JP6496348B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine that performs variable display.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result in the variable display device, the game state (game There is a machine configured to give a predetermined game value to a player by changing the state of the machine (specifically, the state where the gaming machine is controlled) (so-called pachinko machine).

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player starts variable display of identification information by the variable display device by operating the start lever, and the player By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time determined in advance from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is displayed. In accordance with the display result derived when the game is stopped, a winning occurs, a predetermined game medium determined in advance according to the winning is paid out, and when a specific winning occurs, a player is given a predetermined gaming value as a gaming state. There is one that is configured to be in a state to be given to (so-called slot machine).

  The game value means that a variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine is in a state advantageous to a player who easily hits a ball or a right to become advantageous to a player. Or a condition where a condition for paying out a prize ball is easily established.

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

  In the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left, middle, and right symbols) continue for a predetermined period of time and stop and shake in a state that matches the specific display result. It can be a big hit before the final result is displayed because it is moving, scaling, or deforming, or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol is switched. An effect performed in a state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In such a gaming machine, the cited document 1 describes that points are given when variable display is continuously executed, and a privilege is given according to the number of points.

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  However, in the invention described in Patent Document 1, the start medium is urged while the start winning is invalid (for example, the game medium passes through the start area in a state where the stored storage information reaches the upper limit number). Is not taken into consideration, and the production effect cannot be sufficiently improved.

  Then, an object of this invention is to provide the gaming machine which can improve a production effect.

(1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display (for example, variable display of special symbols and effect symbols), and counts means for counting the number of times that variable display is continuously performed as the number of consecutive times ( For example, based on the fact that the production control microcomputer 100 executes steps S3604 to S3607 and the number of consecutive times counted by the counting means has reached a specific number of times, for example, an effect such as a character change is executed. Bonus granting means (for example, the part in which the production control microcomputer 100 executes steps S3700 and S3702 to S3610; see FIG. 57) and a start area (for example, a first start winning opening) 13 and information relating to variable display based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the second start winning opening 14, 17) For example, a jackpot determination random number (random R), a jackpot 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 set to a predetermined upper limit number ( For example, a holding storage means (for example, a first holding storage buffer and a second holding storage buffer) capable of storing as 8) the holding storage information and a display means for displaying the continuous count counted by the counting means are provided. The counting means can count the number of consecutive times when the next variable display is started until the specific period (for example, the grace period) elapses after the variable display ends (for example, production control) The microcomputer 100 executes steps S3611 to S3612 (see FIG. 57), and the stored storage information has reached the upper limit number. And the next variable display is started after a specific period of time has elapsed since the end of the variable display based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area (for example, an invalid start winning has occurred) Can also be counted as the number of consecutive times (for example, the part in which the production control microcomputer 100 executes steps S3601 to S3602 and S3613 to S3614).
According to such a configuration, the production effect can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, a specific effect (for example, a special postponement effect) based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area in a state where the stored storage information has reached the upper limit. May be provided with specific effect execution means (for example, the part in which the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S3603).
According to such a configuration, the production effect can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, the counting means is variable based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area in a state where the stored storage information that has been stored reaches the upper limit. When the next variable display is started from the end of the display until the special period (for example, the grace period and the special grace period) elapses, it can be counted as the continuous number of times (for example, the micro for production control) The computer 100 may execute steps S3601 to S3602 and S3611 to S3614).
According to such a configuration, the production effect can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the counting means performs the following based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area in a state where the stored storage information has reached the upper limit number. Regardless of the start timing of the variable display, it may be possible to count as the continuous number of times.
According to such a configuration, the production effect can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine of (3) above, the special period varies depending on the number of times that the game medium has passed through the starting area in a state where the stored storage information that has been stored reaches the upper limit number (for example, production A part in which the control microcomputer 100 executes steps S3601 to S3602. Each time an invalid start prize is generated, a special grace period is added for 10 seconds).
According to such a configuration, the production effect can be improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a distribution apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the symbol designation | designated command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding specific area | region and a pending | holding storage buffer. 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 a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the command storage area at the time of a start winning prize. It is explanatory drawing which shows a change pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a continuous variation determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a pending | holding display control process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change pattern determination table for 1st hits used when production mode is A and the determination result at the time of winning is a big hit or a small win. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change pattern determination table for 2nd hits used when there exists production mode B and the determination result at the time of winning is a big hit or a small win. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change pattern determination table for a loss used when the determination result at the time of winning is a loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 1st change timing determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd change timing determination table A. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd change timing determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a character change process. It is a flowchart which shows a usual drawing effect control process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of an opening suggestion effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows a suggestion effect execution lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of an effect display apparatus in case a character change generate | occur | produces because the total number of pending storage becomes a predetermined number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of an effect display apparatus in case a character change generate | occur | produces because the frequency | count of continuous fluctuation | variation reaches | attains predetermined number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of an effect display apparatus in case a special pseudo | simulation series is performed when a continuous fluctuation is continued. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of an effect display apparatus in case an open suggestion effect is performed when the continuous fluctuation is continued. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of a continuous fluctuation determination process.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

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

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

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

  The member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is subjected to a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by a player pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 4) for detecting 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 the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but it is displayed in red when it is a big hit, and when the big hit symbol is stopped on the second special symbol display 8b, the fourth symbol display area for the second special symbol is displayed. A display color reminiscent of a big hit at 9d (a display color different from an outlier. For example, it is displayed in blue when out of place, but red in a big hit.

  In this embodiment, the case where the 4th symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown, but a light emitter such as a lamp or LED is used separately from the effect display device 9. Thus, the fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which the two LEDs are alternately lit, and any of the two LEDs is stopped. Whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed may be indicated depending on whether or not it is displayed.

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

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

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

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

  The variable display of the first special symbol is after the first start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (in this embodiment, the technical ball passes through the first start winning opening 13 (including winning)). The variable display start condition (for example, when the first reserved memory number is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is executed) The display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses. In addition, the variable display of the second special symbol satisfies the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variable display (in this embodiment, the game ball passes the second start winning opening 14 or the second start winning opening 17 ( (Including winning a prize)) after the variable display start condition (for example, when the second reserved memory number is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) And a state where no big hit game is executed) is established, and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, a 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).

  Below the effect display device 9, there is provided a distribution device 200 for distributing the inflowing game balls. Further, below the effect display device 9, a first start winning opening 13 and a second starting winning opening 14 are provided so as to be arranged side by side. 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. Also, the game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a.

  Further, below the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, a variable winning ball apparatus 15 having a second start winning opening 17 through which a game ball can be won is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 17 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 17a. 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 won at the second start winning port 17 (it is easier to start and win), which is advantageous for the player. In this embodiment, as will be described later, the game ball that has flowed into the distribution device 200 is configured to win either the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. The second start winning port 17 is configured such that a game ball that does not pass through the sorting device 200 can be won (or easily won) when the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. 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 port 17. 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 port 13 and the second start winning ports 14, 17 may be collectively referred to as a start winning port or a starting port.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, a second special symbol hold memory display composed of four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning ports 14, 17 or the second hold memory number. 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  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 addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is provided a total pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number (total number of pending pending storage) that is the sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count. ing. As described above, in this embodiment, the total pending storage display unit 18c that displays the total number is provided, so that it is easy to grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. can do. In this embodiment, in the total hold storage display unit 18c, the first hold storage and the second hold storage are displayed side by side in the order of winning in the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning openings 14, 17. . It is displayed in a manner capable of recognizing whether it is the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory (for example, the display corresponding to the first reserved memory (hereinafter also referred to as the first reserved memory display) is a red circle. The display may be displayed and the display corresponding to the second reserved memory (hereinafter also referred to as the second reserved memory display) may be displayed as a blue round display). In addition, it replaces with the total pending | holding memory | storage display part 18c, and it may comprise so that the 1st pending | holding memory display part which displays the 1st pending | holding memory number and the 2nd pending memory display part which displays the 2nd pending memory number may be provided. Good.

  As a display mode of the hold display displayed in the total hold storage display unit 18c, the display color is “white” (first mode), the display color is “blue”, and the display color is red. “Red” (second mode) and “character” (specific mode) on which a character is drawn are provided. The reliability for the big hit is “white” <“blue” <“red” <“character”. In addition, as will be described in detail later, the “character” hold display can be displayed only when it corresponds to the hold memory that is a probable big hit, that is, when the display mode changes to “character” The player is informed that a probable big hit will be made.

  Further, in this embodiment, the summed hold storage display unit 18c performs a hold display for the hold storage that has not yet been changed, and after the start of the change display for the hold storage until the end thereof, The hold display for the hold storage is continuously displayed on the active display unit 18d different from the combined hold storage display unit 18c. In other words, the active display unit 18d displays an active display (a variable display-corresponding image) corresponding to the variable display being executed. The active display is an image showing the reliability with respect to the occurrence of a big hit based on the fluctuation during execution. As the display mode of the active display, the same display mode (“white”, “blue”, “red”, “character”) as the above-described hold display is used. In addition, as long as it can be recognized that the display corresponds to the currently displayed variable display, the display need not be the same as the hold display, and other figures, characters, and the like may be displayed. .

  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 display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. A variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol is performed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is a state advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (a state in which a game ball can be won at the second start winning port 17). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a high probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is a high probability state (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a variation display result of a special symbol is increased compared to the normal state) However, with the exception of the high probability / low base state described later), the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are increased. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that forms a big winning opening is provided below the second start winning opening 17. 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.

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

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

  If the game ball enters the second start winning ports 14 and 17 and is detected by the second start port switches 14a and 17a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol is displayed). And the second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol. Is done. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning holes 14 and 17. 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.

  Next, the distribution device 200 will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the sorting apparatus 200. As shown in FIG. 2, an inflow port 201 into which a game ball can flow is provided at the top of the sorting apparatus 200. In addition, a sorting member 202 is provided inside the sorting device 200 for sorting the game balls that have flowed into the sorting device 200 from the inlet 201 into either the left passage 203 or the right passage 204. Further, at the lower part of the sorting device 200, a left outlet 205 from which the game ball that has passed through the left passage 203 can flow out of the sorting device 200, and a game ball that has passed through the right passage 204 can flow out of the sorting device 200. And a right outlet 206 is provided.

  In the example shown in FIG. 2A, a state in which the right passage 204 in the sorting apparatus 200 is shielded by the sorting member 202 and a game ball can pass through the left passage 203 is shown. When the game ball flows into the sorting device 200 from the inlet 201 in the state shown in FIG. 2A, the gaming ball that flows in from the inlet 201 is left by the sorting member 200 as shown in FIG. It is distributed to the passage 203, passes through the left passage 203, and flows out from the left outlet 205. Since the first start winning opening 13 is positioned below the left outlet 205, the game ball that has flowed out of the left outlet 205 wins the first start winning opening 13.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the left passage 203, the game ball hits the blade portion 202a provided in the rotation shaft portion of the sorting member 202, and the blade portion 202a is pushed by the weight of the game ball, As shown in FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b), the sorting member 202 changes from a state of being tilted to the right side to a state of being tilted to the left side. With such a change, as shown in FIG. 2B, the left passage 203 in the sorting apparatus 200 is shielded by the sorting member 202, and the game ball can pass through the right passage 204.

  Next, in such a state, as shown in FIG. 2 (c), when the game ball flows into the sorting device 200 from the inflow port 201, it flows in from the inflow port 201 as shown in FIG. 2 (d). The game balls are distributed to the right passage 204 by the distribution member 200, pass through the right passage 204, and flow out from the right outlet 206. Since the second start winning opening 14 is located below the right outlet 206, the game ball that has flowed out of the right outlet 206 wins the second start winning opening 14.

  Further, when the game ball passes the right passage 204, the game ball hits the blade portion 202a provided in the rotation shaft portion of the sorting member 204, and the blade portion 202a is pushed by the weight of the game ball, As shown in FIGS. 2 (c) and 2 (d), the sorting member 202 changes from a state of falling to the left side to a state of falling to the right side. With such a change, as shown in FIG. 2D, the right passage 204 in the sorting apparatus 200 is shielded by the sorting member 202, and the game ball can pass through the left passage 203.

  By performing the operation shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the game balls that have flowed into the sorting device 200 by the sorting member 202 are alternately distributed to the left passage 203 and the right passage 204, and the first start It is possible to win alternately at the winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Note that, for example, the first start winning port 13 → the first start winning port 13 → the first start winning port 13 is not limited to the case where the first start winning port 13 and the second start winning port 14 can be alternately awarded by the distribution device 200. 1 start winning port 13 → second starting winning port 14 → first starting winning port 13 → first starting winning port 13 → first starting winning port 13 → second starting winning port 14... In other words, it may be possible to make a winning in accordance with a certain order, such as one that repeats the operation of winning one in the second start winning opening 14 when three are awarded in the first starting winning opening 13.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the first start prize winning port 13 and the second start prize winning port 14 are provided below the distribution device 200, thereby distributing to the left passage 203. The game balls that have been won enter the first start winning opening 13 with approximately 100%, and the game balls distributed to the right passage 204 have been shown to win the second start winning opening 14 with approximately 100%. The game balls distributed to the right passage 203 and the right passage 204 may be spilled out of the sorting apparatus 200. Even if the game balls are distributed to the left passage 203 and the right passage 204, the first start winning opening 13 and the second passage are not necessarily required. There may be a case where the start winning opening 14 is not won. For example, in FIG. 2, the game ball is configured to fall directly below the left outlet 205 and the right outlet 206, but a bottom member is provided at the left outlet 205 and the right outlet 206 to be viewed from the player. It is configured so that the game ball flows to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 after being guided to the back side, and an opening is provided on the outer side surface of the left passage 203 and the right passage 204, and left A part of the game balls distributed to the passage 203 and the right passage 204 may spill out of the distribution device 200 from the opening and may not win the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. It may be configured.

  In this embodiment, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 are provided outside the sorting apparatus 200 (specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the sorting apparatus 200). However, the first start winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14 may be included in the distribution device 200.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the two passages 203 and 204 were provided in the distribution apparatus 200 was shown, not only when it is two, but three or more passages may be provided. . In this case, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of paths that can be awarded exist in either one or both of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the distribution member 202 of the distribution apparatus 200 showed the case where it switches to right and left physically with the dead weight of a game ball, for example, the solenoid and motor for driving the distribution member 202 are used. The distribution member 202 may be alternately switched by control from the game control microcomputer 560.

  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 storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

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

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

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

  An input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switches 14a and 17a, the gate switch 32a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. ing. The main board 31 also has an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21 for opening / closing the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 forming the big winning opening and the solenoid 16 for opening / closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15 in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. It is mounted on.

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

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

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

  The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35 and from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Control the sound output.

  The effect control means is also connected to a trigger sensor 125, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 provided in the stick controller 122, a vibrator motor 126, and a push sensor 124 provided in the push button 120, as will be described later. However, the illustration is omitted in FIG.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

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

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

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

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

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 4 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

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

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies current to the light emitter (in this example, the frame LED 28) based on a signal for driving the LED.

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

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating a display result (usually big hit, probability change big hit, sudden probability change big hit, small hit or loss) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step). S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, for example, when the value of a special symbol pointer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 also transmits a first symbol variation designation command and a second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 14). You may make it do. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 may resume the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command.

  In this embodiment, the value of a variable time timer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, measurement of the saved variation time timer value is resumed, and the variation display of the special symbol is resumed and saved. When the value of the changed time timer has timed out, a symbol determination designation command to be described later is further transmitted. In this embodiment, a special symbol process flag value, which will be described later, is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is recovered, the special symbol process is resumed from the process corresponding to the value of the stored special symbol process flag.

  Note that the display result designation command is not necessarily transmitted when the power failure is restored, but the CPU 56 may first confirm whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is zero. . If the value of the variation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure occurs during the variation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that the state has not been reached, and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

  Further, the CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that the power failure occurs during the fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. If the special symbol process flag is not 3, the fluctuation occurs at the time of the power failure. The display result designation command may not be transmitted because it is determined that it is not in the middle.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data. However, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

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

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, for example, initial values are set in flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state, such as a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, and a special symbol process flag.

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

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

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16), and when the display random number update process is completed, the interrupt permitted state is set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using effect symbols that are variably displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. May be stopped). When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern using random numbers. To do. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switches 14a and 17a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: step S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs display control processing for performing display control of the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the first special symbol hold storage display 18a, and the second special symbol hold storage display 18b. Execute (Step S22). For the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, control for outputting a drive signal to each display is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S32 and S33.

  In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a big hit type determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: step S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: steps S24 and S25).

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step 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 switches 14a and 17a, and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switches 14a, 17a and the count switch 23 being turned on. The payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the microcomputer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

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

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

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

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

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9 (provided that the probability sudden hit is sudden) In some cases, the probability change big hit symbol (for example, “135”) is stopped and displayed without reaching reach).

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

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

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach are used as the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are variations patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 7, re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-4 that is used when the reach is not performed and is accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed once. Of the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition effects, re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation means that the variable display of the effect symbol is executed again after temporarily stopping the effect symbol that is once deviated from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Also, the special pseudo-series (executed in the Super PA3-1 and Super PA3-3) among the pseudo-series is a mode in which it is difficult to recognize that re-variation is performed as compared with other pseudo-series. . Therefore, by executing a special pseudo-ream during one variable display, the variable display is completed, and the player can be made to recognize that the next variable display has started. By executing, it is possible to make the player recognize that re-variation has started after temporarily stopping. For example, in the case of a pseudo-series other than the special pseudo-series, after performing a temporary stop display of a special effect design that is not displayed in a stop pattern in a variation pattern that does not involve a pseudo-series, re-variation is performed (that is, the pseudo-series is recognized as a pseudo-series). Such as a temporary stop display of easy chance symbols and pseudo-continuous symbols). Moreover, you may make it alert | report the pseudo | simulation continuous number of times (for example, it displays on the effect display apparatus 9). On the other hand, in the case of a special pseudo-ream, a re-variation is performed after a temporary stop display of an effect design that is stopped and displayed even in a variation pattern that does not involve a pseudo-ream (that is, an effect that makes it easy to recognize that it is a pseudo-ream) This can be achieved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 are used as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. -3 to Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to SuperPA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 Is prepared. In FIG. 7, the variation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are variation patterns used when suddenly sudden change is a big hit or a small hit. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, when normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used when sudden sudden change is not big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-change is performed once. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-ream, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-variation is performed once.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, the variation time is 32 in the case of Super Reach A with a pseudo-ream). In the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). For example, even in the case of the same type of Super Reach Depending on the total number of pending storage, the variation time may be varied. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and then the variation pattern determined using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). One of the variation patterns included in the pattern type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into variable pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-ream, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of two variations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of three variations. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo ream or a slip effect.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, normal CA3-1, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with only normal reach, and fluctuation with normal reach and pseudo-continuity. It is classified into a normal CA 3-2 that is a variation pattern type including a pattern and a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type with super reach. In addition, in the case of sudden probability variation big hit, it is classified into special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and special CA4-2 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach. ing. Further, in the case of small hits, it is classified into special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern. Further, in the case of a deviation, it is a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with no reach and a specific effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a change pattern with a specific effect without a reach. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of shortened variation without reach and specific effects, and normal CA2-4 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach And normal CA2-5 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and two re-variation pseudo-continuations, and normal CA2 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with one normal reach and one re-variation pseudo-continuation -6 and super CA2-7 which is a variation pattern type with super reach Are the type divided into.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 6, the game control microcomputer 560 counts up (adds 1) a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number in (1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number. Note that a software random number instead of a hardware random number may be used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 9A 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 jackpot determination table used in a normal state and a short time state (that is, a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 9 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 9 (A) is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 9A is a jackpot determination value.

