JP6530969B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention variably displays a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each of the plurality of types of identification information based on the establishment of the start condition after the game medium passes through the start area provided in the game area, and the display result of the variable display The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a player to a specific gaming state which is advantageous for the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed.

  Conventionally, as shown in Patent Document 1, when the display mode of the hold display is changed in the gaming machine, the change of the hold display is performed according to the type of the hold change effect executed for the hold display. What is different in the display mode in is known.

JP 2012-245158 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, when the pending change presentation of the pending display which is the target fails, the display mode of the pending display does not change due to the fluctuation after the failure, and thus it is at the time of failure. There has been a problem that there is no expectation for changes in the display mode of the pending display.

  The present invention has been made under such a background, and an object thereof is to play a game against the change of the display mode of the hold display even after the hold change presentation (specific presentation in the present invention) fails. It is to provide a gaming machine that does not interrupt the expectation of the person.

  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.

The invention pertaining to means A is
It performs a variable display, a control can be a game machine to an advantageous advantageous state for Yu technique's,
And storable pending storage means information about the variable display as suspension information,
Hold display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means;
Determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous state ;
Determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous state before determination by the determining means;
Change the display mode of the suspension display based on the judgment result of the judgment means to a specific mode including the first specific mode and the second specific mode with a higher degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state than the first specific mode. a pending change executing means capable of causing,
Specific suggestions effect suggesting hold display the display mode is whether the change in the specific embodiment, a first specific suggestion effect suggesting whether the display mode of hold display is changed to the first specific embodiment, the display of the hold display mode and the second specific suggestion effect and particular suggestions demonstration execution unit capable of executing suggest or changes to the second particular embodiment,
Equipped with
The specific suggestion demonstration execution unit, when the display mode of the hold display by executing the first specific suggestion effect is not changed in the first particular embodiment, executing the specific suggestion effect with respect to the hold display again Sometimes, as the specific indication effect, the second specific indication effect is executed at a higher rate than the first specific indication effect,
The display mode of the hold display does not change to the second specific mode by the execution of the second specific suggestion effect than the ratio at which the display mode of the hold display does not change to the first specific mode by the execution of the first specific suggestion effect The percentage is lower,
It is a game machine characterized by.
The invention according to means 1 is
In the case where the start condition (the number of reserved memories is not 0) after the game medium (game ball) passes through the start area (the first start winning opening 13, the second start winning opening 14) provided in the game area (7) , And the first special symbol and the second special symbol variable display is not being executed, and a large hit game is not being executed) based on the fact that a plurality of types of identification that can be identified each A specific game which is advantageous for the player when the information (first special symbol, second special symbol, effect symbol) is variably displayed and the specific display result (big hit display result) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controlled to the state (big hit gaming state),
With regard to the variable display for which the start condition has not yet been established despite the game medium having passed through the start area, a predetermined upper limit storage number (4 for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) Holding storage means (first holding storage buffer, second holding storage buffer) that can be stored as holding information;
Holding display means (first holding memory display unit 18c, second holding memory display unit 18d) capable of holding display corresponding to the holding information stored in the holding memory unit;
Predetermining means (microcomputer 560 for game control which performs processing of S61 and S71) which decides whether the display result of the variable display is to be the specific display result when the start condition is satisfied;
Before the determination by the prior determination means, the specific determination means (performing the process of S220 to determine whether the display result of the variable display based on the suspension information stored in the suspension storage means becomes the specific display result) Microcomputer 560 for game control,
According to the determination result of the specific determination means, the hold indication corresponding to the hold information which is the determination target of the specific determination means is the first specification aspect (blue hold indication 18B) or the second specification aspect (red hold indication 18R) Specific mode display means (microcomputer 100 for effect control which makes the suspension display in the specific mode in S506) which can be made into the specific mode of
As a specific effect regarding whether or not the hold display is the specific mode, the first specific effect (white hold display 18W with blue arrows 95BB and 95BS pierced by the blue hold display 18B that can change the hold display to the first specific mode) Change to the second specific aspect (the white hold indication 18W is changed to the red hold indication 18R by the red arrows 95RB and 95RS). Specific effect execution means that can perform or do not change without stabbing (determination pattern of change of pending display in S727, perform pre-notice pre-notice setting processing in S501, and for pre-pref notice in S506) And a microcomputer 100),
The specific effect execution means does not change the on-hold display to the first specific mode due to the execution of the first specific effect (in the case of “blue failure” in which the on-hold display does not change with a blue arrow), the on-hold display To the specific effect again (set the change pattern so that “red success”, “blue success”, or “blue failure” after “blue failure”, and in S727 the change pattern It is a game machine characterized by determining execution).
According to this, when the pending display does not change to the first specific mode due to the execution of the first specific effect, the specific effect is again executed on the pending display, so that the display mode change of the pending display is performed. It is possible to keep the player's expectations uninterrupted.

The invention according to means 2 is
The gaming machine described in Means 1,
The specific effect execution means is an execution of the first specific effect as a specific effect to be re-executed with respect to the pending display when the pending display does not change to the first specific mode due to the execution of the first specific effect. In the second stage after the blue failure in the first stage, the percentage of execution of blue success (2.9% at the time of the big hit, the super reach is lost, as shown for example at the time of 2 reservations in FIG. 33 (a)) Sometimes the game machine is characterized by a red success rate (17.5% at the big hit, lower than 7.5% at the super reach)).
According to this, when the pending display does not change to the first specific mode due to the execution of the first specific effect, the execution ratio of the first specific effect that has not changed is lowered by the first specific effect. Since it becomes difficult to impress the bad image that it will not change again when the rendition is executed, the interest of the game can be improved.

Also, the invention according to means 3 is
The gaming machine described in Means 1,
The specific effect execution means is an execution of the second specific effect as a specific effect to be executed again on the pending display when the pending display does not change to the first specific mode due to the execution of the first specific effect. In the second stage after the blue failure in the first stage, the percentage of red success execution (17.5% at the time of the big hit, the super reach is lost, as shown for example at the time of 2 reservations in FIG. 33 (a)) Sometimes it is a game machine characterized by the execution rate of blue success (higher than 2.9% at the big hit, 6.5% at the time of super reach)).
According to this, when the suspension display does not change to the first specific mode due to the execution of the first specific effect, the execution ratio of the second specific effect other than the first specific effect that has not changed is increased. As a result, it becomes difficult to impress a bad image that it will not change again when the first specific effect is executed, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Also, the invention according to means 4 is
It is a game machine described in any one of means 1 to 3, and
Special mode display means (S729) capable of setting the hold display corresponding to the hold information subject to the judgment of the specific judgment means to the special mode (white hold display 18W) according to the judgment result of the specific judgment means. And a microcomputer 100 for effect control that performs the processing of
The specific effect executing means executes the specific effect on the hold display of the special aspect (in the first and second embodiments of the change pattern determination table, white changes when winning) in the case of one or more hold It is a gaming machine characterized by executing a specific effect on the hold display 18W.
According to this, since the specific effect is executed on the pending display of the special aspect, the execution target can be made easy to understand.

The invention according to means 5 is
It is a game machine described in any one of the means 1-4,
The degree of expectation controlled to the specific gaming state based on the pending information corresponding to the pending display according to the first specific aspect is controlled to the specific gaming state based on the pending information corresponding to the pending display according to the second specific aspect The big hit expectation (80.0%) when the final display mode is the blue of the first specific mode is higher than the expected degree (as shown in FIG. 19B), the final display mode is the second specific mode. It is a game machine characterized by having a jackpot expectation (32.8%) in the case of being red in the aspect).
According to this, when the on-hold display does not change to the first specific aspect due to the execution of the first specific effect, the second on-the-fly display performs the second specific effect that is likely to change to the second specific aspect. Thus, it is possible to lower the degree of difficulty for the specific effect to be successful, and to give expectation to the success of the specific effect.

The invention according to means 6 is
It is a game machine described in any one of the means 1-4,
The degree of expectation controlled to the specific gaming state based on the pending information corresponding to the pending display according to the first specific aspect is controlled to the specific gaming state based on the pending information corresponding to the pending display according to the second specific aspect The big hit expectation (30.9%) when the final display mode is the blue of the first specific mode is lower than the expected level (as shown in FIG. 19A), the final display mode is the second specific mode. It is a game machine characterized by having a jackpot expectation (70.0%) in the case of being red in the aspect).
According to this, when the on-hold display does not change to the first specific mode due to the execution of the first specific effect, if the on-hold display changes to the second specific mode, it is expected to be controlled to the specific gaming state By executing the second specific effect with a high degree, it is possible to diminish the feeling of disappointment with the failure of the first specific effect.

The invention according to means 7 is
It is a game machine described in any one of the means 1-6,
The specific effect executing means varies the ratio at which the display mode of the pending display does not change due to the execution of the specific effect according to the number of the pending information stored in the pending storage means (eg, pending 2 in FIG. 20) The ratio of blue failure (25% of R2-2) when winning in individual pieces and the ratio (65% of R3-2, R3-5 to R8) of blue failure when winning 3 times on hold Also, in FIG.21, the ratio of blue failure (10% of B2-2) when winning two at the hold time and the ratio of blue failure when winning at the three hold (B3−2, 4 ̃ (20% of 6)) is a game machine characterized in that
According to this, since the rate at which the specific effect fails varies depending on the number of stored hold information, the number of the hold information can be focused.

Further, the invention according to means 8 is
It is a game machine described in any one of means 1 to 7,
The specific effect execution means is an effect (the change ratio is high, the effect of displaying a thick arrow 95RB or 95BB with a high change ratio, a low change ratio, a thin arrow 95RS, or a thin arrow 95RS) as the specific effect. It is possible to execute the effect of displaying 95BS,
When the effect that the display mode of the hold display changes is high and the display mode of the hold display does not change, the effect that the display rate of the hold display changes for the hold display is low Specific effect limiting means (does not execute the re-representation with the thin arrow if the rendition with the thick arrow fails) to limit the execution (microcomputer for effect control that executes S518 when the result of S513 is YES) 100) is a gaming machine characterized by further comprising
According to this, the effect that the display mode of the hold display changes is high, and the display mode of the hold display does not change, and although the player is discouraged, the hold display is targeted An effect in which the rate at which the display mode of the hold display changes is low is executed, and it can be prevented that the player is further discouraged. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a reduction in the rendering effect.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure showing a hit classification table. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of a main board (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a big hit classification determination table. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of an effect control command. FIG. 17 is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of a hold storage buffer which is an area for storing data such as random numbers corresponding to hold storage on the game control microcomputer side. It is a flowchart which shows timer interruption processing. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening switch passage processing. It is a flow chart which shows at the time of winning a prize judgment processing. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows pre-reading advance notice determination processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the production side storage buffer which is an area | region which preserve | saves the data corresponding to the pending | holding memory in the microcomputer side for presentation control. It is explanatory drawing which shows a final display mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows Example 1 of a change pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows Example 2 of a change pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing. It is a flow chart which shows pre-reading notice setting processing. It is an explanatory view showing a production mode determination table. It is a display screen figure for demonstrating the effect display which changes a pending | holding display. It is a figure (the 1) following FIG. It is a figure (the 2) following FIG. It is a figure following FIG. 26, FIG. It is a modification of the display screen figure for demonstrating the effect display which changes a pending | holding display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 1 of a change pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 2 of a change pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 3 of a change pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution ratio of the 1st specific presentation or 2nd specific presentation after the failure of a 1st specific presentation, (a) is an Example, (b) is a modification.

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine, and the start area provided in the gaming area may be a gaming medium After the passage of the variable display, the variable display of a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each of them is performed based on the establishment of the start condition, and it is advantageous for the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display Any gaming machine may be used as long as the gaming machine is controlled to the specific gaming state.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit classification table.

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

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. 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 emitting a bat. In addition, the game board 6 is detachably attached to the back of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body that constitutes it and various components attached to the plate-like body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 where the driven game balls can flow down.

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

  On the member forming the bat supply tray (upper tray) 3, for example, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation by pressing the predetermined position (for example, above the stick controller 122) on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray main body. A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation by the player or the like. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the operation performed by the player on the push button 120 may be provided inside the 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, but may be in the horizontal positional relationship, for example.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The first special symbol or the second special symbol indicates that the first start condition (the first execution condition) or the second start condition (the second execution condition), which is the execution condition of the variable display, is established (for example, the game ball is After passing (including winning) the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the first special symbol and It is started based on the fact that the variable display of the second special symbol is not executed and the big hit game is not executed), and the display result (when the fluctuation display time (variation time) has elapsed Derivative display of stop symbol). In the present embodiment, regarding the variable display of the special symbol, when both the first execution condition by the first special symbol and the second execution condition by the second special symbol are satisfied, the variable display of the second special symbol The start condition of is established preferentially over the start condition of the variable display of the first special symbol, and the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. The game ball passing means that the game ball has passed through an area defined as a winning area such as a winning opening or a gate in advance, and includes the concept that the gaming ball has entered the winning opening (winning). It is. Furthermore, deriving and displaying a display result means to stop and display a symbol (example of identification information).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a first hold storage display unit 18c for displaying the first hold storage count and a second hold storage display unit 18d for displaying the second reserve storage count are formed. Ru. In addition, an area (summed pending storage display unit) may be provided to display the total number (total pending memory number) which is the sum of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number. As described above, by providing the combined hold storage display unit for displaying the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of formation of execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied.

