JP6529720B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  As generally known as this type of game machine, it is based on the fact that the start condition is established after the game medium (game ball) passes through the start area (start winning opening) provided in the game area. Display of the variable display of the identification information derived on the variable display (special symbol display, effect display device) that variably displays (also referred to as "variable display") a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) capable of identifying each When the result is a specific display result (big hit display result), there is one that controls to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous for the player.

  Among such gaming machines, there have been devices which are capable of changing gaming information (for example, screen brightness, lamp brightness, volume, character size, feature speed, etc.) related to a game while waiting for a customer (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-101501).

JP 2012-85858 A (paragraph number 0099)

  However, in patent document 1 mentioned above, since it was possible to change a setup about each of a plurality of information relevant to a game, there was a possibility that a burden of processing of production control might become large.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of changing the game information related to the game without increasing the processing load of the effect control.

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing a game,
Display means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, effect display device 9) capable of displaying game information (effect symbol, hold display) relating to the game;
24. Display control means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, S738 and S749 in FIG. 24, S609 and S612 in FIG. 25, and S618, S620 and S622 in FIG. 26) for display control of the display means.
The display control means
Game information of the first mode ("left", "middle", "right" effect symbol display areas 91, 92, 93 in the effect symbol display area, the hold display displayed on the total hold memory display unit 18c) The first display mode (symbol) of FIG. 14 (a), and the first display mode of FIG. 14 (c) (Hold on display)),
The game information of the first aspect is displayed in a mode that is easier to visually recognize than the first display mode (variation is displayed in the enlargement effect symbol display areas 910, 920, 930 of "left", "middle", "right") In the second display mode (FIG. 14 (b (b)), the game information of the second mode is displayed in the same mode as the first display mode, while the enlargement effect display, the enlargement hold display displayed on the enlargement summation hold storage display unit 180c). ) second display mode (symbol), as shown in the second display mode (hold display)), to a switchable display mode (FIG. 16 in FIG. 14 (d), the if there is a display mode switching operation The display mode is switched to either the first display mode or the second display mode.
The gaming information of the first aspect and the gaming information of the second aspect are common gaming information,
Among the gaming information of the first aspect and the gaming information of the second aspect, it is possible to execute a notice of notification about a game using the gaming information of the first aspect,
The display control means performs display control so that the gaming information of the first aspect does not hide the gaming information of the second aspect ,
The apparatus further comprises a hold storage unit capable of storing information on variable display as hold storage information,
The display control means displays a number of pending displays corresponding to the number of the pending storage information as the game information of the first aspect,
The display mode of the hold display includes a normal mode, a special mode, and a special mode,
The special mode includes a first special mode and a second special mode with a high degree of expectation controlled to an advantageous state more advantageous to the player than the first special mode,
It further comprises a suggestion effect execution means for performing a suggestion effect that suggests that the display mode of the pending display changes.
The suggestion effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a first indication effect in which the display mode of the hold display changes after the effect and a second indication effect in which the display mode of the hold display does not change after the effect,
When the hold display is displayed in the special mode, the second suggestion effect can be performed at a higher frequency than when the hold display is not displayed in the special mode,
When the display mode of the hold display changes with the pattern displayed by changing the hold display from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode, the first display without displaying the hold display in the special mode In the special mode or the pattern displayed in the second special mode, the hold display is displayed in the second special mode at a higher rate than when the display mode of the hold display changes.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to switch the display mode without increasing the processing load of the effect control.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
The game information of the first aspect and the game information of the second aspect are the same game information (variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 91, 92, 93) Information on the same effect pattern and the effect symbol and the small symbol 94. The number of the hold display displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c and the number of the hold display displayed on the number-of-hold display unit 95 is information on the same hold storage).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably facilitate visual recognition by confirming the game information of the first aspect.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2),
The system further comprises preview notification means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, pre-reading effect determination processing of S791 of FIG. 17) for executing advance notification of the game,
The advance notice means includes the game information of the first mode (the hold display displayed on the total hold storage display unit 18c) and the game information of the second mode (the hold display displayed on the hold number display unit 95) Among the above, the advance notice is executed using only the game information of the first aspect (the sum display of the hold display displayed on the total hold storage display unit 18c and the hold display displayed on the hold number display unit 95 The prefetch notice by the prefetch effect determination process shown in FIGS. 23 and 24 is executed on the reserve display displayed on the reserve storage display unit 18c.

  According to such a configuration, the game information of the first aspect which is easy to view can be suitably targeted for the advance notice.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
The display control means enlarges and displays the game information of the first aspect in the second display mode (in the second display mode (symbol) of FIG. 14B, “left”, “middle”, “right In the second display mode (hold display) of FIG. 14 (d), the enlargement effect symbol displayed in the enlargement summation reserve storage display unit 180c. In the first display mode (symbol) of FIG. 14 (a), the game information in the first aspect is changed to an aspect that is more easily visible than the first aspect by “display”). In the first display mode (hold display) of FIG. 14 (c), the hold display displayed on the total hold storage display portion 18c in the first display mode (hold display) of FIG. 14 (c). Visualize by magnifying It is changed to easily embodiments).

  According to such a configuration, the game information of the first aspect can be easily viewed by players of a wide range of ages.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4),
A variable display device (effect display device 9) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (special symbol, effect pattern) capable of identifying each of the items;
Game control means (microcomputer for game control 560) for controlling to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous for the player when the display result of the identification information becomes a specific display result (big hit display result) Equipped
The display control means
The plurality of types of identification information are displayed as the game information of the first aspect in the first display mode (in the first display mode (symbol) of FIG. 14A, “left”, “middle”, “right Varyingly display the effect pattern in the effect pattern display areas 91, 92, 93 of
In the second display mode, the plurality of types of identification information are expanded and displayed so that the expanded plurality of types of identification information do not overlap each other (in a second display mode (symbol) in FIG. 14B) The effect symbols expanded in the “left”, “middle” and “right” enlarged effect symbol display areas 910, 920 and 930 are variably displayed so as not to overlap each other).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the expansion of the identification information from overlapping each other, making it difficult to visually recognize and reducing the interest of the game.

(6) In the gaming machine of (4),
Start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not being executed, and the big hit game is not being executed) A variable display device (effect display device 9) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (special symbol, effect pattern) capable of identifying each of them based on
Game control means (microcomputer for game control 560) for controlling to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous for the player when the display result of the identification information becomes a specific display result (big hit display result),
Holding display means (microcomputer for game control 560, RAM 55, first holding memory buffer, first holding memory) that can store variable display in which the start condition is not yet satisfied as holding memory (first holding memory, second holding memory) (2) with a reserve storage buffer),
The display control means
Hold display capable of specifying the number of hold storages stored in the hold storage means is performed as the game information of the first aspect in the first display mode (a first display mode (hold display in FIG. 14 (c) ), And the hold number is displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c so as to be identifiable.
In the second display mode, the hold display is enlarged, and a plurality of enlarged hold displays are displayed so as not to overlap with each other (in the second display mode (hold display) of FIG. The hold displays enlarged and displayed on the storage display unit 180c are displayed so as not to overlap each other).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the expansion of the reserved displays overlapping each other, making it difficult to visually recognize and reducing the interest of the game.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6),
The display control means performs display control so that the game information of the first aspect does not hide the game information of the second aspect (in the second display mode (symbol) of FIG. 14 (b), “left”, “ In the middle ",""right" enlargement effect symbol display area 910, 920, 930 to fluctuate so that the variation display of the production symbol expanded does not hide the variation display of the small symbol 94)).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the game information of the second aspect from being disturbed.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (7),
Switching operation means (mode switching switch 110) for switching the display mode;
And a game control means (microcomputer for game control 560) for controlling the progress of the game.
The display control means controls the display means based on a command transmitted by the game control means.
The display control means switches the display mode according to the operation of the switching operation means (in the process of S821 to S825 in FIG. 16, when there is a display mode switching operation, the first display mode or the second display) Switch to the mode).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to switch the display mode on the side of the game arcade in accordance with the customer group who plays the game in the game arcade.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8),
The display control means can switch the display mode between the first display mode and the second display mode when a game is not being played (as shown in S 820 of FIG. Mode switching operation is possible).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the burden of display control caused by rapidly switching the display mode while the symbol is changing.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure showing a hit classification table. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of a main board (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the change pattern table used in order to determine a change pattern in a tabular form. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a reservation storage buffer in a microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows timer interruption processing. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening switch passage processing. It is a flow chart which shows production processing at the time of winning a prize. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol normal processing. It is an explanatory view showing an effect screen in the 1st display mode and the 2nd display mode. It is a flow chart which shows production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows display mode control processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a judgment result storage buffer at the time of winning in a microcomputer for effect control. It is an explanatory view showing a pre-reading effect execution decision table and a final display mode decision table. It is an explanatory view showing a look-ahead effect pattern determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a look-ahead effect change timing determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a suggestion production mode determination table. It is a flow chart which shows pre-reading production decision processing. It is a flow chart which shows pre-reading production decision processing. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be other gaming machines such as a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, etc. As long as it is a machine, it may be any game machine.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided so as to be openable and closable in the game frame. The play space is a front frame (not shown) installed openably and closably with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism board (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (games described later And the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. Under the bat supply tray 3, a surplus ball receptacle 4 for storing gaming balls (game media) which can not be accommodated in the bat supply tray 3, and a bat operating handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a bat are provided. ing. In addition, the game board 6 is detachably attached to the back of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body that constitutes it and various components attached to the plate-like body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 where the driven game balls can flow down.

  The member forming the surplus ball tray (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (rod shape) at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is attached a stick controller 122 which can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). In the stick controller 122, a predetermined operation finger (for example, a forefinger or the like) is pressed and pulled in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 122 with the operation hand (for example, left hand or the like). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by pushing or pulling the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. See) is built-in. In addition, a tilting direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 122 or the like. In addition, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

  On the member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation by the player or the like. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the operation performed by the player on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper tray or the like at the installation position of the push button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in the upper and lower positional relationship in the central portion of the upper and lower dishes. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be shifted to either the left or the right in the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the upper and lower positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in the vertical positional relationship, but may be in the horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the stick controller is provided as the operation means operable by the player is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, a simple push button, lever switch, jog dial, etc. may be used as the operation means. Other operation means may be provided.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 capable of fluctuating display (also referred to as variable display) of effect symbols as plural types of identification information capable of identifying each of them is provided. On the display screen of the effect display device 9, the effect pattern consisting of the numbers 0 to 9 is changed and displayed by scrolling vertically in synchronization with the change display of the special symbol. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8a that variably displays the first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying a second special symbol as identification information of the second symbol.

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

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

  When the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result on the second special symbol display 8b When it is derived and displayed, the jackpot display result (combination of big hit symbols) as the specific display result is also derived and displayed on the effect display device 9. As described above, when the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display, it is controlled to the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) as the advantageous state in which the player is given an advantageous value (favorable value).

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, middle symbol among left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (for example, left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stop, swing, scale, shrink or deform in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the display symbols are switched Then, an effect performed in a state where the possibility of the occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect pattern stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitutes a part of the big hit combination, the display in which the fluctuation of the effect pattern not being stopped yet is continuing. It is a display state in which the state or all or part of the production symbols are synchronously changed while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach refers to a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least a part of the variable areas is in a variable display mode. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol stops in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol does not stop in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  And the display production in the reach state is reach production display (reach production). In addition, at the time of reach, there are times when the effect which is different from usual is done with the lamp and the sound. This effect is called reach effect. In addition, when reaching, a character (effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a symbol (effect symbol etc)) is displayed, or a display mode (for example, color etc.) of a background image of the effect display device 9 ) May be changed. This change in the display of the character and the display mode of the background is called reach effect display. Moreover, some reach are set so that a big hit is more likely to occur when they appear, as compared to normal reach (normal reach). Such special reach is called super reach. In addition, the reach includes the normal reach which is a basic reach as a reach other than the special super reach. The normal reach is set so that a big hit is less likely to occur than the super reach.

  In this embodiment, after the reach symbol is formed in the super reach, after a predetermined moving image (for example, a predetermined moving image such as a character moving image) is displayed, the final effect display before the display result derivation display is performed. A complicated effect display is performed to improve the player's sense of expectation such as an effect of scrolling the middle effect pattern during variation. In addition, in the normal reach, after the reach pattern is formed, if the type of background image (image constituting the background of the pattern) is different from the image displayed before reaching the reach state without displaying the above-mentioned moving image. A relatively simple effect display is performed. In such a normal reach, for example, in the scroll state before the stop display of the final stop symbol of the middle symbol, for example, the effect of decelerating the variable display speed from the symbol before any symbol number (number of symbol array) such as 3 symbol front As a result, the final effect display before the display result derivation display is performed. In normal reach, other effects may be displayed.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a that variably displays a first special symbol as identification information capable of identifying each is provided. The first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small-sized display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numerals 0-9. In addition, the second special symbol display (the second special symbol display (second) to the right of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), the second special symbol as identification information that can identify each Variation display unit 8b is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small-sized display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numerals 0-9.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are generically referred to as a special symbol indicator (variation indicator) There is something to do.

  Although this embodiment shows the case where the two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may have only one special symbol display.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (the first execution condition) or the second start condition (the second execution condition) which is the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is After passing (including winning) the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as a starting winning area, the condition for starting variable display (for example, when the number of holding memories is not 0, It is started based on the fact that the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed), and the fluctuation display time (variation time) is When it passes, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. The game ball passing means that the game ball has passed through an area defined as a winning area such as a winning opening or a gate in advance, and includes the concept that the gaming ball has entered the winning opening (winning). It is. Furthermore, deriving and displaying a display result means to stop and display a symbol (example of identification information). In addition, within the range of the predetermined upper limit number about the fluctuation indication where the start condition has not been satisfied yet despite the game ball entering the start area like the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 Storing information is called pending storage. Also, the term such pending storage is also used to indicate (identify) information stored pending.

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first start winning hole 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  Further, below the winning device having the first start winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second starting winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball can be won in the second start winning hole 14 (it becomes easy to get a start prize), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the second starting winning hole 14 than the first starting winning hole 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball does not win the second start winning hole 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the first starting winning hole 13 than the second starting winning hole 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, although it is difficult to win, it may be configured to be able to win (that is, the gaming ball is hard to win). Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b consisting of four indicators for displaying the number of activated winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, ie, the second reserve memory number. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol suspension storage indicator 18b, the number of activated winning balls entering the first start winning opening 13, ie, the first suspension storage number (pending storage is also referred to as start storage or start prize storage). A first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a consisting of four indicators for displaying) is provided. The first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  In the game machine, a hit ball firing device (not shown) which drives the drive motor in response to the player operating the hitting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch the game ball into the game area 7 ) Is provided. The game balls fired from the hit ball launcher enter the game area 7 through the ball hitting rails formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descend the game area 7. If the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, it is possible to start the variable display of the first special symbol (for example, the variable display of the special symbol is ended, the first 1) The first start condition that the variable display of the special symbol can be started is satisfied), the variable display (fluctuation) of the first special symbol is started in the first special symbol display 8a, and the effect display device 9 In, the fluctuation display of the production design is started. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first start winning opening 13. If it is not in a state where variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first number of pending storages is increased by 1 on the condition that the number of first pending storages has not reached the upper limit value.

  If the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, it is possible to start the variable display of the second special symbol (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the second 2) The second start condition that the variable display of the special symbol can be started is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started in the second special symbol display 8b, and the effect display device 9 In, the fluctuation display of the production design is started. That is, the variation display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning opening 14. If it is not in a state where variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second pending storage number is increased by one on the condition that the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the fluctuation display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the fluctuation display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Perform variable display of the effect pattern as the symbol of. The variation display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. In addition, the variation display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8 b and the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display 8b, a big hit is recalled as a big hit display result in the effect display device 9 A combination of such effect patterns is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, an area (total holding storage display unit) 18c displaying the total number (total holding storage number) which is the total of the first holding storage number and the second holding storage number in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9c. Is provided. As described above, by providing the combined hold storage display unit 18c that displays the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of formation of execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied. . Note that the first hold storage display unit for displaying the first hold storage number and the second hold storage display unit for displaying the second hold storage number may be separately provided.

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

  In the jackpot gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 20 is repeatedly and continuously controlled to repeat the open state and the closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeat continuation control is also referred to as round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot types are provided, and when it is determined to be a jackpot, any jackpot type is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, an ordinary symbol display 10 for variably displaying an ordinary symbol capable of identifying each of the effect display devices 9 is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of fluctuating display of the numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display the numbers 0 to 9 (or symbols). Moreover, the small display is formed, for example, in a square shape.

  When the game ball passes the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. Then, when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol. For example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed for a predetermined time, which is disadvantageous for the player for a predetermined number of times. Changes to a player's open position. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls having passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time the game ball passes to the gate 32, that is, whenever the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 increases the number of lighted LEDs by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 where a non-winning hit ball is taken. In the upper left and right upper and lower left of the game area 7, four speakers 27 are provided for producing sound effects and sounds as a predetermined sound output. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

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

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a hit type table. In the hit type table in FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the fluctuation time after the big hit gaming state end, the number of times open in big hit ( The number of rounds) and the open time of each round are shown.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is put into the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds in the open state) has elapsed, or, In response to the establishment of the open end condition that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated, the closed state is established. Then, when the open end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round) where the predetermined upper limit is reached.

  Of the "big hit", after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, there is a high probability of being determined to be a big hit as a special gaming state as compared to the normal state (a normal gaming state which is not a definite change state) The type (classification) of the jackpot that shifts to (abbreviation of probability fluctuation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability variation jackpot”. Further, in the present embodiment, when the special gaming state is controlled to be in a short time state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the representation pattern is shortened as compared with the non-time-short state in addition to the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special game state may be controlled to be in the time saving state independently of the probability change state.

