JP6530161B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a game machine, when a game ball is shot into a game area by a launch device as a game medium, and the game ball wins in a prize area such as a prize port provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player There is one that has been configured. Furthermore, a variable display portion capable of variably displaying identification information (also referred to as variable display) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of identification information in the variable display portion becomes a specific display result, a predetermined gaming value is played Are configured to give to a person.

  The prize value is to pay out a prize ball or to give a score or a prize according to the winning of the game ball to the prize area. In addition, with the game value, when the specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the game machine is in an advantageous state for the player who is easy to hit the ball, It is to generate the right to be in an advantageous state, and to be in a state where it becomes easy to establish the conditions for award ball payout.

  In a pachinko gaming machine, after a game medium passes through the starting area, a specific display result predetermined as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started in the variable display unit based on the establishment of the start condition. Is displayed, a "big hit (specific game state)" occurs. In addition, derivation | leading-out display is making a symbol stop display. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and a transition is made to a big hit gaming state in which a hit ball tends to be won. Then, in each open period, when there is a winning to a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings, the large winning openings are closed. The number of opening of the special winning opening is fixed at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). Note that an open time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each open, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the special winning opening is closed when the open time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each big winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  In such a game machine, before starting the variable display based on the game medium having passed through the start area (start winning hole), referring to the numerical data extracted when the game medium passed through the start area There is a gaming machine configured to determine whether or not the display result is a specific display result, and to execute a notice effect (a so-called advance notice effect) based on the judgment result. A combination of predetermined effect images (for example, a combination of predetermined chances and the like) in variable display performed before such variable display as a target of determination is performed as such advance notice effect There is one that is derived and displayed on the image display means. In addition, in the gaming machine as described above, when variable display is started, it is determined whether or not the display result is the specific display result, and the game configured to execute the advance notice effect based on the determination result There is a machine. A combination of predetermined effect images (for example, a combination of predetermined chances and the like) is used as the image display means in a period from when variable display is started to when the display result is derived and displayed as such advance notice effect. There is a method of performing pseudo-series effects to make it appear as if variable display of effect images is performed a plurality of times with respect to one start winning by changing display of effect images again after temporary stop display. In Patent Document 1, a combination of effect images derived and displayed in such pre-reading advance notice effects and a combination of effect images displayed temporarily stop in pseudo-run effects are changed, and a combination of the effect images results in a big hit A gaming machine is disclosed that changes the ratio.

JP 2010-115325 A (paragraphs [0349] to [0353], FIG. 36)

  In the gaming machine as described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the combination of effect images derived and displayed in the advance notice effect and the combination of effect images displayed temporarily stop in the pseudo-render effect Although I could do it, I could not focus on the stop position.

  The present invention has been made under such a background, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine in which a player looks at a position where a combination of effect images is displayed.

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

First, the invention according to means 1 is
It is a gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information (the first special symbol fluctuation display, the second special symbol fluctuation display, and the effect symbol fluctuation display), and controls the player in an advantageous state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player. ,
Image display means (effect display device 9) capable of displaying an image;
The combination of identification information (1-1-2 or 5-5-6 effect pattern) is displayed on the image display means (upper, middle or lower (see FIG. 17B) of the effect pattern display area) Display control means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, S1006 and S1012 to S1014 of pre-reading effect processing (FIG. 21), S2014 and S2015 of effect symbol fluctuation start processing (FIG. 26), and effect symbol fluctuation stop processing (FIG. 30) A) to execute S4002) and
When the combination of the identification information is displayed at the first position (the upper stage of the effect symbol display area) by the display control means, the display is displayed at the second position (the middle or lower stage of the effect symbol display area) different from the first position. The ratio controlled to the above-mentioned advantageous state differs depending on the time when the final stop position determination table (FIG. 23) and the stop position pattern determination table (FIG. 24), a predetermined combination of effect images is derived and displayed on the upper stage Of the jackpot is set to be higher than when it is derived and displayed in the middle or lower stage),
There are combinations of multiple types of identification information that are controlled to the advantageous state as a combination of identification information, and a change effect execution that can execute a change effect that changes the combination of identification information displayed on the image display means Further comprising means
It is a game machine characterized by.
According to this means, since the proportion controlled to the advantageous state is different according to the position at which the effect image is displayed, the player can reach not only the effect image to be displayed but also the position to be displayed. You will be interested. By this, the range of interest of the player can be expanded.

The invention according to means 2 is
The gaming machine of Means 1
The display control means causes the combination of the effect images to be displayed at a predetermined position in each of a plurality of times (three times) of variable display performed before the variable display corresponding to the hold storage.
The combination of the effect image is displayed at the first position and at the second position in the last variable display (the third look-ahead fluctuation) of the plurality of variable displays The ratio controlled in the advantageous state is different (In the final stop position determination table (Fig. 23), when the symbol stop position in the third look-ahead fluctuation is in the upper row, the ratio that the judgment result at the start winning is the big hit is high It is a gaming machine characterized by being set.
According to this means, the player is interested in the position where the combination of effect images is displayed over a plurality of variable displays. This can further improve the interest. In addition, since the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is different depending on the position where the combination of effect images is displayed in the last variable display of the plurality of variable displays, the last variable display of the plurality of variable displays is executed While being able to attract a player's interest until it is done, the interest to the variable display performed after that can be improved.

Also, the invention according to means 3 is
A gaming machine of means 1 or 2;
The display control means sets the combination of the effect images in each of a plurality of times (three times) of variable display executed prior to the variable display corresponding to the hold storage (the hold storage which is the target of the prefetch continuous notice). Display it in place,
When the display pattern for displaying the combination of the effect images at the predetermined position in each of the plurality of variable displays is the first display pattern (the positions at which the combinations of predetermined effect symbols are derived and displayed are the upper, upper, upper) When it comes to the order (see stop position pattern determination table (Fig. 24)) and when it comes to the second display pattern different from the first display pattern (the position where the combination of predetermined effect symbols is derived and displayed is the lower part) In the lower order and the upper order (see the stop position pattern determination table (FIG. 24)), the ratio controlled in the advantageous state is different (in the stop position pattern determination table (FIG. 24), the upper side and the upper stage). The ratio of becoming a big hit is set to be lower in the order of the lower stage, the lower stage and the upper stage than in the order of the upper stage). It is a game machine.
Here, the display pattern is a combination of display positions at which a combination of effect images is displayed in each of a plurality of variable displays, and in a display position at which a combination of effect images is displayed in each of a plurality of variable displays. It is also the order. For example, in the lower, middle, and upper display patterns, the display position at which a combination of effect images is displayed in each of three variable displays is lower in the first variable display, middle in the second variable display, and 3 The second variable display is a combination in the upper row, which is displayed in the lower row first, then in the middle row, and finally in the upper row. For example, the difference in display pattern means that the position where the combination of effect images is displayed in one or more of the plurality of variable displays is different.
According to this means, the player is interested in the position where the combination of effect images is displayed for each of the plurality of variable displays. This can further improve the interest.

Also, the invention according to means 4 is
A gaming machine of means 2;
In the first variable display of the plurality of variable displays, the combination of the effect image is displayed at the first position and when the combination of the effect images is displayed at the second position The ratio at which the combination of the effect images is displayed at a specific position (for example, the upper row) in the last variable display is different (for example, the derivation display position of the effect image in the third variable display of the preliminary consecutive notice is the upper row In this case, it is a game machine characterized by determining the derived display position of the effect image in the first variable display of the first consecutive reading advance notice at the upper stage at a higher ratio than in the lower stage.
According to this means, the player can display the combination of the effect image for each of the first variable display of the plurality of variable displays and the last variable display of the plurality of variable displays. Would be interested in This can further improve the interest.

The invention according to means 5 is
A gaming machine of means 3,
In the first variable display of the plurality of variable displays, the first display pattern is displayed when the combination of the effect images is displayed at the first position and when the combination is displayed at the second position. The display pattern or the ratio of the second display pattern being different (for example, when the derived display position of the effect image in the second and third variable display of the previewing advance notice is in the upper stage, the third change) The gaming machine characterized in that the leading display position of the effect image in the first variable display of the preceding advance notice is determined in the upper stage at a higher rate than the case where only the leading display position of the effect image in the display is in the upper stage. It is.
According to this means, the player is interested in the position where the combination of the effect images is displayed for each of the first variable display of the plurality of variable displays and the subsequent variable display. This can further improve the interest.

The invention according to means 6 is
Any gaming machine selected from the means 1 to 5;
A plurality of combinations of the effect images exist (a stop symbol of two effect images of 1-1-2 and 5-5-6 exists), and the first position or the second position according to the type The ratio displayed in is different (in the stop symbol determination table (FIG. 25), when the upper stage is included in the position where the combination of the predetermined effect symbols is derived and displayed, it is higher than the case where the upper stage is not included 1-1-2 is selected)) It is a game machine characterized by the above-mentioned.
According to this means, the player is interested not only in the position where the combination of effect images is displayed, but also in the type of combination of such effect images. This can further improve the interest.

The invention according to means 7 is
A gaming machine of means 3 or 5;
There are multiple types of combinations of the effect images (a stop pattern of two types of effect images 1-1-2 and 5-5-6 is present), and the display pattern is the first display pattern according to the type Alternatively, the ratio of the second display pattern may be different (in the case where the upper part is included in the position where the predetermined combination of the design symbols is derived and displayed in the stop symbol determination table (FIG. 25), the upper part is not included. Because 1-1-2 is also selected at a high rate, when 1-1-2 is derived and displayed, it is a stop position pattern that includes the upper stage than when 5-5-6 is derived and displayed. It is a game machine characterized in that a certain ratio is high.
According to this means, the player is interested in the type of combination of such effect images in addition to the position where the combination of effect images is displayed for each of the plurality of variable displays. This can further improve the interest.

Also, the invention according to means 8 is
A game machine that performs variable display (the first special symbol variation display, the second special symbol variation display, and the production symbol variation display) and controls the player in an advantageous state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Image display means (effect display device 9) capable of displaying an image;
Display (temporary stop display) to display the combination of effect images (combination of UFO or temporary stop symbol of airplane) on the above-mentioned image display means (upper, interrupt or lower (see FIG. 17B) of the effect symbol display area) Control means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, S2031, S2033 and S2034 of the effect symbol variation start process (FIG. 34), pseudo consecutive notice setting process (FIG. 35), and S4002 of effect symbol variation stop process (FIG. 30) A part to perform) and
The image display means has a plurality of effect image sequences composed of a plurality of effect images,
The display control means is configured to variably display the effect image sequence in each of the plurality of effect image sequences, and to stop and display one effect image of the plurality of effect images constituting the effect image sequence. The first position and the second position different from the first position can be displayed as the stop display position of the effect image of 1, and
The combination of one effect image stopped and displayed in each of the plurality of effect image sequences is controlled to the advantageous state when displayed in a specific mode,
When an effect image is displayed at the first position in each of the plurality of effect image sequences, the effect image is in the advantageous state as compared to when the effect image is displayed in the second position in each of the plurality of effect image sequences The rate of control is high,
It further comprises specific information display means for displaying specific information that can specify the first position at the first position,
After the effect image is displayed at the second position in each of the plurality of effect image sequences while the specific information display means is displaying the specific information, the first position in each of the plurality of effect image sequences It is a game machine characterized in that it is possible to display an effect image .
According to this means, since the proportion controlled to the advantageous state is different according to the position at which the effect image is displayed, the player can reach not only the effect image to be displayed but also the position to be displayed. You will be interested. By this, the range of interest of the player can be expanded.

The invention according to means 9 is
A gaming machine of means 8;
The display control means temporarily displays the combination of the effect images at the first position or the second position a plurality of times (three times or four times) before the display result is derived and displayed.
In the advantageous state, the combination of the effect image relating to the last temporary display of the plurality of temporary displays is temporarily displayed at the first position and when it is temporarily displayed at the second position. According to the stop position of the last temporary stop (third or fourth temporary stop in the temporary stop position pattern determination table (FIG. 38), the control rates are different. It is a gaming machine characterized in that the ratio is set high).
According to this means, the player is interested in the position where the combination of effect images is temporarily displayed over a plurality of temporary displays performed in one variable display. This can further improve the interest. In addition, since the ratio of control to the advantageous state differs depending on the position where the combination of effect images is temporarily displayed in the last temporary display of the plurality of temporary displays, the player is held until the last temporary display is executed. Thus, the player can be made to pay more attention to the display result of the variable display.

Also, the invention according to means 10 is
A gaming machine of means 8 or 9;
The display control means causes the combination of the effect images to be temporarily displayed a plurality of times at the first position or the second position before the display result is derived and displayed.
The display pattern for temporarily displaying the combination of the effect images in the first position or the second position in each of the plurality of temporary displays is the first display pattern (the stop position of the predetermined effect image combination is the upper stage, the upper stage, The second display pattern different from the first display pattern (the temporary stop position pattern determination table (see FIG. 38)) and the second display pattern (a predetermined stopping image combination stop position is the lower position) The ratio controlled in the above-mentioned advantageous state is different when the order of the lower and upper stages is reached (see temporary stop position pattern determination table (FIG. 38)) (temporary stop position pattern determination table (FIG. 38) In the upper row, upper row, and upper row order, the ratio in which the big hit is lower is set in the lower row, lower row, and upper row sequence). It is a gaming machine and butterflies.
Here, the display pattern is a combination of temporary display positions at which a combination of effect images is temporarily displayed in each of a plurality of temporary displays, and a combination of effect images is temporarily displayed in each of a plurality of temporary displays. It is also the order of temporary display position. For example, in the lower, middle, and upper display patterns, the display position at which the combination of effect images is temporarily displayed in each of three temporary displays is lower in the first temporary display, middle in the second temporary display, In the third temporary display, the combination is in the upper row, and the temporary display position is sequentially displayed first in the lower row, then in the middle, and finally in the upper row. For example, the difference in display pattern means that the position at which the combination of effect images is temporarily displayed in one or more of the plurality of temporary displays is different.
According to this means, the player is interested in the position where the combination of effect images is temporarily displayed for each of the plurality of temporary displays. This can further improve the interest.

The invention according to means 11 is
A gaming machine of means 9,
When the combination of the effect images relating to the first temporary display of the plurality of (four) temporary displays is temporarily displayed at the first position and when it is temporarily displayed at the second position, The ratio at which the combination of the effect images is temporarily displayed at a specific position (for example, the upper stage) in the last temporary display of the plurality of temporary displays is different (temporary stop 2 in the first temporary stop position determination table (FIG. 39) If the upper position is included in the stop position of the combination of the predetermined effect images for the first to fourth times (that is, at least the fourth temporary stop temporarily stops in the upper position), the upper position is not included (that is, the fourth temporary stop And the stop position of the combination of the predetermined effect image in the first temporary stop is determined in the upper stage at a higher rate than when the temporary stop is not performed in the upper stage).
According to this means, the player can temporarily display a combination of effect images for each of the first temporary display of the plurality of temporary displays and the last temporary display of the plurality of temporary displays. You will be interested in the position. This can further improve the interest.

Also, the invention according to means 12 is
A gaming machine of means 10,
The display pattern is displayed when the combination of the effect images relating to the first temporary display of the plurality of temporary displays is temporarily displayed at the first position and when the combination is temporarily displayed at the second position. In the first temporary stop position determination table (FIG. 39), the ratio of the first display pattern or the second display pattern is different (the temporary stop position of the combination of predetermined effect images in the second to fourth temporary stops is in the upper row and Since the ratio of the first temporary stop position to the upper stage is set to be higher as the number of times is larger, the pattern of the temporary stop position according to the first temporary stop position (temporary stop position pattern determination table (FIG. 38) In the gaming machine, the generation ratio of “reference” is different).
According to this means, the player is interested in the position where the combination of the effect images is temporarily displayed for each of the first temporary display of the plurality of temporary displays and the subsequent temporary display. This can further improve the interest.

The invention according to means 13 is
Any gaming machine selected from means 8 to 12,
There are a plurality of combinations of effect images (UFO or temporary stop symbol of an airplane), and the ratio at which the first position or the second position is temporarily displayed differs according to the type (temporary stop symbol determination table (Figure 40) in the case where the upper stage is included in the stop position of the temporary stop a plurality of times, UFO is selected as the temporary stop symbol at a higher rate than in the case where the upper stage is not included) is there.
According to this means, the player is interested not only in the position where the combination of effect images is temporarily displayed, but also in the type of combination of such effect images. This can further improve the interest.

Also, the invention according to means 14 is
Means 10 or 12 of the gaming machine,
There are a plurality of combinations of the effect images, and the ratio of the display pattern to the first display pattern or the second display pattern is different according to the type (a plurality of times in the temporary stop symbol determination table (FIG. 40) If the stop position of the temporary stop includes the upper stage, the UFO is selected as the temporary stop symbol at a higher rate than the case where the upper stage is not included, and therefore the plane is temporary when the UFO is temporarily stopped. It is a gaming machine characterized in that the ratio of the temporary stop pattern in which the upper stage is included is higher than the case where it is stopped.
According to this means, the player is interested in the type of combination of such effect images in addition to the position where the combination of effect images is temporarily displayed for each of a plurality of temporary displays. This can further improve the interest.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition of a production control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change pattern classification determination table for loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern classification determination table for big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows a loss variation pattern determination table and a big hit variation pattern determination table. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of a symbol specification command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of a change category command. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening switch passage processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flow chart which shows production processing at the time of winning a prize. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the command storage area at the time of starting winning a prize. It is an explanatory view showing an effect symbol display area and an on-hold information display area in the effect display device. It is explanatory drawing which shows each production | presentation symbol display area of 1 line machine and 5 line machine. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing which CPU for production control performs. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows pre-reading production processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the prefetch continuous advance notice execution determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a final stop position determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a stop position pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a stop symbol determination table. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a stop design of a production design. It is an explanatory view showing the example of composition of a process table. It is a flow chart which shows processing during production design variation. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation stop processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a display of an effect display device in a 1st embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a display of an effect display device in a 1st embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a display of an effect display device in a 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol fluctuation start process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows false run notice setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a pseudo | simulation continuous notice execution determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the frequency | count determination table of temporary stop. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a temporary stop position pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a first stage temporary stop position determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a temporary stop symbol determination table. It is an explanatory view showing the 1st example of a display of an effect display device in a 2nd embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing the 1st example of a display of an effect display device in a 2nd embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing the 1st example of a display of an effect display device in a modification. It is an explanatory view showing the 2nd example of a display of an effect display device in a modification. It is an explanatory view showing the 2nd example of a display of an effect display device in a modification.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As an embodiment of the present invention, gaming machines according to the first embodiment and the second embodiment shown below are included. In the following, first, the gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described, and next, differences between the gaming machine according to the second embodiment and the first embodiment will be described.

[1. First embodiment]
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 frame is a front frame (not shown) installed openably and closably to the outer frame, a mechanism board (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (a game to be 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. At the lower part of the bat supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball tray 4 for storing gaming balls which can not be accommodated in the bat supply tray 3, and a bat operating handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a bat. In addition, on the back of the glass door frame 2, the game board 6 is detachably attached. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body that constitutes the game board 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 in which the shot 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 capable of holding and tilting in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). In the stick controller 122, the player holds the operating stick of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, the left hand), and performs predetermined operations by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operating finger (for example, forefinger). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) which can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by pushing and pulling the trigger button 121 3) is built-in. In addition, a tilting direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation on the operating rod is provided in the lower main body inside the lower portion of the stick controller 122 or the like. Also, 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 plate (upper plate) 3, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by pressing the predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation by a player or the like. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the operation of the player performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the body of the upper tray at the installation position of the push button 120 or the like. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting 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 and lower plates 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, and may be in the horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 configured of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Thus, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of the effect symbol. In the effect symbol display area, there are symbol display areas in which, for example, three effect symbols for decoration (for effect), "left", "middle", and "right", are variably displayed. There are symbol display areas of “left”, “middle” and “right” in the symbol display area, but the position of the symbol display area may not be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the symbol Three areas of the display area may be separated. 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 being executed by the first special symbol display 8a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When variation display of the second special symbol is executed by the symbol display 8b, the effect display is performed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game .

  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 changed 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. In addition, reach state and the appearance are called reach mode. Furthermore, the fluctuation indication including reach production is called reach fluctuation indication. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes "off", and the variation display state is ended. A player plays while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In addition, in this embodiment, a case is shown where variable display of the effect design is performed as the effect of the liquid crystal display in the effect display device 9. For example, as the effect to be performed by the effect display device 9, as will be described later, a battle effect in which an ally character and an enemy character battle is performed. The battle effect is an effect that indicates whether or not the variation display result is a big hit symbol in the reach state, and when the big hit is judged, the effect that the allied character wins is executed and the off is judged At times, the effect is executed that the teammate character loses. The present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it may be suggested whether or not it will be a big hit by the outcome of a professional wrestling or soccer match. Also, for example, instead of displaying the result of winning or losing, an effect having a predetermined story property such as a story is executed, and the result of the story is different depending on whether the big hit determination is made or not. You may make it perform the production | presentation which is made to make it.

  In the upper right portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9, fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided which display a fourth symbol following the effect symbol, the special symbol to be described later, and the normal symbol. In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol, in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol to be described later, and the second A fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is provided in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the production symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (but, correctly, the variation display of the presentation symbol changes on the microcomputer 100 side for presentation control) It is performed by measuring the fluctuation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing the rendering using the rendering display 9, for example, the content of the rendering including the fluctuation display of the rendering pattern disappears from the screen for a moment Effects are being diversified, such as effects being performed, and effects such as moving objects blocking all or part of the screen being performed. Therefore, even when looking at the display screen on the effect display device 9, there are cases where it is difficult to recognize whether or not the state is currently in the state of fluctuating display. So, in this embodiment, by performing the variation display of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, is the state of the present variation display now by confirming the state of the fourth symbol? It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. In addition, since the 4th design is always changed and displayed in a fixed operation, and it does not disappear from the screen or is shielded by a shield, it can always be viewed.

  The fourth symbol for the first special symbol and the fourth symbol for the second special symbol may be generically referred to as the fourth symbol, and the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol and the second special The fourth symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a fourth symbol display area.

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

  In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, the display color that reminds of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the off. For example, the off) Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but in the case of a big hit it is displayed in red).

  In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display 8b, the display color that recalls the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (a display color different from the off. For example, the off) Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but in the case of a big hit it is displayed in red).

  The display color when the fourth symbol display area 9c, 9d is turned off is a display color (for example, black) different from the background image in order to prevent the display image from being disintegrated with the background image when the light is turned off. It is desirable to have.

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

  The small display is formed, for example, in a square shape. Moreover, in this embodiment, although the kind of 1st special symbol and the kind of 2nd special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers of 0-9), kinds may differ. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers 00 to 99 (or two-digit symbols).

  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.

  The variation display of the first special symbol, the first start condition which is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the first start winning opening in the state the number of the first pending storage has not reached the upper limit value (4) After passing 13 (including winnings), the first start condition of the variable display (for example, the start area of the suspension specific area shown in FIG. 14A described later (the area corresponding to the total suspension storage number counter = 1) Data indicating “the first” is set, and neither variable display of the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is executed, and a state of not being a big hit gaming state is established The display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the fluctuation time has elapsed. In this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is performed in accordance with the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14.

  The variation display of the second special symbol, the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the second start winning opening in the state the number of second reserved memory has not reached the upper limit value (4) After passing 14 (including winnings), the second start condition of the variable display (for example, the start area of the hold specific area shown in FIG. 14A described later (area corresponding to the total hold memory number counter = 1) The data which shows "the 2nd" is set, and the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol are not in the state where the fluctuation indication of either is executed and the state where it is not the jackpot gaming state is established " The display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the fluctuation time has elapsed.

  The game ball passing means that the game ball has passed through an area previously defined as a winning area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept including that the gaming ball is in the winning opening (winning) It is. Furthermore, deriving and displaying a display result means to stop and display a symbol (example of identification information).

  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.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to the open state, the gaming ball heading to the variable winning ball device 15 is extremely easy to win a prize in the second start winning opening 14. And although the first start winning opening 13 is provided immediately below the effect display 9, the distance between the lower end of the effect display 9 and the first start winning opening 13 can be further narrowed, or the first start winning opening It is difficult to arrange nails closely around 13 and to make it difficult to guide the game balls to the first start winning opening 13 by arranging the nails around the first starting winning opening 13, so that the winning ratio of the second start winning opening 14 You may make it be higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 15 is provided to perform the opening and closing operation only for the second starting winning opening 14, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 13 The configuration may be such that a variable winning ball device that performs opening and closing operations is provided for any of the start winning openings 14.

  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. The effective start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is a winning to the second start winning opening 14 in a state where the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (4).

  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. The effective start winning to the first start winning opening 13 is a winning to the first start winning opening 13 in a state where the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (4).

