JP6491141B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that executes a variable display of identification information that can identify each based on establishment of a start condition.

  As what is generally known as this type of gaming machine, there is one that executes a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can be identified based on the establishment of a start condition. In such a gaming machine, there is one in which the variable display for which the start condition is not established is stored as the hold storage information up to a predetermined upper limit number, and the hold display is performed according to the number of the hold storage information stored. .

  Among such gaming machines, there is one that enhances the interest of the game by various effects using the hold display (Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-48744 A

  However, as described in Patent Document 1 described above, when performing an effect using the on-hold display, there is an expectation that which one of the on-hold displays that are displayed by the effect will be in an advantageous state for the player. There was a problem that the player could not easily recognize whether the display was high.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to make it easy for a player to recognize a hold display corresponding to hold storage information that is a specific variable display, and to improve the interest of the game. It is to provide a gaming machine that performs an effect.

(1) The invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Reservation storage means (game control microcomputer 560, RAM 55, first reservation storage buffer, second reservation storage buffer) for storing information relating to variable display as storage information,
Hold display means (predetermined area 9B in the screen of the effect display device 9) for holding display corresponding to the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means;
Prefetch determination means (production control microcomputer 100, S505 in FIG. 17) for performing prefetch determination on a variable display that has not yet been started;
Based on the prefetch determination by the prefetch determination means, the display mode control means (the effect control microcomputer 100, FIG. 19) capable of displaying the hold display corresponding to the hold storage information to be a specific variation display in a special display mode. S528)
The display mode control means includes
Based on the prefetch determination by the prefetch determination means, the first hold display corresponding to the hold storage information to be the specific variation display is displayed in a first special display mode different from the normal display mode, and the hold storage information is used. A second hold display corresponding to the hold storage information stored later in the hold storage means is displayed in a second special display mode different from the normal display mode, and the second hold display in the second special display mode is displayed in the second special display mode. A control for causing the first hold display of the first special display mode to be displayed in a special display mode (first special display mode) after performing an effect on the first hold display of the 1 special display mode;
Based on the pre-read determination by the pre-read determination means, the second hold display after displaying by the second special display mode, may control to display a special display mode (second special display mode) (for effect control Microcomputer 100, S522 to S528, S532, S535, S538, S539, S545, and S546 in FIG.
Compared to the first hold display, the second hold display displays a special display mode with a high expectation that becomes a specific variation display at a high rate,
Each of the special display mode of the first hold display and the special display mode of the second hold display is selected from a plurality of types of special display modes having different degrees of expectation as the specific variable display,
There are a plurality of timings at which the second hold display acts on the first hold display, and the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state is different at that timing .

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player easily recognize that the first hold display displayed in the special display mode is a hold display corresponding to the hold storage information that is a specific variable display. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, not only the first hold display but also the second hold display displayed after the first hold display can give the player a sense of expectation that becomes a specific variable display.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The display mode control means includes
The first hold display displayed in the special display mode is displayed in the special display mode when the variable display is executed after the second hold display is displayed (FIG. 20 (e)),
When the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means is less than or equal to a predetermined number, the display of the first hold display in a special display mode is restricted (S529, S530 in FIG. 19).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the entertainment using the special display mode from being completed and the interest of the game from deteriorating.

(3) In the gaming machine of either (1) or (2) above,
The display mode control means changes the mode of the special display mode of the first hold display according to the type of the display mode of the second hold display that acts on the first hold display displayed in the special display mode ( In FIG. 18F, the types of special display modes differ depending on the types of bottle display modes).

According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.
(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
Each of the special display mode of the first hold display and the special display mode of the second hold display is selected from a plurality of types of special display modes having different degrees of expectation to be the specific variable display (second display). Embodiment),
The display mode control means, when displaying the second hold display in a special display mode, has a higher expectation level for the specific variation display than the special display mode in the display of the first hold display. The ratio displayed in the form is high (second embodiment).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve a player's expectation that a specific variable display is obtained with respect to the second hold display displayed in the special display mode after the first hold display.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The display mode control means always displays the hold display corresponding to the hold storage information to be the specific variation display in the special display mode, and then always displays the special display mode in any one of a plurality of types. The special display mode is changed (S537, S538, S534, S535 in FIG. 19).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent stopping.
(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The number of hold storage information stored from when the hold storage information corresponding to the hold display displayed in the special display mode is stored until the hold storage information corresponding to the hold display to be applied to the hold display is stored. Depending on the hold display displayed in the special display mode so that the ratio of the display result of the variable display based on the hold storage information corresponding to the hold display displayed in the special display mode becomes the specific display result is different. Selection means (production control microcomputer 100) for selecting the hold display to be applied to the display is further provided (for example, the proportion of the player's advantageous state varies depending on the number of the hold storage information described later). , A description of selecting a hold display to be applied to the hold display displayed in the special display mode).

  According to such a configuration, the player's act of pausing the game so that a new hold display does not occur until the hold display displayed in the special display mode is digested by the variable display, such as a so-called stop-attack. Can be prevented. Further, it is possible to give a tension to the player and improve the interest of the game.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
After the variable display based on the non-specific reserved storage information that does not become the specific variable display, the variable display based on the specific reserved memory information that becomes the specific variable display is executed or based on the non-specific reserved memory information It further comprises hold determination means (production control microcomputer 100) for determining whether or not the change display based on the specific hold storage information is executed after the change display based on the storage information of the hold storage means.
The display mode control means includes
After displaying the hold display corresponding to the non-specific hold storage information in the special display mode, it is possible to execute a gaze effect that does not change the hold display of the special display mode to the special display mode,
If the hold determination means determines that the variable display based on the specific hold storage information is executed after the variable display based on the non-specific hold storage information, the variable display based on the non-specific hold storage information Thereafter, the gaze effect is executed at a higher rate than the case where the hold determination means determines that the variable display based on the specific hold storage information is not executed (for example, description of the gaze effect described later).

  According to such a structure, a player's expectation can be improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the pending | holding storage buffer in the microcomputer for game control. 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 a flowchart which shows the effect process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the data holding area by the side of a production control board, and the reception command buffer at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a display screen figure of an effect display device. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch determination processing. It is a figure which shows the various data tables for determining the display mode of the hold display in an effect display apparatus in a table | surface form. It is a flowchart which shows a pending | holding memory | storage display control process. It is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 9 showing an example of the effect that the display mode of the hold display changes.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine, and each is identified based on establishment of a start condition. Any gaming machine may be used as long as it can perform variable display of possible identification information.

[First embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 having the trigger button 125 are provided as an example of the operation means that can be operated by the player is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be provided as the operation means. Further, as the operation means, other operation means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the identification information.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is configured by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and displays various images such as a variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the display screen. An area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative (for presentation) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b 2 When the variation display of the special symbol is executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  When the jackpot display result (bonus symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the jackpot display result (jackpot symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derived display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this manner, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit is continued before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the change of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are synchronously changing while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set such that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than normal reach (normal reach). Such a special reach is called super reach. In addition, the reach includes a normal reach, which is a basic reach, as a reach other than a special super reach. Normal reach is set so that big hits are less likely to occur than super reach.

  In this embodiment, in the super reach, after the reach symbol is formed, after displaying a predetermined moving image (for example, a moving image such as a predetermined character moving image), in the final effect display before displaying and displaying the display result A complicated effect display that improves the player's expectation, such as an effect of scrolling a medium effect symbol during fluctuation, is executed. Also, in normal reach, after the reach symbol is formed, the type of background image (the image that constitutes the background of the symbol) is not different from the image that was displayed before reaching the reach state without displaying the aforementioned moving image. A relatively simple presentation display is executed. In such a normal reach, for example, in the scroll state before the stop display of the final stop symbol of the middle symbol, for example, the effect of decelerating the variable display speed from the symbol before any symbol number (number of symbol arrangements) such as three symbols before As a result, the final effect display before the display result derivation display is performed. In the normal reach, other effect display may be performed.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information for identifying each. The first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second display) that variably displays each second special symbol as identification information that can be identified. Fluctuation display portion) 8b is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9.

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

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

  In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) which is the execution condition of the variation display is established (for example, the game ball is After passing through the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as a start winning area (including winning), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0) The first special symbol and the second special symbol are not displayed in a variable display, and the big hit game is not executed), and the variable display time (variable time) is set. When the time elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information). In addition, the variable display in which the start condition is not yet established even though the game ball has entered the start area such as the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is within a predetermined upper limit range. Storing information is called pending storage. The term “holding storage” is also used when indicating (specifying) information stored on hold.

  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 (second starting port) 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below the winning device having the first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. It has been. The game ball that has won the second start winning 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. Accordingly, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  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 port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, The first start condition that enables the display of the variation of one special symbol is established), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 In step S, the variation display of the effect design is started. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2) The second start condition that allows the variable symbol display to start is established), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 In step S, the variation display of the effect design is started. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. 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 recalls the jackpot as the jackpot display result. Such a combination of effect symbols is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, a hold memory display unit that displays the total number of the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number is provided at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Accordingly, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not been met.

  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 the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

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

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown. As shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, as the jackpot gaming state with different numbers of rounds, a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states of 15 rounds of jackpot gaming state and two rounds of jackpot gaming state are provided.

  Specifically, in the 15-round big hit game state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state). Alternatively, the closed state is established in response to the establishment of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls in which a winning ball is generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Also, in the two-round big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed in the open state) Alternatively, the closed state is established in response to the establishment of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls in which a winning ball is generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the big hit gaming state reaches two rounds (final round) at which a predetermined upper limit value is reached.

  In this way, the big win of 2 rounds is allowed up to the number of times of opening the big prize opening is less than 15 rounds (2 times in this embodiment), but the opening time of the big prize opening is short (for example, 0 .5 seconds) type of jackpot (type). In the case of the present embodiment, as a big hit of two rounds, the opening time of the grand prize opening is extremely short (0.5 seconds), and it is substantially impossible to win the big prize opening. In addition, there is a win where a prize ball (a prize ball paid out for winning) cannot be obtained.

  In addition, as a big hit of two rounds, it is possible to provide only a hit where a prize ball cannot be obtained, or only a hit where a prize ball can be obtained. Both a win and a win from which a prize ball can be obtained may be provided.

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit game state of 15 rounds or 2 rounds, the probability that the special game state is determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state (the normal game state which is not the probability change state) A type of jackpot (type) that shifts to a high probability state (an abbreviation of a probability variation state, also referred to as a high probability state) is called “probability big hit”. In the present embodiment, the 15-round probability variation big hit is called “probability big hit”, and the 2-round probability variation big hit is called “surprising big hit” for the reason described later. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state is controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-time-short state in association with the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise.

  Note that the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the 15-round jackpot gaming state among the “hits” is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  Further, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency that the variable prize ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state or the short time state. There are cases where the control is performed in an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approaching and higher frequency) in the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as will be described later, in the following description, it is mainly referred to as a high base state.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control (high frequency state) is the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  In this embodiment, the term “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, and “high accuracy high base state” are used as terms indicating combinations of the state of the big hit probability and the base state. Use. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the high base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  In this embodiment, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, it is controlled to the short time state and the high base state. However, since the short time state and the high base state have the same control start condition and end condition, The state and the state controlled to the high base may be represented by the term “short-time state” and may be represented by the term “high base state”.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the big hit of 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided. In addition, as the big hit of the two rounds, a sudden probability variation big hit (hereinafter referred to as an abbreviated big hit) is provided.

  The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the short time state, and the high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state. Normally, the high base state after the big hit game state is that the special symbol and the effect symbol change display (the change display resulting in the display error) is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the next big hit It continues for a period until one of the conditions until the occurrence occurs, and then shifts to the low base state.

  The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the time-short state, and the high base state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the jackpot gaming state. In the probabilistic big hit, such a high-precision base state continues for a period until the condition that the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

  The sudden hit big hit is a big hit in which, after the end of two rounds of the big hit gaming state, control is performed to shift to a probability changing state, a short time state, and a high base state (highly accurate high base state). In the surprise big hit, such a highly accurate base state continues for a period until the condition that the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

  In addition, the probability variation big hit and / or sudden hit big hit, the condition that the high probability high base state, the fluctuation display of the special symbol and the production symbol (fluctuation display resulting in a dismissal display result) is executed a predetermined number of times, You may make it continue for the period until either of the conditions until the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

  In the big hit, the number of rounds is small (twice) and the opening of the big prize opening is very short (open for 0.5 seconds). When notifying that it has become, it is possible to make it appear to the player as if it has suddenly become a probable change state, which is called a “sudden probability change big hit”. Further, “suddenly probable big hit” is sometimes called “absolute accuracy”. In the big hit game state, the winning big hit is a win where the winning for the big winning opening is not obtained and the winning ball is not obtained because the half-second opening is performed only twice. Further, instead of a sudden big hit, a two-round probable big hit in which a big winning opening is opened in an open pattern in which a winning ball is substantially obtained may be provided.

  In addition to the big hit, a small hit that opens the big winning opening may be provided by an opening pattern based on the number of times of opening and the opening time similar to the sudden big hit. When a small hit is made, after the small hit gaming state, both the big hit probability and the base are not changed from those before the start of the small hit gaming state. If such a small hit is provided, when it is not informed whether or not the probability change state has been made after the end of each hit gaming state of the sudden hit big hit and the small hit, seeing the open pattern, Even when the player recognizes which one has been executed, there are two types of hits that result in the same opening pattern, so it is difficult for the player to know whether or not it is in a probabilistic state. Even when the probability variation state is not actually set, the player's sense of expectation for the probability variation state can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 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 a 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. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. 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 (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

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

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the 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 generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  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. Also, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

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

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side through the lamp driver board 35 and the speaker 27 through the audio output board 70. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output.

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 4 shows the type of random number, the update range, the usage, and the addition condition. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, or sudden hit jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): An initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining a random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types of normal big hit, probability variation big hit, and sudden hit big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type is determined based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Determined by type. Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In addition, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). To determine the variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves reach.

