as compared with the case where the change timing is not displayed. By having such a feature, when any of the hold displays is displayed in a display mode other than the normal mode in the total hold storage display unit 18c, the pre-reading effect to be newly executed has a change timing. It is likely to be determined later (the number of shifts until the change timing is reached is likely to increase), and the rate of change after the hold display already displayed in a display mode other than the normal mode is increased. That is, when any one of the hold displays is displayed in a display mode other than the normal mode (for example, special display) in the total hold storage display unit 18c, the display other than the normal mode is displayed rather than the hold display displayed in the normal mode. The rate at which the display mode of the hold display displayed in the display mode (for example, special display) further changes can be increased. For this reason, in the total hold storage display unit 18c, when any hold display is displayed in a display mode other than the normal mode, the hold display is likely to change to a display mode with a higher expectation level that is a big hit. The display mode of the hold display when the effect (suggestion effect) is executed can be given interest, and the interest of the prefetching effect can be enhanced.

  In addition, in the prefetch effect pattern change timing determination table shown in FIGS. 26 to 29, when the final display mode is the first special mode, the second expectation that is a big hit than the first special mode is high. The determination value is set so that the rate at which the change timing is delayed (the number of shifts until the change timing is reached) is higher than that in the special mode. By having such a feature, when the display mode of the hold display is changed at an early timing (small number of shifts), the rate of change to the second special mode with a high expectation of being a big hit is increased. Can do. Therefore, it is possible to give interest to the timing at which the hold display changes (that is, what number of the hold display changes), and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment. 26 to 29, the change timing is earlier when the final display mode is the first special mode than when the final display mode is the second special mode (the number of shifts until the change timing is reached). The determination value may be set so that the ratio increases. In this case, when the display mode of the hold display is changed at a late timing (a large number of shifts), it can be easily changed to the second special mode with a high expectation level for a big hit. Also, in this embodiment, if the pending display changing flag is set, the same prefetch effect pattern change timing determination table (in this example, the second prefetch effect pattern change in FIG. 28A) regardless of the final display mode. The timing determination table (when the hold display changing flag is set) or the third look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table (when the hold display changing flag is set) of FIG. 29C) is used, but the hold display changing flag is set. Even in such a case, a prefetch effect pattern change timing determination table to which determination values are assigned so as to be determined at different change timings according to the final display mode may be used.

  In this embodiment, in order to simplify the description, the timing for changing the display mode of the hold display is set as an arbitrary shift timing until the start of the variable display of the notice target. When the display mode can be changed at any timing until the target variation display starts, for example, the timing to change (when starting a prize, a specific shift timing, during a specific variation display, etc.) can be specified. A plurality of types of change timing patterns may be provided, and any one of them may be selected according to the winning determination result.

  Further, in this embodiment, regardless of whether the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is won, the variable display is performed in the order of winning, and the high base (that is, the second start winning opening 14 is won). Even in the (easy) state, the pre-reading effect can be executed based on winning in either the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. Therefore, in the process of determining the prefetch effect pattern in the prefetch effect determining process (S67107) and the process of determining the change timing (S67108), as shown in FIGS. 25 to 29, the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory. The pre-reading effect pattern and the change timing are determined based on the total pending storage number obtained by adding the numbers. However, as described above, when the pre-reading effect based on one of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is limited according to the gaming state, For example, the variable display based on winning at the second start winning opening 14 is preferentially performed, and in the high base state, execution of the pre-reading effect based on winning at the first starting winning opening 13 is restricted, and low base In the state, when the execution of the pre-reading effect based on winning at the second start winning opening 14 is restricted, the process of determining the pre-reading effect pattern (S67107) and the process of determining the change timing In (S67108), prefetching is based on the number of reserved memories (the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number) that is the execution target of the prefetching effect, not the total number of reserved memories. It may be determined to an effect pattern and change timing.

  When the change timing (number of shifts) is determined, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode of the suggested effect performed at the change timing of the hold display (S67110). In the present embodiment, a suggestion effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display may change can be executed at the shift timing. In addition, the suggestion effect is the first effect mode (in this example, the character “chance!” Is displayed in the oval frame) or the second effect mode (in this example, the character “chance!” Is displayed in the rectangular frame). Is displayed). In S67110, the effect mode of the suggestion effect executed at the change timing of the hold display is determined to be either the first effect mode or the second effect mode.

  In a present Example, according to the production | presentation aspect of suggestion production | presentation, a hold display changes into a special aspect, a 1st special aspect, or a 2nd special aspect at a different ratio. Specifically, when the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode, the rate at which the display mode of the hold display changes is higher than when the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect mode. Although the details will be described later, the suggestion effect is also executed at a shift timing other than the change timing of the hold display. Therefore, in order to distinguish them, the suggestion effect executed at the change timing of the hold display is also referred to as the suggestion effect (success pattern), and the suggestion effect executed at a shift timing other than the change timing of the hold display is indicated as the suggestion effect (failure). It is also called a pattern. In this embodiment, both the suggestion effect (success pattern) and the suggestion effect (failure pattern) are executed in the first effect mode or the second effect mode.

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram of a suggestion effect mode determination table. In S67110, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode of the suggested effect performed at the change timing of the hold display, using the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the effect mode as the first effect mode at a rate of 20%, and determines the effect mode as the second effect mode at a rate of 80%.