  In the first holding storage display unit 18c and the second holding storage display unit 18d, the holding display corresponding to the holding storage is in the normal mode (for example, gray), the special mode (white hold display 18W shown in FIG. 25), the first specification It is displayed in an aspect (blue retention display 18B shown in FIGS. 26 and 27) and a second specific aspect (red retention display 18R shown in FIGS. 26 and 27).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability / base after the end of the big hit game, the number of open in big hit (the number of rounds), and the open time of each round are shown. As shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, as a big hit type, usually a big hit, a positive variation big hit, and a positive positive variation big hit (hereinafter also referred to as a "big hit big hit") are provided.

  The jackpot game state is controlled by winning the jackpot (as a result of the jackpot determination based on the start-up winning, it is determined to be the jackpot). The jackpot gaming state is a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player. In the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is opened, the ending condition of the predetermined opening state (the predetermined round opening time has elapsed in the opening state, or a predetermined number (for example, 10) In response to the satisfaction of the open end condition) that the winning ball of. Then, when the open end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until reaching a predetermined number of open times (final round) in the jackpot gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the round open time is usually 29 seconds, 29 seconds, and 0.5 seconds for each of the big hit, the positive variation big hit, and the hard hit big hit. In addition, the number of times of opening is usually 15 times, 15 times, and 2 times for each of the big hit, the definite variation big hit, and the sudden big hit.

  As described above, the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely short, and it is virtually impossible to win the big winning opening, and the winning ball (prize ball paid out for winning) is substantially It is a big hit that can not be obtained. In addition, the jackpot may be a jackpot from which a winning ball can be obtained.

  After the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot probability is controlled to a low probability state as normal probability or a high probability state (probability fluctuation state, also referred to as probability variation state) in which the probability is improved. The high probability state is one of the special game states advantageous to the player different from the specific game state.

  In the present embodiment, in the case of the probability variation big hit and the sudden win, the state is controlled to the high probability state, and in the case of the normal big hit, the state is controlled to the low probability state. In the present embodiment, the high probability state continues until the variation display of the special symbol is performed 100 times or until the next big hit occurs, whichever is earlier. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the high probability state may continue until the next big hit.

  Also, after the jackpot gaming state, the base is controlled to the high base. The base is a ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as a winning ball according to the winning with respect to the number of fired balls. The high base state is one of the special game states advantageous to the player different from the specific game state. Note that after the big hit gaming state, the base may be controlled to the high base state or the low base state depending on the type of big hit.

  In the present embodiment, the base after the big hit is usually the high base for any of the big hit, the positive variation big hit, and the hard hit big hit. In the present embodiment, the high base state continues until the variation display of the special symbol is performed 100 times, or until the next big hit occurs, whichever is earlier. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the high base state may be continued until the next big hit. In this case, it is controlled to the high base state on the premise that the high probability state is in progress.

  As a method of controlling to the high base state, there is, for example, a method of controlling to the electronic control support state accompanying the short time state. The time saving state is a state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the rendering symbol is shortened than in the non-time saving state. In the electric chew support control state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, and the winning of the variable winning ball device 15 is facilitated. State (high penetration, high frequency). The variable winning ball device 15, that is, control for facilitating winning on the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting winning with the electric tulip, is referred to as electric chow support control.

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

  In addition, as the electric chew support control, the high base state is realized by executing any one control of the above-mentioned normal symbol shortening control, normal symbol probability variation control, opening time extension control, and opening number increase control. It may be something that Moreover, as the electric chow support control, any combination of any two control among the above-mentioned normal symbol shortening control, normal symbol probability variation control, opening time extension control, and opening frequency increase control, or any 3 A high base state may be realized by any combination of two controls.

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

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

  Also, in the present embodiment, there may be cases where the special game state is controlled to the time saving state and the high base state. In this way, by shifting to the time saving state and the high base state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the rendering pattern is shortened, so when the time saving state is reached, effective start winnings easily occur and the big hit game line There is a high possibility of being Since the start condition and end condition of control are the same in the short-time state and high base state, the short-time state and the high-base controlled state may be represented by the term short-time state in some cases. It may be shown representatively by the term.

  In addition to the big hit, a small hit may be provided in which the big winning opening is opened with an open pattern and an open pattern by the open time similar to the sudden big hit. When the small hit, after the end of the small hit gaming state, both the big hit probability and the base is not changed before the start of the small hit gaming state. If such a small hit is provided, when it is not notified whether or not it is in a definite change state after the end of the gaming state of each of the sudden big hit and the small hit, the opening pattern is seen and the big hit and the small hit Even when the player recognizes that any of them has been executed, there are two types of hits with the same opening pattern, so it is difficult for the player to know whether or not it is in a definite change state. In fact, even when it is not in the definite change state, the player's expectation for the constant change state can be enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

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

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

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or 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. It has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read out is a random number value based on the fact that the winning is at the time of reading out (extraction) of numerical data. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for giving detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, 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 big 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.

  The effect control board 80 has the effect control microcomputer 100, the ROM 102, the RAM 103, the VDP 109, the I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control of the effect display device 9.

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

  Also, the effect control CPU 101 receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the trigger sensor 121 via an input port (not shown). Input. 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 an input port (not shown). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the operation action of the technician with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 to an input port (not shown). Enter through. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the stick controller 122 to vibrate by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port (not shown).

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random R: A random counter for determining whether or not to make a big hit. The random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated from 0 again. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of big hit (type, 2R normal big hit, 2R positive variation big hit, and either type of 15R positive variation big hit) and the big hit design (for big hit type judgment, big hit design decision ). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR 4): It is determined whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR 5): The initial value of random 4 is determined (for random 4 initial value determination).

  In this embodiment, as a big hit that is a specific gaming state, a plurality of types of 15R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, and 2R normal big hit are included. Therefore, when it is determined to be a big hit based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the type of the big hit is any of these big hits based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). It is decided on the type. Furthermore, when the jackpot type is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determination random number.

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

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing the big hit determination table and the big hit type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory view showing the big hit determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The big hit determination table includes a normal (when not positive change) jackpot determination table used in the normal state (non-probable change gaming state, ie non-probable change) state, and a positive change time jackpot determination table used in the positive change state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the first special symbol big hit classification determination table of FIG. 5 (B) and the second special symbol big hit classification determination table of FIG. 5 (C), the proportion determined for the big hit in the high probability state is the same, The second special symbol big hit classification judgment table is more likely to select a big hit (15 round big hit) with a larger number of rounds in the big hit gaming state than the first special symbol big hit classification judgment table, and a big hit gaming There is a high percentage of jackpots (15 rounds of big hits) with a substantial number of possible wins in the state being selected. Therefore, when the second special symbol is a big hit than the first special symbol, the player has a high degree of advantage for the winning on the large winning opening (for example, the number of rounds that can be substantially awarded is large) It is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as an advantageous state), etc.

  In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the sudden big hit is not selected in the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 5 (C). However, the present invention is not limited to this, but in the second special symbol big hit classification determination table of FIG. 5C, although the sudden probability big hit can be selected, it is more accurate than the first special symbol big hit classification determination table of FIG. The data may be set to increase the jackpot selection rate.

  FIG. 6 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 FIG. 6, the relationship between specific command data of the effect control command, the name of the command, and the designated content of the command is shown. In the game control microcomputer 560 for effect control command, as shown in FIG. 6, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state.

  The command 80XX (H) is a production control command (variation pattern command) for specifying a variation pattern of the production design that is variably displayed on the presentation display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (XX is a variation pattern number And the commands 80XX correspond to the fluctuation pattern XX respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variation patterns that can be used, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number. Since the fluctuation pattern command is transmitted with the value designating the fluctuation pattern set in the EXT data, the fluctuation pattern command different for each fluctuation pattern is transmitted. "(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 the command 80XX (H) is received, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to start variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device.

  The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are display result specification commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type.

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

  The command A 001 to A 003 (H) is a jackpot start designation command for designating the start of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (usually a jackpot, a probability change jackpot, a sudden jackpot).

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (a special winning opening open designation command) showing a display of a number of times (round) of the special winning opening opening indicated by XX. Since the special winning opening opening designated command is transmitted with the value specifying the round set in the EXT data for each round, a different special winning opening opening specifying command is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round in the big hit game, the large winning opening opening designated command (A101 (H)) for specifying the round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round in the big hit game , A special winning opening opening specification command (A10A (H)) for specifying round 10 is transmitted. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designated command after opening of the special winning opening) indicating the closing of the special winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted after the special winning opening opening specification command, a different special winning opening opening specification command is transmitted for each round. For example, when the first round in the big hit game is ended, the designated special command (A 201 (H)) is sent after the opening of the big winning opening which designates the round 1, and the tenth round in the big hit game is ended Is sent after the special winning opening opening specifying the round 10, a specification command (A30A (H)).

  The commands A301 to A303 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating an end of the jackpot gaming state for each type of jackpot (usually a jackpot, a probability change jackpot, a sudden jackpot).

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

  The command C 001 (H) is a first start prize designation command for designating that the start winning is achieved at the first start opening. The command C 002 (H) is a second start winning combination designation command which specifies that the start winning combination has been made to the second start opening.

  The commands C2XX (H) and C3XX (H) are effect control commands (determination result specification command at the time of winning) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. In the case of the first starting opening, XX is 01, and in the case of the second starting opening, XX is 02. Among these, the command C2XX (H) is a display result prefetch command indicating whether or not a big hit among the winning determination results, and a big hit type determination result. Further, the command C3XX (H) is a fluctuation pattern look-ahead command indicating what kind of fluctuation pattern is to be set among the winning determination results. In the case of the first starting opening, XX is 01, and in the case of the second starting opening, XX is 02.

  The display result prefetching command and the variation pattern prefetching command are commands transmitted when the start winning is generated. The game control microcomputer 100 extracts random numbers of random 1 to random 3 and stores them as holding storage information when the start winning occurs, but based on the holding information by determining those random numbers together at that time. Determine the change pattern of the change and the outcome of the hit. This is called "pre-reading". The game control microcomputer 100 transmits, to the effect control board 80, a display result prefetching command and a variation pattern prefetching command based on the prefetching result.

  The variation patterns include a plurality of variation patterns according to the variation time, whether or not to reach, the type of reach, whether or not to be a big hit, and the like. The "reach out of place" variation pattern means that the display result forms a reach pattern, but a combination of the display results of all the designs is a display result that is a misplaced display result or a variation pattern for deriving such a display result.

  The types of fluctuation patterns are divided into a plurality of types such as “non-reach out”, “normal reach”, “long reach”, and “super reach”, for example. The type of "non-reach out" is a type that is not a reach but a fall. As described above, the type of “super reach” is a type that is set so that a big hit easily occurs. The type of “normal reach” is a type in which the fluctuation time is relatively short among the types set so that a big hit is unlikely to occur as compared with the type of super reach. The type of “long reach” is a type in which the fluctuation time is longer than the normal reach among the types set so that a big hit is unlikely to occur as compared with the type of super reach. A variation pattern type determination table is stored in the ROM 54 of the game control microcomputer 560. The variation pattern type determination table indicates the correspondence between the random value (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern type to be selected.

  As the variation pattern type determination table, a table used when the display result is lost, a table selected when the display result is a probability change big hit, and a table selected when the display result is a big hit A table is provided which is selected when the display result is usually a big hit. For example, in the variation pattern type determination table used when out of alignment, the determination value of the random value (random 2) for determination of the variation pattern type is 0 to 99 for the variation pattern type of non-reach loss, and the variation pattern of normal reach The type is determined to be 100 to 199, the long reach fluctuation pattern type to 200 to 229, and the super reach fluctuation pattern type to 230 to 251.

  In each variation pattern type determination table, random value (random 2) for determination of the variation pattern type is allocated to each of the selectable variation pattern types.

  One or more fluctuation patterns belong to each of the fluctuation pattern types. For example, "no reach reach" variation pattern types: no reach A, no reach B, and "normal reach" variation pattern types: normal reach A, normal reach B, and "long reach" variation pattern types: long The fluctuation patterns of super reach A and super reach B belong to the fluctuation pattern types of reach A, long reach B, and "super reach". As for the different fluctuation patterns having the same type, the fluctuation time may be different (to the extent that the other types do not result) or the content of the effect may be different. A variation pattern determination table is stored in the ROM 54 of the game control microcomputer 560. The variation pattern determination table indicates the correspondence between the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) and the variation pattern to be selected, for each variation pattern type.