  When the display result is out of order, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different depending on whether it is in the short-time state or not in the short-time state. When this is the case, the variation time is shortened compared to when the time is not short. For example, in the short-time state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to the case where the time-short state is not, the ratio of the fluctuation pattern type having the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation pattern types is increased, and the reach type is Even when selected, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than when not in the short-time state by setting the ratio that the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach with the shortest fluctuation time is selected among the fluctuation pattern types to be higher. Become.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is less than the predetermined number when the number of reserved memories of the special symbol for which the variation is displayed (the total number of reserved memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is a predetermined number or more. When the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that is variably displayed is greater than or equal to a predetermined number by setting the selection ratio to be different from a certain time, and when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol is less than the predetermined number In comparison, the number-of-holds reduction control that reduces the variation time is executed. For example, in the hold number shortening control state, when the variation pattern type having a short variation time such as the normal variation pattern type is selected and the reach type is selected, compared to the case where the hold number shortening control state is not set. However, the average time of the fluctuation time is shortened by setting the ratio of selection of the fluctuation pattern of the reach having a short fluctuation time such as normal reach to be higher than that in the non-holding number shortening control state.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. 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 (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number of jackpot judgment values) than the probability change jackpot judgment table (referred to as the jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change) is set. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is decided to make a big jackpot (normal jackpot or probable big hit) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5 (B) shows a case where a jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a first holding memory) based on a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 13 (a variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). 1 is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when FIG. 5 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (the second special symbol variable display is displayed). It is a 2nd special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed.

  Each of the special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C is a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. ), The type of jackpot is determined as one of “normal jackpot”, “probable big hit”, or “probable jackpot”, and is also referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type judgment table of FIG. 5 (B), there are numerical values to be compared with the random 1 value, and judgments corresponding to “normal jackpot”, “probable variation jackpot”, and “crash jackpot”. Value (big hit type judgment value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), there are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, which are judgment values corresponding to “normal jackpot” and “probable variation jackpot” (jackpot type judgment). Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “normal jackpot” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the “surprise big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to the big hit symbol “5” of the second special symbol.

  Using such a jackpot type jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value that matches the random 1 value as the jackpot type and matches the random 1 value as the jackpot symbol. Determine the winning jackpot symbol. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5 (C), the ratios determined for the jackpots that are in a high probability state are the same. The second special symbol jackpot type determination table has a higher ratio of selection of big hits (15 round big hits) with a larger number of rounds in the big hit gaming state than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table, and the jackpot game There is a high ratio of selecting big hits (15 round big hits) with a substantial number of possible winnings in the state. Therefore, when the second special symbol is a big hit than the first special symbol, the player has a higher degree of advantage with respect to winning the big prize opening (for example, there are substantially more rounds that can be won). The game is controlled to a big hit gaming state as an advantageous state.

  In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the sudden big hit is not selected in the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C, the abrupt big hit can be selected, but more accurate than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B. Data may be set so that the selection ratio for jackpots is high.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. 6 shows specific command data regarding the effect control command, and the relationship between the name of the command and the designated content of the command. In the game control microcomputer 560 for effect control commands, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state, as shown in FIG.

  Main commands in FIG. 6 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). When a unique number is assigned to each of the plurality of variation patterns, 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 CPU 101 controls the effect display device to start the effect symbol variation display.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. Command 8F00 (H) is a symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden hit jackpot).

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

  The commands A301 to A303 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden hit jackpot).

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that the first starting win has been received. Command A 402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there has been a second start winning.

  Command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a normal state (low probability / low base state). Command B001 (H) is a short time state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the short time state (high base state). Command B002 (H) is a probability variation state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state).

  The command C0XX (H) is a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total number (total pending storage count) of the first pending storage count and the second pending storage count. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the total pending storage number. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage count subtraction designation command) that designates that 1 is added to the total pending storage count. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total pending memory count subtraction designation command when subtracting the total pending memory count, but does not use the total pending memory count subtraction designation command. When subtracting the total pending storage number, a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number after subtraction may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which a combined pending storage number designation command for designating the combined pending storage number is transmitted as a command for designating the reserved storage count. It may be configured to transmit a command for designating the increased number of reserved memories. Specifically, when the first reserved memory increases, a first reserved memory number designation command for designating the first reserved memory number is transmitted, and when the second reserved memory increases, the second reserved memory number is designated. The second reserved memory number designation command may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a start winning designation command for designating which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has been won is transmitted as the hold storage information, and the total reserved storage number However, the effect control command transmitted as the hold storage information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition designation command or second reserved memory number addition) indicating that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number subtraction designation command (the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or the command indicating that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has decreased) is transmitted. (Second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning determination results such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, variation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of starting winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command indicating the contents. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit and the determination result of the type of big hit. The “XX” portion of the command C2XX (H) is, for example, “00” when designating that the winning determination result is out of place, and specifying that the winning determination result is usually a big hit. It is “01”, and “02” is specified when the winning judgment result is a promising big hit, and “03” is designated when the winning judgment result is a promising big hit, when winning. When specifying that the determination result is a big hit, it is “04”.

  The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results. It is. The “XX” portion of the command C3XX (H) is, for example, “00” when the variation pattern is non-reach, “01” when the variation pattern is normal reach, and the variation pattern is super reach. If there is, it is “02”. Note that there may be a plurality of types of normal reach or super reach.

  In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing described later (see FIG. 11), whether or not the game control microcomputer 560 is a big hit at the start winning, whether the big hit type, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type Is within which range of determination values. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit and a value for designating the type of the big win are set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for designating a range of a judgment value as a judgment result of the fluctuation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the fluctuation type command, and control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit based on the value set in the symbol designating command, the type of the big hit, and based on the variation type command. Thus, the variation pattern type can be recognized.

  When the recognized variation pattern is used, when the total number of reserved memory (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol for variable display is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, the total number of reserved memory is 3 By setting the selection ratio to be different between when the number is less than the predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of reserved storage is more than the predetermined number, compared to when the total number of reserved storage is less than the predetermined number Alternatively, the hold number shortening control in which the variation time is shortened may be executed. However, even under conditions where the hold count reduction control is executed (for example, the total hold memory count is 3 or more), the selection ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) is made constant (the judgment value is common regardless of the hold memory count) ). When a common determination value is used when performing such a hold number reduction control, a prefetch command (a symbol designating command and a variation type command) for prefetching the winning determination result is transmitted. Based on a command for prefetching, a prefetching notice (for example, an effect as shown in FIG. 20 described later) is executed when the variation pattern matches the common determination value or when the display result is a big hit. May be. Instead of the total number of reserved memories, for example, the number-of-holds shortening control may be executed based on the number of first reserved memories or the number of second reserved memories.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 560.

  FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55 (the area in the RAM 55), and as shown in FIG. 7A, the maximum value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total number of reserved memories (in this example, 8). ) Is reserved. FIG. 7A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the reserved specific area is “first” or “second” in the order of winning based on winning in the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14. The indicated data is set. Therefore, data that can specify the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored in the reserved specific area. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  FIG. 7B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a storage area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 7B, 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. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (random R) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number. (Random 2) and random number for variation pattern determination (Random 3) are stored.

  Based on the winning at the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating a software random number, A process of saving (storing) in the saving area in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, on the basis of winning at the first start winning opening 13, these random number values are extracted and stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, based on the winning at the second start winning opening 14, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second reserved storage buffer.

  In this manner, storing the information related to the start winning as described above in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. Note that the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in advance in the storage area, but instead are stored in a variation pattern setting process (described later) You may make it extract at the time of the change of special symbols).

  As described later, the data stored in the hold specific area and the storage area as described above is read at the time of starting winning and used for the pre-reading notice effect, and is read at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display. It is done.

  In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, the variation display operation of the effect symbol, the reach It is composed of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effects, etc., or various effect operations that are not accompanied by display changes of effect symbols. The notice effect control pattern includes data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 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). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 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 determination random number such as a random number for normal symbol determination (random 4) and a big hit type determination random number (random 1) used for game control is performed ( Random number update process for determination: S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the random counter for generating the initial value random number (random 4 initial value determining random number, etc.) and the display random number (random 2, 3) (initial value). Random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

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

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

  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 an information output process 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).

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of 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). 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 predetermined time.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). 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, a start port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 stores first storage data (first storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning port 13. A storage buffer and a second reserved storage buffer for storing reserved storage data (second reserved storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 are provided. . In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of each reserved storage is secured.

  In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of the first reserved memory data stored on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). 1 is incremented by 1 and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination) are obtained from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. (Random number for use) is extracted, and processing for storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second reserved memory data is counted on the condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (for example, 4). Increase the value of the pending storage number counter by 1 and extract numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number) from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is executed.

  With respect to the following description regarding the hold storage, the fact that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. In addition, numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer may be referred to as first reserved storage information, and numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as second reserved storage information.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of the big hit. In the variation pattern setting process (S301), the variation pattern is determined (the variation pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are determined), and the variation time is measured according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for performing control such as the start of timing of the fluctuation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process of performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), the control for transmitting the production control command for the round display production in the big hit gaming state to the production control microcomputer 100 and the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening are confirmed. This is processing for performing processing and the like. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (S305). When all the rounds are finished, the process shifts to a big hit end process (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in S311.
In the start winning determination 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). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (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). In addition, the CPU 56 adds a total number of reserved storage counters in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 described in FIG. Data indicating “first” is set in the area corresponding to the value of (S1215).

  In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13), data indicating “first” is set, When the second start port switch 14a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the second start winning port 14), data indicating “second” is set. For example, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 13 a is turned on. When the second 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).

  As shown in FIG. 7A, 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. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the 2 start winning opening 14. Therefore, the winning order to the first start winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14 is stored in the hold memory specifying information storage area (hold specifying area).

  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. 7B) ( S1216). In the processing of S1216, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, Stored in the save area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning presentation process in which a variation display result and a variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed is determined in advance at the starting winning (S1217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1218), and transmits a variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1219). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1220), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data, and outputs the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1221).

  By executing the processing of S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (the gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.) Each time the start winning prize is awarded to the start winning opening 13, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs by executing the processing of S1218 to S1221, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the first start prize designation command A set of four commands, that is, a total pending storage number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  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. 7B) (see FIG. 7B). S1227). In the processing of S1227, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted. And stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes winning effect processing (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1229), and control for transmitting the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S1230). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1231), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data, and outputs the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1232).

  By executing the processing of S1229 and S1230, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.), the CPU 56 Every time a start winning is made in the second start winning opening 14, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs by executing the processing of S1229 to S1232, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the second start prize designation command A set of four commands, that is, a total pending storage number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in S1217 and S1228. In the winning effect process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1227 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not to perform (S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the effect symbol, whether or not to make a big hit in the special symbol normal processing and the big hit type are determined, or the variation pattern (variation pattern type) is determined in the variation pattern setting processing. In addition, the display of the variation based on the start winning is started at the timing when the game ball starts to win the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 separately. Before being awarded, the winning effect production process is executed to pre-read whether or not to win, and the type and variation pattern of the big win. By doing so, the variation display result is predicted in advance before the effect symbol variation display is executed, and the effect control CPU 101 changes the effect symbol based on the determination result at the time of winning, as will be described later. A pre-reading notice is executed to predict that a big hit will occur during the display (possibility of a big hit).

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (N in S220), the CPU 56 is set with a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability state). It is confirmed whether or not (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).

  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 performs a process of setting the EXT data indicating “displacement” in the symbol designation command ( S223). As a result, a symbol designating command indicating “displacement” is output at the time of starting winning.

  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. (S224). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the winning effect processing in S1217), the CPU 56 determines the big hit type determination table (first special) shown in FIG. It is determined whether the big hit type is “ordinary big hit”, “probable big hit”, or “probable big hit”. When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing at S1228 is executed), the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. It is used to determine whether the big hit type is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the symbol designation command (S225). For example, when it is determined that “normal big hit” is obtained, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data indicating that “normal big hit” is set in the symbol designation command. Further, when it is determined that “probability big hit” is obtained, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data indicating “probability big hit” in the symbol designation command. In addition, when it is determined that the “probable big hit” is obtained, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting EXT data indicating that it is “the big hit big hit” in the symbol designation command. As a result, when a big hit is made, a symbol designation command indicating that “normal big hit”, “probability big hit”, or “surprise big hit” is output at the time of starting winning.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted in S1216 and S1227 to determine each display result set in S223 and S225 and the variation pattern according to the gaming state ( S226). For example, in this embodiment, since the table used for determining the variation pattern type differs depending on whether or not it is a big hit and whether or not it is in the time saving state, in S226, the variation pattern is determined. When the variable display based on the hold storage data is executed based on the data indicating the game state such as the time reduction flag (the flag set when the time reduction control is performed) for the target hold storage data Recognize the gaming state, select the table used for determining the variation pattern based on the display result of the variation display based on the reserved storage data, and use the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) for variation pattern Determine.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result to the variation type command (S227). Thereby, at the time of starting winning, a variation type command indicating the variation type is output.

  Note that the game state when the variable display based on the hold storage data is executed based on the data indicating the game state such as the probability change number counter and the time reduction number counter for the hold storage data to be determined as the big hit Is recognized, the table used for determining the variation pattern is selected based on the display result of the variation display based on the reserved storage data, and the jackpot determination is performed using the jackpot type determination random number (random R). You may do it.

  In addition, with respect to the on-hold storage data to be subjected to the determination of the variation pattern, based on the data indicating the game state, such as a time-count counter, the gaming state when the variation display based on the on-hold storage data is executed, Based on the display result of the variation display based on the reserved storage data, the table used for determining the variation pattern is selected, and the variation pattern type is determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2). May be.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 determines that the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 7A) is “first”. It is confirmed whether or not the data indicates (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 being performed for the special symbol or the special symbol process is being 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 103 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done.

  By executing the processing of S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner according to the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Alternatively, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Are stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Further, 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 buffer. Stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 subtracts “1” from the 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 value of the first reserved memory number counter and saves each in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift region contents. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, “1” is subtracted from the value of the second reserved memory number counter, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer are shifted.

  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.