  9B and 9C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value described in FIG. 9B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), the values shown in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 9B and 9C are small hit determination values.

  Note that it may be determined that a small hit is made only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state, the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Even if the game state is shifted to the probability change state, a small hit will be generated, and if it is configured to produce an effect asking whether or not the probability change will occur, even though the current game state is the probability change state On the contrary, it makes the player feel annoying. Therefore, if it is configured so that the small hit does not occur during the variation display of the second special symbol, if the gaming state is the probability variation state, it is difficult for the small hit to occur and the excessive effect is not given to the probability variation. This can prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (a normal big hit, a probable variation big hit, or a sudden probable big hit described later). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that “probability” shown in FIG. 9A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when using the small hit determination table (second special symbol), a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first winning symbol 13 is started and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second starting winning ports 14 and 17 are started and awarded. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the symbol variation display is executed.

  9D and 9E are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 9D determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. Further, FIG. 9E determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the game ball winning in the second start winning ports 14 and 17 (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b when doing.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, based on the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, the jackpot type is set to “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9E, in the big hit type determination table 131a, five determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” (40 minutes). Is determined to be a sudden probability change big hit at a rate of 5), whereas in the big hit type determination table 131b, one determination value is assigned to "sudden probability change big hit" (a ratio of 1/40) Will suddenly be determined to be a promising big hit). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first winning symbol 13 is started and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second starting winning ports 14 and 17 are started and awarded. Compared to the case where the symbol variation display is executed, the ratio of “suddenly probable big hit” is higher. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie. It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 (D) and 9 (E), a sudden probability variation big hit as a first specific gaming state to which a predetermined amount of game value is given and an amount larger than the game value The first specific gaming state may be determined at a high rate when the first special symbol variation display is executed, and may be determined as a 15-round normal big hit or probable big hit as the second specific gaming state to which the game value is given. However, the game value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the gaming value is determined. Also good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per game during the big hit may be determined as the gaming value. In addition, for example, even if the same 15 round big hits, the first specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening once per round and the second specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening multiple times per round It may be prepared to increase the gaming value of the second specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in any case of the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the first specific gaming state) In the case of the second specific gaming state, there is an undigested round remaining), and it is possible to execute an effect in such a manner as to inquire whether or not the jackpot continues further. And in the case of the first specific gaming state, all the 15 rounds have been finished internally, so the big hit game is finished, and in the case of the second specific gaming state, there remains an undigested round internally. For this reason, the jackpot game may be continued (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the bonus hit of 15 times).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9E, the types of jackpots include “normal jackpot”, “probability variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”. In this embodiment, the case where the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types of 15 rounds and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is shown in this embodiment. Not limited to those. For example, there may be provided a 10R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 10 round jackpot game, a 7R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 7 round jackpot game, and a 5R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 5 round jackpot game. In this embodiment, there are three types of jackpot types, “normal jackpot”, “probability big hit”, and “sudden probability big hit”. However, the number is not limited to three, for example, four or more types. A big hit type may be provided. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than three types, for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state and is shifted to the short-time state only after the big hit gaming state ends (see step S167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the time reduction state is ended (see steps S168 and S137 to S140). Even if the variable display is not finished a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is also finished when the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  The “probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, it is changed to the probable change state and the short time state also (See steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, until the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue (see step S132).

  In addition, “suddenly promising big hit” means that the number of times of opening the big prize opening is smaller than in “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 seconds is allowed twice). Is a big hit. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In addition, in “normal big hit” and “probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds, whereas in “sudden probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long. It is extremely short, 0.1 seconds, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big winning opening during a big hit game. In this embodiment, after the sudden probability change big hit gaming state is finished, the state is changed to the probability change state (in this embodiment, the state is changed to the probability change state and also to the short time state. Step S169, which will be described later). (See S170). Then, until the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue (see step S132).

  It should be noted that the mode of sudden probability change big hit is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the number of times the big winning opening is opened may be 15 times (15 rounds), which is the same as a normal big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and only the opening time of the big winning opening may be as short as 0.1 seconds.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of “small hit”, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, Similar control is performed. In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the opening of the big winning opening twice, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained. By doing so, it is made impossible to recognize whether it is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, and the interest of the game is improved. Note that when the big hit types are all probable big hits, the small hits need not be provided. In addition, when all big hit types are probabilistic big hits, if a small hit is provided, a sudden probable big hit that does not involve a short-time state is provided only by shifting to a probable state (high probability state). It is preferable that the opening pattern of the big winning opening is the same for the case of sudden probability change big hit and small hit.

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

  10A to 10C are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type, and a random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on (Random 2).

  Each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C includes numerical values (determination values) to be compared with random value (random 2) values for variation pattern type determination, which are normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2, A determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of super CA3-3, special CA4-1, and special CA4-2 is set.

  For example, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 10 (A) used when the big hit type is “normal big hit” and FIG. 10 (B) used when the big hit type is “probable big hit”. The allocation of determination values for the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3 is different from the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B.

  As described above, when the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C selected according to the big hit type are compared, the assignment of the determination value to each fluctuation pattern type is different according to the big hit type. Also, determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types depending on the jackpot type. Therefore, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result of whether the big hit type is a plurality of types, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in the case of “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, the value of random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type Is 150 to 251, it can be seen that variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

  In addition, with respect to the super reach big hit, the variation pattern type with pseudo-continuity (variation pattern type including the variation pattern of Super PA3-3 and Super PA3-4) and the variation pattern type without super-continuity (Super PB3-3, Super It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of PB3-4. In this case, in both the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A for normal big hit and the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B for probability variation big hit, the variation pattern type with super reach and pseudo-ream, super reach and pseudo ream A variation pattern type that is not accompanied is assigned.

  In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132C used when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, for example, when the big hit type such as special CA4-1 or special CA4-2 is other than “suddenly probable big hit”. A determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type to which no determination value is assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, it is different from the case of controlling to the big hit state by normal big hit or probable big hit. The variation pattern type can be determined.

  FIG. 10D is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D. The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D has a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10D, when it is determined to be a small hit, the case where the special CA4-1 is determined as the variation pattern type is shown. .

  FIGS. 11A to 11C are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C. Among these, FIG. 11A shows the variation pattern type determination table 135A for loss used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than 5. FIG. 11B shows a variation pattern type determination table 135B for loss used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 5 or more. Further, FIG. 11C shows a deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C used when the gaming state is a probability variation state or a short time state. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C have a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a loss symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11, the case where the game state is a probability change state or a short time state and the case where the separate variation pattern type determination tables 135 </ b> B to 135 </ b> C are used for the case where the total pending storage number is 5 or more are shown. However, a common variation pattern type determination table for detachment may be used for the case of the probability variation state or the time-short state and the case where the total pending storage number is 5 or more. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 11C, a case is used in which the common variation / time-shortening variation pattern type determination table 135C is used regardless of the total number of pending storages. As the variation pattern type determination table, a plurality of loss variation pattern determination tables (tables having different ratios of determination values) corresponding to the total number of pending storages may be used.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the total pending storage number is less than 5 and the total pending storage number is 5 or more. In this example, two types of tables are used, namely, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B. However, the method of dividing the variation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, a separate deviation variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each value of the total pending storage number (that is, for the total pending storage number 0, for the total pending storage number 1, for the total pending storage number 2) , The deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4... May be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values stored in the total number of pending storages may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0-2, the total pending storage number 3, the total pending storage number 4,... May be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a plurality of deviation variation pattern type determination tables are provided according to the total number of reserved storages, but deviation variation pattern type determination is performed according to the first and second reserved memory numbers. A plurality of tables may be provided. For example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately for each value of the first reserved memory number may be used (that is, the first reserved memory number). The deviation variation pattern type determination table for 0, for the first reserved memory number, for the first reserved memory number for 2, for the first reserved memory number for three, for the first reserved memory number for four, etc. Each may be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the first reserved storage number may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the first reserved memory number 0 to 2, the first reserved memory number 3, the first reserved memory number 4, and so on may be used. Even in this case, when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are large (for example, 5 or more), it may be configured such that a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected. . Even in such a case, a common determination value may be assigned to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach as a specific variable display pattern.

  Note that “specific performance mode” refers to a variation pattern type or variation pattern that has a high expectation level for at least big hits, such as a fluctuation pattern with super reach, and can give the player a sense of expectation for the big hit. It is. In addition, the “expected degree (reliability) for the big hit” indicates an appearance rate (probability) that the big hit appears when variable display (for example, variable display with super reach) according to the specific performance mode is executed. ing. For example, the expectation degree of jackpot when the variable display with super reach is executed is determined as (the rate at which super reach is executed when the jackpot is determined) / (when the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot and lost) Is calculated by calculating the rate at which super reach is performed on both.

  Each of the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, which is non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-. 3, a determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the game and the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is used. Is 230 to 251, it can be seen that variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed regardless of the total number of pending storage.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the game and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type Is 1 to 79, it can be seen that the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation is executed at least without the reach (without the specific effect such as the pseudo ream and the slide effect) regardless of the total number of the pending storage. Due to such a table configuration, in this embodiment, the determination table (displacement variation pattern type determination table 135A, 135B) includes at least one of the variable display patterns other than the reach variable display pattern (variation pattern with reach). Regardless of the number of rights (first reserved memory number, second reserved memory number, combined reserved memory number) stored in the reserved memory means (first reserved memory buffer or second reserved memory buffer) for a part, Common determination values (1 to 79 in the examples shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B) are assigned. Note that the “variable display pattern other than the reach variable display pattern” means, for example, a variable display result without a reach, a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect, as shown in this embodiment. Is a variable display pattern (fluctuation pattern) that is used when the big hit is not a big hit.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the case where a common jackpot variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of the current gaming state is shown. However, the current gaming state is a probable state or a short time state. Depending on whether it is a normal state or not, a big hit variation pattern type determination table prepared separately may be used. Further, in this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 5 or more, the variation pattern of shortening variation is determined by selecting the shortening variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. Although the case where it is configured so that there is a case is shown, the total number of reserved memories (the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number may be used) when the variation pattern of the shortening variation can be selected according to the current gaming state ) May be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved memory is 3 (or when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2, for example), The variation pattern type determination table for loss is selected so that the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined. When the gaming state is the probability variation state or the short time state, the total number of pending storages is smaller 1 or 2 (Or, for example, even when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are smaller 0 or 1), the variation pattern type of shortening variation is selected by selecting the shortening variation pattern type determination table. It may be determined.

  12A and 12B are explanatory diagrams showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The hit fluctuation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B determine the fluctuation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3). Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137A is selected as the usage table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 or super CA3-3, and the variation pattern type is specially selected. The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that either CA4-1 or special CA4-2 is selected. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137A to 137B is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type. Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of “big hit” is included.

  In the example shown in FIG. 12A, as the variation pattern types, normal CA3-1, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-continuity are used. A case is shown in which a normal CA 3-2 is classified into a normal CA 3-2 and a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream). In the example shown in FIG. 12B, as the variation pattern type, a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and a special CA4- that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach are used. 2 shows a case of classification into two. In FIG. 12B, the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect instead of being classified according to the presence / absence of reach. In this case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes a special PG 1-1 and a special PG 2-1 that are fluctuation patterns not accompanied by a specific effect, and the special CA 4-2 includes a special PG 1-2, a special effect PG 1-2, and a special effect. You may comprise so that PG1-3 and special PG2-2 may be included.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. When it is determined that the variable display result is “out of”, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is based on a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 7, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

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

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

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

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

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

  Commands A001 and A002 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). In this embodiment, a big hit start designation command or a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is used according to the type of big hit. Specifically, the big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used for “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, and the small hit for “suddenly promiscuous big hit” or “small hit”. / Sudden probability change big hit start designation command (A002 (H)) is used. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a special winning opening) indicating a display of the number of times (round) indicated by XX while the special winning opening is open. Since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round, and the command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Is a command for opening a special prize opening (A10A (H)) for designating round 10. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted, a different designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when ending the first round in the big hit game, a designation command (A201 (H)) after the big prize opening opening for designating round 1 is transmitted, and when the tenth round in the big hit game is ended. Is sent after the special winning opening opening command (A20A (H)) for designating round 10.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end designation command: an ending 1 designation command). The jackpot end designation command (A301 (H)) is used to end the jackpot game by the “normal jackpot” or the “probability big hit”. Command A 302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) that designates the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of sudden probable big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of small hit. Also good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the probability change state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the time-short state.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first start winning designation command) that designates that the first start winning has been won. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second start winning designation command) for designating that the second starting win has been won. In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start prize designation command.

  The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number designation command) for designating a total number (total pending storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C2XX (H) indicates the total pending storage number. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage count subtraction designation command) that designates that the total pending storage count is decremented by one. 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 openings 14, 17 is designated as the hold storage information is transmitted, and the sum is held. Although the case of transmitting a combined pending storage number designation command for designating the storage number is shown, the effect control command transmitted as the pending storage information is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment. For example, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a 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.

  Command C4XX (H) and command C6XX (H) are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. Of these, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (symbol design command) that indicates whether or not a big hit, a small hit or not, and a big hit type determination result among the winning determination results. is there. The command C6XX (H) is an effect control command indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range of the variation pattern type determination random number is included in the winning determination result. (Variation category command).

  In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing described later (see FIG. 22), the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not it is a big hit, a small hit or not, Then, it is determined in which determination value range the random value for determining the variation pattern type falls. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit or the small hit or a value for designating the type of the big win is set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for designating a range of a determination value as a determination result is set in the EXT data of the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit or a small hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and the type of the big hit, Based on the variation category command, the variation pattern type can be recognized when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number becomes a predetermined determination value.

  Command C700 (H) is stored as reserved memory because the number of reserved memories has reached the upper limit number, even though a start prize has occurred at one of the first start prize opening 13 and the second start prize winning ports 14, 17 This is an effect control command (invalid start winning designation command) indicating that the game has not been performed. Hereinafter, the start winning that was not stored as the reserved storage because it occurred when the number of the stored storage reached the upper limit is also referred to as an invalid start winning. When an invalid start winning is generated, a winning ball is paid out according to the winning, although it is not stored as a holding memory.

  In this embodiment, when an invalid start prize is generated, an invalid start prize designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (steps S1212a and S1223a described later). For example, when an invalid start prize for the first start prize opening 13 occurs, the first start prize is not transmitted without transmitting the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the total pending storage number designation command. The control for transmitting only the designated command is performed, and when the combination control command is received in the production control microcomputer 100, it is determined that the invalid start winning for the first start winning opening 13 has occurred. Good.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a symbol designation command. As shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, EXT data is set and a symbol designating command is transmitted according to whether or not a big hit or a small hit is made and the type of the big hit.

  For example, when it is determined that “out of the game” is given in the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designating command (symbol 1 designating command) in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. For example, when it is determined that the “normal big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 2 designation command) in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that “probability big hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 3 designation command) in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that “suddenly promising big hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 4 designation command) in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the “small hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 5 designation command) in which “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Note that the EXT data set in the symbol designation command and the EXT data set in the display result designation command may be shared. With such a configuration, it is possible to share data to be read when setting a symbol designating command and when setting a display result specifying command.

  17 and 18 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of the contents of the variable category command. As shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, in this embodiment, which gaming state is displayed, which display result is the display result of the special symbol or effect symbol, and the random number for determining the variation pattern type at the time of starting winning A value is set in the EXT data according to whether it is determined that any of the determination values falls within the range, and a variation category command is transmitted.

  For example, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the normal state and out of place at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 79. Determine whether or not. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 79, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 1 command in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the non-reach CA2-1 variation pattern type is commonly assigned to the range of determination values 1 to 79 regardless of the total number of pending storage. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize at least that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1 based on the reception of the variation category 1 command. Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 89, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 2 command in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 90 to 99, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 3 command in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is between 100 and 169, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 4 command in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the random number for variation pattern type determination is 170 to 199, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 5 command in which “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the random number for variation pattern type determination is 200 to 214, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 6 command in which “05 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is between 215 and 229, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 7 command in which “06 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 8 command in which “07 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 is commonly assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 regardless of the total pending storage number. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that at least the variation pattern type is super CA2-7 based on the reception of the variation category 8 command.

  Note that the threshold values 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 used to determine which of the above-described variation categories belong are specifically shown in FIGS. This is derived by picking up values that can be boundaries of the range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table for loss. This also applies to the subsequent fluctuation categories 9 to 10 and 21 to 29, and is assigned to each fluctuation pattern type in the fluctuation pattern type determination table shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D and FIG. A threshold that is used for category determination is derived by picking up a value that can be a boundary of the range of the determined determination value.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that the gaming state is in a probable change state or a short-time state and out of place at the time of winning a start, in step S232 of a winning effect process described later, the CPU 56 first determines that the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1. It is determined whether or not 219. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 219 (that is, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-3), the CPU 56 performs the variation in which “08 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Send category 9 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets “09 (H)” to the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 220 to 251 (that is, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7). Send a variable category 10 command.

  Note that the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 may be assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 even when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the short time state. By doing so, a common determination value can be assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 regardless of the gaming state. For this reason, when executing the process of step S232 of the effect process at the time of winning to be described later, if it is out of place, the common determination process may be performed regardless of the gaming state, and the program capacity can be further reduced. In this case, the game state determination process in step S226 can be made unnecessary.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that the “usual big hit” is obtained at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 74. Determine whether. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 74 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “10 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 21 commands are transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “11 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is 75 to 149 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-2). A variation category 22 command is transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “12 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251 (that is, the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3). A variable category 23 command is transmitted.

  Also, for example, when it is determined that the “probable big hit” is made at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 38. Determine whether. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 38 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “13 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 24 commands are transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “14 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 39 to 79 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-2). Send a variation category 25 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets “15 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is super CA3-3). A variation category 26 command is transmitted.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that the winning odds suddenly become a big win at the start winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 100. Determine. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 100 (that is, when the variation pattern type is special CA4-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “16 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 27 commands are transmitted. Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 101 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is special CA4-2), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “17 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 28 commands are transmitted.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that a small hit is made at the time of starting winning, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 29 command in which “18 (H)” is set in the EXT data.

  Note that the total number of pending storage is not always the same when the winning determination is made at the time of starting winning and when the variable display is actually started. There may be a case where the pattern type does not coincide with the variation pattern type actually used in the variation display. However, in this embodiment, since at least the variation pattern types of the super CA 2-7 and the super CA 3-3 are assigned a common determination value regardless of the total number of pending storage (FIGS. 10 and 11). Reference), there is no inconsistency between the determination result at the time of winning and the variation pattern type of the variation display actually executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the change pattern type is Super CA 2-7 or Super CA 3-3, a pre-reading notice effect described later may be executed on the change display determined at the time of winning. Only when it is determined that the variation pattern type is super CA 2-7 and super CA 3-3, the variation category command shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 (specifically, variation category 8 command, variation category 23 command, variation Category 26 command only) may be transmitted, and the variation category command may not be transmitted in the case of winning determination results for other variation pattern types. Further, if it is determined that a prize other than Super CA2-7 and Super CA3-3 is determined, a variation category command indicating that the variation pattern type cannot be specified may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, since the common determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-1 regardless of the total number of pending storage (see FIG. 11), the pre-reading notice effect (so-called gas display) The pre-reading notice effect) may be executed.

  The “prefetching notice effect” is a notice effect that is executed before the start of the variable display that is the target of the notice effect. In this embodiment, as will be described later, a case will be described in which a prefetch notice effect that changes the display mode of the hold display is executed.

  In this embodiment, the winning determination process is executed every time a start winning is generated, the symbol designation command shown in FIG. 16 is transmitted, and the variation category command shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 is transmitted. . Then, based on the received symbol designation command and variation category command, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not a big hit or reach is reached before the variation display of the notice target is started. Execute a prefetch notice to give a notice.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command described above from the game control micro computer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. To do.