  A characteristic of the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 30A is that the ratio determined to the second effect mode is higher than the first effect mode at the change timing, and the second is set at the non-change timing. That is, the determination value is set so that the ratio determined to the first effect mode is higher than the effect mode. By having such a feature, it is possible to suggest the possibility that the display mode of the hold display changes at different ratios according to the effect mode of the suggestion effect. Therefore, it is possible to give diversity to the suggestion effect, and it is possible to focus on which suggestion effect is executed and to improve the game entertainment. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 30A. For example, when the value of any shift counter stored in the winning determination result storage buffer is 0 or more, that is, the display mode of the hold display is A suggestion effect mode determination table used when there is a plan to change may be further provided, and the determination value may be set so that the ratio of executing the suggestion effect (failure pattern) at the non-change timing increases. By doing in this way, even if it is a suggestion effect (failure pattern), expectation can be given by the frequency performed.

  In this embodiment, the possibility that the display mode of the hold display is changed is suggested at different ratios according to the effect mode of the suggestion effect. The display mode may be changed at different ratios. For example, when the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect mode A (for example, the letter “chance!” In the oval frame is displayed in red), the first effect mode B (for example, the oval frame) The ratio of changing to the second special mode having a high expectation degree of jackpot may be made higher than when the “chance!” Character is displayed in white).

  Moreover, in the suggestion effect, any one of the hold indications of the hold indications displayed in the combined hold storage display unit 18c is specified, and the indication suggesting that the display mode of the specified hold indication may change. May be performed. In this case, depending on which hold display is specified (the state of the specified hold display), the effect mode is determined using the suggested effect mode determination table in which different determination values (ratio) are set. You may do it.

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

  Further, in this embodiment, two types of production modes of the first production mode and the second production mode are provided as the production mode of the suggestion production. The degree of expectation that the display mode changes may be different (the ratio to be selected is different depending on whether or not it is the change timing).

  On the other hand, when the prefetch effect pattern determined in S67107 is the prefetch effect pattern 4 (S67108; Y), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the final display mode determined in S671016 is a special mode (S67114). ). When the final display mode determined in S671010 is a special mode (S67114; Y), the effect control CPU 101 changes the final display mode determined in S67107 from the special mode to the normal mode (S67115).

  After execution of S67110, S67115, or. When the final display mode determined in S671016 is not a special mode (S67114; N), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a reach effect execution flag indicating that the reach effect is being executed is set. (S67111). When the reach effect execution flag is not set (S67111; N), the effect control CPU 101 displays a new hold display in the display mode corresponding to the pre-read effect pattern in the total hold storage display unit 18c. The pre-reading effect determination process is finished by controlling (S67112). If the reach effect flag is set (S67111; Y), the prefetch effect determination process is terminated without going through S67112. In S67112, the effect control CPU 101 controls to display a new hold display in a display mode according to the pre-read effect pattern, and shows data indicating the hold display mode and the final display mode determined in S67106. The data, the data indicating the look-ahead effect pattern determined in S67107, the shift counter set in S67108, and the data indicating the effect mode of the suggestion effect determined in S67110 are associated with the determination result at the time of winning and the determination at the time of winning The result is stored in the result storage buffer (FIG. 22). By storing these data, it is possible to specify the final display mode, the pre-reading effect pattern, the change timing, and the suggestive effect mode determined in the prefetch effect determining process in the effect symbol variation start process described later.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the winning determination result designation command is received, whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect is determined in the pre-reading effect determination process, and a new hold display is normally displayed. A process of controlling to display in a display mode corresponding to the mode and the prefetch effect pattern is performed.

  In this embodiment, a prefetch is newly performed even when any hold display is displayed in a special mode (or special mode) or when it is determined that the prefetch effect is executed in advance. Although it is allowed to execute an effect, the present invention is not limited to this, and the execution of the pre-reading effect is limited at a certain rate (for example, when any hold display is displayed in a special manner) May limit the execution in a superimposed manner or limit the execution of three or more pre-reading effects in a superimposed manner). By making such a restriction, it is possible for the player to easily understand which hold display should be noted.

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

  When the configuration of (1) above is added to the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the shift number counter according to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory count Is set to a maximum of 4. However, even if the pre-reading effect that changes the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in the configuration of (1) above, 2 Since the special symbol variation display is interrupted and executed (prioritized rather than in winning order), for example, when the second special symbol variation display is performed, an effect symbol which will be described later is provided even at the shift timing. It is desirable to configure so that the value of the shift number counter is not subtracted in S1802 of the fluctuation start process. Similarly, in the configuration of (3) above, when the pre-reading effect that changes the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the variation display of the second special symbol is similarly performed. Is preferably configured so as not to subtract the value of the number-of-shifts counter in S1802 of the effect symbol variation start process described later.

  Further, when the configuration of (2) above is added to the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the shift is performed according to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example). A maximum of 4 is set in the number counter. In this case, unlike the configuration of (1) above, the value of the shift counter is subtracted when the shift timing is reached, regardless of whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed. Similarly, in the configuration of (3) above, when a pre-reading effect that changes the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is similarly executed. Even when the variable display is performed, the value of the shift counter is subtracted at the shift timing.

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

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

  In this embodiment, the variable display is executed in the order of winning one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. However, the pre-reading effect is performed only for the variable display of the first special symbol (the above (1 )), Or a configuration for performing a pre-reading effect only on the variable display of the second special symbol (the above (2)) may be added. In this embodiment, the variable display is executed in the order of winning one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, during the high base game or the big hit game, the first start winning port 13 is displayed. The prefetching effect based on the winning may not be performed.

  FIG. 31 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 executes a hold display restriction process (S799) for switching display / non-display of the hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c, and then according to the value of the effect control process flag. Then, any one of S800 to S809 is performed. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Big hit end effect process (S806): 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).