  When selecting and determining a variation pattern, after determining a variation pattern type using a random number value (random 2) for determination of a variation pattern type, a variation pattern is determined using a random value (random 3) for a variation pattern determination. Ru.

  Further, the table used for determining the fluctuation pattern as described above (table for determination of fluctuation pattern type and table for determination of fluctuation pattern) includes a table for the normal state (low base state) and a short time state (high base) There is a table for the time). The determination of the variation pattern is performed by using these tables in accordance with the game state. For example, the table used to determine the variation pattern in the short-time state is, for example, a variation pattern (in particular, a variation pattern of super reach) which is a reach compared to the table used to determine the variation pattern in the normal state. The data is set so that the rate of selecting the fluctuation pattern of relatively long fluctuation time is low. Since the variation pattern is selected at such a ratio, as a result, in the short time state, the average variation time becomes shorter than in the normal state (in the non-short time state).

  The table used to determine the variation pattern in the short time state has the same selection ratio of each variation pattern as the table used to determine the variation pattern in the normal state, but the variation time of each variation pattern is the same. It may be shorter than in the normal state. For example, by selecting a table used to determine a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is reduced to half of that in the normal state in the short time state, the average fluctuation time is controlled to be short in the short time state. be able to.

  Further, the selection rate of the fluctuation pattern may be controlled to be changed according to the number of pending storages at the start of the fluctuation display. For example, a table A for determining a variation pattern used when the number of pending storages at the start of the variation display is a predetermined number (for example, three) or more, and a table for determining a variation pattern used when less than the predetermined number And B. The variation pattern determination table A associates each variation pattern with the random number random 3 so that the rate at which a variation pattern having a short variation time is selected is higher than the variation pattern determination table B. By doing this, when the number of pending storages is equal to or more than a predetermined number, it becomes easy to select a variation pattern having a short variation time, and it becomes possible to promote digestion and retention of the pending storage. As a result, it is possible to prevent, as much as possible, the occurrence of an invalid start winning which is not stored on hold despite the start winning.

  As described above, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the fluctuation pattern using the table for fluctuation pattern determination stored in the ROM and the random number value (random 3) extracted for the fluctuation pattern judgment.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of an area (hold storage buffer) for storing data (hold storage information) such as random numbers corresponding to the hold storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side.

  As shown in FIG. 7, on the side of the microcomputer 560 for gaming control, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first storage number in the first storage buffer as the first storage means. Is secured. Further, in the second holding storage buffer as the second holding storage means, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second holding storage number is secured. The first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. Data such as a random R (big hit determination random number) which is a hardware random number is stored in the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer.

  In such a first holding storage buffer, holding storage data such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning for the first start winning opening 13 is stored. In the second holding storage buffer, determination result holding storage data corresponding to holding storage data such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning for the second start winning opening 14 is stored.

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

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

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is performed to detect whether or not the power-off signal is output (is turned on or not) (S20). Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input through the input driver circuit 58, and the state of them is determined (switching process: S21) .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process processing (S26). In the special symbol process processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process processing, start opening switch passage processing is executed (S311). Then, depending on the internal state, one of the processes in S300 to S307 is performed.

  The processes of S300 to S307 are the following processes. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of a big hit. The fluctuation pattern setting process (S301) is a process of controlling the determination of the fluctuation pattern and the start of counting of the fluctuation time timer. In this variation pattern setting process, in addition to the variation pattern command, either the first symbol variation specification command or the second symbol variation designation command is used depending on which of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed. Will be sent.

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

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

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the starting opening switch passing process of S312. The CPU 56 confirms whether or not the first start port switch 13a is turned on (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not turned on, the process proceeds to S1221. If the first starting port switch 13a is turned on, the CPU 56 determines whether the first number of pending storages has reached the upper limit (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 increments the value of the first pending storage number counter by 1 (S1213).

  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 (storing) them in the storage area of the first hold storage buffer (S1214). Specifically, in the process of S1214, a big hit judgment random number (random R), a big hit type judgment random number (random 1), a fluctuation pattern type judgment random number (random 2) and a fluctuation pattern judgment random number (random 3) are stored. (Stored). With regard to the following description regarding pending storage, it may be indicated that "information on pending winning" is stored in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer in this manner as "stored on hold".

  Then, the CPU 56 determines whether the time saving flag (flag set when the time saving state and the high base state are set) is set (S1215A) and whether or not the big hit state (S1215B). If the time saving flag is not set and it is not in the big hit state, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process (S1216). In the winning determination process, based on data of various random numbers stored in association with the detected start winning, whether or not a variation display corresponding to the starting winning will be a big hit, a big hit type, a variation pattern type and a variation pattern Is a process of executing a process of determining in advance at the start winning combination, not immediately before the start of the variable display. Next, the CPU 56 transmits, to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, a display result look-ahead command that can specify the detected determination result (determination result of determination of big hit or not and determination of big hit type) A display result prefetch command transmission process is executed (S1217). Further, the CPU 56 executes a variation pattern pre-reading command transmission process for sending to the effect control microcomputer 100 a variation pattern pre-reading command that can specify the detected determination result of the variation pattern at the start winning combination (S1218).

  If the time saving flag is set, or if it is in the big hit state, the CPU 56 advances the process to S1219 without executing the processes of S1216 to S1218.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first start winning combination designation command (S1219). In addition, when the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of the command transmission table (previously set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command in the pointer. . Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set to the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (S29).

  If it is determined in S1211 that the first starting port switch is not in the on state, or if it is determined in S1212 that the first number of pending storages has reached the upper limit, or, the first start winning designation command is transmitted in S1219. After performing the control, the CPU 56 checks whether the second start port switch 14a is turned on (S1221). If the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, the process ends. If the second start port switch 14a is on, 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 value of the second pending storage number counter 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 increments the value of the second pending storage number counter by 1 (S1223).

  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 (storing) them in the storage area of the second hold storage buffer (S1224). Specifically, in the process of S1224, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are stored. (Stored).

  Then, the CPU 56 executes the same prize determination process as S1216 (S1226). Next, the CPU 56 transmits to the effect control microcomputer 100 a display result look-ahead command capable of specifying the detected start winning combination display result (determination result of determination of big hit or not and big hit type determination). The preread command transmission process is executed (S1227). Further, the CPU 56 executes a variation pattern pre-reading command transmission process for sending to the effect control microcomputer 100 a variation pattern pre-reading command that can specify the detected determination result of the variation pattern at the start winning combination (S1228). Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second start winning combination designation command (S1229) and ends the processing.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the winning determination process of S1216 and S1226. In the prize determination process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1214 and S1224 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is checked whether or not to do (S220).

  In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit in the special symbol normal processing, and a big hit type in the special symbol normal processing at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, or the variation pattern (variation pattern type in the variation pattern setting process Separately), but separately from that, the variable display based on the starting winning is started at the timing when the gaming ball starts winning in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 Before being executed, it is determined in advance whether or not the jackpot will be a big hit, the type of the big hit, and the fluctuation pattern by executing the prize determination process. By doing so, the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern are predicted in advance before the fluctuation display of the effect design is executed, and the effect is controlled by the effect control CPU 101 based on the judgment result at the time of winning as described later. Execute a pre-reading notice to give notice of becoming a big hit during the variable display of the symbol.

  In this embodiment, when not in the high base state nor in the big hit state, it is possible to execute the advance notice for the first special symbol only, and only the second special symbol in the high base state and the big hit state. Pre-reading notice can be executed as a target. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in any state, the advance notice may be executed for both the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol. In addition, even in the low base state, it is possible to execute both the first special symbol and the second special symbol fluctuating display, and during the high base state only the second special symbol fluctuating display, and even to execute the prefetch notice as targets. Good.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the normal jackpot determination value (N in S220), the CPU 56 is in a high probability state (probability state. High probability high base state and high probability low base state And a high probability flag) is set (S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1214 and S1224 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 it is confirmed in S221 at the start winning combination whether or not the variable display is actually started based on the start winning combination. is there. Therefore, the game state changes in the period from when the start winning combination is confirmed in S221 to whether or not the variation display is actually started based on the starting winning combination (for example, depending on the number of changes) When the gaming state changes, the gaming state may change from the probability change state to the normal state when the number of times of change is up to 100 times and after 100 times. Therefore, the gaming state determined in S221 at the start winning combination and the gaming state determined at the start of fluctuation (see S61 described later) do not necessarily coincide with each other. In addition, in order to prevent such a nonconformity, specify one with a change of the gaming state in the currently stored pending storage, and make a determination at the time of the start winning based on the gaming state after the change. It is also good.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of definite variation (N in S222), the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the display result prefetch command to the EXT data indicating that it becomes "off" (S223).

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in S220 or S222, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in S1214 and S1224. (S226). In this case, when there is a start winning on the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process of S1215 is executed), the CPU 56 determines the big hit type determination table (first special shown in FIG. 5B). Using the symbol), it is determined whether the jackpot type will be “probably big hit”, “stump big hit”, or “normal big hit”. In addition, when there is a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 (when performing the winning determination process of S1226), the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 5 (C) It is used to determine whether the jackpot type is "probably big hit", "suspicious big hit", or "normal big hit".

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data according to the determination result of the big hit type as a display result prefetch command (S227). For example, when it is determined that the “probable variation big hit” is to be performed, the CPU 56 performs processing of setting EXT data indicating that the “probability variation big hit” is to be made to the display result prefetch command. In addition, when it is determined that "a sudden big hit" is made, the CPU 56 performs processing of setting EXT data indicating that a "very big hit" is made as a display result prefetch command. When it is determined that “normal big hit” is to be performed, the CPU 56 performs processing of setting EXT data indicating that “normal big hit” is to be made to the display result prefetch command.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the random number for fluctuation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for fluctuation pattern judgment (random 3) extracted in S1214 and S1224 to perform fluctuation according to the display results set in S223 and S225. The pattern is determined (S226). For example, in S226, for the pending storage data to be the determination target of the variation pattern, the table used for the determination of the variation pattern is selected based on the display result of the variation display based on the pending storage data, etc. The variation pattern type and the variation pattern type are determined using the random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). This determination is performed by the same method as the determination of the variation pattern type and the variation pattern type described above. For example, if the random number value of the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is 240, since it is within the range of the determination value of the variation pattern type of super reach, it is determined to be the variation pattern type of super reach. Also, it is determined whether the variation pattern is super reach A or super reach B depending on whether the random value for the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) is the determination value of super reach A or the determination value of super reach B. Be done.

  It should be noted that the determination based on the change in the gaming state may be performed based on information such as the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number in the hold storage buffer when the start winning occurs.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data according to the determination result as a fluctuation pattern prefetch command (S227). For example, when it is determined that the variation pattern of the super reach A, EXT data corresponding to the super reach A is set as the variation pattern prefetch command.

  In addition, after confirming whether or not the time saving state is confirmed in S221 at the starting winning combination, the variable displaying may be performed a plurality of times between when the variable displaying based on the starting winning combination is actually started. There is. Therefore, after checking whether or not the time saving state is confirmed in S226, the gaming state is changing between when the variable display based on the start winning is actually started (for example, the gaming state is When changing, the gaming state may change from the time saving state to the normal state when the number of changes is up to 100 times and after 100 times. Therefore, the gaming state determined 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 a nonconformity, specify one with a change of the gaming state in the currently stored pending storage, and make a determination at the time of the start winning based on the gaming state after the change. It is also good. In addition, the game state when the fluctuation display based on the hold memory data is executed based on the data indicating the gaming state such as the time saving flag and the time reduction counter for the hold memory data to be the determination target of the fluctuation pattern And select the table used to determine the variation pattern based on the display result of the variation display based on the pending storage data, and select the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number The fluctuation pattern is determined using (Random 3).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing special symbol normal processing (S300) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  If there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer (S52). If there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer, the special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) Data indicating "second" is set (S53). On the other hand, if there is no hold storage data in the second hold storage buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S54).

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

  If at least one second hold storage data exists in the second hold storage buffer under the control of S52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the data of the second hold storage is It is executed prior to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data of the first storage. That is, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially established over the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol. Therefore, when there is holding storage data corresponding to both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the second special symbol is executed in a variable display with priority over the first special symbol.

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

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

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 stores the first reserved storage buffer number in the first storage buffer in the RAM 55 in the storage area corresponding to n (n = 2, 3, 4). The stored random number values are stored in the storage area corresponding to the first pending storage number = n-1. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of pending storages = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second pending storage buffer of the RAM 55 The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending storage number = n-1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved storage number (or each second reserved storage number) is always the first reserved storage number (or It agrees with the order of the 2nd pending memory number) = 1, 2, 3, and 4.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the pending storage number designation command of the special symbol pointer to the microcomputer 100 for effect control based on the value of the pending storage number counter of the special symbol pointer after subtraction. (S60). In this case, when the value indicating “first” is set to the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first number of pending storage number designation command. When the special symbol pointer is set to a value indicating "second", the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second pending storage number designation command.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random R (big hit determination random number) from the hold storage buffer and executes the big hit determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1214 of the starting opening switch passing processing and S1225 of the starting opening switch passing processing and stored in advance in the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer, I do. The jackpot determination module is a program that executes a process of comparing a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a jackpot determination random number and determining that a jackpot will occur if they match. That is, it is a program that executes the process of the big hit determination.