  In this embodiment, in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, the valid start winnings to the first starting winning opening 13 and the valid starting winnings to the second starting winning opening 14 are sequentially from the left as viewed from the player. A hold information display area 181 for displaying hold information corresponding to new hold storage is provided each time it occurs. For example, when there is a new valid start winning combination when the first to fifth hold information is displayed in the hold information display area 181, the effect control CPU 101 performs the sixth hold information. Control to display. Note that the first pending storage number display area for displaying the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number display area for displaying the second pending storage number may be separately provided. The number of pieces of pending information according to the number of pending information and the number of pieces of pending information according to the second number of pending storage may be displayed in different areas.

  The effect display device 9 is a symbol for decoration (for effect) during the change of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the change of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Perform variable display of the effect pattern. 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. In addition, 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 rendering symbol that evokes a big hit in the effect display device 9 The combination of is displayed stopped.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening 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 addition, the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is provided with a special winning opening LED 20A that is lit and displayed when the gaming ball wins during the lighting effect described later.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, an ordinary symbol display 10 for variably displaying an ordinary symbol 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. The normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display, for example, the numbers 00 to 99 (or two-digit symbols). Also, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED etc., for example, a display capable of lighting and displaying a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decorative lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying "o" and "x") May be composed of

  Based on the fact that the game ball passes through 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. Specifically, the variation display of the normal symbol, the normal start condition which is the execution condition of the variation display of the normal symbol is satisfied (for example, the game ball in a state in which the number of normal symbol retention memory has not reached the upper limit value (4) After the effective start winning passing through the gate 32 occurs, the start condition of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol (for example, the number of normal symbol retention memories is not 0, and the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is not executed, and It is started based on the fact that the release control of the variable winning ball device 15 is not executed), and when the fluctuation time has elapsed, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When the variation display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is finished, a hit symbol (for example, symbol "7") or an off symbol (for example, symbol "-") is derived and displayed as a stop symbol. Then, when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a hit symbol (for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol, the variable winning ball device 15 is in a state advantageous to the player from a disadvantageous state (a state where the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 14) Change to

  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. Here, the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 is for displaying the number of normal symbol hold memories. Each time an effective start winning game where the gaming ball passes the gate 32 occurs in a state where the normal symbol storage number has not reached the upper limit (4 in this example), the normal symbol storage number is incremented by 1 ( Accordingly, the normal symbol hold storage display unit 41 increases the number of LEDs to be lit by 1), and the normal symbol hold storage number is decremented by one each time variable display of the normal symbol is started (along with this, the normal symbol hold storage display unit 41 reduces the lighted LED by 1).

  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 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 gaming ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, it can start fluctuating display of the first special symbol (for example, when the first starting condition is satisfied), While the variable display of the first special symbol is started in the first special symbol display 8a, the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. 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 can be started changing display of the second special symbol (for example, when the second starting condition is satisfied), The variable display of the second special symbol is started in the second special symbol display 8 b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. 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.

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

  In this embodiment, the low probability state refers to the judgment value in the low probability state (value in a narrower range than the judgment value in the high probability state) as the big hit judgment value in the big hit judgment processing at the start of special symbol variation. It is a state to be used and the state in which the probability of becoming a big hit is not increased. The high probability state is a state that uses the judgment value (value in a wider range than the low probability state) as the big hit judgment value as the big hit judgment value in the big hit judgment processing at the start of the special symbol variation, It means being in a state of being enhanced.

  When the game control microcomputer 560 starts the variable display of the special symbol, it performs a big hit determination process of determining whether the display result is a big hit symbol. Further, when it is determined in the big hit determination processing that the display result is a big hit symbol, it is further determined whether the display result is a definite change big hit symbol, a sudden positive change big hit symbol, or a normal big hit symbol. That is, it is determined whether the jackpot type is a definite variation big hit, a sudden definite variation big hit, or a regular big hit.

  For example, when the variation display of the special symbol is started, if it is determined that the display result is not to be the big hit symbol in the big hit determination processing (to be a lost symbol), "-" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. In addition, when it is determined that the display result is a big hit symbol in the big hit judgment processing when starting the variation display of the special symbol, "7" in the case of a positive variation big hit according to the determined big hit type, Usually, in the case of big hit "3", in the case of sudden positive variation big hit, "1" is decided as the stop symbol of the special symbol.

  When the variation display result of the special symbol becomes the definite variation big hit symbol or suddenly the definite variation big hit symbol (ie, when the variation display result of the production symbol becomes the definite variation big hit symbol or the sudden definite variation big hit symbol), the gaming state at the end of the big hit gaming state The high probability / high base state is continued until the next big hit gaming state is started. In addition, when the variation display result of the special symbol usually becomes the big hit symbol (that is, when the variation display result of the production symbol usually becomes the big hit symbol), the gaming state at the end of the big hit gaming state low probability / high base state The low probability / high base state is continued until transition is made and the variation display of the special symbol is executed 100 times or the next big hit gaming state is started. When the game state is shifted to the low probability / high base state at the end of the big hit game state, and then the variation display of the special symbol is executed 100 times without the big hit game state being started, the subsequent game state is low. Probability / low base condition.

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

  When the game control microcomputer 560 starts the variable display of the normal symbol, it executes the hit determination using the hit determination random number extracted when the game ball passes the gate 32. When it is determined that hit is judged in the applicable judgment, the hit symbol is derived and displayed as a fluctuation display result on the normal symbol display 10, and when it is determined not to be hit in the judgment (referred to as removal), the normal symbol is displayed. Outlying symbols are derived and displayed on the container 10 as the result of the variable display.

  Here, in the low base state (normal state), when the hit determination is performed, it is determined that the hit is made at a predetermined ratio (for example, 2/13). In addition, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). Further, when the hit is displayed on the normal symbol display 10 and the symbol is derived and displayed, the release control for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds x one release control for a total of 0.5 seconds) is executed.

  On the other hand, in the high base state (low probability / high base state, high probability / high base state), when the hit determination is performed, it is determined to be a hit at a rate (e.g. 11/13) higher than the predetermined rate. In addition, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is a time (for example, 1 second) shorter than the predetermined time. Further, when the hit is displayed on the normal symbol display 10 and the symbol is derived and displayed, the open control (for example, the open control of 2.5 seconds × two times for a total of 5 seconds) longer than the predetermined period is executed.

  As described above, in the high base state, the normal symbol shortening variation control in which the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the normal symbol probability variation control in which the probability of the variation display result of the normal symbol is hit is increased, and the variation of the normal symbol An open extension control is performed in which the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended based on the fact that the display result is a hit symbol. Furthermore, special symbol shortening variation control is also performed in which the variation time of the special symbol is shortened. The execution of these four controls in the high base state makes it easy for the second start winning opening 14 to be effective start winning.

  That is, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened by the normal symbol shortening variation control (for example, the normal symbol shortening variation control is executed while the variation time is 10 seconds when the normal symbol shortening variation control is not executed. If the fluctuation time of the case is 1 second), the frequency at which the fluctuation of the normal symbol starts is increased, and as a result, the frequency at which the normal symbol hits is increased, and the ratio of the variable winning ball device 15 being opened Also, the second start winning opening 14 is likely to be effective start winning. Moreover, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hits and the symbol is increased by the normal symbol probability change control (for example, the probability when the normal symbol probability change control is not executed is 2/13, the normal symbol probability change) As the probability when the control is executed becomes 11/13), the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is also increased, and it becomes easy for the second starting winning opening 14 to be effective starting winning. Further, the opening extension control extends the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hits and becomes a symbol (for example, the opening time when the opening extension control is not executed) Is 0.5 seconds x 1 time (total 0.5 seconds), while the open time is 2.5 seconds x 2 times (total 5 seconds) when open extension control is executed. The second start winning opening 14 is more likely to be effective start winning. Furthermore, the special symbol shortening fluctuation control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol reduces the fluctuation time of the special symbol, so that the frequency of the fluctuation of the special symbol is increased (in other words, the second holding memory It is possible to reduce the situation where an invalid start winning occurs, and to make it easy to be effective starting winning.

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

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. As shown in FIG. FIG. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. 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 has a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progression control) and the like, 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 57 including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. Also, the I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by 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, part or all of which is created on the power supply substrate. 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, at least the data according to the gaming state, that is, the control state of the gaming control means (special symbol process flag indicating the variation display situation of the special symbol, the probability change flag indicating whether or not the high probability state, and the high base state Data indicating whether or not there is a high base flag and the like and the number of unpaid award balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary to restore the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like on the basis of the data when the power failure or the like is restored after the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that all of the RAM 55 is backed up by the power supply.

  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 the CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to 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 a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and start occurs at random timing. Based on the fact that the winning is at the time of reading out (extraction) of numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read out is a random number.

  The random number circuit 503 has a selection setting function of updating range of numerical data (setting selection function of initial value and selection setting function of upper limit value), a selection setting function of updating rule of numerical data, and selection of update rule of numerical data It has various functions such as switching function. Such a function can improve the randomness of the generated random number.

  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. For example, using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (ID number assigned with a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560) The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 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 main circuit board is also a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, and an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 for forming the special winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. It is mounted on 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.

  An information output circuit 64 for outputting an information output signal such as big hit information indicating the occurrence of a big hit gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (composed of the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The effect control command is received, and the display control of the effect display device 9 is performed to variably display the effect pattern.

  In addition, the display control of the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 is, via the lamp driver board 35, display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side and the special winning opening LED 20A provided on the special winning opening Control the sound output from the speaker 27 via the sound output board 70.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound output board 70. As shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the microcomputer is not mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35 and the sound output substrate 70, but a microcomputer may be mounted. Further, only the effect control substrate 80 may be provided for effect control without providing the lamp driver substrate 35 and the sound output substrate 70.

  The effect control board 80 is mounted with an effect control microcomputer 100 including a effect control CPU 101 and a RAM for storing information on effects such as an effect pattern process flag and the like. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 100 is not backed up by a power supply. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and takes in a signal taken from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( According to the effect control (INT signal), the effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

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

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

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

  As a signal direction regulation means which allows the signal input from the main substrate 31 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control substrate 80 (does not allow the signal to pass in the direction from the effect control substrate 80 to the relay substrate 77) in the relay substrate 77 A unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, diodes or transistors are used as unidirectional circuits. A diode is illustrated in FIG. Also, unidirectional circuits are provided for each signal. Further, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 through the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. In addition, a signal driver circuit which is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (the relay board 77 side).

  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 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the push button 120 has been detected, from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 107. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105.

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the reach effect is performed using the effect pattern variably displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is made a big hit symbol, reach production is always executed (even in the case of sudden probability variation big hit, once the passing state is passed through the reach state, then the production symbol is displayed) There is a resurgence and suddenly a big hit symbol (eg "135") is displayed the final stop). When the display result of the special symbol is not made a big hit symbol, the microcomputer 560 for game control decides whether or not to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery for determining a variation pattern type and a variation pattern using random numbers. Do. However, it is the effect control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the control of the reach effect.

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. A combination of predetermined rendering symbols that do not reach will be stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variation display mode of the effect design is referred to as a "non-reach out" variation display mode in the case where the variation display result is an out pattern.

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. The reach effect is executed after reaching the reach state, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not finally become a big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect pattern is referred to as a "reach out" variation display mode in the case where the variation display result is an out pattern.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol is in the reach state. Finally, in the "left", "middle", and "right" symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R in the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are aligned and stopped (even in the case of sudden positive change big hit , Once it has reached the reach state, it re-fluctuating suddenly and a definite variation big hit symbol (for example, "135") is displayed stopped).

  Here, the sudden change big hit is allowed up to the number of times the opening number of the big winning opening is small in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening of the 0.1 second is 2 times) It is a very short jackpot, and it is a jackpot that shifts the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability / high base state. That is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if the high probability / high base state is suddenly reached without going through the jackpot gaming state. The interest of the game can be improved by providing such a jackpot type.

  FIG. 4: is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. In this embodiment, a game effect corresponding to the variation pattern of the effect pattern is performed.

  In this embodiment, as the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "off" and the fluctuation display mode of the effect pattern is "non-reach out", the fluctuation of non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-3 Patterns are provided. The fluctuation time of non-reach PA1-1 is 12 seconds, and the fluctuation time of non-reach PA1-2 is 8 seconds. On the other hand, since the fluctuation time of the non-reach PA 1-3 is as short as 2 seconds, it may be referred to as a “shortened fluctuation” fluctuation display mode.

  In addition, the fluctuation pattern of normal PA2-1, super PA3-1 and super PA3-2 is a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "off" and the fluctuation display mode of the production symbol is "reach out". It is prepared. These are fluctuation patterns related to reach fluctuation display accompanied by reach effect.

  Normal PA 2-1 with reach production of "normal reach" has a variation time of 30 seconds for special symbols (production design), and the characters "reach!" Are displayed as reach production, and story effects and battle effects described later Without developing in any of them, the outlying symbol is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol.

  Super PA 3-1 with reach effect of "super reach" has a variation time of 50 seconds for special symbols (effect pattern), the characters "reach!" Are displayed as reach effect, and it has a narrative character in the reach state Story direction is carried out (Development to Super Reach A). And, with the story effect ending without becoming a specific ending, the outlying design is derived and displayed as the final stop design.

  Super PA3-2 with reach effect of "super reach" has a variation time of 60 seconds for special symbols (effect pattern), and the characters "reach!" Are displayed as reach effect, and allies characters and enemies in reach state A battle rendition in which a character and a battle are performed is executed (development to Super Reach B). Then, with the teammate character losing to the enemy character and the battle is ended, the out-of-order symbol is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol.

  Further, as the fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "big hit", the fluctuation patterns of normal PB2-1, super PB3-1 and super PB3-2 are prepared. These are fluctuation patterns related to reach fluctuation display accompanied by reach effect.

  For normal PB2-1 with reach production of "normal reach", the variation time of the special symbol (production design) is 38 seconds, the word "reach!" Is displayed as reach production, and either of story production or battle production is displayed. With the jackpot effect in which the character of "big hit!" Is displayed without being developed, a big hit symbol (usually a big hit symbol or a probability variation big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol.

  The super PB 3-1 with the reach effect of "super reach" has a variation time of 58 seconds for the special symbol (effect pattern), the word "reach!" Is displayed as the reach effect, and it has a narrative character in the reach state Story direction is carried out (Development to Super Reach A). Then, as the story effect becomes a specific ending and ends, a big hit symbol (usually a big hit symbol or a probability variation big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a final stop symbol.

  The super PB3-2 with a reach effect of "super reach" has a variation time of 68 seconds for the special symbol (rendering symbol), and the characters "reach!" Are displayed as the reach effect, and the friend character and the enemy are displayed in the reach state. A battle rendition in which a character and a battle are performed is executed (development to Super Reach B). Then, with the ally character winning the enemy character and the battle ending, a big hit symbol (usually a big hit symbol or a probability variation big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a final stop symbol.

  In addition, as the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "a sudden probability variation big hit", fluctuation patterns of normal PC2-1, super PC3-1 and super PC3-2 are prepared. These are fluctuation patterns related to reach fluctuation display accompanied by reach effect. In the following description, the re-variation is to temporarily stop the effect design that is temporarily distracted from the start of the change display of the effect design until the display result is derived and displayed, and then the change display of the effect design is executed again It is.

  The normal PC 2-1 with a reach effect of "normal reach" has a variation time of 45 seconds for the special symbol (rendering symbol), and the word "reach!" Is displayed as a reach effect, and temporarily the off symbol is temporarily stopped Is displayed. After that, along with the fact that the production symbol is re-varied and the character of "probable!" Is displayed suddenly and certainly big hit presentation is performed, the definite variation big hit symbol is suddenly derived and displayed as the final stop symbol.

  Super PC 3-1 with reach effect of "super reach" has a variation time of special symbol (effect pattern) of 65 seconds, the character of "reach!" Is displayed as reach effect, and it has a narrative in reach condition Story direction is carried out (Development to Super Reach A). And once, with a story production ending without becoming a specific end, a disappointing symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. After that, with the rendition of the rendition symbol and the story rendition becoming a specific ending and ending, the probability variation big hit symbol is suddenly derived and displayed as the final stop symbol.

  The super PC 3-2 with a reach effect of "super reach" has a variation time of 75 seconds for the special symbol (rendering symbol), and the characters "reach!" Are displayed as the reach effect, and the friend character and the enemy are displayed in the reach state. A battle rendition in which a character and a battle are performed is executed (development to Super Reach B). Then, once the teammate character loses to the enemy character and the battle is ended, the out-of-pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed. After that, with the rendition of the directing design again and the teammate character winning the enemy character in reverse, the battle is ended, and the final stop symbol is suddenly derived and displayed.

  Note that the example in FIG. 4 shows an example in which the fluctuation time in the case of deviation in normal reach, the fluctuation time in the case of big hit in normal reach, and the fluctuation time in the case of sudden probability change jackpot in normal reach are all different. These fluctuation times may be common. The same applies to the variation time of Super Reach A and Super Reach B.

  In the present embodiment, each time the game ball gets an effective start winning at the first start winning opening 13, a jackpot determination random number (random R) which is a hardware random number is extracted, and each software random number shown in FIG. And sequentially store them in the first pending storage buffer. In addition, every time the game ball gets an effective start winning at the second start winning opening 14, it extracts a big hit judgment random number (random R) which is a hardware random number, extracts each software random number shown in FIG. Store sequentially in pending storage buffer. The hardware random number and the software random number are updated at predetermined timing (for example, every 4 ms and predetermined interrupt processing).

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of an example of each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of jackpot (normal jackpot described later, probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR 2): Determine the type (type) of variation pattern (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR 3): Determine a variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern first determines the variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and determines the variation using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) It is determined to be one of the variation patterns included in the pattern type. As such, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined by the two-step lottery process. The present invention is not limited to such a form, and the variation pattern may be determined by a one-step lottery process without providing a step of determining the variation pattern type.

  The variation pattern type is a grouping of a plurality of variation patterns according to the features of the variation modes. In this example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped by reach type, and divided into fluctuation pattern types including fluctuation patterns accompanied by normal reach and fluctuation pattern types including fluctuation patterns accompanied by super reach.

  In this embodiment, if it is a loss, there is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern including neither reach nor revariation nor shortening variation, and neither reach nor revariation is accompanied by shortening variation. A variation pattern type including variation patterns, non-reach X2 that is a variation pattern type, a normal pattern that is variation patterns including a normal reach and a variation pattern without re-variation, and a variation pattern including a super reach and a variation pattern without re-variation It is classified into Super X1, which is the type.

  In this embodiment, in the case of a normal big hit or a probability change big hit, normal Y1 which is a change pattern type including a change pattern with no normal change and a change pattern without a change with super reach. It is classified into super Y1, which is a variation pattern type to be included. Also, in the case of sudden probability big hit, normal Y2 is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and re-variation, and super Y2 is a variation pattern type including a change pattern with super reach and re-variation. It is classified.

  FIG. 6A 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. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware (which may be hardware outside the gaming control microcomputer 560) built in the gaming control microcomputer 560 is used as a jackpot determination random number (random R). .

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

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 based on the occurrence of the valid start winning on the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, and extracts the extracted value as a random number for big hit determination (random R). If a valid start winning occurs, it is first determined whether the jackpot determination random number value matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. In accordance with the determination result, a symbol designating command and a variation category command to be described later are transmitted. Then, even when the variable display based on the valid start winning is started, it is determined whether or not the read random number value for the big hit judgment matches any of the big hit judgment values shown in FIG. If the judgment random number value matches any of the big hit judgment values shown in FIG. 6A, it is decided to make the special symbol a big hit (normal big hit, positive change big hit, sudden positive change big hit as will be described later). In addition, "probability" shown to FIG. 6 (A) shows the probability (ratio) of becoming a big hit. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a big hit is deciding whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not to make it a jackpot symbol.

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

  The big hit classification judgment table is based on the random number (random 1) for the big hit classification judgment when the variable display result is judged to be a big hit design, the type of the big hit "normal big hit", "probably odd big hit" , Is a table referred to in order to determine any of "Suddenly odd variation big hit". In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 (B) and 6 (C), five judgment values are assigned to the "sudden probability positive big hit" in the big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol). It is determined (it is determined to be a definite strange hit suddenly at a ratio of 5/40), but in the big hit classification judgment table (for the second special symbol), one judgment value for "a sudden definite change big hit" Is assigned (it is determined to be a definite odd hit suddenly at a ratio of 1/40). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is start winning and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is start winning and the second special symbol of As compared with the case where the variable display is performed, the rate at which the "sudden probability change big hit" is determined is high. In addition, "suddenly probability variation big hit" is distributed only to the big hit classification determination table for the first special symbol, and "suddenly probability variation big hit" is not distributed to the big hit classification determination table for the second special symbol (that is, the first (1) It may be determined as "Suddenly probability change big hit" only when the variation display of the special symbol is performed).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 (B) and 6 (C), a sudden probability change big hit as a first specific gaming state for giving a predetermined amount of gaming value and an amount larger than the gaming value There are cases where it is decided that 15 rounds of normal big hit or probability variation big hit as the second specific gaming state to give gaming value and the first specific gaming state at a high rate when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed Although the case where it is determined to be is shown, the game value to be provided is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, a second specific gaming state may be determined in which the opening time of the big winning opening per one in the big hit is increased as the gaming value.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 (B) and 6 (C), there are "normal big hit", "probably big hit" and "suddenly big hit" as the big hit types. In this embodiment, although the case where the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is two types of 15 rounds and 2 rounds is shown, the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is shown in this embodiment. It is not limited to For example, a 10R probability variation big hit to control 10 rounds of big hit games, a 7R probability variation big hit to control 7 rounds of big hit games, a 5R probability variation big hit to control 5 rounds of big hit games may be provided. Also, in this embodiment, there are three cases of the big hit type being “normal big hit”, “probably big hit” and “suddenly big hit”, but not limited to three types, for example, four or more types. A jackpot type may be provided. Also, conversely, the jackpot type may be less than three types, for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

  "Normal jackpot" is a jackpot controlled to a jackpot gaming state of 15 rounds and shifted to a low probability / high base state after the jackpot gaming state is over. Then, after transitioning to the low probability / high base state, the low probability / high base state ends and the low probability / low base state is reached when the variation display of the special symbol is finished a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) . The low probability / high base state is ended also when the next big hit occurs before the variable display ends a predetermined number of times.

  The "probable variation big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to 15 rounds of big hit gaming state, and is shifted to a high probability / high base state after the big hit gaming state ends. Then, the high probability / high base state continues until the next big hit occurs.

  In addition, "suddenly positive variation big hit" is allowed up to the number of times the opening number of the big winning opening is smaller than "normal big hit" or "positive variation big hit" (in this embodiment, 2 times opening for 0.1 seconds) It is a big hit. That is, in the case of "a sudden odd change big hit", it is controlled to a big hit gaming state of two rounds. Also, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds in "normal big hit" and "probably big hit", while the opening time of big winning opening per round is "in sudden definite changing big hit" It is extremely short at 0.1 seconds, and it can hardly be expected that the game ball will win the big winning opening during the big hit game. And, in this embodiment, after the termination of the sudden definite big hit game state, it is shifted to the high probability / high base state. Then, the high probability / high base state continues until the next big hit occurs.

  The big hit classification determination table of FIG. 6 (B) (C) is a numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1, and the determination corresponding to each of "normal big hit", "probably variable big hit", and "suddenly odd variable big hit" A value (big hit type judgment value) is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the big hit type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the type of big hit as the type corresponding to the matched big hit type determination value.

  FIGS. 7A and 7B are explanatory diagrams showing a variation pattern type determination table for disconnection. When it is determined that the variation display result is to be a lost pattern, the variation pattern type determination table for loss is a variation pattern type based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination. It is a table that is referenced to determine which one. Among these, FIG. 7A shows a variation pattern type determination table for loss used when the gaming state is the normal state (low base state) and the total number of pending storages is less than three. Also, FIG. 7B shows a variation pattern for disconnection used when the gaming state is the normal state (low base state) and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, and when the gaming state is the high base state. It shows a type determination table.

  7A is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for determination of the variation pattern type, and the non-reach X1 (1 to 169) is the variation pattern type determination table for out of FIG. Judgment values corresponding to any of the variation pattern types of normal X1 (170 to 239) and super X1 (240 to 251) are set. 7B is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for the variation pattern type determination in the variation pattern type determination table for loss in FIG. 7B, and non-reach X2 (1 to 219) Determination values corresponding to any of the normal X1 (220 to 239) and the super X1 (240 to 251) variation pattern types are set.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 (A) and 7 (B), if the value is a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination in the case of out-of-line, total pending storage is stored. It can be seen that at least the variable display without the reach state ("non-reach out") is executed regardless of the number or the game state. In addition, if the value of the random number (random 2) for fluctuation pattern type determination is 220-239, fluctuation display ("normal reach out of line") with at least normal reach is executed regardless of the total number of pending storages and the gaming state. I understand that. Also, if the value of the random number (random 2) for fluctuation pattern type determination is 240 to 251, fluctuation with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) regardless of the total number of pending storages and the gaming state It can be seen that the display ("super reach out") is performed.