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

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

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

  In the example shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8 a and the second special symbol. An effect display that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when controlling the effect parts such as the device 9.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S27) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 determines that either the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switches 14a, 17a is on, that is, the first start winning port 13 or the second start winning ports 14, 17 If a start winning to any of the above has occurred, start port switch passing processing is executed (steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If neither the first start winning port switch 13a nor the second start port switches 14a, 17a is turned on, the start port passing process (step S312) is not executed, and the step S300 is directly performed according to the internal state. ˜S310 is performed.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol Decide to do. Further, control is performed to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100, and a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

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

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the design control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control to transmit the specified command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the fourth symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (see FIG. 27), and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed in accordance with the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S23.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. In addition, control is performed to transmit the special winning opening open designation command to the production control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the special winning opening open processing is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S306. To a value corresponding to (6 in this example). Note that the pre-opening process for the big prize opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the special prize opening opening process, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. In addition, control is performed to transmit the designation command after the big hit release to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, and when all rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value corresponding to step S307 (this In the example, update to 7).

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

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

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and the number of opening of the big prize opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. Update. In addition, when all the releases are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to step S310.

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (step S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step 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 value (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is checked (step S1212). If the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an invalid start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1212a), and proceeds to step 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 (step S1213), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1214). In addition, the CPU 56 sets the value of the combined reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning openings 14 and 17. Data indicating “first” is set in the corresponding area (step 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 switches 14a and 17a are turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins at the second start winning ports 14 and 17), data indicating “second” is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 13 a is turned on in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area), and the first 2 When the start port switches 14a and 17a are turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

  FIG. 21A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 21A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 21A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 21A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. 2. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning at the start winning ports 14 and 17. Therefore, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning port 13 and the second starting winning ports 14, 17 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 21B) ( Step S1216). In the process of step S1216, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 21B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 21B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes prize-winning effect processing in which the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern type when the fluctuation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed are determined in advance at the time of starting winning (step 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 (step S1218), and transmits a variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1220), and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data and sets the total pending storage number designation command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1221).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switches 14a and 17a are in an on state (step S1222). If the second start port switches 14a and 17a are not in the on state, the processing is ended as it is. If the second start port switches 14a and 17a are in the on state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, a second count for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the reserved storage number counter is 4) is confirmed (step S1223). If the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an invalid start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1223a), and ends the process.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1224), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1225). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (step 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. 21B) (see FIG. 21B). Step S1227). In the process of step S1227, hardware Random random R (big hit determination random number), software random number big hit type determination random number (random 1), variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect processing (step S1228). 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 (step S1229), and transmits a variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1230).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1231), and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data and sets the total pending storage number designation command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1232).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in steps S1217 and S1228. In the winning effect processing, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 9A. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, determining the type of big hit or changing the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing In addition to this, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning openings 14 and 17, before the display of change based on the start winning is started. In addition, by performing the winning effect processing, it is confirmed in advance whether or not the big hit or the small win, and whether the value of the big hit type or the variation pattern type determination random number falls within the range of the determination value . By doing so, the variation display result and variation pattern type are predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and the effect control microcomputer is based on the determination result at the time of winning as will be described later. A pre-reading notice effect is executed by 100.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (N in step S220), the CPU 56 sets a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state (probability change state). It is confirmed whether or not (step S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. Are matched (step S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays will be executed after confirming whether or not the state is surely changed in step S221 at the time of the start winning, until the actual display of the variation based on the start winning is actually started. There is. For this reason, the game state has changed (for example, the start of change) from when it is confirmed whether or not it is in the probable variation state at step S221 at the time of starting winning, until when the fluctuation display based on the starting winning is actually started. If there is a probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit before, the normal state has changed to the probability variation state.) For this reason, the gaming state determined in step S221 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 described later) do not necessarily match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the determination at the start winning prize is made based on the game state after the change. Also good.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in step S222), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 and FIG. ) And (C) are compared with the small hit determination values to confirm whether or not they match (step S223). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning effect processing in step S1217 is executed), the CPU 56 determines the small hit determination table (first) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set for the special symbol. When there is a start winning at the second starting winning ports 14 and 17 (when the winning effect processing at step S1228 is executed), the small hit determination table (second special symbol) shown in FIG. 9C. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in (for).

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in step S223), the CPU 56 sets EXT data “00 (H)” indicating “out of” in the symbol designation command. Is performed (step S224).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process for determining the current gaming state (step S225). In this embodiment, in step S225, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is a probability change state and whether or not it is a time reduction state (specifically, whether or not a probability change flag and a time reduction flag are set). Determine. It should be noted that there are a plurality of times during the period from the confirmation of whether or not the engine is in a promiscuous state and the short-time state at the time of starting winning, until the start of the variable display based on the starting winning. Variable display may be performed. Therefore, the game state changes between the time when the start winning is confirmed in step S225 and whether or not the state is the short time state and the time when the variation display based on the start winning is actually started. (For example, when a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit occurs before the start of fluctuation, the normal state may change to a probable state). Therefore, the gaming state determined in step S225 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 described later) do not necessarily match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the determination at the start winning prize is made based on the game state after the change. Also good.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets each threshold for detachment according to the determination result of step S225 (step S226). In this embodiment, a threshold determination program for performing threshold determination in advance is incorporated, and by determining whether or not the threshold value is larger than the threshold value, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type falls within any determination value range. Is determined, and the value of the EXT data to be set in the variation category command shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 is determined.

  For example, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 219 when it is determined that the gaming state is the probability change state or the time saving state. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 219 in step S232 to be described later. Determines that “08 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold value is not less than 219 (that is, 220 to 251), it is determined that “09 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17).

  For example, if the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 56 sets the threshold values 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 regardless of the total number of pending storages. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 79 in step S232 described later. Is determined to set “00 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold value is 89 or less (that is, 80 to 89), it is determined that “01 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold value is 99 or less (that is, 90 to 99), it is determined that “02 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold value is 169 or less (that is, 100 to 169), it is determined that “03 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold is 199 or less (that is, 170 to 199), it is determined that “04 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold is 214 or less (ie, 200 to 214), it is determined that “05 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). When the threshold value is 229 or less (that is, when it is 215 to 229), it is determined that “06 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold value is not less than 229 (that is, 230 to 251), it is determined that “07 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17).

  In the threshold determination example described above, 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 are determined in order from the smallest threshold value. It will never fall within the range below the previous order threshold. That is, after determining whether or not the threshold value is 79 or less, when determining whether or not the threshold value is 89 or less, it does not fall within the range of 1 to 79 that is equal to or less than the threshold value in the previous order. It is determined whether it is in the range. In this embodiment, the case where the threshold values are determined to be 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 in order from the smallest value is shown. Conversely, 229, 214, You may determine with 199, 169, 99, 89, and 79. The same applies to the determination using other threshold values shown below.

  Note that the threshold value in the normal state may always be set without determining the gaming state in step S225. Even in such a configuration, the range of determination values is shared by at least the variation pattern type that is “non-reach” and the variation pattern type that is “super-reach”. It can be determined whether or not it is “out of” or “out of super reach”.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y in step S223), the CPU 56 uses the symbol designating command for EXT data “04 (H)” indicating “small hit”. Is set (step S227).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a threshold for small hits (step S228). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 251 and determines in step S232 described later that the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is equal to or less than the threshold value 251 (1 to 251). It is determined that “18 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 18). In the case of a small hit, it may be determined that the EXT data “18 (H)” is set as it is without performing the threshold determination.

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the type of jackpot based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227. Is determined (step S229). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning effect processing in step S1217 is executed), the CPU 56 determines the big hit type determination table (first) shown in FIG. Using the special symbol 131a, it is determined whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”. When there is a start winning at the second start winning ports 14 and 17 (when the winning effect processing at step S1228 is executed), the jackpot type determination table (second special symbol) shown in FIG. 131b is used to determine whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit”.

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

  And CPU56 sets each threshold value for jackpots according to the jackpot type determined by step S229 (step S231).

  For example, the CPU 56 sets the thresholds 74 and 149 when it is determined as “ordinary big hit”. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or smaller than the threshold 74 in step S232 described later, and if it is equal to or smaller than the threshold 74 (that is, 1 to 74). Is determined to set “10 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18). If the threshold value is 149 or less (that is, 75 to 149), it is determined that “11 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18). If it is not less than or equal to the threshold value 149 (that is, 150 to 251), it is determined that “12 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18).

  Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines “probability big hit”, the thresholds 38 and 79 are set. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold 38 in step S232 described later. Is determined to set “13 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18). If the threshold value is 79 or less (that is, 39 to 79), it is determined that “14 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18). If the threshold value is not 79 or less (that is, 80 to 251), it is determined that “15 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18).

  Further, for example, if the CPU 56 determines “suddenly promising big hit”, it sets the threshold 100. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is less than or equal to the threshold value 100 in step S232 described later, and if it is less than or equal to the threshold value 100 (that is, 1 to 100). Is determined to set “16 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18). If the threshold is not less than 100 (that is, 101 to 251), it is determined that “17 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the threshold value set in steps S226, S228, and S231 and the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 to determine which value of the random number for variation pattern type determination. It is determined whether it is within the range of the determination value (step S232).

  In steps S226, S228, and S231, instead of setting a predetermined threshold value, a variation pattern type determination table (see FIGS. 10 and 11) is set. In step S232, the set variation pattern type is set. A determination table may be used to determine the range of the variation pattern type determination random number and which variation pattern type.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result to the variable category command (step S233). Specifically, the CPU 56 determines “00 (H)” to “09 (H)”, “10” as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 depending on which variation pattern type is determined in step S232. A process of setting any value of (H) ”to“ 18 (H) ”to the EXT data of the variable category command is performed.

  In this embodiment, although the case where it is determined that the big win or the small win is determined in the determination at the time of winning, the range in which the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is uniformly determined is shown. When it is determined that the game is a big hit or a small hit, the range of the random number for determining the variation pattern type may not be determined. Then, when a big win or a small win is received, a symbol designating command indicating that the determination at the time of winning is made may be transmitted, and a variation category command comprehensively indicating that the variation pattern type of a big hit or a small hit may be transmitted. . For example, although the production control microcomputer 100 does not specifically show which variation pattern type, the variation indicated that it will be one of the big hit variation pattern types. Based on the reception of the category command, a prefetch notice effect described later may be executed.

  23 and 24 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is performed. finish. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration request command is repeatedly set based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completed flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

  If the total reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second reserved memory number is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter is zero. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 has a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to data indicating “second” (step S53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. In other words, control is performed so that the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

  In the case where the second special symbol variation display is preferentially executed as shown in this embodiment, the jackpot determination random number (random R) is determined in the winning effect processing shown in FIG. Only the process of comparing the value with the jackpot determination value in the normal state or the short time state may be executed, and may not be compared with the jackpot determination value in the probability variation state (specifically, only the process of step S220 is performed). It may be executed and the processing of steps S221 and S222 may not be performed). With such a configuration, when the display of the variation of the second special symbol is prioritized and executed, between the determination result of the jackpot in the determination at the time of winning and the determination result of the jackpot at the actual start of variation It is possible to prevent the deviation from occurring.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step 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. Is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Store in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

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

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1. In addition, the CPU 56 adds the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total reserved storage number = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = m−1.

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

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

  Moreover, CPU56 performs control which transmits a background designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control according to the present game state (step S60). In this case, when the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability variation state background designation command. In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time-short state background designation command when only the time-short flag indicating the time-short state is set and the probability variation flag is not set. If neither the probability change flag nor the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

  Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) is given. Set to pointer. And the address of the command transmission table according to an effect control command is set to a pointer, and an effect control command is transmitted in an effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when the change of the special symbol is started, the background control command, the change pattern command, the display result specifying command, and the total pending storage number subtraction specifying command are sequentially set for each timer interrupt. It is transmitted to the computer 100. Specifically, when the change of the special symbol is started, first, the background designation command is transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms elapses, the display result designation command is transmitted after elapse of 4 ms, and further after 4 ms elapses. A command for specifying the total pending storage number subtraction is transmitted. In addition, the symbol variation designation command (the first symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted when the special symbol variation starts, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  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 data indicating“ second ”indicating that processing is to be performed on the second start winning prize ports 14, 17, that is,“ second ”indicating that processing is performed on the second special symbol. 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 steps S300 to S310 can be made common between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for determining the big hit that has been extracted in step S1216 of the first start port switch passing process or step S1227 of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 9) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and if they match, executes the process of determining the big hit or the small hit It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  The big hit determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state, the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is in a non-probable change state (a normal state or a short time state). Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values is set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 is 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 jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 9A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step 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, it is determined to be “probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, after the jackpot game is over, it is reset when the next jackpot occurs.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 9B and 9C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer. When the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 9C. . If it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

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

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 9D. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects a big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9E.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S1216 of the first start port switch passing process or step S1227 of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined. Also, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

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

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

  In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is first determined and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is shown, but the method for determining the jackpot type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is as follows. It is not limited to what is shown in the embodiment. For example, a table in which a special symbol stop symbol and a jackpot type are associated in advance is prepared, and a special symbol stop symbol is first determined based on a random number for determining the big hit type. You may comprise so that a classification may also be determined.

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C (FIG. ) To (C)) is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 10D as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. )) Is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S95). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability change state or the time reduction state, and is reset when the time reduction state ends. Specifically, when it is determined to be “ordinary jackpot”, the time reduction flag is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. In addition, after the big hit game is over, it is reset when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (100 in this embodiment). Even before the end of the predetermined number of fluctuation displays, the hourly flag is reset even when the next big hit occurs. Further, when it is determined to be “probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”, the probability variation flag is set and the time-short flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. When the next big hit occurs, the time reduction flag is reset together with the probability variation flag.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (N in Step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of pending storages is 5 or more (Step S96). If the total pending storage number is less than 5 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135A for detachment as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 11A) is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  When the total pending storage number is 5 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table for deviation as a table used to determine one of the plurality of variation pattern types. 135B (see FIG. 11B) is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is a probability change state or a time reduction state (in this embodiment, the time reduction state is always set when the state is changed to the probability change state. (Refer to steps S169 and S170), if it is determined as Y in step S95, the CPU 56 may change the variation pattern type. Is selected as one of a plurality of types, and the variation pattern type determination table for deviation 135C (see FIG. 11C) is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  In this embodiment, when the processing of steps S95 to S99 is executed and the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 5 or more, the variation for loss shown in FIG. The pattern type determination table 135B is selected. Further, when the gaming state is a probability change state or a time-short state, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C shown in FIG. 11C is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S100, which will be described later, and when the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the process changes in step S102. Short reach variation non-reach PA1-2 is determined as a pattern (see FIG. 13). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game state is a probability change state or a short time state, or when the total number of pending storages is 5 or more, a change display of a shortened change may be performed. In this embodiment, a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation (see FIG. 11C) used in the probability variation state and the short time state, and a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storage (FIG. 11). 11 (B)) is a different table, but a common table may be used as a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

  In this embodiment, even when the gaming state is a probabilistic change state or a short time state, when the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0, or 1). May not display the variation display of the shortened variation. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S95, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is substantially zero. The determination table 135A (see FIG. 11A) may be selected.

  Further, in this embodiment, the processing of step S96 is executed so that the change display of the shortened change may be performed when the total number of pending storage is 5 or more. As will be described later, since the character change is executed when the total reserved memory number reaches a predetermined number (eight), for example, even if the total reserved memory number is relatively small If the shortening variation is configured to be executable, it is difficult for the total pending storage number to accumulate up to a predetermined number (eight), and the character change is difficult to be executed. Therefore, by making it possible to execute the shortening variation when the total number of reserved storage is relatively large, the total number of reserved storage is easily accumulated to a certain number (eight) to facilitate the character change. It is desirable to configure as follows. However, if the execution frequency of shortening fluctuations is made too low, the total number of pending storages will not be reduced because the total number of pending storages stays high around the predetermined number (8). It is desirable to set the execution frequency of shortening fluctuations so as to increase or decrease.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the type in which the sorting device 200 is provided as in this embodiment, the variation display of the shortening variation may be performed when the total number of pending storage is 5 or more. Then, it is difficult for the total pending storage number to accumulate up to a predetermined number (eight), and the character change is difficult to be executed. Therefore, the selection ratio of the shortening variation may be reduced as compared with the type of game machine in which the distribution device 200 is not provided.

  For example, in a game machine of a type not provided with the distribution device 200, if the non-reach is out of order, when the number of reserved memories is “1”, the shortening variation is not selected and the number of reserved memories is “2” or If it is common to select a shortening variation at a specific rate when “3” and always select a shortening variation when the number of reserved storage is “4”, the type in which the sorting device 200 is provided In the case of the non-reach game machine, when the total pending storage number is “1” to “3”, the shortening variation is not selected, and when the total pending storage number is “4” to “6”. Select a short variation at a rate slightly lower than a specific rate, select a short variation at a specific rate when the total pending storage count is “7”, and always select a short variation when the total pending storage count is “8” To do It may be.

  Further, when the total pending storage number is “7”, the selection ratio of the shortening variation may be set lower than when the total pending storage number is “4” to “6”. By doing so, it is easy to generate a start prize in a state where the total number of reserved storage is “7”, and the frequency of character change can be improved.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and selects it in the process of steps S92, S94, S97, S98 or S99. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S100).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 12) as tables used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S100. ), One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 13) is selected (step S101). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S101. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S103). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined change pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S104).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S105). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S106).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S100 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, the variation pattern type determination table for non-reach (including the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3 shown in FIG. 11) and the variation pattern type determination table for reach (FIG. 11). Normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6, including a variation pattern type of super CA2-7) are prepared, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number, depending on the total reserved memory number (which may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number), Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases. In this case, for example, whether the CPU 56 matches the determination value assigned to the common range of the reach determination table in determining whether “super-reach out” or “non-reach out” occurs in the winning effect processing. By determining whether or not, it may be determined in advance whether or not to reach. In addition, considering that the execution ratio of the notice effect is reduced, as shown in this embodiment, the “super-reach out” is performed depending on the variation pattern type without performing the lottery process using the random number for reach determination. It is preferable to pre-determine whether or not “non-reach” will occur and perform a pre-reading notice effect.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 14) in accordance with the determined big hit type, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, if the type of the big hit is “normal big hit”, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is “ordinary big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. . Further, when the big hit type is “probability big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is “probable big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. . When neither “normal big hit” nor “probability big hit” (that is, “sudden probability big hit”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S116), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S118).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S119).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted (step S1121). Whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted is determined by, for example, transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command when transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command in step S1122 described later. It is sufficient to set whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set, and whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set in step S1121. Further, in this case, the set total pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is reset by special symbol stop processing or jackpot end processing, which will be described later, when the special symbol variation display is ended or when the big jackpot is ended. do it.

  Next, if the total pending storage number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the total pending storage number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122).

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (step S1125). When the variable time timer times out (step S1126), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1127). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S1128). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56, if it is set, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state, the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state, and the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state. Is reset (step S132), and a control for transmitting a big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is “normal jackpot” or “probability jackpot”, a jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit” is data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer) Based on the determination.

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which the effect display device 9 notifies that the jackpot has occurred, for example) is set in the jackpot display time timer (step S134). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, “15 times in case of“ normal big hit ”or“ probable big hit ”, 2 times in case of“ suddenly promising big hit ”) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S135). . The round time per round in the big hit game is also set. Specifically, in the case of sudden probability change big hit, 0.1 seconds is set as the round time, and in the case of normal big hit or probability change big hit, 29 seconds is set as the round time. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S136).