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

  In addition, confirmation of whether the present game state is a definite change state is performed by whether the positive change flag is set. The probability change flag is set when shifting the gaming state to the probability change state, and is reset when ending the probability change state. Specifically, the probability change flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game (S307 in FIG. 9), and thereafter, the condition that the variation display of the special symbol and the production symbol is performed a predetermined number of times or the next big hit is determined When the earlier condition is satisfied, the variable display is reset and reset is performed at the timing when the stop symbol is stopped and displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing special symbol stop processing (S304) in the special symbol process processing.

  In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control processing of S32 to end the variation display of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b Control to derive and display the stop symbol is performed (S130). In addition, when the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a is ended, and the second symbol is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When the data is set, the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b is ended. Further, a symbol determination designating command to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 is set (S131). Thereby, the symbol determination designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S139.

  If the jackpot flag is set, the flag set among the probability change flag and the time saving flag is reset (S 134), and the jackpot start 1 is designated according to the determined type of hit to the effect control microcomputer 100. A command (big hit start designation command) is set (S 135). The command is either a big hit start 2 designation command or a big hit start 3 designation command.

  When a big hit occurs, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 in order to temporarily return the control state to the normal state (S136).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (the time to notify that the big hit has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the big winning opening control timer (S137), the special symbol process flag is opened big winning opening The value is updated to the value corresponding to the pre-processing (S305) (S138). Thereafter, in the special winning opening opening pre-processing, the special winning opening control timer is decremented by one, and when it becomes 0, the special winning opening is opened and the round is started.

  If it is determined that the big hit flag is not set by the above-described S132, the CPU 56 checks whether the time saving flag indicating that the time saving state is set (S140). In the present embodiment, the time-shortening flag is set until the variable display which is off is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times) after any of the normal big hit, the definite variation big hit, and the sudden big hit. When the time saving flag is set, either the high probability high base state or the low probability high base state is set. If the time saving flag is not set, the process proceeds to S146. As a result, in the low probability low base state which is neither a definite change state nor a short time state, the low probability low base state is maintained when the variable display which is the end is ended. On the other hand, when the hour saving flag is set, the value of the hour counting counter is decremented by one, which indicates the variable displayable number (remaining number) of special symbols in the time saving state (high base state) (S141).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the time reduction counter has become 0 (S143). If the value of the time reduction counter has not become 0, the process proceeds to S146 described later. As a result, in the time saving state, the time saving state due to the high base state is maintained until the variable display which is out of alignment ends a predetermined number of times (100). On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0, the time reduction flag is reset, and if the probability change flag is set, the probability change flag is also reset (S144). Thereby, when the high probability high base state or the low probability high base state is reached after the big hit gaming state ends, the variable display which is out of a predetermined number of times (if a big hit does not occur before being executed 100 times, low probability Then, the CPU 56 shifts to the low base state, transmits control of the normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S145), and proceeds to S146, thereby causing the variation to be lost in the short time state. When the display has been performed a predetermined number of times (100 times), the time saving state due to the high base state ends, and the state shifts to the low probability low base state.

  In addition to the time reduction number counter, a probability change number counter indicating the variable displayable number (remaining number) of the special symbol in the probability change state (high probability state) is provided, and the end of the probability change state is controlled by the probability change number counter May be

  When the processing proceeds to S146, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S300) (S146).

  As a result of the variable display, when it becomes a big hit, the big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305), the big winning opening open processing (S306), and the big hitting end processing (S307) is executed, control to the big hit gaming state Be done.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end processing in the special symbol process processing. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 subtracts one from the value of the big winning opening control timer set before the big hit end process is executed (S150). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end time has elapsed (S151). If it has not, the process is ended. On the other hand, if it has elapsed, the big hit flag is reset (S152).

  Next, based on the above-described jackpot type data, it is confirmed whether the type of the big jack to be finished is a probability variation big hit or a sudden big hit (S153). In S153, the type of the big hit is confirmed based on the data indicating the big hit type set in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55. If the type of the big hit to be finished is a definite variation big hit or a sudden big hit, a positive variation flag is set (S154). This is controlled to a high probability state. Then, in order to specify the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, a probability change state designation command is transmitted (S 155). Thereby, in the effect control microcomputer 100, it is recognized that it is in a positive change state. If the type of the big hit to be finished is not a definite big hit or a sudden big hit, the positive variation flag is not set, and the process proceeds to S157.

  Next, the time saving flag is set (S157). As a result, after the end of the jackpot gaming state is controlled to the time saving state. In the present embodiment, when the time saving flag is set and controlled to the time saving state, control is also performed to the high base state based on the setting of the time shortening flag (while, the time saving flag is not set) When is a low base condition). After the time saving flag is set, a time saving state designating command is transmitted to specify the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state (S158). Thereby, the effect control microcomputer 100 recognizes that the time saving state is established.

  Next, the value of the time saving number counter is updated to 100 times (S160). Then, in order to specify the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state, the time reduction number of times specification command is transmitted (S161). Thereafter, in S163, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing, and the processing is ended. In the case of the present embodiment, by S153 to S160, the flag is not set at the time of the big hit normally and the time saving flag is set by the time-shortening flag being set, and the low hit high base state is reached after the big hit gaming state ends. In each case, the probability change flag is set and the time saving flag is set, so that the high probability high base state is established after the big hit gaming state ends.

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

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

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 80, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 31 occurs in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time the predetermined time has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 31 is turned on. The effect control CPU 101 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O, a control signal serving as an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 31 via the relay board 77. Capture The effect control command fetched at this time is stored, for example, in a effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit in the RAM mounted on the effect control board 80. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 sets the interrupt permission and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads various effect control commands stored in the effect control command reception buffer, analyzes the received effect control commands, and a flag corresponding to the received effect control commands. And the like (command analysis processing: S704).

  In this embodiment, data constituting the effect-side hold storage buffer is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. The production side storage buffer includes a production side storage buffer for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 18 (a) and a production side storage buffer for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 18 (b). Each effect side storage buffer corresponds to the storage area (buffer number "1" to "4" corresponding to the maximum value ("4") of the storage numbers for the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Area) is provided. When there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, the command such as the first or second start winning specifying command, the display result prefetching command, and the variation pattern prefetching command is the main board 31 to the effect control board 80.

  Based on the first or second start winning designation command, the effect control CPU 101 distinguishes which command corresponds to which of the first special symbol and the second special symbol based on the first or second start winning designation command. The stored command is stored in the vacant area of the effect side storage buffer for the corresponding first special symbol or second special symbol. If the command reception is normally performed, the command is stored in the storage area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “1” to “4” in each effect-side storage buffer. The stored command is deleted from the one stored in the first storage area (the area corresponding to the buffer number "1") every time the variable display of the effect design is started, and the subsequent storage contents are stored. Be shifted.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as fluctuation display of the effect design on the effect display device 9 according to the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control state among the processes according to the control state The process corresponding to (effect control process flag) is selected to execute effect control.

  Next, random numbers for stopping design determination of production symbols and random numbers for selection of various presentation contents (random numbers for determination of presentation patterns of advance reading (change pattern of suspension display described later), random numbers for other presentation determination, etc.) The random number updating process is executed to update the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers such as (S706). Further, a pending storage display control process is performed to control the display state of the first pending storage display unit 18c and the second pending storage display unit 18d (S707). Then, it transfers to S702.

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

  For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, when the change pattern command is received, the change display of the effect design is started, and when the symbol determination designation command is received, the change display of the effect design is stopped. The fluctuation display is controlled to be performed at fluctuation time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern command. In addition, the stop design of the production design, on the basis of the display result specification command, is decided on the basis of the distinction of becoming outside and becoming the big hit and the distinction of the big hit classification when becoming the big hit.

  For example, in the case of a definite variation big hit and a normal big hit, a big hit display result (display result of the eye of the eye) predetermined corresponding to the big hit type is determined. In the case of a sudden big hit, a chance eye consisting of a combination of symbols other than the combination of big hit symbols is determined as the display result. When it comes to a big hit, it also includes the case where the chance is the display result after reaching the reach state. In addition, when it becomes the off, it decides the combination of the production design of the left, the inside and the right which does not become Zoro eye at random as the disappointing display result. However, when the variation pattern command is a command specifying that the reach is to be reached, it is possible to form a reach pattern that can form a reach pattern in which the left and right symbols are aligned in the variation display. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern command is a command specifying that it does not become reach (normal fluctuation), the out-of-display result (non-reach display) in which the left and right symbols are not aligned during fluctuation display To determine the

  In addition, when normal reach is designated in the fluctuation pattern command, reach effect corresponding to the normal reach is performed. When long reach is designated in the fluctuation pattern command, reach effect corresponding to each long reach type is performed. Furthermore, when the super reach is designated in the fluctuation pattern command, reach effect corresponding to the type of each super reach is performed.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 16, the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) executes a prefetch notice determination process (S700) described later.

  Unlike reach effect, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, displaying an image as a message, outputting voice, etc., during the variation display of the production pattern, a production operation different from the variation display operation of the production pattern, etc. That the fluctuation display state of the production design may reach the reach state, the reach production by the super reach may be executed, or the fluctuation display result may be the "big hit" Etc. may be executed in advance for notifying the player of the like.

  Among the preview effects, there is included a preview effect called prefetch preview effect (also referred to as prefetch preview). In the preview advance notice effect, the variable display result is “big hit” according to the presentation mode before the variable display is performed, which is the target (notice target) for which the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” is predicted. It is a notice effect to notice the possibility of becoming. In contrast to the pre-read advance notice effect, the advance notice effect whose execution is started after the variable display to be the advance notice object is started is called a single advance notice effect (also referred to as a single advance notice or also referred to as a change notice). Here, the previewed advance effect is a preview effect of a big hit, but may be an advance effect for announcing the possibility of reaching a reach.

  In the effect control process processing, after executing the advance notice setting process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of the processes in S800 to S807 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.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting processing (S800): This processing is processing to check whether or not a fluctuation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process shifts to rendering symbol variation start processing.

  Effect pattern variation start process (S801): This is a process for controlling so that the change display of the effect pattern (effect pattern) is started.

  Process during effect symbol variation (S802): This is a process to control the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern.

  Effect design fluctuation stop process (S803): It is processing which controls the fluctuation display of the effect design (effect design) to stop and displays the display result (the final stop design) of the fluctuation display.

  Big hit display process (S804): This is a process for performing display control such as control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the occurrence of a big hit on the effect display device 9 after the fluctuation time ends.

  In-round process (S805): This is a process for performing display control in the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not ended, the process proceeds to the round post-processing, and if the final round is ended, the process proceeds to the big hit end processing.

  Round post-processing (S806): processing of display control between rounds. When the round start condition is satisfied, the processing shifts to the processing during the round.

  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.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the pre-reading advance notice determination process executed in S700 of FIG. With reference to FIG. 17, in the preview advance notice determination process, first, the effect control CPU 101 checks the data of the effect side suspension storage buffer to newly receive the first and second start winning combination designation commands It is determined whether or not (S720). If it is determined that it has not been received, the CPU for effect control 101 ends this pre-reading advance notice determination process, and returns the process to be performed to the process of the calling source. On the other hand, when determining that it has been received, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether a start winning related command including a display result prefetch command and a fluctuation pattern prefetch command is newly received (S721). Specifically, in S721, it is determined whether or not there is data indicating a newly received start winning related command, in the effect-side storage buffer based on reference to the value of the pre-reading determination processed data. Whether or not the start winning related command is newly received is confirmed.

  If it is determined that these commands have not been received, the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be executed to the process of S725 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that a new command has been received, the process proceeds to step S723A.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the effect-side storage buffer, which is an area for storing data corresponding to storage on the side of the effect control microcomputer 100. Each of the effect side storage buffer for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 18 (a) and the effect side storage buffer for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 18 (b) is for the game control described in FIG. Similar to the pending storage buffer on the microcomputer 560 side, saving areas corresponding to upper limit values (4 in the present embodiment) of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number are secured. The effect side storage buffer for the first special symbol and the second special symbol is formed in the RAM 103.

  In the effect side reserve storage buffer, the display result indicated by the display result prefetch command in association with each of the first and second reserve memories (a loss, usually a big hit, a probability variation big hit, a big hit big hit), and a fluctuation pattern prefetch command Predetermined data such as data for specifying the fluctuation pattern (the type and kind of fluctuation pattern) indicated by the symbol are stored.