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

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

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

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the hold display restriction process. First, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a reach effect flag indicating that the reach effect is being executed is set (S901). When the reach effect flag is set (S901; Y), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a hold display is being displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c (S902). When the hold display is not being displayed (S902; N), the hold display restriction process is terminated, and when the hold display is being displayed (S902; Y), the hold display being displayed in the total hold storage display unit 18c is deleted. (S903). Then, a pending non-display flag indicating that no pending display is displayed in the total pending storage display unit 18c is set, and the pending display restriction process is terminated (S904).

  When the reach effect flag is not set (S901; N), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the hold non-display flag is set (S911). When the on-hold non-display flag is not set (S911; N), the on-hold display restriction process ends, and when the on-hold non-display flag is set (S911; Y), the presentation control CPU 101 With reference to the winning determination result storage buffer, it is determined whether there is a pending storage (S912). If there is no hold memory (S912; N), the hold display restriction process is terminated, and if there is a hold memory (S912; Y), the display of the hold display on the combined hold memory display unit 18c is resumed and the hold display restriction is performed. The process ends (S913).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first deletes various data associated with the first winning determination result (oldest determination result) stored in the winning determination result storage buffer, The contents of the winning determination result storage buffer are shifted, the first hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c is erased, the remaining hold display is shifted one by one, and the combined hold storage display unit 18c adds up. The display of the reserved memory number is updated (S1800). For example, when the first to fifth hold displays of the combined hold storage display unit 18c are displayed, the first hold display is erased at the shift timing and the second hold display is displayed. The hold display is shifted to the first display area, the hold display displayed at the third is shifted to the second display area, and the hold display displayed at the fourth is the third display. The hold display which has been shifted to the area and displayed in the fifth is shifted to the fourth display area. 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 stores the value of the shift counter for specifying the change timing (number of shifts) associated with any of the winning determination results in the winning determination result storage buffer (see FIG. 22). It is confirmed whether it is larger than 0 (S1801). The fact that the value of the shift counter is larger than 0 means that it is determined to execute a pre-reading effect that changes the display mode for any of the hold displays displayed in the combined hold storage display unit 18c. Is shown. Therefore, in S1801, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined to execute the prefetch effect (change the display mode of the hold display).

  When the value of any shift counter is not greater than 0 (N in S1801), that is, the value of the shift counter is 0 or not set, and the pre-reading effect is executed (the display mode of the hold display is changed) If it is not determined, the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to step S1803a.

  On the other hand, if the value of the shift counter is greater than 0 (Y in S1801), that is, if it is determined to execute the prefetch effect (change the display mode of the hold display), the effect control CPU 101. Subtracts 1 from the values of all shift counters (S1802). Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the shift counter after subtraction is 0 (S1803). If the value of the shift counter is 0 as a result of subtracting 1 from the value of the shift counter in S1802, the display mode of one of the hold displays displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c is changed. This indicates that it is time to execute the pre-reading effect. Therefore, in S1803, it is confirmed whether or not it is the change timing of the prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the hold display.

  In S1803, when the value of the shift counter is not 0, that is, when it is not the change timing of the prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the effect control CPU 101 shifts the process to S1803a. On the other hand, if the value of the shift counter is 0, that is, if it is the change timing of the prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the process proceeds to S1808. In S1808, the shift counter whose value is 0 is set to a state where nothing is set (for example, Null). By performing such a process, it is possible to avoid the one that has already reached the change timing (the value obtained by subtracting the value of the shift number counter from 0) from being changed again in S1803.

  In the case where it is allowed to change the display mode of the hold display at the time of starting winning, for example, the following processing is performed, so that the change of the display mode of the hold display at the change timing is realized. When the prefetch effect pattern is the second prefetch effect pattern, the first change timing is the start winning prize, and the second change timing is the first shift timing, the effect control CPU 101 performs the first prefetch effect determination process in S67108. The value of the shift number counter is set to 0, and the value of the second shift number counter is set to 1. Then, the CPU 101 for effect control performs control to display a new hold display in a special mode based on the value of the first shift number counter being 0 in S67111 of the prefetch effect determination process, and the first shift. The number counter is set to a state where nothing is set (for example, Null). By performing the process in this way, in the effect symbol variation start process to be performed thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the second shift number counter in S1801 and S1802 to 0, and in S1803, Based on the fact that the value of the second shift number counter becomes 0, it can be determined that it is the second change timing for changing from the special mode to the special mode.

  In S1803a, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not there is a special display or a special display in the special display among the special displays displayed in the total storage display 18c (S1803a). For example, it can be confirmed by referring to the hold display mode of the winning determination result storage buffer (FIG. 22). Note that the data indicating the hold display mode stored in the winning determination result storage buffer (FIG. 22) is registered, for example, in the pre-reading effect determination process and updated in S1808 described later. If it is determined in S1803a that there is no hold display that is displayed in a special mode or a special mode, the effect control CPU 101 indicates that any hold display is displayed in a special mode or a special mode. If the changing flag is set, it is reset (S1803b). In this way, by updating the status of the pending display changing flag according to whether any pending display is displayed in a special mode or a special mode, any pending display has already been changed from the normal mode. When displayed in the display mode, the hold display displayed in the display mode other than the normal mode can be changed more easily than the hold display displayed in the other normal mode (prefetching effect determination process, (Refer FIG. 24, FIG. 26-FIG. 29).

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

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode of the suggestion effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes (S1806). Here, the process of S1806 is not executed at the timing when the display mode of the hold display changes due to the prefetching effect. Therefore, in S1806, although it is suggested that the display mode of the hold display changes, as a result, the presentation mode of the suggestion effect (failure pattern) executed when the display mode does not change is determined.

