JP6619134B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied after the game medium passes through the start area provided in the game area, and is determined in advance as a display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is displayed.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine in which a display state of a hold display is changed by a predetermined character acting on the hold display in a look-ahead effect in which the display mode of the image display device changes (for example, Patent Documents). 1).

JP 2011-104216 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, when an effect that a predetermined character acts on hold display is executed, the player will be aware in advance that the mode of the hold display will change, so the interest will be reduced. There is a problem that it ends up.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such a problem, and a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in interest due to a player knowing in advance which mode of hold display changes. The purpose is to provide.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of performing variable display and controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player,
The hold display corresponding to the variable display that is not yet started, the normal mode (e.g., normal mode), or the normal special embodiment different from the embodiment (for example, special aspects) more visible hold display unit by (e.g., summed Holding storage display section 18c),
Before the variable display corresponding to the hold display is started, the prefetch notice effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 101 shown in FIG. A part for executing a pre-reading notice effect for changing the hold display from the normal mode to the special mode by executing the production symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 27 after executing S67108 to S67112 of the pre-reading effect determination process shown in FIG.
Inhibition effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 101 shown in FIG. 20) can execute an inhibition effect (for example, a concealment effect) that makes it difficult or impossible for the player to visually recognize at least a part of the plurality of held displays. A part that executes a concealment effect for concealing the hold display with an object by executing the processing during the effect design variation shown),
A corresponding effect executing means for executing an effect corresponding to the variable display being executed;
With
The inhibition effect execution means can execute a plurality of types of inhibition effects with different numbers of hold display that are difficult or impossible to see (for example, a concealment effect of a partially concealment pattern and a concealment effect of a full concealment pattern can be executed) ),
The rate at which the advantageous state is controlled or the rate at which the special effect is changed in the prefetching notice effect differs depending on whether the inhibition effect is executed or not (for example, as shown in the modification of FIG. 37). The ratio of non-hidden pattern, partial concealment pattern, full concealment pattern, and special concealment pattern is different between “no special mode change” and “special mode change”, compared to the case where the concealment effect is not executed. , When the concealment effect is executed, it is more likely to change to a special mode)
When there is a hold display displayed according to the special mode , the execution ratio of the inhibition effect is higher than when there is no hold display displayed according to the special mode .
According to this feature, the hold display is changed in a state in which the hold display is difficult to be visually recognized by the player due to the inhibition effect, so that the player can determine which hold display mode changes from the normal mode to the special mode. It is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to being recognized in advance.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The inhibition effect execution means (for example, the portion that executes the concealment effect in which the on-hold display is concealed by the effect by the effect control CPU 101 executing the effect symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 20) in the prefetch notice effect. There is a case where an effect (for example, concealment effect) is executed and a case where it is not executed (for example, when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less, the concealment effect is not executed, and when the number of reserved memories is 2 or more, the concealed effect is performed. Run)
The ratio of the specific display result (for example, the big hit symbol) or the ratio of changing to the second mode (for example, the special mode) differs depending on whether the inhibition effect is performed or not (for example, FIG. 37). As shown in the modification example, the ratio of determining the non-hiding pattern, the partial hiding pattern, the total hiding pattern, and the special hiding pattern is different between “no special mode change” and “the special mode change”. The possibility that the concealment effect is executed is more likely to change to a special mode than the case where the effect is not executed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, attention can be paid to whether or not the inhibition effect is executed, so that interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1,
The inhibition effect execution means (for example, the part that executes the concealment effect in which the on-hold display is concealed by the effect control CPU 101 executing the effect symbol changing process shown in FIG. 20) is a plurality of types (for example, partial concealment). Pattern, all concealment pattern, special concealment pattern) can be performed (for example, concealment effect),
Depending on the type of the inhibition effect, the ratio of the specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) or the ratio of changing to the second mode (for example, special mode) differs (for example, the pre-reading effect pattern determination shown in FIG. 25). In the table, the ratio of the special concealment pattern determined is higher when the latest winning judgment result is a big hit)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, attention can be paid to the type of inhibition effect to be executed, so that interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1, and means 2,
The inhibition effect execution means (for example, the part that executes the concealment effect that conceals the hold display with the object by the effect control CPU 101 executing the effect symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 20) is difficult to view or cannot be visually recognized. A plurality of inhibition effects with different release timings (for example, the partial concealment pattern has the shortest execution time, the total concealment pattern has a longer execution time than the partial concealment pattern, and Special concealment pattern has a long execution time)
The rate of change to the second mode (for example, the special mode) varies depending on the release timing (for example, in the prefetch effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25, when the latest winning determination result is a big hit. The ratio of determining the special concealment pattern is high).
According to this feature, attention can be paid to the release timing for releasing the difficulty of visual recognition or the inability to visually recognize, so that interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 3,
When variable display of the identification information (for example, special symbol or effect symbol) is started, the variable display corresponding hold display that displays the hold display corresponding to the variable display as the variable display corresponding hold display (for example, active hold display) Means (for example, a portion for displaying the active hold display to be the subject of the variable display in the hold box 18d),
During execution of variable display of the identification information, depending on whether the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol), the mode of the variable display corresponding hold display is specified (for example, , Variable display corresponding effect executing means for executing a variable display corresponding effect (for example, active hold effect) (for example, the effect control CPU 101 for effect control variation start processing shown in FIG. 27). After executing S1809 to S1810, a part for performing the effect symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 29),
Further comprising
The inhibition effect execution means (for example, the portion that executes the concealment effect that conceals the hold display with the object by the effect control CPU 101 executing the effect symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 20) is the variable display corresponding effect execution means. When the variable display-corresponding effect is executed, it is possible to execute the inhibition effect that makes the variable display-corresponding on-hold display difficult or invisible (for example, the effect control CPU 101 uses the effect symbol variation shown in FIG. 27). (The execution of the concealment effect can be determined in S1809 of the start process)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, attention is paid to whether the hold display changes or the variable display hold display changes by changing the variable display hold display in a state in which it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the obstruction effect. Since it can be played, the interest of the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 4,
When variable display of the identification information (for example, special symbol or effect symbol) is started, the variable display corresponding hold display that displays the hold display corresponding to the variable display as the variable display corresponding hold display (for example, active hold display) Means (for example, a portion for displaying the active hold display to be the subject of the variable display in the hold box 18d),
During execution of variable display of the identification information, depending on whether the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol), the mode of the variable display corresponding hold display is specified (for example, , Variable display corresponding effect executing means for executing a variable display corresponding effect (for example, active hold effect) (for example, the effect control CPU 101 for effect control variation start processing shown in FIG. 27). After executing S1809 to S1810, a part for performing the effect symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 29),
Further comprising
The inhibition effect execution means (for example, the portion that executes the concealment effect in which the effect control CPU 101 executes the effect symbol changing process shown in FIG. 20 to conceal the hold display with the object) displays the variable display corresponding hold display. The inhibition effect (for example, the concealment effect of the special concealment pattern) that makes it difficult to view or cannot be visually recognized, and the inhibition effect that makes it difficult to view or cannot see only the hold display without including the variable display corresponding hold display (for example, (E.g., the concealment effect of the partial concealment pattern or the entire concealment pattern) can be executed (for example, in step S67111 of the prefetch effect determination process shown in FIG. Of these, after determining the concealment effect of one of the effect patterns, the effect symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 29 is performed. Possible is running the concealment director Te)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, both of the inhibition effect that is difficult to view or cannot be visually recognized including the variable display corresponding hold display, and the inhibition effect that makes it difficult to view or cannot see only the hold display without including the variable display compatible hold display. Since it is executed, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which inhibition effect is executed, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the determination result designation command at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a winning time determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch effect determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows a prefetch effect execution determination table and a final display mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the prefetch effect change timing determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the prefetch effect pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for active reservation effect aspect change determination, and the table for active reservation effect aspect concealment determination. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the prefetch effect based on a partial concealment pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the prefetch effect based on all the concealment patterns. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the prefetch effect based on a special concealment pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the prefetch effect performed after a multiple times of shift. It is explanatory drawing which shows the time chart at the time of concealment production execution. It is explanatory drawing which shows the final display mode determination table in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the prefetch effect pattern determination table in a modification.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart according to the present embodiment, for example, a portion described as “Step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

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

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

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

  A first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as identification information is provided on the left side of the top of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. A second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b that variably displays a second special symbol as identification information is provided on the right side of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

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

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

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

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) When the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 that opens and closes only the second start winning opening 14 is provided. Any of the start winning ports 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball device that performs an opening / closing operation.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The nail arrangement around the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  Below the first special symbol display 8a, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed 4. There is provided a first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a composed of two indicators (for example, LEDs). The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. For example, this is realized by executing a display control process in a display control process (S22) of a timer interrupt process to be described later.

  Below the second special symbol display 8b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. For example, this is realized by executing a display control process in a display control process (S22) of a timer interrupt process to be described later.

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is provided a total pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number (total number of pending pending storage) that is the sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count. ing. In this embodiment, on the total hold storage display unit 18c, the hold displays corresponding to the first hold memory and the second hold memory are displayed side by side in the order of winning to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. The

  Further, in the present embodiment, a hold box 18d is provided on the left side of the combined hold storage display portion 18c. The hold box 18d displays a hold display (active hold display) that is a target of the change display when the change display is started. Yes. In addition, being subject to variable display means that it is subject to production related to variable display during the period from the start of variable display to the time when the variable display corresponding to the next reserved memory is started. Show. The active hold display may have the same display mode as the hold display, and the active hold display may be partially in common with the hold display and may have a different shape. For example, the active hold display has the same color as the hold display, but may have a different shape. Further, in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the active hold display having the same shape and the same color as the hold display is displayed at the first time point displayed in the hold box 18d. In addition, in the following description, active hold may be collectively called hold display. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, an active hold effect is performed in which the display mode of the active hold display displayed in the hold box 18d is changed.

  In addition, it may be made to display in the aspect which can recognize whether it is the 1st reservation memory or the 2nd reservation memory in the total reservation memory display part 18c (for example, the 1st reservation memory is displayed in red) The second reserved memory may be displayed in blue). Further, instead of the total reserved memory display unit 18c, a first reserved memory display unit that displays the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit that displays the second reserved memory number may be provided. Good.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. The display of the effect symbol as a symbol for “for” is variably displayed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start time and end time of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the variable display period is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  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 apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. Further, in the probability variation state where the probability of being determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 The opening time becomes longer and the number of opening times is increased. That is, the game ball is controlled to be in a high base state that is controlled so as to make it easier for the game ball to start and win (that is, the variable display execution conditions in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily established). Transition. Further, in this embodiment, even in the short time state (the game state in which the special symbol variable display time is shortened), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 becomes long and the number of times of opening is increased.

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display unit 10 shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 is a hit symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state where it is easy to start a winning (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is won increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  Also, by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, the variation time of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, so that effective start winnings are likely to occur. The possibility that a big hit game is played increases.

  Furthermore, by making transitions to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it is easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state).

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27R and 27L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7. Also, a prize ball LED 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28b, and a ball cut LED 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 28c. . The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25 are examples of effects light emitters provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

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

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends and starts). When the condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

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

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

  The random number circuit 503 includes a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit value selection setting function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 (an ID number assigned to each product of the game control microcomputer 560) stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54. The numerical data obtained in this way is set as the initial value of the numerical data that the random number circuit 503 updates. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads the numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and the effect symbol Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a big hit display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a big hit. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

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

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer is output when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). A clear signal (not shown) indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying 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. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

  The effect control board 80 has an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( An effect control command is received in response to the effect control INT signal. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  Further, the RAM included in the production control microcomputer 100 is a backup RAM as a nonvolatile storage means, part of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. In other words, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part of the contents of the RAM included in the production control microcomputer 100 for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). Is preserved. In particular, at least data indicating the game state (probability change state flag and time reduction state flag described later) is stored in the backup RAM. However, in this embodiment, the value of the time reduction number counter for counting the number of fluctuations after the shift to the time reduction state described later is not stored in the backup RAM.

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

  The effect control CPU 101 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU 101 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 101.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal input from the relay board 77 are first input to an input driver (not shown) on the effect control board 80. As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit is installed.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via an output port (not shown). In addition, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to an LED driver (not shown). The LED driver supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to a voice synthesis IC (not shown) via an input driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects according to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs to the speakers 27R and 27L an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume. Control data corresponding to the sound number data is stored in the sound data ROM connected to the speech synthesis IC. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time-series manner in a predetermined period (for example, a changing period of the effect design).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. In the main board 31, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 560 is activated, and the CPU 56 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 56 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 55 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 560 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 56 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 56 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  CPU56 which performed such game control main processing will perform the timer interruption process of S20-S34 shown in FIG. 10, if the interruption request signal from CTC is received and an interruption request | requirement is received. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to the winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol and the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. 2 Perform variable display of special symbols.

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

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of S21 to S33 (excluding S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Eventually, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the effect display device 9.