  In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the rendering symbol is shortened, so when it becomes the time saving state, the effective start winning is likely to occur and the big hit game may be performed. Increase.

  In addition, the type (class) of the big hit which does not shift to a definite change state after being controlled by the big hit game state of 15 rounds among "big hit" is called "usually big hit".

  Further, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, accompanying the probability changing state. In some cases, control may be performed to a power control support state that facilitates (higher entry, higher frequency) winning on the device 15.

  Here, the electronic Chu support control will be described. As the electric chew support control, the control (normal symbol shortening control) to reduce the fluctuation time of normal symbol (time from the start of fluctuation display to the derivation display of display result) and derive the display result early (normal symbol shortening control), ordinary symbol Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will hit the symbol (normal symbol probability change control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened Control (control to increase the number of times of release) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the frequency of winning to the second start winning opening 14 As a result, the game ball is more likely to get a start winning (the condition for executing variable display on the special symbol displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is more likely to be established). In addition, when the frequency of winning on the second start winning opening 14 is increased by such control, the frequency of establishment of the second start condition and / or the execution frequency of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state (high frequency state) in which the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control is the number of gaming balls to be paid out as a winning ball according to the winning with respect to the number of firing balls. The ratio "base" is referred to as the "high base state" because it is in a higher state than when the control is not performed. Also, when such control is not performed, it is called "low base state". Further, such control is control for facilitating winning on the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball device 15, ie, the electric tulip, and is called "electric chew support control".

  In this embodiment, the term "high probability state (probability state)" and "low probability state (non-probability state)" are used as terms indicating the state of the big hit probability, and terms as a combination of base states are indicated. , "High base state (power chew support control state)" and "low base state (non-power chew support control state)" are used.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the terms “low probability low base state”, “low probability high base state”, and “high probability high base state” are used as terms indicating the combination of the jackpot probability state and the base state. Use. The "low probability low base state" is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is a low probability state and the base state is a low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is a low probability state and the base state is a high base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is a high probability state and the base state is a high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the jackpots of 15 rounds, a plurality of jackpots, usually a jackpot and a probability variation jackpot, are provided.

  Usually, the big hit is a big hit controlled to the non-probability state, the short time state, and the electronic chew support control state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 round big hit gaming state. The probability variation big hit is a jackpot in which control to shift to a probability variation state, a short time state, and a power tues support control state (high probability high base state) is performed after the end of the 15 round big hit gaming state. In the probability variation big hit, either the condition that the definite change state, the time saving state, or the electronic control support state is performed a predetermined number of times of the variable display 100 times, or the condition that the next big hit occurs, whichever is earlier Continue until the other condition is met. As described above, the number of variable display in which the time saving state continues is also referred to as the time saving number.

  Also, in a normal big hit, the time until the time-shortening state is executed a predetermined number of times of the variable display 100 times, or the condition until the next big hit occurs, whichever is earlier. continue. The normal jackpot may be controlled to be a jackpot controlled to the non-probability state, the non-time-short state, and the power-less support control state (low probability low base state).

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. As shown in FIG. In FIG. 3, the payout control board 37 and the effect control board 80 are also shown. The main substrate 31 is mounted with a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progression control), a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit Including 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by a hardware circuit).

  In addition, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means backed up by a backup power source, a part or all of which is created on a power supply substrate (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). In particular, data indicating at least the gaming state (i.e., the special symbol process flag etc.) according to the control state of the gaming control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  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) the following. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another substrate other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit according to the display result of the variation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit (for example, 65535) are set, and occurs at random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read out is a random number value based on the fact that the start winning is when the numerical data is read out (extracted). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for giving detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. In addition, the solenoid 16 which opens and closes the variable winning prize ball device 15, and the output circuit 59 which drives the solenoid 21 which opens and closes the special variable winning prize ball device 20 which forms the big prize mouth in accordance with the command from the game control microcomputer 560 It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  In addition, the microcomputer 560 for game control, the first special symbol indicator 8a which fluctuates and displays the special symbol, the second special symbol indicator 8b, the normal symbol indicator 10 which fluctuates and displays the ordinary symbol, the first special symbol hold memory The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b and the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 has the effect control microcomputer 100, the ROM 102, the RAM 103, the VDP 109, the I / O port unit 105, and the like. The effect control board 80 also carries a mode switch 110 for switching between a first display mode and a second display mode used to determine the presence or absence of a display mode switching operation in display mode control processing described later. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control of the effect display device 9.

  The effect control command for instructing effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay substrate 77 which allows the signal to pass only in one direction from the main substrate 31 to the effect control substrate 80 from the main substrate 31. Is received and the variable display control of the effect display device 9 is performed, and the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side is performed via the lamp driver substrate 35, and from the speaker 27 via the audio output substrate 70. Perform various kinds of effect control such as controlling the sound output of

  The effect control CPU 101 also receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the trigger sensor 121 via the input port. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the push button 120 has been detected, from the push sensor 124 via the input port. The effect control CPU 101 also receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the stick controller 122 to vibrate by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random R: A random counter for determining whether or not to make a big hit. The random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated from 0 again. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of big hit (type, normal big hit, and any kind of probability variation big hit) and the big hit symbol (for big hit type determination, for big hit symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR 4): It is determined whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR 5): The initial value of random 4 is determined (for random 4 initial value determination).

  In this embodiment, as a big hit that is a specific gaming state, a plurality of types, usually a big hit and a probability variation big hit, are included. Therefore, when it is determined to be a big hit, the type of the big hit is determined to be any of these big hit types based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Furthermore, when the jackpot type is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determination random number.

  In addition, first, the variation pattern type is determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) Determine the fluctuation pattern of As such, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined by the two-step lottery process. The variation pattern type is one in which a plurality of variation patterns are grouped according to the feature of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, in the case of a normal big hit and a probability variation big hit, the variation patterns are classified into a normal reach variation pattern type with normal reach and a super reach variation pattern type with super reach. Such fluctuation pattern types are selected at a predetermined ratio. Further, if it is a loss, it is classified into a normal fluctuation pattern type that is a fluctuation pattern type without a reach, a normal reach fluctuation pattern type, and a super reach fluctuation pattern type.

  In such a variation pattern type, when the display result is out, the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time saving state and the time non-saving state (in the time saving state, compared with the time non-time saving state). When the time saving state is set by setting that the rate at which the variation pattern type having a short variation time such as the normal variation pattern type is selected is set high, compared with the time not being the time saving state. , Fluctuation time is shortened. For example, in the time saving state, in order to shorten the average time of the variation time compared to the time not in the time saving state, the ratio in which the variation pattern type having the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types is set to be high. As a result, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than when not in the short time state. In addition, in the same kind of fluctuation pattern (for example, normal fluctuation), the fluctuation time is shortened by shortening the fluctuation time as compared with the time (for example, 7 seconds) when the time is short (for example, 3 seconds). It becomes short.

  In addition, such fluctuation pattern classification is set by the fact that the selection ratio differs when the number of pending storages of each special symbol which fluctuates indicates more than predetermined number and when it is less than predetermined number, When the number of pending storages of each special symbol to display variable is equal to or more than a predetermined number, the number of pendings reduction control in which the fluctuation time is shortened is executed as compared with the case where the number of pending storages of each special symbol is less than the predetermined number. You may do so. For example, in the pending number reduction control state, the variation pattern type having a short variation time such as the normal variation pattern type is set to be selected at a higher ratio than in the non-pending number reduction control state. The average time of the fluctuation time may be shorter than in the non-holding number reduction control state. Further, in the pending number reduction control, the variation time itself of the variation pattern type may be shortened even when the same variation pattern type is selected, as compared with the case where the pending number reduction control state is not set.

  The variation pattern is not a two-step determination method of determining the variation pattern after determining the variation pattern type, but may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing the big hit determination table and the big hit type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory view showing the big hit 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 jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state which is not a definite change state, that is, a non-probability change state). A big hit determination table used in a normal state (at a non definite change state).

  Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a big hit judgment value in the normal time jackpot determination table, and it is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability variation big hit judgment table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The big hit judgment value set in the big change judgment big hit judgment table is changed to the big hit judgment value (usually called the big hit judgment value or the 1st big hit judgment value) common to the big hit judgment value set in the normal time big hit judgment table Due to the addition of the unique big hit judgment value, a large number (10 times the number) of big hit judgment values (referred to as a positive change time jackpot judgment value or a second big hit judgment value) greater than the probability change time big hit judgment table is set. . As a result, in the probability change state, it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), but the big hit determination random number value is as shown in FIG. If it matches with any of the shown big hit judgment values, it is decided to make it a big hit (usually a big hit or a probability variation big hit) for the special symbol. The “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (percentage) of becoming a big hit.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. FIG. 5 (B) is a case where the jackpot type is determined using the suspension storage (also referred to as the first suspension storage) based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (variation display of the first special symbol is Is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) to be used). FIG. 5C shows the case where the jackpot type is determined using the suspension storage (also referred to as a second suspension storage) based on the game ball winning in the second start winning opening 14 (variation display of the second special symbol is Is a second special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed).

  Each of the special symbol big hit classification determination tables in FIG. 5 (B) and FIG. 5 (C) is a random number for the big hit classification determination (random 1) when it is determined that the variation display result is a big hit symbol. The jackpot type is determined to be either “normal jackpot” or “probable jackpot”, and is referred to determine the jackpot symbol.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B is a numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1, and is a judgment value corresponding to each of “normal big hit” and “probable variation big hit” (big hit type determination Value) is set. The second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5C is a numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1, and is a judgment value corresponding to each of “normal big hit” and “probable variation big hit” (big hit type determination Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit classification determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit design determination value) for determining the big hit symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to "normally big hit" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "3" of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "probable variation big hit" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "7" of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using such a big hit type big hit type determination table, the CPU 56 determines a type corresponding to the big hit type determination value in which the value of random 1 matches as the big hit type, and the value of random 1 matches as a big hit symbol Determine the jackpot design that has been made. Thereby, the big hit type and the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol big hit classification determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol big hit classification determination table in FIG. 5C have the same proportion determined as the probability variation big hit. However, the second special symbol big hit classification determination table of FIG. 5 (C) may have a higher probability of being determined as a probability variation big hit than the first special symbol big hit classification determination table of FIG. 5 (B) . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can increase the ratio of the probability variation big hit as compared to the variation display of the first special symbol. Further, the ratio of the first special symbol jackpot classification determination table to be determined as the probability variation jackpot may be higher than that of the second special symbol jackpot classification determination table. In addition, a plurality of probability variation big hits or different big hits that differ in the number of rounds may be provided, and the distribution of the big hit type may be different for each special symbol.

  Next, a variation pattern table used to select and determine variation patterns of special symbols and effect symbols in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a table showing the variation pattern table used to determine the variation pattern.

  In FIG. 6, (a) shows a judgment table at the time of normal state deviation, and (b) shows a judgment table at the time of short time state. Further, (c) usually indicates a big hit judgment table, and (d) a probability variation big judgment table. Each determination table of FIGS. 6A to 6D is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the game state, and is used to determine (determine) the fluctuation pattern type and the fluctuation pattern.

  The determination table shown in FIG. 6 includes a variation pattern type determination table indicating the relationship between random 2 and variation pattern types, and a variation pattern determination table indicating the relationship between random 3 and variation patterns belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Including.

  In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 6, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not become reach.

  Also, “normal reach” in each table in FIG. 6 indicates a variation pattern of normal reach that does not execute particularly flashy effects when reaching the reach state. "Super reach" indicates a variation pattern for performing reach effect for displaying a special effect image when reaching the reach state.

  Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the proportion to be selected as a big hit is high compared to “normal reach” and the reliability as a big hit is high. Furthermore, “super reach” is a change pattern having a longer change time (eg, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 30 seconds) as compared to “normal reach”. Note that the signs of normal reach A and B and the signs of super reach A and B indicate the types of reach effects, and a normal hit A <normal reach B <super reach A <super reach B> It shows that the degree of expectation is high.

  The "displacement" is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of "displacement". The “normal jackpot” is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the variable display is the display result of “normal jackpot”. The "probable variation big hit" is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variable display is the display result of "probable variation big hit".

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the variation pattern "Super reach A is off (30 seconds)" shown in the "variation pattern" column is "super reach A's variation time that results in the off display being 30 seconds. It is shown that it is a fluctuation pattern.

  In the table of FIG. 6, the fields described as “random 2 range” and “variation pattern type” have a function as a variation pattern type determination table unit indicating the relationship between “random 2 range” and “variation pattern type” It is a column shown. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, for each of a plurality of fluctuation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach” and “super reach”, all values of random 2 (1 to 251) are plural. It is divided into the numerical range of. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, if the value of random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing matches one of the judgment values allocated to 140 to 229 among the random numbers from 1 to 251, for example It is determined that “normal reach” is set as the fluctuation pattern type.

  Further, in the table of FIG. 6, the columns described as “random 3 range” and “variation pattern” indicate the function as a variation pattern determination table unit indicating the relationship between “random 3 range” and “variation pattern”. It is a column. The variation patterns indicated correspondingly to the various types of the variation pattern type determination table are the variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, the variation patterns belonging to the type of "normal reach" are "normal reach A off" and "normal reach B off".

  All the values of random 3 (1 to 220) are divided into a plurality of numerical value ranges and allocated to each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each fluctuation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is determined to be the variation pattern type of “normal reach”, random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is 1 to 2 of the random numbers 1 to 220. If one of the judgment values assigned to 140 is matched, it is determined that a fluctuation pattern of “normal reach A is deviated (10 seconds)” as a fluctuation pattern.

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is out, in order to determine the variation pattern, the determination table is selected as follows. In the non-short time state, when the fluctuation display result is out, the normal state out time determination table of FIG. 6A is selected. On the other hand, in the time saving state, when the fluctuation display result is released, the time saving state determination table of FIG. 6B is selected. Note that, by using the determination tables of FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B, the reach ratio at the time of the normal state shift and at the time shift state is fixed regardless of the number of reservations.

  Further, when the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether or not it is in the time saving state, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variable display result is usually a big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 6C is selected. When the variation display result is a probability variation big hit regardless of whether or not it is a time saving state, the probability variation big hit time determination table of FIG. 6D is selected.

  As compared with the normal state off time determination table in FIG. 6 (a), the time change state off time determination table in FIG. 6 (b) is a normal change whose change time is shorter than reach change (including normal reach change and super reach change). The data is determined so that the rate determined in (non-reach out-of-range fluctuation (variation that results in out-of-reach not being displayed)) is high and the rate in which the change time is longer than normal variation is determined It is set. Furthermore, as the fluctuation pattern of the normal fluctuation, the fluctuation state in which the fluctuation time is shorter than the judgment table of the normal state of FIG. .

  As a result, as compared with the non-time-short state (normal state), since the ratio in which the fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time is selected is higher in the time-short state, the non-time-short state is the one in the time-short state. The fluctuation display is performed with the fluctuation time shorter on average than at the time of. By selecting the determination table in this manner, the time saving state can be realized. In addition, by setting the fluctuation time to be shorter in the time-shortened state than in the non-time-shortened state, it is possible to shorten the reserve digestion in the time-shortened state.

  Further, in the determination tables of FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B which are selected at the time of losing, data is selected so that the selection ratio of reach type is such that the high / low relationship such that normal reach> super reach Is set. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIG. 6C and FIG. 6D selected when the big hit is made, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected according to the high / low relationship of the ratio such as normal reach <super reach Data is set. As a result, when a big hit is made, the ratio at which the reach effect of the super reach is performed (the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) becomes higher than at the time of the drop, The reach effect can be performed to increase the player's expectation.

  Further, in the determination table of FIG. 6 (d) selected when the big hit is a definite variation big hit, compared to the determination table of FIG. 6 (c), which is usually selected when the big hit is a big hit, The data is set such that the rate at which the type of super reach effect is selected is high. As a result, the ratio at which the reach effect of the super reach is performed (the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach at the time the reach is selected) becomes higher when the probability change big hit becomes, compared to the time when the big hit normally occurs. The reach effect of the reach can be performed to increase the player's expectation for the probability variation big hit.

  In addition, such fluctuation pattern, when the sum total reservation memory number (total value) of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol to display variable is more than predetermined number (for example, the total number of reservation memory is 3 or more) By setting the selection ratio to be different when it is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of pending storages is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the fluctuation time is shorter than when the total number of pending storages is less than the predetermined number. It is also possible to execute the pending number shortening control in which However, even under conditions where the number-of-holds reduction control is executed (for example, the total number of held memories is 3 or more), the sense of reach can be maintained by making the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant. In addition, among the reach, only the super reach B may not be reduced in fluctuation time, and the on-hold number time reduction control may be executed. Furthermore, the pending number time reduction control may be executable by selecting the fluctuation time as a short percentage of normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time, or may be performed by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself, The combination may be sufficient.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. In the game control microcomputer 560, as shown in FIG. 7, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state.

  Main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. Command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for specifying a variation pattern of a decorative symbol (rendering symbol) variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each variation Corresponding to pattern XX). When a unique number is assigned to each of a plurality of variation patterns, "(H)" indicating that there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of fluctuation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of the effect symbol.

  The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result specification commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type.

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

  The command A 001 to A 002 (H) is a jackpot start designation command for designating the start of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  The command A1XX (H) is a large winning opening open designation command indicating a display of the number of times (round) of the special winning opening opening indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designated command after opening a big winning opening, which indicates after opening (closing) a special winning opening of the number (round) indicated by XX.

  The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating an end of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start prize designation command for designating that there has been a first start prize. The command A 402 (H) is a second start prize designation command for designating that there has been a second start prize.

  The command B 000 (H) is a normal state designation command which designates that the gaming state is the normal state (low probability state). The command B 001 (H) is a time saving state designating command specifying that the gaming state is the time saving state (high base state). The command B 002 (H) is a definite change state designation command which specifies that the gaming state is a definite change state (high probability state).