  As described above, even when the total number of pending storages and the gaming state are different, a range in which the assignment of the determination value to the variation pattern type is common is set (when the random value of a certain range is extracted, the total pending By selecting a common variation pattern type regardless of the number of memories and the game state), it is possible to execute pre-reading effect based on a variation category command described later.

  FIGS. 8A to 8C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot variation pattern type determination table. The big hit variation pattern type determination table, when it is determined that the variation display result is made a big hit symbol, the variation pattern type according to the big hit type determination result, random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2 Is a table to be referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on.

  The big hit variation pattern type determination table in FIG. 8A is a table used when the big hit type is normally a big hit, and is a numerical value (determination to be compared with the value of a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination. Determination values corresponding to any of the variation pattern types of normal Y1 (1 to 29) and super Y1 (30 to 251) are set. The big hit variation pattern type determination table in FIG. 8B is a table used when the big hit type is a probability variation big hit, and is a numerical value (decision (decision) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination. Determination values corresponding to any of the variation pattern types of normal Y1 (1 to 29) and super Y1 (30 to 251) are set. The big hit variation pattern type determination table of FIG. 8C is a table used when the big hit type suddenly turns into a probability variation big hit, and is a numerical value to be compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for the variation pattern type determination ( A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of normal Y2 (1 to 29) and super Y2 (30 to 251) is set.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8A, 8B, and 8C, if the value of the random number (random 2) for fluctuation pattern type determination is 1 to 29, at least at least the type of the big hit, at least It can be seen that the variable display with normal reach is performed. In addition, if the value of the random number (random 2) for fluctuation pattern type determination is 30 to 251, it is understood that fluctuation display with at least super reach is executed regardless of the big hit type.

  As described above, even when the big hit type when it is determined that the big hit is different, a range in which the assignment of the determination value to the variation pattern type is common is set (when a random value in a certain range is extracted, Preread effects based on the variation category command described later can be executed by selecting a common variation pattern type (variation pattern type with “normal reach” or “super reach”) regardless of the jackpot type It becomes.

  FIG. 9A is an explanatory view showing the out-of-out variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. Outlier fluctuation pattern judgment table fluctuates based on the random number (random 3) for fluctuation pattern judgment according to the judgment result of fluctuation pattern type, when judgment that the fluctuation display result is to be “disengagement” is made It is a table referred to in order to decide a pattern in any of a plurality of types. The loss variation pattern determination table is selected as a use table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

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

  FIG. 9B is an explanatory view showing the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. The jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table is a random number (random 3) for fluctuation pattern judgment according to the judgment result of the jackpot type or the fluctuation pattern type when it is judged that the fluctuation display result is to be "big hit". It is a table to be referred to in order to determine the fluctuation pattern as any one of a plurality of types based on that. The big hit variation pattern determination table is selected as a use table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

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

  FIG. 10 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 example shown in FIG. 10, the command 80XX (H) is a production control command (variation pattern command) for specifying a variation pattern of the production symbol that is variably displayed on the staging display 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol. (Each corresponds to fluctuation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variation patterns which can be used shown in FIG. 4, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" 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 microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of the effect pattern.

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

  The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variable display of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation specification command) indicating that the variable display of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation specification command and the second symbol variation specification command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specification command (or a symbol variation specification command). In addition, you may make it include the information which shows whether the fluctuation | variation display of a 1st special symbol is started or the fluctuation | variation display of a 2nd special symbol is started in a fluctuation | variation pattern command.

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

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first pending storage number addition designation command) for designating that the first pending storage number has increased by one. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second pending storage number addition designation command) for specifying that the second pending storage number has increased by one. The command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first pending storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the first pending storage number has decreased by one. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second pending storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the second pending storage number has decreased by one.

  The command C4XX (H) and the command C6XX (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. Among these, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (design designation command) indicating whether or not to be a big hit among the determination results at the time of winning, and a determination result of the type of the big hit. In addition, command C6XX (H) is the effect control command indicating the determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) of which determination value range the random value for the variation pattern type determination is among the winning determination results. (Variable category command).

  At the time of the effective start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not it becomes a big hit, the type of big hit, and the value of the variation pattern type determination random number It is determined whether it becomes the range of the determination value of. Then, a value for designating a big hit or a value for designating a type of big hit is set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value designating the range of the determination value as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit, the type of the big hit, and the variation category command based on the value set in the symbol designation command. Based on the above, when the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern type determination becomes a predetermined judgment value, it is possible to recognize the fluctuation pattern type.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing an example of the content of the symbol designation command. As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, the EXT data is set according to whether or not a big hit is made and the type of the big hit, and a symbol designation command is transmitted.

  For example, when it is determined that the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 are "off" at the effective starting winning, the CPU 56 sets the EXT data to "00 (H)". Send the designated command (design 1 designated command). Also, for example, when it is determined that “normal big hit” is to be made, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 2 designation command) in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In addition, for example, when it is determined that it becomes a “probable variation big hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 3 designation command) in which “02 (H)” is set to the EXT data. In addition, for example, when it is determined that "the sudden probability big hit", the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 4 designation command) in which "03 (H)" is set to the EXT data.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the contents of the change category command. As shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, when the display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is the display result and the value of the variation pattern type determination random number falls within the range of any determination value at the start winning combination A value is set to the EXT data according to the determination and the variation category command is transmitted.

  For example, when it is determined that the gaming state is to be lost at the start winning, the CPU 56 first determines whether the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 169 or not. When the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 169, the CPU 56 transmits a fluctuation category 1 command in which “00 (H)” is set to the EXT data. In this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state, and regardless of the total number of pending storages, a variation pattern type of non-reach X1 or non-reach X2 is assigned to the range of determination values 1 to 169. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100 recognizes that at least the variation pattern type becomes non-reach X1 or non-reach X2 (that is, it does not become a reach state) based on the reception of the variation category 1 command. Can.

  Next, when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 170 to 219, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 2 command in which “01 (H)” is set to the EXT data.

  Next, when the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number is 220 to 239, the CPU 56 transmits a fluctuation category 3 command in which “02 (H)” is set to the EXT data. In this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state, regardless of the total number of pending storage, since the variation pattern type of the normal X1 is assigned to the range of the determination value 220 to 239, effect control The microcomputer 100 can recognize that at least the variation pattern type becomes normal X1 (that is, it becomes normal reach) based on the reception of the variation category 3 command.

  Next, when the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number is 240 to 251, the CPU 56 transmits a fluctuation category 4 command in which “03 (H)” is set to the EXT data. In this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state, regardless of the total number of pending storage, since the variation pattern type of the super X1 is assigned to the range of the determination value 240 to 251, effect control The microcomputer 100 can recognize that at least the variation pattern type becomes super X1 (that is, it becomes super reach) based on the reception of the variation category 4 command.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that a big hit (usually a big hit, a probability variation big hit, a sudden probability variation big hit) will be obtained at the effective start winning, the CPU 56 first determines whether the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number becomes 1 to 29 judge. If the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 29 (that is, if it is normal Y 1 or normal Y 2), the CPU 56 sets the variation category 11 command in which “10 (H)” is set to the EXT data. Send. In this embodiment, regardless of the big hit type, the variation pattern type of normal Y1 or normal Y2 is assigned to the range of the judgment values 1 to 29, so the effect control microcomputer 100 changes Based on the reception of the category 11 command, it can be recognized that at least the variation pattern type becomes normal Y1 or normal Y2 (that is, becoming normal reach).

  Next, when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 30 to 251, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 12 command in which “11 (H)” is set to the EXT data. In this embodiment, regardless of the jackpot type, since the variation pattern type of the super Y1 or the super Y2 is assigned to the range of the determination value 30 to 251, the effect control microcomputer 100 changes Based on the reception of the category 12 command, it is possible to recognize that at least the variation pattern type is super Y1 or super Y2 (that is, super reach).

  The effect control microcomputer 100 executes a preread effect described later by receiving these variation category commands based on the fact that the game ball has been activated for the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14. It becomes possible.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 10, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the sound output board 70.

  For example, the microcomputer 560 for game control, the fluctuation pattern command which designates the fluctuation pattern of the production design every time the fluctuation indication of the special design is started in 1st special symbol indicator 8a or 2nd special symbol indicator 8b and A display result designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

(Process of storing in hold storage buffer at valid start winning)
When an effective start winning on the first start winning opening 13 occurs, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first pending storage number counter by 1, and also increments the value of the combined pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number. increase. Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and storing them in the storage area of the first pending storage buffer. For example, hardware R random number random R (big hit determination random number), software random number (see FIG. 5) big hit type determination random number (random 1), variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and variation pattern determination The random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area.

  When an effective start winning on the second start winning opening 14 occurs, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second pending storage number counter by 1, and also increments the value of the combined pending storage number counter for counting the total number of pending storages. increase. Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and storing them in the storage area of the second hold storage buffer. For example, hardware R random number random R (big hit judgment random number), software random number jackpot type judgment random number (random 1), fluctuation pattern type judgment random number (random 2) and fluctuation pattern judgment random number (random 3 ) Is extracted and stored in the storage area.

  In the first pending storage buffer, a saving area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the first pending storage number is secured. 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. In each of the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer, random numbers are stored according to the valid start winning order, and n = 1, 2, 3, 4 storage areas exist, n If random numbers are stored in the storage area of 1 and no random numbers are stored in the storage areas n = 2, 3 and 4, random numbers are stored in the storage area n = 2. In this embodiment, the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer may be hardware random numbers random R (big hit determination random numbers), software random numbers big hit type determination random numbers (random 1), variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

(Transmission process of start winning command at valid start winning)
The CPU 56 detects the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in the left column of FIG. 6A if the gaming state is a low probability state when the valid start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs. Compare with the jackpot judgment value at the low probability shown and if the gaming state is high probability, the extracted jackpot judgment random number (random R) and the jackpot judgment at the high probability shown in the right column of FIG. 6 (A) Compare the values to see if they match.

  When the CPU 56 does not match the jackpot determination value, the CPU 56 sets a symbol 1 designation command (designation of removal). If it matches the jackpot judgment value, the jackpot classification judgment random number (random 1) and the jackpot classification judgment value (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 6 (B) are compared, and the jackpot classification for which they match Check. And when it agrees with the big hit classification judgment value (0 to 15) of the normal big hit, the symbol 2 designated command (usually the big hit specification) is set, when it matches the big hit classification judgment value (16 to 34) of the definite variation big hit The symbol 3 designation command (probable variation big hit designation) is set to, and if it coincides with the big hit type judgment value (35 to 39) of the sudden variation big hit, the symbol 4 designated command (Suddenly probability variation big hit designation) is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets one of the variation category commands shown in FIG. 12 based on the above-mentioned big hit determination result and the extracted variation pattern type determination random number. Further, the CPU 56 sets a first pending storage number addition designation command. A set of three commands set in this manner, such as a symbol designation command, a variation category command, and a first pending storage count addition designation command, is sent to the effect control CPU 101 collectively within one timer interrupt. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the first pending storage number addition designation command are transmitted in this order. The effect control CPU 101 that has received these start winning combination commands has received the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the first pending storage number addition designation command that has been received in the RAM for the start winning combination command storage area. Store in the first storage area.

  The CPU 56 detects the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in the left column of FIG. 6A if the gaming state indicates the low probability state when the valid start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs. Compare with the jackpot judgment value at the low probability shown and if the gaming state is high probability, the extracted jackpot judgment random number (random R) and the jackpot judgment at the high probability shown in the right column of FIG. 6 (A) Compare the values to see if they match.

  When the CPU 56 does not match the jackpot determination value, the CPU 56 sets a symbol 1 designation command (designation of removal). If it matches the jackpot judgment value, the jackpot classification judgment random number (random 1) and the jackpot classification judgment value (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 6C are compared, and the jackpot classification for which they match Check. And when it agrees with the big hit classification judgment value (0 to 15) of the normal big hit, the symbol 2 designated command (usually the big hit specification) is set, when it matches the big hit classification judgment value (16 to 38) of the definite variation big hit The symbol 3 designation command (probable variation big hit designation) is set to, and if it coincides with the big hit type judgment value (39) of sudden variation big hit, the pattern 4 designation command (suspicious probability variation big hit designation) is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets one of the variation category commands shown in FIG. 12 based on the above-mentioned big hit determination result and the extracted variation pattern type determination random number. Further, the CPU 56 sets a second pending storage number addition designation command. A set of three commands of the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the second pending storage count addition designation command set in this manner is collectively transmitted to the CPU for effect control 101 within one timer interrupt. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the second pending storage number addition designation command are transmitted in this order. The effect control CPU 101 that has received these start winning combination commands has the received symbol designation command, variation category command, and second pending storage number addition designation command left in the start winning combination command storage area formed in the RAM. Store in the first storage area.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the starting opening switch passing process executed in the interrupt process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 4 ms). In the starting opening switch passage process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether the first starting opening 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 S1221. 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 S1221.

  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). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the combined hold storage number counter in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the order of winning for the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating "first" is set in the area (S1215) (see FIG. 14A and the description of the same figure described later).

  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, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first starting port switch 13a is turned on in the storage-prefer specific information storage area (pending specific area) When the 2 start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating the "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).

  FIG. 14A is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of the suspension storage specification information storage area (storage suspension area). As shown in FIG. 14 (A), 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. Note that FIG. 14A shows an example in which the value of the combined pending storage number counter is five. As shown in FIG. 14A, 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 2) Based on the winning on the start winning opening 14, data indicating that it is "first" or "second" is set in the winning order. Therefore, the order of winning on the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 is stored in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area). The hold specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes processing for storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 14B) (see FIG. S1216). In the process of S1216, hardware R is a random R (big hit determination random number), a software random number is a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern The judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. The variation pattern determination random number (Random 3) is not extracted in the start opening switch passage process (at start winning) and stored in advance in the storage area, but is extracted at the start of variation of the first special symbol. May be For example, in the variation pattern setting process at the start of variation of the first special symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts the value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) You may do it.

  FIG. 14B is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of an area (pending buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the pending storage. As shown in FIG. 14B, 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. In this embodiment, the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer may be hardware random numbers random R (big hit determination random numbers), software random numbers big hit type determination random numbers (random 1), variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect rendering process in which the fluctuation display result and fluctuation pattern 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 the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the prize effect processing (S1218A) and control to transmit the fluctuation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S1218B). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S 1218 C).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of S1218A and S1218B, the CPU 56 always performs the symbol selection command and the symbol specifying command every time the start winning combination is performed on the first start winning opening 13 and the winning combination effect processing of S1217 is performed. Both of the variation category commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning at the first start winning opening 13 is generated by executing the processing of S1218A to S1218C and the effect processing at the time of winning of S1217 is executed, a symbol specifying command, A set of three commands, a variation category command and a first pending storage count addition designation command, is sent together in one timer interrupt.

  In this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in accordance with the start winning combination in which the game balls have won in the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. However, the variable display of either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be preferentially executed. For example, when it is shifted to the high base state, it is easy to start winning at the second starting winning opening 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15 and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated, so the second special symbol The variable display may be performed with priority. In this case, the process of S1215 can be omitted, and the pending storage specific information storage area (pending specific area) shown in FIG. 14A becomes unnecessary. Further, in this case, the CPU 56 is not in the high base state (when the time saving flag is not set) and is not in the big hit game, and the winning time based on the starting winning in the first start winning opening 13 The rendering process (S1217) may be performed. That is, when the condition is not satisfied, the execution of the winning a prize production process (S1217) is limited, and a pre-reading effect for announcing that the display result of the specific variable display becomes a big hit or a super reach (details will be described later) May not be executed. In the configuration where priority is given to the variable display of the second special symbol, in the gaming state where it is easy to get a start winning at the second start winning opening 14, the variation of the first special symbol based on the starting winning for the first start winning opening 13. Since the display may continue to be delayed, there is a possibility that even if the pre-reading effect is executed, the variable display of the advance notice object is not easily executed. However, by limiting the execution of the winning a prize production process (S1217), it is possible to prevent the first starting winning a prize port 13 from performing the pre-reading effect based on the starting prize winning, and to avoid such a state. Can. In addition, by limiting the effect processing during winning in the high base state or the big hit game, it is possible to prevent the game from being performed in a state where it is possible to recognize that the big hit storage is stored. In addition, whether it is in the big hit game, for example, from the fluctuation start of the special symbol to the fluctuation end (derivation display of stop symbol), the special symbol process which changes according to each process from the start to the end of the jackpot gaming state Confirmed by the value of the flag. Further, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 side always performs a prize-time effect processing, and the effect control microcomputer 100 side determines whether or not a high base state and a big hit game are being performed, The execution of the pre-reading effect may be limited.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether the second start port switch 14a is in the on state (S1221). 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 (S1222). 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 (S1223) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number 1 is increased (S1224). Further, 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) (S1225).

  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. 14B) (see FIG. S1226). In the process of S1226, hardware R random number R (big hit determination random number), software random number for big hit type determination random number (random 1), variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and variation pattern The judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. The variation pattern determination random number (Random 3) is not extracted in the start opening switch passage process (at start winning) and stored in advance in the storage area, but is extracted at the start of variation of the second special symbol. May be For example, in the variation pattern setting process at the start of variation of the second special symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts the value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) You may do it.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a prize effect process (S1227). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (S1228A) and control to transmit the variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S1228B). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserve storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1228C).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of S1228A and S1228B, the CPU 56 always performs the symbol selection command and the symbol designation command each time the start-up winning processing of S1227 is executed for the second start winning opening 14. Both of the variation category commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning at the second start winning opening 14 is generated by executing the processing of S1228A to S1228C and the effect processing at the time of winning of S1227 is executed, the symbol specifying command A set of three commands, a variation category command and a second pending storage count addition designation command, is collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

  Also in the second starting opening switch passage process, the same process as S1217 may be performed, and in the normal state, the effect process at the time of winning in S1227 may not be executed. That is, only when it is the normal state, the winning a prize production process of S1227 may be executed to transmit the symbol designation command and the variation category command. In addition, when it is configured to execute the pre-reading effect only to the second pending storage when in the high base state, conversely, only when it is in the high base state, the effect processing at the time of winning in S1227 is executed and the symbol The designated command and the variation category command may be transmitted, and in the case of the normal state, the symbol designating command and the variation category command may not be transmitted without executing the winning-time presentation processing of S1227.

  Further, also in the second starting opening switch passing process, the same process as S1217 may be performed, and the winning process effect process of S1227 may not be executed if a big hit game is underway. In addition, in the second starting opening switch passing processing, it is possible not to execute the winning a prize production processing of S1227 (that is, it is possible not to execute the winning a prize determination processing for the second special symbol). With such a configuration, when the pre-reading effect is performed for a certain period of time, it is possible to reliably prevent the pre-reading effect from being interrupted during the fluctuation time being short.

  FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing the effect processing at the time of winning in S1217 and S1227. In the prize effect processing, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1226 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is checked whether or not to do (S220). In this embodiment, it is determined whether the jackpot is a big hit or not, the jackpot type is determined, or the fluctuation pattern is determined in the fluctuation pattern setting process at the timing of starting the fluctuation of the special symbol and the production symbol. Apart from that, at the timing when the game ball starts winning in the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, by executing the winning process during the winning display before the variable display based on the starting winning is started, It is confirmed in advance whether or not the jackpot, the jackpot type, and the value of the variation pattern type determination random number fall within the range of any judgment value. By doing so, the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern type are predicted in advance before the fluctuation display of the effect pattern is executed, and the microcomputer for effect control is based on the judgment result at the time of winning as described later. 100 performs a pre-reading effect foretelling that it will be a big hit or a super reach during the change display of the effect design.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the normal jackpot determination value (N in S220), the CPU 56 determines whether a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state is set or not. It confirms (S221). The probability change flag is set during a period in which the gaming state is controlled to the high probability state by the gaming control microcomputer 560. In addition, the time saving flag is set by the game control microcomputer 560 while the game state is controlled to the high base state. If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1226 with the jackpot determination value at the probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is checked whether they match (S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variable displays will be executed from when the start winning combination is confirmed in S221 to whether or not the variable display based on the starting combination is actually started. There is. Therefore, the game state changes (for example, the change start) until the variable display based on the start change is actually started after confirming whether or not the high probability state is established in S221 at the start change. In the case where a definite big hit or a sudden positive big hit has occurred before, the normal state is changed to a high probability / high base state. Therefore, the gaming state determined in S221 at the start winning combination and the gaming state determined at the start of variation do not necessarily coincide. In addition, in order to prevent such non-coincidence, a game with a change of gaming state in the currently stored holding memory is specified, and determination at the time of starting winning is performed based on the gaming state after the change. It is also good.

  If the jackpot judgment random number (random R) does not match the jackpot judgment value at the time of definite variation (N in S222), the CPU 56 sets the EXT data “00 (H)” indicating “off” to the symbol designation command Processing to set is performed (S224). Next, the CPU 56 performs processing to determine the current gaming state (S225). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 determines in S225 whether the gaming state is in the high probability state or not and whether it is in the high base state (specifically, whether the probability change flag and the time saving flag are set or not). ) Is determined. In addition, after confirming whether or not the high probability state and the high base state are confirmed in S225 at the start winning combination, there are a plurality of times until the variable display based on the starting winning combination is actually started. Variable display of may be performed. Therefore, at the start winning combination, whether or not the high probability state and the high base state are confirmed in S225 before the variation display based on the starting winning combination is actually started. There may be changes (e.g., changing from the normal state to a high probability / high base state if a positive or sudden positive big hit occurs before the onset of fluctuation). Therefore, the gaming state determined in S225 at the start winning combination and the gaming state determined at the start of variation do not always match. In addition, in order to prevent such non-coincidence, a game with a change of gaming state in the currently stored holding memory is specified, and determination at the time of starting winning is performed based on the gaming state after the change. It is also good.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets each threshold for disconnection according to the game state determination result in S225 (S226). In this embodiment, a threshold value determination program for performing threshold value determination in advance is incorporated, and the value of the variation pattern type determination random number falls within the range of any determination value by determining whether it is larger than the threshold value. Is determined, and the value of the EXT data to be set in the variation category command shown in FIG. 12 is determined. In this embodiment, although the common threshold (for example, 169, 219, and 239) is set regardless of the gaming state, different threshold (for example, 169 in the low base state) depending on the gaming state And 239, or 219 and 239 in the high base state.

  For example, the CPU 56 sets thresholds 169, 219, and 239. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is less than or equal to the threshold 169 in S232 described later, and if it is less than or equal to the threshold 169 (that is, 1 to 169). It is determined that "00 (H)" is set as EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 12). If the threshold is equal to or less than the threshold 219 (that is, if it is 170 to 219), it is determined that "01 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 12). When the threshold is 239 or less (that is, when it is 220 to 239), it is determined that “02 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 12). If the threshold value is not 239 or less (ie, if it is 240 to 251), it is determined that "03 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 12).

  Note that, in the example of threshold determination shown above, since the thresholds are determined as 169, 219, and 239 in ascending order of threshold value, the one determined by the later order threshold is less than or equal to the previous order threshold It does not fall within the range. That is, when it is determined whether or not the threshold value is equal to or less than the threshold value 169, the threshold value does not fall within the range of 1 to 169 that is equal to or less than the threshold value of the previous order. It is determined whether or not it is in the range of Further, in this embodiment, the case where the values of the threshold are determined as 169, 219, and 239 in ascending order is shown, but conversely, the values are determined as 239, 219, and 169 in descending order. May be The same applies to the case of performing determination using other threshold values described below.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the big hit determination value in S220 or S222, the CPU 56 determines the big hit type based on the big hit type determination random number (random 1) extracted in S1216 and S1226. (S229). 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. 6B). Using the symbol), it is determined whether the big hit type is "normal big hit", "probably big hit" or "suddenly big hit". In addition, when there is a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 (when performing the winning processing process at S1227), the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 6 (C) It is used to determine whether the type of jackpot is "normal jackpot", "probably big hit" or "suddenly big hit".

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data according to the determination result of the big hit type as a symbol designation command (S230). In this case, when it is determined that "normal big hit" is to be performed, the CPU 56 performs processing of setting EXT data "01 (H)" indicating that "normal big hit" is to be made to the symbol designation command. Further, when it is determined that the "certain variation big hit" is to be performed, the CPU 56 performs processing of setting EXT data "02 (H)" indicating that the "probability variation big hit" is to be made to the symbol designation command. If it is determined that "suddenly a probability change big hit" is found, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting EXT data "03 (H)" indicating that "sudden change probability big hit" will be made as a symbol designation command.