  In S1806, when the on-hold display changing flag is not set, that is, when any on-hold display is not displayed in the special mode or the special mode on the total on-hold storage display unit 18c, the effect control CPU 101 performs FIG. ) Is determined not to execute the suggestion effect (failure pattern) or to be executed in the first effect mode or the second effect mode at the ratio of the non-change timing suggestion effect mode determination table (when the hold display changing flag is not set). To do. When the pending display changing flag is set, that is, when any pending display is displayed in the special mode or the special mode in the total pending storage display unit 18c, the suggestion at the non-change timing shown in FIG. It is determined that the suggestion effect (failure pattern) is not executed or executed in the first effect mode or the second effect mode at the ratio of the effect mode determination table (when the pending display changing flag is set). In the non-change timing suggestion effect mode determination table determination table, determination values corresponding to the determination items (“no effect”, “first effect mode” or “second effect mode”) are assigned. In the example shown in FIGS. 30B and 30C, the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown to simplify the description. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the effect mode of the suggestion effect (failure pattern), and the determination items (“No effect”, “No. 1 effect mode "or" 2nd effect mode ").

  For example, when the on-hold display changing flag is not set, that is, when any on-hold display is not displayed in the special mode or the special mode in the total on-hold storage display unit 18c, the suggestion effect (failure pattern) is 80%. Is determined not to be executed, it is determined that the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect mode at a rate of 15%, and it is determined that the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode at a rate of 5%. When the pending display changing flag is set, that is, when any pending display is displayed in the special mode or the special mode in the total pending storage display unit 18c, the suggestion effect (failure pattern) is set at a rate of 0%. ) Is determined not to be executed, it is determined that the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect mode at a rate of 80%, and the suggestion effect is determined to be executed in the second effect mode at a rate of 20%.

  As shown in FIGS. 30B and 30C, in this embodiment, when the pending display changing flag is set, that is, any pending display is a special mode or a special mode in the total pending storage display unit 18c. If it is displayed, the suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than the case where it is not. Therefore, the expectation when the hold display is displayed in a special manner can be enhanced, and the game entertainment can be enhanced. In the present embodiment, the suggestion effect is executed even at the timing when the display mode of the hold display changes. Therefore, when the hold display is displayed in the special mode, the suggestion effect is always executed. However, even when the hold display is displayed in a special manner, the suggestion effect may not be executed. However, also in this case, it is desirable that the suggestive effect is executed at a higher rate than when the hold display is not displayed in a special manner.

  When the pending display changing flag is set, that is, when any pending display is displayed in a special mode or a special mode in the total pending storage display unit 18c, the final display mode of the pending display is Depending on whether it is the first special mode or the second special mode, the production mode of the suggestion production may be determined as the first production mode A or the first production mode B at different ratios. For example, when the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode having a higher expectation than the first special mode, the effect mode of the suggestion effect is determined to be the first effect mode A rather than the first effect mode B. You may make it raise the ratio to be high.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the production mode and variation pattern of the determined suggestion production (failure pattern) (S1807). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S1812).

  When it is determined in S1803 that the value of any of the shift counters is 0, that is, when it is the change timing of the prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the effect control CPU 101 is changing the hold display. If the flag is not set, it is set (S1808). In S1808, the effect control CPU 101 sets the shift number counter whose value is 0 in the winning determination result storage buffer to a state where nothing is set (for example, Null) and the corresponding hold display mode. Update the data indicating. For example, when the value of the first shift number counter becomes 0, if the value of the second shift number counter is 0 (that is, if it is not the second look-ahead effect pattern), the corresponding hold display mode is the normal mode. If the value of the second shift number counter is not 0 (that is, if it is the second look-ahead effect pattern), the corresponding hold display mode is changed from the normal mode to the special mode. Update. Further, when the value of the second shift number counter becomes 0 (that is, at the second change timing of the second look-ahead effect pattern), the corresponding hold display mode is indicated from the special mode to the final display mode. Update to display mode. By executing such processing, in the prefetch effect determination process, it is possible to determine whether or not to execute the prefetch effect based on the display mode of the currently displayed hold display.

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

  Next, the production control CPU 101 selects a process table for changing the display mode according to the prefetching production pattern, the final display mode, the suggested production mode, and the variation pattern (S1811). Then, the process proceeds to S1812.

  The process table for changing the display mode is to execute the suggestion effect (success pattern) at the start of the change of the effect symbol and the pre-read effect that changes the display mode of the specific hold display together with the change display of the effect symbol. It is a table in which process data for performing control is set. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of process tables for changing the display mode are provided according to the suggestion effect (success pattern) to be executed and the prefetch effect mode. Further, in this embodiment, an effect mode (in this example, the first effect mode or the second effect mode) of the suggestion effect (success pattern) determined in the prefetch effect determination process and stored in the winning determination result storage buffer. Based on the pre-reading effect pattern (in this example, any of the first pre-reading effect pattern to the third pre-reading effect pattern) and the final display mode (in this example, the first display mode or the second display mode) In this manner, the suggestion effect (success pattern) is executed, and it is possible to specify which pre-read effect that changes which hold display to what display form is executed. Therefore, the CPU 101 for effect control is one of a plurality of types of process tables for changing the display mode according to the effect mode, the pre-reading effect pattern, the final display mode, and the variation pattern of the suggestion effect (success pattern). And execute the suggestion effect (success pattern) in the effect mode determined in the pre-read effect determination process by executing the control of the effect device according to the contents of the process data 1 of the process table for changing the selected display mode Thus, it is possible to execute a pre-reading effect that changes the hold display corresponding to the fluctuating display of the notice target to the determined display mode.