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the hourly number counter that indicates the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the timeless state is 0 (step S137). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time reduction counter by −1 (step S138). When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S140).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S142). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S144). In addition, the opening time per time of the big winning opening in the small hit game is set. Specifically, 0.1 seconds which is the same as the round time for the sudden probability change big hit is set as the opening time for one big winning opening in the small hit game. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S145).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S141), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S146).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, if it is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit”, a big hit end designation command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted, and if it is “sudden probable big hit”, small hit / sudden probability big hit An end designation command (command A 302 (H)) is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit that ends this time is a normal big hit (step S166). Whether or not it is “ordinary big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. . If it is a normal big hit, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag and shifts to a time reduction state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time reduction number counter (step S168).

  If it is not a normal big hit (that is, if the probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit), the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag to shift to the probability variation state (step S169), and sets the time reduction flag to shift to the time reduction state. (Step S170).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S171).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the special symbol display control process (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for special symbol variation display for setting the special symbol display control data. Processing for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when the special symbol stop processing is entered), the CPU 56 stops the special symbol stop symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. Processing for setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol stop symbols are stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. In addition, since the setting data is not changed after the process of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for the stop symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data is displayed in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol is stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, if either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol variation process), the special symbol variation display is performed. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, the display result designation command transmission process also varies in order to prevent a deviation between the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. What is necessary is just to comprise so that 1 may subtract a time timer.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag. However, in the special symbol process, the start flag is set at the start of the variation of the special symbol. In addition, an end flag may be set at the end of the variation of the special symbol. In the special symbol display control process (step S32), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. Thus, special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol may be set.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step 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: step S704).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process (step S706). In the 4th symbol process, the process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 are selected. The display control of the 4th symbol is executed.

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

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 14 and 15) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. Note that the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

  33 and 34 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S619), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmed command reception flag (step S620).

  If the received effect control command is any symbol designating command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received symbol designating command as the first free winning command storage area formed in the RAM. (Step S622).

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the command storage area at the start winning prize. As shown in FIG. 35, an area (storage areas 1 to 8) corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total pending storage number is secured in the start winning command storage area. In this embodiment, as shown in steps S1218 to S1221 and S1229 to S1232 of the start port switch passing process in FIG. 20, there is a start winning to the first start winning port 13 or the second start winning ports 14 and 17. 4 commands of a symbol designation command, a variation category command, a start prize designation command (a first start prize designation command or a second start prize designation command), and a combined pending storage number designation command within one timer interruption Is sent as a set. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 35, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area, a symbol designation command, a variation category command, a start prize designation command, and a combined pending storage number designation command can be stored in association with each other. Thus, a storage area is secured.

  In this embodiment, in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 stores commands in the first storage area that is vacant in the start winning command storage area in the order received. In this embodiment, the command transmission is performed in the order of the symbol designation command, the variation category command, the start winning designation command, and the total pending storage number designation command within one timer interruption. As shown in FIG. 35, each of the storage areas 1 to 8 is stored in the order of a symbol designation command, a variation category command, a start winning designation command, and a combined pending storage number designation command (in FIG. 35, An example in which commands are stored in the storage areas 1 to 5 is shown).

  In the example shown in FIG. 35, a total pending storage number designation command (7) that designates the total pending memory number 7 in the storage area in which up to seven pending memories have occurred in the previous fluctuation display and the latest command is stored. C207 (H)) is stored, and thereafter, the storage state of the command storage area at the time of the start winning prize is shown in the situation where one hold memory is consumed and the variable display based on the second hold memory is started. .

  In addition, each command stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 35 is displayed in step S635d to be described later every time the effect symbol variation display is started (every time the total pending storage number subtraction designation command is received). It is deleted from what is stored in the first storage area 1, and the contents of the start winning command storage area are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 35, when the display of variation of a new effect symbol is started, the contents (each command and a change pattern and a change timing pattern described later) stored in the storage area 1 are deleted, The contents stored in the storage area 2 are shifted to the storage area 1, the contents stored in the storage area 3 are shifted to the storage area 2, and the contents stored in the storage area 4 are shifted to the storage area 3. The contents stored in the storage area 5 are shifted to the storage area 4. It should be noted that the timing at which the contents are deleted may be during an effect symbol variation start process, which will be described later, at the timing of starting the effect symbol variation display.

  In this embodiment, when a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a startup prize designation command, and a combined pending storage number designation command received when a starting prize is generated are comprehensively expressed, Say. Further, among the commands at the time of starting winning, a starting winning designation command and a combined pending storage number designation command which are commands for designating information capable of recognizing that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased, When expressed in a comprehensive manner, it is also called reserved storage information. Also, a symbol designating command, which is a command indicating whether or not the big hit or the small hit is determined in the winning effect processing at the time of starting winning (see FIG. 22), the determination result of the big hit type, the determination result of the variation pattern type, and When the variable category command is comprehensively expressed, it is also referred to as a winning determination result designation command or determination result information.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 35, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area, a storage area is further secured so that a change pattern and a change timing pattern can be stored. The change pattern is a pattern (PT1A to PT7B) of the change mode of the display mode of the hold display, and is determined at the time of starting winning. Here, the details of the change pattern will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing a change pattern table in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 36, each change pattern includes “change mode” indicating a change mode of the display mode of the hold display, and the number of times the display mode of the hold display is changed (the number of times the change to “character” is excluded). The “number of changes” and “◯” that can change the character (change the display mode to “character”) or “×” that cannot change the character are associated with each other.

  For example, PT1A and PT1B have a change pattern of 0 changes because they remain “white” and do not change. PT2A and PT2B have a change pattern of one change because they change from “white” to “blue”. PT3A and PT3B are “blue” and do not change, so that the number of changes is a change pattern of zero. Since PT4A and PT4B change from “white” to “blue” and then change to “red”, the number of changes is a change pattern of two times. PT5A and PT5B have a change pattern of one change because they change from “white” to “red”. PT6A and PT6B have a change pattern of one change since they change from “blue” to “red”. PT7A and PT7B are change patterns in which the number of changes is zero because they remain “red”.

  Hereinafter, PT1A and PT1B are “first change pattern type”, PT2A and PT2B are “second change pattern type”, PT3A and PT3B are “third change pattern type”, and PT4A and PT4B are “fourth change pattern type”. PT5A and PT5B may be referred to as “fifth change pattern type”, PT6A and PT6B may be referred to as “sixth change pattern type”, and PT7A and PT7B may be referred to as “seventh change pattern type”.

  Further, for example, PT1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, and 7A are change patterns that cannot change characters. PT1B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, and 7B are change patterns that can change characters (hereinafter, also referred to as “character changeable patterns”). In this embodiment, on the condition that when the character changeable pattern is stored, the total number of reserved storage is 8, the display mode of the hold display or active display corresponding to the character changeable pattern is “character”. To change.

  In addition, since “Character” is not included in “Change Mode” in any of the change patterns, the display mode of the hold display can be changed to “Character” only when the total number of reserved storage is 8. It has a simple structure.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 35, there are three PT1A (change patterns that cannot change from “white” to any display mode) as the first, second, and fourth hold display change patterns. PT2A (change pattern that can change from “white” to “blue” and does not change to “character”) is the change pattern of the eye hold display, and PT4B (“white” is the change pattern of the fifth hold display. The change pattern (which can be changed to “red” after changing from “blue” to “blue” and also change to “character”) is stored.

  The change timing pattern is a pattern (T00 to T76) of change timing for changing the display mode of the hold display, and is determined at the time of starting winning. The change timing pattern includes T00 to T07 selected when the number of changes (number of changes excluding the change to “character”) is one, and T10 to T76 selected when the number of changes is two. And can be broadly divided.

  As elements of the change timing included in the change timing pattern, “active” which is the timing to start the corresponding active display, “first” which is the timing to shift to the first hold display, and the second hold “Second” which is the timing to shift to the display, “third” which is the timing to shift to the third hold display, “fourth” which is the timing to shift to the fourth hold display, 5 “5th”, which is the timing to shift to the tenth hold display, “6th”, which is the timing to shift to the sixth hold display, and “7” that is the timing to shift to the seventh hold display There are eyes.

  For example, T00 is a change timing pattern whose change timing is “active”, T01 is a change timing pattern whose change timing is “first”, and T02 is a change timing pattern “second”. It is a certain change timing pattern, T03 is a change timing pattern whose change timing is “third”, T04 is a change timing pattern whose change timing is “fourth”, and T05 is a change timing pattern. Is a change timing pattern in which the change timing is “sixth”, T06 is a change timing pattern in which the change timing is “sixth”, and T07 is a change timing pattern in which the change timing is “seventh”. is there.

  For example, T10 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is “first” and the second change timing is “active”.

  Further, for example, T20 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is “second”, and the second change timing is “active”, and T21 is the first change timing is “second”. This is a change timing pattern in which the second change timing is “first”.

  Also, for example, T30 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is “third”, and the second change timing is “active”, and T31 is the first change timing is “third”. A change timing pattern in which the second change timing is “first”, and T32 is a change timing in which the first change timing is “third” and the second change timing is “second”. It is a pattern.

  For example, T40 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is “fourth”, and the second change timing is “active”, and T41 is the first change timing is “fourth”. A change timing pattern in which the second change timing is “first”, and T42 is a change timing in which the first change timing is “fourth” and the second change timing is “second”. T43 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is “fourth” and the second change timing is “third”.

  Further, for example, T50 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is “fifth”, the second change timing is “active”, and T51 is the first change timing is “fifth”. A change timing pattern in which the second change timing is “first”, and T52 is a change timing in which the first change timing is “fifth” and the second change timing is “second”. T53 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is “fifth”, the second change timing is “third”, and T54 is the first change timing “5”. “Eye”, and the second change timing is the “fourth” change timing pattern.

  For example, T60 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is “sixth”, and the second change timing is “active”, and T61 is the first change timing “sixth”. A change timing pattern in which the second change timing is “first”, and T62 is a change timing in which the first change timing is “sixth” and the second change timing is “second”. T63 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is “sixth”, the second change timing is “third”, and T64 is “6” in the first change timing. The first change timing pattern is “fourth”, the second change timing is “fourth”, and T65 is the first change timing “sixth” and the second change timing. It is the change timing pattern is "five eyes".

  For example, T70 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is “seventh”, and the second change timing is “active”, and T71 is the first change timing is “seventh”. A change timing pattern in which the second change timing is “first”, and T72 is a change timing in which the first change timing is “seventh” and the second change timing is “second”. T73 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is “seventh”, the second change timing is “third”, and T74 is the first change timing “7”. The first change timing pattern is “fourth”, and the second change timing is “fourth”. T75 is the first change timing is “seventh” and the second change timing. Is the change timing pattern is "five eyes", T76 is, first of change timing is "7 th", change the timing of the second time is a change timing pattern is "6 th".

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 35, T02 is stored as the third hold display change timing pattern, and T32 is stored as the fifth hold display change timing pattern. When a change pattern having a display mode change count of 0 (excluding changes to “character”) is stored, the change timing pattern is not stored because there is no change timing. (For example, see the first, second and fourth storage areas.)

  If the received effect control command is any variation category command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation category command in each storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Of these, the latest symbol designating command is stored in the storage area (step S624).

  If the received effect control command is the first start prize designation command (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received first start prize designation command in each start prize command storage area formed in the RAM. It stores in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and variable category command are stored in the storage area (step S626).

  If the received effect control command is the second start prize designation command (step S628), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received second start prize designation command in each start prize command storage area formed in the RAM. The storage area is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and variable category command are stored (step S629).

  If the received production control command is a combined pending storage number designation command (step S631), the production control CPU 101 uses the received aggregate pending storage number designation command for each start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. In the storage area, the latest symbol designation command, variation category command, and start prize designation command (first start prize designation command, second start prize designation command) are stored in the storage area (step S632). Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores the total pending storage number designated by the total pending storage number designation command in the total pending storage number storage area provided in the RAM (step S633).

  If the received effect control command is a total pending storage number subtraction designation command (step S634), the effect control CPU 101 deletes one on-hold display on the total on-hold storage display unit 18c and displays the remaining on-hold display one by one. Based on the change pattern and change timing pattern stored in the start winning command storage area, the total pending storage number display in the total pending storage display unit 18c is updated (step S635). Specifically, referring to the change timing pattern stored in each storage area, it is determined whether or not there is a pending display that reaches the change timing. Referring to, the display mode of the hold display is changed. For example, since the change timing pattern corresponding to the storage area 3 in FIG. 35 is T02, the display mode of the corresponding hold display at the timing of shifting to the second hold display (when the next step S635 is executed). Will be changed. At this time, since the stored change pattern is PT2A, it is changed from “white” to “blue”.

  It should be noted that even if the hold display reaches the change timing in step S635, if the hold display has already been changed to “character”, the display mode of the hold display does not change.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts active display (step S635a). Here, the active display is started in a display mode based on the change pattern and the change timing pattern stored in the storage area 1 of the start winning command storage area. For example, when a change timing pattern (any of T00, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70) including “active” is stored in the storage area 1, the associated change Active display is started in the last display mode (“blue” or “red”) in the pattern. Further, for example, when a change timing pattern not including “active” (any one other than T00, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70) is stored in the storage area 1, the summation is suspended. Active display is started in the display mode displayed in the first display area of the storage display unit 18c. When the display mode displayed in the first display area is “character”, the storage area 1 includes a change timing pattern (T00, 10, 20, 30, 40, including “active”). 50, 60, or 70) is stored, the active display of “character” is started.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the change pattern of the storage area 1 of the start winning command storage area is a character changeable pattern (PT1B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B). (Step S635b) If it is not the character changeable pattern, the process proceeds to Step S635d. If it is a character changeable pattern, an active changeable flag indicating that the display mode of the active display can be changed to “character” is set (step S635c).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 deletes the data in the storage area 1 in the start winning command storage area, and shifts and stores the remaining data (step S635d). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the total reserved memory number stored in the total reserved memory number storage area (step S636).

  The processing in steps S635 to S636 may be executed based on receiving a command (for example, a variation pattern command) transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 at the start of variation. In this case, the total pending storage number subtraction designation command may not be transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560.

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S637). For example, if the effect control command received is the first symbol variation designation command, the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set, and if the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command is set. Set the reception flag. Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a continuous variation determination process for determining continuous variation (step S800A). Next, a hold display control process for controlling the hold display is executed (step S800B). Next, control related to the general drawing effect corresponding to the normal symbol variation display is executed (step S800C).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command has been 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 change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801).

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

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

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

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

  In-round processing (step 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 (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S807).

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

  Big hit end effect processing (step 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 (step S800).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing continuous variation determination processing. In this embodiment, the number of times the variable display is continuously executed is counted as the number of continuous fluctuations. When the number of continuous fluctuations reaches a predetermined number (in this example, a multiple of 20), a privilege is given (in this example, a character change is executed). Hereinafter, continuous display of fluctuation display may be referred to as continuous fluctuation, and continuous display of fluctuation display may be interrupted.

  In the continuous variation determination process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not an invalid start winning command has been received (step S3601), and if it has been received, the effect control CPU 101 determines the special grace period (for details). Is added to a special grace timer indicating that a special grace period is 10 seconds (step S3602). Further, the effect control CPU 101 executes a special postponement effect (step S3603). In the special grace production, for example, a character display of “addition of special grace period” indicating that the special grace period has been added is displayed, or the right to determine that continuous variation is continued regardless of the start timing is obtained. When a continuation stock icon indicating that the change has occurred is displayed, it is informed that relief related to continuous fluctuation can be received.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a change start timing (step S3604). Whether or not it is a change start timing can be determined, for example, based on whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process.

  When it is the variation start timing, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the continuously varying flag indicating that the variation display is continuously executed (that is, the continuous variation is continued) is set. (Step S3605), if the continuous fluctuation flag is set, the value of the continuous fluctuation counter indicating the number of continuous fluctuations is incremented by 1 (step S3607). If not, the continuous fluctuation flag is set. (Step S3606) and 1 is added to the value of the continuous fluctuation counter indicating the number of continuous fluctuations (Step S3607). If the continuous fluctuation is continued by the processing of steps S3605 to S3607, the number of continuous fluctuations is incremented by 1. If the continuous fluctuation is interrupted, the number of continuous fluctuations is changed from 0 to 1. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display on the effect display device 9 an image indicating the number of times of continuous variation (see, for example, the continuous variation number image 55 of FIG. 57) in accordance with the value of the continuous variation counter (step). S3607a).

  When it is not the variation start timing (N in step S3604), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether it is the variation stop timing (step S3608). Whether or not it is a fluctuation stop timing can be determined, for example, based on whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process.

  When it is the fluctuation stop timing, the CPU 101 for effect control sets a value in a grace timer indicating a grace period (details will be described later) according to the effect mode (step S3609). In this embodiment, the production mode A and the production mode B can be set. In the production mode A, a value corresponding to a grace period of 0.1 seconds is set in the grace timer. Is set to a value corresponding to a grace period of 5 seconds in the grace timer. Thereafter, the continuous variation determination process is terminated.

  If it is not the variation stop timing (N in step S3608), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether it is the variation pattern command reception waiting timing (step S3610). Whether or not it is the variation pattern command reception waiting timing can be determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting processing.

  When it is the variation pattern command reception waiting timing (Y in step S3610), the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the grace timer if the grace timer has not timed out (step S3611), and the grace timer has timed out. It is determined whether or not (step S3612). If the grace timer has not timed out, the continuous variation determination process is terminated.

  If the grace timer has timed out (Y in step S3612), the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the special grace timer if the special grace timer has not timed out (step S3613). It is determined whether timeout has occurred (step S3614). If the special grace timer has not timed out, the continuous variation determination process is terminated.

  When the special grace timer has timed out (Y in step S3614), the effect control CPU 101 resets the continuously varying flag and resets the continuously varying counter (steps S3615 and S3616). That is, the continuous fluctuation is interrupted and the number of continuous fluctuations becomes zero. In this embodiment, even if the continuous fluctuation counter is reset in step S3616, the display of the continuous fluctuation count is not immediately updated, but is updated at the start of the next fluctuation (for example, the display of the continuous fluctuation count is “28”). May be updated immediately after reset (for example, the display of the number of continuous fluctuations is updated from “28” to “0”).

  As shown in FIG. 38, in this embodiment, the value of the continuous variation counter is incremented by 1 at the variation start timing by the processing of steps S3604 to S3607. Further, by the processing of steps S3608 to S3609, a value corresponding to the grace period is set in the grace timer at the change stop timing. Also, by the processing of steps S3611 to S3616, the value of the grace timer is subtracted at the variation pattern command reception waiting timing, and if the grace timer times out, the continuous variation flag is reset and the continuous variation counter is reset. (In other words, the continuous fluctuation is interrupted and the number of continuous fluctuations becomes 0). By these processes, when the next variation display is started after the variation display is finished and the predetermined grace period elapses, it is determined that the variation display is continuously performed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest by making it easy to execute the variable display continuously, and to prevent the interest from being lowered because it is not easy to execute the variable display continuously. be able to.

  Further, by the process of step S3609, a value corresponding to the grace period corresponding to the effect mode is set in the grace timer at the change stop timing. Therefore, it is possible to change the grace period by changing the effect mode, and it is also possible to change the difficulty level for continuing the continuous fluctuation. Specifically, it is possible to reduce the difficulty of continuing the continuous fluctuation by increasing the grace period, and to increase the difficulty of continuing the continuous fluctuation by shortening the grace period. With such a configuration, the game performance can be adjusted, and the effect of production can be enhanced.