  And CPU56 sets each threshold value for big hit according to the big hit classification determined by S229 (S231). In this embodiment, the common threshold (for example, 29) is set regardless of the big hit type, but if the threshold is different according to the big hit type, a different threshold is set for each big hit type You may do so.

  For example, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 29 when it is determined that "normal big hit", "probably big hit", or "suddenly big hit". In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is less than or equal to the threshold value 29 in S232 described later, and in the case where it is less than or equal to the threshold value 29 (that is, 1 to 29). It is determined that “10 (H)” is set as EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 12). When the threshold is not 29 or less (ie, 30 to 251), it is determined that "11 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 12).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the threshold set in S226 and S231 and the random number for fluctuation pattern type determination (Random 2) extracted in S1216 and S1226, and the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern type judgment is in the range of any judgment value It is determined whether or not (S232).

  In S226 and S231, instead of setting a predetermined threshold value, the fluctuation pattern type determination table (see FIGS. 7 and 8) is set, and in S232, the set fluctuation pattern type determination table is used. It is also possible to determine the range of values of the variation pattern type determination random numbers and which variation pattern type.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting EXT data according to the determination result as a variation category command (S233). More specifically, the CPU 56 determines "00 (H)" to "03 (H)", "10 (H)" as shown in FIG. A process of setting one of the values “11 (H)” to the EXT data of the change category command is performed.

  In this embodiment, although it is determined that the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is uniformly within the range even if it is determined that a big hit will be made in the winning combination determination, it is shown that If it is determined that the above condition is satisfied, the determination of the range of the value of the variation pattern type determination random number may not be performed. And while transmitting the symbol designation command which shows having judged at the time of a prize that it will be a big hit, it may be made to transmit the change category command comprehensively showing becoming a change pattern classification of a big hit. And, for example, although it is not shown up to which variation pattern type specifically the microcomputer 100 for effect control, it is indicated that the variation pattern type comprehensively becomes any of the big hit variation pattern types On the basis of the reception of the category command, a preread effect to be described later may be executed.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the start winning combination command storage area. As shown in FIG. 16, in the start winning combination command storage area, an area (storage area 1) corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total number of pending storages (first pending storage number + second pending storage number) To 8) are secured. In this embodiment, when there is a start winning on the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the number of pending storage additions are designated within one timer interrupt. A command (a first pending storage number addition designation command or a second pending storage number addition designation command) is transmitted as a set. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16, the storage areas are arranged so that the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the pending storage number addition designation command can be stored in association with each storage area 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area. Is secured.

  (Command Analysis Process) In this embodiment, in the command analysis process (S704 described later), the effect control CPU 101 stores the commands in the order received in the first free storage area of the start winning command storage area. To go. In the following description, the start winning combination commands (including the first pending storage number addition specification command) stored in the start winning combination command storage area in association with the first reserved storage number addition specification command There are cases where they are collectively referred to as 1 hold command, and the start winning command (including the second hold memory number addition specification command) is stored in the start winning game command storage area in association with the second hold storage number addition specification command. May be generically referred to as a second pending command. Furthermore, the first hold command and the second hold command may be collectively referred to as a hold command.

  Further, each command stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 16 is the first storage area (storage area) at the timing when variable display of the production symbol is started each time variable display of the production symbol is started. It is deleted from what is stored in 1), and the contents of the start winning command storage area are shifted.

  Further, in this embodiment, as described later, the pre-reading effect process (FIG. 21 described later) based on the command (design designation command and variation category command) at the start winning combination stored in the command storage area at the start winning combination. Whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect is determined in.

  In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not a big hit, a big hit type, or a variation pattern is determined at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, but separately from that, the game ball At the timing when the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 start winning, before the variable display based on the starting winning is started, whether it will be a big hit in advance, the type of big hit, the variation pattern It is confirmed which judgment value range the value of the type judgment random number falls within. By doing so, the variation display result and the variation pattern type are predicted in advance before the variation display of the production symbol is executed, and for example, during the variation display of the production symbol by the effect control microcomputer 100, Perform a look-ahead effect that suggests becoming a big hit.

(Process with the start of fluctuation of special symbol)
The CPU 56 does not execute any of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and is not controlled to the big hit gaming state, and the total number of pending storages is not 0, the special symbol Start changing display of. Specifically, if the total number of pending storages is not 0 and the big hit gaming state is not controlled by the CPU 56, the first of the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 14A) It is confirmed whether the data of (1) is data indicating "first" or data indicating "second".

  CPU56 starts the fluctuation display of the 1st special symbol, when the 1st data set to a reservation specific field is data which show "the 1st." When the CPU 56 executes the variable display of the first special symbol, it reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first pending storage number = 1 in the first pending storage buffer in the RAM 55 Store in random number buffer area. Then, the CPU 56 subtracts one from the count value of the first pending storage number counter, and shifts the contents of each storage area in the first pending storage buffer. Based on this, the count value of the combined pending storage number counter (the count value of the first pending storage number counter + the count value of the second pending storage number counter) is also decremented by one. That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first pending storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first pending storage buffer of the RAM 55 is set to the first pending storage number = n-1. Store in the corresponding storage area. 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.

  Then, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number (random R) from the random number buffer area, and if the gaming state is a low probability state, the jackpot determination random number (random R) and the low shown in the left column of FIG. If the gaming state is a high probability state, the jackpot judgment random number (random R) is compared with the jackpot judgment value at the high probability shown in the right column of FIG. 6A. And see if they match.

  If the CPU 56 does not match the jackpot determination value, the CPU 56 sets a display result 1 specification command (designation of removal). If it matches the jackpot judgment value, the jackpot classification judgment random number (random 1) read from the random number buffer area is compared with the jackpot classification judgment value shown in FIG. 6B, and the jackpot classification for which they match is confirmed Do. Then, when it matches with the big hit type judgment value (0 to 15) of the normal big hit, the display result 2 designated command (usually the big hit specification) is set, and it matches the big hit type judgment value (16 to 34) of the definite variation big hit. In the case, set the display result 3 specification command (certain variation big hit specification), and if it matches with the big hit category judgment value (35 to 39) of sudden change big hit, display result 4 specification command (sudden specification big hit specification) set. The set display result designation command is transmitted to the CPU for effect control 101.

  Further, if the big hit determination result is out of the CPU 56, and the gaming state is in the low base state, and the total number of pending storages is less than 3, then the variation pattern type determination for removal shown in FIG. The variation pattern type is determined based on the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) read from the random number buffer area with reference to the table. In the case where the CPU 56 determines that the big hit determination result is out and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, or the gaming state is in the high base state, the out-of-range fluctuation pattern type shown in FIG. The variation pattern type is determined based on the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) read from the random number buffer area with reference to the determination table. When the big hit determination result is a big hit and the big hit type is usually a big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit use variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 8A and reads the variation pattern read from the random number buffer area. The variation pattern type is determined based on the type determination random number (random 2). When the big hit determination result is a big hit and the big hit type is a definite variation big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit use variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 8B and reads the variation pattern read from the random number buffer area. The variation pattern type is determined based on the type determination random number (random 2). If the big hit determination result is a big hit and the big hit type is sudden probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit use variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 8C and reads the variation read from the random number buffer area The variation pattern type is determined based on the pattern type determination random number (random 2).

  Furthermore, when the big hit determination result is a removal, the CPU 56 refers to the removal variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9A and determines the variation pattern type determined and the variation pattern determination random number read from the random number buffer area. The fluctuation pattern is determined based on (Random 3). When the big hit determination result is a big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9B and determines the variation pattern type determined and the variation pattern determination random number read from the random number buffer area. The fluctuation pattern is determined based on (Random 3). The variation pattern command specifying the determined variation pattern is transmitted to the CPU for effect control 101. Further, the CPU 56 transmits a first reserve storage number subtraction designation command to the CPU 101 for effect control, with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol.

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

  CPU56 starts the fluctuation display of the 2nd special symbol, when the 1st data set to a reservation specific field is data which show "the 2nd." The 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 in the RAM 55 and executes the variable display of the second special symbol when executing variable display of the second special symbol Store in random number buffer area. Then, the CPU 56 subtracts one from the count value of the second pending storage number counter, and shifts the content of each storage area in the second pending storage buffer. Based on this, the count value of the combined pending storage number counter (the count value of the first pending storage number counter + the count value of the second pending storage number counter) is also decremented by one. That is, in the second holding storage buffer of the RAM 55, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second holding storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is set to the second holding storage number = n-1. Store in the corresponding storage area. 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.

  Then, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number (random R) from the random number buffer area, and if the gaming state is a low probability state, the jackpot determination random number (random R) and the low shown in the left column of FIG. If the gaming state is a high probability state, the jackpot judgment random number (random R) is compared with the jackpot judgment value at the high probability shown in the right column of FIG. 6A. And see if they match.

  If the CPU 56 does not match the jackpot determination value, the CPU 56 sets a display result 1 specification command (designation of removal). If it matches the jackpot judgment value, the jackpot classification judgment random number (random 1) read from the random number buffer area is compared with the jackpot classification judgment value shown in FIG. 6C, and the jackpot classification for which they match is confirmed Do. Then, when it matches with the big hit type judgment value (0 to 15) of the normal big hit, the display result 2 designated command (usually the big hit specification) is set, and it matches with the big hit type judgment value (16 to 38) of the definite variation big hit. In the case, set the display result 3 specification command (certain variation big hit specification), and if it matches with the big hit category judgment value (39) of the sudden change big hit, set the display result 4 specification command (sudden specification big change jackpot specification) . The set display result designation command is transmitted to the CPU for effect control 101.

  Further, if the big hit determination result is out of the CPU 56, and the gaming state is in the low base state, and the total number of pending storages is less than 3, then the variation pattern type determination for removal shown in FIG. The variation pattern type is determined based on the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) read from the random number buffer area with reference to the table. In the case where the CPU 56 determines that the big hit determination result is out and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, or the gaming state is in the high base state, the out-of-range fluctuation pattern type shown in FIG. The variation pattern type is determined based on the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) read from the random number buffer area with reference to the determination table. When the big hit determination result is a big hit and the big hit type is usually a big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit use variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 8A and reads the variation pattern read from the random number buffer area. The variation pattern type is determined based on the type determination random number (random 2). When the big hit determination result is a big hit and the big hit type is a definite variation big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit use variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 8B and reads the variation pattern read from the random number buffer area. The variation pattern type is determined based on the type determination random number (random 2). If the big hit determination result is a big hit and the big hit type is sudden probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit use variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 8C and reads the variation read from the random number buffer area The variation pattern type is determined based on the pattern type determination random number (random 2).

  Furthermore, when the big hit determination result is a removal, the CPU 56 refers to the removal variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9A and determines the variation pattern type determined and the variation pattern determination random number read from the random number buffer area. The fluctuation pattern is determined based on (Random 3). When the big hit determination result is a big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9B and determines the variation pattern type determined and the variation pattern determination random number read from the random number buffer area. The fluctuation pattern is determined based on (Random 3). The variation pattern command specifying the determined variation pattern is transmitted to the CPU for effect control 101. Furthermore, the CPU 56 transmits a second reserve storage number subtraction designation command to the CPU 101 for effect control, together with the start of the variable display of the second special symbol.

  As described above, at the start of the fluctuation of the second special symbol, the fluctuation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the second hold storage number subtraction designation command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

(Display on the effect display device 9)
FIG. 17A shows the effect symbol display area (including the left effect symbol display area 9L, the middle effect pattern display area 9C, and the right effect symbol display area 9R) on the screen of the effect display device 9, and the hold information display area 181 ( It is a figure which shows the specific example of a display of holding information display area 181A-181H. The effect symbol display area is provided at the center of the screen of the effect display device 9, and includes a left effect symbol display area 9L, a middle effect symbol display area 9C, and a right effect symbol display area 9R. In the left effect symbol display area 9L, the middle effect symbol display area 9C, and the right effect symbol display area 9R, the left effect pattern, the middle effect pattern, and the right effect pattern are displayed, respectively.

  The hold information display area 181 is provided below the effect symbol display area, and the hold information corresponding to the variable display which has been determined to be executed but has not been executed is displayed.

  The pending information display area 181 is configured by the pending information display areas 181A, 181B, 181C, 181D, 181E, 181F, 181G, and 181H disposed in order from the left side to the right side of the screen. The pending information display area 181A corresponds to the first data (data corresponding to the total pending storage number counter = 1) of the data set in the pending specific area in FIG. 14A, and the pending information display area 181B. Corresponds to the second data (data corresponding to the total pending memory number counter = 2), the pending information display area 181C corresponds to the third data (data corresponding to the total pending memory number counter = 3), and is pending The information display area 181D corresponds to the fourth data (data corresponding to the total suspension storage number counter = 4), and the suspension information display area 181E corresponds to the fifth data (data corresponding to the total suspension storage number counter = 5). Correspondingly, the pending information display area 181F corresponds to the sixth data (data corresponding to the total pending storage number counter = 6), and the pending information display area 181G is the seventh. Corresponding to over data (data corresponding to the summing hold storage number counter = 7), suspension information display area 181H corresponds to eighth data (data corresponding to the summing hold storage number counter = 8).

  The hold information display area 181A corresponds to the data of storage area 1 (data corresponding to the total hold memory number counter = 1) among the data stored in the start winning command storage area of FIG. The display area 181B corresponds to the data of the storage area 2 (data corresponding to the total hold memory number counter = 2), and the hold information display area 181C is the data of the storage area 3 (the data corresponding to the total hold memory number counter = 3) The hold information display area 181D corresponds to the data in the storage area 4 (data corresponding to the total hold memory number counter = 4), and the hold information display area 181E corresponds to the data in the storage area 5 (the total hold memory number counter = Corresponding to 5), and the pending information display area 181F corresponds to the data of the storage area 6 (data corresponding to the total pending storage number counter = 6) The hold information display area 181G corresponds to the data in the storage area 7 (data corresponding to the total hold memory number counter = 7), and the hold information display area 181H corresponds to the data in the storage area 8 (the total hold memory number counter = 8 Data)).

  When the variable display start condition corresponding to the hold information displayed in the hold information display area 181A (far left) is satisfied, the object displayed in the hold information display area 181A is erased and the hold information display area The objects displayed in 181B to 181H are shifted to the left one by one (pending information display areas 181A to 181G). That is, the hold information corresponding to the variable display to be started is erased, and the hold information corresponding to the variable display for which the start condition is not satisfied is displayed one by one in the area corresponding to the previous fluctuation order. Become.

  FIG. 17B is a view showing a specific example of the display of the effect symbol display area and the hold information display area 181 on the screen of the effect display device 9 when the pre-reading continuous notice described later is being executed. The production symbol display area is divided into an upper stage, an interruption, and a lower stage, and the upper stage comprises an upper left production symbol display area 9Lt, an upper middle production effect display area 9Ct, and an upper right production symbol display area 9Rt It consists of a symbol display area 9Lm, a middle middle production pattern display area 9Cm, and a middle right production symbol display area 9Rm. It consists of Then, in the variable display in the pre-reading continuous advance notice, a combination of predetermined rendering symbols (for example, a chance eye of 1-1-2 and 5-5-6) is derived and displayed on any of the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage. In addition, when the background image including the characters of "chance zone" is displayed in the upper row of the effect symbol display area, and the predetermined effect symbol combination is derived and displayed in the upper row, the predetermined effect symbol in the middle or lower region It is suggested that the rate at which the player is in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) is higher than when the combination of is displayed. Therefore, during execution of the pre-reading continuous notice, the player comes to expect the symbol to stop at the upper stage. The reserved information display area 181 is displayed in the same manner as in the state where the pre-reading continuous advance notice shown in FIG. 17A is not executed.

  As described above, there are a plurality of stop positions at the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage as the stop positions of the effect pattern in the pre-reading continuous advance notice. In this embodiment, although it is assumed that there is one effective line (a line in which a combination of effect symbols to be displayed is derived and displayed) as described later, this effective line is the screen longitudinal direction of the effect display device 9 And a horizontal line parallel to the center of the top and bottom of the screen. On the other hand, the stop position (for example, upper, middle, lower) of the rendering symbol in the pre-reading continuous notice becomes a position different from the original effective line. In addition, any stop position (for example, middle rank) may be a position near the effective line or the same position among the stop positions of the effect pattern in the advance notice of advance notice.

  FIG. 18A is a view showing a display example of the effect symbol display area of the one-line machine. In this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a one-line machine. As shown in FIG. 18 (a), at least three rendering symbols of a left rendering symbol, a middle rendering symbol, and a right rendering symbol are displayed in the rendering symbol display region, and a horizontal line near the center of the rendering symbol display region (A place shown as one line in FIG. 18A) is a line for determining a combination of effect symbols. That is, when a combination (for example, "777") of a specific rendering symbol is derived and displayed on this horizontal line, the gaming state becomes the big hit gaming state. At this time, although a representational design may be displayed other than on this horizontal line, it does not become a big hit even if a combination of a specific representational design is derived and displayed on other than this horizontal line (for example, oblique line). That is, only this horizontal line is an effective line, and the combination of the effect symbols stopped and displayed on the effective line is the display result.

  On the other hand, FIG. 18B is a view showing a display example of the effect symbol display area of the 5-line machine. As shown in FIG. 18 (b), in the effect symbol display area, the upper left effect symbol, the upper middle effect symbol, the upper right effect symbol, the middle left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, the middle right effect symbol, the lower left Nine production symbols of the production symbol, the lower middle production symbol and the lower right production symbol are displayed, and the line shown as 1 line to 5 lines in FIG. 18 (b) becomes the line for judging the combination of the production symbols There is. That is, when the combination (for example, "777") of a specific rendering symbol is derived and displayed on any one of the 1 to 5 lines (for example, 5 oblique lines), it is indicated to the player that a big hit has been made. Inform. Thus, in the 5-line machine, there are five effective lines, and the combination of the effect symbols stopped and displayed on any of the effective lines is the display result, and a specific effect that becomes a big hit symbol on any one effective line. If a combination of symbols is derived and displayed, a big hit occurs. Here, a plurality of effective lines (for example, 1 to 3 lines) in the 5-line machine shown in FIG. 18 (b) and the upper, middle and lower stages of the effect symbol display area shown in FIG. 17 (b) above In the example shown in FIG. 17 (b), there is only one valid line, and a combination of rendering symbols is derived and displayed at a position different from the original valid line. The pre-reading continuous advance notice is that the ratio of becoming an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous for the player is different depending on which of the upper, middle and lower stages the derived display position is.

(Main process of effect control)
Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing main processing of effect control executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 as effect control means. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts execution of the main processing. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed to clear the RAM area, set various initial values, and initialize the timer for determining a start interval (for example, 4 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 main processing, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703), and executes the following effect control processing.

  In the effect control process, first, the effect control CPU 101 analyzes the received effect control command, and performs a process of setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704).

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs a fourth symbol process process (S706). In the fourth symbol process processing, among the processes corresponding to the control state, the processing corresponding to the current control state (the fourth symbol process flag) is selected and in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 Execute the display control of the fourth symbol.

  Next, random number update processing is performed to update the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number (S 707). Then, it transfers to S702.

  In this embodiment, the CPU for effect control 101 determines a random number for determining whether or not to execute the consecutive reading advance notice based on the read successive notice execution execution determination table described later, and based on the final stop position determination table Stop symbol in the prefetching continuous notice based on the random number for determining the final stop position in the continuous notice, the random number for determining the stop position pattern in the prefetching continuous notice based on the stop position pattern determination table, and the stop pattern determination table Are stored in the RAM to determine the presence or absence of execution of various effects such as random numbers for determining the various effects in the RAM, and the count value of the counter for generating each random number in S 707 Also has been updated.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received in an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, if the received effect control command is a fluctuation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM. Then, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set.

  If the received effect control command is the display result specification command, the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result specification command (display result 1 specification command to display result 4 specification command (see FIG. 10)) in the RAM. Store in the display result specification command storage area.

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

  If the received effect control command is any of the fluctuation category commands, the effect control CPU 101 updates the received fluctuation category command into the latest symbol among the storage areas of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Store in the storage area where the specified command is stored.

  If the received effect control command is the first pending storage number addition designation command, the effect control CPU 101 receives the received first pending storage number addition designation command in each of the start winning command storage areas formed in the RAM. Among the storage areas, it is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and variation category command are stored. Further, the effect control CPU 101 adds one to the first pending storage number stored in the first pending storage number storage area, and adds one to the value of the combined pending storage number stored in the total pending storage number storage area.

  If the received effect control command is the second hold memory number addition designation command, the effect control CPU 101 receives the received second hold memory number addition designation command in each of the start winning command storage areas formed in the RAM. Among the storage areas, it is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and variation category command are stored. Further, the effect control CPU 101 adds one to the second pending storage number stored in the second pending storage number storage area, and adds one to the value of the combined pending storage number stored in the total pending storage number storage area.

  If the received effect control command is the first hold memory number subtraction designation command, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts one from the first hold memory number stored in the first hold memory number storage area, and saves the total hold memory number The value of the combined pending storage number stored in the area is decremented by one.

  If the received effect control command is the second hold memory number subtraction designation command, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts one from the second hold memory number stored in the second hold memory number storage area, and saves the total hold memory number The value of the combined pending storage number stored in the area is decremented by one.

  FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing the effect control process (S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a pre-reading effect process (S800A).

(Pre-reading effect processing)
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing pre-reading effect processing (S800A) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the pre-reading effect process, the effect control microcomputer 100 first performs one set of start winning combination commands (that is, a symbol designating command, a change category command, and a pending memory number addition designating command (first pending memory number addition designating command) Alternatively, it is checked whether or not a set of the second pending storage number addition designation command) is newly received (S1001). Specifically, a set of symbol designation command, variation category command, and pending storage number addition designation command (first pending storage number addition designation command or second pending storage number) are stored in the start winning command storage area (see FIG. 16). This can be confirmed by determining whether or not the addition designation command is newly stored. If one set of start winning combination commands has not been received anew (N in S1001), the process ends. When a new start winning combination has occurred, it is possible to determine whether or not there is a new start winning combination by this process because a command for the one set of start winning combination is newly received. It should be noted that instead of confirming whether or not a command for one set of start winning is newly received as described above, the start winning flag set at the time of starting winning is set, and the presence or absence of this start winning flag A new starting winning combination may be determined.

  If a command for one set of start winning is newly received (Y in S1001), the effect control CPU 101 updates the display content of the hold information display area 181 (S1002). At this time, since one set of start winning combination commands is newly received, the pending information display area 181 displays pending information corresponding to the new pending storage. Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the pre-read continuous notice flag is set (S1003). The preread successive announcement flag is set when it is determined to execute the preread continuation announcement targeting the variable display corresponding to the starting winning combination at the starting winning combination (S1011 described later), and when the variable indication of the target is started It is reset (S2012 described later). If the prefetch continuous notice flag is set (Y in S1003), at this time, the prefetch continuous notice is being executed, and the effect control CPU 101 ends the look-ahead effect processing in order to avoid execution of the further prefetch continuous notice. Let

  On the other hand, if the pre-read continuous advance notice flag is not set (N in S1003), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the total number of pending storages updated by the command reception at the current start winning combination is four. Make sure. In this embodiment, it is based on the fact that the total number of pending storages is 4 in order to make the three variable displays before the variable display of the target be the variable displays (hereinafter referred to as the prefetch change) in the pre-reading continuous advance notice. The presence or absence of the execution of the pre-reading continuous notice is determined. If the total number of pending storages is not 4 (N in S1004), the CPU for effect control 101 ends the pre-reading effect process without executing the pre-reading continuous advance notice.

  If the total number of pending storages is 4 (Y in S1004), the effect control CPU 101 then stores storage areas 1 to 3 (total pending storage count counter) of the command storage area for start winning (see FIG. 16) = All the variation category commands (corresponding to 1 to 3 respectively) confirm whether or not they are non-reach out. If all the change category commands stored in storage areas 1 to 3 of the start winning command storage area are not non-reach out, that is, if the reach out or a big hit is included (N in S1005) The effect control CPU 101 ends the pre-reading effect process. In this way, it is possible to prevent reach and a big hit from occurring while the pre-reading continuous notice is being executed, and to make the player feel uncomfortable. In addition, if it is a fluctuation display that causes non-reach, as will be described later, even when the chance eyes (1-1-2 and 5-5-6) that are combinations of predetermined effect images are derived and displayed, There is no contradiction with the fluctuation pattern (for example, the fluctuation pattern that becomes the reach or the big hit).