  After execution of S1812, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect devices (the effect display device 9, the decoration LED 25, the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, etc.) according to the contents of the process data 1 (S1813), and the variation timer. A value corresponding to the variation time is set in (S1814). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation processing, and the effect symbol variation start process is terminated (S1815).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S1841) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (S1842). When the process timer times out (S1843), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (S1844). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (S1845).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the content of the process data and refers to whether or not it is the start timing of the reach effect (S1846). If it is the reach production start timing (S 1846; Y), the reach production flag is set and the process proceeds to S 1848. In S1848, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the contents of the process data and refers to whether or not it is the end timing of the reach effect (S1848). If it is the reach effect end timing (S1848; Y), the reach effect flag is cleared and the process proceeds to S1859 (S1849). The process moves to S1850.

  In S1850, if the variation time timer has timed out (S1850), 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) (S1852). 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 (S1851), the process proceeds to S1852. Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

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

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the confirmed command reception flag is set (S851). If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the confirmed command reception flag is reset. (S852), control for deriving and displaying a stop symbol is performed according to the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (S853). Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to be a big hit (S855a). Whether or not it is determined to be a big hit is confirmed, for example, by a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In the present embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit based on the determined stop symbol.

  If it is determined to be a big hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804) (S858). On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a big hit, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is determined to be a big hit (S855b). Whether or not it is determined to be a small hit is confirmed by, for example, a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In the present embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a small hit based on the determined stop symbol.

  If it is determined to be a small hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit display process (S807) (S856). On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a small hit, 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).

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

  Next, a specific example of the prefetch effect will be described. FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the prefetching effect. As shown in FIG. 36 (A), in the effect display device 9, when the three hold displays are displayed in the normal hold mode (“◯” in this example) on the total hold storage display unit 18c, When the derivation display is performed, a new variable display is started. Next, if the timing at which the hold display shift is performed is a change timing, the suggested effect of the second effect mode that has been determined in advance (in this example, the word “chance!” Is displayed in a rectangular frame). Is executed (FIG. 36B). When the pre-reading effect pattern determined in advance is the third pre-reading effect pattern and the final display mode is the first special mode, the second hold display is the first special mode (in this example, “◯”). When the final display mode is the second special mode, the second hold display is the second special mode (in this example, in FIG. 36 (C1)). “○” is included in “◯”) and displayed (FIG. 36 (C2)).

  In addition, when the pre-reading effect pattern determined in advance is the first pre-reading effect pattern or the second pre-reading effect pattern, the second hold display has a special mode (in this example, “x” is indicated in “O”). (Included) and displayed (FIG. 36 (C3)). Next, when the derivation display of the off symbol is performed (FIG. 36D), a new variation display is started. And if the timing at which the hold display shift is performed is the change timing and the production mode of the suggested production (success pattern) determined in advance is the second production mode, the second production mode (in this example, rectangular) The suggestion effect of “Chance!” Is displayed in the frame (FIG. 36 (E1)). When the pre-reading effect pattern determined in advance is the second pre-reading effect pattern and the final display mode is the first special mode, the first hold display is the first special mode (“◯” in this example). When the final display mode is the second special mode, the first hold display is displayed in the second special mode (in this example). “◯” is included in “◯”) and displayed (FIG. 36 (F2)). In addition, if the new variable display is started and the timing at which the hold display shift is performed is the non-change timing, and the determined presentation effect (failure pattern) is in the first production mode, the first production is performed. Although the suggestion effect of the mode (in this example, the character “chance!” Is displayed within the oval frame) is executed (FIG. 36 (E2)), the display mode of the hold display does not change (FIG. 36 (F3 )).

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the interest by generating a new reserved memory when the reserved display is erased.

  Further, by executing the suggestion effect, it is possible to give interest to the change in the display mode of the hold display, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the prefetching effect.

  In addition, it is possible to give interest to the display mode of the hold display when the prefetch effect is executed, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the prefetch effect.

  In addition, since the start winning output sound is output when the big hit expectation is high, the player's expectation due to the output of the start winning output sound can be further enhanced.

  In addition, when the reach effect is executed and when the reach effect is not executed, the same sound is output as the start winning output sound, so that a new reserved memory that is likely to be a big hit has occurred. Can be easily recognized by the player, so that the gaming interest can be improved.

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

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, when the pre-change effect flag is set in the pre-reading effect determination process executed at the time of starting winning a prize (that is, when any hold display is displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode) ) In the case where there is a hold display that is displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode by changing the ratio of executing the new pre-reading effect or delaying the change timing of the pre-reading effect to be newly executed. In the case where there is a hold display that is displayed in a display form different from the normal form by other methods, the hold display illustrates the form in which the display form is easily changed compared to other hold displays. The display mode of the hold display may be changed more easily than other hold displays. Specifically, in the pre-reading effect determination process executed at the time of starting winning, whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed with respect to the latest determination result at the time of winning is determined as a final display mode (for example, an upper limit of change). In the effect symbol variation start process in which a new variation display is started, the display mode of any hold display is changed (and which display mode is determined). The display mode is changed based on the determination result (that is, the change timing is not determined for each winning determination result in the pre-reading effect determination process). In this configuration, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not there is a special mode hold display in the production symbol variation start process, and if there is a special mode hold display, the normal mode is displayed at a high rate. The hold display having a special mode rather than the hold display is determined as a target for changing the display mode. By doing in this way, when there is a hold display displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode, the display mode of the hold display can be changed more easily than other hold displays. . In addition, for example, in the effect symbol variation start process in which the pre-reading effect determination process is omitted and a new variation display is started, which corresponding hold display display mode is changed based on all winning determination results (For example, whether to perform the pre-reading effect based on each winning determination result and the display mode after the change) may be configured. In this configuration, in the production symbol variation start process, it is confirmed whether or not there is a special mode hold display, and if there is a special mode hold display, the special mode is higher than the normal mode hold display. When there is a hold display that is displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode by determining the display mode of the display as a target for changing the display mode, the display mode of the hold display is different from that of other hold displays. It can be easy to change.