  The command C0XX (H) is a combined pending storage number designation command that designates the total number (total pending storage number) of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the total number of pending storages. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (sum total holding memory number subtraction specifying command) for specifying that the total number of holding memories is to be subtracted by one. In this embodiment, the microcomputer 560 for gaming control transmits a sum holding memory number subtraction designation command when subtracting the sum holding memory number, but does not use the sum holding memory number subtraction designation command, When subtracting the total pending storage number, a combined total pending storage number specification command may be sent which specifies the total total pending storage number after subtraction.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown where a total holding storage number specifying command specifying the total holding storage number is transmitted as a command specifying the holding storage number, but the first holding storage and the second holding storage May be configured to send a command specifying the number of pending storages that has increased. Specifically, when the first pending storage increases, a first pending storage number specifying command for designating the first pending storage number is transmitted, and when the second pending storage increases, the second pending storage number is specified. The second pending storage number specification command may be transmitted.

  Commands 9501 (H) to 9505 (H) are effect control commands (determination result specification command at the time of winning) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. In this embodiment, in the prize effect process (see FIG. 12) described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines which variation pattern type will be used at the start winning. Then, a value for designating the variation pattern type as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the prize determination result specification result command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed.

  The command 9501 (H) is a winning judgment determination result 1 specifying command specifying that it is determined that the fluctuation pattern at the time of start winning is “non-reach out”. The command 9502 (H) is a winning judgment determination result 2 specifying command specifying that it is determined that the fluctuation pattern at the time of start winning is "normal reach out of position". A command 9503 (H) is a winning judgment determination result 3 specifying command specifying that it is determined that the variation pattern at the time of start winning is “super reach out”. A command 9504 (H) is a winning determination result 4 specification command specifying that it is determined that the variation pattern at the start winning combination is “per normal reach”. The command 9505 (H) is a command at the time of winning determination result 5 specifying that it is determined that the fluctuation pattern at the time of start winning is determined to be "per reach". Here, the "hit" shown in the prize determination result 4 designated command and the prize determination result 5 designated command includes those which become the big hit regardless of any of the probability variation big hit and the big hit.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of the hold storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of the pending storage specific information storage area (pending specific area). The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55 (which is an area in the RAM 55), and as shown in FIG. 8A, the maximum value of the value of the total reserved memory number counter which counts the total reserved memory number (8 in this example) An area corresponding to) is secured. FIG. 8A shows an example where the value of the total pending storage number counter is five.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (A), in the hold specific area, it is "first" or "second" in the order of winning based on the winning on the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. The data shown is set. Therefore, data that can specify the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 is stored in the hold specific area. The hold specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  FIG. 8B is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of a storage area (pending storage buffer) for saving random numbers and the like corresponding to the pending storage. As shown in FIG. 8B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the first number of pending storages is secured in the first pending storage buffer. In the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. The first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. In the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer, a big hit determination random number (random R) which is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) which is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number (Random 2) and a variation pattern determination random number (Random 3) are stored.

  The CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating the software random number based on the winning on the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, and (1) A process of saving (storing) in the save area of the pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, these random number values are extracted based on the winning of the first start winning opening 13 and are stored in the first hold storage buffer. Also, based on the winning on the second start winning opening 14, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second hold storage buffer.

  As described above, it may be indicated as "stored on hold" that the information on the start winning combination as described above is stored in the first held storage buffer or the second held storage buffer. The random number for fluctuation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for fluctuation pattern judgment (random 3) are not extracted at the start winning combination and stored in advance in the storage area, but will be described later for fluctuation pattern setting processing ( It may be extracted at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol).

  As described later, the data stored in the reserved specific area and the storage area is read out at the start winning combination and used for the advance notice effect, and read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display. Be

  When there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, a determination result specifying command at the time of winning, a first start winning specifying command or a second starting winning specifying command, and a total holding storage number specifying command Are transmitted from the main substrate 31 to the effect control substrate 80. In the start winning winning time reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, the received winning time determination result specifying command, the first start winning specifying command or the second starting winning specifying command, and the total number of pending storages A storage area for storing data that can specify the received command is secured so that various commands such as a designated command can be stored in association with the pending storage.

  In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect pattern performed corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to the change pattern of the plural types, the change display operation of the effect pattern, reach It is comprised from the data etc. which show the control content of various performance operation | movements, such as a production | presentation display operation in production etc. or various production | production operation | movement which does not accompany the fluctuation | variation display of a production | presentation pattern. Further, the notice effect control pattern is composed of data or the like indicating the control content of the effect operation to be the notice effect to be executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations performed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and are composed of data indicating the control content.

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

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initialization processing, initialization processing at normal time, gaming state recovery processing at times other than normal, random number circuit setting processing (initial setting of random number circuit 503), random number update processing for display (variation pattern The determination of the type of the object, the update process of various random numbers such as the change pattern determination), and the update process of the initial value random number (update process of the initial value of the count value of the random number generation counter for determination per symbol).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes timer interrupt processing of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as "S") 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is performed to detect whether or not the power-off signal is output (is turned on or not) (S20). Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input through the input driver circuit 58, and the state of them is determined (switching process: S21) .

  Next, the CPU 56 displays the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the first special symbol hold memory indicator 18a, the second special symbol hold memory indicator 18b, the ordinary symbol A display control process is performed to control display of the hold storage indicator 41 (S22). With regard to the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b and the normal symbol display 10, control is performed to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Run.

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

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

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

  In addition, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending out the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as big hit information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to the hole management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a winning ball process for setting the number of winning balls based on the detection signals of the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to the ON / OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The content is output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  The CPU 56 also performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for performing special symbol display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( S32).

  Furthermore, the CPU 56 performs normal symbol display control processing of setting normal symbol display control data for performing effect display of normal symbols according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting normal symbol display control data ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt enabled state is set (S34), and the process ends. By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every predetermined time.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process processing, processing 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 processing, start opening switch passage processing is executed (S311). Then, depending on the internal state, one of the processes in S300 to S307 is performed.

The processes of S300 to S307 are the following processes.
The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of a big hit. The fluctuation pattern setting process (S301) is a process for controlling the determination of the fluctuation pattern and the start of counting of the fluctuation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control of transmitting a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol variation processing (S303) is processing for advancing the process to the special symbol stop processing when the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting processing has elapsed. Special symbol stop processing (S304), when the lapse of the fluctuation time corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern is counted by the fluctuation time timer, the fluctuation display in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b A process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is processing for performing control to open the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 20 according to the type of the big hit. The special winning opening open process (S306) performs control to transmit the effect control command of the round display during the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, and processing to confirm establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, etc. It is a process. When the closing condition of the big winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process shifts to the big hit end processing. The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control or the like to cause the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the starting opening switch passing process of S311. In the start winning determination process, the CPU 56 first checks whether the first start port switch 13a is in the on state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the on state, the process proceeds to S1222. If the first start port switch 13a is in the on state, the CPU 56 determines whether the first number of pending storages has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first pending storage for counting the first number of pending storages) Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is checked (S1212). If the first pending storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to S1222.

  If the first pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first pending storage number counter by 1 (S1213) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number 1 is increased (S1214). In addition, CPU 56 is a total storage reserve memory number counter in the suspension storage specific information storage area (preservation specific area) for storing the winning order to first start winning opening 13 and second start winning opening 14 described in FIG. Data indicating "first" is set in the area corresponding to the value of (S1215).

  In this embodiment, when the first starting opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when the gaming ball starts starting winning in the first starting winning opening 13), data indicating "first" is set, When the second starting opening switch 14a is turned on (that is, when the gaming ball starts starting winning in the second starting winning opening 14), data indicating "second" is set. For example, CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data representing “first” when first start port switch 13 a is turned on in the pending storage specific information storage area (pending specific area) shown in FIG. 8. When the second start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating "second". In this case, when there is no corresponding pending storage, 00 (H) is set in the pending storage specific information storage area (pending specific area).

  As shown in FIG. 8A, in the hold specific area, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total hold memory number counter is secured, and the first start winning opening 13 or the first start winning opening 13 2) Data indicating "first" or "second" is set in the order of winning based on the winning on the start winning opening 14. Therefore, in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 is stored.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes processing for extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 8B) (see FIG. S1216). In the process of S1216, 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 extracted, It is stored in the save area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect rendering process in which the fluctuation display result and fluctuation pattern type when the fluctuation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed is determined at the time of starting winning (S1217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination result specification command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect process (S1218). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S 1219), sets the value of the total hold memory number counter to the EXT data, and sets the total hold memory number specification command Control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1220).

  By executing the process of S1218, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (the gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, big hit gaming state, etc.), the first start winning combination Whenever a start prize is made in the mouth 13, a prize determination result specifying command is always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 is generated by executing the processing of S1218 to S1220, a winning judgment determination result specifying command, a first start winning specifying command, and the like A set of three commands of the total number of pending storage specification commands is sent together in one timer interrupt.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether the second start port switch 14a is in the on state (S1222). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the on state, the process ends. If the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 determines whether the second number of pending storages has reached the upper limit (specifically, the second pending storage for counting the second number of pending storages) Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is checked (S1223). If the second pending storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process ends.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 executes processing for extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 8B) (see FIG. S1227). In the process of S1227, the jackpot determination random number (random R), the jackpot type determination random number (random 1), the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted Stored in the save area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a prize effect process (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination result specification command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect process (S1229). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S 1230), sets the value of the total holding memory number counter to the EXT data, and sets the total holding memory number specifying command Control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1231).

  By executing the processing of S1229, in this embodiment, the gaming state (a gaming state such as a high probability state, a low probability state, a high base state, a low base state, a big hit gaming state etc.) Every time a start-up prize is awarded to 14, the prize-time determination result designation command is always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is generated by executing the processing of S1229 to S1231, the command at the time of winning determination result specifying command, the second start winning specified command, and A set of three commands of the total number of pending storage specification commands is sent together in one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the effect processing at the time of winning in S1217 and S1228. In the prize effect processing, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1227 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is checked whether or not to do (S220). In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit in special symbol normal processing, and a big hit type in the special symbol normal processing at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, or the variation pattern (variation pattern type in the variation pattern setting process) Separately), but separately from that, at the timing when the game ball is started on the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, the variable display based on the start winning is started Before being played, it is determined in advance whether or not the jackpot will be a big hit, the type of the big hit, and the fluctuation pattern, by executing the effect processing at the time of winning. By doing so, the fluctuation display result is predicted in advance before the fluctuation display of the production symbol is performed, and the fluctuation of the production symbol is performed by the CPU for effect control 101 based on the judgment result at the time of winning as described later. Execute pre-reading notice to give notice of becoming a big hit (probability of becoming a big hit) during display.

  In this embodiment, an example is described in which the advance notice is executed for both the first special symbol fluctuation display and the second special symbol fluctuation display, but only the first special symbol is displayed during the low base state. As a target, it is possible to execute a prefetch notice, and while in a high base state, a prefetch notice may be executed only for the second special symbol.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the normal jackpot determination value (N in S220), the CPU 56 is set with a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability state) It is checked whether or not it is present (S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1227 with the jackpot determination value at the probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is checked whether they match (S222).

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of definite variation (N in S222), the CPU 56 performs processing to determine the current gaming state (S223). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 determines in S223 whether the gaming state is the short time state (specifically, whether the short time flag is set).

  Then, the CPU 56 selects the determination table at the time of out of the normal state or the determination table at the time of time saving state shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B according to the determination result in S223 (S224).

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in S220 or S222, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in S1216 and S1227. (S225). In this case, when there is a start winning on the first start winning opening 13 (when the effect processing at the time of winning in S1217 is executed), the CPU 56 determines the big hit type determination table (first special shown in FIG. 5B). It is determined whether the jackpot type is "normal jackpot" or "probably odd jackpot" using the symbol). In addition, when there is a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 (when performing the winning processing process at S1228), the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 5 (C) It is used to determine whether the type of jackpot is "normal jackpot" or "probable jackpot".

  Next, according to the determination result of the big hit type, the CPU 56 selects the normal big hit time determination table or the probability variation big hit time determination table shown in FIGS. 6C and 6D according to the determination result of the big hit type ).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the determination table selected in S224 and S226 and the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted in S1216 and S1227 to use the variation pattern types according to each display result and the game state. Is determined (S227). For example, in this embodiment, since the table used to determine the variation pattern type is different depending on whether or not it is a big hit and whether or not it is a short time condition, determination of variation pattern is performed in S227. When the variable display based on the hold storage data is executed based on the data indicating the gaming state such as the time saving flag (the flag set when being controlled to the time saving state) for the target holding storage data The game state is recognized, and based on the display result of the variable display based on the pending storage data, etc., the table used to determine the above-mentioned change pattern is selected, and the change pattern type determination random number (random 2) is used to change the pattern Determine

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data according to the determination result in the winning determination result specifying command (S228). As a result, at the time of start winning, a winning determination result specifying command indicating the determination result at the time of winning is output.

  In addition, after confirming whether or not it is a definite change state by S221 at the time of starting winning combination, from when the variable indication based on the starting winning combination is actually started, there is a possibility that plural times of variable indication will be executed There is. Therefore, the gaming state changes in the period from when it is confirmed in S221 whether or not it is in the definite changing state, until the variable display based on the start winning is actually started (for example, the gaming state is When changing, the gaming state may change from the positive change state to the normal state when the number of changes is up to 100 times and after 100 times. Therefore, the gaming state determined in S222 at the start winning combination and the gaming state determined at the start of fluctuation do not always coincide. In order to prevent such non-coincidence, it may be possible to specify one with a change of the gaming state in the currently stored holding storage, and to make a determination at the time of the start winning based on the changed gaming state. . In addition, the game state when the fluctuation display based on the hold memory data is executed based on the data indicating the gaming state such as the probability variation counter and the time reduction counter for the hold memory data to be determined as the big hit And select the table used to determine the variation pattern described above based on the display result of the variation display based on the pending storage data, etc. and perform the big hit determination using the big hit type determination random number (random R) You may do so.

  In addition, it may be confirmed whether or not it is a time saving state at the start winning. In such a case, a plurality of variable displays may be performed until the variable display based on the start winning combination is actually started. Therefore, the gaming state changes in the period from when the time saving state is confirmed to when the variable display based on the start winning is actually started (for example, when the gaming state changes according to the number of times of change) In some cases, the gaming state changes from the time saving state to the normal state when the number of changes is up to 100 times and after 100 times. Therefore, the gaming state determined at the start winning combination and the gaming state determined at the start of variation do not necessarily coincide. In order to prevent such non-coincidence, it may be possible to specify one with a change of the gaming state in the currently stored holding storage, and to make a determination at the time of the start winning based on the changed gaming state. . In addition, with regard to the storage data to be determined for the variation pattern, based on the data indicating the gaming state such as the time reduction counter, the gaming state when the variation display based on the storage data is executed is recognized, Based on the display result of the fluctuation display based on the pending storage data, a table used for determining the fluctuation pattern is selected, and the fluctuation pattern type is judged using the fluctuation pattern type judgment random number (random 2). May be

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal processing (S300) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 selects the first data of the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 8A) as the “first”. It is confirmed whether or not it is data indicating (S52). If the first data set in the hold specific area is not data indicating "first" (ie, data indicating "second") (N in S52), the CPU 56 selects the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating "second" is set to a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is performed for the special symbol or the second special symbol is processed (S53). If the first data set in the reserved specific area is data representing "first" (Y in S52), the CPU 103 sets data representing "first" in the special symbol pointer (S54).

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a depending on whether the data indicating the "first" is set to the special symbol pointer or the data indicating the "second" is set. The variable display of the second special symbol display in the second special symbol display 8b is performed using a common processing routine. When data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a based on the pending storage data stored in the first pending storage buffer. Be On the other hand, when data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the second special symbol variation display on the second special symbol display 8b based on the pending storage data stored in the second pending storage buffer Is done.

  By performing the processing of S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol according to the starting winning combination in which the gaming balls have won in the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 Or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of pending storages of 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the pending storage buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages = 1 in the first pending storage buffer. Are stored in the pending storage buffer of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second holding storage number = 1 in the second holding storage buffer. It is stored in the pending storage buffer of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 subtracts one from the count value of the pending storage number counter of the one indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 subtracts one from the count value of the first pending storage number counter, and for each saving area in the first pending storage buffer. Shift the content. If the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second hold storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of the respective save areas in the second hold storage buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 stores the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first pending storage buffer of the RAM 55. The stored random number values are stored in the storage area corresponding to the first pending storage number = n-1. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of pending storages = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second pending storage buffer of the RAM 55 The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending storage number = n-1. In addition, the CPU 56 sums up the values (the value indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total number of reserved storages = m (m = 2 to 8) in the suspension specific area. It stores in the storage area corresponding to the number of pending storages = m-1. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first pending storage numbers (or the respective second pending storage numbers) are extracted is always the first pending storage number (or It agrees with the order of the 2nd pending memory number) = 1, 2, 3, and 4. Further, the order in which the respective 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 to 8.

  The count value of the total pending storage number counter formed in the RAM 55 and counting the combined pending storage number is decremented by 1 (S57). Note that the CPU 56 stores the value of the combined pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating the "first" indicating that the processing is performed targeting the first start winning opening 13; that is, the processing indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol Data indicating "" or data indicating "second" indicating that the processing is to be performed on the second start winning opening 14, that is, "second" indicating that the processing is to be performed on the second special symbol Data is set to the special symbol pointer. And in subsequent processing in special symbol process processing, processing according to data set to a special symbol pointer is performed. Therefore, the processing of S300 to S307 can be made common to the case where the first special symbol is targeted and the case where the second special symbol is targeted.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random R (big hit determination random number) from the hold storage buffer and executes the big hit determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1216 of the starting opening switch passing processing and S1227 of the starting opening switch passing processing and stored in advance in the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer. Do. The jackpot determination module is a program that executes a process of comparing a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a jackpot determination random number and determining that a jackpot will occur if they match. That is, it is a program that executes the process of the big hit determination.