  In addition, in the effect-side reserve storage buffer, various processing described below related to the determination of the effect of the advance notice is performed, thereby associating with each of the reserve storage, the number of reserve storage at the time of winning, change pattern, next execution stage The number and the failure flag are stored.

  The number of pending storages at the time of winning is the number of first pending storages (or the number of the second pending storages) at the time of winning on the first starting winning opening 13 (or the second starting winning opening 14) of the gaming ball corresponding to the holding storage. If, for example, the first hold storage number is “3” at the time of winning on the first start winning opening 13, “3” is stored as the hold storage number at the time of winning.

  The change pattern is based on whether or not a specific effect regarding whether or not the display mode of the hold display is the specific mode (red hold display or blue hold display) is performed, and that the specific effect is performed. It is a pattern indicating whether or not the hold display is a specific mode, and the final display mode of the hold display at the time of a big hit or super reach is determined based on a final display mode determination table shown in FIG. If the display mode is determined to be red reserve display, it is determined to be any of the change patterns shown in FIG. 20, or if the final display mode is determined to be blue reserve display, to be any of the change patterns shown in FIG. .

  Here, the change pattern is determined according to the number of pending storages at the time of winning, and when the number of pending storages at the time of winning is 0 (that is, winning at the time of no holding), red pending display or blue pending display is displayed at the time of winning. If the number of pending storages at the time of winning is “1” (ie one winning at the time of 1 pending), after displaying the white pending display at the time of winning, it changes to red pending display or blue pending display after one step change. If the number of pending storages at the time of winning is “2” (ie, two winning at the time of pending), the white pending display is displayed at the time of winning and then changes to red pending display or blue pending display after two steps of change. If the number of pending storages for winning is "3" (that is, 3 winnings when pending), the white pending display is displayed at the time of winning and then changes to red pending display or blue pending display after three stages of change. .

  The number of next execution steps indicates what step of the determined change pattern is to be executed in the next change, for example, if a change pattern that changes in three steps is determined, When the next change is performed and the pending storage shifts, the second storage is updated and stored, and when the next subsequent change is performed and the pending storage shifts, the third storage is updated and stored. The failure flag is a flag that is stored when the specific effect performed in accordance with the determined change pattern fails with a thick arrow described later.

  Although illustration is omitted, each preread determination processed data indicating whether or not the stored data indicates data indicating a newly received start winning related command is stored in the effect-side storage buffer. It is stored corresponding to the data indicating the start winning related command. As the pre-reading determination processed data, data indicating the execution completion is stored when the determination processing (S723A to S725, S727 to S729 in FIG. 17) related to the effect of the pre-reading advance notice as described later is performed.

  As described above, the data stored in the storage areas “1” to “4” in such effect-side storage buffer is the first storage area every time the variable display of the effect design is started The contents stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” are deleted, and the subsequent stored contents are shifted. Then, when it is shifted, the data stored in the storage area with the largest buffer number is cleared. For example, when the pending storage is shifted from the four states, the data stored in the storage area of buffer number "4" is cleared, and if there is a prize during the subsequent fluctuation, storage of the buffer number "4" Data is stored in the area.

  Here, when the base is low, since it wins the first start winning opening 13, but does not win the second starting winning opening 14, as shown in FIG. 18, (a) production side storage buffer for the first special symbol Although data is stored in (b), the data is not stored in the effect-side storage buffer for the second special symbol. And in the effect-side reservation storage buffer for the first special symbol, the reservation storage that is the target of the advance notice (in the example of FIG. 18, the reservation storage of buffer number 1 that becomes super out of phase and the buffer number 4 that becomes probability variation big hit In the case where there are a plurality of pending storages, the pending storage (i.e., buffer number 1) stored earlier is the target of the prefetch notice, and the pending storage (i.e., buffer number 4) stored later is not the target of the prefetch notice. . This is because the player is confused when the prefetching notice is executed for a plurality of pending storages.

  However, as shown in the modification of FIG. 18 (a ′), after the pending storage that was the target of the prefetch notice is digested and shifted, the pending storage that was not the target of the prefetch notice (buffer number 3 = before shift) The buffer number 4) may be newly subjected to the prefetch notice. According to this, the appearance frequency of the pre-reading advance notice can be suitably raised. Also, a plurality of pending memories may be targeted for advance notice from the beginning.

  Referring back to FIG. 17, next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the first start winning is newly made (the first start winning specifying command is received) (S723A). If it is determined that the first start winning combination has been made, the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether it is in the time saving state or the big hit state (during the big hit gaming state) (S723B, S723C). In the effect control microcomputer 100, game state specification data for specifying whether or not the current game state is the short time state and whether or not it is the definite change state is stored in the RAM 103, and the game state specification data is The current gaming state can be recognized by updating when each of the state command, the short time state command, and the definite change state command is received. The determination as to whether or not the time saving state is in accordance with S723B is made by confirming the game state identification data. In addition, the determination of whether or not the jackpot gaming state is in S723C, like S804-S807 (may be limited during the round such as S805, S806) based on the value of the above-mentioned effect control process flag It is performed by confirming whether or not an effect related to the big hit gaming state is being executed.

  If it is determined that the first start winning is not newly made, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the second starting winning is newly made (the second start winning designation command has been received) (S723D ). If it is determined that the second start winning combination has been made, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether it is in the time saving state or the big hit state (in the big hit gaming state) (S723E, S723F).

  As shown in S1215A to S1218 in FIG. 10, during the time saving state (high base state) or in the big hit state, a command (prediction command for display result prefetching, variation pattern prefetching for previewing for the first start winning combination) Command is not sent. If a command (display result prefetching command, fluctuation pattern prefetching command) for prefetching advance notice is received in S721, it is not in the time saving state or in the big hit state when the first start winning combination is made. For this reason, when it is judged as YES by S721, if it is YES by S723A, it will be judged as NO by S723B and S723C, if it is YES. Therefore, the processes of S723A to S723C may be omitted.

  If it is determined that the first start winning combination is in the time saving state or the big hit state, and if it is determined that the second starting winning combination is not in the time saving state but not in the big hit state, the CPU 101 for effect control The processing to be performed is advanced to S725.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the first start winning combination is not in the time saving state and not in the big hit state, and if it is determined that the second starting winning combination is in the time saving state or the big hit state, The CPU 101 determines whether the display result indicated by the display result prefetch command is a big hit based on the newly received start winning related command or the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern prefetch command is a super reach fluctuation pattern. It judges (S724). This determination is made based on whether the EXT data of the display result prefetch command is data indicating a big hit or the EXT data of a variation pattern prefetch command is data indicating a super reach. If it is determined that none of them is present, the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be executed to S725.

  In S725, the CPU for effect control 101 displays the current hold storage in a normal mode (for example, gray). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the display result is a big hit or a variation pattern of super reach, the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not the change pattern is stored in the effect-side storage buffer (S726), and stores If there is (YES), the process proceeds to S725, and if there is no memory (NO), based on the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. When the final display mode is determined, and the determined final display mode is red reserve display, the change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20, and when the determined final display mode is blue reserve display, change pattern determination shown in FIG. Based on the table, a change pattern of the suspension display is determined according to the number of suspension storage at the time of winning (S727), and the process proceeds to S728. The process of S727 will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 stores the determined change pattern as data relating to the corresponding start winning in the effect side suspension storage buffer as shown in FIG. 18 (S 728). Then, the effect control CPU 101 displays the hold display for the current hold storage in a mode (color) at the time of winning of the determined change pattern (S729). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram of a final display mode determination table. In this final display mode determination table, the ratio in which the suspension display does not change, the ratio in which the blue suspension display is displayed, and the ratio in which the red suspension display is performed are set according to whether the jackpot or the super reach is lost. The final display mode of the hold display is determined according to the set ratio.

  Here, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 19A, in the case of a big hit, no change is made at a rate of 1%, blue reserve display at a rate of 29%, and red reserve display at a rate of 70%. Here, the jackpot expectation (rounding off the second decimal place) is defined as “(proportion to become the color at the big hit) / (proportion to become the color at the big hit + proportion to become the color when out of place)”. The degree of expectation is 30.9% in the case of blue hold display and 70.0% in the case of red hold display, so red hold if the final display mode of the hold display is blue hold display (first specific mode) The percentage controlled to the big hit is lower (the big hit expectation is lower) than in the case of the display (the second specific aspect).

  A modification shown in FIG. 19 (b) will be described later. Further, in the present embodiment, an example is described in which the final display mode of the suspension display is determined depending on whether the jackpot or the super reach is lost, but the present invention is not limited thereto. I hope there is.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of a first embodiment of the change pattern determination table, in which the final display mode of the hold display is red hold when the blue hold display is lower in big hit expectation than the red hold display as described above. It shows a change pattern in the case of being displayed. In FIG. 20, the change pattern is set according to the number of pending storages at the time of winning, and when the number of pending storages at the time of winning is 0 (i.e., winning at the time of no suspension), one type (R0- If the change pattern of 1) and the number of pending storages at the time of winning are 1 (that is, winning at the time of 1 pending), the change pattern of one type (R1-1) shown in (b) That is, when it is a prize 2 prizes when it is a prize, the change pattern of 4 types (R2-1-4) shown in (c), when prize memory retention memory count is 3 (namely prize 3 prizes when prizes) It is a change pattern of ten types (R3-1-10) shown to (d).

  Here, in the number indicating the type of change pattern, “R” indicates that the final display mode is red hold display (Red), the next number indicates the number of stored prizes for winning, and the number following the hyphen indicates the number of patterns. ing. Further, as shown in FIG. 26 (D1) or FIG. 27 (D3), “blue success” is executed with the first specific effect (blue arrow 95BB or 95BS is displayed), and FIG. 26 (E1a) or FIG. As shown in 27 (E3a), the blue arrow indicates that the white reserve indicator 18W is pierced and the white reserve indicator 18W changes to the blue reserve indicator 18B. In the case of "blue failure", the first specific effect is executed, and the blue arrow passes without being stuck in the white retention display 18W, as shown in FIG. 26 (E1 b) or FIG. 27 (E3 b). Indicates that the pending display 18W does not change. Further, as shown in FIG. 26 (D2) or FIG. 27 (D2), “red success” is executed with the second specific effect (red arrow 95RB or 95RS is displayed), and FIG. 26 (E2a) or FIG. As shown in 27 (E4a), the red arrow is stuck in the white reserve indicator 18W, indicating that the white reserve indicator 18W changes to the red reserve indicator 18R. It should be noted that "red failure", that is, the second specific effect is executed, the red arrow passes without being stuck in the white hold display 18W, and the white hold display 18W is configured not to change. .

  "Distribution" is a rate at which each change pattern is selected. The "execution ratio" is obtained by multiplying the determination ratio of each color shown in FIG. 19 (a) by the "distribution" ratio. Specifically, since the execution ratio finally becomes red in Example 1 of FIG. 20, the value is obtained by multiplying 70% of the determination ratio by each distribution ratio at the time of big hit, and the determination ratio of 30% when the super reach is lost. Is the value obtained by multiplying each distribution ratio. Further, in Example 2 of FIG. 21 to be described next, since it is finally blue, it is a value obtained by multiplying each determination ratio by the determination ratio 29% at the time of big hit, and each ratio It is the value multiplied by.

  Referring back to FIG. 20, (a) when a prize is won when there is no hold, the specific effect is not executed, and the change pattern R0-1 in which the red hold indication 18R is displayed at the time of the prize is executed at a ratio of 100%. (B) When one prize is won, the white reserve display 18W is displayed at the time of prize, and the change pattern R1-1 which is red success in the first step is executed at a rate of 100%. (C) When 2 prizes are won, the white reserve display 18W is displayed at the time of prize, and there is no specific effect in the first stage, and the change pattern R2-1 which becomes red success in the second stage is 25% Change pattern R2-2 which is executed in the first stage, blue failure and red success in the second stage is executed at a ratio of 25%, and blue success in the first stage and red success in the second stage The change pattern R2-4 is executed at a ratio of 25%, in which the red is achieved in the first stage and the specific effect is not generated in the second stage.

  (D) When 3 prizes are won, the white reserve display 18W is displayed when winning, and there is no specific effect in the first stage, and there is no specific effect even in the second stage. The change pattern R3-2 which is executed at a rate of 5% is executed at a rate of 5%, and is executed at a rate of 5% in the first stage, without a specific effect in the first stage and failing in blue in the second stage. Change pattern R3-3 which is blue success in the second stage without a specific effect in the second stage and red success in the third stage is executed at a rate of 5%, and there is no specific effect in the first stage and red success in the second stage Change pattern R3-4 without specific effects in the third stage is executed at a rate of 5%, blue failure in the first stage, no specific effect in the second stage, and red success in the third stage R3-5 Is executed at a rate of 20%, and the blue failure in the first stage Change pattern R3-6 that is blue failure and red success in the third step is executed at a ratio of 15% in the floor, blue failure in the first step, blue success in the second step, and red success in the third step Pattern R3-7 is executed at a rate of 15%, blue failure at the first stage and red success at the second stage, and a variation pattern R3-8 without specific effects at the third stage is executed at a rate of 15%, Change pattern R3-9 which is blue success in one stage and no specific effect in second stage and is red success in third stage is executed at a rate of 5%, blue success in first stage and red success in second stage The change pattern R3-10 having no specific effect in the third stage is executed at a rate of 5%.