  As described above, in the pre-reading effect determination process executed at the time of starting winning a prize, whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed with respect to the latest winning determination result and the final display mode (for example, change In the effect symbol variation start process in which a new variation display is started, the display mode of any hold display is changed (and which one does not need to be changed) Even if the display mode is changed based on the determination result (that is, the change timing is not determined for each winning determination result in the pre-reading effect determination process). By determining the final display mode and the pre-reading effect pattern based on the winning determination result, the notice effect can be executed with different degrees of expectation. Both can be displayed first is changed to the special mode or the second special aspect in different proportions in the case of changing from a special manner when changing from normal mode. In addition, for example, in the effect symbol variation start process in which the pre-reading effect determination process is omitted and a new variation display is started, which corresponding hold display display mode is changed based on all winning determination results (For example, whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect based on each winning determination result and the display mode after the change), the display mode after the change based on the winning determination result By determining, it is possible to execute the notice effect with different expectations. Further, by determining the display mode after the change based on the determination result at the time of winning and the display mode of the hold display, the first special mode or the first mode is changed at a different rate when changing from the normal mode and when changing from the special mode. Two special modes can be displayed.

  In addition, since the special mode may change to the special mode among the display modes of the multiple types of hold display used in the embodiment, the special mode has been described as being in a different category, The category may be the same category as the special mode by positioning it as the special mode having the lowest expectation degree of jackpot. That is, in the said Example, a special aspect and a special aspect are demonstrated separately and the prefetching effect pattern displayed changing from a special aspect to a special aspect (a 1st special aspect or a 2nd special aspect) is a 2nd prefetch effect. In the pre-reading effect, it is only necessary to change from a display mode with a low jackpot expectation level to a display mode with a high jackpot expectation level, and change from a special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode. Alternatively, the first special mode may be changed to the second special mode having a higher expectation degree of jackpot.

  In the above embodiment, even if the hold display is changed to the special mode, the special mode may not be changed to the special mode thereafter (by the pre-reading effect based on the first pre-reading effect pattern). The present invention is not limited to this. For example, when changing to a special mode, the special mode may always be changed to the first special mode or the second special mode. By doing in this way, the expectation degree when a display mode changes to a special mode can be raised.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the change of the display mode of a hold display is illustrated only the maximum 2 times, this invention is not limited to this, Increasing the kind of display mode Thus, the change in the display mode of the hold display may be executed three or more times. In this case, when the change timing is early, the chance of changing to a display mode with a higher expectation level (for example, the number of shift timings) is increased, so that the expectation level can be increased. With such a configuration, the possibility that the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result can be notified with different expectations, so that the interest of the pre-reading effect can be enhanced.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pre-reading effect is allowed to be executed repeatedly, and the display mode of the plurality of hold displays is also allowed to change at the same time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the hold display may be restricted from changing at the same time. For example, when the change timing of the new prefetch effect is determined, the data indicating the change timing of the prefetch effect previously determined is referred to the winning determination result storage buffer. The change timing of the prefetching effect may be redetermined. By doing in this way, it can be made to pay attention to each production by changing the display mode of a plurality of hold displays at the same time.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the display control of the 1st effect aspect and the 2nd effect aspect is performed in the effect display apparatus 9 as a suggestion effect, this invention is not limited to this. As the suggestion effect, in addition to (or instead of) the display control of the first effect mode and the second effect mode in the effect display device 9, an effect of outputting sound from the speaker, an effect of lighting the lamp, and the like are performed. It may be.

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

  In the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 exemplifies a mode in which a command is directly transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game control microcomputer 560 is not limited thereto. The microcomputer 560 is provided with another board (for example, the audio output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 2, or the function of the circuit mounted on the audio output board 70 and the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35. The effect control command may be transmitted to a sound / lamp board having a function and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in 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 this case, the production control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in response to the production control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment, and the audio output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35. Alternatively, display control can be performed according to a command received from the sound / lamp board.

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

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

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is exemplified as the gaming machine. However, according to the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. It is also possible to apply to a slot machine where a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player if the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbols are stopped according to the stop button operation by the player It is.

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

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the start prize port two two, the 1st start prize port 13 and the 2nd start prize port 14, was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, There may be only one winning opening, or three or more starting winning openings.

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

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the start winning prize generate | occur | produces, the form which always outputs any of the start winning output sounds 1-3 from the speakers 27L and 27R is illustrated, but this invention is limited to this. Instead, any of the start winning output sounds 1 to 3 may be output from the speakers 27L and 27R only when a start winning is generated during a reach effect in which the hold display is not displayed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37 as Modification 1, after execution of the pre-reading effect determination process (S671) of the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the reach effect flag is set. (S671a). When the reach effect flag is set (S671a; Y), the start winning output sounds 1 to 3 are output from the speakers 27L and 27R by executing the processing of S672 to S677, and the reach effect flag is set. If S is not set (S671a; N), the process of S672 to 677 may be skipped and the process may proceed to S611. In S671a of the first modification, it is determined whether or not the reach effect flag is set. However, in S671a, the hold non-display flag indicating that the hold display is not set is set. It may be determined whether or not it is done. In this case, if the pending non-display flag is set, the processing of S672 to 677 is executed, and if the pending non-display flag is not set, the processing proceeds to S611 without executing the processing of S672 to S677. You can do it.

  Further, in the first modification, only the start winning output sounds 1 to 3 are output from the speakers 27L and 27R only when the start winning is generated during the reach production, but the present invention is limited to this. Even if a start-up prize occurs during an effect other than a reach effect such as a probability change effect that is executed when the game state is in a probability change state or a time effect that is executed when the game state is in a short time state, etc. Any one of the start winning output sounds 1 to 3 may be output from the speakers 27L and 27R.

