JP6544897B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of controlling to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived on a variable display unit that executes variable display.

  As a game machine generally known as this type of game machine, a specific display result (big hit display result) is derived from a variable display unit (effect display device 9) that executes variable display (hereinafter also referred to as variable display). There was something that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when played.

  Among such gaming machines, there has been one in which the display mode of the hold display is changed by the hold notification effect. Then, the changed suspension display is displayed in a mode that suggests an expectation of becoming a jackpot display result of the fluctuation display in a predetermined area in the fluctuation display in which the suspension display is executed (Patent Document 1).

JP, 2013-158559, A (paragraph number 0088-0091)

  In Patent Document 1 described above, when the changed hold display is displayed in a predetermined area in a mode that suggests the degree of expectation that results in the big hit display of the variable display, the degree of expectation is compared with the hold display after the change. The display was performed in the same level or in a mode with high expectation. However, the display was not performed in a mode in which the degree of expectation was lowered, and it was lacking in surprise and lack of interest.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such a situation, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine which is surprising and capable of improving interest.

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) capable of executing variable display (variable display etc.) and capable of controlling in an advantageous state (big hit gaming state etc.) advantageous to the player,
Holding storage means (such as the first and second holding storage buffers shown in FIG. 8) for storing information on a variable display that has not been started yet as holding storage;
Hold display means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, total hold memory display unit 18c in effect display device 9, etc.) for carrying out a hold display corresponding to the hold memory stored in the hold memory means;
And a variation-responsive display means (a microcomputer 100 for effect control, a variation-responsive display image 18e in the effect display device 9, etc.) for performing a variation-responsive display that suggests the degree of expectation of the variable display during the execution of the variation display.
It is possible to change the mode of the hold display to execute an effect that suggests the degree of expectation for the variable display corresponding to the hold display (as shown in the prefetch notice effect determination table of FIG. 19). , Etc., by displaying the display mode of the hold display in the special mode hold color (blue or red), etc.
The aspect which suggests the degree of expectation in the fluctuation corresponding display is different from the aspect which suggests the degree of expectation in the hold display after changing the aspect of the hold display,
The mode of the hold display is a predetermined mode capable of suggesting the degree of expectation for the variable display corresponding to the hold display, and the content regarding the expectation degree suggestion for the variable display corresponding to the hold display unlike the predetermined mode. There is a concealment aspect to conceal,
It is possible to change the mode of the hold display from the predetermined mode to the concealment mode based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
Wherein performs the hold display in hiding mode state, and are executable at greater aspect than aspects of the hold display announcement attraction to notice contents related expectations suggestion of variable display corresponding to the hold display,
When the preview effect of the aspect larger than the aspect of the pending display is performed, the variable display of the second aspect smaller than the variable display of the first aspect is performed.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest has meaning extranodal.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
After changing the mode of the hold display, it is possible to set the fluctuation corresponding display in the variable display corresponding to the hold display as a mode that indicates an expectation higher than the expectation suggested by the hold display. (The effect control microcomputer 100 changes the hold display color to the blue special mode hold color with a low degree of expectation, as shown in the pre-read advance notice effect determination table of FIG. Display with a bar (many) etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the difference in the degree of expectation to be the big hit display result indicated by the change of the change response display, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2),
The hold display is performed in such a manner as to hide the content related to the expectation degree notification for the variable display corresponding to the hold display, which is a notification performed after the hold display (microcomputer 100 for effect control shown in FIG. As shown in the box, such as displaying a box-type hold display that hides the degree of expectation that results in the jackpot display result of the fluctuation corresponding display, etc.),
It is possible to execute a suggestive effect that suggests the content of the expectation degree notification about the fluctuation display corresponding to the pending display (the microcomputer for effect control 100 displays the fluctuation corresponding display in the box as shown in FIG. 17B) By suggesting the effect image that suggests the content of, to suggest the degree of expectation of the variable display corresponding to the pending display, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the content of the expectation degree notification after the concealment is canceled by the suggestion effect is suggested, and the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3),
The hold display means changes the mode of the hold display after execution of the suggestion effect (microcomputer 100 for effect control displays the hold display after the suggestion effect as shown in FIGS. 17 (b) and (c). Change the display mode etc.)

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to distinguish the hold display on which the suggestion effect is performed from the other hold displays.

(5) In the gaming machine according to (3) or (4),
The hold display means enlarges the hold display when the suggestion effect is executed (the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the hold display as a suggestion effect as shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B). Expand etc).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to clearly indicate which hold display is the hold display targeted for the suggestion effect.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (3) to (5),
The variation handling display means performs the variation handling display corresponding to the hold display for which the suggestion effect has been executed in a mode unrelated to the mode suggested by the suggestion effect (as shown in FIG. 19) The hold display on which the suggestion effect is performed by the coin or stick image performs the fluctuation corresponding display by the fluctuation corresponding display image of the irrelevant rare character, and the like.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on what kind of variation-responsive display will be made on the hold display on which the suggestion effect is executed, and the interest of the game is improved.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (4) to (6),
Start time determination means (microcomputer for game control 560, S220 in FIG. 12, etc.) which determines whether to derive the specific display result (big hit display result etc.) when starting variable display based on the hold storage )When,
The variable display execution means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, S303 of FIG. 10, S304 etc.) which performs variable display based on the determination result of the said start time determination means,
The variable display execution means executes reach change display at a constant rate regardless of the number of the pending storages stored in the pending storage means (The microcomputer 560 for gaming control does not depend on the number of pendings Change patterns are executed at a constant rate according to the determination table of FIG. 6, etc.),
The hold display means changes the mode of the hold display at a higher rate than before the elapse of the predetermined period when the change of the hold display mode does not change for a predetermined period (microcomputer for effect control As shown in S 536 of FIG. 23, when 100, the value of the pre-reading number counter is greater than 8, the suggestion effect is executed at a high ratio, etc. 100).

  According to such a configuration, when the display mode of the hold display is not changed for a predetermined period, the display mode of the hold display is changed at a rate higher than a predetermined rate, so that the effect of the hold display is improved. Can.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure showing a hit classification table. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of a main board (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the change pattern table used in order to determine a change pattern in a tabular form. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a reservation storage buffer in a microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows timer interruption processing. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening switch passage processing. It is a flow chart which shows production processing at the time of winning a prize. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of a display of the fluctuation | variation corresponding | compatible display in an effect display apparatus. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of a display of each production | presentation in a production | presentation display apparatus. It is a figure which shows a pre-reading advance presentation production execution determination table in a tabular form. It is a figure which shows a pre-reading advance notice production determination table in tabular form. It is a flowchart which shows pre-reading advance notice processing. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing. It is a figure which shows a change corresponding | compatible display image determination table in a tabular form. It is a flowchart which shows an effect setting process. It is a flow chart which shows pre-reading notice processing in a 2nd 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 or slot machine, and a variation display unit that executes variation display The gaming machine may be any gaming machine that can be controlled to a particular gaming state advantageous to the player when the particular display result is derived.

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 viewed from the front. 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). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is performed by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area.

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

  The member forming the surplus ball tray (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (rod shape) at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is attached a stick controller 122 which can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). In the stick controller 122, a predetermined operation finger (for example, a forefinger or the like) is pressed and pulled in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 122 with the operation hand (for example, left hand or the like). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by pushing or pulling the trigger button 125 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 hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation by the player or the like. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the operation performed by the player on the push button 120 may be provided inside the 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.

  Although an example in which the stick controller is provided as an operation means operable by the player is shown, the present invention is not limited to this, and other operation means such as a simple push button, a lever switch and a jog dial may be used as the operation means. You may provide.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 as a variable display portion capable of variable display (also referred to as variable display) of effect symbols as plural types of identification information capable of identifying each of them. 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 of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and provided on the display screen is a effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Be In the effect symbol display area, symbol display areas are formed in which, for example, three effect symbols for decoration (for effect) on the left, middle and right are variably displayed.

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

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

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

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect design stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitutes a part of the big hit combination, the fluctuation display of the effect design which is not yet stopped is continued. The display state or the display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the big hit 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 display areas is in a variable display mode. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state in which the same symbol stops in the left and right symbol display areas, and the symbol does not stop in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  And the display production in the reach state is reach production display (reach production). In addition, at the time of reach, there are times when the effect which is different from usual is done with the lamp and the sound. This effect is called reach effect. In addition, when reaching, a character (effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a symbol (effect symbol etc)) is displayed, or a display mode (for example, color etc.) of a background image of the effect display device 9 ) May be changed. This change in the display of the character and the display mode of the background is called reach effect display. 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, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numerals 0-9. In addition, the second special symbol display (the second special symbol display (second) to the right of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), the second special symbol as identification information that can identify each Variation display unit 8b is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small-sized display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numerals 0-9.

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

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

  The 1st start condition or the 2nd start condition which is the execution condition of the change display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the 1st start winning opening 13 or the 2nd start winning opening) of the fluctuation display of the 1st special symbol or the 2nd special symbol After having passed 14 (including winnings), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed It is a state, and it is started based on the state in which the big hit game is not executed) being established, and when the fluctuation display time (variation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. The game ball passing means that the game ball has passed through an area defined as a winning area such as a winning opening or a gate in advance, and includes the concept that the gaming ball has entered the winning opening (winning). It is. Furthermore, deriving and displaying a display result means to stop and display a symbol (example of identification information).