  “1” is subtracted from the value of the total pending memory number counter formed in the RAM 55 and counting the total pending memory number (S57). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before “1” is subtracted from the count value in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  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-S307 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 holding storage buffer, and executes a jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1216 of the start port switch passing process or S1227 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the big hit To do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state). Specifically, a probability change jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. 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 hour 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 CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is a normal game. When the state is short or short, 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. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in 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. There is also.

  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, the probability variation flag is set in the big hit end process (S307 in FIG. 10) when the probability variation big hit or the sudden big hit is reached, and then, when the condition that the next big hit is determined is satisfied. It is reset at the timing when the symbol change display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S61), the process proceeds to S75 described later.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any one of the jackpot determination values in S61, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot (S71). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol jackpot type in FIG. 5C. One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the big hit type determination random number extracted in the start switch passing processing and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and uses the big hit type determination table selected in S72 to hold the The jackpot type and jackpot symbol corresponding to the value matching the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the buffer is determined (S73).

  As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the big hit type and the big hit symbol is set so that the big hit type is different for each big hit type, Since the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the big hit symbol and the game control corresponding to the big hit type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol stop symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−”, which is a lost symbol, is set as a special symbol stop symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined in S73 is set as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be “probable variation jackpot”, “7” is set as a special symbol stop symbol. When the jackpot type is determined as “normal jackpot”, “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined to be “successful big hit”, “5” is determined as a 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).

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 as effect control means will be described.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process 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. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, 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, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, a random number update process is executed to update the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers such as the random number for determining the big hit symbol of the effect symbol and the random number for determining the selection of various effect contents (S706). Further, a hold memory display control process for controlling the display state of the hold memory display on the effect display device 9 is executed (S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production device such as the speaker 27, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, when the received variation pattern command is received, the effect symbol variation display is started, and when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the effect symbol variation display is stopped. Fluctuation pattern command includes length of fluctuation time, presence / absence of reach production, reach type when executing reach production (type of normal reach, super reach, etc.), and fluctuation display result (type of big hit, disengagement, big hit), etc. Information required for designating the variable display mode is a command including specific data. The fluctuation display is controlled so as to be executed at a fluctuation time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern command. Further, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined based on determining whether the game is out of play or jackpot based on the display result designation command and determining the jackpot type when the jackpot is hit.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a data holding area on the side of the effect control board 80 and a reception command buffer at the time of a start winning prize.

  In the RAM 103 mounted on the effect control board 80 shown in FIG. 3, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 14A is used as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 14A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 can update the state according to an effect operation state such as an effect image display state on the screen of the effect display device 9, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 31, and the like. A plurality of types of flags are provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the effect display device 9. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count values in each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), a start winning reception command buffer for storing the effect control command received at the start winning is configured corresponding to each of the current on-hold storage information. The data is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The receiving command buffer at the time of starting winning a prize corresponds to each of storage areas (buffer numbers “1” to “8”) that can store various data corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total reserved memory number. Area) is provided.

  When there is a start prize at the first start prize port 13 or the second start prize slot 14, at the time of the start prize, a symbol designation command, a variation type command, a start prize designation command (first or second start prize designation command) And the effect control command which made four sets of four commands called a total pending storage number designation command as one set is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In addition to the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the start prize designation command, and the total pending memory number designation command, other information can be stored in association with each pending storage information in the reception command buffer at the time of starting prize. In addition, a storage area (shift data area) is secured.

  The effect control CPU 101 stores the data for specifying the received effect control commands in the order received at the start winning prize from the head (buffer number “1”) in the empty area of the start winning received command buffer. The empty area of the reception command buffer at the time of start winning, that is, the data in the area where no data is stored is “0000 (H)”. At the time of starting winning, command transmission is performed in the order of a symbol specifying command, a variation type command, a starting winning specifying command, and a combined pending storage number specifying command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 14B, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the start prize designation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. The effect control commands are stored in the order of the command and the total pending storage number designation command. FIG. 14B shows an example in which commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “3”.

  The start winning reception command buffer stores each of the buffer numbers “1” to “8” as a storage area for storing other information corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. Corresponding to the data related to the hold storage, the pre-read determination information, the pre-read jackpot flag information, the normal display mode information, the special display mode information, the first special display mode information, the bottle display mode information, and the first (2) A storage area for storing various other information such as special display mode information is provided.

  In the effect control microcomputer 100, a pre-reading determination as to whether or not a jackpot display result is obtained is performed based on predetermined data such as symbol designation command information stored in the start command reception command buffer. When the prefetch determination is performed, the prefetch determination completed information is set from data “0” in the initial state to data “1”. Setting various information and flags from data “0” to data “1” is said to be set to the on state, and conversely resetting from data “1” to data “0” is set to the off state. It is said to reset. Thus, the prefetch determination completed information is information that can specify whether or not prefetch determination has been performed.

  When a prefetch determination is made as to whether or not the jackpot display result is obtained, and when it is determined that the jackpot display result is obtained, the prefetch jackpot flag information is changed from the initial data “0” (off state) to the data “1” (off state). ON state). The prefetch big hit flag information is reset to data “0” when the display mode of the hold display is determined as will be described later.

  The display mode of the hold display includes a normal display mode, a special display mode, a first special display mode, a bottle display mode, and a second special display mode. The normal display mode, the special display mode, the first special display mode, and the second special display mode are all display modes of a reserved image having a cocktail glass shape. The bottle display mode is a display mode of a reserved image having a shape of a bottle (including a shaker) in which a cocktail can be poured into a cocktail glass.

  The normal display mode is a mode in which only the shape of the cocktail glass is displayed, and an empty cocktail glass (in a state where no cocktail is poured) is displayed.

  The special display mode is a display mode different from the normal display mode, and is a mode in which the shape of the cocktail glass and the “?” Mark are displayed in an overlapping manner, and the first special display mode is different from the special display mode. This is a mode that suggests that there is a possibility of change. The first special display mode is a mode for displaying a state in which a cocktail is poured into the cocktail glass, and is a mode for suggesting that there is a possibility that the player may be in a favorable state.

  Each of the first special display mode and the second special display mode is a special display mode different from the normal display mode and the special display mode. For example, the color of the cocktail poured into the cocktail glass (for example, Different colors (red, green, and blue) have a plurality of types. Further, the degree of expectation that is advantageous to the player differs depending on the type of the first special display mode and the second special display mode. In this embodiment, the degree of expectation of each color is set so that red> green> blue.

  In this embodiment, the first special display mode and the second special display mode are shown as examples in which part of the image shape is different. The first special display mode and the second special display mode may be provided with the same image shape. In addition, the first special display mode and the second special display mode may be the same selected color type, or may be selected different color types. Thus, the first special display mode and the second special display mode may use the same image, or may use images that are at least partially different.

  When it is determined that the normal display mode is displayed as the display mode of the hold display, the normal display mode information of the area corresponding to the hold display is set from the initial data “0” to the data “1”. The In the example of FIG. 14B, it is determined that the hold display corresponding to the buffer number “1” is determined to be displayed in the normal display mode.

  Further, when it is determined that the special display mode is displayed as the display mode of the hold display, the special display mode information of the area corresponding to the hold display is changed from the data “0” in the initial state to the data “1”. Set. In the example of FIG. 14B, it is determined that the hold display corresponding to the buffer number “2” is determined to be displayed in the special display mode. The special display mode information is reset as data “1” → “0” as shown in FIG. 14B when the hold display is changed from the special display mode to the first special display mode.

  In addition, when it is determined that the special display mode is displayed as the display mode of the hold display, in addition to the determination that the hold display is displayed in the special display mode, the special display mode is the first special display. It is determined to change the mode to display. This first special display mode is a display mode changed from the special display mode (for example, changed to a mode in which a cocktail is contained in a cocktail glass). The first special display mode is selected and determined from a plurality of types of first special display modes. Thereby, when the special display mode information is set to the data “1” for a certain hold display, the display mode when the hold display is displayed in the first special display mode is a plurality of display modes (for example, It is selected and determined from among three types of cocktail colors (see FIGS. 18D and 18E).

  In addition, when a new on-hold display image appears in response to the occurrence of the start winning prize, when the on-hold display of the special display mode exists as the on-hold display displayed earlier, if the predetermined condition is satisfied, It is determined that the new hold display is displayed in the bottle display mode. The bottle display mode is selected and determined from among a plurality of types of bottle display modes (for example, three types with different bottle container shapes or labels) (see FIG. 18F). Further, when the hold display of the special display mode exists as the hold display displayed earlier, the bottle display mode is displayed in addition to displaying the new hold display in the bottle display mode if the predetermined condition is satisfied. Is changed to the second special display mode for display.

  The second special display mode is a display mode that is changed from the bottle display mode (for example, the bottle is changed to a cocktail glass and changed to a mode in which a cocktail is contained). The second special display mode is selected and determined from a plurality of types (for example, three types having different cocktail colors) of the second special display mode (see FIGS. 18G and 18H). As a result, when the special display mode information is set to data “1” for a certain hold display, the display mode when displaying the hold display in the bottle display mode is a plurality of display modes (for example, three types). ) (See FIG. 18F), and the type of display mode when displaying in the second special display mode is selected and determined from a plurality of types of display modes (for example, three types). (See FIGS. 18G and 18H).

  Referring to FIG. 14B, for example, when the determined first special display mode is a mode in which a red cocktail is poured, the first special display mode information is data “ R "is set. When the determined type of the first special display mode is a mode in which a green cocktail is poured, the first special display mode information is set in the data “G”. When the determined type of the first special display mode is a mode indicating a state in which a blue cocktail is poured, the first special display mode information is set in the data “B”. In the example of FIG. 14B, the type of the first special display mode for the hold display corresponding to the buffer number “2” is determined to be a mode indicating a state where a red cocktail is poured. .

  Referring to FIG. 14B, for example, when the determined bottle display mode type is “shaker”, the bottle display mode information specifies data “H” (hereinafter, data “H”). Called). When the determined bottle display mode type is “Gold label bottle”, the bottle display mode information is set to data specifying data “G” (hereinafter referred to as data “G”). . If the determined bottle display mode type is “silver label bottle”, the bottle display mode information is set to data specifying data “S” (hereinafter referred to as data “S”). . In the example of FIG. 14B, since the type of the bottle display mode for the hold display corresponding to the buffer number “3” is data “H”, the mode indicating “shaker” is determined. When the hold display is changed from the bottle display mode to the second special display mode, the bottle display mode information is reset as data “H” → “0” as shown in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 14B, for example, when the determined second special display mode is a mode in which a red cocktail is poured, the second special display mode information is data “ R ”is set to data (hereinafter referred to as data“ R ”). When the determined second special display mode is a mode in which a green cocktail is poured, the second special display mode information is data specifying data “G” (hereinafter, data Set to “G”). In addition, when the determined second special display mode is a mode in which a blue cocktail is poured, the second special display mode information is data specifying data “B” (hereinafter, data Set to “B”). In the example of FIG. 14B, the type of the second special display mode for the hold display corresponding to the buffer number “2” is determined to be a mode indicating a state where a green cocktail is poured. .

  In addition, about each of 1st special display mode information, bottle display mode information, and 2nd special display mode information, when these information is managed by binary number on data, the initial value of these information is set to "00. , The case where the first special display mode information “R”, the bottle display mode information “H”, or the second special display mode information “R” is set to “01”, and the first special display mode information “ “G”, bottle display mode information “G”, or second special display mode information “G” set to “G” is set to “10”, and first special display mode information “B” The bottle display mode information “S” or the second special display mode information “B” may be set to “11”.

  The data related to the command, the data related to the look-ahead determination, and the data related to the display mode of the hold display stored in the received command buffer at the time of starting winning prize shown in FIG. The data stored in the first storage area (area corresponding to buffer number “1”) is deleted, and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, when the variation display of a new effect symbol is started in the storage state shown in FIG. 14B, each data stored in the buffer number “1” as data for performing the variation display is deleted. Then, in response to the deletion of the data, each data stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and in the area corresponding to the buffer number “3”. Each stored data is shifted to an area corresponding to the buffer number “2”.

  As an example of the data storage state in the start winning reception command buffer as described above, FIG. 14B shows a state in which three pieces of reserved storage information are generated. In the example of FIG. 14B, it is shown that the prefetch determination is performed for the stored storage information corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “3”.

  Further, FIG. 14 shows an example in which the prefetch determination completed information and the prefetch determination result information are stored in the start winning reception command buffer. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In addition to the start winning reception command buffer, the effect of controlling the area for storing data related to the pre-read determination information, the pre-read determination result information, or the display mode of the hold display corresponding to each start win storage information The data storage area 190 may be provided.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the process of S500, and then performs any one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbols. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the effect is also executed in one effect control process.

  Prefetch determination processing (S500): Prefetch determination processing is performed. The specific processing content of S500 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  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 variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is started. Further, the stop symbol (display result) of the effect symbol is determined based on a random number for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol. In response to the received variation pattern command, an effect pattern at the time of variation display of the effect symbol is selected, and the timing of the variation display time timer for timing the variation time of the variation display to be executed 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 whether or not the variation time counted by the variation display time timer has ended. Then, based on the fact that the fluctuation time has ended or that an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop is received, the value of the effect control process flag is effected to end the variable display. It is updated to a value corresponding to the symbol variation stop process (S803).

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

  Big hit display process (S804): After the end of the variation time, display control such as a fanfare effect as an effect such as a big hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big win is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S805).