  However, in the production mode A, since the grace period is 0.1 seconds, there is substantially no grace period, and in order to continue the continuous fluctuation, at least one holding memory is stored at the end of the fluctuation display. It needs to be remembered. In addition to the configuration example shown in FIG. 38, for example, it is determined whether or not the hold memory is stored at the end of the variable display, and if it is stored, it is determined that the continuous fluctuation is continuing, If it is not stored, it may be determined that the continuous variation is interrupted (that is, the continuous variation flag and the continuous variation counter are reset). Also, in the case of the production mode A, as in the production mode B, a substantial grace period may be provided.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, since the player can set the effect mode (see steps S828 to S829 described later), the player can change the grace period. Therefore, it is possible to play a game that matches the player's preference.

  In this embodiment, the grace period is set corresponding to the effect mode, but may be set independently of the effect mode. Further, the grace period is configured to be changed by the player by changing the effect mode, but may be configured to be changed by the manager of the gaming machine (or only the manager). For example, a setting screen is displayed after the power is turned on, and a grace period can be set by operating an operation means such as a push button 120 or an operation means such as a switch provided inside the gaming machine (only an administrator can operate). You may do it. With such a configuration, the game performance can be adjusted according to the preference of the administrator of the gaming machine.

  Further, the grace period may be set according to the gaming state. For example, in the normal state in which the start winning is less likely to occur than in the high base state, the grace period may be set to be longer. With such a configuration, it is possible to set the degree of difficulty of continuing the continuous variation according to the gaming state, and it is possible to improve the effect for each gaming state.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the number of continuous fluctuations reaches a predetermined number (in this example, a multiple of 20) regardless of the grace period set by the effect mode, that is, regardless of the difficulty level of continuing the continuous fluctuations, Although it is comprised so that a privilege (a character change may be performed in this example) is provided, it is not restricted to such a structure, A privilege of multiple types can be provided, and the set grace period (namely, continuous fluctuation) Depending on the difficulty level of continuing the process, a different privilege may be given. For example, in the case of a grace period setting in which the difficulty level for continuing the continuous fluctuation is high, a privilege with a high value or rarity may be given (or a given rate is high). With such a configuration, it is possible to give a privilege according to the setting of the grace period (that is, the difficulty level for continuing the continuous fluctuation), and to improve the effect.

  In addition, the privilege to be given may be one in which other effects related to a variation display mode or display result such as a character change are executed, or an effect not related (for example, display of a predetermined image or Music reproduction etc.) may be executed, or the player may be able to change the production settings such as the production mode. As for the privilege to be granted, a two-dimensional code for accessing a server that provides image content and music content is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the player can download desired image content and music content to the information terminal. Or a predetermined number of game balls may be paid out. In this embodiment, when the number of continuous fluctuations reaches a predetermined number, when there is no reserved memory or when the execution of character change is restricted (for example, no reserved memory capable of character change is stored) In other cases, the bonus memory stored before the variable pending memory includes a jackpot hold or a missed hold). In such a case, a privilege other than the character change is given. Also good.

  In addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 38, when the number of continuous fluctuations is close to a predetermined number (in this example, a multiple of 20) (for example, when the predetermined number of times is 1, 2) (For example, a suggestion image 55B (see FIG. 57 (5)) that suggests that there is little time until the predetermined number of times is displayed on the effect display device 9, a predetermined sound effect is output, a lamp, LED may be executed). With such a configuration, it is possible to focus on the fact that the number of continuous fluctuations reaches a predetermined number, and the effect of production can be improved.

  In the configuration in which a privilege is granted when the number of consecutive fluctuations reaches a predetermined number, it is assumed that the number of times that an invalid start winning will occur because the launch operation is prompted, but of course the occurrence of an invalid start winning is This is not desirable for the player. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38, the next variation display is started after the grace period elapses after the variation display ends based on the occurrence of the invalid start winning. Even so, it is determined that the continuous fluctuation is continued (that is, relieved). With such a configuration, the degree of discouragement due to the occurrence of the invalid start winning can be reduced, and the effect of production can be enhanced.

  Specifically, by executing the processing of steps S3601 to S3602, when an invalid start winning occurs, a value corresponding to the special grace period is set in the special grace timer. Then, by executing the processing of steps S3612 to S3614, when the grace period elapses after the end of the variable display, the subtraction of the special grace period timer is started, and the continuous fluctuation is interrupted until the special grace period timer times out. Is not determined. That is, even if the grace period elapses after the end of the variation display, if the next variation display is started before the special grace period elapses, it is determined that the continuous variation is continued.

  Further, the process of step S3602 is configured such that a special grace period is added for 10 seconds according to the number of invalid start winnings. With such a configuration, even if the invalid starting prize is generated a plurality of times, the degree of discouragement can be reduced and the effect of production can be enhanced. In addition, it is not restricted to such a structure, You may make it the special grace period provided with the frequency | count that the invalid starting prize generate | occur | produces differ (for example, it becomes long as the frequency | count increases). For example, in a state where a special grace period is granted, when a new invalid start prize is generated, a special grace period of 11 seconds is granted, and when a new invalid start prize occurs, a special grace period of 12 seconds is granted. You may be made to do. In this case, the granted special grace period may be added, or may be reset within the given special grace period. For example, in a state where a special grace period of 10 seconds is given, if a special grace period of 11 seconds is given due to the occurrence of a new invalid start prize, the special grace period may be 21 seconds. The special grace period may be 11 seconds.

  Further, when an invalid start winning is generated by the process of step S3603, a special grace effect (for example, in the effect display device 9, the special grace period is set (or added) for 10 seconds due to the occurrence of the invalid start winning). Special grace period has been added to display the image that indicates that the right to determine that continuous fluctuation has continued regardless of the start timing described later) Can be easily recognized, and the production effect can be enhanced.

  In the configuration example of FIG. 38, it is determined that the continuous variation continues until the total period of the variation display is 10 seconds based on the occurrence of the invalid start winning once (that is, the variation The display may be interrupted a plurality of times), not limited to such a configuration, and only once if the variable display is interrupted within 10 seconds based on the occurrence of the invalid start prize once. It may be determined that the continuous fluctuation continues. That is, the relief contents when an invalid start prize is generated may be different.

  In the configuration example of FIG. 38, the next variable display is started before the special grace period elapses even after the grace period has elapsed after the end of the variable display based on the occurrence of the invalid start winning. Then, although it is determined that the continuous variation is continued, it is not limited to such a configuration. For example, it is determined that the continuous variation is continued regardless of the timing at which the next variation display is started. You may do it. That is, the relief contents may be different.

  Also, depending on the production mode and gaming state when the invalid start prize is generated, there may be a case where a special grace period is set and a case where it is not set, and the relief contents are different as described above. You may do it.

  In addition, every time an invalid start prize is generated, a relief regarding continuous fluctuation (for example, granting a special grace period or granting the right to determine that continuous fluctuation continues regardless of the start timing) is given. Whether or not, and the details of relief to be granted (for example, granting a special grace period of 5 seconds or 10 seconds, granting the right to determine that continuous fluctuations continue regardless of the start timing, etc.) ) May be determined by lottery. In this case, presence / absence of relief regarding the continuous variation and the content of the relief may be determined at different ratios according to the number of times of continuous variation, the production mode (that is, the setting state of the grace period), the game state, and the like. For example, when the number of continuous fluctuations is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (that is, when the period during which continuous fluctuations continue is long), or in the case of production mode A (that is, when the grace period is short and the difficulty of continuing continuous fluctuations is high ) May be increased in the ratio of providing relief for continuous fluctuations.

  In addition, along with a lottery for relief related to continuous fluctuations, a lottery effect such as roulette or the like may be executed to pay attention to whether or not relief concerning continuous fluctuations is given and the contents of the relief given. In this case, one of a plurality of types of lottery effects may be executed at different ratios according to the number of continuous fluctuations, the effect mode (that is, the setting state of the grace period), the game state, and the like. For example, when the number of continuous fluctuations is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (that is, when the period during which continuous fluctuations continue is long), or in the case of production mode A (that is, when the grace period is short and the difficulty of continuing continuous fluctuations is high ) May be such that the ratio at which the lottery effect of the flashy effect mode is executed is increased.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is configured to count as the number of continuous fluctuations when continuously executed regardless of whether the fluctuation display of the first special symbol or the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, only the variation display of the first special symbol (or the variation display of the second special symbol) may be counted as the number of continuous variations. In this case, for example, after the display of the variation of the first special symbol is finished, when the variation display of the second special symbol is started before the grace period (and the special grace period) elapses, the continuous variation continues. It may be determined that the continuous fluctuation has been interrupted.

  Further, in this embodiment, the number of times that the variable display is continuously executed is counted as the number of continuous fluctuations, and a privilege is given based on the fact that the number of continuous fluctuations reaches a predetermined number. However, for example, as shown in FIG. 60, points are given each time the variable display is continuously executed (step S3607b), and the number of given points reaches a predetermined number of points (for example, 30 points). Based on that (step S3607c), a privilege may be given (step S3607d). In this case, as shown in step S3607b of FIG. 60, it is given when the variation display of the first special symbol is continuously executed and when the variation display of the second special symbol is continuously executed. Different points may be used. Specifically, 1 point is given when the number of continuous fluctuations is counted based on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, and 2 points when the number of continuous fluctuations is counted based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. May be given. With such a configuration, it is possible to focus on which one of the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, and the effect of production can be enhanced. Note that the privilege granted in step S3607d may be the execution of character change as in the case where the number of continuous fluctuations reaches the predetermined number, or may be another privilege described above.

  In addition, for example, when only the variation display of the first special symbol is counted as the number of continuous variations, no points are given even if the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, but the second special symbol When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed after the variable display is executed, more points than usual may be given. Specifically, 1 point is awarded when the change display of the first special symbol is executed in a state where the continuous change continues. Next, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, points are not awarded. However, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed next, 3 points are awarded. Next, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, 1 point is awarded. By configuring in this way, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol will not be directly counted as the number of continuous fluctuations or points will be given by executing the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. Therefore, it is possible to focus attention on which special symbol variation display is executed.

  In addition, instead of the configuration shown in FIG. 60, for example, points are given when the number of times that the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is continuously executed reaches a predetermined number of times. You may make it provide a privilege based on having reached the number. Also in this case, the degree of advantage may be different between the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol. For example, when the number of times that the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously executed reaches 10 times, 1 point is given, and the number of times that the variable display of the second special symbol is continuously executed is 10 times. 2 points may be given when the first special symbol is reached, or 1 point is given when the number of times the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously executed reaches 10 times. One point may be given when the number of times the variable display is continuously executed reaches five times.

  As described above, in this embodiment, “variable display is executed continuously” is stored as a hold memory for starting the next variable display when one variable display is completed. Not only the state but also the state where the next variable display starts until the grace period (or grace period and special grace period) elapses after the end of one variable display, This is a concept including a state to be started (for example, a state in which continuous variation is determined to be continued regardless of the start timing of the next variation display based on the occurrence of an invalid start winning).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the hold display control process. In the hold display control process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a new start winning command is received (step S3501), and if not received, the hold display control process ends. When a new start winning command is received, it is determined whether or not the received start winning command includes information indicating that it is a big win or a small win (step S3502). Specifically, it can be determined whether or not the big hit or the small hit is made by at least one of the symbol designation command and the variation category command.

  When it is a big hit or a small hit, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the effect mode A is controlled (step S3503). In this embodiment, an effect mode A and an effect mode B are provided as effect modes having different selection tendencies of the change pattern of the display mode of the hold display and the change timing pattern. For example, in the production mode A, the “blue” or “red” that is the second mode is more easily changed to the “character” that is the specific mode than the “white” that is the first mode. ”Or“ seventh ”is an effect mode that makes it easy to select a change timing pattern. On the other hand, in the production mode B, the “white” as the first aspect is more easily changed to the “character” as the specific aspect than the “blue” and “red” as the second aspect. ”Or“ seventh ”is an effect mode in which it is difficult to select a change timing pattern (that is,“ white ”which is the first aspect is easily continued). Which production mode is controlled can be determined by using a flag. For example, if a flag indicating that the mode is effect mode A is used, it is possible to determine which effect mode is controlled by determining whether or not the flag is set. The flag may be set when controlling to the effect mode A (for example, step S829 described later).

  In step S3503, in the case of the production mode A, the production control CPU 101 selects the first winning change pattern determination table (step S3504), whereas in the case of the production mode B, the second winning change. A pattern determination table is selected (step S3505). In step S3502, if the information that is a big hit or a small hit is not included, that is, if the newly generated hold storage is a loss hold, a change pattern determination table for loss is selected (step S3506).

  Then, the production control CPU 101 performs a change pattern determination lottery for determining a change pattern using the change pattern determination table selected in any of steps S3504 to S3506 (step S3507).

  Here, the change pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. Each change pattern determination table includes a selection ratio for each winning determination result for the change pattern. In parentheses in the change pattern column, (○) indicates a change pattern (character change pattern) in which the character can be changed, and (x) indicates a change pattern in which the character cannot be changed. Yes. Also, different selection ratios are provided for the case where the total pending storage number is “1” and the case where it is “2 or more”, and when the total pending storage number is “1”, the changeable timing Therefore, PT4A and 4B, which are change patterns with two changes, are not selected.

  Further, the column “A + B” in the selection ratio when the winning determination result is a probable big hit indicates the sum of the selection ratios with the associated change patterns. For example, in the column “A + B” shown in FIG. 40, from the top, the sum of the selection ratios of PT1A and PT1B (that is, the selection ratio of the first change pattern type) when the total number of pending storages is “1”, PT2A And the selection ratio of PT2B (that is, the selection ratio of the second change pattern type), the sum of the selection ratios of PT3A and PT3B (that is, the selection ratio of the third change pattern type), and the sum of the selection ratios of PT4A and PT4B ( That is, the selection ratio of the fourth change pattern type), the sum of the selection ratios of PT5A and PT5B (ie, the selection ratio of the fifth change pattern type), and the sum of the selection ratios of PT6A and PT6B (ie, the sixth change pattern type). Selection ratio), the sum of the selection ratios of PT7A and PT7B (that is, the selection ratio of the seventh change pattern type).The same applies to the case where the total pending storage number in FIG. 40 is “2 or more” and FIG.

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing a first winning change pattern determination table used when the effect mode is A and the winning determination result is a big hit or a small hit.

  First, a case where the first per-change pattern determination table is used when the total pending storage number is “1” will be described.

  When the winning judgment result is a probable big hit (when the design designation command is C402 (H)), PT1A is 4%, PT2A is 6%, PT2B is 3%, and PT2B is 10%. PT3A at a rate of 4%, PT3B at a rate of 15%, PT5A at a rate of 15%, PT5B at a rate of 4%, PT6A at a rate of 19%, PT6B at a rate of 5%, 20% PT7A is selected at a rate of 10%. At this time, the selection ratio of the first change pattern type is 4%, the selection ratio of the second change pattern type is 9%, the selection ratio of the third change pattern type is 14%, and the fourth change pattern type The selection ratio of the fifth change pattern type is 19%, the selection ratio of the sixth change pattern type is 24%, and the selection ratio of the seventh change pattern type is 30%. .

  When the winning determination result is usually a big win (when the design designation command is C401 (H)), PT1A is 5%, PT2A is 10%, PT3A is 15%, 20% PT5A is selected at a rate of 25%, PT6A is selected at a rate of 25%, and PT7A is selected at a rate of 25%.

  When the winning judgment result is suddenly a big hit or a small win (when the symbol designating command is C403 (H) or C404 (H)), PT1A is 10% and PT2A is 20%. % PT3A, 20% PT5A, 20% PT6A and 20% PT7A, respectively.

  Next, a case where the first per-change pattern determination table is used when the total pending storage number is “2 or more” will be described.

  When the winning judgment result is a probable big hit (when the design designation command is C402 (H)), PT1A is 1% at a rate of 2%, PT2A at a rate of 1%, PT2B at a rate of 1%, 3% PT3A at a rate of 2%, PT3B at a rate of 8%, PT4A at a rate of 8%, PT4B at a rate of 2%, PT5A at a rate of 15%, PT5B at a rate of 5%, 18% PT6A is selected at a rate of 10%, PT6B is selected at a rate of 23%, and PT7A is selected at a rate of 10%. At this time, the selection ratio of the first change pattern type is 1%, the selection ratio of the second change pattern type is 3%, the selection ratio of the third change pattern type is 5%, and the fourth change pattern type The selection ratio of the fifth change pattern type is 20%, the selection ratio of the sixth change pattern type is 28%, and the selection ratio of the seventh change pattern type is 33%. .

  When the winning determination result is usually a big win (when the symbol designating command is C401 (H)), PT1A is 3%, PT2A is 6%, PT3A is 8%, and PT3A is 10%. PT4A is selected at a rate of 18%, PT5A is selected at a rate of 18%, PT6A is selected at a rate of 25%, and PT7A is selected at a rate of 30%.

  When the winning determination result is suddenly a big hit or a small win (when the symbol designation command is C403 (H) or C404 (H)), PT1A is 10% and PT2A is 10%. % PT3A, 10% PT4A, 20% PT5A, 20% PT6A and 20% PT7A.

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing a second winning change pattern determination table used when the effect mode is B and the winning determination result is a big hit or a small hit.

  First, a case where the second per-change pattern determination table is used when the total pending storage number is “1” will be described.

  When the winning determination result is a probable big hit (when the symbol designating command is C402 (H)), PT1B is 6%, PT2A is 4%, PT2B is 10%, and PT2B is 10%. PT3A at a rate of 4%, PT3B at a rate of 16%, PT5A at a rate of 16%, PT5B at a rate of 3%, PT6A at a rate of 22%, PT6B at a rate of 2%, 27% PT7A is selected at a rate of 1%. At this time, the selection ratio of the first change pattern type is 6%, the selection ratio of the second change pattern type is 9%, the selection ratio of the third change pattern type is 14%, and the fourth change pattern type The selection ratio of the fifth change pattern type is 19%, the selection ratio of the sixth change pattern type is 24%, and the selection ratio of the seventh change pattern type is 28%. .

  When the winning determination result is usually a big win (when the design designation command is C401 (H)), PT1A is 5%, PT2A is 10%, PT3A is 15%, 20% PT5A is selected at a rate of 25%, PT6A is selected at a rate of 25%, and PT7A is selected at a rate of 25%.

  When the winning judgment result is suddenly a big hit or a small win (when the symbol designating command is C403 (H) or C404 (H)), PT1A is 10% and PT2A is 20%. % PT3A, 20% PT5A, 20% PT6A and 20% PT7A, respectively.

  Next, a case where the second per-change pattern determination table is used when the total pending storage number is “2 or more” will be described.

  When the winning determination result is a probable big hit (when the symbol designating command is C402 (H)), PT1B is 7%, PT2A is 2%, PT2B is 6%, and PT2B is 4%. PT3A at a rate of 5%, PT3B at a rate of 6%, PT4A at a rate of 6%, PT4B at a rate of 4%, PT5A at a rate of 12%, PT5B at a rate of 3%, 21% PT6A is selected at a rate of 2%, PT6B is selected at a rate of 27%, PT7A is selected at a rate of 1%, and PT7B is selected at a rate of 1%. At this time, the selection rate of the first change pattern type is 7%, the selection rate of the second change pattern type is 8%, the selection rate of the third change pattern type is 9%, and the fourth change pattern type The selection ratio of the fifth change pattern type is 15%, the selection ratio of the sixth change pattern type is 23%, and the selection ratio of the seventh change pattern type is 28%. .

  When the winning determination result is usually a big win (when the symbol designating command is C401 (H)), PT1A is 3%, PT2A is 6%, PT3A is 8%, and PT3A is 10%. PT4A is selected at a rate of 18%, PT5A is selected at a rate of 18%, PT6A is selected at a rate of 25%, and PT7A is selected at a rate of 30%.