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

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

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

  Further, above the second special symbol suspension storage indicator 18b, the number of activated winning balls entering the first start winning opening 13, ie, the first suspension storage number (pending storage is also referred to as start storage or start prize storage). A first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a consisting of four indicators for displaying) is provided. The first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every 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 The start condition of 1 is satisfied), the fluctuation display (variation) of the first special symbol is started in the first special symbol display 8a, and the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first start winning opening 13. If it is not in a state where variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first number of pending storages is increased by 1 on the condition that the number of first pending storages has not reached the upper limit value.

  If the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, it is possible to start the variable display of the second special symbol (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the second The start condition of 2) is satisfied, and the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started in the second special symbol display 8 b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the 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. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display 8b, a rendering symbol that evokes a big hit in the effect display device 9 The combination of is displayed stopped.

  In addition, in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a reserve storage display unit (total reserve storage display unit) that displays the total number of the first reserve storage number and the second reserve storage number (total reserve storage number) Provided. As a result, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of satisfaction of execution conditions in which the variable display start condition is not satisfied. In each of the first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a, the second special symbol hold storage indicator 18a, and the effect display device 9, the light emission display and the image display for indicating the number of hold storages are a hold display or a hold It is called memory display.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the hit classification table in FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the fluctuation display time after the big hit gaming state end, the number of times open in the big hit The number of rounds and the open time of each round are shown.

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

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

  Thus, by shifting to the time saving state, the variation display time of the special symbol and the rendering symbol is shortened, so when the time saving state is reached, effective start winning is likely to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Increase.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage unit backed up by a backup power source, a part or all of which is created in the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). In particular, data indicating at least the gaming state (i.e., the special symbol process flag etc.) according to the control state of the gaming control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, 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 to the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Enter through. The effect control CPU 101 also receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the push button 120 has been detected, from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Do. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 and an input of the I / O port unit 105. Enter via port. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the stick controller 122 to vibrate by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105.

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

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

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

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

  In such a variation pattern type, when the display result is out, the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time saving state and the time non-saving state (in the time saving state, compared with the time non-time saving state). When the time-saving state is set by setting that the rate at which the fluctuation display type is short, such as the normal fluctuation pattern type, is set high, compared to the time-saving state. Thus, the variable display time is shortened.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Each of FIG. 5 (B) and FIG. 5 (C) special symbol big hit classification determination table is a random number (Random 1) for big hit classification determination when it is determined that the variation display result is a big hit design. Based on the above, the type of the big hit is determined to be either “normal big hit” or “probably big hit” and is referred to determine the big hit symbol.

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

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

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

  The first special symbol big hit classification determination table of FIG. 5 (B) and the second special symbol big hit classification determination table of FIG. 5 (C) have the same proportion determined as the probability variation big hit. In such a case, it is not necessary to divide the big hit classification determination table by the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Also, the allocation of the jackpot type may be made different. For example, the second special symbol big hit classification determination table of FIG. 5 (C) may have a higher probability of being determined as a probability variation big hit than the first special symbol big hit classification determination table of FIG. 5 (B) . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can increase the ratio of the probability variation big hit as compared to the variation display of the first special symbol. Further, the ratio of the first special symbol jackpot classification determination table to be determined as the probability variation jackpot may be higher than that of the second special symbol jackpot classification determination table.

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

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

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

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

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

  "Expected degree" is a concept including an expected degree for a big hit, an expected degree for a definite change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation for the big hit (also referred to as the degree of reliability) is the degree of expectation for the big hit (proportion of becoming the big hit) when each reach variation pattern is selected, and for example, the reach variation is performed 100 times If the jackpot hits 60 times, the expectation for the jackpot becomes 60% (the appearance rate (probability) that the jackpot appears 60%). Further, the degree of expectation for the probability change means the degree of expectation (probability change ratio) to shift to the probability change state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. 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 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variation patterns which can be used as shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of fluctuation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of the effect symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3 XX (H) are the winning determination results of the big hit determination, big hit type determination, fluctuation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 It is an effect control command indicating the content. Among these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not to be a big hit among the winning determination results, and a determination result of the type of the big hit. Further, command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating the determination result (determination result of variation pattern type) of which determination value range the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is among the winning determination results. It is.

  In this embodiment, in the prize-time effect processing (see FIG. 12) described later, whether or not the game control microcomputer 560 will be a big hit at the start winning, the type of big hit, the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern type determination It is determined which of the determination values falls within the range. Then, a value for designating a big hit and a value for designating a type of a big hit are set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for specifying the range of the determination value as the determination result of the variation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the variation type command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit or not, the type of the big hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and based on the variation type command. Thus, the variation pattern type can be recognized.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The data stored in the reserved specific area and the storage area in this manner is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display. It should be noted that the data stored in the reserved specific area and the storage area are read out at the start winning game, and before starting the variable display to be notified of the possibility that the variable display result will be "big hit" etc., special symbol It may be used for the advance notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information etc. of the variable display of.

  When there is a start winning on the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, commands such as a symbol specifying command, a variation type command, and a total holding number of memories specifying command are sent from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. Will be sent. In the start winning winning time reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, various commands such as the received symbol specification command, variation type command, total hold storage number specification command, etc. can be stored in association with each other. A storage area for storing data that can specify the received command is secured.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process processing, start opening switch passage processing is executed (S311). Then, depending on the internal state, one of the processes in S300 to S307 is performed.

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

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

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

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

  If the first pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first pending storage number counter by 1 (S1213) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number 1 is increased (S1214). In addition, the CPU 56 holds the combined hold storage in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 described in FIG. 8. Data indicating "first" is set in the area corresponding to the value of the number counter (S1215).

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 executes processing for extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 8B) (see FIG. S1216). In the process of S1216, a jackpot determination random number (random R), a jackpot type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, It is stored in the save area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect rendering process in which the fluctuation display result and fluctuation pattern type when the fluctuation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed is determined at the time of starting winning (S1217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol designating command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (S1218), and transmits the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1219). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S 1220), sets the value of the total holding memory number counter to the EXT data, and sets the total holding memory number specifying command. Control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1221).

  By executing the processing of S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (the gaming state such as the high probability state, the low probability state, the high base state, the low base state, the big hit gaming state, etc.) Every time the start winning hole 13 is started, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize for the first start winning opening 13 is generated by executing the processing of S1218 to S1221, the symbol designating command, the variation type command, and the first start prize designating command And a set of four commands of the total number of pending storage specification commands are transmitted in batch in one timer interrupt.

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a prize effect process (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol designation command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (S1229), and controls to transmit the variation type command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control (S1230). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1231), sets the value of the total holding memory number counter to the EXT data, and sets the total holding memory number specifying command. Control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1232).

  By executing the processing of S1229 and S1230, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (the gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, big hit gaming state, etc.), the second Every time the start winning hole 14 is started, both the symbol designation command and the variation type command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize for the second start winning opening 14 is generated by executing the processing of S1229 to S1232, the symbol designating command, the variation type command, and the second start prize designating command And a set of four commands of the total number of pending storage specification commands are transmitted in batch in one timer interrupt.

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

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

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

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of definite variation (N in S222), the CPU 56 performs processing to set the EXT data indicating “off” in the symbol designation command ( S223). As a result, a symbol designating command indicating "off" will be output at the start winning.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in S220 or S222, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in S1216 and S1227. (S224). In this case, when there is a start winning on the first start winning opening 13 (when the effect processing at the time of winning in S1217 is executed), the CPU 56 determines the big hit type determination table (first special shown in FIG. 5B). It is determined whether the jackpot type is "normal jackpot" or "probably odd jackpot" using the symbol). In addition, when there is a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 (when performing the winning processing process at S1228), the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 5 (C) It is used to determine whether the type of jackpot is "normal jackpot" or "probable jackpot".

Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data according to the determination result of the jackpot type as a symbol designation command (S225). For example, 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 symbol designation command. In addition, when it is determined that the "probable variation big hit" is to be performed, the CPU 56 performs processing of setting the EXT data indicating that the "probability variation big hit" is to be made to the symbol designation command. As a result, when a big hit is made, a symbol designating command indicating that "usually a big hit" or "a probable big hit" will be output at the start winning combination.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the display results set in S223 and S225, and the fluctuation pattern type according to the gaming state, using the random number for fluctuation pattern type determination (random 2) extracted in S1216 and S1227. (S226). For example, in this embodiment, the table used to determine the variation pattern type is different depending on whether or not it is a big hit, and whether or not it is a short time condition. When the variable display based on the hold storage data is executed based on the data indicating the gaming state such as the time saving flag (the flag set when being controlled to the time saving state) for the target holding storage data The game state is recognized, and based on the display result of the variable display based on the pending storage data, etc., the table used to determine the above-mentioned change pattern is selected, and the change pattern type determination random number (random 2) is used to change the pattern Determine

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting EXT data according to the determination result as a fluctuation type command (S227). As a result, at the time of the start winning, a fluctuation type command indicating the fluctuation type is output.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the special symbol normal processing, first, 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 S1216 of the starting opening switch passing processing and S1227 of the starting opening switch passing processing and stored in advance in the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer. Do. The jackpot determination module is a program that executes a process of comparing a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a jackpot determination random number and determining that a jackpot will occur if they match. That is, it is a program that executes the process of the big hit determination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 14 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 interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703), and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing (for example, processing for storing data capable of specifying the received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs 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 of each process according to the control state The process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected to execute effect control.

  Next, random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100 (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol for the production symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle symbol for the production symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol for the production symbol Update count value of counter for generating SR2 for preview advance notice effect execution decision, SR3 for change corresponding display image decision in preview advance notice effect, SR4 for suggestive effect image decision in preview advance notice effect) The random number updating process is executed (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR4 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each, and determined for each It is used as a random number by being extracted at a certain timing. Also, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the total hold storage display unit is executed (S 707). Then, it transfers to S702.