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

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

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, the variable display result is “displacement”, and the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the effect design does not involve the reach state, the short non-reach and non-reach shift Is prepared. In addition, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the staging pattern is accompanied by the reach state, normal deviation, pseudo-ream 1 normal deviation, super-relief, pseudo-ream 2 super-off and pseudo-ream Three supermarkets are prepared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 3, in the variation pattern accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-continuous, when the pseudo-continuous 1 normal deviation is used, the re-variation is performed once. In addition, in the variation pattern accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-continuous, when the deviation from the super-continuous 2 super is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, in the case of using the deviation from the pseudo-continuation 3 supermarket among the variation patterns accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-continuation, the re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation means that the variable display of the effect symbol is executed again after temporarily stopping the effect symbol that is once deviated from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. . Also, among the variation patterns shown in FIG. 3, the shortened non-reach deviation is a variation pattern for shortening that has a shorter variation time than the non-reach deviation provided corresponding to the non-reach deviation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol becomes a normal big hit or a probable big hit, the normal pattern, the pseudo series 1 per super series, the pseudo series, Two supermarkets and three pseudo-supermarkets are available. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, in the case of using one normal per pseudo-continuation among the variation patterns accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-continuous, the re-variation is performed once. In addition, among the variation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the per-ream 2 supermarket is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the variation patterns accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effects, the re-variation is performed three times when the per-simultaneous three supermarkets are used.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, a special hit is prepared as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol suddenly becomes a big hit or a small hit.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of super reach with pseudo-ream (three times), the variation occurs. The time is fixed at 40 seconds, and the fluctuation time is fixed at 25 seconds in the case of super reach without pseudo-ream). The variation time may be varied according to the number of reserved storage. For example, even when the same type of super reach is involved, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Further, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When performing variable display of two special symbols, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, separate tables are prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4 are used. A variation pattern determination table may be prepared), and a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number to vary the variation time.

  Further, in this embodiment, the game time is configured so that the variation time is different between the normal state and the short time state (in the example shown in FIG. The determination value is set so that the ratio of selecting “shortened non-reach out” that has a shorter variation time than other variation patterns is set as shown in FIG. 6), but is not limited thereto. Even in the normal state (or in the short time state), the variation time may be different (that is, the rate of selection of the variation pattern with a short variation time is different) according to the total number of pending storage. For example, the variation time may be shortened (that is, the rate at which a variation pattern having a short variation time is selected increases) as the total number of pending storage increases. Further, for example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time is varied according to the first number of reserved memories (that is, the ratio at which the variable pattern with the short variable time is selected is varied). Alternatively, in the case of performing the variation display of the second special symbol, the variation time is varied according to the second reserved memory number (that is, the proportion of variation patterns having a short variation time is selected). You may do it. In this case, separate tables are prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4 are used. A variation pattern determination table may be prepared), and a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number to vary the variation time.

  When configured to use a different variation pattern determination table depending on the number of reserved storage, for example, the variation pattern determination table used when the display result is out of order and the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more is Compared to the variation pattern determination table used when the number of memories is 0 to 2, determination values are assigned so that the ratio of reach (normal reach, super reach) is reduced. In addition, the variation pattern determination table used when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more has a determination value that increases the rate at which “shortened non-reach out” is selected that has a shorter variation time than other variation patterns. Is set. As a result, the average fluctuation time can be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases, and a situation where the variable display operating rate is reduced can be prevented as much as possible.

  The fluctuation pattern determination table used when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more and the variation pattern determination table used when the total number of pending storages is 0 to 2 have specific effects (for example, super reach). ) Is assigned a common determination value (for example, 950 to 997). Therefore, regardless of the total number of pending storage (that is, even if the variation pattern determination table to be used is different), at the time of starting winning, as long as the value of the extracted random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) is confirmed, a specific effect (for example, It can be easily determined in advance whether or not it is accompanied by (super reach). Therefore, prior to the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize, it can be notified that a specific effect (for example, super reach) is accompanied (for example, an effect control command indicating that effect is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100). This is realized by executing an effect such as a pre-reading effect in the effect control microcomputer 100 that has transmitted and received the effect control command), and can enhance the interest in the game.

  In addition, although the case where the allocation of the determination value is different is shown for two types of the total pending storage number being 0 to 2 or 3 or more, for example, according to the total pending storage number Further, the assignment may be changed in a stepwise manner. In this case, for example, the fluctuation pattern determination table for the total pending storage number 0, 1 and the fluctuation pattern determination table for the total pending storage number 2, the total pending storage number 3 and the total pending storage number 4 May be prepared in advance, and determination values may be assigned to fluctuation patterns with reach and fluctuation patterns of shortening fluctuations, and may be varied in stages.

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

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined as any variation pattern included in the variation pattern determination table using a variation pattern determination random number (random 3).

  In S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 10, the game control microcomputer 560 counts the counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1) and the random number for determination per ordinary symbol (4). Up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 5A is a jackpot determination value.

  5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value shown in FIG. 5B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), the values shown in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. In addition, the numerical values described in FIGS. 5B and 5C are small hit determination values.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (a normal big hit, a probability variation big hit, and a sudden probability variation big hit described later). When the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, it is determined that the special symbol is to be a small hit. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when using the small hit determination table (second special symbol), a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

  FIGS. 5D and 5E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 5 (D) determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. FIG. 5E shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the hold memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, based on a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, the jackpot type is determined as “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5D and 5E, 10 determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). 3 is assigned to the jackpot type determination table 131b for “sudden probability change big hit” (a ratio of 3/40). Will suddenly be determined to be a promising big hit). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first winning symbol 13 is started and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second winning symbol 14 is started and won and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie, It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed. Note that the determination values set in the table are different from each other and are not assigned redundantly.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5D and 5E, as the first specific gaming state to which a predetermined amount of gaming value is given, there are two rounds of sudden probability change big hits and more than the gaming value. The case where 15 rounds of big hit (probable big hit or normal big hit) is determined as the second specific gaming state to which the amount of gaming value is given will be explained. However, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, Although the case where it is determined to be one specific gaming state is shown, the gaming value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the gaming value is determined. Also good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per game during the big hit may be determined as the gaming value. In addition, for example, even if the same 15 round big hits, the first specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening once per round and the second specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening multiple times per round It may be prepared to increase the gaming value of the second specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in any case of the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the first specific gaming state) In the case of the second specific gaming state, there is an undigested round remaining), and it is possible to execute an effect in such a manner as to inquire whether or not the jackpot continues further. And in the case of the first specific gaming state, all the 15 rounds have been finished internally, so the big hit game is finished, and in the case of the second specific gaming state, there remains an undigested round internally. For this reason, the jackpot game may be continued (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the bonus hit of 15 times).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5D and 5E, the types of jackpots include “normal jackpot”, “probability variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”.

  The “probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, it is changed to the probable change state and the short time state also. (See S170 and S171 described later). After the transition to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see S134 described later).

  Further, the “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state and is not shifted to the promiscuous state after the big hit gaming state is ended, but is shifted only to the short-time state (see S167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, the time reduction state is maintained until the execution of the variable symbol special display and the effect symbol display is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) (see S142 to S145 described later). In this embodiment, after the shift to the time reduction state, the time reduction state also ends when a big hit occurs before the execution of the predetermined number of variable displays is ended (see S134 described later).

  In addition, “suddenly promising big hit” means that the number of times of opening the big winning opening is smaller than in “probable big hit” or “normal big hit” (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 second is allowed twice). Is a big hit. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In this embodiment, after the two-round jackpot gaming state is finished, the state is shifted to the probability changing state (in this embodiment, the state is shifted to the probability changing state and also to the short time state. S170, which will be described later). (See S171). After the transition to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see S134 described later).

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of “small hit”, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, and the big hit gaming state by “suddenly probable big hit” Similar control is performed. In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the opening of the big winning opening twice, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained (described later). S147 to S151). By doing so, it is made impossible to recognize whether it is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, and the interest of the game is improved.

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

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 54. The variation pattern determination table is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number for random pattern determination (random 3) according to the type of jackpot or gaming state. is there. When the extracted random 3 (1 to 997) value matches the data (determination value) assigned to each fluctuation pattern, the CPU 56 changes the fluctuation pattern to a pattern corresponding to the matching judgment value of the fluctuation pattern. decide. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the ratio of determination values assigned to each variation pattern is shown. For example, when it is determined that the variable display result is “out” in the normal gaming state (“out” field in FIG. 6), the determination value corresponding to the random value 3 (1 to 997) is set. 50% of them are set to the fluctuation pattern “non-reach”. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 6, each value set in the variation pattern determination table has a variable display result of “out of”, “out of phase (short time)”, “normal big hit / probable big hit” or “sudden probability big hit / In the case of “small hit”, the ratio determined to the associated variation pattern is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 6, for example, when it is determined that the variable display result is “out” in the normal gaming state (“out” field in FIG. 6), among a plurality of types of variation patterns, The ratio determined as “non-reach out” is the highest, and the ratio determined as “pseudo-continuous 3 super out” is the lowest. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variable display result is “out” in the time reduction state (the “out (time reduction)” field in FIG. 6), unlike the “out” field, The determination value is assigned such that the ratio of “reach out of shortened non-reach” is high without being determined as “reach out of reach”. By setting in this way, a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time can be easily selected in the short time state.

  In addition, when it is determined that the variable display result is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” (“normal big hit / probable big hit” field in FIG. 6), The determination values are assigned such that the ratio determined to be “per pseudo-series 3 super” is the highest and the ratio determined to be “per pseudo-normal 1 normal” is the lowest. That is, in the “ordinary big hit / probable big hit” field, the fluctuation pattern having the larger number of pseudo-continuations among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effects is easily selected. Therefore, in the pseudo-continuous effect, the expectation that the variable display result is a big hit is higher when the number of pseudo-reams is larger. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 6, the fluctuation pattern with normal reach (normal deviation, quasi-ream 1 normal deviation, per normal and quasi-ream 1 normal) is a fluctuation pattern with super reach (super detachment, pseudo-ream 2 super deviation). In addition, the variable display result is more easily selected as “out of” than in the case of quasi-continuous 3 super detachment, per super, quasi-continuous 2 super, and quasi-continuous 3 super. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern with super reach (super off, quasi-continuous 2 super out, quasi-continuous 3 super out, per super, quasi-continuous 2 super, and quasi-continuous 3 super per) fluctuation pattern with normal reach (normal off) This is more likely to be selected when the variable display result is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” than “pseudo continuous 1 normal, per normal and pseudo normal per 1”. Therefore, in this embodiment, the variation pattern with super reach has a higher expectation that the variable display result will be a big hit than the variation pattern with normal reach.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 6, when it is determined that the variable display result is “sudden probability change big hit” or “small hit” (the “sudden probability change big hit / small hit” field in FIG. 6), The fluctuation pattern is determined as “special hit”.

  7 and 8 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable symbol display. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 3, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

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

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

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

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

  Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (winning time determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning time determination result. In this embodiment, in the winning determination process (see FIG. 14), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines which variation pattern is to be obtained when starting winning. Then, a value for specifying the variation pattern as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the determination result specifying result command at the time of winning, and control (transmission setting) for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the winning determination result designation command. As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, a value is set in the EXT data and a winning determination result designation command is transmitted according to which variation pattern is determined at the time of starting winning. For example, when it is determined that the variation pattern is “out of shortened non-reach” at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, a winning with “01 (H)” set in the EXT data is set. A time determination result designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern is “special hit” at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, a winning having “13 (H)” set in the EXT data is set. A time determination result designation command is transmitted.

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

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). The jackpot start designation command includes a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start designation 2 designation command, and a small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot start designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of the big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that the jackpot game is normally a big jackpot (a jackpot end 1 designation command: an ending 1 designation command). is there. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that it is a probable big hit (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command). is there. Command A 303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 3 designation command) that designates the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is a normal state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is a time-short state (not including the probability variation state). Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a probability change state.

  Command C0XX (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number designation command) for designating the first reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the first reserved storage number. Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number designation command) that designates the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C1XX (H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. To do.

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

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

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol. An effect display that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when controlling the effect parts such as the device 9.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 or if the game ball is inserted into the second start winning opening 14. If the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that a winning has been made, that is, if a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 has occurred, the start opening switch passing process is performed. Are executed (S311 and S312). Then, any one of S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes of S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

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

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

  Special symbol changing process (S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to S304. Update to the corresponding value (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (S304): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. Further, control (transmission setting) for transmitting the symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S308 (8 in this example). When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S300 (in this example, 0). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

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

  Large winning opening open process (S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control (transmission setting) for transmitting an effect control command of round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process of confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to S305. When all rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S307 (7 in this example).

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

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

  Small hit release processing (S309): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S308 (8 in this example). When all the rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

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

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (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 on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S1222.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1213) and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1214). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (S1215).

  In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13), data indicating “first” is set, When the second start port switch 14a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the second start winning port 14), data indicating “second” is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 13 a is turned on in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area), and the first 2 When the start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

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

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 13B) ( S1216). In the processing of S1216, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, or a big hit type determination random number (random 1 and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3)) that is a software random number is extracted and stored. Note that the fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start opening switch passage process (at the time of start winning), but the first special symbol fluctuation starts. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 obtains a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later. You may make it extract directly.