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

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

  Big hit end effect processing (S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled by the above-described processes, the effect symbol variation display is started, and the effect symbol stop symbol is derived and displayed. The effect control CPU 101 recognizes the specified variation pattern and the display result for the variation display to be executed based on the received variation pattern command and the display result designation command, for example. The stop symbol of the production symbol is determined. In the effect symbol variation start process (S801), depending on the display result, the types of disturbances required for determining various display results from the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol A numerical value is extracted, and a stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined using these and a stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the effect symbol and the numerical value are associated with each other. In this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 80, a random value SR1-1 for determining a left effect symbol (left symbol), a random value SR1-2 for determining a middle effect symbol (middle symbol), a right effect symbol ( (Right design) Random value SR1-3 for determination, Random value SR2 for pre-fetch notice determination described later, Random value SR3-1 for determining hold display mode, Random value SR3-2 for determining first special display mode, and The numerical data indicating the second special display mode determination random number SR3-3 and the like are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  Each of the random values SR1-1 to SR1-3, SR2, SR3-1, SR3-2, SR3-3, etc. is obtained by counting a random counter that updates the count value by software in the production control microcomputer 100. It is generated, is cyclically updated within a predetermined numerical range set for each, and is extracted as a random number by being extracted at a timing determined for each. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the same numerical value as the extracted random number value. Then, the effect control CPU 101 stops the effect symbol at the stop symbol determined in this way when stopping the variation display of the effect symbol. With regard to the production symbol, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit is called a big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Specifically, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined as follows, for example. In the following description, the result of the display after reaching the reach state is referred to as “reach out”, and the result of the display without being in the reach state is referred to as “non-reach out”.

  When determining a combination of non-reach off symbols, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a loss symbol determination data table (random) is stored in the ROM 102. The data table that shows the relationship between the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are out of the numerical value), and the symbols corresponding to the extracted random numbers are the stop symbols that result in the variation display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols, respectively. Determined as a combination. Further, when determining the combination of non-reach off symbols in this way, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the combination of accidental big hit symbols, correction is made so that it becomes a combination of off symbols ( For example, each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by one symbol). In addition, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally reached, it is corrected so that it becomes a combination of non-reach off symbols (for example, correction by shifting the right symbol by one symbol) and each stop symbol. Is determined. The combination of non-reach off symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result.

  When determining a combination of symbols that are out of reach, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR 1-1 to SR 1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a data table for determining a symbol that is stored in the ROM 102 is stored. The symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is determined as the stop symbol of each effect symbol (left and right effect symbols) forming the reach state, and the symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-2 Is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (medium effect symbol) that stops last. The combination of the out-of-reach symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result.

  When determining the jackpot symbol combination, the jackpot symbol combination is determined according to the jackpot type. For example, when it is a probable big hit, a combination of probable big hit symbols reminiscent of a probable big hit (for example, a symbol with any odd number of symbols such as “7, 7, 7” for the left, middle and right effect symbols) Selection). In addition, when it is a normal big hit, a combination of normal big hit symbols reminiscent of a normal big hit (for example, a symbol with any even number of symbols such as “2, 2, 2” for the left, middle, and right production symbols) Selection). Further, when winning a big hit, a combination of chance symbols (for example, a specific combination of symbols such as “1, 2, 3” on the left, middle, and right) is selected and determined.

  When it is decided to make a probable big hit, use the probable big hit symbol determination table (data table showing the relationship between the random value and the left, middle and right effect symbols that become the probable big hit symbol) stored in the ROM 102. Then, a combination in which the left, middle and right effect symbols are arranged in any odd number is selected and determined. In the probability variation big hit symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined odd numbers of symbols. When determining the combination of probability variation jackpot symbols, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is a combination of probability variation jackpot symbols using the probability variation jackpot determination table. Is determined as the combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols. The combination of the probability variation big hit symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol which is the variation display result.

  Further, when it is decided to make a normal jackpot, a normal jackpot symbol determination table stored in the ROM 102 (a data table showing the relationship between random numbers and left, middle and right effect symbols which become the normal jackpot symbol). Is used to select and determine a combination in which the left, middle, and right effect symbols are arranged in any even number of symbols. In the normal jackpot symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined even numbers of symbols. When determining the combination of the normal jackpot symbol, the numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is the combination of the normal jackpot symbol using the normal jackpot symbol determination table. Is determined as the combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols. The combination of the normal jackpot symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result.

  Further, when it is decided to make a big hit, the chance symbol design determination table (data table indicating the relationship between the random value and the left, middle, and right effect symbols that become the chance markers) stored in the ROM 102 is used. Used to select and determine a chance symbol combination. In the chance eye symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of types of chance eye symbol combinations. When determining a chance symbol combination, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is obtained by using the chance symbol determination table. Is determined as the combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols. The combination of the winning big hit symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol which is the variation display result.

  When normal reach is specified in the variation pattern command, reach effects corresponding to each type of normal reach are performed. Furthermore, when super reach is designated in the variation pattern command, reach effects corresponding to each type of super reach are performed.

  And in the production control microcomputer 100, it can recognize that it is in the probability variation state based on the probability variation state designation command, and can recognize that it is in the time reduction state based on the time reduction state designation command. With the production device, a specific production can be performed according to the probability variation state and the short time state.

  For example, in the production control microcomputer 100, the gaming state is in any state based on the normal state designation command, the short time state designation command, the probability variation state designation command, etc. transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560. The data for specifying these is stored, and the gaming state is always recognized based on the stored data. Then, based on the gaming state recognized in this way and the variation pattern command transmitted from the gaming control microcomputer 560, the rendering control microcomputer 100 has a rendering mode according to the current gaming state. It is possible to execute the variation display of the effect symbol.

  In addition, whether or not to make a big hit in addition to the fluctuation pattern by the fluctuation pattern command, and if it is possible to specify the type of big hit, information on whether or not to make a big hit specified by the fluctuation pattern command, And based on the information of the type of jackpot, you may make it determine the combination of the stop symbol of an effect symbol.

  Next, the configuration of the display screen of the effect display device 9 in the present embodiment will be described using FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the display screen in the effect display device 9 includes a left variation display region 9L, a middle variation display region 9C, and a right variation display region 9R. In the figure, the effect design is changing (indicated by a downward arrow in the figure).

  In the predetermined area 9 </ b> B at the lower left of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a hold display in which up to eight start conditions are not satisfied is performed. This predetermined area 9B corresponds to the above-described reserved storage display section. FIG. 16 shows an example in which the display mode of the hold display is a cocktail glass shape or a bottle shape in the predetermined region 9B. The number of pending displays indicates the number of pending storages that have not been digested. In FIG. 16, the first hold display is displayed in the normal display mode, the second hold display is displayed in the special display mode, and the third hold display is displayed in the bottle display mode. Is shown as an example.

  In this embodiment, when the hold display is displayed in a special display mode based on the pre-reading determination result, the hold display that is displayed thereafter is bottled based on the hold storage information generated next. An effect (hereinafter sometimes referred to as an action effect) that is displayed in the shape of the display and acts on the hold display displayed in the special display mode is executed, and after the effect is executed, the special display mode is displayed. Production control is performed in which the hold display is changed (changed) to the first special display mode corresponding to the degree of expectation that is a big hit.

  “When a hold display is displayed in a special display, the hold display that is displayed after that is displayed in the shape of a bottle based on the next stored storage information, and the hold is displayed in a special display mode. “Apply to display” means that the “pending display displayed thereafter” operates so that a change in “pending display previously displayed in a special display mode” can be expected.

  In this embodiment, when the previous hold display (sometimes referred to as the first hold display) is displayed in the special display mode, the hold display (hereinafter referred to as the second hold display) may be displayed after that. ) Is displayed as a second hold display immediately after the hold display is displayed in the special display mode, as a production effect that acts on the first hold display displayed in the special display mode. The cocktail is poured from the bottle into the cocktail glass displayed in the special display mode, so that the second hold display (the hold displayed later) is displayed on the first hold display (the hold display displayed first). It is assumed that an effect on which (display) acts is executed.

  By displaying the first hold display displayed in the special display mode in the special display mode, the player can easily recognize that the hold display may be in a state advantageous to the player. Can be made. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the above-mentioned effect is executed, the first hold display displayed in the special display mode is changed to the first special display mode according to the expected degree of big hit. After the display is changed (changed), presentation control is performed in which the second hold display is changed (changed) to the second special display mode corresponding to the degree of expectation that is a big hit. As a result, not only the first hold display displayed in the special display mode is displayed in the special display mode called the first special display mode but also the second hold display immediately after that is displayed as the second special display mode. By displaying in the mode, the player can have a sense of expectation that will be in an advantageous state for the player.

  The effect of such a hold display is, for example, a fluctuation based on a hold display that is displayed before the first hold display that is displayed in the special display mode after the bottle-shaped hold image is displayed. The display is executed at the time of the shift display of the hold display at the start (before the start) of the next change display (change display based on the first hold display). Note that the hold display shift display in which the effect is performed may be before the start of the variable display (immediately before), may be simultaneously with the start of the variable display, or after the start of the variable display ( Immediately).

  Note that the effect of the hold display is the first of the hold displays displayed before the hold display displayed in the special display mode when the bottle-shaped hold image is displayed. Rather than when the variable display based on the hold display (next variable display) starts (when the hold display shift display), when the variable display based on the second or subsequent hold display (change display after the next time) starts (the hold display shift) (When displayed). The timing at the time of the shift display of the hold display for executing such an action effect may be a fixed timing, and is determined at random by the effect control microcomputer 100 using an effect random number or the like. It may be a selective timing.

  In addition, the execution timing of the effect effect by such a hold display may be performed during the execution of the variable display, not during the shift display of the hold display, or at a timing when the variable display is not executed. Also good.

  Next, specific processing contents of the prefetch determination processing (S500) shown in FIG. 15 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing prefetch determination processing.

  It is determined whether or not there is a pending storage for which the prefetch determination is not performed in S504 (S504). Specifically, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms the pre-read determination completion information in the start winning reception command buffer shown in FIG. Determine.

  The pre-read determination information indicates that the pre-read determination has not been completed when the data is “0”, and indicates that the pre-read determination has been performed when the data “1” is set. In the pre-read determination information, data “0” is set in the process of receiving and storing the symbol designation command and the variation type command. Then, after it is determined whether or not the reserved memory for which the prefetch determination is not performed in S505 described later is a big hit (that is, after Y or N is determined in S505), the prefetch determination corresponding to the reserved memory is performed. Data “1” is set in the completed information.

  In any of the buffers in which data is stored, when the prefetch determination completed information is data “1” indicating that prefetch determination has been completed (in an on state), no prefetch determination is performed. When it is determined that there is no pending storage and there is at least one buffer of data “0” indicating that the prefetch determination information is not prefetch determination among the buffers in which data is stored, the prefetch determination is not performed. It is determined that there is pending storage.

  If there is no pending storage that has not been prefetched in S504, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when there is a reserved memory for which the prefetch determination has not been performed in S504, it is determined whether or not the reserved memory for which the prefetch determination has not been made is a jackpot display result (S505).

  If it is determined in S505 that the pending storage that has not been prefetched does not result in a jackpot display result, the process proceeds to S504. As a result, unless it is determined that the reserved storage for which the prefetch determination is not performed is the jackpot display result, the prefetch determination for all the reserved memories is performed. On the other hand, when the reserved memory for which the prefetch determination is not made in S505 results in the jackpot display result, the corresponding prestored jackpot flag of the reserved memory is set to the on state (S506), and the process is terminated. In addition, even when the reserved memory for which the prefetch determination is not made in S505 is a big hit display result and the prefetch big hit flag of the corresponding reserved memory is set to the ON state (S506), in order to perform the prefetch determination of all the reserved memories ( The processing may be shifted to S504 in order to make a pre-reading determination for the reserved storage when there is a reserved storage for which the pre-reading determination has not been made.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram showing various data tables for determining the display mode of the hold display in the effect display device 9 in a table format. FIG. 18A shows a hold display mode determining random value SR3-1 (1 to 300) and a first special display mode determining random value SR3-2 (1 to 301) counted on the side of the effect control board 80. ) And second special display mode determination random value SR3-3 (1 to 403). FIG. 18A shows the type of random number, the counting range, and the usage.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (A), in this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 80, a random value SR3-1 for determining the hold display mode, a random value SR3-2 for determining the first special display mode, and The numerical data indicating the second special display mode determination random value SR3-3 is controlled to be countable.

  Such random values SR3-1, SR3-2, and SR3-3 are generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software in the production control microcomputer 100. FIG. ) Are cyclically updated within the range associated with each other and extracted at a predetermined timing and used as a random number.

  Next, the determination of the hold display mode based on the prefetch determination result will be described. FIG. 18B is a diagram showing a hit-holding display mode determination table in a table format. FIG. 18C is a diagram showing the off-hold hold display mode determination table in a table format. The hit hold display mode determination table and the off hold display mode determination table are both stored in the ROM 102.

  The type of the hold display mode determined using FIG. 18B or FIG. 18C is either the normal display mode or the special display mode. The display mode of the hold display when the prefetch determination result is the jackpot display result is determined using the hit hold display mode determination table in FIG. On the other hand, the display mode of the hold display in the case where the prefetch determination result is the missed display result is determined by using the hold-off display mode determination table at the time of losing in FIG.

  In FIG. 18B, the random display values SR3-1 (1 to 300) are allocated at a higher rate in the special display mode than in the normal display mode. Therefore, when the prefetch determination result is a jackpot display result, the special display mode is more easily determined as the display mode of the hold display than when the prefetch determination result is an outlier display result (displayed in the special display mode). Easier). As a result, the special display mode is a display mode with a higher expectation level that is a big hit than the normal display mode.

  In FIG. 18C, random numbers SR3-1 (1 to 300) are allocated at a rate higher in the normal display mode than in the special display mode. Therefore, when the prefetch determination result is an outlier display result, the normal display mode is more easily determined as the display mode of the hold display than when the prefetch determination result is the jackpot display result (displayed in the normal display mode). Easier). As a result, the special display mode is a display mode with a higher expectation level that is a big hit than the normal display mode.

  Next, determination of the type of the first special display mode that is a special display mode that changes from the special display mode based on the prefetch determination result will be described. FIG. 18D is a diagram showing the hit special first display mode determination table in a table format. FIG. 18E is a diagram showing the first special display mode determination table at the time of loss in a table format. Both the first special display mode determination table for hitting and the first special display mode determination table for lost time are stored in the ROM 102.

  The types of the first special display mode are: a mode in which a cocktail poured into a cocktail glass is displayed in “red” (R), a mode in which “green” (G) is displayed, and a “blue” (B) And the mode displayed in FIG. The type of the first special display mode when the prefetch determination result is the jackpot display result is determined using the first special display mode determination table at the time of hitting in FIG. On the other hand, the type of the first special display mode in the case where the prefetch determination result is the out-of-order display result is determined using the out-of-shift first special display mode determination table in FIG.