  In the process of the big hit determination, when the gaming state is a definite change state (high probability state), the probability of becoming a big hit is higher than in the non-probable change state (normal game state). Specifically, the probability variation time jackpot determination table (the table on the right side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 is set) and the number of jackpot determination values are probability variation A normal-time big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 is set) is provided, which is set smaller than the time big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a definite variation state, and when the gaming state is a definite variation state, the big variation determination processing is performed using the large variation determination table at the positive variation, and the gaming state is normally free When it is in the state or the time saving state, processing of the big hit determination is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a jackpot. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in S61), the process proceeds to S71. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a big hit means to decide whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but to decide whether to make a stop symbol in a special symbol display as a big hit symbol or not It is also.

  It is to be noted that the confirmation as to whether or not the current gaming state is a definite change state is made based on whether or not the positive change flag is set. The probability change flag is set when shifting the gaming state to the probability change state, and is reset when ending the probability change state. Specifically, the probability change flag is set in the big hit end process (S307 in FIG. 10) when the probability change big hit occurs, and then, the condition that the next big hit is determined or the fluctuation display that results in the out of display When the condition that the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is executed is satisfied, the variation display of the special symbol is ended and it is reset at the timing of the stop display of the stop symbol.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot type determination random number extracted in the starting port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and uses the jackpot type determination table selected in S72 for holding storage A jackpot type and a jackpot symbol corresponding to a value matching the value of the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the buffer are determined (S73).

  As shown in FIGS. 5 (B) and 5 (C), for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the big hit type and the big hit symbol is set so that the big hit symbol differs for each big hit type, Since the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the big hit symbol and the game control according to the big hit type is simplified, so that it is possible to prevent the game control from becoming complicated.

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

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

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

  Next, the effects displayed by the effect display device 9 in the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a function of changing the game information regarding the game displayed on the effect display device 9 into an aspect that is easy to view. In the effect display device 9, a display mode in which game information is displayed in a normal mode is referred to as a first display mode, and a display mode in which game information is displayed in an easy-to-see manner is referred to as a second display mode. The first display mode and the second display mode can be changed in either a store clerk at a game arcade or a player playing a game. For example, the store clerk can switch the display mode by operating the mode switching switch 110 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on. In addition, the player can switch the display mode by operating the operation button 120 or the stick controller 122 while the demo is displayed while the fluctuation is stopped (during displaying the demo screen). Here, the demonstration display is a demonstration display when executing demonstration effects in a wait for customer state or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The game information is information displayed on the display screen (on the effect screen) of the effect display device 9 in relation to the game. The game information includes the game information of the first aspect and the game information of the second aspect. The game information of the first aspect is game information which is enlarged and displayed so that the player can easily view when the display mode is changed from the first display mode to the second display mode. The game information of the second mode is game information displayed in a common mode without changing in size even when the display mode is changed from the first display mode to the second display mode.

  Further, the game information of the first aspect and the game information of the second aspect are the same information contents (for example, numerical values) regarding the game. The same information may be two pieces of information included in the same group under predetermined conditions. For example, the same information is information in which the notification starts under the same condition and the notification ends under the same condition.

  Specifically, the game information of the first aspect and the game information of the second aspect both start fluctuating according to the fluctuation start condition, and the game information of the first aspect and the game information of the second aspect together according to the fluctuation end condition When the change is stopped, it can be said that the gaming information of the first aspect and the gaming information of the second aspect are both the same information. Alternatively, when notifying either of advantage information such as a big hit advantageous to the player or disadvantage information such as an adverse move for the player, the advantage information is notified as the game information of the first aspect, and the second When the advantage information is notified as the game information of the aspect, it can be said that the game information of the first aspect and the game information of the second aspect are the same information.

  Moreover, although it can be said that it is the same information as information which shows whether it shifts to a big hit like a production symbol and the 4th symbol, the information which is in the relation where the way of the display differs is also the same information In the concept of That is, a presentation symbol may be adopted as the game information of the first aspect, and a fourth symbol may be adopted as the game information of the second aspect. Here, the fourth symbol repeats lighting and extinguishing in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and which symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is varying It is a display which shows. It should be noted that whether the gaming information of the first aspect and the gaming information of the second aspect are the same information or not is irrelevant to whether the timings of notification of the two information are the same or different. That is, the gaming information of the first aspect and the gaming information of the second aspect may be different in timing to be notified or the same.

  Specifically, the following information is included in the game information of the first aspect and the game information of the second aspect which are the same information. For example, the game information of the first aspect is the effect pattern displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 91, 92, 93 in the display area of the effect display device 9, and the second The game information of the aspect is a small symbol that is variably displayed corresponding to the variation of the effect symbol that is displayed small in the lower right of the effect display device 9. Further, the game information of the first aspect is a hold display indicating the hold storage displayed on the total hold storage display unit 18 c in the display area of the effect display device 9, and the game information of the second aspect is of the effect display device 9. The number-of-holds display indicates the number-of-holds corresponding to the hold display (hold storage) displayed on the total hold storage display unit 18c displayed in small size at the upper left.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory view showing an effect screen in the first display mode and the second display mode. FIG. 14 (a) shows a first display mode for gaming information of a symbol, and FIG. 14 (b) shows a second display mode for gaming information of a symbol. Further, FIG. 14 (c) shows a first display mode for gaming information of the hold display, and FIG. 14 (d) shows a second display mode for gaming information of the hold display.

  When the display mode is switched from the first display mode to the second display mode for the game information of the symbol, the effect screen of the effect display device 9 is as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) to 14 (b). Change. In the first display mode shown in FIG. 14 (a), the effect symbols displayed in a variable manner in the left, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 91, 92, 93 are the second in FIG. 14 (b) The display effects are controlled as enlargement effect symbols that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” enlargement effect symbol display areas 910 shown in the display mode. Moreover, about the small symbol 94, a display mode does not change by 1st display mode and 2nd display mode.

  When the display mode is switched from the first display mode to the second display mode for the game information of the hold display, the effect screen of the effect display device 9 is as shown in FIG. 14 (c) to FIG. 14 (d). Change to The hold display displayed on the total hold storage display unit 18c shown in the first display mode of FIG. 14C is the enlargement display on the enlarged total hold storage display unit 180c shown in the second display mode of FIG. 14D. The display is controlled as a pending display. In addition, the display mode does not change between the first display mode and the second display mode for the number-of-holds display displayed on the number-of-holds display unit 95 corresponding to the hold display of the total hold storage display unit 18c. Nothing is displayed in the area on the right side of the combined hold storage display unit 18c displayed in the first display mode (the area where the enlargement hold display when the hold display is enlarged) is displayed. When the first display mode is switched to the second display mode, the combined hold storage display unit 18c is enlarged and displayed, so that the area on the right side of the combined hold storage display unit 18c which was vacant in the first display mode is enlarged. Occupied by the hold indication. As described above, by leaving the right area of the total hold storage display unit 18c in the first display mode, even if the total hold storage display unit 18c is enlarged and displayed as the display mode is switched, There is no need to change the layout of the display mode, and the processing load on display control can be reduced.

  As described above, the effect symbol and the suspension display as game information of the first aspect are enlarged and displayed when the display mode is changed from the first display mode to the second display mode by the change of the display mode by the store clerk or the player. Be done. Moreover, the small symbol 94 and the number-of-holds display unit 95 as game information of the second aspect do not change in display size when changing from the first display mode to the second display mode, and are displayed in a common manner Be done.

  In addition, the effect pattern and the hold display which are enlarged and displayed from the first display mode to the second display mode are displayed so that the effect patterns do not overlap with each other when the hold pattern is enlarged. Here, to be displayed so as not to overlap means that there is a space between the effect pattern and the effect pattern which are scrolled in the vertical direction. In addition, similarly in the horizontal direction, there is a space between the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect designs. Similarly, the display which does not overlap with the hold display means that there is an interval between the hold displays and an interval between the hold display and the hold display. In addition, the effect pattern which is the game information of the first aspect is display-controlled so as not to hide the small symbol 94 which is the game information of the second aspect when the enlarged display is performed. Here, to be displayed so as not to be hidden, the effect pattern and the small symbol are displayed enlarged to prevent one game information from being superimposed on the other game information and the game information becoming invisible. It is to display with an interval between 94 and. It should be noted that the minor symbol 94 is displayed on the magnified effect symbol when the effect symbol is magnified, and the minor symbol 94 is not hidden by allowing the player to visually recognize the minor symbol 94. May be

  By changing the mode from the first display mode to the second display mode as described above, it is possible to show the player the game information of the first aspect in an easy-to-see manner. Therefore, it is possible to display the display result and the important game information for which the pre-reading effect is executed among the information on the game in a manner that is easy to visually recognize for the person such as the elderly person who has low vision.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing effect control main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main processing. In the effect control main processing, first, initialization processing is performed to clear the RAM area, set various initial values, and initialize the timer for determining the start interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control (S701) ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, when the timer interruption flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703), and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing (for example, processing for storing data capable of specifying the received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs display mode control processing to control switching between the first display mode and the second display mode (S705). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S706). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as fluctuation display of the effect design on the effect display device 9 according to the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control of each process according to the control state The process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected to execute effect control.

  Next, random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100 (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol for the production symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle symbol for the production symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol for the production symbol The random number updating process is performed to update the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers (S707). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each, It is used as a random number by being extracted at a defined timing. Then, it transfers to S702.

  By such effect control main processing being executed, in the effect control microcomputer 100, according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and By controlling the rendering devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various types of rendering control according to the gaming state are performed.

  For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, when the received change pattern command is received, the change display of the effect design is started, and when the symbol determination designation command is received, the change display of the effect design is stopped. Fluctuation pattern commands include the length of fluctuation time, presence or absence of reach effect, reach type (type of normal reach, super reach etc.) when performing reach effect, and fluctuation display result (big hit, missing, big hit type) etc. The information required to specify the variable display mode of is a command consisting of specific data. The fluctuation display is controlled to be performed at fluctuation time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern command. In addition, the stop design of the production design, on the basis of the display result specification command, is decided on the basis of the distinction of becoming outside and becoming the big hit and the distinction of the big hit classification when it becomes the big hit.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing display mode control processing (S705) in the effect control main processing shown in FIG. In the display mode control process, switching between the first display mode and the second display mode is controlled.

  In the display mode control process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the current gaming state is power on of the gaming machine or fluctuation stop (S820). Here, whether or not the current gaming state is power on of the gaming machine, in the initialization process (S701) in the effect control main process, a power on flag indicating power on is set, and the power on flag is It may be determined based on whether it is set or not. In addition, it may be determined based on whether or not the symbol determination command has been received whether or not it is time to stop changing.

  If it is determined in S820 that the current gaming state is power on or fluctuation stop, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not there has been a display mode switching operation for switching the display mode (S821). When the store clerk performs the switching operation of the display mode, it is performed by operating the mode switching switch 110 when the power is turned on. Further, when the player performs the switching operation of the display mode, the operation is performed by operating the operation button 120 or the stick controller 122 while the demo is displayed while the fluctuation is stopped. If it is determined that the display mode switching operation is present, the effect control CPU 101 resets the currently set display mode flag (S822). The display mode flag is a flag used to control display in the first display mode or the second display mode. Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the changed display mode is the first display mode (S823). The determination in S823 is made based on a signal transmitted from the mode switch 110 or the like when the display mode switching operation is performed.

  If it is determined that the display control mode has been changed to the first display mode in the process of S823, the effect control CPU 101 sets a first display mode flag (S824). Then, the process ends. If it is determined that the first display mode is not changed in the process of S823, the second display mode flag is set (S825). Then, the process ends. Further, in the process of S820, when it is determined that the power is not turned on or the fluctuation is not stopped, or when it is not determined that the display mode switching operation is present in the process of S821, the effect control CPU 101 performs the process of S826. In the process, setting is made to maintain the currently set display mode (S826). Then, the process ends.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S706) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, after the effect control CPU 101 performs the process of S791, one of the processes of S800 to S807 is performed according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is performed. In the effect control process processing, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the change display of the effect symbol, but the control relating to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second The control regarding the fluctuation display of the production design synchronized with the fluctuation of the special design is also executed in one production control process processing.

  The pre-reading effect determination process (S791) performs processing such as determination of whether or not pre-reading effect is to be performed, and determination of an effect mode of pre-reading effect when performing pre-reading effect. The specific processing contents of S791 will be described later using FIG.

  Here, the pre-reading effect will be described. With pre-reading effect, the pending storage data is read first before the change based on the target pending storage (target variation) is executed, and executed before the target variation is started based on the pending storage data It is an advance notice effect. In this embodiment, as the pre-reading effect, in the total hold storage display unit 18c, a display mode different from the normal display mode (hereinafter, the normal mode) in the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold memory) to be notified. The look-ahead effect displayed in the (special mode or first special mode or second special mode described later) is performed.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the suspension display is a normal mode, a special mode different from the normal mode, and a first special mode different from the normal mode and the special mode. An aspect and a second special aspect are included. When the hold display is displayed in a special mode, the mode of the hold display may change from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode. In addition, there are cases where the special aspect does not change. Further, in the first special mode and the second special mode, the second special mode is higher in the expectation that the display result of the variable display becomes a big hit. In the pre-reading effect, it is determined in which manner the hold display is displayed, at which timing the hold display changes, and the like according to the determination result at the time of winning.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process for performing a process of confirming whether or not the variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process shifts to rendering symbol variation start processing.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling to start the change display of the effect symbol (decorative pattern). The effect symbol variation process (S802) is a process for controlling the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern. The effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) is a process for stopping the fluctuation display of the effect symbol (decoration pattern) and performing control for deriving and displaying the display result of the fluctuation display (final stop symbol).

  The big hit display process (S804) is a process for performing display control such as control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the occurrence of a big hit on the effect display device 9 after the fluctuation time ends. The in-round process (S805) is a process of performing display control in the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not ended, the process proceeds to the round post-processing, and if the final round is ended, the process proceeds to the big hit end processing. The post-round process (S806) is a process of performing display control between rounds. When the round start condition is satisfied, the processing shifts to the processing during the round. The jackpot end effect processing (S 807) is processing for performing display control to notify the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended in the effect display device 9.

  The effect control CPU 101 is stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop of the fluctuation display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. Control of a rendering device (component for rendering) such as the rendering display device 9 is performed in accordance with the process data set in the process table.

  The process table is configured of process timer set values and data in which a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data etc. is described which indicates the aspect of each variation constituting the variation aspect during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the rendering symbol (decor pattern). Specifically, data relating to the change of the image display area of the effect display device 9 is described. Moreover, the fluctuation time in the aspect of the fluctuation | variation is set to the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of an area (winning determination result storage buffer) for storing the winning determination result. The winning determination result storage buffer (first winning determination result storage buffer and second winning determination result storage buffer) is formed in the RAM 103 provided in the effect control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 18, in this embodiment, eight storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are secured in the winning determination result storage buffer. In addition, when it is constituted so that priority is given to change display of any one of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol, in order to distinguish which prize decision result at the time of winning, The first winning combination determination result storage buffer for storing the winning determination result at the starting winning combination to the first starting winning opening 13, and the second determination result at the starting winning combination for the second start winning opening 14 A prize determination result storage buffer may be prepared. In this case, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first prize determination result storage buffer. Further, in the second prize determination result storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured. Further, in this case, the first winning determination result storage buffer and the second winning determination result storage buffer store EXT data of the received determination determination result command at the time of winning.

  FIG. 19A is an explanatory view showing a pre-reading effect execution determination table. The pre-reading effect execution determination table is a table used to determine whether or not pre-reading effect is to be performed at the start winning. Although the determination value corresponding to the determination item (“execute prefetching effect” or “do not execute prefetch effect”) is assigned to the prefetch effect execution determination table for each winning determination result, FIG. 19 (A) In the example shown in FIG. 5, the proportion of assigned judgment values is shown in order to simplify the explanation. For example, the CPU for effect control 101 extracts a random number for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, and determines a determination item to which a judgment value matching the extracted random number is assigned (“execute the pre-reading effect” or Based on "do not execute pre-reading effect", the presence or absence of execution of pre-reading effect is determined. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 19A, the numerical values corresponding to "execute pre-read effect" and "do not execute pre-read effect" in the determination result at each winning are "execute pre-read effect" as the determination item Or “% does not execute pre-reading effect” is shown.

  Based on the winning determination result specification command, when the winning determination result indicates that "non-reach is out", the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the advance effect at a rate of 1%, 99 It is decided not to execute the pre-reading effect at a rate of%. When the winning determination result indicates that "normal reach is lost", the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the pre-reading effect at a rate of 5%, and determines not to execute the pre-reading effect at a rate of 95%. Do. When the winning determination result indicates that "super reach is lost", the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the pre-reading effect at a rate of 15%, and the pre-reading effect is not performed at a rate of 85%. decide. When the winning determination result indicates "per normal reach", the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the pre-read effect at a rate of 80%, and determines not to execute the pre-read effect at a rate of 20%. Do. When the winning determination result indicates that "per super reach", the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the pre-reading effect at a rate of 90%, and pre-reading effect is not performed at a rate of 10%. decide.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the pre-reading effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 19 (A), the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 19 (B), the pre-reading effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. The judgment value is actually assigned to the prefetch presentation effect change timing determination table shown and the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 22, but the ratio (%) of the judgment value assigned to simplify the explanation is It is shown.