  In this example, "red failure" is not executed, but as shown in R3-9, for example, if red success is achieved in the third step after blue success in the first step (ie, pending display is indicated after success of the specific effect) In the case of executing a specific effect of strengthening the display mode of (1), it is also conceivable to once fail in red in the second step. However, this will not be done in this example, as it will hamper the pleasure of success in the first phase. In this case, red failure may be once made in the second stage.

  As described above, in this example, as shown in (b) to (d), when there is a number of pending storage at the time of winning (that is, the number of pending storage at the time of winning is 1 to 3), the pending display Changes to the special mode (white hold display 18W) at the time of winning, and is configured to execute the specific effect with respect to the hold display of the special mode, it is possible to easily understand the execution target of the specific effect. In addition, you may make it perform a specific effect with respect to the pending | holding display of a normal aspect.

  Further, in this example, since the rate at which the display mode of the suspension display does not change (that is, the rate of failure) is made different by execution of the specific effect according to the number of prize storages for winning, the number of suspended storages can be noticed . And in this example, the percentage of blue failure is 25% (R2-2) when winning 2 wins when winning, and 65% is the percentage of blue failure when winning 3 drops when suspended. As in the case of (total of 8), it is configured that the higher the number of pending storage at the time of winning, the higher the failure rate. This is because if the number of pending storages at the time of winning is large, even if it fails in the specific effect once, there are many opportunities for the specific effect to be executed again.

  The distribution ratio of each change pattern is not limited to that shown in FIG.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory view of a second embodiment of the change pattern determination table, in which the final display mode of the hold display is blue hold when the blue hold display has lower jackpot expectation than the red hold display as described above. It shows a change pattern in the case of being displayed. In FIG. 21 as well as FIG. 20, the change pattern is set according to the number of pending storages at the time of winning, and the number of pending storages at the time of winning is 0 (i.e., a prize when there is no suspension) (a) One kind of change pattern shown in (B0-1), when the number of pending storage at the time of winning is 1 (ie when one prize is held when winning), one kind of change pattern (B1-1) shown in (b), prize winning When the number of time storage is 2 (ie, 2 wins when winning), the change pattern of 3 types (B2-1 to 3) shown in (c), the number of times of suspension storage for winning is 3 (ie, 3 times suspension) In the case of winning), there are seven types (B3-1 to 7) of change patterns shown in (d).

  Here, in the numbers indicating the type of change pattern, “B” indicates that the final display mode is blue hold display (Blue), the next number indicates the number of stored prizes for winning, and the number after the hyphen indicates the number of patterns. ing. Also, the meanings of "blue success" and "blue failure" are the same as in FIG. And that there is no "red success" and "red failure" is that the blue hit display with low big hit expectation is made after the second specific effect (red arrow is displayed) to make the red hit display with high hit expectation high. This is because, when the first specific effect for the purpose is executed, the image of the downgrade is given to cut the interest of the game. Also in FIG. 21, “red success” or “red failure” may be performed.

  (A) In the case of winning without holding, the specific effect is not executed, and the change pattern B0-1 in which the blue holding display 18B is displayed at the time of winning is performed at a rate of 100%. (B) When one prize is won, the white reserve display 18W is displayed at the time of prize, and the change pattern B1-1 which is blue success in the first step is executed at a rate of 100%. (C) When 2 prizes are won, the white reserve display 18W is displayed at the time of prize, and there is no specific effect in the first stage, and the change pattern B2-1 which is blue success in the second stage is 30% Change pattern B2-2 which is executed in the first stage, blue failure and blue success in the second stage is executed at a ratio of 40%, blue success in the first stage, and no specific effect in the second stage -3 is performed at a rate of 30%.

  (D) When 3 prizes are won, the white reserve display 18W is displayed at the time of prize, and there is no specific effect in the first stage, and there is no specific effect even in the second stage. -1 is executed at a rate of 10%, and there is no specific effect in the first stage, and a blue failure in the second stage and a blue success pattern in the third stage are executed at a rate of 10%. Change pattern B3-3 with no specific effect in the second stage and no specific effect in the third stage is executed at a rate of 10% in the second stage, blue failure in the first stage and no specific effect in the second stage Change pattern B3-4 which is blue success in the third stage is executed at a ratio of 20%, blue failure in the first stage, blue failure in the second stage, and blue success in the third stage is change pattern B3-5. Run at a rate of 20%, with blue failure in the first phase In the second stage, blue success is made, and the change pattern B3-6 without a specific effect is executed at a ratio of 20% in the third stage, and blue success in the first stage and no specific effect in the second stage The change pattern B3-7 having no effect is executed at a rate of 10%.

  Similarly to FIG. 20, in FIG. 21, as shown in (b) to (d), when there is a hold storage number at the time of winning (that is, the number of hold storage at the time of winning is 1 to 3) Changes to the special mode (white hold display 18W) at the time of winning, and is configured to execute the specific effect with respect to the hold display of the special mode, it is possible to easily understand the execution target of the specific effect. In addition, you may make it perform a specific effect with respect to the pending | holding display of a normal aspect.

  Also in this example, the percentage of the display mode of the suspension display does not change (that is, the rate of failure) varies depending on the execution of the specific effect according to the number of suspension storage at the time of winning, so the number of suspension storage can be noticed . Also in this example, the percentage of blue failure when winning with 2 pending is 10% (B2-2), and the percentage of blue failing when winning with 3 pending is 20% (B3-2, 4 As in the case of a total of 6), it is configured that the higher the number of pending storages at the time of winning, the higher the failure rate.

  As described above, as described in FIGS. 20 and 21, when the hold display does not change to the first specific mode by the execution of the first specific effect (in the case of blue failure in which the hold display does not change with the blue arrow) Since the specific effect is executed again for the hold display (the specific effect of red success or blue success is performed after blue failure), the player's expectation for the change of the display mode of the hold display is not interrupted can do.

  Here, FIG. 33A shows execution of the first specified effect (blue) or the second specified effect (red) after failure (blue failure) of the first specified effect in the embodiment described in FIGS. 20 and 21. It shows the ratio. First of all, when 2 units are held, the execution rate for blue failure or blue success in the second stage after blue failure in the first stage (that is, the execution ratio for B2-2) is 2.9% at the time of big hit The execution rate is 6.5%, and the red success in the second phase after the blue failure in the first phase (that is, the execution ratio of R2-2) is 17.5% at the big hit, 7.5 at the time the super reach is lost %. In addition, at the time of retention 3 units, after the blue failure in the first stage, the execution ratio to become the blue failure or the blue success in the second stage and / or the third stage (ie R3-6, 7 and B3-2, 4-6 Total execution rate) is 12.8% at the time of big hit, 16.0% at the time of super reach loss, and the execution that becomes red success in the second stage or the third stage after blue failure in the first stage or the second stage The ratio (ie, the execution ratio obtained by summing R3-5 to 8) is 45.5% at the time of big hit, and 19.5% at the time of super reach failure.

  That is, the execution ratio of the first specific effect (blue failure or blue success) after the failure of the first specific effect (blue failure) is lower than the execution ratio of the second specific effect (red success). According to this, since it becomes difficult to impress the bad image of not changing again when the first specific effect is executed, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In other words, the execution ratio of the second specific effect (red success) after the failure of the first specific effect (blue failure) is higher than the execution ratio of the first specific effect (blue failure or blue success). According to this, since it becomes difficult to impress the bad image of not changing again when the first specific effect is executed, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the effect design variation start process executed in S801 of FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the display result of the change display based on the received display result designation command (S500). The stop symbol may be determined based on the change pattern command.

  Specifically, in S500, when the fluctuation pattern to be the big hit is designated, the stop symbol of the effect design to be the big hit display result set corresponding to each big hit is determined, and the fluctuation pattern to be reach by out is designated When it is done, it decides the stop design of the production design which becomes the reach design and the disappointing display result, when the fluctuation pattern which becomes not reach by the disappointment is designated, decides the stop design of the production design which becomes the non reach pattern and the disappointing display result Do.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes pre-read notice setting processing (S501). The preview advance notice setting process is performed to determine a specific mode for the basic mode of the change effect determined in the advance notice decision process of FIG. 17 at the start winning combination immediately before the change display for which the change effect is executed. It is. The prefetch advance notice setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not to execute an advance notice other than the advance advance notice (notice effect such as a big hit advance performed only with one change time), and determines the effect mode when executing it. Processing is performed (S502).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 controls the stop symbol determined in S500, the change pattern specified by the change pattern command, the change effect determined in the above-described advance notice setting process, and the notice effect determined in S502. An effect control pattern that enables execution of various effects to be executed in the current variable display is determined (S503).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the effect control pattern determined in S503 (S504). Specifically, the ROM 102 stores a plurality of types of process table data capable of executing various types of effect control, and among the plurality of types of data, the effect control pattern determined as described above can be executed. Data is selected in S504. Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer (effect setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table (S505).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes various effect devices (effect effect display devices 9 as effect components, effect components) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1) The control of the various lamps as and the speaker 27) as an effect part is started (S506). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to cause the effect display device 9 to display an image (including an effect pattern) according to the fluctuation pattern. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver substrate 35 in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of light emitters such as various LEDs. In addition, in order to output sound from the speaker 27, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70.

  Then, the CPU for effect control 101 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (S507), and the value of the effect control process flag corresponds to the processing during effect symbol fluctuation (S802) The value is set (S508).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the pre-reading advance notice setting process executed in S501 of FIG. The CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not the change pattern is stored in the effect side storage buffer (S511). If the change pattern is not stored (NO), the prefetch notice setting process is ended, and the change pattern is changed. If there is storage (YES), the next execution stage stored together with the change pattern is specified (S 512), and it is determined whether a failure flag is stored together with the change pattern (S 513) If there is a memory (YES), the effect mode is determined based on the effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 24 (a) (S514), and the process proceeds to S515, and if there is no memory (NO), FIG. Based on the effect mode determination table shown in b), the effect mode is determined (S518), and the process proceeds to S517. This FIG. 24 will be described later.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the specified effect to be executed fails with a thick arrow, that is, whether the effect mode to be described next is a thick arrow and whether the next execution step of the change pattern is “blue failure”. Is not a thick arrow or not a blue failure (NO), the process proceeds to S517, and if a thick arrow is a blue failure (YES), a failure flag is stored in the effect-side storage buffer (S516) . Then, the next execution stage stored in the effect-side storage buffer is updated (advanced by one stage) (S517), and the prefetch notice setting process is ended.

  Here, FIG. 24 is an explanatory view showing the effect mode determination table, where (a) is a case where there is no failure flag storage and (b) is a case where there is a failure flag storage. In this effect mode determination table, the effect that the display mode of the suspension display changes is high (the blue arrow or the red arrow) at each of the success (i.e., blue success or red success) and the failure at presentation (i.e. blue failure). Is selected, and the selection probability of the effect (the blue arrow or the red arrow is thin) having a low rate of change is set.

  Specifically, in (a), the selection is made with 70% of thick arrows and 30% of thin arrows when rendering is successful, and 30% of thick arrows and 70% of thin arrows when rendering is unsuccessful Be done. On the other hand, in (b), a thick arrow is selected with a probability of 100%, and a thin arrow is not selected, regardless of whether the effect is successful or not. In other words, as specific effects, effects with different rates at which the display mode of the suspension display changes are different (effects with high change rate, effects for displaying thick arrow 95RB or 95BB, and effects with low change rate, effects for displaying thin arrow 95RS or 95BS) Yes, when the effect of a high change rate is executed and the display mode of the hold display does not change, a failure flag is stored in S516, and a effect with a low change rate is executed for the hold display (thick If rendering fails with arrows, re-rendering with thin arrows is not performed). According to this, even if the player is disappointed by executing the effect with a high change rate and the display mode of the hold display does not change, the effect with a low change rate targeting the hold display is executed It is possible to prevent the player from being further discouraged. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a reduction in the rendering effect.

  When the execution stage of the change pattern is "blue success" or "blue failure", when a thick arrow is selected, a blue thick arrow 95BB shown in FIG. 26 (D1) is displayed, and a thin arrow is selected. Then, a blue thin arrow 95BS shown in FIG. 27 (D3) is displayed. On the other hand, when the execution stage of the change pattern is “red success”, when a thick arrow is selected, a red thick arrow 95RB shown in FIG. 26 (D2) is displayed, and when a thin arrow is selected, A red thin arrow 95RS shown at 27 (D4) is displayed.