  In FIG. 18D, random number values SR3-2 (1-301) are assigned so that the ratio becomes higher in a correspondence relationship of “red”> “green”> “blue”. Therefore, when the prefetch determination result is a jackpot display result, among the three colors, “red” is most easily selected and “blue” is most difficult to be selected as the type of special display mode. Thus, “red” is the display mode with the highest expectation level for the big hit, and “blue” is the display mode with the lowest expected level for the big hit.

  Further, in FIG. 18E, random number values SR3-2 (301 to 600) are assigned so that the ratio becomes higher in a correspondence relationship of “blue”> “green”> “red”. Therefore, when the prefetch determination result is an out-of-order display result, among the above three colors, “blue” is most easily selected and “red” is most difficult to be selected as the type of special display mode. Thus, “red” is the display mode with the highest expectation level for the big hit, and “blue” is the display mode with the lowest expected level for the big hit.

  Next, determination of the display mode of the bottle will be described. FIG. 18F is a diagram showing the bottle hold display mode determination table in a table format. The bottle hold display mode determination table is stored in the ROM 102.

  In the present embodiment, the type of the bottle hold display mode differs depending on the type of the first special display mode. The types of bottle hold display modes are displayed as “shaker” (H), “bottle (gold label)” (G), and “bottle (silver label)” (S). Embodiments. “Bottle (gold label)” means that the label of the bottle is gold. “Bottle (silver label)” means that the label of the bottle is silver.

  The type of the bottle hold display mode is determined using FIG. For example, when the type of the first special display mode is “red”, “shaker” is selected as the type of the bottle hold display mode based on the bottle hold display mode determination table of FIG. When the type of the first special display mode is “green”, “bottle (gold label)” is selected as the type of the bottle hold display mode based on the bottle hold display mode determination table of FIG. Is done. Furthermore, when the type of the first special display mode is “blue”, “bottle (silver label)” is selected as the type of the bottle hold display mode based on the bottle hold display mode determination table of FIG. Is done. As described above, the type of the bottle hold display mode has a predetermined correspondence with the type of the first special display mode, and is selected based on the correspondence. Thus, the “shaker” is the display mode with the highest expectation level for the big hit, and the “bottle (silver label)” is the display mode with the lowest expected level for the big hit.

  In addition, the kind of bottle hold display mode may be selected and determined at random based on a random number for production, as in the first special display mode. In this case, the prefetch determination result is the jackpot display result. In such a case, the selection ratio of “shaker”> “bottle (gold label)”> “bottle (silver label)” is set. The selection ratio may be different depending on whether or not the jackpot display result is obtained, such as a selection ratio of “bottle (gold label)”> “shaker”.

  Next, determination of the type of the second special display mode, which is a special display mode that changes from the bottle display mode, based on the prefetch determination result will be described. FIG. 18G is a diagram showing the hit special second display mode determination table in a table format. FIG. 18H is a diagram showing the second special display mode determination table at the time of loss in a table format. Both the second special display mode determination table for hitting and the second special display mode determination table for lost time are stored in the ROM 102.

  The types of the second special display mode are: a mode in which a cocktail poured into a cocktail glass is displayed in “red” (R), a mode in which “green” (G) is displayed, and a “blue” (B) And the mode displayed in FIG. The type of the second special display mode when the prefetch determination result is the jackpot display result is determined using the second special display mode determination table at the time of hitting in FIG. On the other hand, the type of the second special display mode in the case where the prefetch determination result is the out-of-order display result is determined using the out-of-time second special display mode determination table in FIG.

  In FIG. 18G, random number values SR3-3 (1 to 403) are allocated so that the ratio becomes higher in a correspondence relationship of “red”> “green”> “blue”. Therefore, when the prefetch determination result is a jackpot display result, “red” is most easily selected as the type of the second special display mode, and “blue” is most difficult to be selected. Thus, “red” is the display mode with the highest expectation level for the big hit, and “blue” is the display mode with the lowest expected level for the big hit.

  In FIG. 18 (H), random values SR3-3 (1 to 403) are allocated so that the ratio is high with a correspondence relationship of “blue”> “green”> “red”. For this reason, when the prefetch determination result is an outlier display result, “blue” is most easily selected as the type of the second special display mode, and “red” is most difficult to be selected. Thus, “red” is the display mode with the highest expectation level for the big hit, and “blue” is the display mode with the lowest expected level for the big hit.

  18G and 18H, the second special display mode between the hit time and the off time is the first special display mode between the hit time and the off time shown in FIGS. 18D and 18E. Compared to the display mode, the ratio of “red” having the highest expectation is selected is high, and the ratio of selecting “blue” having the least expectation is set to be low. The ratio at which “green” is selected is set high. Thereby, regarding the first special display mode by the previous on-hold display and the second special display mode by the subsequent on-hold display, the player's sense of expectation is better for the second special display mode than for the first special display mode. Can be improved.

  Thus, for the special display mode, each of the first special display mode and the second special display mode is selected from a plurality of types of special display modes with different degrees of expectation that are advantageous for the player. Compared with the first special display mode of the hold display that is displayed first, the second special display mode of the hold display that is displayed later increases the ratio of display in the special display mode with a high expectation level that is a big hit. Control is performed.

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 18A and the like, the first special display mode and the second special display mode are determined using different random numbers (SR3-2, SR3-3). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the same random number may be used (for example, SR3-2 may be used to determine the first special display mode and the second special display mode).

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 18G and 18H, an example in which the hold display (second hold display) after the action effect is executed always changes to the second special display mode is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second special display mode may not be changed at a predetermined ratio. For example, for the second hold display after the effect, the bottle display mode may be displayed continuously, or an empty cocktail glass (the same display as the normal display mode of the first hold display) In some cases, the image may be displayed in a different manner. In the case of providing a case of changing to the second special display mode and a case of not changing to the second special display mode for the hold display (second hold display) after the action effect is executed in this way, You may make it perform control which changes a hold display to the 2nd special display mode in the ratio set up according to the height of the expectation degree of jackpot about a hold display (for example, the higher the expectation degree of a big hit, For example, the rate at which the hold display changes to the second special display mode increases).

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the hold storage display control process of S707.
In the hold storage display control process, the effect control CPU 101 of the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the unprocessed number counter is “1” or more (S521). This unprocessed number counter is incremented by “1” in the command analysis process every time a symbol designating command (command for designating a winning determination result) corresponding to the first start winning or the second starting winning is received. In S540, “1” is subtracted. In this way, the unprocessed counter is a counter that counts the number of the pending storage information that is not displayed (the process for displaying is unprocessed).

  When the unprocessed number counter is not “1” or more in S521 (when it is “0”), the process proceeds to S541 described later. On the other hand, when the unprocessed number counter is “1” or more in S521, the CPU 101 for effect control determines whether or not there is a hold display displayed in a special display mode on the display screen of the effect display device 9 ( S522). In S522, immediately before the buffer number in which information related to the new hold display in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8” of the start winning reception command buffer shown in FIG. If there is special display mode information set to data “1” in the storage area corresponding to the previous buffer number, if there is a pending display displayed in the special display mode on the display screen of the effect display device 9 Determined.

  In the present embodiment, the production control CPU 101 displays (1) when the hold display corresponding to the hold memory immediately before (immediately before) the hold memory to be a new hold display target is displayed in the special display mode. When the special display mode information stored in the buffer number corresponding to the previous hold storage is set to data “1”), the hold display displayed in the special display mode on the display screen of the effect display device 9 Judge that there is.

  In addition, with respect to the hold display displayed in the special display mode, the hold display corresponding to the hold storage after a predetermined number of the hold display may be applied. In that case, for example, the production control CPU 101 may determine whether or not the hold display corresponding to the hold storage a predetermined number of the hold storage that is the target of the hold display is displayed in a special display mode. . Then, the effect control CPU 101 displays a special display on the display screen of the effect display device 9 when the hold display corresponding to the hold storage a predetermined number of the hold storage that is the target of the hold display is displayed in the special display mode. It may be determined that there is a hold display displayed in a manner.

  When there is no hold display displayed in the special display mode in the predetermined area 9B of the display screen of the effect display device 9 in S522, the sum when the hold storage information is generated for the unprocessed hold storage information is obtained in S529. It is determined whether or not the total pending storage number designated by the pending storage number designation command is “1” (S529). In S529, based on the total pending storage number specified by the total pending storage number designation command corresponding to the pending storage information stored in the start winning command buffer as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not “1”.

  When the total pending storage number is “1” in S529, the process proceeds to S530 described later. On the other hand, if the total number of pending storages is not “1” (in this case, “2” or more) in S529, the start winning reception command shown in FIG. In the buffer, it is determined whether or not the prefetch big hit flag information is set to data “1” (S531).

  When the prefetch big hit flag information is set to data “1” in S531, the hold display mode is determined using the hit hold display mode determination table shown in FIG. 18B, and the determination result information is started. The winning command received command buffer is stored (S532), and the process proceeds to S533. In S532, the random number SR3-1 is extracted, and the display mode (holding display mode) of the target holding display is obtained using the extracted value and the winning hold display mode determining table shown in FIG. 18B. Is determined to be a normal display mode or a special display mode.

  In S532, when the normal display mode is determined as the hold display mode for the target unprocessed hold memory, the effect control CPU 101 in the start winning reception command buffer shown in FIG. The normal display mode information of the buffer number of the target holding storage is set to data “1”.

  In S532, when the special display mode is determined as the hold display mode for the target unprocessed hold memory, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the start winning prize reception command buffer shown in FIG. Then, the special display mode information of the buffer number of the target holding storage is set to data “1”.

  In S533, the prefetch jackpot flag information confirmed in S531 is reset, and the process proceeds to S534. In S534, it is determined whether or not the special display mode is determined as the display mode of the hold display in S532. When the special display mode is determined as the display mode of the hold display in S534, the type of the first special display mode is determined using the first special display mode determination table shown in FIG. Is stored in the start command reception command buffer (S535), and the process proceeds to S539. In S535, the random number value SR3-2 is extracted, and the type of the first special display mode is determined using the extracted value and the first special display mode determination table shown in FIG. 18D. In the start winning reception command buffer shown in FIG. 14B, the first special display mode information of the buffer number of the target reserved storage is set to data corresponding to the determined type.

  In S539, the hold display image is displayed in the normal display mode or special display mode determined in S532, S536, or S530 (S530 and S538 will be described later) (S539), and the process proceeds to S540. . In S539, the display in which the data “1” is set out of the normal display mode information and the special display mode information in the buffer number of the new reserved storage information in the start winning reception command buffer shown in FIG. A hold display is displayed in a manner.

  In S540, "1" is subtracted from the value of the unprocessed number counter and updated, and the process returns to S521. As a result, until the value of the unprocessed number counter becomes “0”, a new hold display is updated and displayed in the predetermined area 9B of the display screen of the effect display device 9.

  On the other hand, when the pre-read jackpot flag information is not set to data “1” for the unprocessed pending storage information targeted in S531 described above, the pending display mode is determined using the off-hold held display mode determination table. The information of the determination result is stored in the start winning reception command buffer (S536), and the process proceeds to S537. In S536, the random value SR3-1 is extracted, and the target hold display mode is set as the normal display mode using the extracted value and the hold-off-time display mode determination table shown in FIG. 18C. Or it determines whether it is set as a special display mode.

  In S537, it is determined whether or not the special display mode is determined as the display mode of the hold display. When it is determined in S537 that the special display mode has been determined as the display mode of the hold display, the type of the first special display mode is determined using the first special display mode determination table at the time of failure shown in FIG. Information of the determination result is stored in the start command reception command buffer (S538), and the process proceeds to S539. In S538, the random number value SR3-2 is extracted, and the type of the first special display mode is determined using the extracted value and the first special display mode determination table at the time of failure shown in FIG. In the start winning reception command buffer shown in FIG. 14B, the first special display mode information of the buffer number of the target reserved storage is set to data corresponding to the determined type.

  In S529 described above, when the total number of pending storage is “1”, the display mode of the pending display is determined as the normal display mode for the unprocessed pending storage information, and the information of the determination result is determined at the time of the start winning prize. The received command buffer is stored (S530), and the process proceeds to S539. In S530, the hold display mode is fixedly determined as the normal display mode without extracting the display mode using the random value SR3-1. The reason for performing such processing is as follows. For example, when there is less than one hold storage information, even if the hold display (first hold display) is displayed in the special display mode, the special display mode is not applied before the subsequent hold display (second hold display) occurs. An effect using a special display mode can be completed, for example, a subsequent effect such as an effect in which the hold display is changed to the first special display mode is not completed when the hold display of the display mode is deleted to start the variable display. It is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating.

  When it is determined in S522 that there is a hold display displayed in the special display mode on the display screen of the effect display device 9, the sum of the unprocessed hold storage information when the hold storage information is generated is added. It is determined whether or not the total pending storage number designated by the pending storage number designation command is “2” (S522A). In S522A, based on the information of the total pending storage number specified by the total pending storage number designation command corresponding to the pending storage information stored in the start winning command buffer as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the number is “2”.

  In this embodiment, the timing at which the hold display of the special display mode changes to the first special display mode is the shift of the hold display at the start of the variable display based on the hold storage information corresponding to the hold display before the hold display. At the time of display. However, after the hold display is displayed in the special display mode, when no new hold storage information is generated until the next change display based on the hold storage information corresponding to the hold display becomes the next change display order, Since the hold display in the special display mode is erased at the time of the variable display, even if the hold display is displayed in the special display mode, the effect effect using the newly generated hold display cannot be completed.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not such a situation occurs is confirmed by S522A. That is, when new hold storage information is generated (S521 YES), there is a special display mode hold display (S522 YES), and when the total number of hold storages is “2” (S522A YES), the special display mode When a new hold display (second hold display) is displayed when only the hold display (first hold display) is displayed, try to display the new hold display in a bottle shape Also, since the hold display of the special display mode that is the target of the action effect at the next shift of the hold display is erased, even if a new hold display is displayed in a bottle shape, the action effect using the bottle shape hold display This is because is not completed.