  By such effect control main processing being executed, in the effect control microcomputer 100, according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and By controlling the rendering devices such as the 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 received change pattern command is received, the change display of the effect design is started, and when the symbol determination designation command is received, the change display of the effect design is stopped. Fluctuation pattern command is the length of fluctuation display time, presence or absence of reach production, reach type (type such as normal reach and super reach) when performing reach production, and fluctuation display result (big hit, missing, big hit type) The information required to specify the variation display mode such as is a command consisting of specific data. The variable display is controlled to be performed at the variable display time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern command. In addition, the stop design of the production design, on the basis of the display result specification command, is decided on the basis of the distinction of becoming outside and becoming the big hit and the distinction of the big hit classification when it becomes the big hit.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, after performing the advance notice processing of S500, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of 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, and the variable display of the effect symbol is realized, but the control regarding the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol is also the second special Control relating to the variation display of the rendering symbol synchronized with the variation display of the symbol is also executed in one rendering control process.

  Pre-reading notice processing (S500): Pre-reading determination such as whether to execute pre-reading notice or the like, and processing such as determination of presentation mode when executing pre-reading notice. The specific processing contents of S500 will be described later with reference to FIG. Here, with the pre-reading advance notice, before the order of the fluctuation display (pattern fluctuation) of the special symbol based on a certain holding information (holding memory) comes, the holding information is read ahead and the special symbol based on the holding information It is the technology which judges the contents of the change indication of and predicts the change indication of the special symbol in the future at a stage before that. For example, when the reserve information to be digested fourth is a big hit, it is possible that a big hit may occur later in the variation display of each special symbol based on the reserve information to be digested 1 to 3 An effect such as giving an advance notice in a predetermined effect mode is performed as the advance notice. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the hold information targeted for the advance notice is referred to as “target variable display”.

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

  Effect pattern variation start process (S801): It is controlled to start the change display of the effect pattern (decorative pattern). Further, the stop symbol (display result) of the effect symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol. In response to the received fluctuation pattern command, an effect pattern at the time of fluctuation display of the effect pattern is selected, and the clocking of the fluctuation display time timer is started which clocks the fluctuation display time of the fluctuation display to be executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol process (S802).

  Process during production symbol fluctuation (S802): Control the switching timing etc. of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) that composes fluctuation pattern and monitor whether fluctuation display time clocked by fluctuation display time timer is over or not . Then, the value of the effect control process flag is set in order to end the variable display based on the end of the variable display time or the reception of the effect control command (design confirmation specification command) instructing all symbol stop. It is updated to a value corresponding to the effect pattern fluctuation stop process (S803).

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 101 recognizes the designated fluctuation pattern and display result for the fluctuation display to be executed based on, for example, the received fluctuation pattern command and display result designation command, and effects are produced as follows. Determine the stop symbol of the symbol. In the effect symbol variation start process (S801), random number values of the type necessary to determine various display results from among the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result The stop symbol of the effect pattern is determined using these and the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the effect pattern and the numerical value are associated with each other. In this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 80, the left effect symbol (left symbol) determining random number SR1-1, the middle effect symbol (middle symbol) determining random number SR1-2, the right effect symbol ( The right symbol is controlled so that numerical data indicating each of the random number values SR1-3 etc. for determination can be counted. In addition, random number values other than these may be used in order to enhance the rendering effect.

  Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 is generated by counting of a random counter which updates the count value by software in the effect control microcomputer 100, and each of the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 is cyclic within a predetermined numerical range. It is updated and used as a random number by being extracted at a timing determined for each. That is, a stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the same numerical value as the extracted random number value. Then, the effect control CPU 101 stops the effect symbol with the stop symbol determined in this way when the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped. Also about the production design, the stop design which evokes the big hit is called the big hit design. And, the stop design which reminds of the release is called the release design.

  Specifically, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined, for example, as follows. When determining the combination of non-reach out-of-out symbols, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the outlying symbol determination data table (randomly stored in ROM 102) Using a data table that shows the relationship between the numbers and the left, middle, and right representation symbols that will be out of design symbols, the symbols corresponding to the extracted random numbers will be the variation symbols of the left, middle, and right representation symbols. It is determined as a combination of In addition, when determining the combination of symbols that are non-reach-out in this way, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number happens to coincide with the combination of the big hit symbols, it is corrected to become the combination of the missing symbols ( For example, each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by shifting one symbol). Also, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number happens to be the reach symbol, it is corrected so that it becomes a combination of non-reach out-of-out symbols (for example, correction for shifting the right symbol by 1 symbol) and each stop symbol Is determined. The combination of non-reach out-of-out symbols determined in this manner is used as a final stop symbol that is a variable display result.

  In addition, in the case of determining the combination of reach-out symbols, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the out-of-out symbol determination data table stored in the ROM 102 is The symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is determined as the stop symbol of each effect pattern (left, right effect pattern) forming the reach state, and the symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-2 However, it is determined as a stop symbol of the effect symbol (middle effect symbol) to be finally stopped. The combination of the out-of-reach symbols determined in this manner is used as a final stop symbol which is a variation display result.

  Moreover, when determining the combination of symbols of the big hit, the combination of big hit symbols is determined according to the type of the big hit. For example, when it becomes a probability variation big hit, a combination of probability variation big hit symbols which reminds of a probability variation big hit (for example, left, middle, right production design symbols such as 7, 7 or 7) Select a combination of In addition, when it usually becomes a big hit, the combination of the normal big hit design which usually recalls a big hit (for example, the left, middle, the right even the design symbol even one which even even designs such as 2 and 2 become uniform) Select a combination of

  When it is decided to make a big hit in a big variation, a big variation design symbol determination table stored in the ROM 102 (a data table showing the relationship between the random value and the big, big, left variation design symbol) In order to select and decide a combination of left, middle and right rendering symbols aligned with one of the odd symbols. In the table of probability variation big hit design determination, the respective numerical data of SR 1-1 are associated with each of a plurality of predetermined odd designs. When deciding the combination of the big variation big hit symbols, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from the SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, using the table for determining the big variation big hit symbols, the symbols corresponding to the extracted random numbers are the combination of big variation big hit symbols It is decided as the combination of the stop design of the left, middle and right production design which constitutes. The combination of the probability variation big hit symbols determined in this way is used as a final stop symbol which is a variation display result.

  In addition, when it is decided that it is decided to usually make a big hit, a table for determining a normal big hit symbol stored in the ROM 102 (a data table showing the relationship between the random value and the left, middle and right effect symbols that will usually be a big hit symbol) Using ,, the left, the middle, the right production design selects and decides the combination which is lined up with either even design. In the table for usually determining a big hit symbol, numerical data of each of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined even symbols. When deciding the combination of normal big hit symbols, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is usually a combination of big hit symbols using a table for deciding big hit symbols It is decided as the combination of the stop design of the left, middle and right production design which constitutes. The combination of the normal big hit symbols determined in this way is used as a final stop symbol which is a variation display result.

  In addition, when normal reach is designated in the fluctuation pattern command, reach effect corresponding to the type of each normal reach is performed. Furthermore, when a super reach is designated in the variation pattern command, reach effects corresponding to the type of each super reach are performed.

  Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that it is a probability change state based on the probability change state specification command, and can recognize that it is a time reduction state based on the time reduction state specification command. By the rendering device, it is possible to perform unique rendering depending on the probability change state and the time saving state.

  For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the game state is in any state based on the normal state designating command, the time saving state designating command, the probability change state designating command, etc. transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560. It stores data specifying whether or not the gaming state is always recognized based on the stored data. Then, based on the gaming state recognized in this manner and the variation pattern command transmitted from the gaming control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs an effect mode corresponding to the current playing state. It is possible to execute the fluctuation display of the production design.

  Information on whether or not to make a big hit in addition to the variation pattern by the variation pattern command, and if it is possible to specify the type of the big hit, it is information on whether to make a big hit identified by the variation pattern command, And you may make it determine the combination of the stop design of a production | presentation pattern based on the information of the classification of big hit.

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

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

  Next, various effects performed in the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 executes the advance notice as described above. With pre-reading notice, before order of fluctuation indication (pattern fluctuation) of special symbol based on certain reservation information (pending memory) arrives, the reservation information is read ahead, and fluctuation indication of special symbol based on the reservation information It is a technology to judge the contents of and to give notice at a stage prior to that what the fluctuation display of the special symbol in the future is like. The pachinko gaming machine 1 executes the prefetch notice by changing the display mode of the hold display for the hold storage. In the following, the pending storage subject to the prefetch notice is referred to as a "target". In the pachinko gaming machine 1, there may be a case where the target hold display changes from the normal mode to the special mode due to the establishment of the predetermined condition. Specifically, the reserved color, which is displayed in white in the normal mode, is displayed in a specific reserved color other than white, such as blue or red, in the special mode.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, while the hold display for the hold storage for which the variable display is not yet performed is performed, and from the start to the end of the change display for the hold memory, the change handling display for the hold memory Is continuously performed in the variation-responsive display unit formed on the effect display device 9. Such effect display in the variation handling display unit is referred to as variation handling display. Further, the image of the effect display in the variation handling display may be referred to as a variation handling display image. During the execution of the fluctuation display for the pending storage, the fluctuation corresponding display unit suggests (informs) the degree of expectation to be a big hit display result of the currently displayed fluctuation display by the display mode of the fluctuation corresponding display. Note that the change response display is not a hold display for the hold display or the hold memory stored before the start of the change display, and the hold display is produced in an area different from the display area of the hold display in the same manner after the start of the change display. It is displayed as a display.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the suspension display is executed in such a manner as to hide information on the degree of expectation of the variable display corresponding to the suspension display (hereinafter, also referred to as a suspension display of the concealment mode). Here, concealment means concealing, and the display of the fluctuation corresponding display is performed by holding the display in the display mode in which the image of the holding memory capable of specifying the expectation of the variable display is covered with the box-shaped image. It is shown that the display is made in a manner to hide the expectation (the expectation of the variable display). In the normal state, all the pending displays are displayed in a hidden manner. With respect to such a hidden display mode, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, part of the hidden display screen is hidden (a hidden display mode of one of all the display screens is released). ), By showing the contents of the box (by announcing the degree of expectation of the future variation correspondence indication), a suggestive effect may be executed that suggests information about the degree of expectation for the variation indication corresponding to the hold indication .