  25 to 28 are display screen diagrams for explaining the effect display for changing the hold display. For example, in the low base state, when the pending display of the first pending storage display unit 18c is in three states, as shown in (A), when the pending storage corresponding to the leftmost pending display is digested, the pending display shifts The variable display of the left, middle and right effect symbols 91, 92 and 93 is executed by the effect display device 9. If there is a winning on the first start winning opening 13 during this variable display, and execution of any of the change patterns is determined, as shown in (B), the third hold storage display portion 18c is the third one. The white hold display 18W is displayed on the. And if predetermined | prescribed fluctuation | variation time passes, as shown to (C), the fluctuation | variation display of production | presentation pattern 91, 92, 93 will stop.

  Next, when the pending storage corresponding to the pending display at the left end is digested, the pending display shifts and the white pending display 18W becomes the second, and the effect display device 9 produces the left, middle, right effect symbols 91, The variable display of 92 and 93 is executed, and as shown in (D1) to (D4), the specific effect is executed. Specifically, when the execution stage of the change pattern is "blue success" or "blue failure" and the effect mode is a thick arrow, a blue thick arrow 95BB is displayed as shown in (D1). A specific effect that flies toward the white hold display 18W is executed. In addition, when the execution stage of the change pattern is "red success" and the effect mode is a thick arrow, as shown in (D2), a red and thick arrow 95RB is displayed and the specific flying toward the white hold display 18W The presentation is performed. When the execution stage of the change pattern is "blue success" or "blue failure" and the effect mode is a thin arrow, as shown in (D3), a blue thin arrow 95 BS is displayed and the white hold display 18 W The special effects that fly towards are executed. Also, when the execution stage of the change pattern is "red success" and the effect mode is a thin arrow, as shown in (D4), a red thin arrow 95RS is displayed and it is specified that it flies toward the white hold display 18W The presentation is performed.

  Then, after the specific effect of D1 is executed, when the execution stage of the change pattern is "blue success", as shown in (E1a), a blue thick bold arrow 95BB is pierced in the white hold display 18W to When the execution stage of the change pattern is “blue failure” while the white reserve display 18 W changes to the blue reserve display 18 B, as shown in (E 1 b), the blue thick bold arrow 95 BB is the white reserve It becomes a failure effect that passes without sticking to the display 18W. Further, after the specific effect of D2 is executed, since the execution stage of the change pattern is "red success", as shown in (E2), the red and thick arrow 95RB is stuck in the white hold display 18W and the white hold It will be a successful effect that the display 18W changes to the red hold display 18R

  Also, after the specific effect of D3 is executed, if the execution stage of the change pattern is "blue success", as shown in (E3a), a blue thin arrow 95BS is pierced in the white hold display 18W to show the white When the execution status of the change pattern is “blue failure” while the hold display 18 W changes to the blue hold display 18 B, as shown in (E 3 b), the blue and thin arrow 95 BS indicates the white hold display. It will be a failure effect to pass without sticking to 18W. Also, after the specific effect of D4 is executed, since the execution stage of the change pattern is "red success", as shown in (E4), the red narrow arrow 95RS sticks in the white hold display 18W and the white hold The display 18 W changes to the red hold display 18 R, which is a successful effect.

  Then, after the failure effect, when the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, as shown in (F), the fluctuation display of the effect symbols 91, 92, 93 is stopped, and the pending storage corresponding to the pending display of the left end is digested Then, as shown in (G), the hold display shifts and the white hold display 18W becomes the first, and the fluctuation display of the left, middle, and right effect patterns 91, 92, 93 on the effect display device 9 If it is executed and the next execution step of the change pattern is "blue success" or "blue failure", a specific effect of D1 by thick and blue arrow 95BB, if "red success", a specific effect of D2 by thick and red arrow 95RB To be executed. In addition, since it is after failure presentation, the specific production of D3 by thin and blue arrow 95BS and the specific production of D4 by thin and red arrow 95RS are not performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in the final display mode determination table of FIG. 19A, the red reserve display has a higher jackpot expectation than the blue reserve display. Further, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), when the on-hold display does not change to the first specific mode due to the execution of the first specific effect, the second on-order display effect is generated relative to the on-hold display. To increase the rate of doing. Therefore, a feeling of disappointment with the failure (blue failure) of the first specified effect can be diminished by the expectation due to the second specified effect being executed.

  In addition, not only the success (red success) of the second specific effect but also the failure (red failure) of the second specific effect may be performed, and even in this case, the second specific effect (red success or red failure) Since the appearance ratio of can be increased, the sense of expectation by the execution of the second specified effect can make disappointing sense of failure (blue failure) of the first specified effect. Further, the ratio of executing the second specified effect after the failure of the first specified effect may be lower than the ratio of executing the first specified effect after the failure of the first specified effect.

  In addition, it is possible to increase the execution ratio of the second specified effect by making it easier for the super reach to appear more easily than the big hit, and for the second reach to be the second specific mode (red hold display) when the super reach is missed. .

[Modifications 1 and 2]
In the above embodiment, as shown in the final display mode determination table of FIG. 19 (a), the case where the blue reserve display has a lower big hit expectation than the red reserve display has been described. On the contrary, as shown in the final display mode determination table of FIG. 19 (b), the blue hold display has a higher hit probability than the red hold display. Specifically, in the case of a big hit, there is no change at a rate of 1%, blue reserve display at a rate of 80%, and red reserve display at a rate of 19%. And since the said big hit expectation is 80.0% in the case of blue hold display and 32.8% in the case of red hold display, the final display mode of the hold display is the blue hold display (first specific mode) The rate at which the jackpot is controlled is higher (the jackpot expectation is higher) than in the case of the red reserve display (the second specific aspect).

  In addition, while the blue hold display appears at 60% of the big hit + 15% at the super reach, the red hold display appears at the big hit of 39% + super reach at 80% when the big hit, so the second specification to change to the red hold display The direction (red arrow) is easier to succeed. Therefore, when the on-hold display does not change to the first specific mode due to the execution of the first specific effect, the specific on-hold display is performed by executing the second on-off indication that is easily changed to the second specific mode. It is possible to lower the level of difficulty in the success of the rendition and to give expectation to the success of the particular rendition.

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram of a first modification of the change pattern determination table. On the contrary to FIG. 20, when the final display mode of the hold display is red hold display in the case where the blue hold display is "higher" than the red hold display as described above. (A) to (d) are different from the distribution in (d) and different in the selection ratio of each color set in FIG. 19 (b). The execution rate in d) is different. Here, the reason that the allocation of R3-3, 7, 9, 10 is 0% is that in this modification, the blue reserve display is higher in big hit expectation than the red reserve display, so these R3-3, This is to avoid the fall of the jackpot expectation degree by executing the change patterns of 7, 9, 10. In addition, you may set distribution so that the change pattern of these R3-3, 7, 9, 10 may be performed.

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory view of a second modification of the change pattern determination table. In the case where the final display mode of the hold display is red hold display in the case where the blue hold display is “higher” in the big hold display than the red hold display as described above, contrary to FIG. FIG. 19 shows the change pattern of (a) to (d) as the selection ratio of each color set in FIG. 19 (b) is different compared to FIG.

  Here, FIG. 33 (b) shows execution of the first specified effect (blue) or the second specified effect (red) after failure (blue failure) of the first specified effect for the modification described with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31. It shows the ratio. First of all, when 2 units are held, the execution rate for blue failure or blue success in the second stage after blue failure in the first stage (that is, the execution ratio for B2-2) is 6.0% at the time of big hit and super reach is lost The execution rate is 1.5% and the red success in the second stage after the blue failure in the first stage (ie the execution ratio of R2-2) is 9.8% at the big hit and 20.0 at the time the super reach is missed %. In addition, at the time of retention 3 units, after the blue failure in the first stage, the execution ratio to become the blue failure or the blue success in the second stage and / or the third stage (ie R3-6, 7 and B3-2, 4-6 Total execution rate) is 15.9% at the time of big hit, 11.0% at the time of super reach loss, and execution that becomes red success in the second stage or the third stage after blue failure in the first stage or the second stage The ratio (that is, the execution ratio obtained by summing R3-2 and 5 to 8) is 31.2% at the time of big hit and 64.0% at the time of super reach failure.

  That is, as in the previous embodiment, the execution ratio of the first specified effect (blue failure or blue success) after the failure (blue failure) of the first specified effect is from the execution ratio of the second specified effect (red success) Too low. According to this, since it becomes difficult to impress the bad image of not changing again when the first specific effect is executed, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In other words, the execution ratio of the second specific effect (red success) after the failure of the first specific effect (blue failure) is higher than the execution ratio of the first specific effect (blue failure or blue success). According to this, since it becomes difficult to impress the bad image of not changing again when the first specific effect is executed, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Modification 3]
In this modification 3, as shown in FIG. 29, the variation display 18x corresponding to the variation display of the decorative symbol is displayed on the left of the first hold storage display unit 18c in the effect display device 9, and the specific effect is displayed, as shown in FIG. When is executed, the display mode of the variation correspondence display 18x changes.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory view showing a modified example of the change pattern determination table, and as in FIG. 20, the final display mode of the hold display is lower when the blue hold display is lower in big hit expectation than the red hold display. It shows a change pattern in the case of red hold display. In FIG. 32 as well, a change pattern is set according to the number of pending storages at the time of winning, and when the number of pending storages at the time of winning is 0 (i.e., winning with no suspension), one type (R ') 0-1) Change pattern, 4 kinds of change patterns shown in (b) (R'1-1 to 4) shown in (b) when the number of pending storages at the time of winning is 1 (ie winning at the time of 1 pending), winning When the number of pending storages is 2 (i.e., winning when 2 pendings), 10 types of change patterns (R'2-1 to 10) shown in (c) are made.

  (A) When the player wins with no hold, the white hold display 18W is displayed at the time of the win, and when the variable display corresponding to the winning is performed, the change corresponding to the red for the fluctuation corresponding display 18x in the first step The pattern R1-1 is executed at a rate of 100%. (B) When one prize is won, the white reserve display 18W is displayed at the time of prize, and there is no specific effect in the first stage, and the change pattern R 'becomes red success for the variation correspondence display 18x in the second stage. 1-1 is executed at a rate of 25%, and the change pattern R'1-2 which is a blue failure in the first stage and becomes a red success with respect to the fluctuation corresponding display 18x in a second stage is executed at a ratio of 25%, The change pattern R'1-3, which is blue success in the first stage and red success in the second stage, is executed at a ratio of 25%, and red success in the first stage and variation in the second stage The change pattern R'1-4 having no specific effect with respect to the correspondence display 18x is executed at a ratio of 25%.

  (C) When 2 prizes are won, the white reserve display 18W is displayed at the time of prize, there is no specific effect in the first stage, and there is no specific effect in the second stage. Change pattern R2'-1 which is red success is executed at a rate of 5%, there is no specific effect in the first stage, blue failure in the second stage, and red success in the third step relative to the fluctuation corresponding display 18x Pattern R'2-2 is executed at a rate of 5%, there is no specific effect in the first stage, blue success in the second stage and change pattern R'2 that becomes red success with respect to the variation correspondence display 18x in the third stage -3 is executed at a rate of 5%, there is no specific effect in the first stage, red success in the second stage, and no change in the variation corresponding display 18x in the third stage. Run at a percentage rate and fail blue in the first stage and the second stage The change pattern R'2-5 which is red success with respect to the fluctuation corresponding display 18x in the third step without a specific effect is executed at a ratio of 25%, blue failure in the first step and blue failure in the second step The change pattern R'2-6 which is red success with respect to the fluctuation corresponding display 18x in the third step is executed at a ratio of 5%, blue failure in the first step, blue success in the second step, and change in the third step The change pattern R'2-7 which is red success with respect to the corresponding display 18x is executed at a ratio of 5%, blue failure occurs in the first step, red success occurs in the second step, and change response display 18x in the third step. Change pattern R'2-8 without specific effects is executed at a rate of 25%, blue success in the first stage and no specific effects in the second stage, and red success for the fluctuation corresponding display 18x in the third stage Variation pattern R'2-9 at a rate of 10% Is the row, change pattern R'2-10 no specific effect against variations corresponding display 18x in the third step becomes red success in the second stage becomes blue success in the first stage is performed at a rate of 10%.

  And since the execution ratio of each change pattern in FIG. 32 (a)-(d) finally becomes red, as shown in FIG. 19 (a), when it is a big hit, 70% of the determination ratio is multiplied by each distribution ratio It is a value, and it is the value which multiplied each distribution ratio to the decision ratio 30% at the time of super reach failure.

  Furthermore, although not shown in the figure, in the case of winning at the time of 3 pending, the 1st stage for the 3rd pending, the 2nd stage for the 2nd pending, the 3rd stage for the 1st pending, and the fluctuation The fourth stage specific effect can be executed on the correspondence display 18x.