  The characteristic thing in the prefetch presentation effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 19A is that the display result is displayed as compared to the case where the display result is “off” (corresponding to the winning determination result 1 specification to the winning determination result 3 specification). If the result is "normal big hit" or "probable big hit" (equivalent to the winning determination result specification 4 to winning configuration determination result 5 specification), the judgment value is higher so that the rate at which the pre-reading effect is executed is higher It is set. Further, in the pre-read effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 19A, it is characteristic that the reach effect with a high degree of expectation is performed even with the same display result (for example, the same display result as the big hit display result) However, the determination value is set so that the rate at which the pre-reading effect is performed is high (for example, if super reach is performed rather than normal reach). By providing such a feature, when pre-reading effect is executed, it is expected that the rate of occurrence of big hit in the variable display of the advance notice object is increased and the big hit is expected as compared with the case where pre-reading effect is not executed. It is possible to increase the rate at which high-level reach effects are performed. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the preread effect is executed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 19 (A), it is determined that the preread effect is executed at a ratio of 1% even when the result of the winning determination is "non-reach out", but in the case of "non-reach" The pre-reading effect may not be determined to be executed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 19A, a determination value (ratio) is set to determine whether or not to execute pre-reading effect for each of the fluctuation patterns indicated by the winning determination result. A determination value (percentage) may be set to determine whether or not to execute pre-reading effect for each display result (for example, "off", "normal big hit" or "probable variation big hit").

  FIG. 19 (B) is an explanatory view showing a final display mode determination table. The effect control CPU 101 uses the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 19B to determine in which display mode the hold display is finally displayed (hereinafter, also referred to as final display mode). If it is indicated that the display result of the variable display is "out" in the winning determination result (corresponding to the winning determination result 1 specification to the winning determination result 3 specification), the effect control CPU 101 is 80% The final display mode is determined to be the first special mode at a rate of 20%, and the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode at a rate of 20%. In addition, when it is indicated that the display result of the variable display is "normal big hit" or "probable variation big hit" in the winning determination result (corresponding to the 4 winning specification determination result to the 5 winning specification determination result specification) The effect control CPU 101 determines the final display mode to be the first special mode at a rate of 20%, and determines the final display mode to be the second special mode at a rate of 80%.

  The characteristic thing in the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 19B is that the display result is displayed as compared to the case where the display result is “off” (corresponding to the winning determination result 1 specification to the winning determination result 3 specification). If the result is "normal big hit" or "probable big hit" (equivalent to the winning determination result specification 4 to winning configuration determination result 5 specification), the ratio determined in the second special mode is determined to be higher The value is to be set. By providing such a feature, when the hold display is displayed in the second special mode, the rate at which the jackpot occurs in the variable display for the advance notice is higher than when it is displayed in the first special mode. can do. Therefore, it is possible to increase the expectation that the one displayed in the second special mode will be a big hit than the one displayed in the first special mode, and when the pre-reading effect is executed, the display mode is displayed in which display mode It can be made to notice whether it is displayed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 19 (B), the determination value (ratio) for determining the final display mode for each display result shown in the winning determination result (“off”, “normal big hit” or “probable variation big hit”) Is set, but, for example, in the same manner as the prefetch presentation effect execution determination table of FIG. 19A, the determination value (percentage) for determining the final display mode for each variation pattern indicated by the winning determination result is It may be set. By doing so, when the pending display is displayed in the second special mode, in addition to increasing the rate at which the big hit occurs in the variable display of the advance notice, a reach with a high degree of expectation that results in the big hit display result The rate at which the effect is performed can also be increased.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, two types of display modes of the first special mode and the second special mode are provided as the final display mode of the suspension display, but the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more types of display modes are available. They may be provided so that the degree of expectation that results in the jackpot display result may be different (the rate at which the display mode is selected may differ according to the display result).

  In this embodiment, a first pre-reading effect pattern and a second pre-reading effect pattern are provided as pre-reading effect patterns. In the first pre-reading effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) of the advance notice object is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode without being displayed in the special mode. The first pre-reading effect pattern is a variation display of the advance target that is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode corresponding to the suspension display corresponding to the change display (pending information) of the advance target at the timing of the start winning. The hold indication corresponding to the variable indication (hold information) of the notice object is changed and displayed from the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode at an arbitrary shift timing until the (hold information) is started And. On the other hand, in the second pre-reading effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the advance notice object is displayed in a special mode at the timing of the start winning, and at any shift timing until the change display of the advance notice object is started, The display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode.

  With the shift timing of the suspension display, the first suspension display in the total suspension storage display unit 18c is erased in the effect symbol variation start process to be described later, the remaining suspension display is shifted one by one, and the total suspension storage display It is the timing (specifically, the timing at which S601 is executed) of updating the combined pending storage number display in the unit 18c. For example, when the first to fifth hold displays of the total hold storage display unit 18c are displayed, the first hold display is erased at the shift timing and the second hold display is displayed. The hold display is shifted to the first display area, the hold display displayed on the third is shifted to the second display area, and the hold display displayed on the fourth is the third display The hold display that has been shifted to the area and shifted to the fifth display is shifted to the fourth display area.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory view of a pre-reading effect pattern determination table. The effect control CPU 101 determines the prefetch effect pattern based on the prefetch effect pattern determination table and the total number of pending storages. Specifically, when the display result of the variable display indicated by the extracted latest winning determination result is hit (for example, “normal big hit”, “probable variation big hit”) (ie, when winning), the effect control CPU 101 In the case of judgment result 4 specification to winning judgment result specification 5), the hit-time prefetching effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20A is used. Then, the CPU 101 for effect control controls the pre-reading effect pattern as the first pre-reading effect pattern and the second pre-reading effect pattern at a ratio determined for each total reserved memory number in the hit pre-reading effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. Decide on either.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101, when the display result of the variable display indicated by the extracted latest winning determination result is "off" (that is, in the case of winning determination result 1 specification ~ winning determination result 3 specification) The hit pre-reading effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20 (B) is used. Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs the pre-reading effect pattern as the first pre-reading effect pattern and the second pre-reading effect pattern at a rate determined for each total pending storage number in the out-of-time pre-reading effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. Decide on either.

  For example, when the display result of the variable display indicated by the winning determination result is hit (for example, “normal big hit”, “probable change big hit”), and the total number of pending storages is 2, the effect control CPU 101 The pre-reading effect pattern is determined as the first pre-reading effect pattern at a rate of 35% and the second pre-reading effect pattern at a rate of 65%. In addition, for example, when the display result of the variable display indicated by the winning determination result is “off” and the total number of pending storages is 2, the effect control CPU 101 has a rate of 65% of the pre-reading effect pattern In the first pre-read effect pattern, the second pre-read effect pattern is determined at a rate of 35%.

  The characteristic feature of the look-ahead effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20 is that the display result of the variable display is hit (for example, “normal big hit”, “probably big hit” compared to the case where the display result of the variable display is “off”. The determination value is set so that the proportion determined in the second pre-reading effect pattern is higher in the case of “)”. By providing such a feature, when the pre-reading effect is performed in the second pre-reading effect pattern (ie when the hold display is displayed in a special mode at the start winning combination, and then displayed in a special mode after being displayed In the first pre-read effect pattern, ie, when the pre-read effect is performed in the first pre-read effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in the special mode without being displayed in the special mode), The rate of occurrence of can be increased. In addition, when the display result of the variable display is “normal big hit” or “probable variation big hit”, the rate at which the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode is high, so pre-reading effect is performed with the second pre-reading effect pattern (Ie, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode at the start winning combination and then displayed in a special mode), the hold display displayed in the special mode is more likely to be a big hit than the first special mode. The rate of change to the second special mode is high. Therefore, it is possible to focus attention on which pre-reading effect pattern is to be executed. In addition, when the pre-reading effect is performed in the second pre-reading effect pattern (that is, when the on-hold display is displayed in the special mode at the start winning), the on-hold display displayed in the special mode is expected more than the first special mode Since it is easy to change to the second special mode with a high degree, the sense of expectation can be enhanced, and the game interest can be improved. Moreover, in this embodiment, the pending display displayed in the special mode is changed to the first special mode or the second special mode until the variable display corresponding to the pending display (hold information) is started. As it is displayed, the sense of expectation can be sustained until the hold display is displayed in a special mode and then changes to a special mode.

  Further, what is characteristic in the look-ahead effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20 is that the determination value is set so as not to be determined as the second look-ahead effect pattern when the total number of pending storages is one. In this embodiment, in the second look-ahead effect pattern, the timing at which the hold display displayed in the special mode at the start winning is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode is the target of the advance notice. It is an arbitrary shift timing until variable display is started. However, if the total number of pending storages is 1 (ie, only the pending display corresponding to the variable display for the advance notice is displayed), one shift of the hold display corresponds to the change indication for the advance target. The pending display will be erased. Therefore, when the total number of pending storages is 1, it is not possible to change the display mode of the pending display corresponding to the variable display of the advance target at the shift timing. Therefore, when the total number of pending storages is 1, the determination value is set so as not to be determined as the second pre-reading effect pattern.

  In this embodiment, in order to simplify the description, the timing at which the hold display changes from the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode in the first pre-reading effect pattern, and the second In the pre-reading effect pattern, the timing at which the suspension display changes from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode is set as an arbitrary shift timing until the variable display of the notice object is started, Not only this but another timing may be sufficient. For example, the display mode may be changed at an arbitrary timing during a variable display (a period over one variable display or a plurality of variable displays) which is executed before the start of the variable display of the advance target. In this case, for example, even when the total number of pending storages is 1, it is possible to decide on the second look-ahead effect pattern, and the pending display is displayed in a special mode at the start winning prize, corresponding to the pending display (pending information) The special mode may be changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode before the variable display is started.

  In addition, for example, similarly to the look-ahead effect execution determination table of FIG. 19A, a pre-read effect pattern determination table for determining any pre-read effect pattern at a different ratio is provided for each fluctuation pattern indicated by the winning determination. You may do so. By doing so, when the pre-reading effect is executed with the first pre-reading effect pattern, reach effect with high expectation is performed besides raising the ratio of occurrence of big hit in the fluctuation display of the advance notice object The proportion can also be high.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram of a change timing determination table. Based on the change timing determination table and the total number of pending storages, the effect control CPU 101 determines the change timing (number of shifts) of the pending display corresponding to the variable display of the advance notice target. Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the display result of the variable display indicated by the extracted latest winning determination result is hit (for example, “normal big hit”, “probable variation big hit”) (ie, winning determination In the case of the result 4 designated to the case of winning judgment 5 designated), when the pre-reading effect pattern is the first pre-reading effect pattern, the hit first pre-reading effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 21 (A) is used. Then, the effect control CPU 101 changes the hold display corresponding to the fluctuation display of the notice target at a ratio determined for each total hold memory number in the hit first look-ahead effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 21A. The timing (number of shifts) is determined to be any of 0 (at the time of winning) to 7.

  In the example shown in FIG. 21, that the change timing (number of shifts) is 0 means that the hold display is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode at the timing of the start winning. When the hold display is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode at the timing of the start winning, for example, a new hold display is realized by displaying the first special mode or the second special mode from the beginning. Alternatively, it may be realized by displaying a new hold display once in a normal mode and immediately changing it to the first special mode or the second special mode.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 indicates that the display result of the variable display indicated by the extracted latest winning determination result is “off” (that is, in the case of the winning determination result 1 specification to the winning determination result 3 specification), When the pre-reading effect pattern is the first pre-reading effect pattern, the first pre-reading effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 21B is used. Then, the effect control CPU 101 changes the hold display corresponding to the fluctuation display of the notice target at a rate determined for each total hold memory number in the first look-ahead effect change timing determination table at the time of departure shown in FIG. 21B. The timing (number of shifts) is determined to be any of 0 (at the time of winning) to 7.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 has hit the display result of the variable display indicated by the extracted latest winning determination result (for example, “normal big hit”, “probable variation big hit”) (ie, winning determination result 4 specified) -When winning judgment result specification 5), when the pre-reading effect pattern is the second pre-reading effect pattern, the hit second pre-reading effect change timing decision table shown in Figure 21 (C) is used. Then, the effect control CPU 101 changes the hold display corresponding to the fluctuation display of the advance notice target at a ratio determined for each total hold memory number in the hit second look-ahead effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 21C. The timing (number of shifts) is determined to be any of 0 (at the time of winning) to 7.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 indicates that the display result of the variable display indicated by the extracted latest winning determination result is “off” (that is, in the case of the winning determination result 1 specification to the winning determination result 3 specification), If the pre-reading effect pattern is the second pre-reading effect pattern, a second pre-reading effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 21D is used. Then, the effect control CPU 101 changes the hold display corresponding to the fluctuation display of the notice target at a rate determined for each total hold memory number in the second look-ahead effect change timing determination table at the time of departure shown in FIG. The timing (number of shifts) is determined to be any of 0 (at the time of winning) to 7.

  For example, when the hit first look-ahead effect change timing determination table is used, if the total number of pending storages is 3, the effect control CPU 101 changes the change timing (number of shifts) to 0 (winning in 50% ratio) The change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 1 at a ratio of 30%, and the change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 2 at a ratio of 20%. In addition, when using the first look-ahead effect change timing determination table at the time of departure, if the total number of pending storages is 3, the effect control CPU 101 changes the timing (number of shifts) to 0 (prize at 20%). The change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 1 at a ratio of 30%, and the change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 2 at a ratio of 50%.

  In addition, for example, when the second pre-reading effect change timing determination table for winning use is used, if the total number of pending storages is 3, the effect control CPU 101 changes the timing (number of shifts) by 1 at a ratio of 30%. The change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 2 at a rate of 70%. Further, when using the second look-ahead effect change timing determination table at the time of departure, if the total number of pending storages is 3, the effect control CPU 101 determines the change timing (number of shifts) to be 1 at a ratio of 70%. The change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 2 at a rate of 30%.

  What is characteristic in the look-ahead effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 21 is that, in the case of the first look-ahead effect pattern, the display result of the change display is hit as compared to the case where the display result of the change display is “off”. The determination value is set such that the ratio at which the number of shifts is determined to be smaller is higher when (for example, “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”). Due to the provision of such a feature, when pre-reading effect is performed in the first pre-reading effect pattern (that is, when the on-hold display is displayed in a special mode without being displayed in a special mode), the on-hold display is performed. If the number of shifts changes from the normal mode to the special mode with a smaller number of shifts, it is possible to increase the rate of occurrence of hitting in the variable display of the advance notice, and further displayed in the special mode at the start winning combination (0 shift). It is possible to increase the rate at which hits occur. Therefore, it is possible to give an interest to the timing at which the hold display changes, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

  What is characteristic in the look-ahead effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 21 is that, in the case of the second look-ahead effect pattern, the display result of the change display is a hit as compared to the case where the display result of the change display is “off”. The determination value is set such that the ratio at which the shift timing is determined to be large is higher when (for example, “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”). Due to the provision of such features, when pre-reading effect is performed in the second pre-reading effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode at the start winning combination and then changed to a special mode), The change to the special mode in which the special mode of the reserved display changes to the special mode with a larger number of shifts (that is, after many shifts have been made) can increase the rate of occurrence of a hit in the preliminary display of the variable display. That is, the longer the period from the display of the pending display in the special mode to the change to the special mode (that is, the later the timing of the change is), the higher the rate of occurrence of hits in the variable display for the advance notice can be made. . Therefore, the hold display can be changed at a plurality of timings, and attention can be paid to the timing at which the hold display displayed in the special mode changes, which can enhance the fun of the game.

  In this embodiment, in order to simplify the description, the timing at which the display mode of the suspension display is changed is an arbitrary shift timing until the variable display of the advance notice object is started. When the display mode can be changed at any timing before the start of display, for example, a plurality of types of change timing patterns that can specify the timing to be changed (such as a specific shift timing or a specific change display) May be provided, and either one may be selected according to the result of the winning determination.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 21, in the case of the first prefetch effect pattern, the smaller the number of shifts (that is, the earlier the change timing is), the better, and in the case of the second prefetch effect pattern, the larger number of shifts. Is set to be more advantageous (that is, as the timing of change is later), but in order to make it easy for the player to understand, for example, the one with a large number of shifts even in the case of the first look-ahead effect pattern The later timing may be set to be advantageous). Also, for example, in the case of the second pre-reading effect pattern, it may be set such that the smaller the number of shifts (that is, the earlier the timing of the change), the better.

  Further, similarly to the look-ahead effect execution determination table of FIG. 19A, the change timing is determined such that any change timing (number of shifts) is determined at a different ratio for each change pattern indicated by the winning determination result. A table may be provided. By doing so, according to the change timing of the reserve display corresponding to the variable display of the advance object, the rate at which the big hit occurs in the variable display of the advance object is changed, and the rate at which reach effect with high expectation is performed Can also be different.

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

  In this embodiment, the hold display changes to the first special mode or the second special mode at different rates according to the presentation mode of the suggestion effect. Specifically, when the suggested effect is executed in the first effect mode, the rate at which the pending display changes to the first special mode is high, and when the suggested effect is executed in the second effect mode, the pending operation is suspended. The rate at which the display changes to the second special mode is high. Therefore, it is suggested that the display mode of the suspension display changes by the execution of the suggestion effect, and it is easy to change to any special mode depending on which production mode the suggestion effect is executed. It is suggested. Although details will be described later, the suggestion effect is also performed at shift timings other than the change timing of the hold display. Therefore, in order to distinguish them, the suggested effect performed at the change timing of the pending display is also referred to as a suggested effect (success pattern), and the suggested effect performed at the shift timing other than the changed timing of the pending display is suggested (passed Also known as a pattern. In this embodiment, any of the suggestive effect (success pattern) and the suggestive effect (pass pattern) is executed in the first effect mode or the second effect mode. Therefore, the rate at which the display mode of the hold display changes may be different depending on the effect mode of the suggested effect. For example, when the suggested effect is executed in the first effect mode (for example, the first effect mode A may be different from the first effect mode and the second effect mode of this embodiment), the pending display changes. The rate of making is low, and the suggestive effect is performed in the second effect mode (for example, the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the first effect mode A different from the first effect mode A of this embodiment may be taken as the first effect mode B) In this case, the rate at which the pending display changes may be increased. That is, when the suggested effect is executed in the first effect mode (first effect mode A), the proportion of the suggested effect (success pattern) is high, and the suggested effect is the second effect mode (first effect mode B) In the case where it is carried out in the above, the proportion of the suggested effect (passing pattern) may be increased.