  In addition, a chance eye is a combination of a predetermined symbol different from the big hit symbol among combinations of identification information (rendering symbols) variably displayed on the effect display device 9. In this embodiment, the symbols relating to the chance are all symbols included in the effect symbols that are variably displayed, and the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol and the right effect symbol are 1, 1 and 2, respectively. Combinations (1-1-2) and combinations (5-5-6) of 5, 5 and 6, respectively. However, the chance is not limited to the combination of these symbols, but may be a combination of other symbols such as 3-3-4 or 7-7-8, for example, and a combination of symbols including characters as well as numbers. It may be

  If all the change category commands stored in the storage areas 1 to 3 of the start winning command storage area are not reachable (Y in S1005), the effect control CPU 101 stores the start winning time command next. Based on the command (pattern designation command or variation category command) stored in the storage area 4 of the area, it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading continuous advance notice with reference to the pre-reading continuous advance notice execution determination table (FIG. 22) (S1006). That is, it is determined whether or not to execute the advance notice of continuous advance notice targeting the variable display corresponding to the new start winning combination.

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory view of a prefetch continuous notice execution table. The effect control CPU 101 checks whether the determination result at the start winning is a big hit or not from the commands stored in the storage area 4 at the start winning command storage area, using random numbers, It is determined whether or not to execute pre-reading continuous notice. (1) If the determination result at the time of the start winning is a big hit, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the ratio of executing the prefetching advance notice is 50% and the ratio of not performing the advance notification is 50%. 2) If the determination result at the time of starting winning combination is "off", a determination is made that the ratio of executing the continuous pre-reading advance notice is 10% and the ratio of not executing the advance notice is 90%. As described above, when the determination result at the time of the start-up winning combination is a big hit, it is decided to execute the pre-reading continuous advance notice at a high rate as compared with the case of the removal.

  As a result of the above processing, when it is not determined to execute the pre-reading continuous advance notice (N in S1007), the effect control CPU 101 ends the pre-reading effect processing. If it is determined to execute the pre-reading continuous advance notice (Y in S1007), the effect control CPU 101 sets a value of 4 in the continuous counter (S1010). This continuous counter is used to count the number of times the pre-reading continuous notice is executed, and is subtracted when the fluctuation display of the pre-reading continuous notice is executed in the effect symbol variation start process (FIG. 26) as described later. Go. Therefore, it becomes 3 when the first variation display is started, 2 when the second variation display is started, and 1 when the third variation display is started. It becomes 0 when the variable display of the target is started. Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a prefetch continuous notice flag indicating that the prefetch continuous notice is being executed (S1011).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 is based on the command stored in the storage area 4 of the start winning command storage area (a variation category command, that is, the determination result at the start winning), the effect pattern in which the advance notice is being made. Of the third variable display (also referred to as “look-ahead change”) of the second variable display (the read-ahead change when the value of the continuous counter is 1 and the last change display related to the prefetch continuous notice performed before the target change display) The position (design stop position) in the effect pattern display area for deriving and displaying the effect pattern is determined (S1012). At this time, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the determination result of the start winning combination stored in the storage area 4 of the start winning combination command storage area and the final stop position determination table (FIG. 23).

  FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a specific example of the final stop position determination table used in the process of S1012 described above. As shown in FIG. 23, the generation ratio of the position (also referred to as the “final stop position”) at which the rendering symbol in the third look-ahead fluctuation is derived and displayed differs depending on the determination result at the start winning combination. That is, when the determination result at the start winning combination is a big hit, the ratio at which the position at which the presentation symbol in the third look-ahead fluctuation is derived is at the bottom is 5%, the percentage at the middle is 20%, and the top The ratio is set to be 75%, and when the judgment result at the start winning combination is a loss, the ratio of the position where the presentation symbol is derived and displayed in the third look-ahead fluctuation is lower is 75% in the middle The rate is 20%, and the rate is 5%. A random number is used to determine the position for deriving and displaying the effect pattern in the third look-ahead fluctuation. As can be understood from the final stop position determination table, when the determination result at the start winning combination is a big hit, the position at which the rendering symbol in the third look-ahead fluctuation is derived and displayed tends to be the uppermost stage, and then becomes the middle stage. Easy, hard to be the lowest. On the other hand, when the determination result at the time of starting winning combination is disappointing, the position at which the rendering symbol in the third look-ahead fluctuation is derived and displayed tends to be the lowermost, second most likely, the second most difficult. By this, when the derivation display position of the production design in the third look-ahead fluctuation is in the upper stage, the ratio of becoming a big hit is higher than the case of becoming in the middle, and the derivation display position of the production design in the third look-ahead fluctuation In the case of middle stage, the ratio of big hit is higher than the case of lower stage, and when the leading display position of the rendering symbol in the third look-ahead fluctuation is in the lower stage, the ratio of big hit is the most It gets lower. Therefore, the player is expected to make the derived display position of the effect pattern as high as possible when the pre-reading continuous notice is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 derives and displays the command stored in the storage area 4 of the start winning command storage area (the variation category command, ie, the determination result at the start winning) and the effect pattern in the third look-ahead fluctuation display Based on the position (final stop position), with reference to the stop position pattern determination table shown in FIG. 24, the first look-ahead fluctuation (look-ahead fluctuation when the value of the continuous counter is 3) to the third look-ahead fluctuation (continuous counter A combination of positions (stop position patterns) at which respective effect designs are derived and displayed up to the pre-reading fluctuation when the value is 1 is determined (S1013).

  FIG. 24 is a view showing a specific example of the stop position pattern determination table used in S1013. The effect control CPU 101 first confirms the final stop position and the determination result at the start winning, and determines a stop position pattern set for each final stop position using random numbers.

  Specifically, when the final stop position is the upper stage and the determination result at the start winning is the big hit, the effect control CPU 101 (1) the ratio of the first stop position is the upper stage at the first change in the ratio of 40%. The second stop position is the upper stage, the third stop position is the upper stage, and (2) 30% of the second stop position is the middle, the second stop position is the upper stop, The third stop position of the prefetch change is in the upper row, (3) the stop position of the first change is in the middle stage, the second stop position of the second change is in the middle, and the third stop position is in the upper ratio. (4) At the rate of 10%, the stop position of the first look-ahead fluctuation is lower, the stop position of the second look-ahead fluctuation is middle, the stop position of the third look-ahead fluctuation is upper, and (5) 5% Look-ahead fluctuation first stop position Lower, prefetch variation second stop position lower, prefetching variation third stop position so that the upper, determines the look-ahead change first to 3-th stop position.

  In addition, when the final stop position is the upper stage and the determination result at the time of the start winning is out, the effect control CPU 101 is (1) 5%, the first stop fluctuation is the upper stop, and the read change 2 The second stop position is the upper stage, the third stop position is the upper stage, and (2) 10% of the second stop position is the middle stage, the second stop position is the upper stage, the third change (3) The first stop position is middle, the second stop position is middle, and the third stop position is upper, at a ratio of (3) 15%. The first stop position is lower at the rate of 30%, the second stop position is at the middle, the third stop position is at the upper end, and (5) 40% of the rate at the first change 1) The second stop position is lower Prefetch variation second stop position lower, prefetching variation third stop position so that the upper, determines the look-ahead change first to 3-th stop position.

  Further, when the final control position is middle and the determination result at the start winning is a big hit, the effect control CPU 101 (1) 50% of the first change in the first change in the middle, the change in the second change The second stop position is in the middle stage, the third stop position in the lookahead fluctuation is in the middle stage, and (2) 35% of the first stop position is in the lower stage, the second stop position is in the middle, The stop position at the second turn is middle, and the stop position at the first look-ahead fluctuation is lower, the stop position at the second look-ahead fluctuation is lower, and the stop position at the third look-ahead fluctuation is middle at a ratio of (3) 15%. The first to third change positions of the read-ahead change are determined.

  Further, when the final control position is middle and the determination result at the start winning is out, the effect control CPU 101 (1) 15% of the prediction change first stop position at the middle position, the read change 2 The second stop position is in the middle stage, the third stop position in the lookahead fluctuation is in the middle stage, and (2) 35% of the first stop position is in the lower stage, the second stop position is in the middle, The stop position at the second turn is middle, and the stop position at the first look-ahead fluctuation is lower, the stop position at the second look-ahead fluctuation is lower, and the stop position at the third look-ahead fluctuation is middle at a ratio of (3) 50%. The first to third variations in the look-ahead fluctuation, the stop position of the effect pattern is determined.

  Further, when the final stop position is at the lower end, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the first to third change positions for the prefetch change are at the lower end.

  Thus, after determining the derived display position in the last look-ahead fluctuation (third time) in front of the target, the stop position pattern (the derived display position in each of the first to third look-ahead fluctuations) is determined based on the determined position. An example was described, but the present invention is not limited to such a form, and by determining the stop position pattern, the derived display position in the last look-ahead fluctuation (third time) before the target included in the stop position pattern is determined naturally. You may

  As shown in FIG. 24, in this embodiment, the stop position pattern determination table is set such that the stop position does not fall when the first to third advance of the preread change is made. By doing this, it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest in the game by lowering the stop position during the execution of the prefetch change. Further, as understood from the stop position pattern determination table of FIG. 24, if the determination result at the start winning is a big hit, the stop position of the effect pattern is high from the early stage of the first change to the third change at a high rate. It is in the upper row. That is, rather than the stop position going to the upper stage at the third change in the look-ahead fluctuation, the percentage of big wins is higher when the stop position goes to the upper turn at the second change in the read-ahead Also in the case where the stop position is in the upper stage in the first-read fluctuation first time, the ratio of a big hit is higher. As a result, the player expects that the stop position of the rendering symbol in execution of the pre-reading change will be in the upper stage at an early stage, and pays attention to the stopping position of the rendering symbol, whereby the interest can be improved.

  As described above, when the stop position of the first to third variation in the presentation symbol is determined by the process of S1013, the effect control CPU 101 stops the symbol showing the presentation symbol displayed and displayed in the preceding notice. The determination is made based on the determination table (S1014). Here, the effect control CPU 101 changes the selection ratio of the chance eye depending on whether or not there is a case where the stop position is in the upper stage in the first to third prediction fluctuations determined in the stop position pattern determination table. . That is, when there is a case where the stop position is in the upper stage in the first to third changes in the preread change, the stop symbol is 1-1-2 (the left effect symbol is “1”, the middle effect symbol is “1”, the right 75% of the combination of the production design "2" and 5-5-6 stop design (left production design "5", middle production design "5", right production design "6" To be 25%. On the other hand, if there is no case where the stop position is in the upper row in the first to third changes in the pre-reading fluctuation, the ratio of making the stop symbol 1-1-2 is 25% and the stop symbol is 5-5-6. The percentage is set to be 75%. That is, during execution of the pre-reading continuous advance notice, the rate at which the stop position is at the upper stage is higher when the stop symbol is 1-1-2, and thus the rate at which the big hit is set is also high. It is possible for the player to be interested in the contents of the stop symbol such as whether the stop symbol is 1-1-2 or 5-5-6.

  In addition, when the stop symbol is 1-1-2, the percentage of the stop position pattern in which the upper position is included in the stop position is higher than in the case of 5-5-6, so the player uses the stop symbol. It is possible to infer stop position patterns, which can enhance interest.

  After the above process, the CPU for effect control 101 performs any one of processes S800 to S807 of the effect control process shown in FIG. 20 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. In addition, even if it is configured to execute the variation display of the production symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the variation display of the production symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the second special symbol by another effect control process process. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which of the special symbols is displayed depending on which of the effect control process processing is executed.

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

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

  Process during effect symbol variation (S802): Control the switching timing and the like of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern, and monitor the end of the variation time. Then, when the fluctuation time is over, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803).

  Effect pattern fluctuation stop processing (S803): The change of the effect pattern is stopped and control for deriving and displaying the display result (stop pattern) is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804) or the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

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

  In-round process (S805): Perform display control in the round. Then, when the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post round process (S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (S807).

  Post-round processing (S806): Perform display control between rounds. Then, when the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the process during the round (S805).

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

(Effective pattern variation start process (S801))
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) executed as one process of the effect control process (FIG. 20). In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a change pattern command from the change pattern command storage area (S2000).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the pre-read continuous notice flag is set (S2001). If the pre-reading continuous notice flag is set (Y in S2001), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the continuous counter (S2010), and as a result, the value of the continuous counter becomes 0. (Y in S2011), the current variable display is a variable display that has become the target of the pre-reading continuous notice, and since the derivation display of the normal rendering pattern different from the stop design of the pre-reading continuous notice is made, the pre-reading continuous notice flag After resetting (S2012), the process proceeds to S2002. On the other hand, if the value of the continuous counter is 1 or more even if the value of the continuous counter is decremented by 1 (N in S2011), the current fluctuation display is one of the first to third fluctuation in the prefetching, In order to perform stop display of stop symbols of pre-reading continuous notice, it shifts to processing of S2013.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the determination result at the start winning shown by the change category command in the storage area 1 at the start winning command storage area and the change pattern command read from the change pattern command storage area in the process of S2000. The comparison is made to confirm whether the contents of both match or not, specifically, whether or not both are non-reach out (S2013). This is the same random number value due to a change in the total number of pending storages or the gaming state (high base state or low base state) from the start winning combination to the start of fluctuation for a given variable display. Even if it uses it, it is because a difference may occur in the determination result. Specifically, when the variable display determined to be non-reach out at start-up winning results in out-of-reach at the start of fluctuation, the pre-reading continuous notice is interrupted, and the effect pattern corresponding to the out-of-reach is stopped and displayed. For example, when the value of random 2 (see FIG. 5) extracted at the start winning combination is in the range of 170 to 219, the total number of pending storages decreases from 3 or more to less than 3 from the start winning combination to the start of fluctuation. In the case of start base winning, or when transitioning from high base state to low base state, the variation pattern type determination table for loss shown in FIG. 7B is used at start winning, and it becomes non-reach X2 (non-reach is lost). The outlier change pattern type determination table of 7 (A) is used to become normal X1 (normal reach). In such a case, in order to give priority to the stop symbol according to the change pattern over the stop symbol of the pre-reading continuous notice, the determination processing of S2013 is performed, and the change category determined at the start winning combination is out of reach If the actual change pattern is not a non-reach out, the stop pattern (stop symbols other than 1-1-2 and 5-5-6) of the effect pattern according to the change pattern is determined in S2002 described later Do.

  As described above, the determination result of the start winning combination indicated by the variation category command of the storage region 1 of the start winning combination command storage region does not match the variation pattern command read from the variation pattern command storage region in the process of S2000. If it is determined (N in S2013), the process proceeds to S2002. On the other hand, when the determination result at the start winning shown by the variation category command in the storage region 1 at the start winning command storage area matches the variation pattern command read out from the variation pattern command storage area in the process of S2000 ( Y) in S2013, the effect control CPU 101 determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol based on the stop symbol in the pre-reading continuous advance notice determined in S1014 in the pre-reading effect process (S2014). Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is 1-1-2 when the stop symbol in the advance notification is 1-1-2, and the stop symbol in the advance notification. If the symbol is 5-5-6, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined to 5-5-6. Then, the CPU 101 for effect control, in order to determine the contents of the effect in the effect symbol display area, (1) variation pattern command, and the stop symbol determined in the process of S2014 described above, and (10) S1013 in the pre-reading effect process The process table is selected according to the stop position pattern determined in the process of and the value of the continuous counter (S2015), and then the process proceeds to the process of S2020.

  The process table selected in S2015 is composed of process data for deriving and displaying the stop symbol determined in S2014 (S1014) when the fluctuation time designated by the read fluctuation pattern command has elapsed. Moreover, the stop position of the stop symbol is the stop position according to the value of the continuous counter in the stop position pattern determined in S1013, and as shown in FIG. The stop position is the second stop position when the continuous counter is 2, and the first stop position when the continuous counter is 3. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 17B, the process table selected in S2015 is configured by process data for displaying “chance zone” in the upper part of the effect display device 9 (upper part of the effect symbol display area) ing.

  In this embodiment, the "chance zone" is displayed from the start to the end of the first change, the period from the start to the end of the second change, and each period from the start to the end of the third change. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form, and for example, it may be displayed immediately before (or at the end of) the end of the first pre-reading fluctuation. According to this, when the variable display of the production design is being executed, it is expected that the character of "chance zone" will appear in the background, that is, it will be expected to rush into the pre-reading continuous notice, and the interest will be enhanced. it can. In addition, the characters of the "chance zone" may be displayed only for the third pre-reading fluctuation. According to this, it is possible for the player to grasp that it is the last read-ahead change, and to improve the expectation for the next change target display to be executed.

  Here, if (1) the read ahead consecutive notice flag is not set (N in S2001), (2) it is determined that the present change display is the change display that is the target of the read ahead consecutive notice (Y in S2011 ) If the pre-read continuous advance notice flag is reset (S 2012), or (3) the judgment result at the start winning shown by the fluctuation category command of the storage area 1 of the start winning command storage area, and the fluctuation pattern command at the process of S 2000 If the variation pattern command read out from the storage area does not match (N in S2013), the stop symbol of the presentation symbol to be derived and displayed in the presentation symbol display area is determined according to the variation pattern command and the display result designation command. To do (S2002). Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the variation pattern and the stop symbol of the effect symbol determined by the process of S2002 described above (S2003). That is, when the processing of S2014 and S2002 is executed by the effect control CPU 101, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (effect pattern according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means Display result determining means for determining the stop symbol) is realized. 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.

(Stop symbol of production symbol)
FIG. 27 is an explanatory view showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 27, when the received display result designation command indicates “normal big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. Determine the combination of the production design that the 3 designs are aligned with the same even design as the design. In addition, when the received display result designation command indicates "probable big hit" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 3 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control has 3 symbols as a stop symbol. Determine the combination of the production symbols aligned with the same odd symbols.

  In addition, when the received display result designation command indicates "Suddenly positive probability big hit" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 4 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 selects "135" as a stop symbol. "Determining the combination of the effect design such as". Then, in the case of “off” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when it is accompanied by the reach effect, the combination of the effect pattern with the two left and right symbols aligned is determined. And, in the case of the variable display of the pre-reading continuous advance notice, it is set as the combination (1-1-2 or 5-5-6) of the effect symbols determined in S1014 described above. Further, the combination of three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the "stop symbol" of the effect symbol.

  For example, the CPU for effect control 101 extracts a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data representing a combination of effect symbols and a numerical value are associated with each other, the stop symbol of the effect symbol decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value corresponding to the extracted random number. However, in the case of the variable display of the pre-reading continuous advance notice, the combination (1-1-2 or 5-5-6) of the effect symbols determined in S1014 is taken regardless of the stop symbol determination table.

In addition, also about a production pattern, it is called a big hit design the stop pattern (combination of the symbols in which the left middle and the right are all aligned with the same design) that evokes a big hit. In addition, the stop design which reminds of the release is called the release design. In addition, a symbol (in this embodiment, an odd symbol) that recalls being in a high probability state is also referred to as a definite variation symbol, and a symbol (in this embodiment, even symbols) that reminds that it is not in a high probability state It is also called a definite variation design. Moreover, the combination (1-1-2 and 5-5-6) of the production | presentation symbols in advance reading prior notice among outlying symbols may be called chance eyes.
(Process table selection process)
As described above, at S2003 or S2015 of the effect symbol variation start process (FIG. 26), the effect control CPU 101 executes the process table selection process. Here, the process table selection processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of a process table. 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. In the display control execution data, the mode of each variation constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect design, the data indicating the mode of the special effect, etc. are described. 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 only for the time set in the process timer set value. In addition, data corresponding to parts for effects not to be controlled even though corresponding to the effect control process timer determination value (for example, special effects described in display control execution data of process table used when special effects are not executed The dummy data (data which does not designate control) may be set to the data which shows the mode of.

  The lamp control execution data includes a control signal output to the lamp driver board 35, and the lamp driver board 35 controls the special winning opening LED 20A and the frame LED 28 in accordance with the lamp control execution data. (See Figure 2). The sound number data includes a control signal for outputting the audio output from the left and right speakers 27, 27, and is output to the audio output board 70. The process table shown in FIG. 28 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Moreover, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

  In the process table used when effect control is executed for the fluctuation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. It should be noted that instead of setting symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, images for displaying symbols are generated in combination according to the determined stop symbols and the pseudo stop symbols in the pseudo reunion and the slip effect. May be

  Hereinafter, the process after the process table selection process in the effect symbol variation start process of FIG. 26 will be described. In the effect symbol variation start process, when the pre-reading continuous notice is executed, the processing of S2015 is performed, and when the pre-reading continuous notice is not executed, the selection of the process table is completed by the process of S2003, the effect control CPU 101 selects The process timer in the process data 1 of the process table (process data to be executed this time) is started (S2020). Then, the effect control CPU 101 follows the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1) to produce the effect device (effect display device 9 as effect components, effect components as effect components) Control of the various lamps and the left and right speakers 27, 27) as presentation parts is executed (S2021). For example, in order to display an image according 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 left and right speakers 27, 27, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command (a special figure fluctuation time, see FIG. 4) in the fluctuation time timer (S2022).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets the first start winning command stored in the start winning command storage area (see FIG. 16) (add symbol designation command of storage area 1, variation category command, and number of pending storages The specified command, which is the oldest judgment result), is deleted, and the contents of the subsequent storage areas of the start winning command storage area are shifted one by one (S2023).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 shifts the hold display displayed in the hold information display area 181 one by one to the left (S2024). Specifically, the hold information displayed in the hold information display area 181A is erased, and the hold information displayed in the hold information display areas 181B to 181H is shifted to the hold information display areas 181A to 181G and displayed. .

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol process (S802) to shift to the effect symbol process (S802 in FIG. 20) (S2025). The effect symbol variation start process is ended.

(Processing during production symbol variation (S802))
FIG. 29 is a flow chart showing a process (S802) during effect design variation in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts one from the value of the process timer (S3001) and subtracts one from the value of the variation time timer (S3002). When the process timer times out (S3003), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (S3004). Also, the control state of the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data set next to the display control execution data (S3005).

  Then, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (S3015), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) (S3016). In addition, even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the determination command reception flag indicating that the symbol determination specification command has been received is set, the process proceeds to S3016. Even if the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the control shifts to control to stop the fluctuation when the symbol determination designation command is received, so for example, the fluctuation pattern command showing a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards was received Even in such a case, it is possible to end the fluctuation of the effect pattern when the normal fluctuation time has elapsed (when the fluctuation of the special symbol is ended).

(Effective design fluctuation stop processing (S803))
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803 in FIG. 20) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing, first, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (S4001). If the stop symbol display flag is set (Y in S4001), the process proceeds to S4012. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (Y at S4010 after S4002), the stop symbol display flag is set at S4011. Then, when the fanfare effect is executed, the stop symbol display flag is reset (S4013). Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the big hit symbol has been displayed in a stopped state but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol of S4002 is to be executed. Instead, the process proceeds to S4012.

  If the stop symbol display flag is not set (N in S4001), the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (discard symbol, big hit symbol) (S4002).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes the determination process of S4010. If the big hit symbol is not displayed in the process of S4002 (i.e., if the disappointing symbol is displayed) (N of S4010), the CPU 101 for effect control shifts to the process of S4050.

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of S4002 (Y of S4010), the CPU 101 for effect control sets the stop symbol display flag (S4011), and the big hit start designated command which indicates that the big hit start designated command is received It is checked whether the reception flag or the sudden definite variation big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that the sudden definite variation big hit start designation command has been received is set (S4012). The jackpot start designation command is an effect control command for designating the start of the jackpot game. The sudden definite big hit start designation command is an effect control command for specifying the start of control of the sudden positive big hit. If the big hit start designated command reception flag or the sudden definite strange big hit start designated command received flag is set (Y in S4012), the CPU 101 for effect control resets the stop symbol display flag (S4013), according to the fanfare effect. The selected process table is selected (S4014). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the sudden positive variation big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

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

  If the stop-displayed effect pattern is not a big hit symbol (N in S4010), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) ( S4050).

(Display on the effect display device)
Next, a display example on the effect display device 9 when the pre-reading continuous advance notice is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 33. 31 to 33 show the flow of a series of pre-reading continuous notice effects in the effect display device.

  In FIG. 31A, the total number of pending storages is 3, and the pending information corresponding to the three pending storages is displayed in the pending information display areas 181A to 181C, and the variation display in the effect symbol display area is executed. The effect display device 9 in the on state is shown.

  In this state, when there is a new valid start winning, the effect control microcomputer 100 newly receives a command for one set of start winning (S1001 of the prefetching effect processing shown in FIG. 21), and this new The display is updated so as to display the hold information corresponding to the valid start winning in the hold information display area 181 (S1002). As a result, new hold information is displayed in the hold information display area 181D. The pending storage corresponding to the pending information displayed in the pending information display area 181D is the pending storage of the target (target) that has triggered the execution of the prefetch continuous notice. Then, at this time point, since the pre-reading continuous notice is not executed, the pre-reading continuous notice flag is not set (N in S1003), and the total number of pending storage is 4 due to the new valid start winning (Y in S1004). ). Further, since all of the change category commands corresponding to storage areas 1 to 3 are non-reach out (Y in S1005), CPU 101 for effect control executes prefetching continuous notice execution based on the commands stored in storage area 4 With reference to the determination table (FIG. 22), it is determined whether or not to execute pre-reading continuous advance notice (S1006). Here, the command stored in the storage area 4 corresponding to the new valid start winning is a big hit, and the CPU for effect control 101 decides to execute the prefetch continuous notice with reference to the prefetch continuous notice execution determination table. It is assumed that (S1007 Y).