  FIG. 13B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 13B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation. A random number for pattern determination (random 3) is stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process in which a variation display result and a variation pattern when the variation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed are determined in advance at the starting winning (S1217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the first reserved memory number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the first reserved memory number counter. Based on the determination result, control (transmission setting) for transmitting the winning determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1218).

  By executing the processing of S1218, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a high probability state, a high base state, or a big hit gaming state), the CPU 56 Every time a start winning is made in the 1 start winning opening 13, both the first reserved memory number designation command and the winning determination result designation command are always transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display or the second special symbol variation display is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. However, it may be configured to preferentially execute the variable display of either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it is easy to start winning at the second starting winning port 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15 and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. The variable display may be executed with priority. In this case, the process of S1215 can be omitted, and the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) shown in FIG. Further, in this case, the CPU 56 is not in the high base state (when the time reduction flag is not set), and when the winning is based on the starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 on condition that the big hit game is not being played. The determination process (S1217) may be performed. In other words, if the condition is not satisfied, the execution of the winning determination process (S1217) is limited, and a pre-reading effect for notifying that the display result of the specific variable display becomes a big hit or super reach (details will be described later Yes) may not be executed. In the configuration in which the display of the variation of the second special symbol is performed with priority, in a game state in which it is easy to start the winning at the second starting winning port 14, the variation of the first special symbol based on the starting winning at the first starting winning port 13 Since the display may continue to be postponed, there is a possibility that even if the pre-reading effect is executed, a state in which the change display of the notice target is not executed easily occurs. However, by restricting the execution of the winning determination process (S1217), it is possible to prevent the pre-reading effect from being executed based on the start winning winning at the first start winning opening 13, and avoid such a state. Can do. In addition, by limiting the winning determination process during a high base state or a big win game, it is possible to prevent a game from being played in a state where it can be recognized that a stored memory that is a big win is stored. Whether or not a big hit game is being played is confirmed, for example, by the value of a special symbol process flag. In this case, the CPU 56 determines that the big hit game is being played when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 to 7. Also, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 side always performs a determination process at the time of winning, and the effect control microcomputer 100 side determines whether the game is in a high base state or whether it is a big hit game, The execution of the pre-reading effect may be limited.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is on (S1222). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (S1223). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 13B) (see FIG. 13B). S1227). In the processing of S1227, random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, big hit type determination random number (random 1) and variation pattern determination random number (random 3) that are software random numbers are extracted and stored. Stored in the area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the second reserved memory number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the second reserved memory number counter. Based on the determination result, control (transmission setting) for transmitting a winning determination result specifying command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1229).

  By executing the processing of S1229, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a high probability state, a high base state, or a big hit gaming state), the CPU 56 2 Each time the start winning prize 14 is won, both the second reserved memory number designation command and the winning determination result designation command are always transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the winning determination process in S1217 and S1218. In the winning determination process, 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 confirmed whether or not to perform (S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, determining the type of big hit or changing the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing In addition to that, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, before the change display based on the start winning is started, By executing the winning determination process, it is confirmed in advance which variation pattern is to be obtained. By doing so, the variation pattern is predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and, as will be described later, based on the determination result at the time of winning, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs a big hit or super A pre-reading effect is announced in advance of reaching a reach.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (N in S220), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is the probability change state is set. (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 time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays may be executed after confirming whether or not the state is surely changed in S221 at the time of the start winning, until the start of the variation display based on the start winning actually. is there. For this reason, the game state has changed between the time when the winning prize is confirmed in S221 and the time when the fluctuation display based on the starting prize is actually started (for example, before the start of fluctuation). When a probable big hit occurs, the normal state changes to the probable state.) Therefore, the gaming state determined in S221 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see S61 to be described later) do not necessarily match.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in S222), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227, and FIG. The small hit determination value shown in (C) is compared and it is confirmed whether or not they match (S223). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process (see S1217) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), the CPU 56 (see FIG. 5). It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in B). Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning determination process (see S1228) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), it is shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol).

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in S223), the CPU 56 performs a process of determining the current gaming state (S224). In this embodiment, in S224, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is a certain change state or a short time state (specifically, whether or not a short time flag is set). It should be noted that a plurality of variable displays are executed after confirming whether or not the state of probability change or short-time state is in S224 at the time of starting winning, until the start of changing display based on the starting winning actually. there is a possibility. For this reason, the game state has changed between the time when the start winning is confirmed in S224 whether or not the state is a probable change state or the time-shortening state and the time when the variable display based on the start winning is actually started (for example, If a probable big hit occurs before the start of fluctuation, the normal state changes to the probable state.) Therefore, the gaming state determined in S224 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see S61 to be described later) are not necessarily the same.

  Then, the CPU 56 selects a field of the variation pattern determination table according to the determination result of S224 (S225). Specifically, when the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is a certain change state or a short-time state, the CPU 56 selects the “out (short-time)” field of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. When it is determined that the gaming state is the normal state, the “missing” field of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y in S223), the CPU 56 selects the “suddenly probable big hit / small hit” field of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. (S226).

  When 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. (S227). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process (see S1217) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), the CPU 56 (see FIG. 5). Using the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a shown in D), it is determined whether the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “probable variation jackpot” or “sudden probability variation jackpot”. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when a winning determination process (see S1228) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), it is shown in FIG. The big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b is used to determine whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit”.

  Then, the CPU 56 selects a field of the variation pattern determination table according to the jackpot type determined in S227. (S228). Specifically, when the CPU 56 determines “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, it selects the “normal big hit / probable big hit” field of the variation pattern determination table. If it is determined that “sudden probability change big hit”, the “sudden probability change big hit / small hit” field of the variation pattern determination table is selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern using the variation pattern determination table field set in S225, S226, and S228 and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) extracted in S1216 and S1227 (S229).

  Then, the CPU 56 performs setting for transmitting a winning determination result specifying command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control board 80 (S230), and ends the winning random number determination process. Specifically, the CPU 56 assigns any value from “00 (H)” to “51 (H)” as shown in FIG. 9 according to which variation pattern is determined in S229 when winning. Processing for setting the EXT data of the determination result designation command is performed.

  For example, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process (see S1217A) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), “Non-reach” is detected at S229. If it is determined that the variation pattern is, the process of setting “02 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result specifying command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. If it is determined in S229 that the variation pattern type is “per 3 pseudo-supermarkets”, the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)” is set to “12 (H)”. ”Is set.

  In this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the same fluctuation pattern determination table even if the number of reserved memories is different. However, a different fluctuation pattern determination table may be used depending on the number of reserved memories. . In this case, for example, it is determined from the random number for determining the variation pattern (or random number for determining the variation pattern type) whether the variation pattern is accompanied by normal reach, super reach, etc. The winning determination result designation command may be transmitted based on a specific variation pattern (for example, a variation pattern for performing a specific reach effect or a variation pattern for a specific number of simulated consecutive times). Sometimes, a winning determination result specifying command indicating the determination result may be transmitted. Further, for example, it may be determined whether the display result is “ordinary big hit” or “probability big hit”, and a winning determination result designation command indicating the determination result may be transmitted.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of reserved storage (S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 13A) is data indicating “first”. (S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is performed for the special symbol or the special symbol process is performed for the second special symbol (S54). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in S52), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  By executing the processing of S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol is performed according to the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Alternatively, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. In this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display or the second special symbol variation display is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Although the case where it is displayed is shown, you may comprise so that a variable display of any one of a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol may be performed preferentially. For example, when priority is given to the variable display of the second special symbol, whether or not the second reserved memory number in the second reserved memory number buffer is 1 or more is checked in S52. The process proceeds to S54, and if it is 0, the process proceeds to S53.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each disturbance stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory number buffer. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory number buffer. And stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

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

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

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

  In S56, when the count value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer is decremented by 1, the CPU 56 determines whether the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a or Control is also performed to change the display of the second special symbol hold storage display 18b.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (Transmission setting) is performed (S59). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the first reserved storage number designation command. When a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the second reserved memory number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S310 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot determination random number extracted in S214A of the first start port switch passing process or S214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. Read and jackpot judgment. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 5) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining the big hit or the small hit if they match. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the gaming state or the short-time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (S61), the process proceeds to S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be a probable big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and when the big hit is determined, the special symbol variation display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Reset at timing.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 5B and 5C). The small hit judgment process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. . If it is determined to be a small hit (S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (S63), and proceeds to S75.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (S73). In this case, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination random number extracted in S214A of the first start port switch passing process or S214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. To determine the type of jackpot. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 5D and 5E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

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

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

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the “normal big hit / probable big hit” field of the variation pattern determination table when the big hit type is the normal big hit or the probability variable big hit (Y in S92) ( If the big hit type is not the normal big hit or the probability variation big hit (N in S92), the “suddenly probable big hit / small hit” field of the variation pattern determination table is selected (S94). Then, the process proceeds to S101.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the “suddenly probable big hit / small hit” field of the variation pattern determination table (S96). Then, the process proceeds to S101.

  If the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (S97). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of shifting to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is usually decided to be a big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit, set in the process of ending the big hit game, and the timing of digesting the short time or the special symbol changes when the big hit is decided It is reset when the display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. If the time reduction flag is set (Y in S97), the CPU 56 selects the “out of phase (time reduction)” field of the variation pattern determination table (S98). Then, the process proceeds to S101.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (N in S97), the CPU 56 selects the “out” field of the variation pattern determination table (S99). Then, the process proceeds to S101.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random number 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer) (S101), and selects it in the process of S93, S94, S96, S98 or S99. The variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the field of the variation pattern determination table (S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S103). Further, the CPU 56 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S104).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (S105). For example, the start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process of S33 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S106). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S107).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display unit 8a or the second special symbol display unit 8b Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Further, control (transmission setting) for transmitting the symbol confirmation designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S140 (S133).

  If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state if set (S134). Control (transmission setting) for transmitting a jackpot start designation command to the microcomputer 100 is performed (S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is a normal jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the type of big hit is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a normal big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). .

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S136).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which the effect display device 9 notifies that the jackpot has occurred, for example) is set in the jackpot display time timer (S137). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, and 2 times in the case of a sudden probable big hit) is set in the big prize opening number counter (S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) (S139).

  In S140, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is set. If the probability variation flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (S141). When the time reduction flag is set (that is, when the time change state is not controlled and only the time reduction state is controlled), the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is- 1 (S142).

  Next, when the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (S144), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (S145). Further, the CPU 56 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S146).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (S147). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / suddenly probable big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S148). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time for which the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (S149). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (S150). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (S308) (S151).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in S147), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S152).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to S164. When the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (S161), and control (transmission setting) for transmitting the jackpot end designation command is performed (S162). Here, a big hit end 1 designation command is transmitted when it is a normal big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is sent when it is a probable big hit, and a small hit / abrupt is sudden when it is a sudden probable big hit. Send a probable jackpot end designation command. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed on the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in S165), the CPU 56 checks whether the big hit type is a probability change big hit or a sudden probability change big hit (S166). Whether or not it is a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit is specifically confirmed whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02” to “03”. It can be determined by doing. If neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is present (that is, if it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets the time-short flag and shifts the gaming state to the time-short state (S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in a time reduction number counter for counting the number of time reductions (S168). Further, the CPU 56 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the time-short state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S169). Then, the process proceeds to S173.

  If the probability change big hit or the sudden probability change big hit, the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability change state (S170). Further, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag (S171). Further, the CPU 56 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the probability change state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S172). Then, the process proceeds to S173.

  In this embodiment, the time reduction flag set in S167 and S171 is also used to determine whether or not to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 or increase the number of times of opening. In this case, specifically, in the normal symbol process (see S27), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set when the normal symbol variation display result is a hit. If so, control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 15 by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. The time reduction flag set in S167 and S171 is used to determine whether or not to shorten the variation time of the special symbol.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S173).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703), and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and performs processing such as setting a flag and storing data according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers such as the jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (S706). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  20 to 21 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis processing (S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  As the command receiving buffer, a ring buffer type command receiving buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM.

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

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (S621), the effect control CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (S622). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (S623).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (S625), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) in the RAM. Store in the display result designation command storage area (S626).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (S627), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmation command reception flag (S628).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number designation command (S651), the effect control CPU 101 uses the second byte data (EXT data) of the first reserved memory number designation command as the first reserved memory number. Is stored in the first reserved storage number storage area (S652).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number designation command (S654), the effect control CPU 101 uses the second reserved memory number as the second byte data (EXT data) of the second reserved memory number designation command. Is stored in the second reserved memory number storage area (S655).

  Next, if the received effect control command is any winning determination result designation command (S664), the effect control CPU 101 determines the winning determination result according to the received winning determination result designation command. In the storage buffer, it is stored in an area associated with the total number of pending storage (S665), and a prefetch effect determination process is performed (S671).

  In this embodiment, the total reserved memory number is the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area and the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area. It is calculated by adding together. The first reserved memory number is updated in S652 after receiving the first reserved memory number designation command, and the second reserved memory number is updated in S655 after receiving the second reserved memory number designation command. The total pending storage number is also updated at the same timing. The winning determination result designation command is transmitted after the first reserved memory number designation command is transmitted in S1218 of the start port switch passing process, and is transmitted after the second reserved memory number designation command is transmitted in S1228. Is done. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the winning determination result designation command after updating the total number of pending storage. In step S665, for example, the effect control CPU 101 sets the second byte data of the winning determination result designation command in the storage area associated with the total number of pending storages in the winning determination result buffer. This is because the winning determination result is specified by the second byte data (EXT data) of the winning determination result designation command (see FIG. 9). Further, the data set in the winning determination result buffer is deleted in order from the previously set data in the effect symbol variation start process (timing at which the process of S1800 is executed) to be described later.