  Further, in pachinko gaming machine 1, the suspension display changed basically from the normal mode to the special mode by the advance notice is executed in the fluctuation handling display unit while the fluctuation handling display is executed with the expectation of the special mode as it is . However, in the variation handling display unit, there may be a case where the variation handling display of the degree of expectation higher than the degree of expectation suggested by the advance notice is performed. Further, in the variation handling display unit, a variation handling display of an expectation degree that is lower than the expectation degree suggested by the prefetch notice may be performed. As described above, since the fluctuation corresponding display with the same expectation, high expectation, and low expectation as the expectation of the hold display is executed, the fluctuation corresponding display is surprising and the interest is improved.

Next, an example of the effect when the variation handling display is performed in the variation handling display unit will be described. FIG. 16 is a display screen diagram showing a display example of the fluctuation corresponding display on the effect display device 9. As shown in FIG. 16 (a), after the left, middle and right effect design symbols 91 to 93 stop fluctuating display, the first of the four box-shaped pending displays arranged in the combined pending storage display unit 18c. The hold display (hold storage of the next variable display) at the left end further moves to the fluctuation handling display portion 18 d provided on the left side thereof. Then, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), it has moved to vary pair enabled table radical 113 18 d (shifted) variable display based on a hold memory (arrow in the figure indicates the variation display state) is started. Further, the variation corresponding display image 18 e corresponding to the variation display is displayed on the variation corresponding display unit 18 d. More specifically, a variation-responsive display image 18e (a bar-shaped display of the box-shaped display mode is also included, showing a bar of gold from the box-shaped display of concealed by the total storage display unit 18c. The effect is displayed that the display image of (1) is displayed on the variation handling display unit 18d. The fluctuation corresponding display image 18e indicates the big hit expectation of the fluctuation display being executed by the item image which can specify the expectation of the bar of gold or the like shown in the drawing.

  In the variation-responsive display image 18e displayed as the contents of the box-type pending display, a coin, a bar, a rare character, etc. having a different jackpot expectation that can be identified based on the jackpot expectation of the executed variable display. An image of one of a plurality of types is displayed. For the coin and the stick, a small display (for example, the number is small as one) and a large display (for example, as many as three) are set. The big hit expectation degree of these variation correspondence display images is set high in the order of coin (small) <coin (many) <sticker (small) <sticker (many) <rare character. Also, although a coin with a coin is an image related to gold, a rare character is an image not related to gold at all. In addition, although the hold display is normally displayed in white, it may be displayed in blue or red when a predetermined condition is met. The big hit expectation of the pending display is high in the order of white <blue <red. In normal deviation, a coin (small) is displayed as a variation-responsive display corresponding to the white reserved display.

  The fluctuation corresponding display image 18 e displayed on the fluctuation corresponding display unit 18 d may be displayed when the corresponding fluctuation display is started, and may be displayed until the fluctuation display is completed, or the predetermined time You may delete it after the lapse. Further, in the variation-responsive display image 18e displayed on the variation-responsive display unit 18d, the erasing timing of the box-type pending display and the display of a bar or the like of the contents of the box may be the same or different. . By displaying the fluctuation corresponding display image 18e corresponding to the fluctuation display on the fluctuation corresponding display unit 18d, it is possible to easily confirm the big hit expectation of the present fluctuation display.

  FIG. 17 is a display screen diagram showing a display example of each effect in the effect display device 9. As shown in FIG. 17A, the fluctuation corresponding display image 18e corresponding to the currently displayed fluctuation display is displayed on the fluctuation corresponding display unit 18d. Since the current variation display is an image in which the variation corresponding display image 18e indicates a coin (small), it can be seen that the jackpot expectation is low. During the execution of such a variable display, an effect of encircling the middle holding display among the three holding displays displayed on the total holding storage display unit 18c is performed.

  The encircled holding display is enlarged and displayed at the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9, as shown in FIG. 17 (b). Then, by performing an effect of seeing through the inside of the hold display displayed in an enlarged manner, an effect (hereinafter, also referred to as an indicated effect) is performed to display a suggested effect image 18f that suggests a big hit expectation degree in the change response display. Be Thus, by the suggestion effect image 18f that suggests the inside of the hidden display hidden, the jackpot expectation for the variable display corresponding to the extended display displayed is the expected degree corresponding to the gold bar (small) It is possible to recognize something. Since the content of the expectation degree notification after the hiding is canceled is suggested by the suggestion effect image 18 f, the player can be made interested in the suggestion effect. In addition, it is possible to clearly indicate which hold display which is the target of the hold effect to be the target of the show effect by the hold display being expanded and displayed by the suggestion effect. In addition, the mode of the present fluctuation display is shown by the small figure 94 by the upper left of the display screen of the effect display apparatus 9 of FIG.17 (b).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 17C, the display mode of the hold display on which the suggestion effect is executed changes from the normal mode to the special mode shown by the hatching in the drawing (hereinafter, also referred to as a special mode hold display). In the effect that the reserve display of the normal mode is the special mode reserve display 18g, the box-type reserve display that is displayed in white as the normal mode is displayed in red as the special mode (hatched portion in the figure indicates red). It is a look-ahead notice which shows that the big hit expectation of the variable display performed by the future is high. By performing such pre-reading notice, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the target's pending display may become a big hit in the future. Further, since the display mode of the hold display changes after the suggestion effect is performed, the hold display on which the suggestive effect is performed can be distinguished from other hold displays.

  After that, the display result of the variable display before the target variable display is executed is displayed as the non-reach out display result of “7, 5, 6”. Then, when the variable display of the target is started, the special mode hold display 18g of the leftmost target in the hold display is further moved to the fluctuation corresponding display unit 18d on the left side. In (e) of FIG. 17, the red suspension display is displayed and the coin (multiple) is displayed as the variation-responsive display image 18 e in the variation-responsive display unit 18 d. The notification of the degree of expectation which has been displayed in the red hold display in this manner is indicated in FIG. 17E by the degree of expectation of the coin (many). That is, the degree of expectation for the variable display that is currently executed is notified in a mode in which the degree of expectation is lower than that in the pre-reading advance notice stage. Moreover, although the expectation of the fluctuation display was alerted by the stick (small) in the suggestion effect performed in FIG. 17 (b), the expectation of the fluctuation display is coin (multiple) in FIG. 17 (e) Is notified. That is, the degree of expectation for the variable display that is currently executed is notified in a mode in which the degree of expectation is lower than the stage of the suggestion effect in the hold display. And as shown in FIG.17 (f), the display result of a fluctuation | variation display of a target is displayed by a reach | attainment gap | deviation display result of "6, 5, 6".

  As described above, it is possible to execute the fluctuation corresponding display corresponding to the pending display of the target in a mode in which the expectation to be the big hit display result is reduced from the aspect of the pending display of the target for which the advance notice is executed. It can improve the curiosity. Further, by making the holding display box-shaped and concealing the degree of expectation of the holding display (the content of the variation-responsive display image 18e) and the like, the contents of the holding display can be expected to have expectations. In addition, since the content of the expectation degree notification after the hiding is canceled by the suggestion effect is suggested, the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, a plurality of types of suspension display of the concealment mode may be provided. Specifically, in addition to the box shape, a round or triangular shape other than a square may be provided. In addition to the box-like shape, the contents may be concealed in the form of bran. Furthermore, normally, the hold display may not be hidden and the hold display may be hidden when a predetermined condition is met. Here, the case where the predetermined condition is satisfied is, for example, a case of stage transition or a case of changing the hold display from the normal mode to the concealed mode together with the background change in the prefetching notice effect. As described above, if a plurality of concealment modes are provided, the concealment mode of the hold display can be noticed and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, the variation corresponding display image 18e may be displayed continuously until the display result is derived, or may be deleted after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the variation corresponding display image 18e may be deleted after the reach of the performed variation is established.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram showing, in the form of a table, a preview advance notice effect execution determination table used to determine whether or not to execute preview advance notice effects in the advance notice processing of S500. The prefetch advance notice effect execution determination table is stored in the ROM 102 provided on the effect control board 80. In the pre-read advance notice effect execution determination table, the values of random numbers SR2 (range of 1 to 90) for the pre-read advance notice effect execution determination are allocated at different rates depending on whether the display result is a big hit or not . For SR2, the number of random numbers allocated for clarifying the explanation is shown.