  When the winning determination result is suddenly a big hit or a small win (when the symbol designation command is C403 (H) or C404 (H)), PT1A is 10% and PT2A is 10%. % PT3A, 10% PT4A, 20% PT5A, 20% PT6A and 20% PT7A.

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing a lost change pattern determination table used when the winning determination result is lost.

  First, a case where the shift change pattern determination table is used when the total pending storage number is “1” will be described.

  When the winning determination result is out of super reach (when the symbol designation command is C400 (H) and the variation category command is C607 (H) or C609 (H)), PT1A is 24 at a rate of 30%. % PT2A, 19% PT3A, 14% PT5A, 9% PT6A and 4% PT7A.

  When the winning determination result is other (when the symbol designation command is C400 (H) and the variable category command is other than C607 (H), C609 (H)), PT1A is 15% at a rate of 80%. PT2A is selected at a rate of 5% and PT3A is selected at a rate of 5%.

  Next, a case where the shift change pattern determination table is used when the total pending storage number is “2 or more” will be described.

  When the winning determination result is out of super reach (when the symbol designation command is C400 (H) and the variation category command is C607 (H) or C609 (H)), PT1A is 20 at a rate of 30%. % PT2A, 18% PT3A, 15% PT4A, 10% PT5A, 5% PT6A and 2% PT7A, respectively. The

  When the winning determination result is other (when the symbol designation command is C400 (H) and the variable category command is other than C607 (H), C609 (H)), PT1A is 15% at a rate of 80%. PT2A is selected at a rate of 5% and PT3A is selected at a rate of 5%.

  When the change pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 40 to 42 are compared, the selection ratio for each change pattern type in the case of the big hit or the small hit is at least the first change pattern type when the total number of pending storages is 2 or more. <Second change pattern type <Third change pattern type <Fourth change pattern type <Fifth change pattern type <Sixth change pattern type <Seventh change pattern type On the other hand, the selection ratio for each change pattern type in the case of deviation is: first change pattern type> second change pattern type> third change pattern type> fourth change pattern type> fifth change pattern type> sixth change pattern Type> 7th change pattern type. Therefore, the reliability for the big hit or the small hit is: first change pattern type <second change pattern type <third change pattern type <fourth change pattern type <fifth change pattern type <sixth change pattern type < This is the seventh change pattern type.

  Here, paying attention to the change mode (see FIG. 36) in each change pattern type, the change pattern type including “blue” is the big hit or the small hit than the change pattern type including “white”. There is a high degree of reliability. Similarly, the change pattern type including “red” is more reliable for the big hit or the small hit than the change pattern type including “blue”. Also, as shown in FIGS. 40 to 42, since the character changeable pattern is a change pattern that can be selected only when the probability variation is a big hit, the “character” can change only when the probability variation big hit. It is a change mode. As a result, the reliability with respect to the probability big hit is “white” <“blue” <“red” <“character”.

  In the first winning change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 40, when the winning determination result is a probable big hit, the character change pattern selection ratio (PT1B: 0%) with respect to the first change pattern type selection ratio is In addition to being 0%, the selection ratio of the character change pattern with respect to the selection ratio of the second change pattern type to the seventh change pattern type is higher than 0%. The selection ratio of PT1B, which is the character change pattern in the first change pattern type, is the selection ratio of PT2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B, which is the character change pattern in the second change pattern type to the seventh change pattern type. Lower than. Therefore, in the production mode A, “blue” or “blue” or “blue” is already displayed, rather than the ratio of the hold display that is displayed in “white” and is not scheduled to change to “blue” or “red” in the future. The rate at which the hold display that is displayed in “red” or is scheduled to change to “blue” or “red” in the future changes to “character” is higher. Thereby, in the production mode A, by changing to “blue” or “red”, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for changing to the “character”.

  In the second winning change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 41, when the winning determination result is a probable big hit, the character change pattern selection ratio (PT1B: 6%) with respect to the second change pattern type selection ratio is In addition to 100%, the selection ratio of the character change pattern with respect to the selection ratio of the second change pattern type to the seventh change pattern type is lower than 100%. The selection ratio of PT1B, which is the character change pattern in the first change pattern type, is the selection ratio of PT2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B, which is the character change pattern in the second change pattern type to the seventh change pattern type. Higher than. Therefore, in the production mode B, the percentage of the hold display that is already displayed in “blue” or “red” or that is scheduled to change to “blue” or “red” in the future changes to “character”. However, the percentage of the hold display that is displayed as “white” and is not scheduled to change to “blue” or “red” in the future changes to “character” is higher. Thereby, in the production mode B, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for changing to the “character” while being displayed in “white” without changing to “blue” or “red”. .

  Next, the production control CPU 101 performs a change timing determination lottery to determine a change timing pattern (step S3508). Specifically, the change timing determination table is selected based on the change pattern determined in step S3507 and the effect mode being controlled, and the change timing is determined based on the total number of pending storage. Here, the change timing determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 43 to 45.

  Each change timing determination table shown in FIGS. 43 to 45 is associated with the selection ratio of the change timing pattern for each total pending storage number (1 to 8). Each change timing pattern is associated with a specific change timing.

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram of a first change timing determination table. The first change timing determination table A shown in FIG. 43A is a change timing determination table used when the number of changes of the change pattern determined in step S3507 is “1” and controlled in the production mode A. It is.

  For example, in the first change timing determination table A shown in FIG. 43A, when the total pending storage number is “1”, T00 is selected as a change timing pattern at a rate of 100%. When the total pending storage number is “2”, T00 is selected as a change timing pattern at a rate of 40% and T01 is selected at a rate of 60%. When the total pending storage number is “3”, T00 is selected as a change timing pattern at a rate of 20%, T01 is selected at a rate of 30%, and T02 is selected at a rate of 50%. When the total number of pending storages is “4”, as a change timing pattern, T00 is selected at a rate of 20%, T01 is set at a rate of 20%, T02 is set at a rate of 30%, and T03 is selected at a rate of 30%. Is done. When the total pending storage number is “5”, as a change timing pattern, T00 is a ratio of 10%, T01 is a ratio of 20%, T02 is a ratio of 20%, T03 is a ratio of 20%, and T04 Is selected at a rate of 30%. When the total number of pending storages is “6”, as a change timing pattern, T00 is 15%, T01 is 15%, T02 is 15%, T03 is 15%, T04 Is selected at a rate of 20% and T05 is selected at a rate of 20%. When the total number of pending storages is “7”, as a change timing pattern, T00 is a rate of 10%, T01 is a rate of 10%, T02 is a rate of 15%, T03 is a rate of 15%, T04 Is selected at a rate of 15%, T05 at a rate of 15%, and T06 at a rate of 20%. When the total pending storage number is “8”, the change timing pattern is as follows: T00 is 5%, T01 is 5%, T02 is 10%, T03 is 10%, T04 Is selected at a rate of 15%, T05 at a rate of 15%, T06 at a rate of 20%, and T07 at a rate of 20%.

  The first change timing determination table B shown in FIG. 43B is a change timing determination table used when the number of changes of the change pattern determined in step S3507 is “1” and controlled in the production mode B. It is.

  For example, in the first change timing determination table B shown in FIG. 43B, when the total pending storage number is “1”, T00 is selected as a change timing pattern at a rate of 100%. When the total pending storage number is “2”, T00 is selected as a change timing pattern at a rate of 60% and T01 is selected at a rate of 40%. When the total pending storage number is “3”, T00 is selected as a change timing pattern at a rate of 50%, T01 is selected at a rate of 30%, and T02 is selected at a rate of 20%. When the total number of pending storage is “4”, the change timing pattern is selected as T00 at a rate of 30%, T01 at a rate of 30%, T02 at a rate of 20%, and T03 at a rate of 20%. Is done. When the total number of pending storages is “5”, as a change timing pattern, T00 is 30%, T01 is 20%, T02 is 20%, T03 is 20%, T04 Is selected at a rate of 10%. When the total number of pending storages is “6”, as a change timing pattern, T00 is 20%, T01 is 20%, T02 is 15%, T03 is 15%, T04 Is selected at a rate of 15% and T05 is selected at a rate of 15%. When the total number of pending storages is “7”, the change timing pattern includes T00 at a rate of 20%, T01 at a rate of 20%, T02 at a rate of 15%, T03 at a rate of 15%, and T04. Is selected at a rate of 15%, T05 at a rate of 10%, and T06 at a rate of 5%. When the total pending storage number is “8”, as a change timing pattern, T00 is a ratio of 20%, T01 is a ratio of 20%, T02 is a ratio of 15%, T03 is a ratio of 15%, T04 Is selected at a rate of 10%, T05 at a rate of 10%, T06 at a rate of 5%, and T07 at a rate of 5%.

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram of the second change timing determination table A. The second change timing determination table A shown in FIG. 43 is a change timing determination table used when the number of changes of the change pattern determined in step S3507 is “2” and the effect mode A is controlled.

  For example, in the second change timing determination table A shown in FIG. 44, when the total pending storage number is “2”, T10 is selected as a change timing pattern at a rate of 100%. When the total pending storage number is “3”, T10 is selected as a change timing pattern at a rate of 10%, T20 is set at a rate of 20%, and T21 is set at a rate of 70%. When the total pending storage number is “4”, T10 and T20 are selected as a change timing pattern at a rate of 10%, and T21 to T32 are selected at a rate of 20%. When the total pending storage number is “5”, T10 to T43 are selected at a rate of 10% as the change timing pattern. When the total pending storage number is “6”, T10 to T31 are selected at a rate of 6% and T32 to T54 are selected at a rate of 7%, respectively, as a change timing pattern. When the total pending storage number is “7”, as the change timing pattern, T10 to T31 are each 2%, T32 to T54 are 3%, and T60 to T65 are 10%, Selected. When the total pending storage number is “8”, as the change timing pattern, T10 to T54 are each 1%, T60 to T72 are each 6%, and T73 to T75 are each 7%, T76 is selected at a rate of 10%.

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram of the second change timing determination table B. The second change timing determination table B shown in FIG. 43 is a change timing determination table used when the change number of the change pattern determined in step S3507 is “2” and the effect mode B is controlled.

  For example, in the second change timing determination table B shown in FIG. 45, when the total pending storage number is “2”, T10 is selected as a change timing pattern at a rate of 100%. When the total number of pending storages is “3”, T10 is selected as a change timing pattern at a rate of 70%, T20 at a rate of 20%, and T21 at a rate of 10%. When the total pending storage number is “4”, T10 to T30 are selected as a change timing pattern at a rate of 20%, and T31 and T32 are selected at a rate of 10%. When the total pending storage number is “5”, T10 to T43 are selected at a rate of 10% as the change timing pattern. When the total pending storage number is “6”, T10 to T43 are selected at a rate of 7% and T50 to T54 are selected at a rate of 6%, respectively, as a change timing pattern. When the total pending storage number is “7”, as the change timing pattern, T10 to T54 are each at a rate of 6%, T60 to T63 are each at a rate of 3%, and T64 and T65 are at a rate of 1%, Selected. When the total pending storage number is “8”, T10 to T54 are selected as a change timing pattern at a rate of 5%, T60 to T75 are set at a rate of 2%, and T76 is set at a rate of 1%. .

  Thus, in the effect mode A, a relatively early timing is easily determined as the change timing (see FIGS. 43A and 44). Thereby, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the display mode changes to “blue” or “red” at an early time after the hold display is started (for example, immediately after the start winning is generated).

  In particular, when the total pending storage number is “7” or “8”, it is easy to select T06, T07, T60 to T76 which are change timing patterns including “sixth” and “seventh” as the change timing. . That is, the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the sixth or seventh is easily changed to “blue” or “red”. As described above, in the effect mode A, since the rate of changing the character from “blue” or “red” is higher than the rate of changing the character from “white”, it is stored in the 6th and 7th. By making it easy to change the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold memory to “blue” or “red”, the player is expected to experience the character change by accumulating the remaining few hold memories. It can be given and active games can be promoted.

  In this way, in the effect mode B, a relatively late timing is easily determined as the change timing (see FIGS. 43B and 45). Thereby, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the display mode changes to “blue” or “red” at a later time after the hold display is started (for example, immediately before the corresponding fluctuation is started). .

  In particular, when the total pending storage number is “7” or “8”, it is difficult to select T06, T07, and T60 to T76 which are change timing patterns including “sixth” and “seventh” as the change timing. . In other words, the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the sixth or seventh is less likely to change to “blue” or “red” (“white” is likely to continue). . As described above, in the rendering mode B, since the rate of character change from “white” is higher than the rate of change of “blue” or “red” characters, the hold stored in the sixth and seventh characters is stored. By making the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the memory difficult to change to “blue” or “red” (“white” is easy to continue), character change occurs by accumulating a small number of the remaining hold memories. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation and to promote aggressive games.

  After step S3508, the lottery results of the change pattern determination lottery (step S3507) and the change timing determination lottery (step S3508) are stored in the start winning command storage area (step S3509), and the display mode according to the determined change pattern is displayed. Display of a new hold display is started (step S3510). For example, if any one of PT1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 4A, 4B, 5A, and 5B is determined, display of the hold display is started with “white”, and any one of PT3A, 3B, 6A, and 6B is started. Is determined, the display of the hold display is started at “blue”, and the display of the hold display is started at “red” if any one of the PTs 7A and 7B is determined. Thereafter, a character change process for changing the display mode of the hold display or the active display to “character” is performed (step S3511), and the hold display control process is ended.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the character change process. In the character change process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the continuous fluctuation counter is a predetermined value (in this example, a multiple of 20). If it is a multiple of 20 in this example, the process proceeds to step S3702.

  If the value of the continuous variation counter is not a predetermined value, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the total pending storage number is “8” (step S3701). Exit. If it is “8”, that is, if the newly generated on-hold storage is the eighth on-hold storage, the execution of the suggestion effect is ended if it has been executed (step S3702). The suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the possibility that reserved memory that can change the character is stored.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the displayed flag indicating that the hold display whose display mode has been changed to “character” has already been displayed is set (step S3703). If so, the character change process is terminated. As described above, in this embodiment, the occurrence of character changes in a plurality of hold displays or active displays is limited. However, even in a configuration in which character changes can occur in a plurality of hold displays or active displays. Good.

  If the displayed flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the active changeable flag is set (step S3704). Is stored (step S3705). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a character change pattern is stored in the start winning command storage area.

  In the case where a hold memory capable of changing characters (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “changeable hold memory”) is stored, the effect control CPU 101 normally deviates from all the hold memories stored before the changeable hold memory. It is determined whether it is on hold (step S3706). Specifically, in the storage area before the storage area in which the character change pattern is stored, all the symbol designation commands are C400 (H), and all the variation category commands are C600 (H) or C608 (H). In this case, it is determined that all the hold memories stored before the changeable hold memory are normally out of hold. If all of the hold memories stored before the changeable hold memory are not normally out of hold, the character change process is terminated. In this way, when the big hit hold or the out-of-reach hold is included in the hold storage stored before the changeable hold storage, the execution of the character change is limited. If the “character” hold display is displayed, and if a big hit is caused by a change before the hold display, the effect of changing the character may be reduced. Accordingly, when the big hit hold or the reach off hold is included in the hold storage stored before the changeable hold storage, it is possible to prevent the effect of the character change from being lowered by restricting the execution of the character change. it can. Note that when the hold storage stored before the changeable hold storage includes out-of-reach hold, the execution of character change may not be limited.

  When all the hold memories stored before the corresponding hold memory are normally off-hold, the effect control CPU 101 sets the display mode of the corresponding hold display (the hold display corresponding to the hold storage capable of changing the character) as “ It is changed to “character” (step S3707). When a plurality of hold memories capable of changing characters are stored, the display mode in the earliest hold display (hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored at the oldest timing) among the corresponding hold displays is displayed. It shall be changed to “Character”. Thereafter, the CPU for effect control 101 executes the special effect by starting display of the special background (step S3709), and sets the displayed flag (step S3710).

  If the active change enable flag is set in step S3704, the effect control CPU 101 changes the display mode of the active display to “character” (step S3708), and proceeds to step S3709. By executing steps S3704 and S3708, the active display is preferentially changed in character even when the reserved memory capable of changing the character is stored.

  Note that, in this embodiment, even when a start prize has already been generated in a state where the total number of pending storages is “8” (that is, when a start prize that does not contribute to fluctuations) has occurred, it is shown in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the character change process may be executed only when a start prize is generated in a state where the total number of reserved storage is “7”.

  In addition to the above-described conditions (for example, the total number of pending storages is a specific number or the number of continuous fluctuations is a predetermined number), the player's action (for example, a push button) It is good also as adding detecting operation to 120). For example, when the total pending storage number becomes “8” (or when the number of continuous fluctuations reaches a predetermined number), an operation promotion display that prompts an operation to the push button 120 is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the push button Only when the operation to 120 is detected, the processing after step S3704 may be executed, and when it is not detected, the character change processing may be terminated as it is.

  Alternatively, a lottery of a predetermined ratio may be performed when the character change occurrence condition is satisfied, and the character change may be executed based on the lottery result. For example, when it is Y in step S3704 or Y in step S3706, the lottery may be performed, and steps S3707 and S3708 may be executed at a predetermined ratio. At this time, if the character change execution target is a hold display, the character change execution rate (which can be executed in the lottery) is based on the number of the hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored. The determined ratio) may be different. For example, when the hold display of the character change execution target is the hold display corresponding to the first hold memory, the ratio is higher than when the hold display corresponding to the eighth hold memory is displayed. The execution of the character change may be determined, and conversely, when the hold display of the character change execution target is the hold display corresponding to the first hold storage, the eighth hold is performed. The execution of the character change may be determined at a lower rate than in the case of the hold display corresponding to the storage.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the ordinary drawing effect control process. In this embodiment, it is possible to execute a general drawing effect according to a normal symbol variation display. In the ordinary drawing effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 receives the ordinary figure variation start command (Y in step S3801), and the continuous variation flag is set (Y in step S3802). Whether or not the opening suggestion effect is executed, which suggests that the stop symbol of the symbol becomes a winning symbol and the variable winning ball device 15 changes to an open state (a state in which a game ball can be won in the second start winning port 17). The effect mode in the case is determined (step S3803).

  In step S3803, one of the first to fourth opening suggestion effect determination tables shown in FIG. 48 is selected according to the total number of pending storages and the number of continuous fluctuations, and the opening suggestion effect is executed using the selected table. Presence / absence, production mode for execution is determined.

  In this embodiment, when the total number of reserved storage is 0 or 1, and the number of continuous fluctuations is less than 10, the first opening suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. When the number is 0 or 1 and the number of continuous fluctuations is 10 times or more, the second opening suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 48 (B) is used, the total number of pending storages is 2 or more, and continuous fluctuations When the number of times is less than 10, the third opening suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 48 (C) is used, and when the total pending storage number is 2 or more and the continuous fluctuation number is 10 or more, A fourth opening suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 48 (D) is used.

  In this embodiment, as the opening suggestion effect, in a partial area of the effect display device 9, the winning symbol “O” and the symbol “X” are alternately displayed, and the winning symbol “O” is stopped and displayed. When the variable winning ball device 15 changes to the open state and the off symbol “x” is stopped and displayed, the variable winning ball device 15 does not change to the open state (see FIG. 59). Moreover, the opening suggestion effect can be executed in the first effect mode and the second effect mode, and when executed in the second effect mode, the effect display is larger than when executed in the first effect mode. The added symbol “O” and the symbol “X” are alternately displayed, and one of them is stopped and displayed. That is, the second effect mode is a flashy mode than the first effect mode (see FIG. 59).