  In this way, when it is determined in S522 that the total number of pending storage is “2”, the display mode of the pending display is determined (fixedly determined) as the normal display mode for the unprocessed pending storage information. (S552B), information on the determination result is stored in the start command reception command buffer (S530), and the process proceeds to S540. As described above, by setting the new hold display to the normal display mode when the combined hold storage number is “2” in S522, it is possible to prohibit the execution of the bottle display used for the effect that is not completed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S522A that the total pending storage number is not “2” (in this case, “3” or more), the action effect is completed contrary to the above, so that the unprocessed pending For the stored information, the bottle hold display mode is determined using the bottle display mode determination table, the information of the determination result is stored in the start winning reception command buffer (S523), and the process proceeds to S524. For example, in S523, based on the first special display mode information having the same buffer number as the buffer number in which the special display mode information is set to the data “1”, the bottle display mode determination table shown in FIG. Used to determine the bottle hold display mode.

  In S524, the bottle hold display is displayed in the predetermined area 9B of the display screen of the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 20C), and the process proceeds to S525. In S524, the bottle hold display is displayed in the display mode determined in S523 on the right side of the hold display displayed in the special display mode in the predetermined area 9B.

  In S525, it is determined whether or not the pre-read big hit flag information is set to data “1” in the start winning reception command buffer shown in FIG. 14B for the target unprocessed pending storage information (S525). ).

  When the prefetch big hit flag information is set to data “1” in S525, the type of the second special display mode is determined using the second special display mode determination table at the time of hit shown in FIG. Information of the determination result is stored in the start winning reception command buffer (S526), and the process proceeds to S528. In S526, the random number SR3-3 is extracted, the type of the second special display mode is determined using the extracted value and the second special display mode determination table for winning shown in FIG. The second special display mode information of the buffer number of the target reserved storage in the start winning reception command buffer shown in FIG. 14 (B) is set to data corresponding to the determined type.

  In S528, the prefetch jackpot flag information confirmed in S525 is reset, and the process proceeds to S528A.

  On the other hand, when the prefetch big hit flag information is not set to data “1” in S525, the type of the second special display mode is determined using the second special display mode determination table at the time of failure shown in FIG. Then, the information of the determination result is stored in the start winning reception command buffer (S527), and the process proceeds to S528A. In S527, the random value SR3-3 is extracted, and the type of the second special display mode is determined using the extracted value and the second special display mode determination table at the time of failure shown in FIG. The second special display mode information of the buffer number of the target reserved storage in the start winning reception command buffer shown in FIG. 14 (B) is set to data corresponding to the determined type.

  In S528A, the special display mode information confirmed in S522 is reset to data “0”, and the process proceeds to S540.

  When the value of the unprocessed counter is not “1” or more (“0”) in S521, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the hold subtraction counter is “1” or more. (S541).

  This pending subtraction counter is such that “1” is added to the count value in the command analysis process every time a combined pending storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted. In other words, the hold subtraction counter is displayed in a predetermined area every time it receives a combined hold memory number subtraction designation command transmitted every time the hold memory data is digested and the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. Counting is performed to reduce the number of displayed held storage displays.

  When the value of the hold subtraction counter is “1” or more in S541, the effect control CPU 101 deletes the data of the buffer number “1” (hold stored data), and the data content in the start winning reception command buffer is displayed. The shift is performed as described above (S542), and the process proceeds to S543.

  In S543, a process of subtracting and updating the hold display in the predetermined area 9B of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed. Specifically, in S543, the leftmost hold display (holding storage image) in the predetermined area 9B is deleted, and when there is a remaining hold display, the remaining hold display is directed toward the left end. Display control for performing a shift display of the hold display to be shifted one by one is performed. Then, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts and updates “1” from the value of the hold subtraction counter (S544), and proceeds to S545.

  In S545, it is determined whether or not there is a hold display indicated in the bottle hold display mode on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (S545). In S545, the stored storage data in which the bottle display mode information is set to data “1” in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8” of the start winning reception command buffer shown in FIG. When there is, it is determined that there is a hold display indicated in the bottle hold display mode on the display screen of the effect display device 9.

  When it is determined in S545 that there is no hold display indicated in the bottle hold display mode, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a hold display shown in the bottle hold display mode, the hold immediately before (one before) the hold display shown in the bottle hold display mode (displayed in the special display mode) After changing the display mode in the display from the special display mode to the first special display mode, the display mode in the hold display shown in the bottle hold display mode is changed from the bottle hold display mode to the second special display mode (change) ) Is executed (S546), and then the hold storage display process is terminated.

  Specifically, in S546, in the data stored in the start winning reception command buffer shown in FIG. 14 (B), it corresponds to the hold storage information stored immediately before the hold storage information shown in the bottle hold display mode. Confirming (reading and storing data) the type of the first special display mode to be performed (the type determined and stored in S535 or S538), and the second special display mode corresponding to the stored storage information indicated in the bottle hold display mode The type of display mode (the type determined and stored in S526 or S527) is confirmed (data is read and stored). And after the display which shifts a hold display by the process of S543 is performed, the cocktail glass by the hold display by which the spout of the bottle by the hold display of the bottle hold display mode was displayed by the special display mode adjacent to the left side by S546 The display of the hold display immediately before the bottle hold display is performed after an effect (see FIG. 20D) in which the bottle hold display is tilted so that the cocktail is poured from the bottle to the cocktail glass. Production that changes (changes) from the special display mode to the type of the first special display mode confirmed as described above (see FIG. 20 (e), the cocktail color in the cocktail glass is either red, green, or blue) Execute a color effect). Thereafter, the display mode in the hold display of the bottle hold display is changed (changed) to the type of the second special display mode confirmed as described above (see FIG. 20 (f), the hold display is changed from the bottle to the cocktail glass). And the effect that the color of the cocktail in the cocktail glass is any one of red, green, and blue).

  Next, the hold display displayed in the special display mode is changed to the first special display mode, and the hold display displayed after the hold display displayed in the first special display mode is changed to the second special display mode. A specific example of changing effects will be described. FIG. 20 is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 9 showing an example of the effect in which the display mode of the hold display changes.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, for example, in the display screen of the effect display device 9, the left variation display area 9 </ b> L is displayed in a state where one hold display in the normal display mode is displayed in the lower left predetermined area 9 </ b> B. In the middle fluctuation display area 9C and the right fluctuation display area 9R, an example of the presentation display will be described on the assumption that the presentation symbol is in the middle of fluctuation display (indicated by a downward arrow in the figure).

  When a game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, “1” is added to the value of the unprocessed counter (YES in S521).

  At this time, pre-reading determination is performed for the pending storage for which pre-reading determination has not been performed (YES in S504). Then, if there is no result that is a jackpot display result in the pending storage that has not been prefetched (NO in S505), the prefetch jackpot flag information remains “0”. On the other hand, if there is an on-hold storage that has not been prefetched and results in a big hit display (YES in S505), “1” is set in the prefetch big hit flag information (S506).

  As shown in FIG. 20A, the special display mode hold display is not displayed in the predetermined area 9B of the display screen of the effect display device 9 (NO in S522), and the total hold storage number is “1”. If not (NO in S529) and the prefetch big hit flag information is set to data “1” (NO in S531), the hit hold display mode determination table shown in FIG. Is determined and stored (S532), and the prefetch big hit flag information is reset to "0" (S533). Note that the process of S533 may be omitted. That is, the pre-read big hit flag information may not be reset to “0” after the hold display mode is determined using the hit hold display mode determination table (S532).

  When the special display mode is determined as the display mode of such a hold display (YES in S534), the first special display is performed using the first special display mode determination table for winning shown in FIG. The type of aspect is determined and stored (S535).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20A, the special display mode hold display is not displayed in the predetermined area 9B of the display screen of the effect display device 9 (NO in S522), and the total hold storage number is “ If it is not “1” (NO in S529) and the prefetch big hit flag information is not set to data “1” (NO in S531), the off-hold hold display mode shown in FIG. The hold display mode is determined and stored using the determination table (S536).

  When the special display mode is determined as the display mode of such hold display (YES in S537), the first special display is performed using the first special display mode determination table at the time of failure shown in FIG. The type of aspect is determined and stored (S538).

  As described above, when the special display mode is determined in S532 or S536, as shown in FIG. 20B, the display of the hold display displayed in the normal display mode in the predetermined area 9B of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed. The special display mode hold display is displayed on the right side (S539), and "1" is subtracted and updated from the value of the unprocessed counter (S540).

  On the other hand, when the normal display mode is determined in S532 or S536, the hold display in the normal display mode is displayed on the right side of the hold display displayed in the normal display mode in the predetermined area 9B of the display screen of the effect display device 9. (S539), "1" is subtracted and updated from the value of the unprocessed counter (S540).

  When the game ball further wins in the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 before the change display ends in the state where the hold display as shown in FIG. Then, “1” is added to the value of the unprocessed counter, and the unprocessed number of the pending storage information becomes 1 or more (YES in S521).

  When there is an on-hold display displayed in a special display mode within a predetermined area 9B of the display screen of the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 20B (YES in S522), the total number of on-hold storage is 3 or more. On the condition (S552A), the bottle hold display mode is determined using the bottle hold display mode determination table shown in FIG. 18F (S523), and as shown in FIG. A hold display indicating the image is displayed (S524).

  If the prefetch big hit flag information is set to data “1” (YES in S525), the hold display mode is set using the second special display mode determination table at the time of hit shown in FIG. It is determined and stored (S526), and the prefetch big hit flag information is reset to “0” (S528). Then, “1” is subtracted and updated from the value of the unprocessed counter (S540). Note that the process of S528 may be omitted. That is, after the second special display mode is determined using the second special display mode determination table at the time of winning (S526), the prefetch big hit flag information may not be reset to “0”.

  When the variation display is finished, the display results of the effect symbols are respectively derived and displayed in the left variation display region 9L, the middle variation display region 9C, and the right variation display region 9R. “1” is added to the value of the hold subtraction counter upon reception of the total hold memory number subtraction designation command transmitted when the variable display corresponding to the next hold storage is performed.

  If the value of the hold subtraction counter is 1 or more (YES in S541), the stored data of buffer number “1” in the start winning reception command buffer shown in FIG. The data content of the reception command buffer is shifted (S542), the number of held displays in the predetermined area 9B is subtracted and updated (S554), and "1" is subtracted from the value of the held subtraction counter (S556).

  Then, the unprocessed number becomes “0” (NO in S521), and as shown in FIG. 20 (d), the variation display result of the effect symbol is derived and displayed, and the hold subtraction is performed when the next variation display is started. When the counter becomes 1 (YES in S541), the stored data of buffer number “1” in the start winning reception command buffer shown in FIG. 14B is erased, and the data content of the starting winning reception command buffer is shifted. Then, the leftmost hold display is deleted (S542), and display control is performed to shift the remaining hold display one by one (S543). Then, “1” is subtracted and updated from the value of the pending subtraction counter (S544).

  After the display control for shifting the hold display one by one is performed, as shown in FIG. 20D, when the bottle-shaped hold display exists (YES in S545), the bottle-shaped hold display is performed. The effect that acts on the hold display displayed in the immediately preceding special display mode, that is, the effect that the cocktail is poured from the bottle to the cocktail glass is performed (S546). Furthermore, the display mode of the hold display displayed in the special display mode as shown in FIG. 20 (e) after the effect is changed to the first special display mode of the type determined in S535 or S538 (S546). . As a result, a display is displayed in which the cocktail of the color determined in S535 or S538 is stored in the cocktail glass. Furthermore, after that, as shown in FIG. 20F, the bottle-shaped hold display is changed to the second special display mode of the type determined in S526 or S527 (S546). As a result, the bottle changes to a cocktail glass, and the display of storing the cocktail of the color determined in S526 or S527 is performed.

  Thereafter, for example, when the variable display based on the hold storage corresponding to the hold display displayed in the first special display mode is started based on the hold storage information that is the jackpot display result, the left change display area 9L, the medium change display The jackpot display result is derived and displayed in the area 9C and the right variation display area 9R, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the specific gaming state (hit state). On the other hand, when the variable display based on the hold storage corresponding to the hold display displayed in the first special display mode is started based on the hold storage information that is the display result of the loss display, the loss display result is derived and displayed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the control related to the effect that the second hold display displayed later acts on the first hold display previously displayed in the special display mode is listed below. Such a modification may be applied.

  (1) The second hold display may be changed to the second special display mode at the same time as the first hold display is changed to the first special display mode when the action effect is executed.

  (2) The second hold display may be changed to the second special display mode before the first hold display is changed to the first special display mode when the action effect is executed.

  (3) The first hold display is not caused by the second hold display directly acting in the effect, but by a predetermined image (for example, a character image) associated with the second hold display acting. The first special display mode may be changed.

  (4) The second reserved display only needs to change at least one of the constituent elements of the image, such as shape, color, size, and color, which can be visually recognized when it changes in the effect.

  (5) When the second hold display changes in the action effect, the selection ratio of the type of the second special display mode is changed according to the jackpot expectation of the type of the first special display mode in which the first hold display has changed. It may be different. For example, when the big hit expectation degree of the type of the special display mode in which the first hold display has changed is high, the rate of change to “red” may be higher than when the big hit expectation degree is low.

  (6) The second special display mode in which the second hold display changes is not selectable from a plurality of types, and one type may be fixedly determined.

  (7) As an effect, when a new second hold display appears, the first hold display in the special display mode is first applied to the second hold display (some relationship between hold displays can be shown). The first hold display and the second hold display are not changed yet), and then the first hold display is changed to the first hold display by acting on the first hold display in the effect mode as described above from the second hold display. You may produce the effect which changes to 1 special display mode and a 2nd hold display changes to a 2nd special display mode.

  (8) The above-described action effect using the second hold display is the effect display of the effect display device 9 without deleting the hold display corresponding to the hold storage in which the change display is executed at the time of the shift display of the hold display before the change display. It is displayed by moving to a corresponding display area provided in a predetermined area such as the lower part of the display screen, and in the corresponding display area, using the hold display after movement, the jackpot corresponding to the variable display during the variable display When the display control for performing the effect display (corresponding display) indicating the notice according to the expected degree is performed, the hold display after the movement may be performed as an action target.