  The CPU for effect control 101 extracts the value of SR2 at a predetermined timing, and in the pre-read advance notice effect execution determination table, the extracted value indicates which of “execute pre-read advance notice effect” and “do not execute pre-read advance notice effect” It is determined whether to perform preview advance notice rendering or not to perform preview advance notice rendering based on whether it belongs to

  As shown in FIG. 18, when the display result is out, ten random number values are allocated when executing the pre-reading preview effect according to the value of SR2 extracted at the predetermined timing, and the pre-reading preview effect is executed If not, 80 random numbers are allocated. That is, in the case where the display result is a disconnection, it is selected at a high rate that the advance notice effect is not performed rather than the advance notice effect. When the display result is a big hit, 70 random number values are allocated when executing the prefetch advance notice effect according to the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing, and 20 upset when the prefetch advance notice effect is not executed. Numbers are assigned. That is, when the display result is a big hit, it is selected at a high rate that the advance notice effect is performed rather than the advance notice effect is not performed. Therefore, when the pre-reading advance notice effect is executed, since the display result is likely to be a big hit, the player can have an expectation for the pre-reading advance notice effect.

  In addition, the execution ratio (allocation of random numbers) of the advance notice announcement effect does not change depending on whether it becomes a big hit or not, but the advance notice advance effect is executed based on the variation pattern (variation pattern type) such as super reach. The proportions may be different. In addition, the execution ratio of the advance announcement advance presentation effect may be made to differ depending on the type of the big hit such as a normal big hit or a probability variation big hit.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram showing, in the form of a table, a pre-reading advance notice effect determination table used to determine the contents of pre-reading advance notice effect in the pre-reading advance notice process of S500. The prefetch advance notice effect determination table is stored in the ROM 102 provided on the effect control board 80. The preview advance notice effect determination table shows the advance notice effect determination table showing the relationship between SR3 and the change correspondence display image in each variation pattern type, and the pre-read notice effect determination showing the relation between SR4 and the suggestion effect image for each change correspondence display image Including a table. In the special mode holding color, one holding color is determined from the determination results of SR3 and SR4.

  The preview advance notice effect determination table is SR3 (1 to 110 ranges) for determining the fluctuation corresponding display image in advance notice effect at different rates depending on when the display result is a big hit or not, and the advance notice The value of SR4 (1 to 100 ranges) for determining the suggested effect image in the effect is allocated. For SR3 and SR4, the number of random value values allocated to clarify the explanation is shown.

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of SR3 at a predetermined timing, and determines a fluctuation corresponding display image corresponding to each fluctuation pattern type in the preview advance notice effect determination table. Furthermore, the CPU for effect control 101 extracts the value of SR4 at a predetermined timing, and determines a suggested effect image corresponding to the determined variation-correspondence display image in the predictive advance notice effect determination table. At this time, the special mode holding color for changing the mode of the holding display performed in the pre-reading advance notice effect is determined as a predetermined holding color.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (A), when the display result is a big hit, ten characters are displayed as fluctuation corresponding display images corresponding to the fluctuation pattern type of super reach according to the value of SR3 extracted at a predetermined timing. The random number values are allocated, 70 random number values are allocated to the rod (many), and 30 random number values are allocated to the rod (small). Moreover, the random number value of the suggestion effect image corresponding to each fluctuation | variation corresponding | compatible display image is allocated by the value of SR4 extracted at predetermined | prescribed timing. When the variation correspondence display image is a rare character, 100 random number values are allocated to the stick (many) as the suggested effect image. In addition, when the variation corresponding display image is a stick (multiple), 60 random numbers are allocated to the stick (multiple) as the suggested effect image, and 30 pieces of low random number are assigned to the stick (small). Random number values are allocated, and 10 random number values are allocated to coins (many). In addition, when the variation corresponding display image is a stick (small), 10 random numbers are allocated to the stick (multiple) as the suggested effect image, and 60 pieces of the random number are allocated to the stick (small). Random number values are allocated, and 30 random number values are allocated to coins (many).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19A, when the display result is a big hit, the value of SR3 extracted at a predetermined timing makes the coin (many) as a variation corresponding display image corresponding to the variation pattern type of normal reach. The 80 random numbers are allocated, and the coin (small) is allocated 30 random values. Moreover, the random number value of the suggestion effect image corresponding to each fluctuation | variation corresponding | compatible display image is allocated by the value of SR4 extracted at predetermined | prescribed timing. In the case where the variation correspondence display image is a coin (many), 10 random number values are allocated to the stick (small) as the suggestion effect image, and 60 random number values are allocated to the coin (many). There are 30 random numbers assigned to coins (small). In addition, when the variation correspondence display image is a coin (small), 30 random numbers are allocated to the coin (multiple) as the suggested effect image, and 70 random values are allocated to the coin (small). There is. In addition, it is determined that the special mode holding color that changes the mode of the holding display performed in the previewing advance effect is changed to red or blue for each suggested effect image.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19 (B), when the display result is a release, a bar as a variation corresponding display image corresponding to the variation pattern type of the super reach is selected by the value of SR3 extracted at a predetermined timing. 30 random numbers are allocated to (many) and 80 random numbers are allocated to (small) rods. Moreover, the random number value of the suggestion effect image corresponding to each fluctuation | variation corresponding | compatible display image is allocated by the value of SR4 extracted at predetermined | prescribed timing. If the variation corresponding display image is a stick (multiple), 60 random number values are allocated to the stick (multiple) as the suggested effect image, and the random number (10) is assigned to the small stick Is allocated, and 30 random numbers are allocated to coins (many). In addition, when the variation-responsive display image is a stick (small), 30 random numbers are allocated to the stick (multiple) as the suggested effect image, and 60 pieces are allocated to the flat (small). Random number values are allocated, and 10 random number values are allocated to coins (many).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 19B, when the display result is a release, a coin (many) is displayed as a variation corresponding display image corresponding to the variation pattern type of normal reach by the value of SR3 extracted at a predetermined timing. Thirty random numbers are allocated, and eighty random numbers are allocated to the coin (small). Moreover, the random number value of the suggestion effect image corresponding to each fluctuation | variation corresponding | compatible display image is allocated by the value of SR4 extracted at predetermined | prescribed timing. When the variation-responsive display image is a coin (many), 30 random numbers are allocated to the bar (small) as the suggested effect image, and the coin (many) is allocated 60 random values. There are 10 random numbers assigned to each coin (small). In addition, when the variation correspondence display image is a coin (small), 70 random numbers are allocated to the coin (multiple) as the suggested effect image, and 30 random values are allocated to the coin (small). There is. In addition, it is determined that the special mode holding color that changes the mode of the holding display performed in the previewing advance effect is changed to red or blue for each suggested effect image.

  What is characteristic in the pre-read advance notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 19 is that both the big hit display result and the off display result, the same suggestion effect image as the variation corresponding display image is easy to be selected compared with different suggestion effect images. For example, when the bar (multiple) is selected as the variation correspondence display image, the bar (multiple) is easily selected as the suggestion effect image. In the case of a big hit display result, a stick (multiple) or coin (multiple) is more easily selected as a variation corresponding display image than in the case of a loose display result, a stick (small) or coin (small) It is hard to be selected. That is, when the stick (multiple) or the coin (multiple) is displayed on the variation correspondence display image, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the stick (small) or the coin (small) is displayed.

  In addition, it is characteristic that in the pre-read advance notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 19, when the big hit display result is obtained, red is easily selected as the special mode hold color for the hold display than in the case of the off display result. It is. That is, the red color of the special mode holding color is red rather than blue, and the degree of expectation of the big hit display result is high. Further, what is characteristic in the pre-read advance notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 19 is that the rare character is selected as the variation corresponding display image only when the big hit display result is obtained. The rare character is a character that rarely appears in a normal game. The rare character is not displayed even in the suggested effect image. When the rare character is displayed as the variation correspondence display image, it is determined that the big hit display result will be obtained. Also, the rare character is a display unrelated to an image related to gold, such as a bar or coin. In this way, it is possible to focus attention on what kind of variation-responsive display will occur in the on-hold display on which the suggestion effect is executed, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, it is characteristic of the pre-read advance notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 19 in comparison to the rare character or the bar (many) with respect to the hold display displayed in the red special hold color having a high hit probability. That is, there may be a case where a display image of variation (a small amount) of variation with a low degree of expectation is displayed. Also, another characteristic is that for the hold display that is displayed in the blue special hold color that is expected to have a jackpot expectation lower than that of the red special hold color but is higher than that of the normal mode white hold. That is, there is a possibility that the variation corresponding display image of the coin (small amount) with the lowest degree of expectation may be displayed. In general, the jackpot expectation may rise or change, but the jackpot expectation does not decrease. However, in this way, it is possible to execute the fluctuation corresponding display in the fluctuation display corresponding to the suspension display in a mode in which the degree of expectation resulting in the big hit display is lowered from the mode of the suspension display It can be done. In addition, there may be a case where a display image corresponding to variation of a bar (many) having a higher degree of expectation than the coin (small) is displayed with respect to the reserved display displayed in the blue special reserved color having a low hit. It means that there is. In this way, attention can be paid to the difference in the degree of expectation that will be the big hit display result indicated by the change of the change response display, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, it is characteristic in the look-ahead notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 19 that the indicator (high A bar (less) with a lower degree of expectation may be selected. In this way, since it is possible to execute the fluctuation corresponding display in the variable display corresponding to the hold display in a mode in which the expectation for the big hit display result is reduced from the mode of the hold display in which the suggestion effect is performed, it is surprising Can improve the excitement. In addition, even if the suggestion effect image is displayed with a coin (small) with a low level of jackpot expectation, a coin (many) with a higher degree of expectation than the coin (small) may be selected in the variation-responsive display image. That's what it means. In this way, attention can be paid to the difference in the degree of expectation that will be the big hit display result indicated by the change of the change response display, and the interest of the game is improved.

  FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing the above-mentioned pre-reading advance notice processing (S500). In the pre-reading advance notice process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks the memory content in the start winning reception command buffer to confirm whether the currently received command is the latest command, and the total hold storage number specification command, And it is determined whether it is at the time of reception of a fluctuation type command (command specifying a fluctuation pattern type at the time of start winning) (S520). If these commands are not in the latest area of the start-up winning reception command buffer (in the area of the start-up winning reception command buffer, the area for storing the last received command (latest command)), the processing ends. (N in S520). On the other hand, when these commands are received, it is determined whether the number of pending storages including the new pending storage is 2 or more (S521). If the number of pending storages including the new pending storage is less than 2, the process ends (N in S521).

  If the number of pending storages including the new pending storage is 2 or more, it is determined whether the new pending storage has a variation pattern of reach (S522). If the new pending storage is not a change pattern of reach, the processing is ended (N of S522). If the new pending storage is a change pattern of reach, SR2 is extracted, and it is determined whether or not to perform the prior notice rendering for the new pending storage according to the prefetch notice rendering execution determination table of FIG. 18 (S523).

  Next, in S524, it is determined whether or not it has been decided to execute the pre-reading advance notice effect. If it is determined that the pre-reading advance notice effect is not to be executed (N of S524), the process is ended. If it is determined that the pre-reading advance notice effect is to be executed (Y in S524), the current number of pending storages is confirmed, and the execution timing of the suggestion effect is determined (S525). Here, to determine the execution timing of the suggested effect means to determine at what timing the second pending memory is to be used to execute the suggested effect. For example, if the current number of pending storages is four, the timing at which any of the first, second, and third pending storages occur before variable display of the pending storage of the target is started Decide if you want to perform the suggested staging.

  Next, in S526, it is determined whether or not the target pending storage is a big hit (S526). It is determined based on the change type command whether or not the target pending storage is a big hit. If it is determined in S526 that the pending storage of the target is a big hit, SR3 and SR4 are extracted, and a variation corresponding display image and a suggested effect image are displayed according to the big hit use advance notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 19A. The special mode holding color is determined, and the effect content is stored in the storage area (S527). Then, the process ends. Further, if it is determined in S526 that the pending storage of the target is out (N in S526), SR3 and SR4 are extracted, and the change is made according to the out-of-the-view prefetch notice effect determination table shown in FIG. The corresponding display image, the suggested effect image, and the special mode holding color are determined, and the effect content is stored in the storage area (S528). Then, the process ends.

  In S522, the process proceeds to the process of determining whether to perform preview advance notice rendering on the condition that the new pending storage is a change pattern of reach, but even a change pattern other than reach can be read ahead. It may be determined whether to perform the advance notice effect. For example, the execution judgment of the advance announcement advance presentation effect may be made in the non-reach variation outlier variation pattern. In addition, it may be determined whether or not to execute preview advance notice effect on the condition that the fluctuation is in the pseudo linked state and the mode transition.

  Here, the pseudo ream is a variation display determined for the one start prize in order to make it appear as if the variable display (variable display) of a plurality of times of symbols was executed for the one start prize. It refers to a special variation pattern (also referred to as a variation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation are performed (repeated) a predetermined number of times for all symbol rows (left, middle, right) in time. For example, when the number of repeated executions of re-variation (the number of times of total variation display including the first variation and subsequent re-variation display, also referred to as pseudo continuous variation display number) is large, the jackpot reliability (big hit) The degree of the selection when the big hit is made, the degree of the big hit, that is, the degree of the reliability of the big hit, increases with respect to all the selection rates including the time of the departure. More specifically, by increasing the ratio selected when determined to be a big hit, it is suggested by a pseudo-series whether it will be a big hit gaming state. In the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo ream, the pseudo ream dedicated symbol (for example, a symbol without a number such as a character, a pseudo ream, etc. not included in the effect design that is normally fluctuated (basically fluctuation displayed) in the effect display device 9 (Also referred to as a symbol) temporarily stops. In addition, in pseudo ream, the production design which usually fluctuates displays (variation display basically) may stop temporarily, the combination of the design which is temporarily stopped in the production display 9, with the combination of the temporary stop design be called. The combination of temporary stop symbols is determined from any of a plurality of chances (hereinafter referred to as "simulated consecutive eyes (simulated consecutive chance eyes)" consisting of a combination of symbols other than a combination of big hit symbols) It should be done. In addition, as the effect to be executed in the variable display, a slip effect may be performed. The term “slip” means effect display in which the symbol is slipped from the predicted stop position immediately before the stop of the symbol in the variable display.

  The pseudo link is an effect such as to ask whether the temporary stop symbol temporarily stops when the pseudo link is executed, and finally the temporary stop symbol does not become a slip pseudo link. It may be determined whether or not to perform preview advance notice effect on condition that such a pseudo interlocking is a fluctuation pattern to be executed. In addition, mode transition is a presentation that asks whether the mode shifts from a normal state to a chance zone with a background change etc. and does not finally shift the mode. It may be determined whether or not to perform preview advance notice effect on condition that such a mode transition rounding is a fluctuation pattern to be executed.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

  In the effect symbol variation start process, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined that the variation display result is to be out (S601). Whether or not it is determined to be out of place is determined, for example, by whether or not a display result 1 designation command is stored in the display result designation command storage area. If it is determined to be out of order, it is checked whether a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern has been received as the fluctuation pattern command (S602). Whether or not the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern is received is determined by, for example, data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  When it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern is received, the display result of out-of-reach is determined as the final stop of the effect pattern using the out-of-pattern determination data table stored in the ROM 102 (S604) , S616. In the off symbol determination data table, numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 are associated with each of a plurality of types of effect symbols.

  In the process of S604, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a symbol corresponding to the extracted numerical data is left and middle, respectively, using the data design table for determining the outlying symbols. , It is determined as a combination of stop symbols that result in the fluctuation display result of the right effect symbols. Thus, when determining the combination of non-reach losing symbols, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number accidentally matches the combination of the big hit symbols, the correction is made to become the combination of the missing symbols (for example, Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by shifting one symbol). Also, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number happens to be the reach symbol, it is corrected so that it becomes a combination of non-reach out-of-out symbols (for example, correction for shifting the right symbol by 1 symbol) and each stop symbol Is determined.

  If it is determined in the process of S602 that it is not a non-reach variation pattern (if it is determined that it is a reach variation pattern), the stop symbol of the rendering symbol constituting the combination of reach symbols is determined (S605), and the process proceeds to S616. In the process of S605, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at predetermined timings, and the symbols corresponding to the random numbers extracted from SR1-1 are used using the data design table for determining the outlying symbols. A symbol corresponding to a random number determined as the stop symbol of each of the left and right effect symbols forming the reach state and corresponding to the value of the counter extracted from SR1-2 is determined as the stop symbol of the middle symbol. Also in this case, when it happens to be a combination of big hit symbols, each stop symbol is determined by correcting (for example, correcting the middle symbol by one symbol) so as to become the combination of the out symbols.

  In addition, when it is not determined to shift in the processing of S601 (when it is determined to be a big hit) (N in S601), the CPU 101 for effect control has a big hit symbol according to the type of the big hit. The stop design of the production design which constitutes combination is decided (S603), it advances to S616.

  In S603, a combination of hit symbols is determined according to the type of the big hit as follows. The type of big hit from among the probability variation big hit and the normal big hit based on which display result specification command of the display result 2 specification command and the display result 3 specification command is stored in the display result specific command storage area If it is determined that it is decided to make a big hit in a definite variation, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of the SR1-1 and the big variation in a big design (for example, left, Using the data table (table for determining the probability of big hit symbol design) with the relationship between the middle and the right with the odd number combination such as "7,7,7" etc., any positive variation big hit symbol from the extracted value Select and decide the combination of Also, when it is determined that it is determined to be a big hit normally, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and a big hit symbol (for example, left, middle, etc. Using the data table (usually a big hit design determination table) in which the right is set to a relation of "4, 4, 4", etc. with an even number of square eyes, a combination of any of the normal big hit symbols from the extraction value Choose and decide. The symbol determined in this manner is used as a final stop symbol which is a variable display result before being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Next, after effect setting processing (S616) for performing processing (for example, processing such as determination of the type of result effect) for setting various effects in the variable display, the process proceeds to S617. The processing content of the effect setting processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In S617, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of effect control patterns. In S617, the symbol variation control pattern table according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and various effect control (rendering operation) patterns designated by the effect control pattern of the effect decided in the process of S616, etc. Among the plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in, one of the effect control patterns corresponding to the designated various effect operation patterns is selected and determined as the use pattern.

  In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 102, for example, the effect in the display area of the effect display device 9 in the period from when fluctuation of the effect design is started to when the finalized design symbol becoming the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Data indicating the control content of the various rendering operations such as the variable display operation of the symbol, the effect display operation in the reach effect, the effect display operation by the effect of the pseudo ream, and the effect display operation in the effect display operation in the advance effect Multiple types of patterns are stored.

  In addition, each design fluctuation control pattern, for example, the production control process timer set value, the production control process timer determination value, the production display control data, the voice control data, the lamp control data, and the variation display of the production symbol The control data for controlling the various rendering operations according to the contents are included, and the contents of the various rendering control, the switching timing of the rendering control, and the like are set in time series.

  Next, a process table corresponding to the effect control pattern selected in S617 is selected (S618). Then, the process timer (effect setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S619).