  What is characteristic in the first to fourth opening suggestion effect determination tables shown in FIG. 48 is that when the total pending storage number is 0 to 1, it is determined that the opening suggestion effect is executed compared to when it is 2 or more. The ratio is high. With such a configuration, the opening suggestion effect is executed when the total number of pending storages is small and the continuous fluctuation is likely to be interrupted (that is, the variable winning ball device 15 is changed to the open state, and it becomes easy to generate the start winning). (Which suggests that) the frequency can be increased, and the production effect can be enhanced.

  In this embodiment, when the continuous variation is in a continuous state and the total pending storage number is 0 to 1, the continuous suggestion is likely to be interrupted. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, the execution frequency of the opening suggestion effect may be increased when continuous fluctuation is likely to be interrupted only when the total pending storage count is 0, or the total pending storage count is 0. In addition, when the remaining fluctuation time of the fluctuation display being executed is less than a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds), the execution frequency of the opening suggestion effect may be increased when continuous fluctuation is likely to be interrupted.

  Also, what is characteristic in the first to fourth opening suggestion effect determination tables shown in FIG. 48 is that when the number of continuous fluctuations is 10 or more, it is determined that the opening suggestion effect is executed compared to when it is less than 10. The ratio is high. With such a configuration, when the continuous variation is continued 10 times or more (that is, when the continuous variation is continued for a long time and the interest is increasing), the opening suggestion effect is executed (that is, the variable winning ball apparatus) 15 is changed to an open state, suggesting that it is easy to generate a start prize). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest when the continuous variation is continued for a long time and the interest in the continuous variation is increased.

  In addition, what is characteristic in the first to fourth opening suggestion effect determination tables shown in FIG. 48 is that the period during which continuous fluctuations continue is long (specifically, when the number of continuous fluctuations is 10 or more), and the summation is suspended. When the number of memories is small (specifically, when the total pending storage number is 0 or 1), the ratio executed in the second effect mode of the flashy mode is higher than the first effect mode. With such a configuration, when the continuous variation is continued for a long time, the interest is increasing, and when the continuous variation is likely to be interrupted with a small number of combined pending storage, the ratio of executing the opening suggestion effect by the flashy second effect mode is increased. This makes it easier to focus on the opening suggestion effect and enhance the effect.

  In addition to the table shown in FIG. 48, when the previous continuous fluctuation is slightly less than the predetermined number of times (multiple of 20) (for example, at the predetermined number of times −1 or the predetermined number of times −2), it is currently continuing. Used when the continuous fluctuation is still small (for example, when it is less than 5 times), that is, when the continuous fluctuation reaches a predetermined number of times and a privilege is granted, immediately after the continuous fluctuation is interrupted A table may be provided, and the ratio of determining that the opening suggestion effect is not executed (or executed in the first effect mode which is a modest mode) may be increased. This is because if the opening suggestion effect is executed by the second effect mode of the flashy mode immediately after the continuous change is interrupted just before the privilege is granted, there is a possibility that the interest will be lowered.

  In this embodiment, the opening suggestion effect can be executed only when the continuous variation flag is set, that is, when the continuous variation is continued, but the continuous variation is not continued. It may be executable at times, or may be executable only when a continuous variation is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times) or more.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts to execute the opening suggestion effect in the determined manner (step S3804). If it is determined in step S3803 that the opening suggestion effect is not executed, step S3804 is omitted.

  The opening suggestion effect may be executed in association with the special symbol variation display (that is, the variation representation of the effect symbol). For example, a special symbol that is different from the winning symbol “O” and the off symbol “X” is stopped and displayed as an opening suggestion effect, so that the variation display of the special symbol that is being executed (or stored as reserved memory) is displayed. You may make it suggest that it is a big hit. In this case, as a release suggestion effect, after the display of the out-of-order symbol is stopped as a display result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, the out-of-sequence symbol is changed to a special symbol, so that it is stored as the active (or reserved memory). ) You may make it suggest that the change display of the special symbol is a big hit.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the demonstration display flag indicating that the demonstration screen is being displayed is set (step S820). If there is, control for terminating the display of the demonstration screen is performed in the effect display device 9 (step S821), and the demonstration display flag is reset (step S822). Next, the effect control CPU 101 resets the variation pattern command reception flag (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is restored (see step S44). However, as shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the variation pattern command has been received, the transition to the production symbol variation start processing is started and the variation display of the production symbol is started. Therefore, if the display result designation command is received without receiving the variation pattern command, the variation of the representation symbol The display will not start.

  When the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the demonstration display flag is set (step S823).

  When the demonstration display flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not an effect mode selection operation for selecting the effect mode has been performed by the player (step S828), and the effect mode selection is performed. When the operation is performed, a flag corresponding to the selected effect mode is set according to the effect mode selection operation (step S829). Further, the mode display (see FIG. 56) indicating the controlled effect mode is switched so that the player can recognize which effect mode is controlled. Thereafter, the variation pattern command reception waiting process is terminated.

  For example, when the operation of the stick controller 122 or the push button 120 is detected while the demonstration screen is being displayed, selectable effect modes (for example, effect mode A and effect mode B) are displayed on the effect display device 9. It is configured as follows. The effect mode selection operation for selecting the displayed effect mode is, for example, that the cursor for designating the effect mode displayed on the effect display device 9 moves to another effect mode according to the tilting operation of the stick controller 122, This is realized by determining the effect mode designated when the push button 120 is pressed.

  In step S828 and step S829, for example, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not an operation detection signal is output from the push sensor 124, and selects an effect mode in accordance with the output operation detection signal. In this embodiment, the presentation mode can be changed while the demonstration screen is being displayed. However, for example, the presentation mode can be changed during the display of variation of the effect symbol or during the big hit game. Also good.

  When the demonstration display flag is not set (N in step S823), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a demonstration designation command reception flag is set (step S824). When the demonstration designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display the demonstration screen on the effect display device 9 (step S825), and sets the demonstration display flag (step S826). ). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the demonstration designation command reception flag (step S827).

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read out in step S8000 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8001). That is, the display control result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the design symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means by executing the process of step S8001 by the CPU 101 for the effect control. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. If the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the chance stop symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) is used as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream in step S8001. The combination of the jackpot symbol that is not reachable and the symbol that is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8001, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 51, when the received display result designation command indicates “ordinary big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. A combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are arranged in the same even number as symbols is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates “probable big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses 3 symbols as stop symbols. A combination of performance symbols arranged with the same odd number of symbols is determined.

  Further, when the received display result designation command indicates “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as the stop symbol. In the case of “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

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

  In addition, as for the effect symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol. In addition, a symbol reminiscent of being probabilistic (an odd symbol in this embodiment) is also called a probabilistic symbol, and a symbol reminiscent of being in a probable state (even symbol in this embodiment) is a non-probable symbol. Also called.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute a notice effect (for example, a step-up notice effect, a character notice effect, a group notice effect, or a button notice effect) in the effect display device 9 during the display of the effect symbol variation. A notice effect setting process is executed to determine (step S8002).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the displayed flag is set (step S8002A), and if it is not set, that is, if the “character” hold display is not being displayed, the suggestion effect is displayed. The suggestion effect execution lottery for determining the presence or absence of execution is performed (step S8002B). Specifically, the presence / absence of execution of the suggestion effect is determined using the suggestion effect execution lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram of a suggestion effect execution lottery table. In the suggestion effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 52, the selection ratio with respect to presence / absence of the suggestion effect is associated with each character change plan presence / absence. When there is a hold display that can change the character (when a character change pattern is stored in any storage area), the character change schedule is “Yes”, and there is no hold display that can change the character (some The character change schedule is “None” when the character change pattern is not stored in the storage area.

  For example, when the character change schedule is “Yes”, execution of the suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 80%, and not executed is determined at a rate of 20%. When the character change schedule is “none”, execution of the suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and not executed at a rate of 95%.

  In addition, it is good also as determining the presence or absence of execution of a suggestion effect in a different ratio based on the total number of pending storage. For example, the suggestion effect execution rate may be higher as the total number of pending storages increases, and conversely, the execution rate of the suggestion effect may be higher as the total number of reserved storages is smaller.

  In the suggestion effect execution lottery, when it is determined to execute the suggestion effect (Y in step S8002C), execution of the suggestion effect is started (step S8002D). Specifically, a character display such as “It may be good to collect up to 8 holds” is performed (see FIG. 56). In addition, the suggestion effect of a different aspect may be performed according to the effect mode currently controlled. The suggestion effect started here ends when the change ends or the total pending storage number becomes “8”.

  In step S8002A, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8003 when the displayed flag is set. Thus, when there is a pending display whose display mode has changed to “character”, the suggestion effect cannot be executed. Note that, even when the total pending storage number is already “8”, the processing of steps S8002B to S8002D may not be executed.

  In addition, it is good also as a some production | presentation aspect being provided as the production | presentation aspect of suggestion presentation. In that case, it is good also as changing the selection ratio of the production | presentation aspect of a suggestion effect based on whether the execution object of character change is a hold display or an active display. Further, the selection ratio of the effect mode of the suggestive effect may be varied based on whether there is a hold display or an active display that can change the character.

  Further, when the number of continuous fluctuations is close to a predetermined number (in this example, a multiple of 20) (for example, when there are only one or two more times until the predetermined number), an effect (for example, an effect display) is suggested. The device 9 displays a suggestion image 55B (see FIG. 57 (5)) that suggests that there is little time until the predetermined number of times, outputs a predetermined sound effect, or emits a lamp, LED, or the like). In the case where it is configured to be executable, for example, when it is determined in step S8002B that the suggestion effect is to be executed, first, a character display such as “may hold up to 8 holds” may be displayed (see FIG. 56). When the number of continuous fluctuations is close to a predetermined number, a character display such as “may be continued 20 times continuously” is further performed (see FIG. 57). It should be noted that these character displays may be performed simultaneously or alternately. Further, for example, separately from the suggestion effect execution lottery in step S8002B, when the number of continuous fluctuations is close to a predetermined number, an effect indicating that effect may be executed.

  Next, when executing the variation pattern and the notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect (step S8003). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8004).

  FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 53 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  When it is determined to execute the notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect in step S8003.

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

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) The control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect part is executed (step S8005). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8006).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8010).

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the processing during effect design variation (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 first decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step S8101) and decrements the value of the variation time timer by 1 (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8105).

  Next, if it is the start timing of the special pseudo-ream (Y in step S8106), the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to each of the continuous variation counter and the pseudo-ream counter indicating the number of special pseudo-reams (step S8107). Then, in accordance with the value of the continuous fluctuation counter, control for displaying an image indicating the number of continuous fluctuations on the effect display device 9 is performed (step S8108).

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S8106), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S8107).

  When the process of steps S8106 to S8108 is executed and a special pseudo-series that is difficult to recognize that re-variation is being performed compared to other pseudo-series is started, it is displayed on the effect display device 9. Therefore, the player can be made to recognize that the next variation display has started. With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the production effect synergistically with the production related to continuous fluctuation and the pseudo-ream. In particular, it is possible to enhance the production effect by utilizing the characteristics of the special pseudo-ream. In this embodiment, when the variable display is finished by the processing of steps S8302A to S8302C described later, the number of times that the special pseudo-ream is executed is subtracted from the number of continuous fluctuations, so that it is actually counted as the number of continuous fluctuations. I don't mean.

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Accordingly, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, and therefore the processing of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. Instead, the process proceeds to step S8305.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (offset symbol, jackpot symbol) (step S8302). Then, the effect control CPU 101 deletes the active display (step S8302A), and ends the suggestion effect execution if it is executed (step S8302B). Note that the case where the suggestion effect is executed at this timing is a case where execution of the suggestion effect is started at the start of fluctuation, but up to eight reserved memories are not accumulated.

  After that, if neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, if the off symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the CPU 101 for effect control. Moves on to step S8320A.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (step S8304). The completed flag and the active changeable flag are reset (step S8304A). If the flag is displayed, the display of the special background is terminated (that is, the special effect is terminated) (step S8304B). In addition, when the displayed flag is set at this timing, or when the special effect is being executed, the display mode of the hold display or the active display is changed to “character” in the variation to end the execution. It is. In addition, the case where the active changeable flag is set at this timing is a case where up to eight reserved memories are not accumulated due to a change to end the execution.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 receives a big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that a big hit start designation command has been received or a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command indicating that a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command has been received. It is confirmed whether the reception flag is set (step S8305). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the CPU 101 for effect control resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306), and according to the fanfare effect. A process table is selected (step S8307). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S8308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) According to the data 1, the movable member control data 1), the production device (the production display device 9 as the production component, various lamps as the production component, the speaker 27 as the production component, and the movable member 78 as the production component and production. The blades 79a and 79b) are controlled (step S8309). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S8310).

  When it is determined that neither big hit nor small hit is made (N in Step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 continuously changes if the value of the pseudo-ream counter is 1 or more (Y in Step S8320A). The value of the pseudo continuous counter is subtracted from the counter (step S8320B) and the pseudo continuous counter is reset (step S8320C).

  By executing the processing of steps S8320A to S8320C, it is possible to achieve consistency between the value of the continuous fluctuation counter and the number of times the fluctuation display is actually executed continuously, and the fluctuation display is actually executed continuously. It is possible to make it easier to recognize the number of times played.

  In this embodiment, when the next fluctuation display is started, the number of continuous fluctuations after the subtraction of the number of special pseudo-reams is displayed by the process in step S3607a. Sometimes the number of continuous fluctuations after adjustment may be displayed. In addition, for example, when an effect or the like (for example, a full screen effect or a blackout effect) such that the display of the number of continuous fluctuations cannot be visually recognized is executed, the adjusted number of continuous fluctuations is displayed. Thus, the uncomfortable feeling due to the adjustment may be reduced.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8311). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process or the fourth symbol process (for example, as shown in step S811 in FIG. 39, the variation pattern). The fluctuation pattern command reception flag may be reset immediately after confirming the command reception flag). However, for example, because the symbol variation designation command is referred to in both the effect control process and the fourth symbol process, as shown in this embodiment, the effect symbol variation stop process or the like at the end of the variation. It is desirable to reset at the end of the big hit or at the end of the big hit effect processing. Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8312).

  FIG. 56 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the effect display device 9 in the case where a character change occurs due to the total number of pending storage being a predetermined number. The display example shown in FIG. 56 shows a display example of the effect display device 9 for each timing for each effect mode being controlled.

  First, the character change in the production mode A will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 56 (A1), when the hold display 54A is displayed in “red”, a new change is started and the suggestive effect 54B is started (see FIG. 50). A character change pattern is stored in the start winning command storage area corresponding to the hold display 54A. At this time, the player is informed by the mode display 54C that the display mode is controlled to the effect mode A, and the hold display 54A is displayed in “red” which is easy to change the character in the effect mode A. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a character change will occur, and to promote the active launch of a game ball.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 56 (A2), a start winning is generated and a new hold display 54D is displayed. At this time, since the total pending storage number is “8”, the suggestion effect is ended (see FIG. 46). Then, as shown in FIG. 56 (A3), the display mode of the hold display 54A is changed to “character” and the display of the special background is started (see FIG. 46).

  Next, the character change in the production mode B will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 56 (B1), when all the hold displays including the hold display 54A are displayed in “white”, a new change is started and the suggestive effect 54B is started (FIG. 56). 50). A character change pattern is stored in the start winning command storage area corresponding to the hold display 54A. At this time, the player is informed by the mode display 54C that the effect mode B is controlled, and all the on-hold indications are displayed in “white” that is easy to change in the effect mode B. In addition, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the occurrence of the character change, and to promote the active launch of the game ball.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 56 (B2), a start winning is generated and a new hold display 54D is displayed. At this time, since the total pending storage number is “8”, the suggestion effect is ended (see FIG. 46). Then, as shown in FIG. 56 (B3), the display mode of the hold display 54A is changed to “character” and the display of the special background is started (see FIG. 46).

  In addition to the example shown in FIG. 56, for example, when the total number of reserved storage becomes “8”, an effect effect (for example, part or all) may be exerted on the effect display (for example, An action effect such as a lightning strike on the hold display may be executed, and the display form of the specific hold display may be changed to “character” following the action effect. In this case, an action effect with a different effect mode may be executed according to the effect mode (or the effect effect is executed with any of a plurality of types of effect modes). The action effect may be an aspect in which an image of a character or the like is displayed so as to act on the hold effect, or an aspect in which the movable object is operated so as to act on the hold effect.

  As shown in FIG. 56, the effect display device 9 displays a continuous fluctuation count image 55 indicating the number of continuous fluctuations, and is configured to recognize the continuous fluctuation count.

  FIG. 57 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the effect display device when a character change occurs when the number of continuous fluctuations reaches a predetermined number.

  As shown in FIG. 57 (1), when a start prize is generated during the demonstration display (that is, in a state where the variation display of the effect symbol is not executed and the stored storage is not stored), the effect display device 9 Production symbol variation display is started (FIG. 57 (2)). At this time, a “continuous once” character display continuous variation count image 55 indicating that the continuous variation count is one is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 57 (3), the next variable display is not started unless the hold memory is stored when the variable display stops. However, as shown in FIG. 57 (4), if the winning prize occurs before the grace period (here, 5 seconds because of the production mode B) elapses after the fluctuation display is stopped, the continuous fluctuation continues. It is determined that the number of continuous fluctuations is 2, and the continuous fluctuation number image 55 of “continuous twice” character display indicating that the number of continuous fluctuations is two is displayed. In the example of FIG. 57, the mode display 54C can recognize that it is the production mode B, but in addition to this, for example, a grace period set according to the production mode or a remaining period of the grace period Etc. may be displayed. Similarly, the remaining period of the special grace period may be displayed for the special grace period.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 57 (5), when the number of continuous fluctuations reaches 19 and is close to the predetermined number of times (multiple of 20) that the privilege is given, it is suggested that such a state is present. A suggestion image 55B of character display saying “It may be good to continue for 20 consecutive times” is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 57 (6), when the number of continuous fluctuations is 20, as a privilege, the display mode of the hold display 54A is changed to “character” as shown in FIG. Control for starting display of the background is performed.

  In addition to the example shown in FIG. 57, for example, when the number of continuous fluctuations is a multiple of 20, an action effect that acts on the hold display (may be part or all) may be executed, Subsequent to the action effect, the display mode of the specific hold display may be changed to “character”. Further, in this case, the same effect may be executed as when the total pending storage number is “8”, or a different effect may be executed.

  FIG. 58 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the effect display device in the case where the special pseudo-ream is executed when the continuous variation is continued.

  As shown in FIGS. 58 (1) and (2), when the variation display of the effect symbol is started and the number of continuous executions is the sixth, “continuous 6” indicating that the number of continuous variations is six. The “continuous fluctuation count” image 55 of the “time” character display is displayed. In the example of FIG. 58, the variation display of the effect symbol started in FIG. 58 (2) is stopped and displayed in FIG. 58 (7).

  As shown in FIGS. 58 (3) and 58 (4), if the temporary stop display and re-change of the effect symbol are performed by the special pseudo-ream before the change-display of the effect symbol is stopped, the re-variation by the special pseudo-ream In response to this, a continuous variation count image 55 of “7 consecutive times” character display indicating that 1 is added to the continuous variation count is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 58 (5) and (6), when the temporary stop display and re-variation of the second effect symbol are performed by the special pseudo-ream, according to the second re-variation by the special pseudo-ream. Then, a continuous variation count image 55 of “8 continuous display” characters indicating that the continuous variation count is further incremented by 1 is displayed. In the example of FIG. 58, the number of held displays does not decrease even if re-variation by a special pseudo-ream is executed, but the number is temporarily reduced, and an adjustment is made for consistency with the actual held memory later ( In other words, the temporarily reduced hold display may be restored).

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 58 (7) and 58 (8), after the variable display is stopped, when a new variable display is started, the pseudo continuous number is subtracted from the number of continuous fluctuations (that is, the actual fluctuations). (Adjustment for consistency with the number of times has been performed) A continuous fluctuation number image 55 of “7 consecutive times” indicating the actual number of continuous fluctuations after adjustment is displayed.