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory view showing a suggestion effect mode determination table. The effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode of the suggested effect performed at the change timing of the hold display, using the suggested effect mode determination table shown in FIG. Specifically, based on the extracted latest winning determination result, in the final display mode determination table, the effect mode is set to the first effect mode or the first effect mode at a ratio determined for each winning time determination result (display result of the variable display) One of the second rendering modes is determined. For example, when it is indicated that the display result of the variable display is "off" in the winning determination result (corresponding to the winning determination result 1 specification to the winning determination result 3 specification), the effect control CPU 101 The effect mode is determined to be the first effect mode at a rate of 80%, and the effect mode is determined to be the second effect mode at a rate of 20%. In addition, for example, when it is indicated that the display result of the variable display is "normal big hit" or "probable variation big hit" in the winning determination result (corresponding to the winning determination result 4 specification to the winning determination result 5 specification) The effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode to be the first effect mode at a rate of 20% and determines the effect mode to be the second effect mode at an 80% rate.

  What is characteristic in the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 22 is that the display result is "compared to the case where the display result is" off "(corresponding to the winning determination result 1 specification to the winning determination result 3 specification). It is set so that the ratio determined as the second effect mode is higher in the case of normal big hit "or" probable variation big hit "(corresponding to the winning determination result 4 specification to the winning determination result 5 specification). It is. By providing such a feature, when the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode, the rate at which the big hit occurs in the variable display of the advance target is higher than when it is displayed in the first effect mode. can do. In addition, when the display result of the variable display is “normal big hit” or “probable change big hit”, the percentage of the final display mode of the hold display becoming the second special mode is high, so the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode When this happens, the rate at which the display mode of the pending display changes to the second special mode having a higher degree of expectation than the first special mode is high. Therefore, while being able to give variety to suggestion production, it can be made to pay attention to which suggestion production of presentation mode is performed, and it is possible to improve game interest.

  In addition, as in the prefetch presentation effect execution determination table of FIG. 19 (A), the determination value (ratio) for determining the presentation mode of the suggested effect is set for each fluctuation pattern indicated by the winning determination result. Good. By doing so, when the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode, in addition to increasing the rate at which the big hit occurs in the change display of the advance object, the rate at which reach effect with a high degree of expectation is performed Can also be high.

  In this embodiment, the suggested effect is always executed at the shift timing when the display mode of the pending display changes, but the suggested effect may not be executed. In this case, since the display mode of the hold display can be suddenly changed without being suggested by the suggestion effect, the sense of surprise can be enhanced.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although two types of presentation modes of a 1st presentation mode and a 2nd presentation mode are provided as a production mode of suggestion production, it is not restricted to this but three or more types of presentation modes are provided. The degree of expectation may be different (the ratio of selection according to the display result may be different).

  FIG. 23 and FIG. 24 are flowcharts showing pre-reading effect determination processing. In the pre-reading effect determination process, the CPU 101 for effect control checks whether or not the pre-reading effect restriction flag indicating that the execution of pre-reading effect is restricted (S720). The pre-reading effect restriction flag is set in S731 described later. If the pre-read effect restriction flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 determines to display a new hold display corresponding to the latest hold storage in the normal mode in the total hold storage display unit 18c (S736). For example, when the first to fifth hold display of the total hold storage display unit 18c is displayed, the effect control CPU 101 controls the sixth hold display to be displayed in the normal mode. .

  If the prefetch effect limitation flag is not set, the CPU for effect control 101 determines the past winning determination result stored in the winning determination result storage buffer (the winning determination result indicated in the winning determination result designated command received this time) Extract all) (S721).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not all the extracted determination results at the time of winning show the determination results indicating "non-reach" (S722). In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 determines in S722 whether or not all the extracted winning determination results indicate a value indicating that the variation pattern is “non-reach out” (ie, reach). Check if there is a fluctuation that does not accompany the

  If all the determination results at the time of winning extracted in S722 are “non-reach” determination results, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S723. On the other hand, when the extracted determination results at the time of winning are not all determination results indicating “non-reach”, the effect control CPU 101 normally selects a new hold display corresponding to the latest hold storage in the total hold storage display unit 18c. It is decided to display in the form (S736). That is, in this embodiment, when there is a pending storage in which the variable display accompanied by the reach effect is performed, the prefetch effect is not executed based on the newly received winning time determination result designation command. In addition to the example shown in FIG. 23, even when there is a pending storage in which variable display with reach effect is performed, pre-reading effect is executed based on the newly received winning time determination result specification command. May be

  In S723, the CPU for effect control 101 extracts the latest determination result at the time of winning stored in the determination result storage buffer at the time of winning (result at the time of winning indicated by the command at the time of winning determination received at this time) Based on the determination result, it is determined whether or not pre-reading effect is to be performed using the pre-reading effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 19A (S723).

  Next, when the effect control CPU 101 determines that the pre-reading effect is to be executed (Y in S724), the process proceeds to S725. On the other hand, when it is determined that the pre-reading effect is not executed (N in S724), the effect control CPU 101 causes the total hold storage display unit 18c to display a new hold display corresponding to the latest hold storage in the normal mode. It decides in (S736).

  In S725, the CPU for effect control 101 sets the total number of pending storages in the combined pending storage number counter for effects for specifying the pending display to be the target of the pre-reading effect (S725). The value of the combined holding memory number counter for effect is decremented by 1 in S603 of the effect design fluctuation start process, and is used to specify the pending display to be the target of the pre-reading effect in S619. For example, when the value of the effect combination total storage number counter is 4, the pre-reading effect of changing the display mode of the fourth suspension display of the total number storage position 18c is executed.

  Next, based on the determination result at the time of winning, the effect control CPU 101 determines in which display mode the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) to be previewed is finally displayed in the pre-reading effect, as shown in FIG. It determines using the final display mode determination table shown to (B) (S726). In this embodiment, as the display mode of the hold display, in addition to the normal mode, a special mode, a first special mode and a second special mode are provided. However, as described later, the pending display displayed in the special mode changes from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode until the variable display based on the pending information corresponding to the pending display is started. Is displayed. Therefore, in S726, the final display mode is determined to either the first special mode or the second special mode. Hereinafter, the first special mode and the second special mode may be collectively referred to as special modes.

  Next, based on the fluctuation display result and the value of the total number of pending storages, the effect control CPU 101 uses the advance effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20 for the effect pattern of the advance effect (hereinafter also referred to as the advance effect pattern). To determine (S727).

  When the pre-reading effect pattern is determined, the effect control CPU 101 determines a change timing (number of shifts of the hold display) for changing the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) of the advance notice target. (Shift number) is set in the shift number counter for identifying the change timing (shift number) (S 728). Based on the change timing determination table shown in FIG. 21 and the total number of pending storages, the effect control CPU 101 determines the change timing (number of shifts) of the pending display corresponding to the variable display of the advance notice target. In this embodiment, the timing at which the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) of the advance notice target is the shift timing of any hold display. Therefore, by determining the change timing (the number of shifts), it is determined at what timing the shift is performed with respect to the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the advance notice object at which the display mode is changed. For example, when the change timing (the number of shifts) is determined to be 2, the display mode of the hold display is changed at the timing when the second shift is performed on the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the advance notice target.

  When the change timing (number of shifts) is determined, the effect control CPU 101 performs the suggested effect to be performed at the change timing of the hold display when the pre-read effect pattern determined in S727 is the second pre-read effect pattern (Y in S729) The effect mode is determined based on the determination result at the time of winning using the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 22 (S730). In this embodiment, it is possible to execute suggestion effects that suggest that the display mode of the hold display changes. Further, the suggestive effect is performed in the first effect mode or the second effect mode. In S730, the effect aspect of the suggestion effect performed at the change timing of the hold display is determined as either the first effect aspect or the second effect aspect.

  When the effect mode of the suggested effect is determined, the effect control CPU 101 sets a pre-read effect restriction flag indicating that the execution of the pre-reading effect is restricted (S731).

  If the pre-reading effect restriction flag is set, it is controlled by processing of S720 not to execute pre-reading effect repeatedly. That is, in this embodiment, when any pending display is displayed in a special mode, control is performed so as not to newly execute pre-reading effect. Therefore, the display of a plurality of pending displays in a special manner is limited. Therefore, by displaying a plurality of hold displays in a special mode, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused as to which hold display should be noted.

  In this embodiment, when any pending display is displayed in a special mode, it is controlled not to execute pre-reading effect repeatedly, but it is not limited to this, pre-reading effect is overlappingly executed It may be permitted at a fixed rate or completely permitted. That is, the processing of S 731 may be partially or completely omitted, so that a plurality of suspension displays may be displayed in a special mode or in a certain proportion or completely. In addition, for example, even when any one of the suspension displays is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode as well as in the special mode, control may be performed so as not to repeatedly perform the pre-reading effect. For example, when executing the process of S734 or when performing the process of S735, or when it is determined that it is the timing to change the hold display from the normal mode to the special mode in the effect design variation start process described later (for example, S605) This can be realized by setting the prefetching effect restriction flag to. Also, in this case, the pre-reading effect restriction flag may be reset when the pending display displayed in the special mode is deleted (that is, while the pending display is displayed in the special mode, the pre-reading effect) Execution is limited). In this way, when any hold display is displayed in a display mode other than the normal mode, it is restricted that the other hold display is displayed in a display mode other than the normal mode by the new pre-reading effect. Therefore, the player can easily understand which hold display to watch.

  Also, for example, when any one of the hold displays is displayed in the special mode, the first special mode, or the second special mode, a new pre-reading effect may be easily performed. That is, the pre-reading effect may be superimposed and may be easily performed. Further, for example, in the case of a specific gaming state (for example, a probability change state or a time saving state), the pre-reading effect may be made to be performed repeatedly. For example, in the configuration in which the pre-reading effect is repeatedly executed at a constant rate, in the case of a specific gaming state, this can be realized by increasing the allowed rate.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines to display a new hold display in a special mode in the total hold storage display unit 18c (S732). In S732, the CPU for effect control 101 determines to display a new hold display in a special mode, and indicates information indicating the final display mode determined in S726 and an effect mode of the suggested effect determined in S730. Information is stored in a storage area formed in the RAM. By storing these pieces of information, it is possible to specify which final display mode and the effect mode of the suggested effect are determined in the effect pattern variation start process described later.

  In addition, when the pre-reading effect pattern determined in S727 is not the second pre-reading effect pattern (N in S 729), that is, when the first pre-reading effect pattern is determined, the effect control CPU 101 performs the change determined in S728. Whether or not the timing is the start winning combination is confirmed (S733). Specifically, it is checked whether the value of the shift number counter is 0 or not. Then, if the change timing is the start winning combination (Y in S7333), the effect control CPU 101 determines to display a new hold display in the final display mode determined in S727 in the total hold storage display unit 18c. (S734).

  If the change timing is not a prize in S733 (N in S733), the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode of the suggested effect to be performed at the change timing of the hold display, as in S730 described above (S735). Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines to display a new hold display in the normal mode in the total hold storage display unit 18c (S736). In addition, also in S736 (for example, only when shifting from S735), as in S732, the CPU for effect control 101 controls to display a new hold display, and information indicating the final display mode determined in S726. And the information which shows the production | presentation aspect of the suggestion effect determined by S735 is stored in the preservation | save area | region formed in RAM. By storing these pieces of information, it is possible to specify which final display mode and the effect mode of the suggested effect are determined in the effect pattern variation start process described later.

  Next, in order to determine to display the display mode determined in S732, S734, S736 in either the first display mode or the second display mode, the effect control CPU 101 performs the second display mode in the process of S737. It is determined whether the flag is set. If the second display mode flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to enlarge and display the determined display mode of the hold display (S738). That is, as shown in FIG. 14D, the effect control CPU 101 controls the enlargement summation hold storage display unit 180c to magnify the hold display. Furthermore, the effect control CPU 101 performs control so that the on-hold displays do not overlap with each other when the on-hold display is enlarged and displayed. Further, if the second display mode flag is not set in the process of S737, that is, if the first display mode flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 sets the display mode of the determined hold display to the normal size. It is controlled to display on the screen (S739). Then, the process ends.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the prize determination result specification command is received, the new hold display is either the normal mode, the special mode, the first special mode or the second special mode in the pre-reading effect determination process. And the process of displaying the hold display in a magnified or normal display.

  In this embodiment, the variable display is executed in the winning order of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol, but the variable display of one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is given priority. If it is configured to be executed, (1) it is configured to perform pre-reading effect only for the variable display of the first special symbol, and (2) only the variable display of the second special symbol There are three possible configurations: configuring to perform prefetching effects for the target, and (3) configuring to perform prefetching effects for the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol .

  When the configuration of the above (1) is added to the configuration in which priority is given to the variable display of the second special symbol, the shift number counter according to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the first pending storage number Maximum 4 is set to. However, even if the pre-reading effect of changing the display mode of the suspension display corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is executed with the configuration of the above (1), the first start winning opening 14 will receive the first prize. (2) Since the variation display of the special symbol is interrupted and executed (in priority order, not in the winning order), for example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed, the effect symbol described later, even at the shift timing It is desirable to configure so as not to subtract the value of the shift number counter in S604 of the fluctuation start process. In the case of executing the pre-reading effect of changing the display mode of the suspension display corresponding to the fluctuation display of the first special symbol in the configuration of the above (3), similarly, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is performed It is desirable to configure so as not to subtract the value of the shift number counter in S604 of the effect symbol variation start process described later.

  In addition, when the configuration of the above (2) is added to the configuration in which priority is given to the variable display of the second special symbol, the shift is made according to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) A maximum of 4 is set in the number counter. In this case, unlike the configuration of the above (1), the value of the shift number counter is subtracted when the shift timing comes, regardless of whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is subjected to variable display. Moreover, also in the configuration of the above (3), even when the pre-reading effect of changing the display mode of the suspension display corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, similarly, any of the first special symbol or the second special symbol Even when variable display is performed, the value of the shift number counter is subtracted at the shift timing.

  In addition, when it is constituted so that priority is given to change display of the 2nd special symbol, in high base, it is constituted so that pre-reading effect is not performed for change display of the 1st special symbol. May be In addition, when it is constituted in order to execute with fluctuation indication of 2nd special symbol priority, it is constituted so as not to do pre-reading effect based on the winning a prize to 1st starting winning a prize mouth 13 in the big hit game It is also good. With such a configuration, for example, during the high base medium or the big hit game, even if a prize for the first start winning opening 13 occurs in the gaming control microcomputer 560, the effect processing at the time of the prize winning of S1217 is not executed. This can be realized by performing control so as not to execute even if it is decided to execute the pre-reading effect, if it is determined that the prize determination result specifying command received in the microcomputer 100 for effect control is received. In addition, when adding the configuration of the above (3) to the configuration in which priority is given to the variable display of the second special symbol, the high base middle or during a big hit game, the prefetching based on the winning of the first start winning opening 13 Although the effect is not performed, the pre-reading effect based on the winning on the second start winning opening 14 may be performed. With such a configuration, for example, during the high base medium or the big hit game, even if a prize for the first start winning opening 13 occurs in the gaming control microcomputer 560, the effect processing at the time of the prize winning of S1217 is not executed. If it is decided that the command at the time of winning result determination command based on the winning to the first start winning opening 13 received in the microcomputer 100 for effect control is discarded or it is decided to execute the prefetch effect, it is not executed This can be realized by controlling the

  In addition, when the configuration of the above (1) is added to the configuration in which priority is given to the variable display of the second special symbol, the pending storage based on the winning on the second start winning opening 14 exists. When a winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs, it is possible not to execute the pre-reading effect for the pending storage based on the winning to the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in the case of adding the configuration of the above (1) to the configuration in which priority is given to the variable display of the second special symbol, the pre-reading effect for pending storage based on winning on the first start winning opening 13 In the state where the execution is determined, when a winning on the second start winning opening 14 occurs, the execution of the pre-reading effect which has already been determined may be canceled.

  In this embodiment, the variable display is executed in the winning order in any one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but the pre-reading effect is performed only for the variable display of the first special symbol (above (( 1)) Alternatively, a configuration (the above-mentioned (2)) may be added to perform pre-reading effect only for the variable display of the second special symbol. Also, in this embodiment, the variable display is executed in the winning order of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol, but, for example, to the first start winning opening 13 during high base middle or during a big hit game It is possible not to perform the pre-reading effect based on the winning a prize.

  FIGS. 25 and 26 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first deletes the first winning determination result (oldest determination result) stored in the winning determination result storage buffer, and the content of the winning determination result storage buffer And erase the first pending display in the combined pending storage display unit 18c, shift the remaining pending displays one by one, and update the combined pending storage number display in the combined pending storage display unit 18c (see S601). For example, when the first to fifth hold displays of the total hold storage display unit 18c are displayed, the first hold display is erased at the shift timing and the second hold display is displayed. The hold display is shifted to the first display area, the hold display displayed on the third is shifted to the second display area, and the hold display displayed on the fourth is the third display The hold display that has been shifted to the area and shifted to the fifth display is shifted to the fourth display area. In addition, when it is comprised so that priority is given to one of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol and the change display of it is executed, production control CPU101 is synchronized to the 1st special symbol fluctuation display When the fluctuation display of the effect design is executed (specifically, when the 1st design fluctuation specified command reception flag is set), it is the 1st that the 1st winning a prize decision result storage buffer remembers The winning determination result is deleted, and the content of the first winning determination result storage buffer is shifted. In addition, when performing fluctuation display of the production symbol in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the second special symbol (specifically, when the second symbol fluctuation specification command reception flag is set), at the time of the second winning The first winning determination result stored in the determination result storage buffer is deleted, and the content of the second winning determination result storage buffer is shifted.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the value of the shift number counter for specifying the change timing (number of shifts) is larger than 0 (S602). That the value of the shift number counter is greater than 0 means that it is decided to execute the pre-reading effect of changing the display mode for any of the hold displays displayed on the total hold memory display unit 18c. Is shown. Therefore, in S602, it is confirmed whether or not it is decided to execute the pre-reading effect (change the display mode of the hold display).