  When the process of S619 is executed, the rendering device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1) Control of various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect component is started (S620). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, a command is output to VDP 109 in order to display an image (including the effect pattern) on the effect display device 9 in accordance with 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. Further, in order to cause the speaker 27 to output an audio, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70.

  Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation display time specified by the fluctuation pattern command is set in the fluctuation display time timer (S621), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol processing (S802), The effect symbol variation start process is executed (S 622). And, the effect design fluctuation start processing ends.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram showing the variation-correspondence display image determination table in tabular form. The variation-correspondence display image determination table is a table used to determine the variation-correspondence display image in the effect setting process of S616. The variation-correspondence display image determination table is stored in the ROM 102 provided on the effect control board 80. Further, in the variation corresponding display image determination table, the values of the random numbers SR3 (1 to 110 ranges) for determination of the variation corresponding display image are allocated at different rates depending on whether the display result is a big hit or not. ing. As for SR3, the number of random number values allocated to clarify the explanation is shown.

  FIG. 22A is a big hit variation corresponding display image determination table when the display result is a big hit. In the big hit variation corresponding display image determination table, 10 random number values are allocated to the character as a variation corresponding display image corresponding to the variation pattern type of super reach according to the value of SR3 extracted at a predetermined timing, Seventy random number values are allocated to the bar (many), and thirty random numbers are allocated to the bar (small). Further, according to the value of SR3 extracted at a predetermined timing, 80 random numbers are allocated to the coin (many) as a variation corresponding display image corresponding to the variation pattern type of normal reach, and 30 pieces for the coin (small) Random number values are allocated.

  FIG. 22 (B) is a shift-out corresponding display image determination table in the case where the display result is release. In the variation-correspondence display image determination table for outliers, 30 random number values are allocated to the bar (many) as the fluctuation-correspondence display image corresponding to the fluctuation pattern type of super reach according to the value of SR3 extracted at a predetermined timing. There are 80 random numbers assigned to small number of rods. Further, according to the value of SR3 extracted at a predetermined timing, 30 random numbers are allocated to the coin (many) as a variation corresponding display image corresponding to the variation pattern type of normal reach, and 80 pieces to the coin (small). Random number values are allocated. In addition, 110 random number values are allocated to the coin (small) as the fluctuation corresponding display image corresponding to the fluctuation pattern type of the deviation by the value of SR3 extracted at the predetermined timing.

  What is characteristic in the variation-correspondence display image determination table shown in FIG. 22 is that it is displayed as a super reach because it is likely to be a super reach than a normal reach when it is a big hit display result compared to when it is an off display result. It means that the big hit expectation degree of recharacter, the stick (many), the stick (small) is high. Also, when it comes to out-of-page display results, compared to when it comes to big-hit display results, it is more likely to reach normal reach than super reach, so that the big hit expectation of coins (many) and coins (small) displayed in normal reach is low. It is. In addition, in the case of a normal out-of-order display result that does not accompany the reach, a coin (a small amount) with a low hit probability is selected. In the case of a big hit display result, it is easier to select the hot rod (more) out of the hot rod (more) and the lower bar (small) as compared to the case of the off display result. is there. Further, when a big hit display result is obtained, it is easier to select a coin (more) out of the coin (more) and the coin (less) than in the case of the off display result.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an effect setting process (S616) in the effect symbol fluctuation start process. In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process. First, it is determined whether or not the variable display to be executed this time is the pending storage targeted for the advance notice effect (S720). Whether or not the variable display to be executed this time is the pending storage that has been the target of the preview advance notice effect, the contents determined by the advance notice advance effect are stored in the storage area provided in the RAM 103 of the microcomputer 100 for effect control. It is judged by whether or not If it is determined in the pre-read advance notice process that the pre-read advance notice effect is to be executed, the contents of the determined variation-responsive display image, the suggested effect image, and the special mode hold color are stored in the storage area. By confirming the contents of the above, it can be determined whether or not it is the pending storage targeted for the advance notice effect.

  If the variable display to be executed this time is the pending storage for which the previewing preview effect has been targeted (Y in S720), it is set to execute the contents of the fluctuation handling display determined in the previewing process (S721) ), End the process. If the variable display to be executed this time is not the pending storage that has been the target of the advance notice effect (N in S720), it is determined by the fluctuation pattern command etc. whether the current variable display is a big hit or not (S722) ). If the current fluctuation display is a big hit (Y in S722), SR3 is extracted, and a fluctuation corresponding display image is determined by the jackpot fluctuation corresponding display image determination table (S723). If the current fluctuation display is a loss (N in S722), SR3 is extracted, and a fluctuation corresponding display image is determined according to the fluctuation corresponding display image determination table for a loss (S724). After the processing of S723 and S724, the content of the determined variation correspondence display is set to be executed (S725), and the processing is ended.

Second Embodiment
Next, the prefetching advance notice process in the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, a case is described in which the prefetch notice effect is forcibly executed when the prefetch notice effect is not performed for a predetermined period as the prefetch notice. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing pre-reading advance notice processing in the second embodiment. In the prefetch notice process in the second embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 first checks the stored content in the start winning reception command buffer to confirm whether the currently received command is the latest command, and the sum hold is suspended. It is determined whether or not it is at the time of reception of a storage number designation command and a variation type command (command for specifying a variation pattern type at the time of start winning) (S520). If these commands are not in the latest area of the start-up winning reception command buffer (in the area of the start-up winning reception command buffer, the area for storing the last received command (latest command)), the processing is ended. (N of S520). On the other hand, when these commands are received, it is determined whether the number of pending storages including the new pending storage is 2 or more (S521). If the number of pending storages including the new pending storage is less than 2, the processing is ended (N of S521).

  If the number of pending storages including the new pending storage is 2 or more, it is determined whether the new pending storage has a variation pattern of reach (S522). If the new pending storage is not a change pattern of reach, the processing is ended (N of S522). If the new pending storage is a change pattern of reach, SR2 is extracted, and it is determined whether or not to perform the prior notice rendering for the new pending storage according to the prefetch notice rendering execution determination table of FIG. 18 (S523).

  Next, in S524, it is determined whether or not it has been decided to execute the pre-reading advance notice effect. If it is determined that the pre-reading advance notice effect is to be executed (Y in S524), the process proceeds to S525. If it is determined that the prefetch advance notice effect is not to be executed (N in S524), the prefetch count counter (a counter for counting the number of times prefetch preview is not executed due to reach fluctuation) is incremented by 1 (S535). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the prefetch count counter is larger than 8 (determines that the value of the prefetch count counter is larger than 8 if the prefetch notice of reach variation is not continuously executed eight times) (S536). If the value of the preread number counter is smaller than 8, the process is ended (N in S536). If the value of the prefetch count counter is greater than 8, the prefetch count counter is reset (S537). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S525.

  In the process of S525, the current number of pending storages is confirmed, and the execution timing of the suggestion effect is determined (S525). Next, in S526, it is determined whether or not the target pending storage is a big hit (S526). It is determined based on the change type command whether or not the target pending storage is a big hit. If it is determined in S526 that the pending storage of the target is a big hit, SR3 and SR4 are extracted, and a variation corresponding display image and a suggested effect image are displayed according to the big hit use advance notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 19A. The special mode holding color is determined, and the effect content is stored in the storage area (S527). Then, the process proceeds to the process of S530. Further, if it is determined in S526 that the pending storage of the target is out (N in S526), SR3 and SR4 are extracted, and the change is made according to the out-of-the-view prefetch notice effect determination table shown in FIG. The corresponding display image, the suggested effect image, and the special mode holding color are determined, and the effect content is stored in the storage area (S528). Then, the process proceeds to the process of S530.

  In the process of S530, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading advance notice flag is set. If the pre-reading advance notice flag is not set (N in S530), the process proceeds to S533. If the pre-reading notice flag is set, the pre-reading notice flag is reset (S531). Further, the preread number counter is reset (S532). Next, in the process of S533, the pre-reading advance notice flag is set (S533). Further, the preread number counter is set (S534). Then, the process ends.

  As described above, with regard to the fluctuation pattern of reach, when the state in which the pre-reading advance notice is not executed is eight consecutive times, the pre-reading advance notice effect is forcibly executed. Therefore, since the time period in which the prefetch advance notice effect is not executed does not continue for a long time, and the prefetch notice effect is executed a suitable number of times, the effect of the effect on the advance notice effect can be improved. Also, as shown in FIG. 6, since the variation pattern of reach is executed at a constant rate regardless of the number of reservations, whether or not it will be reach regardless of the number of memories of suspension storage even if forced to perform advance notice. Does not change, so it is possible to match the presentation.

  In addition, forced execution of pre-reading advance notice production is not a change pattern of reach, and if all change patterns including non-reach are not performed a predetermined number of times, pre-reading advance notice effect may be forcedly executed. . In such a case, it is desirable to set the pre-read notice effect as a notice with a low hit probability. The preview advance notice effect may be forcibly executed on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed rather than the number of times. Also, the preview advance notice effect may be executed at a rate of 70% or the like instead of the rate of 100%.

Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 17, the expectation degree notification displayed in the red hold display as the pre-reading advance notice effect is notified of the expectation degree by the coin (multiple) in FIG. 17 (e). That is, the degree of expectation for the variable display that is currently executed is notified in a mode in which the degree of expectation is lower than that in the pre-reading advance notice stage. As described above, since it is possible to execute the variation handling display in the variable display corresponding to the pending display of the target in a mode in which the expectation for the big hit display result is reduced from the aspect of the pending display of the target for which the advance notice is performed. It is surprising and can improve interest.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 19, the variation display of the bar (many) having a higher degree of expectation than the coin (slight) with respect to the reserved display displayed in the blue special reserved color with a low hit probability Displayed images may be displayed. In this way, attention can be paid to the difference in the degree of expectation that will be the big hit display result indicated by the change of the change response display, and the interest of the game is improved.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 17, by making the hold display box-shaped and concealing the contents of the hold display, it is possible to make expectations of the contents of the hold display. In addition, since the content of the expectation degree notification after the hiding is canceled by the suggestion effect is suggested, the interest of the game is improved.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 17, since the display mode of the hold display changes after the suggestion effect is performed, the hold display for which the suggestive effect is performed can be distinguished from other hold displays.