  Moreover, although this modification has illustrated the form which outputs any of the start winning output sounds 1-3 from the speakers 27L and 27R only when the start winning is generated during the reach production, the present invention is limited to this. If a start prize is generated even if it is not a reach effect, the start prize output sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R with different allocations according to the display mode of the hold display specified in S672. Also good. For example, when the reach effect flag is not set and the display mode of the hold display specified in S672 is the normal mode, the start winning output sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R at a rate of 10%. When the display mode of the hold display specified in S672 is the first special mode, the start winning output sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R at a rate of 30%, and the display mode of the hold display specified in S672 is the second. In the case of the special mode, the start winning output sound may be output from the speakers 27L and 27R at a rate of 50%.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the start winning prize generate | occur | produces, the form which always outputs any of the start winning output sounds 1-3 from the speakers 27L and 27R is illustrated, but this invention is limited to this. Instead, when the hold display is not displayed, a start winning output sound different from that when the hold display is displayed may be output from the speakers 27L and 27R. Furthermore, in this case, when the hold display is not displayed, only the start winning output sound corresponding to the special mode may be output from the speakers 27L and 27R.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 38 as the second modified example, after executing the pre-reading effect determination process (S671) of the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the pending non-display flag is set. Determination is made (S672a). If the hold non-display flag is not set (S672a; N), the start winning output sounds 1 to 3 are output from the speakers 27L and 27R by executing the processing of S673 to S677, and the hold non-display When the middle flag is set (S672a; Y), it is determined whether or not the display mode specified in S672 is the normal mode (S678).

  When the identified display mode is the normal mode (S678; Y), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S611. That is, when the hold display mode corresponding to the hold storage won when the hold display is not displayed is the normal mode, the start winning output sound is not output from the speakers 27L and 27R. When the specified display mode is not the normal mode (S678; N), the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the specified display mode is the first special mode (S679). When the specified display mode is the first special mode (S679; Y), the production control CPU 101 uses a start prize output sound different from the start prize output sound 2 as the start prize output sound corresponding to the first special mode. Output setting for outputting 4 is executed, and the process proceeds to S611. When the specified display mode is the second special mode (S679; N), the effect control CPU 101 uses a start prize different from the start prize output sound 3 as the start prize output sound corresponding to the second special mode. The output setting for outputting the output sound 5 is executed, and the process proceeds to S611.

  In the second modification, when the display mode of the hold display specified when the hold display is not displayed is the normal mode, the start winning output sound is not output from the speakers 27L and 27R. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the display mode of the hold display specified when the hold display is hidden is the normal mode, the hold specified when the hold display is hidden. Similarly to the case where the display mode is the first special mode or the second special mode, a start winning output sound (for example, a start winning output sound 6) different from the start winning output sound 1 is output from the speakers 27L and 27R. You may do it.

  In the second modification, the start winning output sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R when the display mode of the hold display specified when the hold display is not displayed is the first special mode or the second special mode. Although the form is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the hold display specified when the hold display is not displayed is the second that has a higher expectation degree of jackpot than the first special mode. The start winning output sound may be output from the speakers 27L and 27R only in the special mode. By doing in this way, since the start winning output sound is output when the degree of big hit expectation is high, the player's expectation due to the output of the starting winning output sound can be further enhanced.

  In the second modification, the start winning output is different depending on whether the display mode of the hold display specified in S672 when the hold display is not displayed is the first special mode or the second special mode. Although the form which outputs a sound from speaker 27L, 27R was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, When the hold display is non-displaying, the display mode of the hold display specified in S672 is a special mode. If so, the same start winning output sound may be output from the speakers 27L and 27R so that the player can easily understand that the hold display due to the newly generated start winning is a special display.

  Further, in the second modification, when a start winning is generated while the hold display is being displayed, any one of three types of start winning output sounds 1 to 3 is output from the speakers 27L and 27R. On the other hand, when a start winning is generated when the hold display is not displayed, two types of start winning output sounds 4 or 5 are output from the speakers 27L and 27R. That is, although the case where the on-hold display is being displayed has been illustrated as having more start winning output sounds that can be output from the speakers 27L and 27R than when the on-hold display is not being displayed, the present invention is limited to this. The start winning output sound that can be output from the speakers 27L and 27R may be more when the hold display is not displayed than when the hold display is displayed. Specifically, when the display mode of the hold display specified in S672 is the normal mode when the hold display is being displayed, the start winning output sound 1 is output from the speakers 27L and 27R, while the first special mode. Alternatively, in the second special mode, only the start winning output sound (for example, the start winning output sound 3) is output from the speakers 27L and 27R. On the other hand, when the display mode of the hold display specified in S672 when the hold display is not being displayed is the normal mode, the start winning output sound 1 is output from the speakers 27L and 27R, while the hold specified in S672. When the display mode is the first special mode, the start winning output sound 4 is output from the speakers 27L and 27R, and when the display mode of the hold display specified in S672 is the second special mode, the start winning output sound 5 is output from the speakers 27L and 27R, respectively. You should do it. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier for the player to know whether the hold display by the start winning that occurred during the non-display of the hold display is the first special mode or the second special mode.

  In the above embodiment, the start winning output sound corresponding to the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the start win is output from the speakers 27L and 27R only when the start win occurs. The present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the hold display changes (in the above embodiment, the value set in the first shift number counter or the second shift number counter becomes 0) ), The sound corresponding to the changed display mode of the hold display may be output from the speakers 27L and 27R.