  When the value of the shift number counter is not larger than 0 (N in S602), that is, the value of the shift number counter is 0, it is determined to execute the pre-reading effect (change the display mode of the hold display) If not, the effect control CPU 101 shifts the processing to S606.

  On the other hand, when the value of the shift number counter is larger than 0 (Y in S602), that is, when it is determined to execute the pre-reading effect (change the display mode of the hold display), the effect control CPU 101 The value of the combined holding memory number counter for effect is decremented by 1 (S603). Further, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts one from the value of the shift number counter (S604). Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether the value of the shift number counter is 0 or not (S605). The fact that the value of the shift number counter becomes 0 as a result of subtracting 1 from the value of the shift number counter in S604 changes the display mode of any of the hold displays displayed on the total hold memory display unit 18c. It indicates that it is time to execute the pre-reading effect to be made. Therefore, in S605, it is confirmed whether or not it is the change timing of the pre-reading effect of changing the display mode of the hold display.

  In S605, when the value of the shift number counter is not 0, that is, when it is not the change timing of the pre-reading effect for changing the display mode of the hold display, the effect control CPU 101 shifts the process to S606. On the other hand, when the value of the shift number counter is 0, that is, when it is the change timing of the pre-reading effect for changing the display mode of the hold display, the effect control CPU 101 shifts the process to S613.

  In S606, the effect control CPU 101 reads out the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays the display result of the effect pattern (stop in accordance with the variation pattern command read in S606 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) The symbol) is determined (S607). That is, when the processing of S 607 is executed by the effect control CPU 101, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the variable display pattern (fluctuation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means Means for determining the display result is implemented. Note that the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  The stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined as follows, for example. If the final stop symbol is a non-reach out-of-out symbol, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted at a predetermined timing, and the symbols corresponding to the extracted numerical data are left, middle, right It is determined as a combination of In such a case, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number happens to coincide with the combination of the big hit symbol, it is corrected so that it becomes the combination of the missing symbol (for example, the right symbol is shifted by 1 symbol) Each stop symbol is determined. Also, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number happens to be the reach symbol, it is corrected so that it becomes a combination of non-reach out-of-out symbols (for example, correction for shifting the right symbol by 1 symbol) and each stop symbol Is determined.

  Also, if the final stop symbol is a reach out symbol, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted at a predetermined timing, and it is determined as a stop symbol for each of the left and right effect symbols that form a reach state. Is determined. Also in this case, when it happens to be a combination of big hit symbols, each stop symbol is determined by correcting (for example, correcting the middle symbol by one symbol) so as to become the combination of the out symbols.

  Also, if the final stop design is a big hit design, the type of the big hit is determined from the probability variation big hit and the normal big hit, and when it is determined that it is decided to be the positive variation big hit, numerical data at a predetermined timing (Random number) extracted, data table (probable variation big hit design) with the relationship with the combination of odd variation big hit design (for example, the combination of odd Zorozu such as "7, 7, 7" on the left, middle and right) Using the determination table), any combination of probability variation big hit symbols is selected and determined from the extraction value. In addition, when it is decided that it is decided to usually make a big hit, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted at a predetermined timing, and combinations of the big hit symbols (for example, left, middle, right are "4, 4, 4 Or the like) and a combination of any usually big hit symbols is selected and determined from the extraction value using a data table (usually a big hit symbol determination table) in which a relationship with an even number combination such as "" is set. The symbol determined in this manner is used as a final stop symbol which is a variable display result before being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the second display mode flag is set in the process of S608 in order to decide to display the effect pattern in either the first display mode or the second display mode. judge. If the second display mode flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 determines to display the effect pattern in an enlarged manner (S609). Based on this determination, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), display control for enlarging and displaying the effect pattern is executed in the effect pattern fluctuation processing of S802. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 performs display control so that the effect symbols do not overlap with each other when the effect symbols are displayed in an enlarged manner during the effect symbol fluctuation processing. Furthermore, the effect control CPU 101 does not hide the small symbol, which is the game information of the first aspect, which is the game information of the second aspect, when the effect symbol is enlarged and displayed in the process of changing the effect symbol. Display control.

  In addition, if the second display mode flag is not set in the process of S608, that is, if the first display mode flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect pattern in the normal size. It determines (S612). Based on this determination, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), display control for displaying the effect pattern in a normal size is executed in the process of effect pattern fluctuation in S802. Then, after the processes of S609 and S612, the process proceeds to the process of S610.

  In the process of S610, the CPU for effect control 101 determines the effect mode of the suggested effect which suggests that the display mode of the suspension display changes. Here, the process of S610 is not performed at the timing when the display mode of the hold display changes due to the prefetching effect. Therefore, in S610, although it suggests that the display mode of the suspension display changes, as a result, the effect mode of the suggestion effect to be executed when the display mode does not change is determined. In addition, in order to distinguish from the suggestion effect (success pattern) performed when the display mode of the hold display changes, the suggestion effect performed when the display mode does not change is also referred to as a suggestive effect (pass pattern).

  In S610, when the pre-reading effect restriction flag is not set, that is, when any holding display is not displayed in the special mode in the total holding memory display unit 18c, the effect control CPU 101 suggests in FIG. It is decided not to execute the suggestion effect (pass pattern) or to execute the first effect mode or the second effect mode at a ratio of the effect (pass pattern) determination table. Further, the effect control CPU 101 has the suggestion shown in FIG. 25 (B) when the pre-read effect restriction flag is set, that is, when any hold display is displayed in the special mode on the total hold memory display unit 18c. It is decided not to execute the suggestion effect (pass pattern) or to execute the first effect mode or the second effect mode at a ratio of the effect (pass pattern) determination table. In addition, although the judgment value corresponding to the decision item (“no effect”, “first effect mode” or “second effect mode”) is assigned to the suggested effect (pass pattern) determination table, FIG. In the example shown to A) and (B), in order to simplify description, the ratio of the assigned judgment value is shown. For example, the CPU for effect control 101 extracts a random number for determining the effect mode of the suggested effect (pass pattern), and determines a decision item to which a judgment value that matches the extracted random number is assigned (“No effect”, “No (1) It is decided on the "presentation mode" or the "second presentation mode").

  For example, when the pre-reading effect restriction flag is not set, that is, when no hold display is displayed in the special mode in the total hold memory display unit 18c, the suggested effect (pass pattern) must be executed at a rate of 60%. It is determined that the suggestion effect is to be executed in the first effect mode at a rate of 30%, and it is determined that the suggestion effect is to be executed in the second effect mode at a rate of 10%. Also, when the pre-reading effect restriction flag is set, that is, when any hold display is displayed in a special mode on the total hold memory display unit 18c, the suggested effect (pass pattern) is not executed at a rate of 0%. It is determined that the suggestion effect is performed in the first effect mode at a rate of 60%, and it is determined that the suggestion effect is performed in the second effect mode at a rate of 40%.

  As shown in FIGS. 25 (A) and 25 (B), in this embodiment, when the pre-reading effect restriction flag is set, that is, any hold display is displayed in a special mode on the total hold storage display unit 18c If so, the suggested rendering is performed at a higher rate than otherwise. Therefore, the sense of expectation when the hold display is displayed in the special mode can be enhanced, and the game interest can be enhanced. In this embodiment, since the suggestion effect is executed even when the display mode of the hold display changes, the suggestion effect is always executed when the hold display is displayed in the special mode. However, even when the hold display is displayed in a special mode, the suggestion effect may not be performed. However, also in this case, it is desirable that the suggestion effect be performed at a higher rate than when the hold display is not displayed in the special mode.

  Further, when the pre-reading effect restriction flag is set, that is, when any of the hold display is displayed in the special mode in the total hold memory display unit 18c, the final display mode of the hold display is the first display mode Alternatively, depending on which of the second display modes is selected, the stage of the suggested effect may be determined to be the first stage or the second stage at a different ratio. For example, when the final display mode is determined to the second display mode in which the degree of expectation is higher than the first display mode, the effect mode in the suggested effect is the second effect mode in which the degree of expectation is higher than the first effect mode. The rate to be determined may be increased. Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, display control in which an arrow flies from the right side of the display area is performed in the effect display device 9 as a suggestion effect that suggests that the display mode of the suspension display changes. When the display mode of the hold display changes (in the case of the suggestion effect (success pattern)), display control is performed in which the flying arrow is stuck in the hold display corresponding to the hold information to be notified. When the display mode of the hold display does not change (in the case of the suggestion effect (pass pattern)), display control is performed in which the flying arrow passes through the display area as it is. Therefore, in S610, it is not necessary to specify the pending display corresponding to the pending information to be notified, using the effect combined pending storage number counter as in S619 described later. Note that, for example, in the effect display device 9 as a suggestion effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes at both the time when the display mode of the hold display is changed and when it is not the time. When it is the timing to change the display mode of the hold display by performing display control in which the arrow in which the arrow flew from the right side of the display area pierces the hold display corresponding to the hold information to be notified, the hold display When it is not the timing to change the display mode (corresponding to the suggestion effect (success pattern)) and to change the display mode of the hold display, the display mode of the hold display pierced by the arrow is not changed (the suggestion effect of this example (pass pattern Equivalent to)). In this case, in S610, the effect control CPU 101 identifies the pending display corresponding to the pending information to be notified using the combined pending memory number counter for effect as in S616 described later, and identifies in S611. A process table may be selected to execute a suggested effect on the pending display, or a pending display to which an arrow is stuck is randomly determined from among the displayed pending displays, and a suggested effect on the determined pending display A process table to be executed may be selected.

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 selects a process table according to the effect mode and the fluctuation pattern of the determined effect effect (passing pattern) (S611). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S621).

  Here, the process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the CPU for effect control 101 controls the effect device (component for effect) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of 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. The display control execution data includes data indicating the mode of each variation constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect pattern, and data indicating the mode of the prefetching effect in the combined hold storage display unit 18c, Data indicating the aspect of, data of whether to display the effect design in a normal size or display enlarged, data of whether to display the hold display in a normal size or display enlarged, etc. are described There is. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Moreover, the fluctuation time in the aspect of the fluctuation | variation is set to the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. In addition, data corresponding to parts for effects not to be controlled even if corresponding to the effect control process timer determination value (for example, pre-reading effect described in display control execution data of process table used when pre-reading effect is not executed The dummy data (data which does not designate control) may be set to the data which shows the mode of. The process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Moreover, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

  In addition, the CPU for effect control 101, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (effects display device 9 as effect parts, effect elements The control of the various lamps and the speakers 27R and 27L as presentation parts is executed (S622). For example, in order to display an image corresponding to the fluctuation pattern on the effect display device 9, an instruction is output to the VDP 109. Further, in order to control various lamps to turn on / off, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35. Further, in order to perform audio output from the speakers 27R and 27L, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70.

  In this embodiment, the CPU for effect control 101 controls the variable pattern of the effect pattern according to the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command in a one-to-one manner, but the CPU 101 for effect control controls the change pattern command The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (S623), and corresponds the value of the effect control process flag to the processing during effect symbol fluctuation (S624) Use the same value.

  If it is determined in S605 that the value of the shift number counter is 0, that is, when it is the change timing of the pre-reading effect for changing the display mode of the hold display, the pre-reading effect restriction flag is set for the effect control CPU 101 If it is, it is reset (S613). By performing such processing, in this embodiment, it is possible to newly limit the execution of the pre-reading effect during the period in which the hold display is displayed in the special mode, and a plurality of hold displays are special. It can be limited to be displayed in an aspect.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads a fluctuation pattern command from the fluctuation pattern command storage area (S614). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays the display result of the effect pattern (stop in accordance with the variation pattern command read out in S614 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) The symbol) is determined (S615).

  Then, the CPU 101 for effect control determines whether or not the second display mode flag is set in the process of S617 in order to decide to display the effect pattern in either the first display mode or the second display mode. judge. If the second display mode flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 determines to display the effect pattern in an enlarged manner (S618). Based on this determination, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), display control for enlarging and displaying the effect pattern is executed in the effect pattern fluctuation processing of S802. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 performs display control so that the effect symbols do not overlap with each other when the effect symbols are displayed in an enlarged manner during the effect symbol fluctuation processing. Furthermore, the effect control CPU 101 does not hide the small symbol, which is the game information of the first aspect, which is the game information of the second aspect, when the effect symbol is enlarged and displayed in the process of changing the effect symbol. Display control.

  In addition, if the second display mode flag is not set in the process of S617, that is, if the first display mode flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect pattern in the normal size. It determines (S620). Based on this determination, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), display control for displaying the effect pattern in a normal size is executed in the process of effect pattern fluctuation in S802. Then, after the processes of S618 and S620, the process proceeds to the process of S619.

  In the process of S619, the CPU for effect control 101 processes the display mode change time according to the effect mode of the suggested effect, the final display mode of the suspension display specified by the counter for total storage capacity for effect, and the fluctuation pattern. A table is selected (S619). Then, the process proceeds to S621. The processing of S617, S618, and S620 similar to S608, S609, and S612 may be common. Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the second display mode flag is set or the first mode display flag is set, determines to display the effect pattern in an enlarged manner, the effect pattern The process of determining to display in a normal size may be made common.

  With the process table for display mode change, along with the fluctuation display of the production design, at the start of the fluctuation of the production design, execute the suggestion effect (success pattern) and execute the pre-reading effect to change the display mode of the specific hold display It is a table in which process data for performing control is set. In this embodiment, a plurality of process tables for changing display modes are provided in accordance with the modes of the suggested effect (success pattern) to be executed and the pre-read effect. Further, in this embodiment, the effect mode (in this example, the first effect mode or the second effect mode) of the suggestion effect (success pattern) determined in the prefetch effect determination process (S730 or S735) and stored. And holding display of the display object specified by the counter for total holding memory for presentation (for example, when the value of the counter for total holding memory for presentation is 2, a second holding display on the total holding memory display unit 18c); Suggested staging (success pattern) in any mode based on the final display mode (in the present example, the first display mode or the second display mode) determined in the pre-reading effect determination process (S 726) and stored. It is possible to specify which display mode is to be performed, and which display mode is to be changed. Therefore, the CPU for effect control 101 displays a plurality of types of display modes according to the effect mode of the suggested effect (success pattern), the final display mode of the on-hold display specified by the counter for total stored memory number for effect, and the fluctuation pattern. A presentation mode determined in the pre-reading effect determination process by selecting any of the process table for change time and executing control of the presentation device according to the contents of process data 1 of the selected process table for change time display mode The suggestion effect (success pattern) can be executed and the pre-reading effect of changing the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the advance notice object to the determined display mode can be performed.

Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 14, when the mode is switched from the first display mode to the second display mode, information related to display such as a rendering symbol and a suspension display among the game information is enlarged and displayed. Therefore, the display mode can be switched without increasing the processing load as compared with the case of switching a plurality of pieces of information such as the output of other sounds and the output of light. In addition, of the effect pattern which is the game information of the first aspect and the small symbol 94 corresponding to the variable display of the effect pattern which is the game information of the second aspect, only the effect symbol which is the game information of the first aspect is The enlarged display is performed when the mode is switched from the 1 display mode to the second display mode. Therefore, compared with the case where both the game information of the first aspect and the game information of the second aspect are enlarged, only the game information of the first aspect is enlarged and displayed without increasing the processing load of the effect control. The mode can be switched. Further, among the hold display which is the game information of the first aspect and the hold number display corresponding to the hold display which is the game information of the second aspect, only the hold display which is the game information of the first aspect is the first display mode Is enlarged when the mode is switched from the second display mode to the second display mode. Even in such a case, compared with the case where both the game information of the first aspect and the game information of the second aspect are enlarged and displayed, the processing load of effect control is achieved by enlarging and displaying only the game information of the first aspect. The display mode can be switched without increasing it.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 14, in the left, middle, and right presentation symbol display areas 91, 92, 93, the presentation symbols and the small symbols 94 are game patterns related to the same presentation symbols. It is information. Further, the number of the hold display displayed by the total hold storage display unit 18c and the number of the hold display displayed by the number-of-hold display unit 95 are game information regarding the same hold storage. Among the game information, only the game information of the first aspect relating to the effect pattern and the suspension display is enlarged and the game information of the second aspect relating to the number of reservations displayed on the small symbol 94 and the number of reservations display 95 is normal size Is displayed. In this way, by confirming the game information of the first aspect, it is possible to preferably make the game information of the first information easy to view.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 23 and FIG. 24, the advance notice by the advance effect determination process is displayed on the hold display which is the game information of the first aspect and the hold number display unit 95 which is the game information of the second aspect. Of the number of reservations, it is executed only about the reservation display which is the game information of the first aspect. Therefore, by making it possible to visually recognize the game information of the first aspect which is easy to visually recognize, it is possible to preferably make it a target of notice.

  (4) In the second display mode (symbol) of FIG. 14 (b), "left", "middle", and "right" enlargement effect symbols display areas 910, 920, and 930 are indicated by the enlargement effect symbols variably displayed. As described above, the effect pattern which is the game information of the first aspect is enlarged and displayed. Further, in the second display mode (hold display) of FIG. 14 (d), the hold display, which is the game information of the first aspect, is enlarged as shown in the enlargement hold display displayed on the enlarged total hold storage display unit 180c. Is displayed. Therefore, the game information of the first aspect can be displayed in an easy-to-see manner for players of a wide range of age groups, such as elderly people who can not easily see in the normal display size or players who want to display game information enlarged. .

  (5) In the second display mode (symbol) of FIG. 14 (b), the effect symbols enlarged in the “left”, “middle” and “right” enlargement effect display areas 910, 920 and 930 do not overlap each other Since the variable display is performed as described above, it is possible to prevent the expansion of the effect symbols overlapping each other, making it difficult to visually recognize and reducing the interest of the game.