  (5) As shown in FIG. 17, by the on-hold display being enlarged and displayed by the suggestion effect, it is possible to clearly indicate which on-hold display is the on-hold display to be the target of the suggestion effect.

  (6) As shown in FIG. 19, a rare character unrelated to an image related to gold, such as a stick or coin, may be displayed as a variation-responsive display image. In this way, it is possible to focus attention on what kind of variation-responsive display will occur in the on-hold display on which the suggestion effect is executed, and the interest of the game is improved.

  (7) A plurality of concealment modes as shown in FIG. 17 can be provided. In this way, it is possible to focus attention on the hiding aspect, and the interest of the game is improved.

  (8) As shown in FIG. 24, in the change pattern of reach, if the advance notice is not performed eight times, the advance notice effect is forcibly executed. Therefore, since the time period in which the prefetch advance notice effect is not executed does not continue for a long time, and the prefetch notice effect is executed a suitable number of times, the effect of the effect on the advance notice effect can be improved. Also, as shown in FIG. 6, since the variation pattern of reach is executed at a constant rate regardless of the number of reservations, whether or not it will be reach regardless of the number of memories of suspension storage even if forced to perform advance notice. Does not change, so it is possible to match the presentation.

Next, modifications and feature points of the embodiment described above will be listed below.
(1) In the embodiment described above, hiding of the concealed reserved display is canceled by displaying the variation corresponding display image 18 e in the variation corresponding display unit 18 d when the variable display of the target is started. It was However, the concealment mode of the hold display may be released before the variable display of the target is started.

  (2) In the embodiment described above, an example is shown in which the hold display is hidden in the normal gaming state (normal mode). However, in the normal mode, a normal hold display that is not hidden may be set, and in the specific effect mode, all of the hold display may be hidden.

  (3) In the embodiment described above, although all of the hold indications are displayed in a concealed manner, not all the hold indications, but only some of the plurality of hold indications are concealed. It may be displayed.

  (4) In the embodiment described above, the concealment of the hold display is a rendering image in which the contents can not be seen by making the hold display box-shaped. However, the hold display may be concealed by covering the display area of the hold display with an accessory such as a movable object (the contents of the hold display may not be visible).

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the hold display of the target is enlarged and displayed when the suggestion effect is performed. However, the suggestion effect may be executed with the normal size without expanding the target hold display.

  (6) In the embodiment described above, the display mode of the hold display has changed after the execution of the suggestion effect. However, the display mode of the hold display may not be changed after the execution of the suggestion effect.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the expectation of the fluctuation corresponding display image corresponding to the fluctuation display of the target may be lower than the expectation of the display mode of the hold display changed after the suggestion effect is performed. However, the degree of expectation of the fluctuation corresponding display image corresponding to the fluctuation display of the target may not be lower than the degree of expectation of the display mode of the hold display after the change. That is, the expectation of the display mode of the hold display after the change may be the same as or the expectation of the fluctuation corresponding display image corresponding to the fluctuation display of the target may be the same.

  (8) In the embodiment described above, when the number of pending storages is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the pending number reduction control is performed in which the variable display time is shortened as compared with the case where the number of pending storages is less than the predetermined number. You may do so. When such a number-of-holds reduction control is executed, for non-reach out-of-out fluctuations, effect patterns for shortening the variable display time (predictive announcement effects, display effects of display images for fluctuation, etc.) and non-shortening of variable display time You may make it provide the effect pattern for.

  (9) In the embodiment described above, the concealment display of the concealment mode is displayed such that the contents are not visible at all. However, the hold display may be performed in such a manner that the silhouette and shape of the contents can be understood to a certain extent.

  (10) In the embodiment described above, in the normal state, the white hold display and the blue or red hold display are performed when the pre-reading advance notice effect is executed. However, a plurality of pending displays may be facilitated based on the jackpot expectation. In addition, an effect that suggests that the display mode of the pending display changes may be performed. In such a case, the white hold display may be blinked to indicate that the hold display changes.

  (11) In the embodiment described above, the display color of the hold may be changed without executing the suggested effect at the time of the start winning or the shift of the hold.

  (12) In the embodiment described above, the rare character image, which is an image unrelated to gold, is displayed as the variation-responsive display image. However, instead of such a character, characters may be displayed as "superheat" or the like. In addition, the display not related to gold may be displayed not only at the time of a big hit but also at the time of out-of-date fluctuation.

  (13) In the embodiment described above, the CPU for effect control 101 determines that the prefetch advance notice effect is executed only when the number of pending storages including the new pending storage is two or more. However, it is also possible to determine the change time of the hold memory instead of the number of hold memories, and execute the advance notice effect on condition that the execution time of the advance notice effect or the suggestion effect can be secured.

  (14) In the embodiment described above, the effect of enlarging the hold display is performed, whereby the suggestion effect of viewing the contents of the hold display of the concealment mode is executed. However, a failure effect may be provided in which the contents can not be seen when enlarged display.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, in the case of a low expectation fluctuation such as misplacement, a white hold display is performed and a fluctuation corresponding display image is displayed with a low expectation coin (small) . However, in the case of a fluctuation with a low degree of expectation, control may be performed so as not to display the fluctuation corresponding display image.

  (16) In the embodiment described above, as the display mode of the concealment display of the hold display, the display mode in which all of the images capable of specifying the degree of expectation in the hold display are concealed is shown. It may be displayed in a hidden manner. For example, the hold display may be hidden in a display mode in which a part of the image capable of specifying the degree of expectation is hidden. In addition, when an image capable of specifying the degree of expectation is configured by a combination of the type of the image and the number of images (for example, the above-mentioned coin, etc.) May hide (type of image). Also, for example, for an image in which a common character has different types of specific items (images capable of specifying an expectation), such as a display that hides some images called specific items and does not hide common characters. Although the image which can specify the degree of expectation may be hidden, the hold display may be concealed in a display manner in which other images are not hidden.

  (17) In the embodiment described above, as a suggestive effect that suggests the degree of expectation of the variable display corresponding to the pending display, an effect that does not leave an image that is once suggested and displayed is displayed (after the effect of seeing through the inside of the extended display pending display Although the enlarged display is erased to change the color of the hold display, the present invention is not limited to this, and an effect may be displayed in which an image once suggested is left as the hold display. In addition, as a suggestion effect that suggests the degree of expectation of the variable display corresponding to the pending display, the so-called false effect of displaying an image with a high degree of expectation of becoming a big hit although the expectation of becoming a big hit is not very high in practice. It may be executed.

  (18) In the embodiment described above, when the variation is started in order to notify the microcomputer for effect control of the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the variation display time and the type of reach effect and the presence or absence of pseudo run 1 Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, when notified by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer is the first command before reaching reach, such as presence or absence of pseudo sequence, presence or absence of slip effect (so-called second if it does not reach) Send a command indicating the fluctuation display time and fluctuation mode before stop, and the second command after reaching reach such as reach type and re-lottery effect (if it does not reach, so-called second It is also possible to transmit a command indicating fluctuation display time or fluctuation mode after stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable display time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer is notified of the fluctuation display time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer selects a specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. May be When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after sending the first command, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the next timer interrupt) And the second command may be sent. In addition, the fluctuation | variation aspect shown by each command is not necessarily limited to this example, It can change suitably also about the order to transmit. In this way, by notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data which has to be stored as the fluctuation pattern command. As described above, in the configuration in which the variation pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands, the determination result of the display result by the effect process at the time of winning in the second command after transmitting the first command, Alternatively, pre-reading determination information such as the variation pattern type may be transmitted, and effects of pre-reading notice may be executed based on the reception of the second command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 9 effect display devices, 1 pachinko gaming machine, 560 microcomputers for game control, 100 microcomputers for effect control, 18c combined hold storage display, 18d Display unit, 18e Fluctuation display image.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing variable display and capable of controlling in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Holding storage means for storing information on a variable display not yet started as holding storage;
Hold display means for performing a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means;
And a fluctuation handling display means for carrying out a fluctuation handling display indicating the degree of expectation for the fluctuation display during execution of the fluctuation display.
It is possible to execute an effect that changes the mode of the hold display to indicate the degree of expectation for the variable display corresponding to the hold display,
The aspect which suggests the degree of expectation in the fluctuation corresponding display is different from the aspect which suggests the degree of expectation in the hold display after changing the aspect of the hold display,
The mode of the hold display is a predetermined mode capable of suggesting the degree of expectation for the variable display corresponding to the hold display, and the content regarding the expectation degree suggestion for the variable display corresponding to the hold display unlike the predetermined mode. There is a concealment aspect to conceal,
It is possible to change the mode of the hold display from the predetermined mode to the concealment mode based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
Wherein performs the hold display in hiding mode state, and are executable at greater aspect than aspects of the hold display announcement attraction to notice contents related expectations suggestion of variable display corresponding to the hold display,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein when the preview effect of the aspect larger than the aspect of the suspension display is performed , the variation display of the second aspect smaller than the variation display of the first aspect is performed .

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