  FIG. 59 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the effect display device when the opening suggestion effect is executed when the continuous variation is continued. The display example shown in FIG. 59 is shown for each effect mode of the opening suggestion effect.

  In the example of FIGS. 59 (A1) to (A4), as shown in FIGS. 59 (A1) and (A2), when the variation display of the effect symbols is started and the number of continuous executions is the sixth, A continuous variation frequency image 55 of “6 consecutive times” character display indicating that the variation frequency is 6 is displayed. At this time, the number of reserved memories is zero.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 59 (A3), when the opening suggestion effect is started in the first effect mode, the small size hit symbol “◯” and the symbol “x” are alternately displayed. An effect display 56A is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 59 (A4), when the off symbol “x” is stopped and displayed, it is notified that the variable winning ball device 15 does not change to the open state.

  On the other hand, in the example of FIGS. 59B1 to 59B, as shown in FIGS. 59B1 and 59B, when the effect symbol variation display is started and the number of continuous executions is the 18th. Then, a continuous variation count image 55 of “18 continuous variations” indicating that the continuous variation count is 18 is displayed. At this time, the number of reserved memories is zero.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 59 (B3), when the opening suggestion effect is started in the second effect mode, the mode display 54C and the continuous variation count image 55 are temporarily not displayed, and an effect display is added. An open suggestion effect display 56B is displayed in which the large size hit symbol “◯” and the off symbol “x” are alternately displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 59 (B4), the winning symbol “◯” is stopped and displayed, and the character display “opening!” Is displayed, so that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 changes to the open state. Is notified.

  As shown in FIG. 59, the opening suggestion effect of the second effect mode is a flashy mode compared to the opening suggestion effect of the first effect mode, so that the interest is improved if executed at an appropriate timing. However, depending on the timing, there is a risk that it will be less interesting. Therefore, in this embodiment, the player's interest in continuous fluctuations that change according to the number of continuous fluctuations and the continuation status of continuous fluctuations that change according to the number of reserved memories (for example, whether or not it is likely to be interrupted). The execution ratio is different depending on the

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the counting means for counting the number of times that the variable display is continuously executed as the continuous number, and that the continuous number counted by the counting means has reached a specific number. And a privilege granting means for granting a privilege (for example, execution of character change).

  In addition, the counting means can count as a continuous number of times when the next variable display is started until the specific period (for example, a grace period) elapses after the variable display ends. A changeable specific period setting means is further provided. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest by making variable display easy to execute continuously, and prevent the interest from being lowered because it is not easy to continuously execute variable display. be able to.

  In this embodiment, a player operation means (for example, a push button 120 or a stick controller 122) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the specific period setting means is based on an operation on the player operation means. The specific period can be changed (for example, the grace period can be changed by changing the effect mode). Therefore, the game performance can be adjusted according to the player's preference.

  Note that manager operating means that can be operated by the manager of the gaming machine (for example, operating means such as the push button 120 and operating means such as a switch provided inside the gaming machine (which can be operated only by the administrator)) are provided. The specific period setting means may change the specific period based on an operation on the manager operation means. By doing so, the game performance can be adjusted according to the preference of the administrator of the gaming machine.

  Moreover, you may make it a privilege provision means provide a different privilege according to which of the specific period of several types is set. By doing so, a privilege according to the setting state can be given, and the effect of production can be improved. In addition, the privilege to be given may be one in which other effects related to a variation display mode or display result such as a character change are executed, or an effect not related (for example, display of a predetermined image or Music reproduction etc.) may be executed, or the player may be able to change the production settings such as the production mode. In addition, a two-dimensional code for accessing a server that provides image content and music content is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the player can download desired image content and music content to the information terminal. Alternatively, a predetermined number of game balls may be paid out.

  In addition, a game state control unit that can control a gaming state (for example, a low base state or a high base state) is provided, and the specific period setting unit depends on which of a plurality of types of gaming states is controlled. A specific period may be set. By doing so, it is possible to improve the presentation effect for each gaming state.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the suggestion effect which suggests that the continuous frequency | count counted by the counting means is a state close | similar to a specific frequency (For example, the suggestion including the character display of "it may be good to continue for 20 continuous times"). A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing display of the image 55B (see FIG. 57 (5)) is provided. Therefore, it can be noted that the specific number of times is reached, and the production effect can be improved.

  In this embodiment, a variable display (for example, a pseudo-continuous effect) is executed a predetermined number of times after the temporary display is stopped after the variable display is started until the display result is derived and displayed. A possible re-variable display executing means is provided, and the counting means can count the number of times the re-variable display is executed as a continuous number. Therefore, the production effect can be enhanced synergistically by the production related to the number of consecutive times and the re-variable display.

  In this embodiment, the re-variable display executing means can execute a plurality of types of re-variable display (for example, a normal pseudo-ream and a special pseudo-ream, see FIG. 7) with different effects. Depending on the effect of the revariable display, whether or not to count the number of times the revariable display is executed as a continuous number is different (for example, in the case of a special pseudo-ream, the number of pseudo-reams is counted as the number of continuous variations To do). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect in accordance with the revariable display mode.

  In this embodiment, the counting means subtracts the number of times the re-variable count counted in the variable display is executed from the continuous count after the variable display with the re-variable display is completed. Therefore, it is possible to easily grasp the continuous number of times that the variable display is actually executed continuously.

  Further, in this embodiment, variable display executing means capable of executing variable display based on the entry of a game medium into a variable winning device (for example, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second start winning port 17), Variable winning device control means for controlling the variable winning device to an open state in which a game medium can easily enter, and a predetermined effect that indicates that the variable winning device is controlled to be opened (for example, an opening suggestion effect). Production execution means. Then, the predetermined performance executing means is executing when the number of consecutive times counted by the counting means is likely to be interrupted (for example, when the total number of reserved storage is 0 or 1, or when the total number of reserved storage is 0) For example, when the remaining fluctuation time of the fluctuation display is less than a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) (see FIGS. 48 and 59). Therefore, when the number of consecutive times counted by the counting means is likely to be interrupted, by executing a predetermined effect, the variable winning device is changed to an open state, and the game medium can easily enter (that is, variable display can be easily performed). It can be suggested that the production effect can be enhanced.

  Further, in this embodiment, the predetermined effect execution means can execute the predetermined effect at a different rate according to the number of continuous times (for example, when the number of continuous fluctuations is 10 times or more, compared to when it is less than 10 times). Thus, the ratio of executing the opening suggestion effect is high (see FIG. 48). Therefore, the execution ratio of the predetermined effect can be varied according to the degree of interest with respect to the continuous fluctuation that is considered to change depending on the number of consecutive times, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the predetermined effect execution means can execute the predetermined effect so that the proportion of which of the plurality of types of effect modes is executed differs depending on the number of consecutive times ( For example, when the number of continuous fluctuations is 10 times or more, the ratio of executing the opening suggestion effect of the second effect mode is higher than when it is less than 10 times (see FIG. 48). Therefore, depending on the degree of interest with respect to continuous fluctuations that are considered to change depending on the number of consecutive times, it is possible to vary the effect mode of the predetermined effect and improve the effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, information (for example, a jackpot determination random number for variable display) based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area (for example, the first starting winning port 13 and the second starting winning ports 14, 17). (Random R), jackpot type determination random number (Random 1), variation pattern type determination random number (Random 2) and variation pattern determination random number (Random 3)) are limited to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 8) Are provided with hold storage means (for example, a first hold storage buffer and a second hold storage buffer) that can be stored as hold storage information. The counting means can count and store the number of consecutive times when the next variable display is started after the end of the variable display until a specific period (for example, a grace period) elapses. After a specific period of time has elapsed since the end of the variable display, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area (for example, an invalid start winning has occurred) in a state where the number of reserved stored information has reached the upper limit. Even when the next variable display is started, it can be counted as the continuous number of times. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the degree of discouragement caused by the game medium passing through the starting area (that is, the occurrence of an invalid starting prize) in a state where the stored storage information that has been stored reaches the upper limit number, and the production effect can be reduced. Can be increased.

  Further, in this embodiment, a specific effect (for example, a special grace effect) can be executed based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area in a state where the stored storage information has reached the upper limit. Specific production execution means is provided. Therefore, the effect of production can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, the counting means has a special period after the variable display is ended based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area in a state where the stored storage information reaches the upper limit number. When the next variable display is started before the grace period (for example, the grace period and the special grace period) elapses, it is possible to count the number of consecutive times. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the degree of discouragement caused by the game medium passing through the starting area (that is, the occurrence of an invalid starting prize) in a state where the stored storage information that has been stored reaches the upper limit number, and the production effect can be reduced. Can be increased.

  The counting means counts as a continuous number of times regardless of the start timing of the next variable display, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area in a state where the stored storage information has reached the upper limit. It may be possible to do this. Also by doing so, the degree of discouragement caused by the game medium passing through the starting area (that is, the occurrence of the invalid starting prize) in the state where the stored storage information that has been stored reaches the upper limit number can be eased. It is possible to enhance the production effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, the special period varies depending on the number of times that the game medium has passed through the start area in a state where the stored storage information that has been stored reaches the upper limit (for example, an invalid start winning occurs. Each time you add a special grace period of 10 seconds). Therefore, during the special period, the degree of discouragement caused by the game medium having passed through the start area a plurality of times (that is, a plurality of invalid start winnings occurred) in a state where the stored storage information that has been stored has reached the upper limit is alleviated. It is possible to enhance the production effect.

  In this embodiment, it is possible to perform variable display of the first identification information (for example, variable display of the first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (for example, variable display of the second special symbol). The counting means can continue counting the number of consecutive times based on the fact that the variable display of the second identification information is executed after the variable display of the first identification information is completed (for example, the first special information When either the symbol variation display or the second special symbol variation display is executed, it is determined that the continuous variation continues), when the number of consecutive times is counted based on the variable display of the first identification information The advantage differs depending on when the number of consecutive times is counted based on the variable display of the second identification information. Therefore, it is possible to focus on which one of the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and the production effect can be improved.

  Further, a point granting unit that grants points according to the number of consecutive times counted by the counting unit, and a privilege granting unit that grants a privilege based on the fact that the points given by the point granting unit have reached a predetermined number of points. The point providing means is more capable of counting the number of consecutive times based on the variable display of the second identification information than when the number of consecutive times is counted based on the variable display of the first identification information. Points can be awarded (for example, 1 point is awarded when a continuous change is made by the change display of the first special symbol, and 2 points are given when a continuous change is made by the change display of the second special symbol. (See FIG. 60). By doing so, it is possible to focus on which one of the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and it is possible to improve the production effect.

  In this embodiment, “variable display is executed continuously” is not limited to the state in which the stored storage information for starting the next variable display is stored when one variable display is completed. The state in which the next variable display is started after the end of one variable display and the specific period or special period elapses, or the state in which the variable display is started when a specific condition is satisfied (for example, stored This is a concept including a state in which the next variable display is started regardless of the start timing based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area in a state where the reserved storage information has reached the upper limit number.

  Further, in this embodiment, information relating to variable display (in this example, a jackpot determination random number (random R), a jackpot type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination Random number for use (random 3 value) is stored as reserved storage information (in this example, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer), and the reserved storage information stored in the reserved storage means On-hold display means for performing the corresponding on-hold display (in this example, the portion for executing step S3510 in the production control microcomputer 100) and change effect execution means capable of changing the display mode of the on-hold display (in this example, effect The step of executing steps S635 and S3707 in the control microcomputer 100), and the change effect execution means holds Based on the fact that a specific number (8 in this example) of the stored storage information is stored in the memory means, the first mode (“white” in this example) or the player is more advantageous than the first mode. The display mode of the hold display displayed in the second mode (in this example, “blue” or “red”) can be changed to a specific mode (in this example, “character”) (in this example, for effect control) By executing step S3707, the microcomputer 100 displays the hold mode from the “white” that is the first mode or the “character” that is the specific mode from the “blue” or “red” that is the second mode. Can be changed).

  In this embodiment, the fact that the total number of reserved storage is a specific number (eight) is defined as “a specific number of reserved storage information is stored in the storage unit”, but is not limited thereto. The fact that at least one of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number becomes a specific number (for example, four) may be regarded as “a specific number of reserved memory information is stored in the reserved storage means”. .

  In this embodiment, the presence / absence of the character change in each hold display is determined at the start winning prize (the change pattern including information on the presence / absence of the character change is selected at the start winning prize), but the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. For example, when the total number of pending storage reaches a specific number (8), the pending storage satisfying a predetermined condition (for example, big hit hold, probability variable big hit hold, small hit hold, super reach hold) is stored Alternatively, the hold display corresponding to the hold storage may be changed to a specific mode at a predetermined rate (for example, 100%).

  Moreover, about the mode of a change of the display mode of a hold display, it is not restricted to what is predetermined. For example, it is possible to determine whether or not to change the display mode at a predetermined timing (for example, a hold display shift timing), and to change the display mode based on the determination result.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the total number of reserved storage becomes a specific number (eight) when the on-hold display or the active display capable of changing the character is displayed (or the continuous number is the specific number (20 In this case, the character change can always be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if the total number of pending storages reaches a specific number (8) (or even if the number of consecutive times reaches a specific number (a multiple of 20)), a predetermined condition (for example, a character change execution target) The hold display is displayed in a predetermined display mode, and the hold number of the hold memory (the number stored in the hold memory) that is the character change execution target is a predetermined value) If the above condition is not satisfied, the execution of the character change may be restricted. Specifically, even if the total number of pending storages reaches a specific number (8) (or even if the number of consecutive times reaches a specific number (multiple of 20)), the display of the pending display that is the object of character change execution Although the mode is scheduled to change to “red” in the future, the character change may not be executed when the mode is currently “white” or “blue”. Moreover, even if the total number of reserved storages becomes eight immediately after the reserved storage, which is the character change execution target, is stored in the seventh (for example, before the display of the hold is shifted), the character change is not executed. Alternatively, the execution timing may be delayed to a predetermined timing (for example, a timing after the hold display is shifted twice). Also, for example, when controlled to a specific gaming state or a specific production mode, even if the total number of pending storage reaches eight (or the number of consecutive times reaches a specific number (multiple of 20)) Also, the character change may not be executed.

  Further, if a character change is executed during execution of a specific effect (for example, reach effect), the effect of the specific effect may be reduced. Therefore, when the total number of pending storage reaches a specific number (8) during execution of a specific effect (or when the number of consecutive times reaches a specific number (multiple of 20)), the execution of character changes is restricted. It is good to do. For example, the restriction may be made by prohibiting the execution of the character change, or the restriction may be made by delaying the execution timing of the character change.

  Further, as described above, according to this embodiment, the hold display displayed according to the first mode (already displayed in the first mode (no change to the second mode), or In this example, the display mode is “white” and the display mode is “blue” or “ On-hold display that does not change to “red” (change pattern type: first change pattern type) If the gaming machine is not used as the display mode after the change as in this embodiment, Is not the first mode, but there is no “pending display scheduled to be changed to the first mode in the future”, but if the first mode is a gaming machine used as the display mode after the change, It is not the first aspect but will be changed to the first aspect in the future The stop display is also included in the “pending display displayed by the first mode”.) The holding display displayed by the second mode (already displayed by the second mode). (There is no scheduled change to the first mode), or the pending display that is not currently in the second mode but is scheduled to be changed to the second mode in the future. ”Or“ red ”on-hold display, or the current status is“ white ”but the display mode is scheduled to change to“ blue ”or“ red ”in the future (change pattern type: second change pattern type to second change pattern type) 7 change pattern type))) can be changed to a specific mode (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the change in character in the first change pattern type as the change display pattern in the effect mode A. Character change patterns (PT2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B) in the second change pattern type to the seventh change pattern type can be selected at a higher rate than the turn (PT1B), see FIGS. .) As a result, the display mode can be changed to the specific mode when the number of reserved memories reaches the specific number, so that the effect can be improved. In addition, it is possible to promote the launch of a game ball for a player who expects a change to a specific mode, and to improve the operating rate of the game machine.

  Further, as described above, according to this embodiment, the hold display displayed according to the second mode (already displayed in the second mode (no planned change to the first mode), or This is a hold display that is not currently in the second mode but is scheduled to be changed to the second mode in the future.In this example, a hold display whose display mode is already “blue” or “red”, or the current state is “white” ”, But at a higher rate than the hold display (change pattern type: second change pattern type to seventh change pattern type) scheduled to change to“ blue ”or“ red ”in the future. Hold display displayed in the first mode (already displayed in the first mode (no planned change to the second mode), or the current status is not the first mode but will change to the first mode in the future) In this example, the display mode is “white”. In the future, the display mode is scheduled to change to “blue” or “red” (change pattern type: first change pattern type) Note that, as in this embodiment, the first mode is changed after the change. If it is a gaming machine that is not used as a display mode, there is no “pending display scheduled to be changed to the first mode in the future, although the current status is not the first mode.”) The display mode can be changed to a specific mode. (In this example, the microcomputer 100 for effect control uses the character change patterns (PT2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B), the character change pattern (PT1B) in the first change pattern type can be selected at a higher rate (see FIGS. 36 and 41). It was. Thereby, the feeling of expectation with respect to the hold display of the first aspect can be enhanced, and a reduction in the effect of the presentation can be prevented. In addition, it is possible to promote the launch of a game ball for a player who expects a change to a specific mode, and to improve the operating rate of the game machine.

  In this embodiment, a single display mode (first mode: “white”, specific mode: “character”) is provided as the first mode and the specific mode. Instead of this, a plurality of display modes may be provided as the first mode or the specific mode. In addition, a plurality of display modes (“blue” and “red”) are provided as the second mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a single display mode is provided as the second mode. It is good as well. Moreover, the display mode used as the first mode, the second mode, and the specific mode may be different for each effect mode.

  In this embodiment, the first mode is not used as the display mode after the change (the change pattern that changes from other display modes to “white” is not provided). It is not limited. For example, the display mode other than the first mode may be changed to the first mode.

  In this embodiment, the “specific number” is the upper limit number (8) of the total number of pending storages, and the “specific number” is a multiple of 20. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any number is possible. It's okay.

  In this embodiment, a configuration in which a privilege is given to a gaming machine equipped with the sorting device 200 based on the fact that the continuous number of times that the variable display is continuously executed reaches a specific number of times is applied. However, this configuration can also be applied to a gaming machine that does not include the sorting device 200.

  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, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc., 1 is used when the change is started. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach is not reach, 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 sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be 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.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the 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. You may mount on one board | 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 27, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits another command (for example, FIG. 4). The sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 5 or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). A control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

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

  In the above embodiment, the game machine uses a game medium as an example. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media, and a game ball The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that encloses game media such as the above and gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

  Also, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine controlled to the probable change state after the big hit game is shown based on the fact that the big hit type is a probable big hit or a normal big hit and the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. It is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game. The configuration described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to be in a probable state after completion.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14, 17 2nd starting winning port 18c Total pending storage display unit 18d Active display unit 20 Special variable winning unit Ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP
200 Sorting device

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display,
Counting means for counting the number of times the variable display is continuously executed as a continuous number;
Based on the fact that the number of consecutive times counted by the counting means has reached a specific number, a privilege granting means for granting a privilege;
A holding storage means capable of storing information relating to variable display based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area as holding storage information up to a predetermined upper limit number ;
Display means for displaying the number of consecutive times counted by the counting means ,
The counting means includes
When the next variable display starts from the end of the variable display until the specific period elapses, it can be counted as a continuous number of times,
Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area while the stored storage information has reached the upper limit number, the next variable display starts after the specific period has elapsed after the variable display has ended. Even if the game is played, it can be counted as a continuous number of times.

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