  Moreover, although the said Example has illustrated the form which outputs the start winning output sound corresponding to the display mode of the hold display according to the hold storage of a start win from the speakers 27L and 27R, this invention is limited to this. For example, an LED lamp or a movable accessory is arranged around the player's attention, such as around the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, and the start winning output corresponding to the display mode of the hold display Along with the sound output, the player is started by causing the LED lamp to emit light in a color or a light emission pattern corresponding to the display mode of the hold display, or operating the movable accessory in the operation mode corresponding to the display mode of the hold display. You may make it easy to understand the expected degree of jackpot of the stored memory generated by winning. Note that the light emission of these LED lamps and the operation of the movable accessory may be executed both during display of the hold display and during non-display of the hold display, or may be executed only during the non-display of the hold display. . Further, the start winning output sound corresponding to the display mode of the hold display from the speakers 27L and 27R, the light emission in the color and the light emission pattern corresponding to the display mode of the LED lamp hold display, the hold display of the movable accessory The operation in the operation mode corresponding to the display mode may be executed in combination as described above, or may be executed alone.

  In the above-described embodiment, the hold display is not displayed during the reach effect which is the specific effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is executed when the gaming state is in the probable state. An effect other than a reach effect such as a time effect that is executed when the probability change effect or the game state is in a short time state may be set as the specific effect, and the hold display may not be displayed even during the probability change effect or the time effect. When the game state is a short-time state or a probable state and a short-time state, the start-up prize is generated because the change time per one-variation display is shortened and the start-up prize is easily generated as compared with the normal state. Even if the game state is the normal state, the hold memory is consumed in a shorter time. Therefore, the start winning output sound is output from the speakers 27 and 27R when the hold display is not displayed during execution of the specific effect in the present invention. You may not make it.

  Further, in the embodiment, when a start winning occurs, the start winning output sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R according to the display mode of the hold display of the hold storage based on the start win (the display mode of the hold display specified in S672). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a start winning is generated, the speakers 27L and 27R are used according to the final display mode of the hold memory based on the start winning. A start winning output sound may be output.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the start winning is generated, the start winning output sound corresponding to the display mode of the hold display of the hold memory based on the start winning is output from the speakers 27L and 27R. The present invention is not limited to this, and when a start winning occurs, one start is performed at a different rate from each of a plurality of start winning output sounds according to the display mode of the hold display of the hold memory based on the start winning. The winning output sound may be output from the speakers 27L and 27R.

  For example, when the display mode of the hold display of the hold memory based on the start winning (the display mode of the hold display specified in S672) is the normal mode, the start winning output sound 1 is output from the speakers 27L and 27R at a rate of 70%. Then, the start winning output sound 2 is output from the speakers 27L and 27R at a rate of 20%, and the start winning output sound 3 is output from the speakers 27L and 27R at a rate of 10%. Further, when the display mode of the hold display of the hold memory based on the start winning (the display mode of the hold display specified in S672) is the first special mode, the start winning output sound 1 from the speakers 27L and 27R at a rate of 10%. , The start winning output sound 2 is output from the speakers 27L and 27R at a rate of 70%, and the start winning output sound 3 is output from the speakers 27L and 27R at a rate of 20%. Further, when the display mode of the hold display of the hold memory based on the start winning (the display mode of the hold display specified in S672) is the second special mode, the start winning output sound 1 from the speakers 27L and 27R at a rate of 10%. , The start winning output sound 2 is output from the speakers 27L and 27R at a rate of 20%, and the start winning output sound 3 is output from the speakers 27L and 27R at a rate of 70%.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the prefetch effect pattern is determined as the prefetch effect pattern 4 in the prefetch effect determination process (S67108; Y) and the final display mode is determined as the special mode (S67114; Y). ), An example of changing the final display mode to the normal mode to avoid displaying the hold display displayed at the time of starting winning a prize in a special mode is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, by not performing S67114 and S67115, a case where the hold display displayed at the time of starting winning a prize is displayed in a special manner may be provided.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Effect display device 18c Total pending | holding memory | storage display part 27L, 27R Speaker 56 CPU
70 Audio Output Board 101 Production Control CPU

Claims (1)

It performs a variable display, a control can be a game machine to an advantageous advantageous state for Yu technique's,
And hold storage means capable of storing a pending store information about the execution by Tei no variable display,
A hold display means capable of displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage in a plurality of display modes including a special mode different from the normal mode;
Determining means for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state before execution of variable display ;
Based on the determination result of the determination means, a hold notice effect execution means capable of executing a hold notice effect that changes the display mode of the hold display;
Suggestion effect execution means capable of executing an suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold display changes,
With
The hold notice effect executing means is configured to hold the hold at a different rate depending on whether or not there is a hold display displayed in a display form different from the normal form among the hold displays displayed by the hold display means. Change any of the hold indications displayed by the display means to the special mode,
The suggestion effect execution means may change the suggestion effect at a different rate depending on whether or not there is a hold display displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode among the hold displays displayed by the hold display unit. Run
The suggestion effect includes a first suggestion effect and a second suggestion effect different from the first suggestion effect,
When said second suggestion effect is executed, compared to the case where the first suggested effect is performed, the ratio of the display mode of the hold display is changed is rather high,
The plurality of display modes include a special mode different from the normal mode and the special mode,
As the special mode, there are a first special mode and a second special mode having a higher degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state than the first special mode,
The holding notice effect executing means includes
The hold notice effect can be executed after the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect is executed,
As the hold notice effect, a first hold notice effect that changes the hold display from the normal mode to the special mode through the special mode, and a second hold notice effect that changes the hold display from the normal mode to the special mode, Is possible and
The rate at which the hold display changes to the second special mode differs between when the first hold notice effect is executed and when the second hold notice effect is executed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.