  FIG. 21A is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of an area (a winning determination result storage buffer) that stores a winning determination result. As shown in FIG. 21A, in the present embodiment, eight storage areas associated with active hold, which is a hold display during variable display, and hold displays 1 to 8 associated with each hold storage. Storage area is secured. The winning determination result storage buffer is formed in a RAM included in the effect control microcomputer 100. In addition, in the winning determination result storage buffer, a winning determination result designation command received in the command analysis process and a prefetch effect target flag indicating whether or not it is a target of a prefetch effect corresponding to each storage area, and When the target is a prefetch effect, a final display mode flag indicating the final display mode in the prefetch effect is stored. The number of reserved memories stored in the storage areas of the reserved displays 1 to 8 is the total number of reserved memories, and may be referred to as the number of reserved memories in the following description.

  In addition, in order to distinguish which winning determination result when it is configured to preferentially execute either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, A first winning determination result storage buffer for storing a winning determination result at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning port 13, and a second winning determination result at the time of starting winning at the second starting winning port 14 are stored. A winning determination result storage buffer may be prepared. In this case, it is sufficient that a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first winning determination result storage buffer, and the second winning determination is performed. The result storage buffer only needs to have a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number.

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (S683). Then, the process proceeds to S611.

  Next, the prefetching effect will be described. The pre-reading effect is executed before the start of the variable display that is the target of the effect, and the variable display that is the target of the effect is a big hit or a specific change (for example, a reach effect is included). It is a notice effect that warns you. In this embodiment, as a pre-reading effect, in the total hold storage display unit 18c, the hold display corresponding to the fluctuating display (hold storage) to be notified is different from the normal display mode (hereinafter, normal mode). An effect displayed in a first special mode or a second special mode (to be described later) is performed.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a prefetch effect determination process. In the prefetch effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the gaming state is a high base state (S67100). If the high base state is set, the process proceeds to S67116 described later. On the other hand, if it is not the high base state, the process proceeds to S67101.

  In the present embodiment, execution of the prefetching effect is not determined when the high base state is set, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the prefetching effect is also obtained when the high base state is set. It may be possible to determine the execution of.

  In S67101, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not a prefetch effect restriction flag indicating that the execution of a new prefetch effect is restricted is set (S67101). Note that the prefetch effect restriction flag is set in S67115 to be described later. If the prefetch effect restriction flag is set, the process proceeds to S67116 described later. On the other hand, if the prefetch effect restriction flag is not set, the process proceeds to S67102.

  In S67102, the effect control CPU 101 extracts all past winning determination results (excluding the winning determination result indicated in the received winning determination result designation command) stored in the winning determination result storage buffer.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of reserved memories (total number of reserved memories) including the new reserved memory is 3 or more (S67103). If the number of reserved storage is not 3 or more, the process proceeds to S67116 described later. On the other hand, if the number of reserved storage is 3 or more, the process proceeds to S67104.

  In S67104, the CPU 101 for effect control refers to the winning determination result storage buffer (FIG. 21A), and whether or not there is a hold display already displayed in the special mode (the first special mode or the second special mode). Determine whether. Here, when there is a pending display displayed in a special mode, it is determined whether or not to execute the prefetch effect based on the latest winning determination result and the prefetch effect execution determination table A (FIG. 23A). (S67105), the process proceeds to S67107. On the other hand, when there is no hold display displayed in the special mode, it is determined whether or not to execute the prefetch effect based on the latest winning determination result and the prefetch effect execution determination table B (FIG. 23B). (S67106), the process proceeds to S67107.

  In this embodiment, even if there is a hold display already displayed in a special mode, the prefetch effect can be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special display has already been performed. You may make it restrict | limit the determination of execution of a prefetch effect, when there exists the pending | holding display currently displayed in the aspect. In addition, when there is a hold display that is already displayed in a special mode, for example, when there are only two hold displays, that is, when one is already displayed in a special mode, the other hold display is pre-readed. Since this is recognized in advance by the player when the target hold display is selected, the determination of execution of the prefetch effect may be limited. Further, the hold display already displayed in the special mode may be further set as the target hold display of the pre-reading effect. For example, the hold display displayed in the first special mode is the second special mode after the concealment effect described later. You may make it change to.

  FIG. 23A is an explanatory diagram showing a prefetch effect execution determination table A used when there is a special mode hold display. In this pre-reading effect execution determination table A, 20 corresponding to the fact that the latest winning determination result is out of the 100 determination values that can be extracted as the pre-reading effect execution determination random number is 20 for execution of the pre-reading effect. Are set, and 80 determination values are set for non-execution of the pre-reading effect. Further, in response to the fact that the latest winning determination result is a big hit, out of 100 determination values that can be extracted as a pre-reading effect execution determination random number, 80 determination values are set for execution of the pre-reading effect. In addition, 20 determination values are set for non-execution of the pre-reading effect.

  FIG. 23B is an explanatory diagram showing a prefetch effect execution determination table B used when there is no special mode hold display. In this pre-reading effect execution determination table B, 5 corresponding to execution of the pre-reading effect out of 100 determination values that can be extracted as random numbers for determination of pre-reading effect execution, corresponding to the fact that the latest determination result at the time of winning is out of place. The determination values are set, and 95 determination values are set for the non-execution of the pre-reading effect. Further, in response to the fact that the latest winning determination result is a big hit, out of 100 determination values that can be extracted as a pre-reading effect execution determination random number, 60 determination values are set for execution of the pre-reading effect. Thus, 40 determination values are set for non-execution of the pre-reading effect.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the latest winning determination result is a big hit, the rate of execution of the pre-reading effect is higher than when the latest winning determination result is out of place. ing. Furthermore, the pre-reading effect execution determination tables A and B used for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect are different depending on whether or not the special mode is held (see FIGS. 23A and 23B). The proportion of the execution of the prefetch effect is higher when there is an on-hold display of the mode than when there is no on-screen display of the special mode.

  It should be noted that the rate of execution of the pre-reading effect may be higher when the latest winning determination result is out of place than when the latest winning determination result is a big hit. In addition, the ratio at which execution of the prefetch effect is determined may be higher when there is no special mode hold display than when there is a special mode hold display.

  In step S67107, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the prefetch effect. Here, if it is not determined to execute the prefetch effect, the process proceeds to S67116 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined to execute the prefetch effect, the process proceeds to S67108.

  In S67108, the CPU 101 for effect control finally displays the target hold display that is the target of the variable display (hold information) that is the target of the advance notice in the pre-read effect based on the final display mode determination table (FIG. 23C). The display mode to be displayed is determined. In this embodiment, as the display mode of the hold display, in addition to the normal mode, the first special mode (“×” is included in “◯” in this example) and the second special mode (in this example “ "" Includes two "x"). Hereinafter, the first special mode and the second special mode may be collectively referred to as a special mode.

  FIG. 23C is an explanatory diagram showing a final display mode determination table used when determining the final display mode of the target hold display. In S67108, the effect control CPU 101 uses the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 23C to determine in what display mode the target hold display is to be finally displayed (hereinafter also referred to as the final display mode). To do. Specifically, based on the latest extracted winning determination results 1 to 13, the final display mode is determined at a ratio determined for each display result of the variable display corresponding to the winning determination result in the final display mode determination table. decide.

  For example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “out of” (corresponding to the winning determination result 1 designation to the winning determination result 7 designation), the effect control CPU 101 The final display mode is determined as “first special mode” at a rate of 80%, and the final display mode is determined as “second special mode” at a rate of 20%. Further, for example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit” (corresponding to the winning determination result 8 designation to the winning determination result 12 designation). The CPU 101 for effect control determines the final display mode as “first special mode” at a rate of 20% and determines the final display mode as “second special mode” at a rate of 80%. Further, for example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variation display is “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit” (designation result 13 at winning), the effect control CPU 101 The final display mode is determined as the “first special mode” at a rate of 50%, and the final display mode is determined as the “second special mode” at the rate of 50%.

  What is characteristic in the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 23C is that the display result is “out of” (equivalent to the determination result 1 at the time of winning determination to the determination result 7 at the time of winning determination). When the result is “ordinary big hit” or “probability big hit” (equivalent to the determination result 8 when winning a prize to the determination result 12 when winning), the determination is made such that the ratio determined in the second special mode is higher. The value is set. By having such a feature, when the hold display is displayed in the second special mode, the ratio of occurrence of the big hit in the variable display of the notice target is higher than when the hold display is displayed in the first special mode. can do. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of expectation that a big hit is displayed in the second special mode rather than the first special mode, and in which display mode the hold display is displayed when the pre-reading effect is executed. Can be focused on.

  In the example shown in FIG. 23 (C), the final display results ("out of", "normal big hit" or "probable big hit", "suddenly probable big hit" or "small win") are displayed for each display result shown in the winning determination result. The determination value (ratio) for determining the display mode is set, but for example, the determination value (ratio) for determining the final display mode is set for each variation pattern indicated by the winning determination result. Also good. By doing in this way, when the hold display is displayed in the second special mode, in addition to increasing the ratio of occurrence of jackpot in the variable display of the notice target, the ratio that the reach effect with high expectation is performed Can also be high.

  In this embodiment, two types of display modes, the first special mode and the second special mode, are provided as the final display mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and there are three or more types. A display mode may be provided, and the degree of expectation may be different (the ratio selected according to the display result is different).

  In S67110, the CPU 101 for effect control has a value corresponding to the final display mode determined as the final display mode flag of the latest entry in the winning determination result storage buffer (FIG. 21A) (if it is the first special mode). “1”, “2” in the case of the second special mode) is set, and “1” is set in the prefetch effect target flag.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines and stores a prefetch effect pattern according to the number of reserved memories (total number of reserved memories) (S67111). Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control is based on a pre-read effect pattern determination table (FIGS. 25A to 25C) provided according to the number of reserved memories, a partial concealment pattern, a total concealment pattern, and a special concealment pattern. Of the three types of concealment effects of the pattern, one of the prefetch effect patterns is determined. Note that the partial concealment pattern is a concealment effect that conceals only two on-hold displays including the effect target hold display (see FIG. 31), and the all concealment pattern conceals all the hold displays including the effect target hold display. The special concealment pattern is a concealment effect that conceals all the on-hold displays including the on-hold display and the active hold display (see FIG. 33).

  In this embodiment, the execution time of the concealment effect is the shortest execution time of the partial concealment pattern, the execution time of the entire concealment pattern is longer than that of the partial concealment pattern, and is more special than the entire concealment pattern. The concealment pattern has a long execution time. That is, the time from when the concealment of concealment display is started until the concealment is canceled (release timing) varies depending on each effect pattern.

  FIG. 25A is an explanatory diagram showing a prefetch effect pattern determination table used when determining a prefetch effect pattern when the number of reserved memories is three. In this pre-reading effect pattern determination table, in response to the latest winning determination result being out of order, out of 100 determination values that can be extracted as pre-reading effect pattern determination random numbers, the partial concealment pattern is determined. 70 determination values are set, 25 determination values are set for determining all concealment patterns, and 5 determination values are set for determining special concealment patterns. Corresponding to the fact that the latest winning determination result is a big hit, out of 100 determination values that can be extracted as a prefetch effect pattern determination random number, 40 determination values are set for determining the partial concealment pattern. 50 determination values are set for determination of all concealment patterns, and 10 determination values are set for determination of special concealment patterns.

  FIG. 25B is an explanatory diagram showing a prefetch effect pattern determination table used when determining a prefetch effect pattern when the number of reserved memories is four. In this pre-reading effect pattern determination table, in response to the latest winning determination result being out of order, out of 100 determination values that can be extracted as pre-reading effect pattern determination random numbers, the partial concealment pattern is determined. 55 determination values are set, 35 determination values are set for determining all concealment patterns, and 10 determination values are set for determining special concealment patterns. Corresponding to the fact that the latest winning determination result is a big hit, out of 100 determination values that can be extracted as random numbers for prefetching effect pattern determination, 30 determination values are set for determining the partial concealment pattern. 55 determination values are set for determination of all concealment patterns, and 15 determination values are set for determination of special concealment patterns.

  FIG. 25C is an explanatory diagram showing a prefetch effect pattern determination table used when determining a prefetch effect pattern when the number of reserved memories is 5 or more. In this pre-reading effect pattern determination table, in response to the latest winning determination result being out of order, out of 100 determination values that can be extracted as pre-reading effect pattern determination random numbers, the partial concealment pattern is determined. Forty-five determination values are set, forty determination values are set for determining all concealment patterns, and fifteen determination values are set for determining special concealment patterns. Corresponding to the fact that the latest winning determination result is a big hit, out of 100 determination values that can be extracted as a prefetch effect pattern determination random number, 20 determination values are set for determining the partial concealment pattern. 60 determination values are set for determination of all concealment patterns, and 20 determination values are set for determination of special concealment patterns.