  (9) The above-described action effect using the second hold display may be executed by using the immediately previous hold display as the first hold display of the action target. The first hold display may be executed.

  (10) In the above-described action effect using the second hold display, one hold display may be executed as the first hold display of the action target, and a plurality of hold displays are executed as the first hold display of the action target. May be. For example, both the previous hold display and the previous hold display may be displayed in the special display mode as the first hold display, and the second hold display may act.

  (11) As the aforementioned operational effect using the second hold display, when a plurality of hold displays are executed as the first hold display to be acted on, the second hold display is applied each time the second hold display acts on the first hold display. By changing the hold display, the second hold display may be changed more than once.

  (12) The change mode of the first hold display and the change mode of the second hold display in the action effect are the same change mode (for example, the types of colors changing in the first special display mode and the second special display mode are the same). Etc., and different change modes (for example, the first special display mode and the second special display mode have different types of shapes, or the first special display mode has a color change. The second special display mode may change its shape, etc.). In the above-described embodiment, as an example, the change mode of the first hold display has changed in color, and the second hold display has changed in shape and color.

  (13) As the above-described operational effect using the second hold display, both the first hold display and the second hold display change to the special display mode when the second hold display acts on the first hold display. In addition to the example, if (a) the second hold display does not change to the first special display mode even if the second hold display acts on the first hold display, (b) the second hold display acts on the first hold display. When the first hold display changes to the first special display mode but the second hold display does not change to the second special display mode, (c) when the second hold display acts on the first hold display, When one hold display does not change to the first special display mode, but the second hold display changes to the second special display mode, any one or other combination of other effects is predetermined. You may make it select by a ratio.

  (14) As the aforementioned effect, the timing at which the second hold display acts on the first hold display is when the variable display is not executed, when the variable display is started (for example, during the shift display of the hold display), during the variable display, At the end of the variable display or the like, one fixed fixed timing may be used, or a timing selected from these multiple types of timing may be used. When timing is selected in such a manner, the degree of expectation that becomes a big hit differs depending on the timing (for example, the longer the elapsed time from when the second hold display is displayed, the higher the degree of expectation that becomes a big hit Etc.).

  (15) The timing when the second hold display that has acted on the first hold display due to the action effect changes to the second special display mode is when the variable display is not executed, when the variable display is started (for example, when the hold display is shifted and displayed). During the variable display, at the end of the variable display, etc., one fixed fixed timing may be used, or a timing selected from these plural types of timings may be used. In addition, the timing when the second hold display that has acted on the first hold display during the action effect changes to the second special display mode is at the start of the action effect on the first hold display, during the action effect, after the action effect ends. Any one timing may be used, and a timing selected from these multiple types of timings may be used.

  (16) A plurality of types of timings at which the second hold display acts on the first hold display are provided, and the jackpot expectation of the first hold display varies depending on the timing at which the second hold display acts on the first hold display (for example, The timing at which the second hold display acts on the first hold display is such that the longer the elapsed time from when the second hold display is displayed, the higher the expectation that it will be a big hit of the first hold display). You may make it select.

  (17) A plurality of types of timings at which the second hold display acts on the first hold display are provided, and the jackpot expectation of the second hold display varies depending on the timing at which the second hold display acts on the first hold display (for example, The timing at which the second hold display acts on the first hold display is such that the longer the elapsed time from when the second hold display is displayed, the higher the expectation that it will be a big hit of the second hold display). You may make it select.

  (18) A plurality of types of timings at which the second hold display acts on the first hold display are provided, and the jackpot expectation of both the first hold display and the second hold display is determined by the timing at which the second hold display acts on the first hold display. So that the degree is different (for example, the longer the elapsed time since the second hold display is displayed, the higher the expectation that the first hold display and the second hold display will be a big hit). You may make it select the timing which a 2nd hold display acts on a 1st hold display.

  (19) A plurality of types of timing at which the second hold display acts on the first hold display, a timing at which the second hold display acts on the first hold display, and a type of the first special display mode in which the first hold display changes. Both of the above and the like may be used to produce an effect that makes it possible to specify the degree of expectation of jackpot expectation on the first hold display (for example, the time elapsed since the second hold display was displayed is long) As the first special display mode in which the first hold display changes and the first special display mode in which the first hold display changes is more specific, the higher the expected level of jackpot of the first hold display, etc.) .

  (20) A plurality of types of timings at which the second hold display acts on the first hold display, a timing at which the second hold display acts on the first hold display, and a type of the second special display mode in which the second hold display changes. Both of the above and the like may be used to produce an effect that makes it possible to specify the degree of expectation of jackpot expectation in the second hold display (for example, the time elapsed since the second hold display was displayed is long) The higher the degree of expectation that becomes a big hit of the second reserved display, and the higher the degree of expectation that becomes a big hit of the second reserved display, the more the second special display mode in which the second held display changes is the specific mode) .

  (21) When the second hold display is displayed in the bottle display mode as shown in FIG. 20C (when the bottle display mode appears), the second hold display is scheduled to be displayed on the back side of the bottle display mode after the action effect. The second special display mode may be displayed in advance, for example, in a mode in which a part can be visually recognized. In that case, the bottle display mode may be deleted after the execution of the effect, and the second special display mode displayed on the back side may be displayed in a fully visible mode.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, each of the first special display mode and the second special display mode is selected from a plurality of types of special display modes having different degrees of expectation that are advantageous for the player, and is displayed first. Compared to the first special display mode of the displayed hold display (first hold display), the second special display mode of the hold display (second hold display) displayed later has a higher expectation of being a big hit. An example of performing control to increase the display ratio in the display mode will be described.

  Regarding the second embodiment, for example, after the type of the first special display mode is determined in S535 or S538 in FIG. 19 and the previous hold display is displayed in the first special display mode, The second special display mode is provisionally determined by selecting the second special display mode in 19 S526 or S527, and the determined first special display mode is selected (temporarily determined) before executing S546. Compared with the second special display mode, the selected second special display mode is executed for the subsequent hold display only when the degree of expectation that is a big hit of the second special display mode is equal to or higher than the first special display mode. This is determined as the second special display mode to be performed, and display control for changing to the second special display mode is executed. Thus, in 2nd Embodiment, control which restrict | limits a subsequent hold display from changing to a 2nd special display mode based on the comparison result of a big hit expectation degree with a 1st special display mode is performed.

  By executing display control related to such a second special display mode, a subsequent hold display (second hold display) as compared with the first special display mode in the previous hold display (first hold display). In the second special display mode, the percentage of display in a special display mode with a high expectation that is more advantageous to the player is higher, so that the subsequent hold display that is displayed in the special display mode after the previous hold display On the other hand, a player's expectation can be improved.

  In addition, about 2nd Embodiment, the 1st special display mode determined and the 2nd special display mode selected (provisionally determined) are compared, and the expectation degree used as the big hit of a 2nd special display mode is 1st. Only when it is higher than the special display mode, the display control for changing to the selected second special display mode may be executed for the subsequent hold display.

  Further, for the second embodiment, the determined first special display mode is compared with the selected (provisionally determined) second special display mode, and the expectation level that is the big hit of the second special display mode is the first. When it is equal to or greater than the special display mode, it is selected to perform display in the second special display mode at the first ratio (including 100%), and the expectation degree that becomes the big hit of the second special display mode is the first special When selecting to execute display in the second special display mode at the second rate (not including 0%) when the display mode is less than the display mode, the first rate is set higher than the second rate. Thus, control for restricting execution of the second special display mode may be performed.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in FIGS. 20 (d) and 20 (e), an effect (an effect of pouring a cocktail from a bottle into a cocktail glass) that causes the hold display immediately after the hold display displayed in the special display mode to be executed is executed. With this, it is possible to focus attention on the hold display displayed in the special display mode, and the hold display may be in an advantageous state for the player by displaying in the first special display mode after the effect. It is possible for the player to easily recognize that it is a hold display corresponding to the hold storage information that is a specific variable display that can obtain a big hit display result. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 20 (f), not only the hold display (first hold display) displayed in the special display form is displayed in the special display form called the first special display form, but also the hold display immediately after that. The (second hold display) is also displayed in a special display mode called the second special display mode, so that the player feels in an advantageous state (expectation that becomes a specific variable display that can obtain a jackpot display result) Feeling) can be given to the player.

  (2) As shown in S529 and S530 in FIG. 19, by limiting the display of the hold display in a special display mode when the hold storage information is a predetermined number or less, for example, 1 or less hold storage information In the case of, even if the hold display (first hold display) is displayed in the special display mode, the hold display in the special display mode starts to change before the subsequent hold display (second hold display) occurs. For example, the effect of using the special display mode cannot be completed, such as the effect that the hold display changes to the first special display mode. Can be prevented.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 18F, there are a plurality of types of bottle display modes that act on the hold display displayed in the special display mode, and the mode of the special display mode depends on the type of the bottle display mode. Since it is different, it can be expected that the hold display is displayed in a special display mode that is highly likely to be advantageous to the player depending on the display mode of the bottle, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (4) As shown in the second embodiment, the second special display in the subsequent hold display (second hold display) as compared with the first special display mode in the previous hold display (first hold display). Since the ratio of display in a special display mode with a higher expectation level (expectation level for a specific variation display that can obtain a jackpot display result) is higher for the player in a more advantageous state for the player, the previous hold display It is possible to improve the player's expectation with respect to the subsequent hold display that is displayed later in the special display mode.

  (5) As shown in FIGS. 18D and 18E, after displaying the hold display corresponding to the hold storage information to be a specific variable display in a special display mode, the special display mode is always selected from a plurality of types. Since the first special display mode of any kind is changed, when the hold display is displayed in the special display mode, the player changes the hold display displayed in the special display mode to the first special display mode. Therefore, the game can be played so that a new hold display is displayed, so that the stoppage can be prevented.

  (6) As shown in FIGS. 18D and 18E, when the hold display (first hold display) is displayed in a special display mode, the first start winning opening 13 or the second is thereafter displayed. If there is a winning at the start winning opening 14, it always changes to any kind of special display mode. Therefore, when the hold display (first hold display) is displayed in the special display mode, the player Since the game can be played so that a new hold display is displayed in order to change the hold display (first hold display) displayed in the special display mode to the first special display mode, so-called stop ( The game is paused so that no new hold display is generated until the hold display displayed in the special display mode is digested by the variable display (that is, until the hold display displayed in the special display mode is digested by the variable display) There will be no new hold indication The player to pause the hitting firing) The act of a player) can be prevented to.

  (7) When the gaze effect is executed, it is possible to make the player recognize that there is a high possibility that the variable display will be executed based on the specific on-hold storage information thereafter. Can be improved.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, when the hold display (first hold display) is performed in the special display mode, the hold display (second hold display) displayed next to the hold display is performed. Although it demonstrated as the effect which acts on the hold display displayed by the special display mode being performed, not only the hold display next to the hold display displayed by the special display mode, for example, the hold display is performed by the special display mode. An effect may be executed in which at least one hold display among a plurality of hold displays displayed after being performed is applied to the hold display displayed in the special display mode.

  For example, when the hold display (first hold display) is performed in the special display mode, any of the plurality of hold displays (second hold display) displayed after the hold display is performed in the special display mode (I.e., determine the number of hold storage information corresponding to the hold storage information after the hold storage information corresponding to the hold display displayed in the special display mode is stored) and select When the displayed hold display is displayed, an effect may be executed in which the bottle is displayed and the hold display is applied to the hold display displayed in the special display mode.

  Further, in this case, the storage information corresponding to the hold display to be applied to the hold display is stored after the hold storage information corresponding to the hold display (first hold display) displayed in the special display mode is stored. Depending on the number of stored storage information stored up to the date, the display result of the variable display based on the stored storage information corresponding to the stored display displayed in the special display mode is advantageous to the player (for example, jackpot display The hold display that acts on the hold display displayed in the special display mode may be selected so that the ratio of (result) becomes different. In this way, the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, you may set so that the ratio (reliability) which becomes a player's advantageous state may become so high that the hold display made to act on the said hold display from the hold display displayed in the special display mode becomes a later hold display. . If it does in this way, stop hitting can be prevented effectively.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, when the hold display (first hold display) is displayed in the special display mode, the hold display (second hold display) displayed after the hold display is special. Although it has been described that the display mode of the hold display is always changed from the special display mode to the special display mode after an effect that acts on the hold display displayed in the display mode, for example, the hold display is performed in the special display mode. Is displayed, the display mode of the hold display is not changed to the special display mode even if an effect that causes the hold display displayed after the hold display to act on the hold display displayed in the special display mode is performed. Production may be performed.

  In addition, when there is a hold memory with a high expectation level (which is likely to be a jackpot display result) that is advantageous to the player after the hold display (first hold display) is displayed in the special display mode. May increase the ratio of performing the gaze effect as compared with the case where there is no reserved memory with high expectation. For example, when the hold display (first hold display) is displayed in the special display mode, the first hold display (second hold display) immediately after that is applied to the hold display displayed in the special display mode. Even when the execution of the effect to be changed to the display mode is determined, when a hold memory with high expectation occurs after the hold storage information corresponding to the hold display displayed in the special display mode is stored, The production may be changed to a production. In this way, when a gasse effect is performed, it is possible to make the player recognize that there is a high possibility that a reserved memory with a high expectation level has subsequently occurred, so that the player's expectation is improved. Can do.

  Moreover, the effect which makes the hold display (2nd hold display) displayed after the said hold display act on the hold display (1st hold display) displayed by the special display mode is performed. However, the display mode of the hold display may be the special display mode or may be the normal display mode.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, when the hold display (first hold display) is displayed in the special display mode, the immediately subsequent hold display (second hold display) acts to display the special display mode. Since the displayed hold display is displayed in the special display mode, it has been described that there is only one hold display in the special display mode in the predetermined area 9B. However, a plurality of hold displays are displayed in the special display mode. You may do it.

  For example, when hold storage information is stored, the hold display mode determination table corresponding to the pre-read jackpot flag information is used regardless of whether there is a hold display displayed in a special display mode in the predetermined area 9B. The normal display mode or the special display mode may be determined.