  Here, the CPU for effect control 101 sets 4 as the value of the continuous counter (S1010), sets the prefetch continuous advance notice flag (S1011), and determines the final stop position based on the command stored in the storage area 4 With reference to the table (FIG. 23), it is assumed that the symbol stop position at the third look-ahead fluctuation is determined to be the upper stage (S1012). Next, since the command stored in the storage area 4 is a big hit, and the symbol stop position (final stop position) at the third look-ahead fluctuation is determined to be the upper stage, the effect control CPU 101 determines the stop position pattern determination table ( Based on the fact that the final stop position in FIG. 24 is the upper stage and the determination result at the start winning is a big hit, the stop position patterns from the first look-ahead fluctuation to the third look-ahead fluctuation are determined (S1013). Here, it is assumed that the effect control CPU 101 selects the stop position pattern in which the first change is the lower stage, the second change is the middle step, and the third change is the upper stage.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the stop symbol in the pre-reading continuous notice with reference to the stop symbol determination table (FIG. 25). Here, based on the fact that the CPU 101 for production control has included the upper stage in the stop position pattern as described above, it has been decided that the stop symbol has been determined to be a combination of 1-1-2 selected at a rate of 75%. (S1014).

  As a result of the above-described process, as shown in FIG. 31B, with the display on the effect display device 9, the suspension information display area 181D displays the suspension information generated by the new valid start winning. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 31C, “758”, which is a stop symbol corresponding to the variable display in execution, is derived and displayed in the effect symbol display area (S4002 of the effect symbol change stop process).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts effect symbol variation start processing (S801 in effect control process processing, FIG. 26) corresponding to the next hold storage. Here, since the pre-reading continuous notice flag is set (Y in S2001), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from 4 to set the continuous counter to 3 (S2010). Since the value of the continuous counter is 3 (look-ahead fluctuation first time) and is not 0 (N in S2011), the judgment result at the start winning combination and the content of the fluctuation pattern command match (Y in S2013), The symbol is determined as 1-1-2 which is the stop symbol in the above-mentioned pre-reading continuous notice (S2014), and the process table selection process (S2015) is executed. Thereafter, the process of starting the process timer is started (S2020), and the hold information in the hold information display area 181 is shifted (S2024). By these processes, as shown in FIG. 31 (d), the display of the effect display device 9 starts to change the effect pattern, and the hold information displayed in the hold information display area 181 is updated from four to three. Be done. In addition, during execution of the pre-reading continuous notice (in this embodiment, a period from the start of the pre-reading fluctuation first to the end of the pre-reading fluctuation 3), the upper stage of the effect display device 9 is a big hit The background letter of the "chance zone" is displayed to indicate that the degree of expectation is high.

  Thereafter, after the effect symbol process (S802, FIG. 29) of the effect control process (FIG. 20) is performed, the effect pattern change stop process (S803, FIG. 30) is executed. By this, the CPU for effect control 101 executes stop display of the effect pattern (S4002). Here, since the stop symbol is determined to be 1-1-2 by the above-described process, and the first change in the look-ahead position is determined to be the lower end, as shown in FIG. 31 (e), the stop symbol is a stop symbol. A certain 1-1-2 is derived and displayed in the lower part of the effect symbol display area.

  Thereafter, the CPU for effect control 101 starts the effect symbol variation start process (S801 in the effect control process process, FIG. 26) corresponding to the next hold storage, and executes the same process as described above. Here, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the continuous counter from 3 to 2 (S2010). Then, the hold information in the hold information display area 181 is shifted (S2024). By these processes, as shown in FIG. 31 (f), the display of the effect display device 9 starts to change the effect pattern, and the hold information displayed in the hold information display area 181 is updated from three to two. Be done. Here, as shown in FIG. 31 (f), the rotational direction (scroll direction) of the effect pattern is in the upper direction opposite to that in FIGS. 31 (a), (b) and (d). In this manner, the player changes the direction in which the effect pattern is variably displayed by turning it downward when the pre-reading continuous notice is not executed, and upward when the pre-reading continuous notice is being executed. It becomes easier to realize that the character is being executed by the variable display direction of the rendering symbol, and it becomes easier to expect that the stop position of the rendering symbol will be on the upper row in the next pre-reading continuous notice.

  In the case of the stop position pattern in which the stop position in the continuous advance notice changes from the lower stage to the upper stage (for example, lower stop at first look-ahead change, middle stop at second look-ahead change, upper stop at third look-ahead change) In the case of), the direction in which the effect design is displayed in a variable direction is upward (or the ratio is upward), and conversely, the stop position in the pre-reading continuous notice changes from the upper stage to the lower stage In the case of the stop position pattern (for example, in the case of the upper stop at the first look change, the middle stop at the second look change, and the lower stop at the third look change), (Or to increase the rate of the downward direction). In other words, it is preferable to set the variable display direction according to the movement direction of the stop position. By doing this, it becomes possible for the player to guess whether the stop position of the effect pattern changes upward (upper side) or downward (lower side), thereby improving the interest of the continuous advance notice. It becomes possible.

  Thereafter, after the effect symbol process (S802, FIG. 29) of the effect control process (FIG. 20) is performed, the effect pattern change stop process (S803, FIG. 30) is executed. Here, the effect control CPU 101 executes stop display of the effect pattern (S4002). Here, since the stop symbol is determined to be 1-1-2 by the above-described process, and the second stop position of the look-ahead change is determined to be in the middle stage, as shown in FIG. 32 (g), the stop symbol is a stop symbol. A certain 1-1-2 is derived and displayed in the middle of the effect symbol display area.

  Thereafter, the CPU for effect control 101 starts the effect symbol variation start process (S801 in the effect control process process, FIG. 26) corresponding to the next hold storage, and executes the same process as described above. Here, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the continuous counter from 2 to 1 (S2010). Then, the hold information in the hold information display area 181 is shifted (S2024). By these processes, as shown in FIG. 32H, the display of the effect display device 9 starts to change the effect pattern, and the hold information displayed in the hold information display area 181 is updated from two to one. Be done. Here, as shown in FIG. 32 (h), the rotational direction (scroll direction) of the effect pattern is upward.

  Thereafter, after the effect symbol process (S802, FIG. 29) of the effect control process (FIG. 20) is performed, the effect pattern change stop process (S803, FIG. 30) is executed. Here, the effect control CPU 101 executes stop display of the effect pattern (S4002). Here, since the stop symbol is determined to be 1-1-2 by the above-described process, and the third change in the look-ahead position (final stop position) is determined in the upper stage, as shown in FIG. 32 (i). The stop symbol 1-1-2 is derived and displayed on the upper stage of the effect symbol display area.

  Thereafter, the CPU for effect control 101 starts the effect symbol variation start process (S801 in the effect control process process, FIG. 26) corresponding to the next hold storage, and executes the same process as described above. Here, the pending storage from which the variable display is started is the pending storage that is the target (target) of the pre-reading continuous notice. Here, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the continuous counter from 1 to 0 (S2010). As a result, since the value of the continuous counter has become 0 (Y in S2011), the CPU for effect control 101 determines that the pending storage which has started the variable display is the target of the pre-reading continuous notice, and resets the pre-reading continuous notice flag. (S2012). Then, based on the variation pattern command and the display result designation command, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is 777 of the probability variation big hit symbol (S2002). Here, the CPU for effect control 101 selects a process table corresponding to PB3-2 (big hit with Super Reach B, see FIG. 4) which is a variation pattern command, and 777 of the stop symbol determined in the process of S2002 described above. . The variation pattern command PB3-2 is a super reach involving a battle effect in which the ally character and the enemy character battle against each other in the reach state.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer (S2020), and shifts the hold information in the hold information display area 181 (S2024). By these processes, as shown in FIG. 32 (j), the effect display device 9 starts to change the effect pattern, and any hold information displayed in the hold information display area 181 is not displayed. As shown in FIG. 32 (j), the rotational direction (scroll direction) of the effect pattern is a downward direction different from the pre-reading continuous notice.

  Thereafter, after the effect symbol process (S802, FIG. 29) of the effect control process (FIG. 20) is performed, the effect pattern change stop process (S803, FIG. 30) is executed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 32K, the effect display device 9 is in a reach state in which 7 is displayed as the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol. Then, as shown in FIG. 32 (l) and FIG. 33 (m), the ally character 3000 and the enemy character 3100 appear to develop into a super reach where battle effect is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (n), after the victory effect in which the teammate character 3000 wins over the enemy character 3100 is executed, as shown in FIG. 33 (o), 777 which is a stop symbol of a definite variation big hit is derived and displayed It is done (S4002 of production design fluctuation stop processing).

  The configuration and operation of the embodiment of the present invention have been specifically described above with reference to the drawings. The gaming machine of this embodiment has the following features depending on its configuration and operation.

  In this embodiment, the start winning combination is performed depending on whether the position at which the combination of predetermined effect images 1-1-2 or 5-5-6 is derived and displayed is at the upper stage, the middle stage, or the lower stage. It is set so that the proportions at which the judgment results at the time of the big hit are different (see the final stop position determination table (FIG. 23) and the stop position pattern determination table (FIG. 24)). That is, the symbol stop position of the third variation in the look-ahead fluctuation is set so that the ratio (expected degree) that the judgment result at the start winning is a big hit is high in the order of upper row, middle row and lower row. By doing this, the player is interested not only in the combination of the effect images that are derived and displayed, but also in the position (stop position) that is derived and displayed, and the game interest can be improved.

  In particular, in this embodiment, not only one variable display but also the read-ahead display in which the derivation display of a predetermined combination of stop images (1-1-2 or 5-5-6) is performed over three variable displays In order to adopt the method of continuous notice, the player is interested in a position where a combination of predetermined effect images is derived and displayed over a plurality of variable displays. Furthermore, as described above, the ratio of the big hit is changed depending on the position (final stop position) at which the combination of the predetermined effect images in the last variable display among the plurality of variable displays is derived and displayed. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest until the last variable display in the variable display of a plurality of times (three times) is performed, and to improve the interest for the variable display to be executed thereafter.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the ratio of the big hit is changed not only by the final stop position described above, but also by a combination of positions at which multiple (three) variable displays including the variable display before that are derived and displayed. (See the stop position pattern determination table (FIG. 24)). For example, even if the stop position is in the upper stage at the third change in the prefetching, the stop position is in the upper stage at all in the first to third changes when the stop position is in the upper stage only at the third change in the prefetching In the case, the latter is more likely to be a big hit. As a result, the player is interested in the position where the combination of the predetermined effect images is derived and displayed for the variable display of a plurality of times. This can further improve the interest.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, in the stop symbol determination table (FIG. 25), depending on whether or not the upper stage is included in the position at which the combination of the predetermined effect image in the plurality of variable displays in the preliminary notice is read and displayed. It is determined whether to use 1-1-2 or 5-5-6 as a combination of predetermined effect images that are derived and displayed. In the case where the player views and displays 1-1-2 in the first look-ahead change, the predetermined effect image in the look-ahead change at a higher rate than the case where 5-5-6 is displayed and derived. Can be expected to be derived and displayed in the upper row. That is, depending on the type of combination of predetermined effect images, the position where the combination of predetermined effect images is derived and displayed is suggested. By doing this, the player is interested in the type of combination of the effect images in addition to the position where the predetermined combination of effect images (1-1-2 or 5-5-6) is derived and displayed. It will have. This makes it possible to further improve the game interest.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, each of the predetermined effect image combinations is selected by the final stop position determination table (FIG. 23), the stop position pattern determination table (FIG. 24), and the stop symbol determination table (FIG. 25). The ratio of the position at which each of the stop symbols 1-2 and 5-5-6 stops) is set to be different. Specifically, when the stop symbol of 1-1-2 is derived and displayed, the stop position of the effect symbol is in the upper stage as compared to the case where the stop symbol of 5-5-6 is derived and displayed. The proportion is high. As a result, the player is interested in the type (content) of the stop symbol in addition to the position where the stop symbol is derived and displayed for each of the plurality of (three) variable displays. This makes it possible to further improve the game interest.

[2. Second embodiment]
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to a second embodiment will be described. In the following description, it demonstrates focusing on the production | presentation symbol fluctuation start processing different from 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted about the same content as 1st Embodiment. This embodiment relates to a pseudo continuous notice different from the first-read successive notice of the first embodiment.

  Here, the pseudo run notice in this example refers to displaying a temporary stop symbol before displaying the display result temporarily in the variable display of 1, and then resuming the variable display as if it were multiple times of variable display. It is an effect mode that appears as if it were performed. Usually, since the variable display accompanied by the execution of the pseudo-announcement occurs a big hit at a higher rate than the fluctuation display without the execution of the pseudo-announced announcement, the pseudo-announcement is an announcement effect that suggests the occurrence of the jackpot. Also, normally, the player is more likely to win a big hit ratio (that is, the reliability improves) as the number of temporary stops (also referred to as the number of re-changes) in the pseudo-announced advance increases. It is expected that as many temporary stops (and re-variations) as possible can be performed in the 1 variable display. In the second embodiment, the pseudo continuous notice is executed based on a predetermined condition. In addition, although the temporary stop display in this embodiment is a stop display of the effect pattern before a display result is derived | led-out display, the stop period in particular is not limited, For example, it is good for it being about 0.5 second. . In addition, the temporary stop display is not limited to the one in which the rendering pattern is completely stopped, but also includes the case in which the rendering pattern is scaled up or down or deformed.

  Note that the description on the derivation display of the combination of effect images in the pre-reading continuous advance notice of the first embodiment can also be applied to the temporary stop display of the combination of effect images in the pseudo continuous advance notice of the second embodiment. For example, there are a plurality of temporary stop positions at the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage as temporary stop positions of the effect pattern in the pseudo continuous advance notice. In this second embodiment, although there is one effective line (a line in which a combination of effect symbols to be displayed is temporarily stopped), the effective line is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the effect display 9. Horizontal line, which is located near the center of the top and bottom of the screen. On the other hand, the temporary stop position (for example, the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage) of the rendering symbol in the pseudo continuous notice is a position different from the original effective line. In addition, among the temporary stop positions of the production | presentation pattern in pseudo | simulation run notice, any temporary stop position (for example, middle rank) may be a position near the effective line or the same position.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801 in the effect control process (FIG. 20) in the second embodiment), and corresponds to FIG. 26 in the first embodiment. In the first embodiment, an example is shown in which the ratio of the big hit differs depending on the derived display position of the effect design in the pre-reading fluctuation in the pre-reading continuous advance notice, but in the second embodiment, An example will be described in which the ratio of the big hit at the temporary stop position is different.

  In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a change pattern command from the change pattern command storage area (S2000). Next, the CPU for effect control 101 determines the stop symbol of the effect pattern to be derived and displayed in the effect pattern display area according to the variation pattern command and the display result specification command (command 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) in FIG. 10). To do (S2002). Then, the CPU for effect control 101 confirms the fluctuation time (special figure fluctuation time) of the effect pattern in the read fluctuation pattern command (refer to FIG. 4), and whether or not this fluctuation time is a predetermined time or more (S2030). Here, confirmation as to whether or not the fluctuation time is equal to or more than a predetermined time confirms whether fluctuation time sufficient to execute pseudo continuous notice accompanied by a plurality of temporary stops can be secured as described below. It is for. As a result of this confirmation, when the fluctuation time is equal to or longer than the predetermined time (Y in S2030), the CPU for effect control 101 refers to the pseudo-connected advance notice execution determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not to execute the pseudo linked advance notice (S2031).

  Note that the effect control microcomputer 100 stores in advance whether or not the pseudo continuous notice is performed according to the fluctuation pattern command, and the number of temporary stops and the temporary stop timing (re-flut timing) when the pseudo continuous notice is executed. It is also possible to determine the presence or absence of execution of the pseudo continuous notice, and the number of temporary stops and the temporary stop timing (re-fluctuating timing) in the case of executing the pseudo continuous notice according to the received fluctuation pattern command. Here, the number of temporary stops may be determined depending on whether it is a big hit variation pattern command or an off variation pattern command, and the big hit variation pattern command is compared with the off variation pattern command. Therefore, it is preferable that the execution rate of the pseudo continuous notice is high, and the number of times of temporary stopping is also determined to be high.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a specific example of the pseudo continuous notice execution decision table. As shown in FIG. 36, in the pseudo consecutive notice execution determination table, it is determined whether to execute the pseudo consecutive notice at different rates depending on whether the display result designation command is a big hit or not. That is, when the display result designation command is a big hit, the pseudo continuous notice is executed at a rate of 75%, and the pseudo continuous notice is not executed at a rate of 25%. Also, if the display result designation command is a release, the pseudo continuous notice is executed at a rate of 10%, and the pseudo continuous notice is not executed at a rate of 90%. As described above, when the display result designation command is a big hit, the pseudo continuous notice is performed at a high rate as compared with the case where the display result designation command is a loss.

  As a result of the above, when it is determined to execute the pseudo continuous notice (Y in S2032), the pseudo continuous notice setting process (S2033) is executed.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the pseudo consecutive notice setting process. First, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the temporary stop frequency table (FIG. 37) based on whether the display result designating command is a disconnection or a big hit, and performs the effect display while executing the variable display accompanied by the pseudo linked notice The number of temporary stops indicating the number of temporary stop displays is determined. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a specific example of the temporary stopping frequency determination table. As shown in FIG. 37, in this embodiment, when the display result designation command is a big hit, it is determined that the number of temporary stops is 3 times at 25% and the number of temporary stops is 4 at 75%. If the display result designation command is released, the temporary stop number is set to 3 times at a rate of 90% and to 4 times at a rate of 10%. That is, when the display result designation command is a big hit, the number of temporary stops is likely to be four times compared to when it is out of phase, and the probability of a big hit is higher when the number of temporary stops is four. It can be said.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the temporary stop position pattern determination table (FIG. 38) based on the display result designation command and the number of temporary stops determined in the above processing, and executes the variable display with pseudo continuous notice. A temporary stop position pattern is determined, which indicates a combination of temporary stop positions at which temporary rendering of the effect pattern is displayed (S2041). FIG. 38 shows a specific example of the temporary stop position pattern determination table. As shown in FIG. 38, when the number of temporary stops is three, the first temporary stop to the third temporary stop, and when the number of temporary stops is four, the second temporary stop to the fourth temporary stop are all final Decide temporary stop positions for three temporary stops including temporary stop. In the following description, although the case where the number of times of temporary stop is 3 will be described as an example, the first temporary stop at 3 times of temporary stop is the second time of temporary stop at 4 times of temporary stop, 3 times of temporary stop The second temporary stop is set to correspond to the third temporary stop for the fourth temporary stop, and the third temporary stop for the third temporary stop during the third temporary stop is set to correspond to the fourth temporary stop for the fourth temporary stop.

  In the temporary stop position pattern determination table (FIG. 38) in this embodiment, when the number of temporary stops is three, the temporary stop positions are determined at a ratio described below. If the display result specification command is a big hit, (1) 30% of the time, the first temporary stop is the upper stage, the second temporary stop is the upper stage, the third temporary stop is the upper stage, and (2) 20% The first temporary stop is middle stage, the second temporary stop is upper stage, and the third temporary stop is upper stage. (3) At the ratio of 15%, the first temporary stop is middle stage, the second temporary stop is middle stage, the third temporary stop Is the upper row, (4) 10% rate, the first temporary stop is the lower row, the second temporary stop is the middle row, the third temporary stop is the upper row, and (5) 8% of the ratio is the first temporary stop The second temporary stop is the lower stage, the third temporary stop is the upper stage, and the ratio of (6) 6%, the first temporary stop is middle, the second temporary stop is middle, and the third temporary stop is middle, (7) The ratio of 5%, the first temporary stop is lower, the second temporary stop is middle, the third temporary stop is middle, and the ratio of (8) 4%, 1 temporary stop Lower second, temporary second stop is lower, third temporary stop is middle, and at the ratio of (9) 2%, first temporary stop is lower, second temporary stop is lower, third temporary stop is lower Decide each temporary stop position.

  On the other hand, when the display result specification command is a release, (1) the temporary stop 1st time is the upper stage, the temporary stop 2nd time is the upper stage, and the temporary stop 3rd time is the upper stage, (2) 4% The first temporary stop is middle stage, the second temporary stop is upper stage, the third temporary stop is upper stage, and (3) 5%, the first temporary stop is middle stage, the second temporary stop is middle stage, temporary The third stop is the upper stage, (4) at a ratio of 6%, the first temporary stop is at the lower stage, the second temporary stop is at the middle stage, and the third temporary stop is at the upper stage, (5) 8% of the temporary stop 1 The second is the lower part of the temporary stop, the third is the upper part of the temporary stop, (6) 10% of the ratio, the first temporary stop is the middle, the second temporary stop is the middle, the third temporary stop is the middle, (7) With the ratio of 15%, the first temporary stop is lower, the second temporary stop is middle, the third temporary stop is middle, and (8) 20% of temporary suspension The first stop is lower, the second stop is lower, the third stop is middle, and the ratio of (9) 30%, the first stop is lower, the second stop is lower, and the third stop is lower Decide each temporary stop position.

  As shown in FIG. 38, in this embodiment, the temporary stop position pattern determination table is set so that the temporary stop position does not fall when advancing from the first temporary stop display to the third time. . By doing this, it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest in the game by lowering the temporary stop position during execution of the pseudo-announcement. Further, as understood from the temporary stop position pattern determination table of FIG. 38, if the display result specification command is a big hit, temporary stop position of the effect pattern from the early stage of the temporary stop display 1st to 3rd at a high ratio. Is on the top. That is, the ratio of a big hit is higher when the temporary stop position is at the upper stage at the second temporary stop display than at the third temporary stop display at the upper stage, and the temporary stop display at the second temporary stop position is higher The probability of a big hit is higher when the temporary stop position is at the upper stage at the first temporary stop display than at the upper position. As a result, the player expects that the temporary stop position of the effect pattern in execution of the pseudo continuous notice will be in the upper stage at an early stage, and pays attention to the temporary stop position of the effect pattern, thereby improving the interest Can.

  In the process (S2041), in the case of three temporary stops, the stop positions of the effect pattern in three temporary stops are all determined, and in the case of four temporary stops, in the second temporary stop to the fourth temporary stop The stop position of the effect pattern is determined. As described above, in the temporary stop position pattern determination table, the temporary stop positions of the rendering symbols are set to be higher in the order of the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage, and the expectation value for the big hit becomes high. Therefore, the player will be interested in the stop position of the effect pattern during the execution of the pseudo ream.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the number of times of temporary stop (S2042). If the number of temporary stops is four (Y in S2042), the stop position of the effect pattern in the first temporary stop has not yet been determined, so the first temporary stop position is the first stop here. It determines with reference to a position determination table (FIG. 39) (S2043). FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a specific example of the initial temporary stop position determination table. Here, between the second temporary stop and the fourth temporary stop, the first temporary stop position (first temporary stop position) at the first temporary stop at a predetermined ratio according to the number of times the rendering pattern is temporarily stopped at the upper stage decide. (1) When the number of temporary stops in the upper stage between the second temporary stop and the fourth temporary stop is 0, the initial temporary stop position is the upper stage at a rate of 5%, and the initial temporary stop position is a rate of 35% (2) If the number of temporary stops in the upper row between the second temporary stop and the fourth temporary stop is one, the ratio of 15% so that the first temporary stop position is set to the lower stage at a rate of 60% (3) The upper row between the second temporary stop and the fourth temporary stop so that the first temporary stop position is at the upper stage, the first temporary stop position is at the rate of 35%, and the first temporary stop position is at the lower rate at 50%. If the number of temporary stops at is 2 times, the initial temporary stop position is at the upper level at 50%, the initial temporary stop position is at the middle level at 35%, and the initial temporary stop position is at the lower level at 15%. (4) A place where the number of temporary stops in the upper row between the second temporary stop and the fourth temporary stop is 4 The first temporary stop position in the pseudo run is 60% so that the initial temporary stop position is in the upper stage, the first temporary stop position is in the middle at 35%, and the first temporary stop position is in the lower stage at 5%. decide.