  As described above, in this embodiment, each look-ahead effect pattern determination table is provided according to the number of reserved memories, and in each table, three types of concealment effects, a partial concealment pattern, a total concealment pattern, and a special concealment pattern can be determined. It has become.

  In the present embodiment, the rate at which each concealment pattern is executed is different depending on whether the display result is “out of place” or “big hit”. When the display result is “out of”, the ratio of determining the partial concealment pattern is the highest. When the display result is “big hit”, the ratio of determining the total concealment pattern is the highest. . Therefore, the player can obtain a sense of expectation that the concealment effect of the entire concealment pattern is a big hit rather than the concealment effect of the partial concealment pattern. .

  In the present embodiment, each prefetch effect pattern determination table is selected and each pattern of the concealment effect is determined according to the prefetch effect determination process, that is, the number of reserved memories when the start winning is generated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each pattern of the concealment effect may be determined at the start of variation of the effect subject hold display or when the concealment effect is performed, other than when the start prize is generated. .

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, each pre-reading effect pattern used for determining each pattern of the concealment effect is determined based on the total pending storage number stored in the winning determination result storage buffer shown in FIG. Although the table is selected, the present invention is not limited to this, and is used for determining each pattern of the concealment effect based on the number of hold displays being displayed in the combined hold storage display unit 18c. Each prefetch effect pattern determination table may be selected. For example, in addition to the hold display corresponding to the total hold storage number stored in the winning determination result storage buffer, a pseudo hold display for production is displayed on the total hold storage display unit 18c. A hold display corresponding to the number of memories and a hold display for effects may be included as targets for concealment effects.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, each prefetch effect pattern determination table used for determining each pattern of concealment effects is selected based on the total pending storage number stored in the winning determination result storage buffer at the time of starting winning. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when determining the production pattern at the start of variation, based on the total pending storage number stored in the winning determination result storage buffer at the start of variation, You may make it select each prefetch production | presentation pattern determination table used for determination of each pattern of concealment production | presentation with a different decision ratio according to the total number of pending storage. Also in this case, each look-ahead effect pattern determination table used for determining each pattern of the concealment effect is selected based on the number of the hold displays being displayed in the combined hold storage display unit 18c. Also good.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, each pre-reading effect pattern used for determining each pattern of the concealment effect is determined based on the total pending storage number stored in the winning determination result storage buffer shown in FIG. Although the table is selected, each look-ahead effect pattern determination table used for determining each pattern of the concealment effect is selected based on the number of hold memories including the active hold display in addition to the total hold memory number. You may make it. In the winning determination result storage buffer of the present embodiment, the active pending winning determination result specifying command is stored together with the winning display winning determination result specifying command on hold. Then, at the shift timing of the hold display, the command and the flag are shifted in the winning determination result storage buffer. Therefore, since the commands and flags stored in association with the hold display are taken over and stored as active hold commands and flags, the pre-reading effect and the concealment effect are also obtained for the active hold in the same manner as the hold display. Whether or not to execute the effect may be determined as the target of the above.

  Further, the ratio of determining the special concealment pattern is higher when the latest winning determination result is a big hit than when the latest winning determination result is out of place. Furthermore, when the winning determination result is a big hit, the ratio of determining the total concealment pattern is higher than that of the partial concealment pattern, and the ratio of determining the special concealment pattern is higher than that of the total concealment pattern.

  Note that the ratio of determining the special concealment pattern may be higher when the latest winning determination result is out of place than when the latest winning determination result is a big hit. Further, when the determination result at the time of winning is out of place, the ratio of determining the total concealment pattern is higher than the partial concealment pattern, and the ratio of determining the total concealment pattern may be higher than that of the special concealment pattern. .

  Thus, the determination ratio of the effect pattern of the concealment effect is different according to the determination result at the time of winning, so that the player becomes interested in which effect concealment effect is executed, You can improve your entertainment interests.

  Furthermore, the execution time of the concealment effect is the shortest execution time of the partial concealment pattern, the execution time of the total concealment pattern is longer than that of the partial concealment pattern, and the execution of the special concealment pattern is longer than the full concealment pattern. It is time, and the player becomes interested in which execution time concealment effect of the execution pattern is executed, so that the game interest can be improved. The execution time of the concealment effect indicates the time from the start of concealing the target hold display until the concealed target hold display appears again.

  In this embodiment, the execution time of the concealment effect varies depending on each effect pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the same effect pattern, for example, a special concealment pattern ( (Partial concealment pattern, all concealment pattern) may be provided with two types of special concealment patterns, an effect pattern having a short concealment effect and an effect pattern having a long concealment effect. The determination ratio of each effect pattern for a short time and for a long time may be different depending on. For example, when the determination result at the time of winning a prize is a big hit, if the proportion of the production pattern having a long-time concealment effect is high, the concealment effect can continue for a long time, and the player's expectation can be maintained. .

  In the present embodiment, three types of effect patterns, a partial concealment pattern, a total concealment pattern, and a special concealment pattern can be determined based on each prefetch effect pattern determination table. However, the present invention is limited to this. Instead of the partial concealment pattern, the total concealment pattern, and the special concealment pattern, a non-concealment pattern that does not accompany the concealment effect may be provided, and these four types of effect patterns may be determined. In addition, when the target hold display has a similar special aspect in each concealment pattern, the degree of expectation that becomes a big hit may differ depending on the concealment pattern determined. For example, the jackpot expectation degree when the target hold display becomes the second special mode in the partially concealed pattern is higher than the jackpot expectation degree when the target hold display becomes the second special mode in the non-hiding pattern. May be.

  In the present embodiment, the special concealment pattern is a concealment effect that conceals all the on-hold displays including the production target hold display and the active hold display. However, the present invention is not limited to this and is active. You may make it provide the concealment production (a hybrid aspect of a special concealment pattern and a partial concealment pattern) which conceals a part of hold display including a hold display and an effect object hold display.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the change timing (number of shifts) at which the display mode of the target hold display changes based on the prefetch effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 24, and sets the determined value in the shift number counter. (S67112).

  When the pre-read effect pattern is determined, the effect control CPU 101 determines a change timing (in this example, the number of shifts of the hold display) for changing the display mode of the target hold display to be notified, and the determined change timing (the number of shifts). ) Is set in the shift number counter for specifying the change timing (number of shifts) (S67112). In the present embodiment, the timing at which the display mode of the target hold display changes to the special mode is an arbitrary hold display shift timing. Therefore, by determining the change timing (number of shifts), it is determined how many times the display mode is changed with respect to the target hold display. For example, if the change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 2, the display mode of the hold display is changed at the timing when the second shift is performed with respect to the target hold display.

  Note that the hold display shift timing in this embodiment means that the “active hold” hold memory is erased from the winning determination result storage buffer and “hold display 1” in the winning determination result storage buffer in the effect symbol variation start processing. "Pending storage" is read out, the holding storage of "holding display 1" is shifted to the item "active holding", and the remaining holding storage is shifted one by one. At this shift timing, the active hold display of the hold box 18d is erased, the hold display at the left end of the combined hold storage display unit 18c is displayed as the active hold display in the hold box 18d, and the remaining hold display is displayed. Shifted to the left.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of a prefetch effect change timing determination table. In S67112, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the change timing (number of shifts) of the target hold display based on the prefetch effect change timing determination table and the number of stored storage (total number of stored storage) at the time of the determination (current). . The number of reserved memories at the time of determination includes a reserved memory based on the start winning.

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 uses the prefetch effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 24A when the display result of the variable display indicated by the latest extracted winning determination result is a big hit. Then, the production control CPU 101 determines the change timing (number of shifts) of the target hold display to any one of 0 (at the time of winning a prize) to 3 at a ratio determined for each hold storage number at the time of the determination.

  In the prefetch effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 24A, when the number of reserved memories at the time of determination is 3, the number of shifts is determined to be 0 at a rate of 10% and shifted at a rate of 20%. The number of times is determined to be 1 and the number of shifts is determined to be 2 at a rate of 70%. Further, when the number of reserved storage at the time of determination is 4, the number of shifts is determined to be 0 at a rate of 5%, the number of shifts is determined to be 1 at a rate of 10%, and the shift is shifted at a rate of 20% The number of times is determined to be 2, and the number of shifts is determined to be 3 at a rate of 65%. Further, when the number of reserved memories at the time of determination is 5 or more, the number of shifts is determined to be 0 at a rate of 3%, the number of shifts is determined to be 1 at a rate of 7%, and at a rate of 15% The number of shifts is determined to be 2, and the number of shifts is determined to be 3 at a rate of 75%.

  The effect control CPU 101 uses the pre-read effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 24B when the display result of the variable display indicated by the latest extracted winning determination result is out of date. Then, the production control CPU 101 determines the change timing (number of shifts) of the target hold display to any one of 0 (at the time of winning a prize) to 3 at a ratio determined for each hold storage number at the time of the determination.

  In the pre-reading effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 24B, when the number of reserved memories at the time of determination is 3, the number of shifts is determined to be 0 at a rate of 40%, and shifted at a rate of 35%. The number of times is determined to be 1 and the number of shifts is determined to be 2 at a rate of 25%. In addition, when the number of reserved memories at the time of determination is 4, the number of shifts is determined to be 0 at a rate of 35%, the number of shifts is determined to be 1 at a rate of 30%, and is shifted at a rate of 25% The number of times is determined to be 2, and the number of shifts is determined to be 3 at a rate of 10%. Further, when the number of reserved memories at the time of determination is 5 or more, the number of shifts is determined to be 0 at a rate of 30%, the number of shifts is determined to be 1 at a rate of 25%, and at a rate of 25%. The number of shifts is determined to be 2, and the number of shifts is determined to be 3 at a rate of 20%.

  In the example shown in FIG. 24, the change timing (number of shifts) is 0, which means that the hold display is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode at the start winning timing (immediately after the start winning). It is. When displaying the hold display in the first special mode or the second special mode at the timing of the start winning prize, for example, it is realized by displaying the new hold display from the beginning in the first special mode or the second special mode. Alternatively, it may be realized by displaying the new hold display once in the normal mode and immediately changing to the first special mode or the second special mode.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the number of shifts is determined to be larger when the latest winning determination result is a big hit than when the latest winning determination result is out of place. That is, when the winning determination result is a big hit, the rate at which the target hold display changes immediately after the start winning is low. In addition, when the winning determination result is out of place, the ratio that the target hold display changes immediately after the start winning is high. The present invention is not limited to this, and the number of shifts is larger when the latest winning determination result is out of place than when the latest winning determination result is a big hit. It may be determined.

  In this embodiment, the number of shifts is determined to be larger when the number of reserved memories at the time of determination is larger than when the number of reserved memories at the time of determination is small. That is, when the number of reserved memories at the time of determination is large, the rate at which the target reserved display changes immediately after the start winning prize is low. In addition, when the number of reserved storage at the time of determination is small, the ratio that the target hold display changes immediately after the start winning is high. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and is determined so that the number of shifts is larger when the number of reserved memories at the time of determination is smaller than when the number of reserved memories at the time of determination is large. May be.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the determined change timing is at the time of start winning (S67113). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the set shift number counter is 0. Here, when the change timing is the start winning prize, the effect control CPU 101 controls the total hold storage display unit 18c to display the new hold display in the final display mode determined (S67114). The prefetch effect determining process is terminated. On the other hand, if the change timing is not at the time of the start winning prize, the prefetch effect restriction flag is set (S67115), and the process proceeds to S67116.

  In S67116, the effect control CPU 101 displays a new hold display corresponding to the latest hold storage in the normal manner in the total hold storage display unit 18c, and ends the prefetch effect determination processing.

  In this embodiment, when the number of reserved memories is 2 or less, execution of the pre-reading effect is not determined and the execution of the concealment effect is not performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. Even if the number of reserved memories is 2 or less, execution of the prefetch effect may be determined. For example, when there are one or two hold displays, a pre-read effect without a concealment effect, which will be described later, is executed, and the hold display is displayed in a special mode at the time of start winning, or the hold display is changed to a special mode during a shift. May be. In addition, when the number of reserved memories is 2 or less, that is, when the number of reserved memories is 0, there is no hold display to be concealed in the first place, and when the number of reserved memories is 1, the display mode is maintained even if the concealment effect is executed. Since it is possible to specify which hold display is the changing hold display, it is not possible to improve game entertainment. For this reason, in the present embodiment, execution of the prefetch effect is not determined when the number of reserved memories is 2 or less.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a hold display update process (S798). In the hold display update process, the effect control CPU 101 specifies the number of hold memories stored in the winning determination result storage buffer, and the specified hold memory number is displayed on the current combined hold memory display unit 18c. It is determined whether or not it matches the number of pending display. If the specified number of reserved memories does not match the number of reserved displays currently displayed on the combined pending storage display unit 18c, the pending display on the combined pending storage display unit 18c is updated based on the specified number of reserved storages. To do. In this hold display update process, the hold display number displayed in the combined hold storage display unit 18c is updated in accordance with the update of the hold storage number stored in the winning determination result storage buffer according to the shift timing. Only the processing to be performed is performed, and the change of the display mode of the hold display or the active hold display is executed in an effect symbol variation start process or an effect symbol variation process described later.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 executes a hold number update process (S799). In the hold number update process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the hold memory number specified in S798 matches the hold memory number (the hold total number) displayed on the upper left portion of the effect display device 9. judge. If the specified number of reserved memories does not match the number of reserved memories displayed in the upper left part of the effect display device 9, it is displayed in the upper left part of the effect display device 9 based on the specified number of reserved memories. Update the number of pending storage.