  (6) In the second display mode (hold display) of FIG. 14 (d), the hold displays enlarged and displayed on the enlarged total hold storage display unit 180c are displayed so as not to overlap each other. It is possible to prevent overlapping, making it difficult to visually recognize and reducing the interest of the game.

  (7) In the second display mode (symbol) of FIG. 14 (b), the variation display of the effect symbols enlarged in the left, middle, and right in the enlargement effect symbol display areas 910, 920, and 930 is Since the variable display is performed so as not to hide the variable display of the small symbol 94, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the game information of the second aspect from being disturbed.

  (8) As shown in FIG. 3, the effect switching board 110 for switching the display mode is provided on the effect control board 80. By operating the mode switching switch 110, the gaming clerk can switch the display mode in accordance with the customer level of the store.

  (9) As shown in S820 of FIG. 16, the switching operation of the display mode is possible at the time of the change stop. Therefore, the burden of display control by switching the display mode suddenly while the symbol is changing can be reduced.

Next, modifications and feature points of the embodiment described above will be listed below.
(1) The embodiment described above is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but can be applied to all gaming machines for playing a game. For example, a variable display that allows a game to be started by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or the number of credits) for one game, and variably displays plural types of identification information (patterns) that can be identified. One game is ended by the display result of the device (for example, a plurality of reels) being derived and displayed, and the winnings (for example, cherry winning, watermelon winning, bell winning, replay winning, BB winning, RB winning according to the display result Etc.) can also be applied to slot machines where generation is allowed. In such a slot machine, a liquid crystal display device is provided separately from the plurality of reels (game information of the second aspect) which is a variable display device, and a symbol corresponding to a reel on the liquid crystal display device (a game of the first aspect Information may be variably displayed, and the variably displayed symbol may be enlarged and displayed when switching the display mode.

  (2) When applying the above-described embodiment to a slot machine, the following may be performed. For example, as an advantageous gaming state for the player, a state called "RT (Replay Time)" in which the winning probability of a replay player is improved more than usual by processing on the game control board side performing internal lottery is controlled. A state called "AT (Assist Time)" in which information on the type of the small winning combination is notified when one of a plurality of small winning combinations with different operating procedures for winning by the processing on the side of the effect control board is selected. The information indicating that the control is to be performed may be enlarged and displayed. Specifically, the replay role and the minor role are displayed on the reel (game information of the second aspect), and the display corresponding to the replay role and the minor role (game information of the first aspect) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device. The display on the liquid crystal display device may be enlarged. Further, the number of AT games may be displayed in a normal size on the liquid crystal display, and a gauge may be displayed indicating the number of AT games after which the gauge may be enlarged. In addition, the bet number of medals, the credit number, the bet number, the winning number, the payout number and the like are displayed on the display (the game information of the second aspect) and also displayed on the liquid crystal display The display on the liquid crystal display device may be enlarged.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the effect symbol is shown as the game information of the first aspect, and the small symbol is shown as the game information of the second aspect. Also, the hold display is shown as the game information of the first aspect, and the hold number display is shown as the game information of the second aspect. The game information of the first aspect and the game information of the second aspect may be as follows. For example, the game information of the first aspect may be used as a rendering symbol, and the game information of the second aspect may be used as a fourth symbol. Here, the fourth symbol repeats lighting and extinguishing in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and which symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is varying It is a display which shows. In addition, when the game information of the first aspect is set as a production symbol, and when the game information of the second aspect is set as a fourth symbol, it may be indicated by the fourth symbol whether or not to be in the positive state after fluctuating display . In such a case, in the effect pattern, it may not be shown that it becomes a positive change state until the change display is stopped. Thus, the gaming information of the first aspect and the gaming information of the second aspect may be any relevant information, and the contents of the information may not be identical.

  (4) In the embodiment described above, the second aspect is used as the game information of the first aspect, using information on a right-handed instruction instructing on the display screen a right-handed strike at the right side of the gaming area to fire the gaming ball. As the game information of the above, information of a small right-handed instruction to make a small right-handed instruction and instruct on the display screen may be used. In such a case, it is also possible to give notice, for example, by changing the color of the right-handed instruction that it will be in an advantageous gaming state in which there are a large number of definite variations and time-savings. If the display mode is changed and the right-handed instruction is largely displayed, the player can easily recognize that the game is shifted to the advantageous state.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the display result of the variable display is used as the game information of the second aspect, using the information of the notice of the notice of notifying the display result of the variable display by the words of the character as the game information of the first aspect. You may use the information of the advance notice of the number which displays by a number. For example, when notifying that the display result of the variable display is the one with high expectation for big hit, the serif notice is displayed in gold and the content of the speech is also "super heat", and the display result of the variable display is the big hit expectation In the advance notice of numbers, the display result of the variable display may show the number “5” of the high-hit expected degree. In addition, when the display mode is changed, a serif notice that is the game information of the first aspect may be displayed in a normal size, and a numeric notice that is the game information of the second aspect may be enlarged and displayed. As described above, the gaming information of the first aspect and the gaming information of the second aspect may be of various aspects, and the gaming information to be enlarged may be switched.

  (6) In the embodiment described above, the information of the effect symbol displayed on the liquid crystal screen of the effect display device 9 is used as the game information of the first aspect, and the special symbol indicator is used as the game information of the second aspect. Information may be used. Thus, the game information of the second aspect which is not enlarged and displayed even if the display mode is changed is not limited to the one displayed on the liquid crystal.

  (7) In the embodiment described above, the effect display device 9 (main liquid crystal) is used as the first display means, and the movable display device (small sub-liquid crystal) which can perform movable operation separately from the main liquid crystal as the second display means The game information of the first aspect may be displayed on the main liquid crystal, and the game information of the second aspect may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal. When the display mode is switched, the display of the main liquid crystal may be enlarged. When the game information of the first aspect is displayed on the sub liquid crystal, the display of the sub liquid crystal may be enlarged.

(8) In the embodiment described above, the enlargement display is shown in the second display mode in order to make the game information of the first aspect easy to view. As an aspect which is easy to view, the following aspects are also considered. For example, by changing the contrast on the display screen, a difference may be provided to the color or the luminance of the image to be displayed, and the game information of the first aspect may be easily viewed. In addition, the game information of the first aspect may be easily viewed by emphasizing the edge of the rendering pattern or the suspension display (such as making the edge darker). In addition, the game information of the first aspect may be easily viewed by changing the shapes of the effect design and the hold display in the first display mode and the second display mode.

  (9) In the embodiment described above, when the elderly person or the person with color vision abnormality plays a game, the game information may be easily viewed in the second display mode. For example, in elderly people, it is difficult to see the color with age due to cataract and the like. In addition, some people with color blindness are difficult to see. When such people play a game, display control to change the color that is hard to see to a color that can be easily seen, or display control to make it easy to see by changing the background color to make the border with game information clearer You may make it easy to visually recognize by display control.

  (10) In the embodiment described above, when the effect design is enlarged and displayed in the second display mode, the case is shown where the symbols to be variably displayed are displayed so as not to overlap each other. As a method of displaying so that a pattern does not overlap, you may make it not overlap, for example, at the time of enlarging display by displaying several figures collectively among production | presentation patterns. Specifically, when numbers from 0 to 9 are set as the effect pattern, if 1 and 3 are displayed together as 3 and 0 and 2 are displayed collectively as 2, it will change. The number of effects can be reduced to six. In this way, it is possible to appropriately widen the intervals between the symbols so that they do not overlap even if the rendering symbols are enlarged and displayed.

  (11) In the embodiment described above, the case is described where the pre-reading effect is executed for the hold display which is the game information of the first aspect. Not only the hold display, but also for the effect pattern which is the game information of the first aspect, the prefetch effect may be executed. When pre-reading effect is executed for the effect design, for example, even if the fluctuation display stored on hold before the fluctuation that becomes the big hit is started, the symbol combination to be stopped is considered to have a high hit probability. Good. In addition, the color of the effect pattern to be stopped may be set to a high expectation of a big hit which is different from normal. Also, the pre-reading effect may be performed using both the hold display and the effect pattern. Furthermore, when a change in the target (a change to be a target of pre-reading) is changed and displayed, the effect pattern may be changed to a mode different from the normal mode to give notice of the display result. In addition, the pending storage corresponding to the variable display of the target may be provided with a display area displayed during the fluctuation, and the advance notice may be executed also in the display area. Then, enlarged display may be performed by changing the display mode for each pre-reading effect and the advance notice.

  (12) In the embodiment described above, when the second display mode is selected in the pre-read effect, the pending display or the variation pattern before the variable display of the target with a high probability of big hit is started. The image may be gradually enlarged each time. In addition, during the change of the target, the display may be gradually enlarged with each lapse of time. In this way, it is possible not only to be easy to see, but also to have a sense of expectation for the game effect.

  (13) In the embodiment described above, when the player starts using the card according to the information on the membership card indicating that the player used in the card unit is a member of the game arcade, the game is automatically performed in the second display mode. It may be started. For example, when becoming a member of a game arcade, information on an age such as the date of birth may be indicated to the technical store side. In such a case, if the player using the membership card based on the assigned member number is a predetermined age or more, the gaming machine side displays the second display by a signal based on the information at the time of using the card unit. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be set to start the game in the mode.

  (14) In the embodiment described above, the effect symbol and the hold display are illustrated as the game information of the first aspect in which a plurality of types of enlarged displays are displayed. In such a case, the enlarged display may be any one of a plurality of types. In addition, the player may be allowed to select which game information of the plurality of types of game information to be enlarged and displayed by the operation of the operation means or the like.

  (15) In the embodiment described above, the player plays a game in a game mode in which his or her past game history (for example, past big hit history, variation display frequency history, history of notice effects, etc.) is reflected. It may apply to the game machine which is made possible. A game mode to be executed by such a game machine is referred to as a "mobile interlocking mode", and in order to play a game, the player is connected to a management server using a mobile terminal etc. The player can set the game mode to the mobile interlocking mode by performing predetermined operations such as ID input and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 when starting a game. In such a mobile interlocking mode, processing of switching the display mode may be performed. Specifically, when it is set that the mobile phone side plays a game in the second display mode, if an ID for the setting is input to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the effect pattern etc. enlarged in the second display mode It is sufficient if the game can be started.

  (16) In the embodiment described above, when determining to display the effect pattern enlarged in the processes of S609 and S618 in FIGS. 25 and 26, the effect pattern is selected depending on whether the passing effect mode is a pass pattern or a success pattern. And the enlargement ratio of the enlargement display of the hold display may be changed.

  (17) In the embodiment described above, when the display mode is controlled to the second display mode, the enlargement ratio of the enlarged display of the symbol may be changed according to the degree of expectation of the big hit. Specifically, in the case of pending display of pre-reading effect where the display result of the variable display becomes a big hit, and the variable display of the target when the target is the variable display, the game information of the first aspect with a higher enlargement rate than the enlargement rate when the display result is out May be displayed in an easy-to-see manner.

  (18) In the embodiment described above, pseudo-series effects may be performed as effects to be performed in the variable display. A pseudo-continuous is an effect display that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of holding memories are being performed continuously, although the fluctuation is originally one time corresponding to one holding memory. Is an abbreviation that stands for In addition, as the effect to be executed in the variable display, a slip effect may be performed. The term “slip” means effect display in which the symbol is slipped from the predicted stop position immediately before the stop of the symbol in the variable display.

  (19) In the embodiment described above, when the variation is started in order to notify the microcomputer for effect control of the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the variation time and the type of reach effect and the presence or absence of the pseudo sequence, Although the example of transmitting the variation pattern command has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, when notified by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer is the first command before reaching reach, such as presence or absence of pseudo sequence, presence or absence of slip effect (so-called second if it does not reach) Send a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before stop, and the second command after reaching reach such as reach type and re-lottery effect (so-called second stop if it does not reach) Command) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the variable display on the basis of the fluctuation time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer is notified of the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer is made to select a specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. It is also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after sending the first command, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the next timer interrupt) And the second command may be sent. In addition, the fluctuation | variation aspect shown by each command is not necessarily limited to this example, It can change suitably also about the order to transmit. In this way, by notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data which has to be stored as the fluctuation pattern command. As described above, in the configuration in which the variation pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands, the determination result of the display result by the effect process at the time of winning in the second command after transmitting the first command, Alternatively, pre-reading determination information such as the variation pattern type may be transmitted, and effects of pre-reading notice may be executed based on the reception of the second command.

  (20) In the embodiment described above, the presentation control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as substrates on which the circuit for controlling the presentation device is mounted. However, the circuit for controlling the presentation device May be mounted on one substrate. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) equipped with a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 etc. and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are installed. Two substrates with the second effect control substrate may be provided.

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits the command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 is connected to another board (for example, as shown in FIG. Sound / lamp substrate) having a function by the circuit mounted on the audio output substrate 70, a lamp driver substrate 35, etc., or the circuit mounted on the audio output substrate 70 and a function by the circuit mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35 The effect control command may be transmitted, and may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the effect control substrate 80 via another substrate. In that case, the command may simply pass through on another board, or the control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35 and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. According to the control, the microcomputer 100 executes control relating to voice control and lamp control, and further changes the received command as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. It may be sent to the Even in that case, the sound control board 100 and the lamp driver are similar to the display control according to the play control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above embodiment. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the substrate 35 or the sound / lamp substrate. In the case of such a configuration, the various types of determination made by the effect control microcomputer 100 in the embodiment described above may be similarly made to be performed by the effect control microcomputer 100, or sound output Control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the substrate 70, the lamp driver substrate 35, or the sound / lamp substrate may be used.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine for paying out the gaming medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize is described, but the gaming medium is enclosed and the gaming medium is played You may employ the enclosure type game machine which adds a game point (score), without paying out at hand. The enclosed type game machine is provided with a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls as an example of a game medium in the game machine, and a storage unit for storing the game points is provided according to the ball lending operation. The gaming points are added to the storage unit, the gaming points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the operation of firing the ball, and the gaming points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of the winning. In addition, the gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board forming a game area in which a game ball is struck is attached to a game slot provided with a launcher and a ball payout device, but the invention is not limited thereto. The basic functions of the above may be shared, and only the game board, which is the characteristic configuration of the game, may be distributed. In this case, the gaming board which is the characteristic configuration of the game is referred to as a gaming machine.

  (23) The embodiment described above can also be applied to devices such as game machines that simulate the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the embodiments described above are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a removable recording medium to a computer device etc., and a storage device provided in advance in a computer device etc. It does not matter if it is distributed by pre-installing it in. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter. Also, the embodiment of the game is not limited to one that is executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but may be executed by temporarily storing programs and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using hardware resources of another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices via a network.

  (24) In the embodiment described above, an example is shown in which 15 rounds of normal big hits and 15 rounds of probability variation big hits are provided as jackpot types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if there are three or more rounds of jackpot types, as in the case of providing 15 rounds of jackpots, 10 rounds of jackpots, 5 rounds of jackpots, and 2 rounds of jackpots. Good. In that case, for example, the type of the big hit, the big hit type group (for example, 15 round big hit, 10 round big hit) and the big hit type group where the winning ball is hard to be obtained (for example, 5 rounds) Big hit, 2 round big hit) and the second special symbol is set so that the percentage of big hit types of big hit type groups where it is easy to get a prize ball will be higher than the first special symbol You may

  (25) In the embodiment described above, after the variable display result is derived and displayed when it is determined that the display result of the variable display is a probability change big hit, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, it is unconditionally in a probability change state An example of controlled stochastic state control is shown. However, not limited to this, the probability change determination device is controlled to be a probability change state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 20 A type of probability change state control may be performed.

  (26) In the embodiment described above, the “ratio (probability, probability)” is described by taking a predetermined value exceeding 0% as a specific example. However, 0% may be used as the “proportion (proportion, probability)”. For example, in the case where "the occurrence rate of one is higher than the occurrence rate of the other" by comparing the occurrence rate of the predetermined gaming state 1 with the occurrence rate of the other gaming state 2 in the predetermined gaming period, Also includes the case where the rate of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

  (27) It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is indicated not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

  8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 9 effect display device, 1 pachinko gaming machine, 560 microcomputer for game control, 100 microcomputer for effect control.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Display means capable of displaying game information regarding the game;
And display control means for controlling display of the display means.
The display control means
A first display mode for displaying the game information of the first aspect and the game information of the second aspect;
A second display mode for displaying the game information of the first aspect in a mode that is easier to visually recognize than the first display mode, and displaying the game information of the second mode in a mode common to the first display mode ; The display mode can be switched to
The gaming information of the first aspect and the gaming information of the second aspect are common gaming information,
Among the gaming information of the first aspect and the gaming information of the second aspect, it is possible to execute a notice of notification about a game using the gaming information of the first aspect,
The display control means performs display control so that the gaming information of the first aspect does not hide the gaming information of the second aspect ,
The apparatus further comprises a hold storage unit capable of storing information on variable display as hold storage information,
The display control means displays a number of pending displays corresponding to the number of the pending storage information as the game information of the first aspect,
The display mode of the hold display includes a normal mode, a special mode, and a special mode,
The special mode includes a first special mode and a second special mode with a high degree of expectation controlled to an advantageous state more advantageous to the player than the first special mode,
It further comprises a suggestion effect execution means for performing a suggestion effect that suggests that the display mode of the pending display changes.
The suggestion effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a first indication effect in which the display mode of the hold display changes after the effect and a second indication effect in which the display mode of the hold display does not change after the effect,
When the hold display is displayed in the special mode, the second suggestion effect can be performed at a higher frequency than when the hold display is not displayed in the special mode,
When the display mode of the hold display changes with the pattern displayed by changing the hold display from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode, the first display without displaying the hold display in the special mode The gaming machine, wherein the hold display is displayed in the second special mode at a higher rate than when the display mode of the hold display changes in the special mode or the pattern displayed in the second special mode .

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