[Modification and feature point]
Next, modifications and feature points of the embodiment described above will be listed below.

  The above embodiment is not limited to a payout type gaming machine which pays out a predetermined number of winning balls in response to the detection of winning balls, and the gaming balls are enclosed as described below to respond to the detection of winning balls. It can apply also to the enclosed type game machine which gives a score. Specifically, in the gaming machine of the above embodiment, the game ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the player shoots the paid game ball (which may be a rental ball) into the game area to play the game The game score is given for use in the game by using the frequency which is the game value of the size specified by the recorded information of the game recording medium such as the prepaid card and the membership card. In addition, the present invention is also applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by hitting a gaming ball enclosed in a gaming machine into a gaming area using a given gaming score or a gaming score provided by winning a game. can do. That is, after the game medium (game ball) passes through the start area, the variable display of the plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is performed based on the establishment of the start condition for permitting the start of the variable display. It is a gaming machine that has a variable display device to display, and when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, it shifts to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, but when the gaming score is not 0 A game is performed by hitting a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine by using it into the game area, and the game score is reduced according to the hit of the game ball, and the game ball is won in the winning area provided in the game area The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds a game score accordingly. Such a game machine has a game recording medium insertion slot for inserting a game recording medium in which information capable of specifying the size of a game value usable for addition of game scores is recorded, and a game recording The game recording medium processing means may read out the record information recorded in the game recording medium inserted into the medium insertion slot.

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

  In the above embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the board on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted, but the circuit for controlling the effect device is a single board It may be mounted on Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) equipped with a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 etc. and a circuit equipped with a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speaker 27 etc.) Two substrates with two effect control substrates may be provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pseudo-series effect may be performed as the effect to be performed in the variable display. A pseudo continuous is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of holding memories are being performed continuously although it is originally a single fluctuation corresponding to a single holding memory. Is an abbreviation that stands for In the third modification, the variation correspondence display 18x corresponding to the decorative symbol display may be changed for each pseudo run. As an effect to be executed in the variable display, a slip effect may be executed. The term “slip” means effect display in which the symbol is slipped from the predicted stop position immediately before the stop of the symbol in the variable display.

  In the above embodiment, one fluctuation pattern command is used to start fluctuation in order to notify the microcomputer for effect control 100 of fluctuation patterns indicating fluctuation patterns such as fluctuation time and types of reach effects and presence / absence of pseudo-links. In the example of transmitting the change pattern, 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 100 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. You may 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. In addition, the fluctuation | variation aspect shown by each command is not necessarily limited to this example, It can change suitably also about the order to transmit. In this way, by notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data which has to be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

  In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the fluctuation pattern is set such that the selection ratio of fluctuation pattern type is different when the number of pending storages of each special symbol displaying fluctuation is more than the predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number. When the number of pending storages of each special symbol to be varied is more than a predetermined number (for example, 2) by selecting the variation pattern using the table, the number of pending storages of each special symbol is less than the predetermined number In contrast to the above, it may be possible to execute a pending number reduction control in which the fluctuation time is shortened. For example, a first variation pattern table used when the number of pending storages is less than a predetermined number, and a second variation pattern table used when the number of pending storages is a predetermined number or more, and a second variation pattern table The data is set such that the average value of the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern to be selected is shorter than that of the first fluctuation pattern table. And when selecting a fluctuation pattern in fluctuation pattern setting processing, it checks whether or not the number of pending storages of each special symbol is a predetermined number or more, and when the number of pending storages is less than a predetermined number, the first variation The variation pattern may be determined using the pattern table, and the variation pattern may be determined using the second variation pattern table when the number of pending storages is equal to or more than a predetermined number. If such a number-of-holds reduction control is performed, the held storage information can be absorbed early, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of useless start winnings and to generate a big hit gaming state early. In addition, such a number-of-holds reduction control calculates the total number of pending storages obtained by adding the number of pending storage information of the first special symbol and the number of pending storage information of the second special symbol, and the total pending storage number is specified It may be executed on condition that it is a number (for example, 3) or more.

  When executing such a number-of-holds reduction control, for example, whether or not the number-of-holds reduction control is executed, in order to ensure consistency between the prefetch notice and the variable display at the time of actual variable display. Regardless of the specific variation pattern such as the reach variation pattern, the same variation pattern is determined so that the same variation pattern is determined based on random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) and random 3 (random number for variation pattern determination). Data may be set in advance, and control may be performed to enable execution of the advance notice for the specific variation pattern. In addition, as a fluctuation pattern look-ahead command, when reading a fluctuation pattern type without prefetching until a detailed fluctuation pattern, and transmitting a fluctuation pattern type look-ahead designation command specifying a previously read fluctuation pattern type, reach fluctuation pattern For a specific variation pattern such as, set the data of the variation pattern table so that the same variation pattern type is determined based on random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) without using random 3 as described above. In addition, control may be performed to enable execution of the advance notice for the specific fluctuation pattern.

  In the above embodiment, in the variation pattern type determination table used when out of place, the determination value of the random value (random 2) for determination of the variation pattern type has the shortest variation time and the variation pattern type of non-reach out of alignment is the shortest. Although 0 to 99 is set, when the number of reservations reduction control is performed, when the number of reservations is small (for example, 0 to 2), the judgment value is 0 to 99 for the variation pattern type of non-reach out of alignment, and the number of reservations When there are many (eg, 3 and 4), the judgment value is set to 0-150 for the non-reach out-of-out fluctuation pattern type, and the judgment value is changed according to the number of pending storages for the super reach fluctuation pattern type I will not. As a result, it is possible to expedite the reservation of the retention memory with the non-reach out-of-shift indication with the shortest change time. In addition, since the pending storage determined to be the super reach at the start winning combination is determined to be the super reach even at the start of the change, it is possible to eliminate the influence on the pre-reading effect related to the super reach.

  In the above embodiment, there are two special symbols, the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the reserve memory for the second special symbol is preferentially digested. In addition, during high base state and big hit game state, it is made not to execute the advance notice announcement effect for the pending storage of the first special symbol, and execute the advance notice alert for the pending memory of the second special symbol only. I made it. Then, as pre-read advance notice effects, specific effects are performed on the hold display of the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold storage display unit 18d for the two special symbols.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific effect may be executed only on the first hold storage display unit 18c of the first special symbol. Further, the specific effect may be executed only on the second hold storage display unit 18d of the second special symbol. Alternatively, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine in which two types of special symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not provided, and one type of special symbol is variably displayed based on the start winning combination. The described specific effects may be applied.

  In the above embodiment, the reserve memory for the second special symbol is preferentially digested (hereinafter referred to as "preferential digest"). Specifically, as shown in S52 to S54 of FIG. 12, if there is a pending storage for the second special symbol, the variable display of the second special symbol is performed first.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the retention memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be digested in the winning order (hereinafter referred to as "winning order digest"). In other words, the pending storage for the starting winning combination to the first starting opening or the second starting opening is stored in the winning combination order, and the variable display for the holding storage is executed in the winning combination order. Specifically, the hold storage buffer shown in FIG. 7 is changed to store a predetermined number (for example, eight) of the first start winning combination and the second start winning combination, and the processing of S52 to S54 of FIG. 12 is changed. Then, it is judged whether the first holding storage is the holding storage of the first starting opening or the holding storage of the second starting opening, and if it is the holding storage of the first starting opening, the special symbol pointer "first" Is set, and in the case of pending storage of the second starting opening, data indicating "second" is set to the special symbol pointer.

  In the case of the winning sequence, the two effect-side storage buffers shown in FIG. 18 are combined into one effect-side storage buffer. And, at the start winning combination, in the case of priority digesting, the processing of FIG. 17 is executed independently in the case of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the case of preferential digesting, but in the case of winning sequence digest, the first special In the case of the symbol and the second special symbol, it is made to be executed without distinction.

  In the above embodiment, when the character (arrow) acts on the hold display (when the arrow is pierced), the hold display always changes, but the invention is not limited to this, the character acts on the hold display Even in this case, the hold display may not change.

  In the above embodiment, the character (arrow) displayed on the effect display device 9 acts on the hold display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a real movable object may act on the hold display.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, when the specified effect by the thick arrow is executed but the hold display does not become the specific mode, the specified effect by the thin arrow is not performed for the hold display. By limiting the execution (by making the selection probability 0%), the execution is limited, but it is not limited to this and lowers the execution frequency of the specific effect by the thin arrow for the pending display (from the selection probability of the thick arrow Execution may be limited by decreasing the selection probability of thin arrows.

  In the above embodiment, when the hold display is changed, the specific effect is always executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the hold display is changed, the case where the specific effect is not performed is included. It is also good.

  The specific effect may be any effect as to whether or not the hold display is in the specific mode. It may be an effect only when the hold display appears, or may be an effect up to an intermediate stage after the hold display appears until it is digested. In short, any effect may be used as long as the pending display changes. In the embodiment described above, although the specific effect is the effect by display, it may be an effect by sound or light.

  In the above embodiment, in the high probability state and the high base state, until the variation display of the special symbol and the effect symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), or until the next big hit occurs I tried to continue until the earlier one. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least one of the high probability state and the high base state may be continued until a big hit occurs next time.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26 and FIG. 27, an example is described in which a specific effect is produced in which the arrow flies and sticks to the hold display or passes, but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, the character strikes the hold display Alternatively, it may be a specific effect that does not strike, or a specific effect that lightning does not fall on the hold display or does not fall. That is, the aspect of the specific effect is not particularly limited.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26 and FIG. 27, an example in which the effect mode in which the change ratio of the suspension display is different in the specific effect is a thick arrow and a thin arrow has been described. It may be a slow arrow or a large arrow and a small arrow. That is, the presentation mode is not particularly limited.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in S727 of FIG. 17, an example is described in which the change pattern of the suspension display is determined at the time of winning, but the present invention is not limited thereto. It may be determined from time to time.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in S514 and S518 of FIG. 23, an example in which the effect mode of the specific effect is determined at the start of the variable display has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. It may be changed by pushing. In addition, the effect may be performed in the time from the time of winning.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in S516 of FIG. 23, when the specific effect fails with a thick arrow and the specific effect fails, the failure flag is stored, and in the specific effect to be executed again, the thin arrow is not selected. Although the example has been described, the failure flag may be stored not only in this case, but also when the specific effect of the thin arrow fails, and the thin arrow may not be selected in the specific effect to be executed again. That is, the thin arrow may not be selected in the specific effect to be executed again at least after the specific effect of the thick arrow fails.

  In the above embodiment, since the second start winning opening 14 is not won at the low base time, an example in which the variable display of the second special symbol is not performed has been described, but the second starting winning opening 14 may also be hit at the low base It may be In this case, when the pending display stored in the pending storage buffer for the first special symbol is changing the pending display according to the change pattern, the pending storage stored in the pending storage buffer for the second special symbol When the change of the second special symbol based on the memory is performed, the change of the second special symbol may be “no effect”, and when the change of the first special symbol is performed, the change pattern may be returned. In addition, when the change of the second special symbol is performed, the suspension display may be changed according to the change pattern, and in this case, after the change pattern is finished, it may be set as “no effect” thereafter. .

1 ... pachinko gaming machine 7 ... gaming area 9 ... effect display device 13 ... 1st start winning opening 14 ... 2nd starting winning opening 18c ... 1st pending storage indicator 18d ... 2nd pending storage indicator 18B ... blue pending indicator 18R ... Red hold indication 18 W ... White hold indication 95BB ... Blue arrow (thick)
95BS ... blue arrow (thin)
95 RB ... red arrow (thick)
95RS ... red arrow (thin)
100 ··· Microcomputer for effect control 560 ··· Microcomputer for game control

Claims (1)

It performs a variable display, a control can be a game machine to an advantageous advantageous state for Yu technique's,
And storable pending storage means information about the variable display as suspension information,
Hold display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means;
Determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous state ;
Determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous state before determination by the determining means;
Change the display mode of the suspension display based on the judgment result of the judgment means to a specific mode including the first specific mode and the second specific mode with a higher degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state than the first specific mode. a pending change executing means capable of causing,
Specific suggestions effect suggesting hold display the display mode is whether the change in the specific embodiment, a first specific suggestion effect suggesting whether the display mode of hold display is changed to the first specific embodiment, the display of the hold display mode and the second specific suggestion effect and particular suggestions demonstration execution unit capable of executing suggest or changes to the second particular embodiment,
Equipped with
The specific suggestion demonstration execution unit, when the display mode of the hold display by executing the first specific suggestion effect is not changed in the first particular embodiment, executing the specific suggestion effect with respect to the hold display again Sometimes, as the specific indication effect, the second specific indication effect is executed at a higher rate than the first specific indication effect,
The display mode of the hold display does not change to the second specific mode by the execution of the second specific suggestion effect than the ratio at which the display mode of the hold display does not change to the first specific mode by the execution of the first specific suggestion effect The percentage is lower,
A game machine characterized by