  After execution of S798 and S799, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of the processes of S800 to S809 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

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

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

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

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S803): Control that stops the variation of the effect symbol and derives and displays the display result (stop symbol) based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing the stop of all symbols. I do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804), the small hit display process (S807), or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

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

  Big hit game processing (S805): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S806).

  Big hit end effect process (S806): The effect display device 9 performs display control for notifying the player that the big hit game state has ended, and if it is set, resets the prefetch effect limit flag. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Small hit display processing (S807): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the small hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit game processing (S808).

  Small hit game processing (S808): Control during the small hit game is performed. For example, when receiving a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening open designation command, display control or the like corresponding to the small hit in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect process (S809).

  Small hit end effect processing (S809): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first deletes the first winning determination result (oldest determination result) stored in the winning determination result storage buffer, and the contents of the winning determination result storage buffer Is shifted (S1800).

  In the case where the variable display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the effect control CPU 101 is synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol. When the effect symbol variation display is executed (specifically, when the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set), the first winning determination result storage buffer stores the first one. The winning determination result is deleted, and the contents of the first winning determination result storage buffer are shifted. In addition, when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol (specifically, when the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set), at the time of the second winning The first winning determination result stored in the determination result storage buffer is deleted, and the contents of the second winning determination result storage buffer are shifted.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the shift number counter for specifying the change timing (number of shifts) is larger than 0 (S1801). The fact that the value of the shift counter is greater than 0 means that it is determined to execute a pre-reading effect that changes the display mode for any of the hold displays displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c. Is shown. Therefore, in S1801, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined to execute the pre-reading effect (change the display mode of the hold display).

  If the value of the shift counter is not greater than 0 (N in S1801), that is, it is determined that the value of the shift counter is 0 and the prefetch effect is executed (the display mode of the hold display is changed). If not, the process proceeds to S1804.

  On the other hand, if the value of the shift counter is greater than 0 (Y in S1801), that is, if it is determined to execute the pre-reading effect (change the display mode of the hold display), The value is subtracted by 1 (S1802).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the shift counter is 0 (S1803). If the value of the shift counter is 0 as a result of subtracting 1 from the value of the shift counter in S1802, the display mode of one of the hold displays displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c is changed. This indicates that it is time to execute the pre-reading effect. Therefore, in S1803, it is confirmed whether or not it is the change timing of the prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the hold display.

  If the value of the shift counter is 0 in S1803, that is, if it is the change timing of the prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the process proceeds to S1812 described later. On the other hand, if the value of the shift counter is not 0, that is, if it is not the change timing of the prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the process proceeds to S1804.

  In S1804, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S1804).

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol in accordance with the variation pattern command read in S1804 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). The symbol is determined (S1805). The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  An example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 will be described below. In the present embodiment, when the received display result designation command indicates a normal jackpot (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses three symbols as stop symbols. Determines the combination of performance symbols arranged in even numbers (usually a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit). When the received display result designation command indicates a probable big hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the production control CPU 101 uses odd symbols (probability variation) as 3 symbols as stop symbols. The combination of effect symbols arranged in a stop symbol reminiscent of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. When the received display result designation command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), the presentation control CPU 101 For example, as the stop symbols, the combination of effect symbols aligned with chance symbols arranged in a staircase pattern such as “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, and “6” as three symbols is determined. And in the case of detachment (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. When the received display result designation command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control Determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as stop symbols. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

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

  As for the effect symbols, a stop symbol that recalls a big hit is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol reminiscent of a probable big hit is called a probable big hit symbol, and a stop symbol reminiscent of a normal big hit is called a normal big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute an active hold effect that changes the active hold display mode displayed in the hold box 18d (see FIG. 1) (S1806). In the active hold effect in the present embodiment, the active hold display displayed in the normal mode (the circle mark “◯” in the present embodiment) in the hold box 18d is changed to the display mode of the display pattern α (the square mark “ ◇ ”) or an effect of changing to the display mode of the display pattern β (in this embodiment, the star“ ☆ ”) (see FIG. 28A).

  Specifically, in S1806, the effect control CPU 101 determines that there is no active hold effect mode change (no active hold effect execution), active hold effect mode based on the active hold effect mode change determination table (FIG. 28A). Either the display pattern α when there is a change (with active hold effect execution) or the display pattern β when there is a change in active hold effect mode (with active hold effect execution) is determined.

  FIG. 28A is an explanatory diagram showing an active hold effect mode change determination table. In this active hold presentation mode change determination table, corresponding to the fact that the received display result designation command is a big hit ("normal big hit" or "probability big hit"), it is extracted as a random number for determining the active hold presentation mode change. Among the 100 possible determination values, 10 determination values are set without any change in the active hold effect mode, and 20 determination values are set when there is an active hold effect mode change in the display mode of the display pattern α. 70 determination values are set when there is a change in the active hold effect mode in the display mode of the display pattern β.

  Further, in response to the received display result designation command being “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, out of 100 judgment values that can be extracted as a random number for determining the active hold production mode change, active hold 50 determination values are set without changing the effect mode, and 30 determination values are set when there is a change in the active hold effect mode in the display mode of the display pattern α, and the active hold effect mode in the display mode of the display pattern β. Twenty judgment values are set when there is a change.

  Further, in response to the received display result designation command being a loss (“non-reach”), among the 100 determination values that can be extracted as a random number for determining the active hold effect mode change, the active hold effect mode change Ninety-five determination values are set, five determination values are set when there is a change in the active hold effect mode in the display mode of the display pattern α, and there is a change in active hold effect mode in the display mode of the display pattern β. Zero judgment values are set.

  Further, in response to the received display result designation command being lost (“super reach”), among the 100 determination values that can be extracted as a random number for determining the active hold effect mode change, the active hold effect mode change 65 determination values are set, 25 determination values are set when there is a change in the active hold effect mode in the display mode of the display pattern α, and there are changes in the active hold effect mode in the display mode of the display pattern β. Ten judgment values are set.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern specified by the display result designation command is a variation pattern having a high expectation degree of jackpot, the rate of change to the display pattern α is higher than that without the active hold effect. Further, the rate of change to the display pattern β is set higher than the change to the display pattern α. Specifically, the ratio that the big hit is changed to the display pattern β is set higher than the loss. Further, in the case of losing each other, the ratio that the super reach losing is changed to the display pattern β is set higher than the non-reach losing. In the case of non-reach loss, the display pattern β is not selected in the active hold effect (the determination value is 0). That is, the player can make the player expect a big hit if the active hold effect is executed and the display pattern β is changed.

  In the present embodiment, each determination value is assigned according to the display result designation command in the active hold effect mode change determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the determination result at the time of winning a prize Each determination value may be assigned according to the designated command.

  In the present embodiment, the rate of change to the display pattern α and the display pattern β differs according to the display result designation command. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold display is displayed. Depending on whether it is the first special mode or the second special mode, when the hold display becomes the active hold display, the rate of change to the display pattern α or the display pattern β may be different. .

  When the hold display is the first special mode, the display changes to the display pattern α when the hold display becomes the active hold display. When the hold display is the second special mode, the hold display is active hold. When displayed, the display pattern β may be changed. That is, the special mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active hold display may correspond to each other.

  Further, when the hold display changes stepwise from the first special mode to the second display mode, when the hold display becomes the active hold display, an effect of changing stepwise from the display pattern α to the display pattern β is produced. You may make it perform.

  Further, the display mode of the hold display and the active hold display may be the same. For example, when the hold display is the first special mode, when the hold display becomes the active hold display, If it is displayed as active hold display as it is and the hold display is in the second special mode, it may be displayed as active hold display in the second special mode when the hold display becomes active hold display. good.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution of the active hold effect is determined (S1807). If execution of the active hold effect is not determined, a process table corresponding to the variation pattern is selected (S1808), and the process proceeds to S1822 described later. On the other hand, if execution of the active hold effect is determined, the process proceeds to S1809.

  In S1809, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode of the active hold effect according to the number of reserved memories at the start of the change (total number of reserved memories). Specifically, when the active hold effect is executed based on the active hold effect mode concealment determination table (FIGS. 28B and 28C), all the hold displays including the active hold display are displayed. It is determined whether or not to perform the concealment effect to conceal.

  It should be noted that the concealment effect when the active hold effect is executed has the same effect content as the special concealment pattern determined in the prefetch effect determination process described above. In the present embodiment, in the concealment effect of the special concealment pattern determined in the pre-reading effect determination process, there is no change in the active hold display mode, but the active reservation effect (special concealment pattern) determined in the effect symbol variation start process The display mode of the active hold is accompanied by a change in the display mode of the active hold, and when the concealment effect of the special concealment pattern is executed, there are two effect modes when the display mode of the active hold changes and when it does not change It is prepared.

  FIG. 28B is an active hold effect mode concealment determination table used when determining the effect mode of the active hold effect when the number of reserved memories is 2 or more. In this active hold effect mode concealment determination table, the received display result designation command is extracted as a random number for determining the active hold effect mode concealment in response to the big hit ("normal big hit" or "probable big hit"). Among 100 possible determination values, 80 determination values are set for concealment execution (with a concealment effect), and 20 determination values are set for non-concealment execution (no concealment effect). In response to the display result designation command being “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, 40 judgment values are set for concealment execution (with concealment effect), and concealment is not executed (no concealment effect) 60 determination values are set in Further, in response to the display result specifying command being lost (“non-reach”), five determination values are set for concealment execution (with concealment effect), and 95 for concealment non-execution (no concealment effect). The judgment value is set. Further, in response to the display result specifying command being lost (“super reach”), 25 judgment values are set for concealment execution (with concealment effect) and 75 for concealment non-execution (no concealment effect). The judgment value is set.

  As described above, in this embodiment, in the active hold effect mode concealment determination table used when the number of reserved memories is 2 or more, the change pattern specified by the display result designation command is a change pattern with a high expectation degree of jackpot. The ratio at which the execution of the concealment effect is determined is set higher when. Specifically, the ratio that the execution of the concealment effect is determined is set higher for the big hit than for the loss. Furthermore, in the case of losing each other, the ratio of determining the execution of the concealment effect is set higher for the super reach losing than for the non-reach losing. That is, when the concealment effect (the concealment effect of the special concealment pattern) is executed in the active hold effect, the player can make the player expect a big hit.

  FIG. 28C is an active hold effect mode concealment determination table used when determining the effect mode of the active hold effect when the number of reserved memories is less than 2. In this active hold effect mode concealment determination table, the received display result designation command is extracted as a random number for determining the active hold effect mode concealment in response to the big hit ("normal big hit" or "probable big hit"). Out of 100 possible determination values, 0 determination values are set for concealment execution (with a concealment effect), and 100 determination values are set for non-concealment execution (no concealment effect). Also, in response to the display result specifying command being “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, 0 decision values are set for concealment execution (with concealment effect), and concealment is not executed (no concealment effect) 100 determination values are set in Corresponding to the fact that the display result designation command is lost (“non-reach”), 0 determination values are set for concealment execution (with concealment effect) and 100 for concealment non-execution (no concealment effect). The judgment value is set. Corresponding to the fact that the display result designation command is lost (“super reach”), 0 determination values are set for concealment execution (with concealment effect) and 100 for concealment non-execution (no concealment effect). The judgment value is set. That is, in this embodiment, when the number of reserved storage is less than 2, the concealment effect is not executed. It should be noted that when the number of reserved memories is less than 2, the concealment effect is not executed, but the ratio at which the concealment effect is executed may be extremely low.

  In the present embodiment, each determination value is assigned according to the display result designation command in the active hold effect mode concealment determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the determination result at the time of winning a prize Each determination value may be assigned according to the designated command.

  In S1810, the CPU 101 for effect control selects a process table corresponding to the determined active hold effect mode and variation pattern, and proceeds to S1822 described below.

  When the value of the shift counter described above is 0 (Y in S1803), that is, in the case where the pre-reading effect change timing is changed to change the display mode of the hold display, the effect control CPU 101 changes in step S1812. Read the variation pattern command from the pattern command storage area. Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol in accordance with the variation pattern command read out in S1812 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). Symbol) is determined (S1813), and the process proceeds to S1813 +.

  In S1813 +, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the prefetch effect pattern stored is a special concealment pattern by executing the above-described prefetch effect determination process (see S67111 in FIG. 22). If the prefetch effect pattern is a special concealment pattern, the process advances to step S1818 described later. On the other hand, if the prefetch effect pattern is not a special concealment pattern, the process proceeds to S1814.

  In S <b> 1814, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of reserved memories at the start of the change (total number of reserved memories) is 1 or less. Here, if the number of reserved memories is 1 or less, the prefetch effect pattern is changed to an effect mode in which the prefetch effect is executed without performing the concealment effect (S1820), and the prefetch effect restriction flag is reset. (S1821), it progresses to S1818 mentioned later. On the other hand, if the number of reserved storage is not less than 1, the process proceeds to S1815.