  In this case, when the previous hold display (first hold display) is displayed in the special display mode, and the special display mode is determined as the display mode of the subsequent hold display (second hold display) (that is, When the hold display displayed in the special display mode is continuous, for example, the first hold display may be changed to the normal display mode (that is, the second hold display is changed to the first hold display). May be displayed in a special display mode over the other), or the display mode of the second hold display may be overwritten with the normal display mode or the bottle display (that is, the first hold display is changed). It may be displayed in a special display mode in preference to the second hold display), or the special display mode hold display may coexist (that is, the hold display is continuously displayed in the special display mode). May be allowed)

  For example, when the first on-hold display corresponds to on-hold storage in which the player is in an advantageous state (when the prefetch jackpot flag information is set), the display mode of the second on-hold display is special. You may perform the effect which acts on a 1st hold display as a bottle display instead of a display mode.

  Alternatively, in the case where the second hold display corresponds to the hold storage that is advantageous to the player, the first hold display is changed to the normal display mode and the display mode of the second hold display is changed. The determination of the special display mode may be finally confirmed.

  Alternatively, if neither the first hold display nor the second hold display corresponds to the hold storage that is in an advantageous state for the player, the hold display in the special display mode coexists, and after the second hold display It may be made to change from the special display mode to the first special display mode by the action of the hold display. For example, a hold display after the second hold display (hereinafter referred to as a third hold display) acts on the first hold display and is changed to the first special display mode. The subsequent hold display (hereinafter referred to as the fourth hold display) may be changed to the first special display mode by acting on the second hold display.

  The third hold display may be a hold display immediately after the second hold display, or may be a hold display with a predetermined interval. The fourth hold display may be a hold display before the third hold display, a hold display after the third hold display, or the same as the third hold display. May be displayed on hold. That is, one hold display after the second hold display acts on both the first hold display and the second hold display, and both the first hold display and the second hold display are special display modes. You may make it change from a special display mode.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the hold display is described as having at least the shape of a cocktail glass. However, for example, instead of a cocktail glass, a wine glass, a beer mug, a cup, or the like is used. It may have a shape of a container, or may have a predetermined shape other than the container.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the special display mode is described as a mode in which the shape of the cocktail glass and “?” Overlap. However, for example, a colorless or gray liquid is poured into the cocktail glass. The display mode in the state of the display may be a special display mode, or a display mode in which the shape of the cocktail glass cannot be seen by an image having a predetermined shape including “?” May be used as the special display mode. Or it is good also considering the display mode which displays only "?" As a special display mode.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the first special display mode is described as a display mode in which the color of the cocktail is specified. For example, display effects such as background, decoration, reflected light, and glossiness are given. It is good also as the displayed form.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, an effect of pouring a bottle into a cocktail glass is described as an example of an effect that causes the hold display displayed after the hold display to act on the hold display displayed in the special display mode. However, for example, with respect to the hold display displayed in the special display mode, the hold display (for example, a bottle or a cocktail glass) displayed after the hold display moves from the right end portion to the left end portion of the predetermined area 9B. And the effect made to contact with the hold display displayed by a special display mode may be sufficient. Alternatively, it may be an effect in which a predetermined character appears in place of the bottle and an action (for example, hitting or kicking) is performed toward the hold display in which the character is displayed in a special display mode.

  Alternatively, in addition to or instead of directly acting on the hold display displayed in the special display mode as described above and changing to the first special display mode, the first is performed indirectly. You may change to a special display mode. For example, by displaying character information that suggests a change “I will change” on a signboard, the hold display displayed in the special display mode may be changed to the first special display mode, or “ When a sound suggesting a change such as “!” Is output from the speaker 27, the hold display displayed in the special display mode may be changed to the first special display mode.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the type of the bottle display mode is determined based on the type of the first special display mode. However, for example, a random value is assigned to the type of the bottle display mode at a predetermined ratio. The type of the bottle display mode may be determined based on the random value. In addition, for example, random numbers may be assigned so that the ratio differs between the case where the jackpot display result is obtained and the case where the display result is a loss display result. For example, the ratio may be set so that a shaker is easily selected when a big hit display result is obtained, and a bottle (silver label) is easily selected when the result is a disappointing display result.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the on-hold display displayed in the special display mode is performed on the on-hold display displayed in the special display mode. Although the display mode of display has been described as being displayed in the first special display mode, for example, when displaying in the first special display mode, an effect by a predetermined sound effect, music, lamp, or the like may be executed.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the type of the first special display mode is determined when determining whether the hold display mode is the normal display mode or the special display mode. When determining the bottle display mode (when determining the display mode of the hold display of the hold storage stored next to the hold display displayed in the special display mode), the type of the first special display mode is determined. Also good.

  (11) In the embodiment described above, the cocktail of any one of “red”, “green” and “blue” is poured by changing from the special display mode to the first special display mode. Although the cocktail glass is described as being displayed, the color of the cocktail poured into the cocktail glass may be changed one or more times thereafter. For example, with respect to the hold display displayed in the special display mode, the cocktail glass in which the “blue” cocktail is poured by the effect that the hold display immediately after the hold display is displayed is the first special display mode. The cocktail glass in which the cocktail changed to “green” or “red” is poured is displayed in the first special display mode. May be displayed.

  In this case, the degree of expectation that would be advantageous to the player may vary depending on the number of cocktail color changes. For example, when there is a reserved memory with a high degree of expectation, the number of changes may be larger than when there is no reserved memory with a high degree of expectation.

  Or you may make it differ in the expectation degree used as a state advantageous to a player according to the color of a final cocktail. For example, when there is a reserved memory with a high degree of expectation, “red” may be more easily determined as the final cocktail color than when there is no reserved memory with a high degree of expectation.

  (12) In the above embodiment, each of the normal display mode and the special display mode of the hold display has been described as a display mode having the shape of a cocktail glass. However, for example, the normal display mode is displayed in the normal display mode. The hold display and the hold display displayed in the special display mode may be completely different (no common shape, pattern, or color).

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the first special display mode is determined after determining whether or not to display the hold display in the special display mode first. After determining whether or not to display in one special display mode, it may be determined whether or not to display the hold display in a special display mode, or after determining the type of the first special display mode, the special display is displayed. Whether or not to display in a manner may be determined.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, it is suggested that the player will have a higher expectation level as a jackpot display result by changing the hold display displayed in the special display mode to the first special display mode. As described above, it suffices as long as it can be suggested that the player is in an advantageous state at least advantageous to the player. Advantageous states include, for example, a probability variation state, a state in which the number of time reductions is increased, or a state in which the latent probability variation is high, instead of or in addition to the big hit gaming state.

  Here, the latent probability change is a gaming state in which the player cannot specify or it is difficult to specify that the probability variation control is being performed. For example, the latent probability change can be generated by controlling the gaming state so as to improve only the big hit probability and not perform the time reduction control (time reduction control).

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, it is suggested that the player will have a higher expectation level as a jackpot display result by changing the hold display displayed in the special display mode to the first special display mode. As described above, it is sufficient that at least a specific change display can be given to the player. The specific variation display includes not only the variation display that is the jackpot display result, but also the variation display that becomes reach, super reach, and the like.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the pre-reading notice is executed for both the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol has been described. However, the variation display of the second special symbol is performed. When the pre-reading notice is executed with priority, the pre-reading notice is executed only for the first special symbol during the low base state, and the pre-reading notice is executed only for the second special symbol during the high base state. May be. In this way, for example, during the high base, the change display of the second special symbol is preferentially digested, so that when the target-pending winning occurs, the special display mode is applied only to the second special symbol. The bottle display hold display displayed immediately after that is displayed on the hold display displayed in (1), and the effect of changing the display form to the first special display form is executed. Specifically, during the high base (even during the big hit game), the pre-reading notice is not executed for the first special symbol, so the game control microcomputer 560 side is related to the execution of the pre-reading notice for the first special symbol. Instead of sending the command itself to the effect control microcomputer 100 side, only the command related to the execution of the pre-reading notice for the second special symbol may be sent. The game control microcomputer 560 side transmits a command related to the execution of the pre-reading notice for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but the production control microcomputer 100 side receives the first special symbol. You may make it not execute the command relevant to execution of the prefetch notice about a symbol.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, whether or not to display in the special display mode by using the detachment hold display mode determination table shown in FIG. Although it has been described that the type of the special display mode is determined using the first special display mode determination table at the time of loss shown in FIG. 18 (E), for example, the condition is that the type of variation is not super reach. As shown in FIG. 18C, it is determined whether or not to display in the special display mode, and when it is determined to display in the special display mode, the first special display mode is used using FIG. The type of may be determined. Alternatively, on the condition that the type of variation is out of super reach, it may be determined only whether to display in the special display mode using FIG. Alternatively, when the type of the first special display mode is determined first, only the determination of the type of the first special display mode is performed using FIG. 18E on condition that the type of variation is out of super reach. May be performed.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, the hold display is described as being displayed in the predetermined area 9B of the display screen of the effect display device 9. However, for example, the hold display is displayed on a display device different from the effect display device 9. May be displayed.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 is not connected to another board (for example, FIG. (Sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, various determinations performed by the production control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the production control microcomputer 100, or audio output is performed. Control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the sound / lamp board may be used.

  (21) In the above embodiment, a pseudo-continuous effect may be executed as an effect to be executed in the variable display. The pseudo-continuous is a pseudo-continuous variation that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of variations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is originally a variation corresponding to one reserved memory. Is an abbreviation for

  (22) In the above embodiment, a slip effect may be executed as an effect executed in the variable display. Slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display.

  (23) In the above-described 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, and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, 1 Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slide effect, etc. before reaching reach (so-called if not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 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 two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. 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.

  (24) In the embodiment described above, a gaming machine that pays out game media to a player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game media is enclosed and the game media is transferred to the player in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize. Although the gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, the game medium is enclosed, and the game points ( You may employ | adopt the enclosure-type game machine which adds a score. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize.

  (25) The embodiment described above can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (26) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which 15 round normal big hits, 15 round probability variation big hits, and 2 round probability variation big hits are shown as the big hit types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a big hit type of three or more rounds may be provided, such as a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds, a big hit of 5 rounds, and a big hit of 2 rounds. Good. In that case, for example, the big hit type is classified into a big hit type group (for example, a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds) and a big hit type group (for example, 5 rounds) where it is difficult to obtain a winning ball. And the 2nd special symbol is set so that the ratio of the big hit type of the big hit type group where the prize ball is easily obtained is higher than the 1st special symbol. May be.

  (27) In the present embodiment, “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified, but “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, and for example, a value within a range of 0% to 100% Of these, a value including 0%, a value including 100%, or a value not including 0% and 100% may be used.

  (28) In the above-described embodiment, after the variation display result when the display result of the variation display is determined to be the probability variation jackpot is derived and displayed, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, it is unconditionally changed to the probability variation state. An example of controlled probability state control is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation determination device that is controlled to the probability variation state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through a specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

(29) The embodiment described above can also be applied to a slot machine.
The slot machine includes a variable display device capable of deriving and displaying a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for the game, and the display result is derived and displayed in all of the plurality of variable display areas. As a result, it may be a slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to a combination of the display results derived and displayed in each of the plurality of variable display areas. Specifically, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided. When all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and a prize is awarded according to a combination of display results derived to the three reels. May be a slot machine in which

  However, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable. If the slot machine has one game finished by deriving the display result and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device, the variable display device has three reels. The slot machine may be provided with a variable display device having only one reel or a plurality of reels other than three.

  (30) The modifications disclosed in the above (1) to (29) may be implemented by combining all or part thereof.

  (31) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

The special game state (hit state) is a special winning combination after a specified time (symbol confirmed stop time + jackpot start effect time) has elapsed after a specific symbol combination (same pattern of the same symbol) is displayed on the variable display device. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but is provided in the game area after a specific symbol combination (same symbol of the same symbol) is displayed on the variable display device. A specific gaming state may be started by passing a ball through a specific area (a specific pass gate sensor or a winning sensor). As a result, the player can control the time of occurrence of the big hit, and even if the possession is lost before the big hit starts, the player can have time to lend the ball and replenish the ball.
Further, a plurality of specific areas may be provided, and the number of big hit rounds may be varied depending on which specific area is passed. Alternatively, a lottery of lottery rounds may be performed by passing through a specific area. Further, in that case, if there are a plurality of specific areas, the lottery ratio of the number of rounds may be varied depending on which specific area is passed.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 9 production | presentation display apparatus, 9B predetermined area | region, 9L, 9C, 9R fluctuation | variation display area | region, 13 1st start winning opening, 14 2nd starting winning opening, 55 RAM, 100 microcomputer for production control, 560 game control For microcomputer.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that displays a change and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Hold storage means for storing information relating to the variable display as hold storage information;
A hold display means for performing a hold display corresponding to the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means;
Prefetch determination means for performing prefetch determination on a variable display that has not yet started;
A display mode control unit capable of displaying the hold display corresponding to the hold storage information to be a specific variable display in a special display mode based on the prefetch determination by the prefetch determination unit;
The display mode control means includes
Based on the prefetch determination by the prefetch determination means, the first hold display corresponding to the hold storage information to be the specific variation display is displayed in a first special display mode different from the normal display mode, and the hold storage information is used. A second hold display corresponding to the hold storage information stored later in the hold storage means is displayed in a second special display mode different from the normal display mode, and the second hold display in the second special display mode is displayed in the second special display mode. Control for causing the first hold display of the first special display mode to be displayed in a special display mode after performing an effect on the first hold display of the 1 special display mode;
Based on the prefetch determination by the prefetch determination means, the second hold display can be controlled to be displayed in the special display mode after being displayed in the second special display mode .
Compared with the 1st hold display, the 2nd hold display displays the special display mode with high expectation which becomes a specific fluctuation display at a high rate,
Each of the special display mode of the first hold display and the special display mode of the second hold display is selected from a plurality of types of special display modes having different degrees of expectation as the specific variable display,
There is a plurality of timings at which the second hold display acts on the first hold display, and the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state is different at that timing .