  By the said process (S2043), all the stop positions of the production | presentation pattern of four temporary stops in the case of four temporary stops are decided. As described above, in the first temporary stop position pattern determination table, the ratio of the first temporary stop position to the upper stage is set to be higher as the number of times the temporary stop position is to the upper stage is higher in the second temporary stop to the fourth temporary stop. ing. That is, the higher the initial temporary stop position is, the higher the rate at which the temporary stop position of the rendering pattern goes to the upper stage is higher in the second and subsequent temporary stops, and the rate at which the jackpot is hit is higher. It can be said that the first tentative stop position has a high expectation of becoming a big hit in the order of the upper stage, the middle stage and the lower stage. Therefore, the player will be particularly interested in the temporary stop position of the first effect pattern in the execution of the pseudo ream. Further, in this embodiment, when the temporary stop position of the effect pattern is the upper stage twice or more, the first temporary stop position is extremely high (50% or more) as compared with the case of one or less. Is determined to be in the upper row, so if the first temporary stop position is in the upper row, the effect pattern is temporarily displayed in the upper row twice or more from the second temporary stop display to the fourth temporary stop display It can be expected that it is a temporary stop position pattern (the temporary stop position is on the upper side in the temporary stop display before the fourth temporary stop display).

  If the above process (S2043) in the case where the number of temporary stops is 3 times (N in S2042) or the number of temporary stops is 4 times, the CPU 101 for effect control has a temporary stop symbol determination table (FIG. 40) The temporary stop symbol in the pseudo continuous advance notice is determined with reference to (S2044). Here, the temporary stop symbol is determined depending on whether the effect symbol temporarily stops at the upper stage in the combination (temporary stop position pattern) of three or four temporary stops. That is, (1) When the temporary stop position pattern includes a case where the temporary stop position is at the upper stage, the temporary stop symbol is UFO at a ratio of 80%, and the temporary stop symbol is an airplane at a ratio of 20%. (2) If the temporary stop position pattern does not include the case where the temporary stop position is on the upper stage, the temporary stop symbol is UFO at a ratio of 20%, and the temporary stop symbol is an airplane at a ratio of 80%. The ratio of each is set. Therefore, it can be said that the temporary stop position is higher when the temporary stop symbol is UFO, while the pseudo continuous notice is being performed.

  It should be noted that if the temporary stop position pattern includes the upper stage, the percentage of big hit is high compared to the case where it is not included (see FIG. 38), and if big hit, it is compared to the case of missing. Since four temporary stops are to be executed at a high rate (see FIG. 37), when the temporary stop symbol is UFO, four temporary stops are performed compared to the case of an airplane. You can expect to be done.

  After the above process, the CPU for effect control 101 ends the pseudo continuous notice setting process (S2033 in FIG. 34) in the effect symbol fluctuation start process.

  After the pseudo linked advance notice setting process (S2033) is finished, the effect control CPU 101 then (1) changes patterns and stop symbols, (2) number of temporary stops and temporary stop position patterns, and a process table according to temporary stop symbols Is selected (S2034).

  The process table selected in S2034 has a predetermined timing (for example, the number of temporary stops is 4) by the number of times determined in S2040 in the temporary stop symbol determined in S2044 within the fluctuation time specified by the read fluctuation pattern command. If the number of times is reached, the process table is configured to display a temporary stop at five seconds, 10 seconds, 15 seconds, and 20 seconds before the reach state is established. Moreover, the temporary stop position of the temporary stop symbol in a plurality of temporary stop displays becomes a stop position according to the temporary stop position pattern determined in S2041 and S2043 (only when the number of temporary stops is 4). Further, as shown in FIG. 17B, the process table selected in S2034 is composed of process data for displaying “chance zone” in the upper part of the effect display device 9 (upper part of the effect symbol display area) ing. In this embodiment, the display of the "chance zone" is erased based on the end of the last temporary stop display.

  On the other hand, if the fluctuation time designated by the fluctuation pattern command is not equal to or longer than the predetermined time (N in S2030), the fluctuation pattern and the stop symbol are not selected (N in S2032). The selection of the corresponding process table is executed (S2003).

  If the process table is selected according to the process of S2034 when the pseudo-series advance notice is executed and the process of S2003 is not executed when the pseudo-series advance notice is not executed, the effect control CPU 101 selects the process data 1 of the selected process table 1 A process timer in (process data to be executed this time) is started (S2020). The processes (S2020 to S2025) after the start of the process timer are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted here.

  As mentioned above, description about the production | presentation symbol fluctuation start process in 2nd Embodiment was performed. In the second embodiment, the game including control of the effect is executed by combining this effect symbol change start process and the other processes described in the first embodiment (S4002 of the effect pattern change stop process) ).

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Next, a display example in the effect control device 9 when the pseudo consecutive notice is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 41 and 42.

  In (a) of FIG. 41, the total number of pending storages is 0, and in the effect symbol display area, a state is shown in which fluctuation display of pseudo continuous advance notice is started. As shown in FIG. 41 (a), in the upper part of the effect symbol display area, the “chance zone” indicates that the expectation for becoming a big hit is high when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) in the upper portion The background character of is displayed, and the effect pattern is displayed to rotate (scroll) downward.

  In this embodiment, the display of the "chance zone" is displayed for a period from the start of the variable display accompanied by the pseudo-announcement to the final (third or fourth) temporary stop. For example, it may be displayed from immediately before (or at the time of temporary stop) the first temporary stop. According to this, when the variable display of the production design is being executed, it is expected that the character of "chance zone" will appear in the background, that is, it will be expected to rush into the pseudo continuous notice, and the interest will be enhanced. it can. Also, only the last temporary stop may display the word "chance zone". According to this, it is possible for the player to grasp that it is the last temporary stop and to increase the expectation for the next re-variation.

  When the variable display of the pseudo linked advance notice is started, the CPU for effect control 101 executes an effect symbol fluctuation start process (FIG. 34). By executing this effect design variation start process, it is determined that the pseudo linked notice is executed with reference to the pseudo linked notice execution determination table (FIG. 36) based on the display result designated command being a big hit. Then (S2031), the CPU for effect control 101 executes the pseudo consecutive notice setting process (S2033, FIG. 35). In the pseudo consecutive notice setting process, the CPU for effect control 101 determines the number of temporary stops as four times by referring to the temporary stop number determination table (FIG. 37) based on the display result designation command (S2040), and the display result By referring to the temporary stop position pattern determination table (Fig. 38) based on the specified command and the number of temporary stops, the temporary stop position pattern can be used for the second temporary stop, the third temporary stop, the middle temporary stop, and the fourth temporary stop. In the upper row, it is decided that each of the rendering symbols is temporarily stopped. Then, since the number of temporary stops is four (Y in S2042), it is determined to temporarily stop in the middle stage here by referring to the first temporary stop position determination table for the first temporary stop position. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 is selected at an 80% rate based on the upper stage being included in the temporary stop at the first temporary stop to the fourth temporary stop with reference to the temporary stop symbol determination table (FIG. 40). UFO is determined as a temporary stop symbol (S2044). Based on these conditions, the display in the effect symbol display area of the effect display device 9 is as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (b), based on the fact that the temporary stop position at the first temporary stop is middle and the temporary stop symbol is determined to be UFO after the display of FIG. 41 (a), the effect symbol display In the middle of the area, the temporary stop symbol 1000 of the UFO is displayed as a temporary stop. Subsequently, since execution of a false consecutive notice is continued, as shown in Drawing 41 (c), change of a production design is resumed in a production design display field. Then, as shown in FIG. 41 (d), the temporary stop position of the temporary stop second time is the lower stage and the temporary stop symbol is determined to be UFO, and the temporary mark of the UFO is shown in the lower stage of the effect symbol display area. The stop symbol 1000 is displayed temporarily. Further, since the execution of the pseudo continuous notice is continued, as shown in FIG. 41 (e), the variation of the effect symbol is resumed in the effect symbol display area. At this time, since the next temporary stop of the pseudo-announcement is the third of four temporary stops, the effect image is displayed so as to rotate (scroll) upward. This is because, if the number of temporary stops is four in the pseudo linked advance notice, after two temporary stops, until the end of four temporary stops, if the number of temporary stops is three, one temporary stop is This is because the effect image is set to rotate upward (scrolling) in the variation of the effect pattern before the two temporary stops until the end of three temporary stops. In these variations of the effect pattern, it is determined that the temporary stop position is the same as the previous temporary stop position, or the temporary stop position on the upper side, so that such effect is executed. This makes it easier for the player to have anticipation that the temporary stop position is on the upper side, which leads to improvement of the game interest.

  Next, based on the fact that the temporary stop position of the temporary stop 3rd time is middle, and the temporary stop design is determined to be UFO, as shown in FIG. 41 (f), the middle of the effect symbol display area is UFO The temporary stop symbol 1000 is displayed temporarily. Here, since the execution of the pseudo linked notice is continued further, as shown in FIG. 42 (g), in the effect symbol display area, the fluctuation of the effect symbol is resumed, and the effect symbol rotates upward (scrolls). The effect is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 42 (h), based on the fact that the temporary stop position of the fourth temporary stop, which is the last temporary stop of the pseudo continuous notice, is the upper stage and the temporary stop symbol is determined to be UFO. In the upper part of the symbol display area, a temporary stop symbol 1000 of UFO is displayed temporarily.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 42 (i), in the effect symbol display area, the change indication of the effect symbol is resumed, and the effect that the effect symbol rotates downward (scrolls) is displayed with the end of the pseudo linked notice. Ru. In addition, as the final temporary stop display ends, the "chance zone" displayed in the upper stage of the effect image display area is erased. As a result, the player notices the end of the pseudo-announced notice and pays attention to the combination of the effect symbols that are derived and displayed. Here, as shown in FIG. 42 (j), based on the fact that the variation pattern is a super reach with the battle effect of PB3-2, the display result designation command is a probability variation big hit, and the combination of the stop symbols is 777. 7 is displayed as a left effect design and a right effect design. Then, as shown in FIG. 32 (l) and FIG. 33 (m) described above, the ally character 3000 and the enemy character 3100 appear and develop into a super reach that performs battle effects. Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (n) described above, after the victory effect in which the teammate character 3000 wins over the enemy character 3100 is executed, as shown in FIG. 777 is derived and displayed (S4002 of effect symbol fluctuation stop processing).

  The operation in the second embodiment has been specifically described above with reference to the drawings. The gaming machine of this embodiment has the following features depending on its configuration and operation.

  In this embodiment, if the temporary stop position at which the temporary stop symbol UFO or the airplane is displayed on the temporary stop is at the upper stage is higher than that at the middle stage, and if the temporary stop position is the middle stage. Is set to be a big hit at a higher rate than in the lower stage. As a result, the player has an interest not only in the combination of the effect symbols that are displayed on the temporary stop during the execution of the pseudo continuous notice but also on the temporary stop position. By this, the range of interest of the player can be expanded.

  In particular, in this embodiment, not only one temporary stop display but also three or four temporary stop displays, the user will be interested in the position where the temporary stop symbol of UFO or airplane is temporary stop displayed. . This can further improve the interest. Furthermore, since the ratio of the big hit differs depending on the position at which the temporary stop image is stopped and displayed in the last temporary stop display among a plurality of temporary stop displays, the player continues until the final temporary stop display is executed. The user can be made to draw more attention to the display results of the subsequent variable display.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the ratio of the big hit differs depending on the pattern of the temporary stop position where the temporary stop symbol UFO or the airplane is temporarily stopped in the multiple temporary stop display. Therefore, the player is interested not only in the position of the last temporary stop display of the pseudo continuous notice, but also in each temporary stop position of a plurality of temporary stop displays. For example, among the temporary stop position patterns in which the last temporary stop position is in the upper stage, in the case where all the previous temporary stop positions are in the upper stage and in the case where only the last temporary stop position is in the upper stage, The percentage of people who win a big hit is high. Therefore, the player pays attention to the patterns of the temporary stop positions, that is, the assumed positions a plurality of times, which can further improve the interest during the period in which the pseudo continuous advance notice is performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the number of temporary stops is four, the first temporary stop position is determined based on the temporary stop position pattern of the temporary stop positions three times thereafter. In this example, the ratio of the first temporary stop position is set to be different depending on whether the upper stage is included in the second to fourth temporary stop positions of the temporary stop position pattern. In this embodiment, when the second to fourth temporary stop positions are at the upper stage even once, the last temporary stop position is always at the upper stage, so at least the last temporary stop position is The ratio of the first temporary stop position is different depending on whether or not it is the upper stage. Therefore, the player is particularly interested in the position of the first temporary stop display in a plurality of temporary stop displays. This can further improve the interest.

  In this embodiment, if the number of temporary stops is four, and if the second to fourth temporary stop positions in the temporary stop position pattern are two or more times in the upper stage, the case is less than two times. As compared with the above, the first temporary stop position is set to be at the upper level at a very high rate. Therefore, not only the upper stage is included in the second to fourth subsequent temporary stop positions because the first temporary stop position is in the upper stage, but also the temporary stop position in the temporary stop before the fourth temporary stop Can be expected to reach the upper level. Thus, by suggesting the second to fourth temporary stop position patterns from the first temporary stop position, the player is particularly interested in the position of the first temporary stop display in a plurality of temporary stop displays. It will be. This can further improve the interest.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, whether the upper stage is included in the temporary stop positions of three or four times in the pseudo continuous notice (that is, whether or not the final temporary stop position is in the upper stage, or Whether the combination of the predetermined effect images to be displayed for temporary stop is UFO or airplane is determined depending on whether the upper position is included in the temporary stop position of the temporary stop position pattern. When the UFO is temporarily stopped and displayed in the first temporary stop, the player has a higher percentage of combinations of the predetermined effect images on the upper side in the subsequent temporary stop display, at a higher rate than in the case where the airplane is temporarily displayed. You can expect to be displayed temporarily. That is, depending on the type of combination of predetermined effect images, the combination of predetermined effect images is suggested to be a position where temporary stop display is performed. By doing this, the player has an interest in the type of combination of the effect images in addition to the position where the predetermined combination of effect images (UFO or airplane) is temporarily stopped and displayed. This makes it possible to further improve the game interest.

  Further, in this embodiment, the pseudo continuous notice execution determination table (FIG. 36), the temporary stop count determination table (FIG. 37), the temporary stop position pattern determination table (FIG. 38), the first temporary stop position determination table (FIG. 39) And, based on the temporary stop symbol determination table (FIG. 40), the ratio of the position where the predetermined temporary stop symbol temporarily stops is set to be different. As a result, the player has an interest in the position of the temporary stop display and the temporary stop symbol for each of the multiple temporary stop displays. This makes it possible to improve the game interest.

  Finally, an embodiment different from the embodiment shown above is illustrated.

  (1) In the above-described first embodiment, an example is described in which the symbol stop position in each variable display in the preliminary consecutive notice is determined based on the stop position pattern determination table shown in FIG. As with the temporary stop position of the pseudo continuous notice in the form, by the symbol stop position in the first change indication (pre-reading change first time) in the pre-reading continuous notice, it suggests the symbol stop position in the last change display in the pre-reading continuous notice You may That is, when it is determined to execute the n-th look-ahead change, the symbol stop position in the n-th look-ahead change (that is, the change display executed immediately before the change display of the target) is the first look-ahead change. It may be suggested at the symbol stop position. For example, when the symbol stop position in the n-th look-ahead change is in the upper stage, the symbol stop position in the first look-ahead change is higher at a higher ratio than in the case where the symbol stop position in the n-th look-ahead change is in the middle or lower. May be in the upper row. According to this, the player pays attention to both the first symbol stop position and the last symbol stop position in the pre-reading continuous notice, and the interest of the pre-reading continuous notice can be further enhanced. In addition, it is not the symbol stop position in the first fluctuation display (prefetch fluctuation fluctuation 1 time) in the preview continuous notice, but the last fluctuation in the prefetch continuous notice according to the symbol stop position in the second and subsequent fluctuation display (for example, the second look fluctuation). The symbol stop position in the display may be suggested.

  (2) Further, in the first embodiment described above, as in the temporary stop position of the pseudo continuous notice in the second embodiment, the symbol stop position in the first variable display (the first change in the look-ahead fluctuation) in the preview continuous notice It is also possible to suggest the subsequent symbol stop position pattern in the pre-reading continuous advance notice. That is, even if it is decided to execute the n-th look-ahead change, the pattern stop position pattern in the second to n-th look-ahead change may be suggested by the pattern stop position in the first look-ahead change good. For example, when two or more upper stages are included in the symbol stop position in the second to fourth look-ahead change (that is, in the above embodiment, the pattern where the symbol stop position reaches the upper in the look-ahead change before the last read-ahead change) In the case where 2 or more upper stages are not included in the symbol stop position in the second to fourth look-ahead changes (that is, in the above embodiment, the pattern stop position reaches the upper stage in the last read-ahead change) Alternatively, the symbol stop position in the first read-ahead change may be set to the upper level at a higher rate than when the pattern where the symbol stop position does not reach the upper position is selected even in the last read-ahead change). According to this, the player pays attention to both the first symbol stop position and the subsequent symbol stop position in the pre-reading continuous notice, and the interest of the pre-reading continuous notice can be further enhanced. In addition, it is not the symbol stop position in the first variation display (pre-reading fluctuation first time) in the pre-reading continuous notice, but the pattern stop position in the pre-reading continuous notice according to the symbol stopping position in the second and subsequent fluctuation display (for example, pre-reading fluctuation second time) The pattern may be suggested.

  (3) In the first embodiment described above, an example is described in which the stop symbol of the pre-reading continuous advance notice is determined based on whether or not the upper position is included in the stop position pattern, but it is not limited thereto. The stop symbol of the pre-reading continuous advance notice may be determined based on whether or not both the upper and lower portions are included in the pattern. For example, when the stop position pattern includes both the upper and lower ends (that is, when the amplitude of the stop position is large), it is 1-1 at a higher rate than when it is not included (that is, when the amplitude of the stop position is small). The combination of the effect symbols of -2 may be determined as the stop symbol. According to this, although the player is derived and displayed in the lower stage in the first look-ahead change, the effect pattern is 1-1-2 is derived and displayed in the subsequent look-ahead change You can expect the position to approach the upper row. Thus, not only the stop position but also whether or not the stop position is a symbol that can be expected to fluctuate can be noticed, and the interest can be improved. In other words, in 1-1-2, the stop position is likely to change, but in 5-5-6, it is possible to characterize the pattern such that the stop position is less likely to change, thereby enhancing interest. In addition, when there is a stop position pattern in which the stop position descends from the upper stage to the middle stage or from the middle stage to the lower stage, the ratio between the stop position pattern in which the stop position rises and the stop position pattern in which the stop position falls is different. The stop symbol may be selected.

  (4) In the second embodiment described above, an example is described in which the temporary stop symbol of the pseudo consecutive notice is determined based on whether or not the upper position is included in the temporary stop position pattern, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The temporary stop symbol of the pseudo continuous advance notice may be determined based on whether or not both the upper stage and the lower stage are included in the temporary stop position pattern. For example, if the temporary stop position pattern includes both the upper and lower ends (that is, the amplitude of the temporary stop position is large), it is higher than the case where it is not included (that is, the amplitude of the temporary stop position is small) The combination of the UFO effect symbols may be determined as the temporary stop symbol. According to this, although the player has displayed the temporary stop at the first temporary stop in the lower part, the effect pattern is UFO, so that the position where the temporary stop is displayed in the subsequent temporary stop is You can expect to approach the upper row. Thus, not only the temporary stop position but also whether or not the temporary stop position is a symbol that can be expected to fluctuate can be noticed, and the interest can be improved. In other words, the temporary stop position of the UFO is likely to change, but it is possible to characterize the pattern so that the temporary stop position does not easily change, and to enhance the interest. Also, if there is a temporary stop position pattern in which the temporary stop position falls from the upper stage to the middle stage, or from the middle stage to the lower stage, the temporary stop position pattern in which the temporary stop position rises and the temporary stop in which the temporary stop position falls. The temporary stop symbol may be selected at a ratio different from the position pattern.

  (5) In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the combination of effect images is stopped and displayed on the effective line parallel to the screen longitudinal direction of the effect display device 9. However, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. The combination of these may be stopped and displayed on the effective line perpendicular to the screen longitudinal direction of the effect display device 9, or may be stopped and displayed on the effective line parallel to the screen diagonal direction. Thus, the direction of the effective line is not limited. Further, the form of the effective line is not limited either, and it may be a curve instead of a straight line. For example, when the stop positions of other effect symbols change centering on the predetermined effect symbols stopped and displayed at the center of the screen and a predetermined positional relationship is established for each effect symbol (for example, with the screen longitudinal direction) In the case where the rendering symbols are arranged in the horizontal direction), a big hit may be generated at a higher rate than in the case where the predetermined positional relationship is not established. In the above embodiment, one line machine is shown as an example (FIG. 18 (a)), but the present invention is not limited to one line machine but can be applied to five line machines (FIG. 18 (b)) It is. For example, in a 5-line machine, when a combination of predetermined effect images is stopped and displayed on one line corresponding to the upper row, the jackpot is generated at a higher rate than when stopped and displayed on 3 lines corresponding to the lower row. It may be generated.

  (6) In the second embodiment described above, the combination of predetermined effect images (UFO symbol alignment or plane symbol alignment) is temporarily stopped (the nth time) at a predetermined temporary stop position (upper, middle or lower). Although the variation display (re-variation) is performed again after the stop display), the example in which the combination of the predetermined effect images is displayed on the temporary stop position at the temporary stop position (the n + 1-th stop display) has been described. Not limited to this, after the combination of the predetermined effect images is stopped and displayed at the predetermined stop position, a state in which the combination of the predetermined effect images is maintained without performing the fluctuation display again (on the effective line Only the stop position may be moved (for example, the stop position of the combination of the effect symbols may move from the lower stage to the upper stage) in a state where they are aligned.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), it is assumed that the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in the effect symbol display area on the left, middle and right in the effect display device 9. In this variable display, the effect control CPU 101 decides to change the stop position from the lower stage to the upper stage, and further decides to set the stop symbol to an airplane symbol. Also, this variation pattern is assumed to be a variation pattern with reach.

  At this time, first, the combination of the airplane symbol 1100 is stopped and displayed in the lower stage (9Lb, 9Cb, 9Rb) (FIG. 43 (b): stop display), and then the combination of the airplane symbol 1100 is stopped and displayed in the lower stage , A wizard character 2000 with a wand 2001 appears (FIG. 43 (c): character appearance). Next, when the character 2000 performs an action to raise the wand 2001 (FIG. 43 (d): character action), the upper chance zone is displayed with the combination of the airplane symbols 1100 stopped and displayed in the lower row aligned on the effective line. Moving to (9Lt, 9Ct, 9Rt), the stop symbol moves to the upper stage without again displaying a change (FIG. 43 (e): move without re-change). Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (f), after the movement of the stop symbol, the fluctuation display of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol is resumed. Then, it will be in the reach state with which left production design and right production design were equal, and predetermined reach production will be performed.

  Thus, after the stop display of the effect image, the position of the combination of the effect images being stopped may be moved without re-variation of the effect image. For example, in the effect that the character 2000 appears As such, an effect of moving the stop position from the lower stage to the upper stage may be executed. In addition, when changing the stop position in this way, the character may be made to appear as if the character changes the stop position, and furthermore, depending on the type of the character appearing. The rate at which the stop position changes may be different.

  (7) In the first embodiment described above, an effect may be performed in accordance with the derived display position in the last lookahead change. Further, in the second embodiment described above, an effect may be performed in accordance with the last temporary stop position in the pseudo consecutive notice. For example, in the case where the final temporary stop position in the pseudo consecutive notice effect is the upper stage (chance zone), the battle effect may be executed by developing into a super reach. That is, in the case of a specific variation mode (variation pattern) such as super reach, the final temporary stop position may be determined to be the upper stage.

  (8) In the second embodiment described above, a combination of predetermined effect images (UFO symbol alignment or plane symbol alignment) is displayed on the temporary stop position (one of upper, middle, and lower) temporary stop display (n th time) Although the variation display (re-variation) is performed again after the stop display), the example in which the combination of the predetermined effect images is displayed on the temporary stop position at the temporary stop position (the n + 1-th stop display) has been described. The type of combination of predetermined effect images may be changed between the n-th stop display and the n + 1-th stop display.

  For example, as shown to Fig.44 (a), it is assumed that the fluctuation display of a production | presentation symbol is performed in the production | presentation symbol display area on the left, inside, and the right in the production display apparatus 9. FIG. In addition, CPU101 for production control, in this fluctuation indicatory, decides to execute 2 times temporary halt indication, decides the pattern of temporary halt position to decide in order of the lower berth and the top, furthermore, temporary halted design It is assumed that the first temporary stop is determined to be an airplane symbol, and the second temporary stop is determined to be a UFO symbol. Also, this variation pattern is assumed to be a variation pattern with reach.