  In S1815, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the prefetch effect pattern stored by executing the above-described prefetch effect determination process (see S67111 in FIG. 22) is a partial concealment pattern. If the prefetch effect pattern is not a partial concealment pattern, that is, if it is a full concealment pattern, the process proceeds to S1818 described later. On the other hand, if the prefetch effect pattern is a partial concealment pattern, the process proceeds to S1816.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the pre-reading effect pattern is a partial concealment pattern or a full concealment pattern, the concealment effect is executed only when the number of reserved memories is two or more. This is because when there are two or more reserved storage numbers concealed by the concealment effect, for example, when there is only one reserved storage number, it is determined which of the display modes of the display changes for the player. Since it is recognized by the person in advance and the game entertainment is reduced, such a decrease in the game entertainment is prevented. When the prefetch effect pattern is a special concealment pattern, the concealment effect is always executed. This is because, as described above, the concealment effect to be concealed including the active hold display is not limited to the concealment effect of the special concealment pattern determined in the pre-reading effect determination process. When the concealment effect determined based on the aspect concealment determination table (FIGS. 28B and 28C) exists and the concealment effect of the special concealment pattern is executed, the change in the display mode of the active hold Since two production modes are prepared for the case where the game is to be performed and the case where the game is not changed, it is possible to prevent the player from deteriorating the game interest. In the present embodiment, since it is not known which of the plurality of hold displays hidden by the concealment effect changes the display mode of the hold display, the player's expectation can be enhanced. An effect pattern (gase effect pattern) in which the display mode of the target hold display does not change even when the concealment effect is executed may be determined in the pre-read effect determination process. It may be executed before the starting variable display is started.

  Next, in S <b> 1816 which proceeds when the prefetch effect pattern is a partial concealment pattern, the effect control CPU 101 specifies a hold display to be concealed. Specifically, when there is no start prize after the occurrence of the target hold display to be rendered, the two hold displays of the target hold display and the hold display that has been won immediately before are specified as a hold display that hides the hold display. (See FIG. 31D). In addition, when there is a start prize after the occurrence of the target hold display, it is specified as a hold display that conceals the two hold displays of the target hold display and the hold display that has been won immediately after the start (see FIG. 31G). ).

  In the present embodiment, the target hold display and the hold display that was won immediately before the start, or the target hold display and the hold display that was started immediately after that are the concealment targets in the concealment effect of the partial concealment pattern. The present invention is not limited to this, and the hold that has been won immediately before or immediately after, such as the target hold display and the hold display immediately before the start winning two, the target hold display and the hold display immediately after the two winning wins, etc. Two hold displays, ie, the hold display other than the display and the target hold display, may be used as a concealment target in the concealment effect of the partial concealment pattern. Also, the display may be other than the hold display that has been won immediately before or immediately after the two, and the hold display and the target hold display that have been won immediately before or after multiple times may be the concealment target in the concealment effect of the partial concealment pattern. .

  In the present embodiment, in the effect design variation start process, the hold display to be concealed when the prefetch effect pattern is a partial concealment pattern is specified, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the process of changing the effect design to be described later, the hold display to be concealed at the start timing of the concealment effect may be specified. Moreover, you may make it identify the hold display concealed from the hold display which existed in the pre-reading effect determination process (at the time of starting winning a prize) mentioned above.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 selects the display table change time process table corresponding to the specified hold display, the prefetch effect pattern (partial concealment pattern), the final display mode, and the variation pattern (S1817), and the process proceeds to S1819 described later. move on.

  Next, in S1818, when the concealment effect of the special concealment pattern is executed (Y of S1813 +), when the concealment effect of the entire concealment pattern is executed (N of S1815), or when the concealment effect is not executed (S1820), The effect control CPU 101 performs the look-ahead effect pattern (execution of the concealment effect of the special concealment pattern, execution of the concealment effect of the entire concealment pattern, or non-execution of the concealment effect) and the display mode change according to the final display mode and the variation pattern. Process table is selected, and the process advances to step S1819.

  In step S1819, the effect control CPU 101 deletes the storage of the prefetch effect pattern, and the process advances to step S1822. In S1822, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (S1822).

  The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating a variation aspect during a variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol, data indicating a prefetch effect aspect in the total pending storage display unit 18c, and a suggestion effect. The data etc. which show the aspect of are described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. In addition, even if it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value, the data corresponding to the production parts that are not to be controlled (for example, the prefetching production described in the display control execution data of the process table used when the prefetching production is not executed) Dummy data (data for which no control is specified) may be set in (data indicating the mode).

  These process tables are stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

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

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) Control of various lamps and speakers 27R and 27L as effect parts is executed (S1823). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speakers 27R and 27L.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the change time specified by the change pattern command in the change time timer (S1824), and the value of the effect control process flag corresponds to the effect symbol changing process (S802). (S1825).

  In the effect symbol variation start process (FIG. 27), it may be determined whether or not to perform a notice effect other than the pre-read effect, for example, a character notice effect in which a predetermined character appears.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S1831), and subtracts 1 from the value of the change time timer (S1832).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the process table is a display mode change process table (S1833). If it is not the display mode change process table, the process advances to step S1843 to be described later. On the other hand, if it is a display mode change process table, the process advances to step S1834.

  In this embodiment, the change mode of the target hold display and the change mode of the active hold display are different display modes, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the change mode of the target hold display and When the active hold display change mode is changed to a display mode related to each other, the display mode change time process table may be used over a plurality of variable display periods. In that case, when selecting the display mode change time process table at the start of fluctuation, the display mode change time process table used during the previous fluctuation display is specified, and the display mode change time process table is specified. A corresponding process table may be selected.

  In S1834, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether it is the start timing of the concealment effect. Specifically, the start timing of the concealment effect is described in the display mode change time process table, and the effect control CPU 101 is the start timing of the concealment effect based on the description of the display mode change time process table. It is determined whether or not. Here, when it is the start timing of the concealment effect, the concealment effect is started in correspondence with the process table (S1835), and the process proceeds to S1843 described later. On the other hand, if it is not the start timing of the concealment effect, the process proceeds to S1836.

  In S <b> 1836, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether it is the end timing of the concealment effect. Specifically, the end timing of the concealment effect is described in the display mode change process table, and the effect control CPU 101 is the concealment effect end timing based on the description of the display mode change process table. It is determined whether or not. If it is not the end timing of the concealment effect, the process proceeds to S1843. On the other hand, when it is the end timing of the concealment effect, the concealment effect is terminated and the target hold display is displayed in a special mode (S1837), the prefetch effect restriction flag is reset (S1838), and the process proceeds to S1843.

  In S1843, the effect control CPU 101 switches process data when the process timer times out. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (S1844). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (S1845).

  Next, if the variation time timer has timed out (S1849), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) (S1851). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S1850), the process proceeds to S1851. Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  In this embodiment, the determination process including whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect based on the reception of the winning determination result designation command is executed in the pre-reading effect determination process. You may make it perform in the process during symbol fluctuation. For example, it is possible to execute a determination process including whether to perform a pre-reading effect by including a process of monitoring the winning determination result storage buffer in the effect symbol variation process.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the confirmed command reception flag is set (S851). If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the confirmed command reception flag is reset. (S852), control for deriving and displaying a stop symbol is performed according to the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (S853).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to be a big hit (S855a). Whether or not it is determined to be a big hit can be confirmed by, for example, a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit based on the determined stop symbol. If it is determined to be a big hit, the process proceeds to S858, and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804).

  On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a big hit, it is further confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit (S855b). Whether or not it is determined to be a small hit can be confirmed by, for example, a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a small hit based on the determined stop symbol. If it is determined to be a small hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit display process (S807) (S856).

  When it is determined that neither big hit nor small hit is made (N in S855b), the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800). Update (S857).

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 ends the production symbol variation (variable display) on the condition that the design confirmation designation command has been received (see S851 and S853). However, when the variation time timer based on the received variation pattern command times out, control may be performed to end the variation of the effect symbol without receiving the symbol determination designation command. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 may not transmit the symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of variable display.

  Next, a specific example of the prefetch effect at the time of executing the concealment effect will be described. FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the prefetch effect based on the partial concealment pattern. As shown in FIG. 31A, when a start winning is generated, a prefetch effect mode (prefetch effect pattern, final display mode, change timing) is determined, and a new hold display is displayed according to the determination result. It has become. In the effect display device 9, while the variation of the effect symbol is being displayed, four hold displays are displayed in the normal hold mode (circle mark “◯” in this embodiment) on the total hold storage display unit 18 c, and the hold box The active hold display displayed in 18d is displayed in a normal manner (in this embodiment, a circle “◯”). In FIG. 31A, the rightmost hold display is the target hold display of the prefetch effect, and the first shift is the change timing.

  When the change is completed (FIG. 31B), the next hold display is shifted, and the hold display (active hold display) to be subjected to the change display is displayed in the hold box 18d, and a new change display is started. (FIG. 31C). Note that a pre-reading effect is started in the variation.

  As shown in FIG. 31D, when the concealment effect is started when there is no new start winning after the target hold display, an object for concealment effect (airplane in this embodiment) appears, and the target hold display And the two hold displays, which are the start display winning immediately before that, are concealed so as to be invisible. Then, at the end timing of the concealment effect, the two on-hold display that has been hidden appears again (execution of the current appearance), and the display mode of the target hold display is changed from the normal hold display to the first special mode (in this embodiment, “ “X” is included in “○” (FIG. 31E)) or the second special mode (in this embodiment, “X” is included in “○” (FIG. 31F)). To change.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (G), when the concealment effect is started when there is a new start winning after the target hold display, an object for concealment effect (airplane in this embodiment) appears, and the target hold display And the two hold displays, which are the start display winning immediately before that, are concealed so as to be invisible. Then, at the end timing of the concealment effect, the two on-hold display that has been hidden appears again (execution of the current appearance), and the display mode of the target hold display is changed from the normal hold display to the first special mode (in this embodiment, “ “X” is included in “○” (FIG. 31 (H))) or the second special mode (in this embodiment, “×” is included in “○” (FIG. 31 (I))). To change.

  In this embodiment, in the concealment effect of the partial concealment pattern, only two on-hold displays including the target on-hold display are concealed, but the object for concealment effect (airplane in this embodiment) is newly It is displayed so as not to include the position where the start winning prize is displayed. For this reason, when there is a new start prize during the concealment effect, the new start prize is not concealed by the object for the concealment effect.

  When there is a new start prize during the concealment effect, when a hold display based on the new start prize occurs, the decision as to whether or not to use the hold display as the target of the pre-reading effect is suspended. After the concealment effect ends and the prefetch effect restriction flag is reset, it may be determined whether or not the hold display is a target of the prefetch effect.

  When there is a new start prize during the concealment effect of the partial concealment pattern, a hold display based on the new start prize is displayed at a position concealed by the object for concealment effect (airplane in this embodiment). Also good. For example, by displaying in advance so as to conceal the area including the object for the concealment effect until the position where the deferred display based on the new start prize is displayed, the deferred display based on the new start prize is displayed for the concealment effect. It may be hidden by the object. In other words, the image layer on which the object for the concealment effect is drawn is preferentially displayed over the image layer on which the hold display based on the new start prize is drawn, and the hold display based on the new start prize is drawn. Even in such a case, the object is hidden by the object for concealment effect.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the prefetching effect based on the entire concealment pattern. As shown in FIG. 32A, when a start winning is generated, a prefetch effect mode (prefetch effect pattern, final display mode, change timing) is determined, and a new hold display is displayed according to the determination result. It has become. In the effect display device 9, while the variation of the effect symbol is being displayed, four hold displays are displayed in the normal hold mode (circle mark “◯” in this embodiment) on the total hold storage display unit 18 c, and the hold box The active hold display displayed in 18d is displayed in a normal manner (in this embodiment, a circle “◯”). In FIG. 32A, the rightmost hold display is the target hold display for the prefetch effect, and the first shift is the change timing.

  When the change is completed (FIG. 32B), the next hold display is shifted, and the hold display (active hold display) to be subjected to the change display is displayed in the hold box 18d, and a new change display is started. (FIG. 32C). Note that a pre-reading effect is started in the variation.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (D), an object for concealment production (in this embodiment, a rocket and its smoke) appears, and all on-hold displays including the target on-hold display (not including the active on-hold display) are not visible. To hide. Then, at the end timing of the concealment effect, all the hidden display that has been hidden appears again (execution of the current appearance), and the display mode of the target hold display is changed from the normal hold display to the first special mode (in this embodiment, “ “X” is included in “O” (FIG. 32E)) or the second special mode (in this embodiment, “X” is included in “O” (FIG. 32F)). To change.

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of prefetching effects based on the special concealment pattern. As shown in FIG. 33A, when a start winning is generated, a prefetch effect mode (prefetch effect pattern, final display mode, change timing) is determined, and a new hold display is displayed according to the determination result. It has become. In the effect display device 9, while the variation of the effect symbol is being displayed, four hold displays are displayed in the normal hold mode (circle mark “◯” in this embodiment) on the total hold storage display unit 18 c, and the hold box The active hold display displayed in 18d is displayed in a normal manner (in this embodiment, a circle “◯”). In FIG. 33A, the rightmost hold display is the target hold display of the prefetch effect, and the first shift is the change timing.