  At this time, in the first temporary stop display, the combination of the airplane symbol 1100 is temporarily displayed in the lower stage (9Lb, 9Cb, 9Rb) (FIG. 44 (b): stop display first), and then the airplane symbol 1100 is displayed. While the combination is temporarily displayed in the lower part, the magic character 2000 holding the wand 2001 appears (FIG. 44 (c): character appearance). Next, when the character 2000 performs an action of lifting the wand 2001, the lightning 2002 is released from the end of the wand 2001, and the combination of the airplane design 1100 displayed temporarily at the lower end is covered with the lightning 2002 (FIG. 44 (d ): Character action). Then, the combination of the airplane symbol 1100 changes to the combination of the UFO symbol 1000 (FIG. 44 (e): symbol change). Here, the stop position of the effect pattern does not change from the first temporary stop position, and only the type of effect pattern changes. Then, the variable display is resumed (FIG. 44 (f): re-change), and the combination of the UFO symbol 1000 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the upper chance zone (9 Lt, 9 Ct, 9 Rt) (FIG. 45 (g): stop display Second time). Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (h), after the second temporary stop display, the variable display of the left effect design, the middle effect design, and the right effect design is resumed. Then, it will be in the reach state with which left production design and right production design were equal, and predetermined reach production will be performed.

  As described above, when the stop display of the effect image is performed a plurality of times within the period when the variable display of 1 is performed, the type of the combination of the effect images is changed after the n-th stop display, and then the n + 1st The stop display may be realized, and when transitioning from the n-th stop display to the n + 1-th stop display, for example, a combination of effect images stop-displayed like the effect in which the character 2000 appears An effect of changing the type may be executed. Furthermore, the rate at which the symbol changes may be different depending on the type of the appearing character. Here, an example is shown in which the temporary stop symbol changes in the pseudo continuous notice in the second embodiment, but the symbol displayed and derived in the look-ahead change also changes similarly in the pre-reading continuous notification in the first embodiment You may

  (9) In the above second embodiment, an example is described in which the effect control CPU 101 determines the timing of temporarily stopping the temporary stop symbol at the start of fluctuation, but the timing of temporary stop is determined by the player's operation. It is good. For example, if it is determined that the number of temporary stops in the pseudo linked advance notice is three times, the player is notified that the push button 120 is operated at different predetermined timings three times during the variable display, The temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped at a temporary stop position (for example, the first to third temporary stop positions according to the temporary stop position pattern) predetermined based on the operation of the push button 120 within a predetermined period from the notification You should do it. By doing this, it is possible to give an impression as if the temporary stop position has been determined according to the operation of the player, and the interest can be improved. Incidentally, also at the time of transition from FIG. 43 (d) to FIG. 43 (e) described above, the temporary stop position may be moved in response to the operation of the player.

  (10) In the above embodiment, there is no area overlapping with the fourth symbol displayed in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d when the presentation symbol is stopped and displayed in the upper stage of the effect symbol display area. In addition, when the production design is stopped and displayed in the lower stage of the production design display area, there is no area overlapping with any of the holding information displayed in the holding information display area 180. As described above, even when the rendering symbol is stopped and displayed on any of the upper, middle, and lower portions of the rendering symbol display area, the visibility of the notification information of the other variation symbols and the number of pending storages is not reduced.

  In addition, it is assumed that the game machine is supposed to fire game balls toward the right game area, such as a gate provided in the right game area or a special variable winning ball device provided. In this case, in the high base state or the big hit game state, the player will hit the right to fire the game ball toward the right game area. In this case, the effect display device 9 suggests that the player should perform a right-handed strike, but when the effect pattern is stopped and displayed on any of the upper, middle and lower stages of the effect symbol display area. Nor does it reduce the visibility of this right-handed indication.

  (11) In the first embodiment described above, an example is described in which the stop symbol of the pre-reading continuous advance notice is determined based on whether or not the upper position is included in the stop position pattern, but the present invention is not limited thereto. It is also possible to determine the stop symbol of the pre-reading continuous advance notice based on the display result (symbol designation command) of. For example, when the determination result at the start winning combination is a big hit, 1-1-2 may be selected at a higher rate than in the case of a removal. In addition, regardless of whether or not it becomes a big hit, the stop symbol of the prefetching continuous notice is determined based on the mode of the variable display such as whether or not it is a super reach, or whether the pseudo continuous notice is executed. You may do so.

  (12) In the first embodiment described above, an example is described in which the presence / absence of execution of the pre-reading continuous advance notice, the final stop position, and the stop position pattern are determined based on whether the determination result at the start winning combination is a big hit. However, it may be determined based on the aspect of the variable display such as whether or not to become a super reach, or whether or not it is accompanied by a pseudo continuous advance notice, not whether or not to become a big hit for these.

  (13) In the above second embodiment, an example is described in which the temporary stop symbol of the pseudo consecutive notice is determined based on whether or not the upper position is included in the temporary stop position pattern, but the present invention is not limited thereto. It is also possible to determine the temporary stop symbol of the pseudo consecutive notice based on the display result of the display (display result specification command). For example, if the determination result at the start of the change is a big hit, the UFO may be selected at a higher rate than in the case of a drop. Further, regardless of whether or not it is a big hit, the temporary stop symbol of the pseudo linked advance notice may be determined based on the aspect of the variable display such as whether or not to be a super reach.

  (14) In the second embodiment described above, an example in which the presence / absence of execution of pseudo continuous notice, the number of temporary stops, and the temporary stop position pattern are determined based on whether the determination result at the start of fluctuation is a big hit Although it has been described, these may be determined based on the aspect of the variable display such as whether or not to become a super reach instead of whether or not to be a big hit.

  (15) The temporary stop symbols determined in the above second embodiment may be displayed as one of the variation symbols even when the variation indication is started and during the variation indication (ie, variation indication is given) To be displayed at the beginning of the start of the variable display, and to display at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing before the temporary stop or a timing of the temporary stop) You may That is, a process table for fluctuating display of the temporary stop symbol may be selected immediately after the start of fluctuation in the effect symbol start process, and the temporary stop symbol appears at a timing or temporary stop timing before the temporary stop. The process table may be selected. Also, instead of realizing such variable display and temporary stop display of the effect design by selecting the process table, the background image and the effect design image may be realized by superimposing them by predetermined image processing. good.

  (16) In the first embodiment, only the stop position pattern in which the derived display position does not change downward (that is, no change from the upper stage to the middle stage, the upper stage to the lower stage, or the middle stage to the lower stage) is illustrated. Not limited to such a form, a stop position pattern in which the derived display position changes downward may be included.

  (17) In the second embodiment described above, the temporary stop position pattern of the pseudo continuous notice whose number of times of temporary stop is 3 times and the second to fourth temporary stop position patterns of the pseudo continuous notice whose number of times of temporary stop is 4 times Shows an example in which the temporary stop position does not change downward (that is, there is no change from the upper stage to the middle stage, the upper stage to the lower stage, or the middle stage to the lower stage), but the present invention is not limited to such a form. A temporary stop position pattern that changes downward may be included.

  (18) In the first embodiment described above, predetermined effect processing (for example, left middle right) is performed at the timing when the display result is derived and displayed in the pre-reading fluctuation (variation display immediately before the target fluctuation display) to be executed last A flame covering the entire pattern may be displayed, or the like, and a predetermined sound effect may be output at that timing. According to this, it is easy for the player to recognize that the variable display to be executed next to the variable display is the target variable display, and it is possible to improve the interest of the prefetching advance notice.

  (19) In the above-described second embodiment, the temporary stop display executed last (the third temporary stop display or the fourth temporary stop display of pseudo continuous notice for which 3 temporary stop displays are executed is executed To perform a predetermined effect process (for example, display a flame covering all the left middle right symbols etc.) at the timing when the temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the fourth temporary stop display of It is also possible to output a predetermined sound effect at that timing. According to this, it is easy for the player to recognize that the next stop of the temporary stop display will be a reach, and it is possible to improve the interest of the pseudo continuous notice.

  (20) In the first embodiment described above, the variation display of the first special symbol based on winning on the first start winning opening 13 or the variation of the second special symbol based on winning on the second start winning opening 14 Although the variation display of the special symbol (and the variation display of the production symbol corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol) is described according to the winning order regardless of whether it is the display, one of the special symbols has priority It may be a gaming machine that is displayed fluctuatingly. For example, the gaming machine may be such that the variable display of the second special symbol is executed prior to the variable display of the first special symbol, in which case the second number of pending storages is a predetermined number (for example, 4) It is good to decide to carry out the pre-reading continuous notice on the basis of having reached). As described above, it is determined that the prefetching advance notice is to be executed based on the fact that the number of reserved memories corresponding to the special symbol to be preferentially changed has reached the predetermined number, a new start winning combination has occurred in the middle of the prefetching advance notice. Interruption of pre-reading continuous notice based on the fact that the fluctuation display more than the number of times of pre-reading fluctuation which is decided at the time of starting winning combination is executed by the fluctuation display of the target, the specified effect image before the fluctuation display of the target It is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to the combination of effect images other than the combination of (for example, 1-1-2 and 5-5-6) being derived and displayed. It is also possible to decide to execute the pre-reading continuous notice only in the high base state. In the high base state, since the ratio in which the fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time is selected is high, the player sees the display result of the fluctuation display (combination of the effect images displayed in derivation) and the stop position one after another at fast tempo. Become. As a result, since the display result and the stop position are inevitably focused more than the symbols and other effects in the variable display, it is possible to enhance the interest of the pre-reading continuous notice.

  In addition, every time when the variable display of the special symbol is started from microcomputer 560 for game control to microcomputer 100 for effect control, the command (for example, background image of high probability / high base state, low) By transmitting an effect control command to specify which of the background images in the probability / high base state and the background image in the low probability / low base state, the effect control microcomputer 100 side It is possible to grasp the gaming state. In addition, the period from the end of the big hit gaming state after the big hit of the big hit or sudden big hit of the big hit to the next big hit occurs, a predetermined number of times after the big hit gaming state of the big hit is over (for example 100 The game state may be grasped on the side of the effect control microcomputer 100 by, for example, determining the period until the variable display of time) is executed as the high base state.

  (21) In the first embodiment described above, a combination of predetermined effect images (“1-1-2” or “5-5-6”) in three times of variable display before variable display of the target in the pre-reading continuous advance notice An example has been described in which the image is derived and displayed at a predetermined position (one of the upper stage, the interruption, and the lower stage), but there is no limitation on the number of variable displays for deriving and displaying a combination of predetermined effect images at a predetermined position. It may be two times or four or more times. Further, which number of times to use may be determined by a predetermined determination method (for example, determination using random numbers). For example, when a combination of a predetermined effect image is derived and displayed at a predetermined position in n variable display before the variable display of a target, the change category of the storage areas 1 to n in S1005 of FIG. 21 described above It is checked whether all commands are non-reach missing, and if all non-reach missing (Y in S1005), presence or absence of execution of prefetching continuous notice based on the command of storage area n + 1 in S1006 It is good to decide the Then, in S1012, it is preferable to determine the stop position pattern of the first to n-th pre-reading fluctuation (the continuous counter is from n to 1).

  (22) In the second embodiment described above, an example in which the number of temporary display stoppages of the effect image is three or four in the variable display with the pseudo continuous effect is described, but the number of temporary stop display frequency of the effect image is limited For example, it may be performed once or twice, or five times or more. Further, which number of times to use may be determined by a predetermined determination method (for example, determination using random numbers). For example, when it is determined in S2040 in FIG. 35 described above that the number of temporary stop display times is determined to be n times (n is 3 or more), the temporary stop position for the second to nth temporary stop display in S2041. It is good to decide the pattern. Then, in S2043, a first temporary stop position may be determined based on the temporary stop position pattern.

  (23) In the second embodiment described above, as shown in S2031 of FIG. 34 and S2040 of FIG. 35, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the presence / absence of execution of the pseudo continuous notice and the number of temporary stops. Although it has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the presence or absence of the execution of the pseudo linked notice and the number of temporary stops may be determined by the game control microcomputer 560 side. For example, the execution of the simulated linked notice for each fluctuation pattern The presence or absence and the number of times of temporary stopping in the case of executing pseudo linked advance notice may be determined in advance. In this case, the timing of the temporary stop symbol and the temporary stop may be determined by the effect control microcomputer 100.

  (24) In the first embodiment described above, an example is described in which the ratio of the big hit in the variable display of the target is different according to the derived display position of the effect image in the pre-reading continuous advance notice. The ratio of the probability variation jackpot may be different depending on the derived display position of the image. For example, in the case where the effect image is derived and displayed on the upper stage in the last prefetching change of the prefetching continuous advance notice, it may be sure to be a definite variation big hit whenever a big hit occurs in the target variation display. Further, in the gaming machine in which the five round big hit and the fifteen round big hit exist, the ratio of the fifteen round big hit may be different according to the derived display position of the effect image. For example, in the case where the effect image is derived and displayed on the upper stage in the last prefetching change of the prefetching continuous advance notice, it is possible to always be the 15th round big hit when a big hit occurs in the target variable display. In addition, in the gaming machine in which the high base state has 30 fluctuation big hits and the high base state has 100 fluctuation big hits, the ratio of the high base state to 100 fluctuation big hits differs according to the derived display position of the effect image You may For example, when the effect image is derived and displayed in the upper row in the last look-ahead change of the pre-reading continuous notice, the high base state is always a big hit of 100 change when a big hit occurs in the target change display. Also good. Thus, the first specific gaming state (usually a big hit, 5 round big hit, a high base state is a big hit of 30 variations) different in the degree of advantage for the player and the second specific gaming state (the first specific gaming state) If the effect image is derived and displayed on the upper stage if there is a probability variation big hit, 15 round big hit, and the high base state is 100 wins (large variation hit), it is better than if it is derived and displayed on the middle or lower stage. The first specified gaming state may be controlled at a high rate.

  (25) In the second embodiment described above, an example is described in which the ratio of the big hit in the variable display is different according to the temporary stop position of the effect image in the pseudo continuous notice, but not limited to such a form Depending on the temporary stop position, the probability of becoming a big hit may be different. For example, in the case where the effect image is temporarily displayed on the upper stage at the final temporary stop of the pseudo-series advance notice, the probability change big hit may always be made when a big hit occurs in the variable display. Further, in the gaming machine in which the five round big hit and the fifteen round big hit exist, the ratio of becoming the fifteen round big hit may be different according to the temporary stop position of the effect image. For example, in the case where the effect image is temporarily displayed on the upper stage in the final temporary stop of the pseudo continuous notice, the jackpot may be a big hit for 15 rounds whenever a big hit occurs in the variable display. In addition, in the gaming machine in which the high base state has a big hit of 30 changes and the high base state has a big hit of 100 changes, the ratio of the high base state to a big hit of 100 changes differs according to the temporary stop position of the effect image. You may For example, when the effect image is temporarily displayed on the upper stage at the final temporary stop of the pseudo-announced notice, the high base state must be a big hit of 100 changes whenever a big hit occurs in the change display. good. Thus, the first specific gaming state (usually a big hit, 5 round big hit, a high base state is a big hit of 30 variations) different in the degree of advantage for the player and the second specific gaming state (the first specific gaming state) When the effect image is displayed temporarily in the upper row when there is a probability change big hit, 15 rounds, the high base state is 100 hits (a big hit in the high base state), the temporary stop is displayed in the middle or lower row The first specific gaming state may be controlled at a higher rate than the first specific gaming state.

  (26) In the above embodiment, an example in which the stop position of the effect pattern is three stages of the upper stage, middle stage and lower stage has been described, but the stop position of the effect pattern is not limited to three stages. good. As a result, the first stage (the lowest position for the player and the lowest winning ratio) to the fifth stage (the highest position for the player and the highest winning ratio) We can suggest the degree of expectation of big hit in five steps. That is, when the determination result at the start winning combination is a big hit, the stop ratio is increased from the first stage to the fifth stage, and when the determination result at the start winning combination is a removal, the first It is better to lower the stop ratio from the stage to the fifth stage.

  (27) In the first embodiment described above, an example has been described in which it is determined whether or not to execute preview advance notice based on the command at the start winning combination, but prefetch continuation notice is not based on command determination at the start prize You may start it. For example, each time the variable display is performed in the high base state, a lottery using a random number may be performed, and the pre-reading continuous notice may be started at a predetermined ratio. Then, when the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, until the predetermined number of times of the variable display or the variable display immediately before the variable display with the reach is performed), it is preferable to end the pre-reading continuous notice. In addition, as described above, when pre-reading continuous notice is started regardless of the judgment result at the start winning, it is possible to decide the fluctuation display which is the target of the pre-reading consecutive notice in the judgment at the following start winning. . For example, when a command specifying super reach or a command specifying a big hit is received as a command at the time of starting winning within the period when the pre-reading continuous notification is being executed (during the pre-reading continuous notification flag is set) The effect control CPU 101 sets the variable symbol corresponding to the command as a target, and causes the symbol to be derived and displayed on the upper row at a predetermined ratio in the variable display immediately before the target (as a result, the last read-ahead fluctuation as a result). good.

  (28) In the first gaming machine, both the prefetch continuous notice shown in the first embodiment and the pseudo continuous notice shown in the second embodiment may be made executable. That is, there may be cases in which the expected display of the big hit is suggested in the derived display position of the production design in the pre-reading fluctuation, or in some cases the degree of expectation of the big hit may be suggested in the temporary stop position of the production design in the pseudo continuous notice. . By doing this, it is possible to indicate the expectation of the big hit by the stop position of the rendering symbol both in the pre-reading continuous advance notice and the variable display serving as the target.

  (29) In the above embodiment, when the effect A is indicated to be executed at a higher rate than the effect B, the effect ratio of the effect A and the effect ratio of the effect B are in the relation of 60:40. Naturally, the case where the execution ratio of the effect A and the execution ratio of the effect B have a relationship of 100: 0 is naturally included. That is, the case where there is no possibility of the effect B is included. In the above embodiment, if it is indicated that the process of C is executed at a higher rate in the case of A than in the case of B, the process of C is executed only in the case of A and the case of B Includes the case where C processing is not performed.

  (30) Further, in the above 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, A sound / lamp board provided with functions by the circuit mounted on the audio output board 70 such as the audio output board 70 or the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 3 or by the circuits mounted on the lamp driver board 35 ) May be transmitted to the microcomputer 100 for effect control in the effect control board 80 via another board. 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 above, the control relating to voice control and lamp control is executed, and further, the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command, and the effect control microcomputer 100 controls 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.

  (31) Further, in the above embodiment, in order to notify the microcomputer for effect control 100 of the fluctuation pattern indicating the fluctuation mode such as the type of fluctuation time and the type of reach effect or the presence or absence of pseudo ream, the fluctuation is started. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted at one time is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notified by two commands, the microcomputer 560 for gaming control is the first command before reaching reach, such as presence or absence of pseudo sequence, presence or absence of slip effect (if it does not reach, so-called Send a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop, and the second command after reaching reach such as reach type and re-lottery effect (if it does not reach, so-called It is also possible to transmit a command indicating the fluctuation time or the fluctuation mode) after (2) stop. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the variable display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the fluctuation time by each of two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects a specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. May be When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after sending a first command, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the next timer interrupt) And the second command may be sent. The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can also be changed as appropriate. 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.

  (32) Further, the configuration described in the above embodiment can be applied not only to pachinko gaming machines but also to various types of gaming machines. For example, the configuration shown in each of the above embodiments may be applied to an enclosed circulation type pachinko machine. In the enclosed circulation type pachinko machine, a predetermined number (for example, 50) of game balls used in the pachinko machine are enclosed in the enclosed area (e.g., in the pachinko machine), and the gaming area provided in the pachinko machine To play the game balls through the game area, collect the game balls through the collecting unit (for example, each winning opening, out port, far ball return port), and discharge the collected game balls to the game area again. Circulate in the enclosed area. In addition, in such an enclosed circulation type pachinko machine, when there is a winning on each winning opening, points corresponding to the number of winning balls are added to the card inserted in the card unit instead of the winning balls. Processing is performed.

  (33) In the above embodiment, the word "chance zone" is displayed on the upper side during execution of the pre-reading continuous notice or during the execution of the pseudo-announcement, and it is played that the pre-reading continuous notice or the pseudo-announcement is being executed. An example suggested to the person has been described, but in addition to this form, for example, indicators such as characters and characters (for example, "chance!") Are displayed on the upper row, and derived symbols and temporary stop symbols (for example, If the chance eye or the UFO symbol) moves, the ratio of becoming an advantageous state may be increased at a higher rate than when it does not move.

  (34) In the above embodiment, when the effect image is stopped at the first position (upper stage) in the pre-reading continuous notice or the pseudo-series advance notice, the advantageous state (at a higher rate than when stopped at the second position (lower stage) An example of becoming a big hit) is described, but when the effect image is stopped at the second position (lower stage), the disadvantage disadvantageous for the player at a higher rate than when stopped at the first position (upper stage) It may be). For example, when a chance eye is derived and displayed in the lower stage in the variable display immediately before the target variable display in the pre-read continuous notice of the high probability state, the jackpot is normally made a big hit when it becomes a big hit in the target variable display. It is good. In addition, in the case of the prior probability continuous advance notice, when the chance is derived and displayed in the lower stage in the variable display immediately before the variable display of the target, the target fluctuation display at a higher rate than the derived display in the middle or upper stage When you get a big hit, you may usually get a big hit.

  (35) In the above embodiment, the combination of the effect images (such as the chance eye and the UFO symbol) is stopped and displayed at a position different from the original effective line position (near the middle), and the advantageous state ( An example has been described in which the ratio of winning becomes different). For example, it is determined on a line perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the screen (that is, effective line) (left line, middle line, right line in order from left) The combination of effect images (such as chance eyes and UFO symbols) may be stopped and displayed to indicate the possibility of becoming an advantageous state, and a combination of predetermined effect images is stopped and displayed on the right line. In this case, the advantageous state may be achieved at a higher rate than when the combination of the predetermined effect images is stopped and displayed on the middle line or the left line. The line on which the combination of effect images is stopped and displayed is not limited to the screen longitudinal direction or the vertical direction with the screen, and may be an oblique direction.

  (36) In the first embodiment described above, when it is determined to execute the preliminary reading advance notice at the starting winning combination, the preliminary reading advance notice is started from the next variable display at the end of the variable display being executed at the starting winning combination. Although an example has been described, the present invention is not limited to such a form, and a combination of effect symbols such as chance eyes may be derived and displayed in any of the upper stage, the middle stage, or the lower stage in the variable display being executed at the start winning combination. good. For example, when the process during the effect design variation is being executed, the effect pattern (for example, 1-1-2 or 5-5-6 chances of causing the remaining process data to be derived and displayed when the process timer times out. ) And the background image (display of the “chance zone” in the upper row), and based on the determination at the start winning combination, it is changed to process data for deriving and displaying the effect pattern in the upper, middle or lower row good.

  (37) In the second embodiment described above, an example is described in which the reach state is reached after re-variation from the last temporary stop in the pseudo-announcement, but the present invention is not limited to such a form. The temporary stop design changes to the reach design without going to reach the reach state (the left production design and the right production design are aligned with the same reach design, and only the middle production design is displayed in a variable manner) It is good.

  (38) In the first embodiment described above, the combination of effect images derived and displayed by the pre-reading variation of the pre-reading continuous notice is not limited to the combination of the symbol (for example, the symbol of the number) being variably displayed, and is variably displayed. It may be a combination of special symbols (for example, characters such as UFOs and airplanes) that appear only at (or immediately before) the derivation display of the display result, and it is a combination of the symbol displayed variably and the special symbol It may be. Further, in the second embodiment described above, the combination of effect images temporarily displayed in pseudo-continuous notice is not limited to the combination of the symbol (for example, the symbol of the number) being variably displayed, and is not variably displayed. It may be a combination of special symbols (for example, characters such as UFOs and airplanes) that appear only at the time of stop (or immediately before temporary stop), or may be a combination of a symbol displayed in a variable manner and a special symbol.

  The present invention is suitably applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine which allows a player to play a predetermined game.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 effect display device 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd start winning opening 20 special variable winning ball device 31 game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Microcomputer for game control 80 Effect control board 100 Microcomputer for effect control 101 CPU for effect control
109 VDP

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and controls it to an advantageous state for the player,
An image display means capable of displaying an image;
Display control means for displaying the combination of effect images on the image display means;
The image display means has a plurality of effect image sequences composed of a plurality of effect images,
The display control means is configured to variably display the effect image sequence in each of the plurality of effect image sequences, and to stop and display one effect image of the plurality of effect images constituting the effect image sequence. The first position and the second position different from the first position can be displayed as the stop display position of the effect image of 1, and
The combination of one effect image stopped and displayed in each of the plurality of effect image sequences is controlled to the advantageous state when displayed in a specific mode,
When an effect image is displayed at the first position in each of the plurality of effect image sequences, the effect image is in the advantageous state as compared to when the effect image is displayed in the second position in each of the plurality of effect image sequences The rate of control is high,
It further comprises specific information display means for displaying specific information that can specify the first position at the first position,
After the effect image is displayed at the second position in each of the plurality of effect image sequences while the specific information display means is displaying the specific information, the first position in each of the plurality of effect image sequences A game machine characterized in that it is possible to display an effect image.