  When the fluctuation is completed (FIG. 33B), the next hold display shifts, and the hold display (active hold display) to be subjected to the change display is displayed in the hold box 18d, and a new change display is started. (FIG. 33C). Note that a pre-reading effect is started in the variation.

  As shown in FIG. 33D, an object for concealment production (a character and a plurality of shooting stars in the present embodiment) appears, and all the on-hold displays including the active on-hold display and the target on-hold display are concealed invisible. Then, at the end timing of the concealment effect, all the hidden display that has been hidden appears again (execution of the current appearance), and the display mode of the target hold display is changed from the normal hold display to the first special mode (in this embodiment, “ “X” is included in “○” (FIG. 33E)) or the second special mode (in this embodiment, “X” is included in “○” (FIG. 33F)). To change.

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the prefetching effect that is executed after a plurality of shifts (the second shift). As shown in FIG. 34 (A), when a start winning occurs, a prefetch effect mode (prefetch effect pattern, final display mode, change timing) is determined, and a new hold display is displayed according to the determination result. It has become. In the effect display device 9, while the variation of the effect symbol is being displayed, four hold displays are displayed in the normal hold mode (circle mark “◯” in this embodiment) on the total hold storage display unit 18 c, and the hold box The active hold display displayed in 18d is displayed in a normal manner (in this embodiment, a circle “◯”). In FIG. 34A, the rightmost hold display is the target hold display for the prefetch effect, and the second shift is the change timing.

  When the change ends (FIG. 34B), the next hold display shifts (the first shift), and the hold display (active hold display) that is the subject of the change display is displayed in the hold box 18d. The variable display is started (FIG. 34C). Further, when the change is completed (FIG. 34D), the next hold display is shifted (the second shift), and the hold display (active hold display) to be subjected to the change display is displayed in the hold box 18d. A new variation display is started (FIG. 34E). Note that a pre-reading effect is started in the variation.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (F), an object for concealment production (in this embodiment, a rocket and its smoke) appears and conceals all the on-hold displays (including the on-hold display) including the target on-hold display. . Then, at the end timing of the concealment effect, all the hidden display that has been hidden appears again (execution of the current appearance), and the display mode of the target hold display is changed from the normal hold display to the first special mode (in this embodiment, “ “X” is included in “○” (FIG. 34G)) or the second special mode (in this embodiment, “X” is included in “○” (FIG. 34H)). To change.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the pre-reading effect is executed at a predetermined number of shifts after the target hold display is generated. In the pre-reading effect, each of the partial concealment pattern, the total concealment pattern, and the special concealment pattern is performed. The concealment effect is executed.

  In the present embodiment, an example of an effect mode in which a pre-reading effect is executed at the time of start winning (shift 0), the first shift (FIGS. 31 to 33) and the second shift (FIG. 34) of the hold display is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pre-reading effect may be executed at the third or more shifts of the hold display. In addition, when a pre-reading effect (non-concealment effect not executed) is executed at the 0th shift, when a new hold display is displayed at the time of start winning, the hold display is displayed in a special manner from the beginning. (Pre-fetching notice when winning)

  In this embodiment, a plane object appears in the partial concealment pattern, a rocket and its smoke object appear in the full concealment pattern, and a character and multiple shooting star objects appear in the special concealment pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the same object may appear in all the production patterns of the partial concealment pattern, the total concealment pattern, and the special concealment pattern. A plurality of objects may appear in the effect pattern. For example, an effect mode in which a character object appears in a partial concealment pattern may be used.

  In the present embodiment, in the concealment effect of the partial concealment pattern, the two on-hold displays of the target on-hold display and the on-hold display that has been won immediately before the start are concealed, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the concealment effect of the partial concealment pattern, three or more on-hold displays including the target on-hold display may be concealed. Moreover, in the concealment effect of the partial concealment pattern, the number of reserved displays to be concealed (the concealment range of the reserved display) may be changed as appropriate for each execution. For example, in the concealment effect of the partial concealment pattern, if the display result of the variable display based on the target hold display has a high expectation level, the number of the hold displays is concealed than when the expectation level is low. May be.

  In the present embodiment, each concealment effect pattern includes three types of concealment effects: a partial concealment pattern, a full concealment pattern, and a special concealment pattern. The same type of concealment effect always conceals in the same manner. Although the production is executed and the end timing of the concealment production (the pattern of the current appearance appearance) is in the same mode, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the concealment production of the same type, the concealment production The end timing (the pattern of the current appearance appearance) may be varied. Furthermore, the concealment effect may be terminated at different end timings (current appearance appearance patterns) depending on each type of concealment effect.

  Next, an effect mode in a variable period of each variable display when executing the concealment effect will be described based on the time chart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 35, a pre-reading effect restriction flag indicating that the execution of a new pre-reading effect is restricted is set in the variable display change period in which execution of the pre-reading effect has not yet been decided. If a start prize is generated (see the pre-reading effect determination process in FIG. 22), the mode of the pre-reading effect is determined, and a new hold display (part 1) is displayed according to the determination result. . If execution of the pre-reading effect is determined and the change timing of the pre-reading effect is determined at the 0th shift of the hold display, the target hold display (part 1) is displayed in a special manner immediately after the start winning prize (winning) Time-predictive notice effect).

  In this embodiment, when the change timing of the pre-reading effect is determined at the 0th shift of the hold display, the target hold display (part 1) is displayed in a special mode immediately after the start winning prize. Even if the change timing of the pre-reading effect is determined at the 0th shift of the hold display, the target hold display is displayed in the normal mode immediately after the start of the display. The target hold display in the normal mode may be changed to a special mode.

  In addition, when the start winning is generated and the mode of the pre-reading effect is determined, the pre-reading effect with the concealment effect is determined, and the change timing of the pre-reading effect is determined at the second shift of the hold display, immediately after the start winning The target hold display (part 2) is displayed in the normal mode. Then, the prefetch effect restriction flag is set, and the prefetch effect restriction flag is set until the concealment effect ends in the prefetch effect, and the prefetch effect restriction flag is reset with the end of the concealment effect. If the number of reserved memories is 1 or less at the start of fluctuation (see S1814 in FIG. 27), it is determined that the concealment effect is not executed, and therefore the prefetch effect limit flag is reset at the time of the determination.

  As shown in FIG. 35, when the fluctuation period of the first variable display of the hold display shifts, and when the hold display is further shifted and the variable display is started (second shift), in the fluctuation period of the variable display The concealment effect is started. Then, when a new start prize is generated within the concealment effect period, since the prefetch effect restriction flag is set, the determination of the execution of the new prefetch effect is restricted, and the new start prize is based. The hold display (part 3) is displayed in the normal mode. Then, with the end of the concealment effect, the target hold display (part 2) changes to a special mode, and the prefetch effect restriction flag is reset. When a new start prize is generated after the concealment effect is finished, it is possible to determine execution of a new pre-reading effect corresponding to the hold display (part 4) based on the new start prize.

  In this embodiment, when the prefetch effect restriction flag is set, it is prohibited (restricted) from determining the execution of a new prefetch effect, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, when the prefetch effect restriction flag is set, the probability that execution of a new prefetch effect is determined may be reduced.

  In this embodiment, the prefetch effect restriction flag is reset when the concealment effect ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the prefetch effect restriction flag is reset when the fluctuation is stopped. You may do it.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the hold display is changed in a state in which the hold display is difficult to be visually recognized by the player due to the concealment effect, so that any of the hold display modes is special from the normal mode. It is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to the player being aware in advance whether the mode changes.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, in the prefetch effect execution determination tables A and B shown in FIG. 23 for determining the execution of the prefetch effect necessary for executing the concealment effect, the winning determination result is “big hit”. In some cases, the ratio of “execution of pre-reading effects” is higher than when “out of focus” is determined, and when the concealment effect is executed, the display result is “big hit” than when the concealment effect is not executed. Since it becomes easy, it can be made to pay attention to whether a concealment effect is performed, and an interest can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, in the prefetch effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25, the ratio of determining the special concealment pattern is higher when the latest winning determination result is a big hit. Since the type of concealment effect to be executed can be noted, the interest can be improved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the partial concealment pattern has the shortest execution time, the entire concealment pattern has a longer execution time than the partial concealment pattern, and the execution of the special concealment pattern is longer than the full concealment pattern. In the pre-reading effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25, when the latest winning determination result is a big hit, the concealment ratio is higher because the ratio of determining the special concealment pattern is higher. Since attention can be paid to the release timing at which the production is released, the interest can be improved.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, since the concealment effect of the special concealment pattern can be executed even while the active hold effect is being executed, the active hold display is displayed in a state in which it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the concealment effect. By changing, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the hold display changes or the active hold display changes, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the concealment effect of any one of the partial concealment pattern, the total concealment pattern, and the special concealment pattern. Both the concealment effect that is made invisible and the concealment effect that makes it difficult or impossible to see only the hold display without including the active hold display are executed, so pay attention to which player the concealment effect is executed. Since it can be made, the interest of a game can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 sets a prefetch effect restriction flag in S67115 of the prefetch effect determination process shown in FIG. 22 to restrict execution of a new prefetch effect. In addition, since the hold display of the hold memory newly generated when the concealment effect is executed is displayed in a special manner, it is possible to prevent the target of the prefetch effect from becoming unclear and confusing the player. .

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, as in the modification shown in FIG. 36 and FIG. 37, in addition to the partial concealment pattern, the total concealment pattern, and the special concealment pattern, a non-hidden pattern without concealment effect is provided, and these four types of effect patterns are determined. It may be possible. Next, a final display mode determination table and each prefetch effect pattern determination table in the modification will be described.

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing a final display mode determination table in the modification. This final display mode determination table is a table used when determining the final mode of target hold display in the pre-reading effect determination process (at the time of start winning). The effect control CPU 101 uses this final display mode determination table to determine which display mode to finally display the target hold display.

  For example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “out of” (corresponding to the winning determination result 1 designation to the winning determination result 7 designation), the effect control CPU 101 The final display mode is determined to be “no special mode change” at a rate of 60%, the final display mode is determined to be “first special mode” at a rate of 25%, and the final display mode is set to “No. "2 Special mode". Further, for example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit” (corresponding to the winning determination result 8 designation to the winning determination result 12 designation). The CPU 101 for production control determines the final display mode as “no special mode change” at a rate of 15%, and determines the final display mode as “first special mode” at a rate of 25%. The final display mode is determined as the “second special mode” based on the ratio. Further, for example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variation display is “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit” (designation result 13 at winning), the effect control CPU 101 The final display mode is determined as “no special mode change” at a rate of 30%, the final display mode is determined as “first special mode” at a rate of 50%, and the final display mode is set as “No. "2 Special mode".

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram of a prefetch effect pattern determination table. This prefetch effect pattern determination table is a table used when determining the effect pattern of the concealment effect in the prefetch effect determination process (at the time of starting winning a prize). The effect control CPU 101 uses a pre-read effect pattern determination table (FIGS. 37A to 37C) provided in accordance with the number of reserved memories (non-hidden pattern, partial concealment pattern, total concealment pattern, special concealment pattern). Of these four types of concealment effects, one of the prefetch effect patterns is determined. The non-hidden pattern is a pattern that does not execute the concealment effect, and the partial concealment pattern is a concealment effect that conceals only two hold displays including the effect target hold display, as in the above embodiment. The all concealment pattern is a concealment effect that conceals all the on-hold displays including the effect target hold display, as in the above embodiment, and the special concealment pattern is the effect target hold display and the same as in the above embodiment. This is a concealment effect that conceals all on-hold displays including the active on-hold display.

  In this modification, the execution time of the concealment effect is 0 for the non-concealment pattern, the execution time for the partial concealment pattern is the shortest, and the total concealment pattern is longer than the partial concealment pattern. It is an execution time, and the special concealment pattern has a longer execution time than the entire concealment pattern. That is, the time from when the concealment of concealment display is started until the concealment is canceled (release timing) varies depending on each effect pattern.

  FIG. 37A is an explanatory diagram showing a prefetch effect pattern determination table used when determining a prefetch effect pattern when the number of reserved memories is three. In this prefetch effect pattern determination table, corresponding to the determined final mode being “no special mode change”, among the 100 determination values that can be extracted as a prefetch effect pattern determination random number, non-hidden 70 decision values are set for pattern determination, 15 decision values are set for partial concealment pattern determination, 10 determination values are set for all concealment pattern determinations, and 5 for determination of special concealment patterns. Number of judgment values is set. Further, in response to the determined final mode being “with special mode change”, 25 determinations for determining the non-hidden pattern out of 100 determination values that can be extracted as random numbers for prefetching effect pattern determination A value is set, 30 determination values are set for determining the partial concealment pattern, 30 determination values are set for determining all the concealment patterns, and 15 determination values are set for determining the special concealment pattern. Yes.

  FIG. 37B is an explanatory diagram showing a prefetch effect pattern determination table used when determining a prefetch effect pattern when the number of reserved memories is four. In this prefetch effect pattern determination table, corresponding to the determined final mode being “no special mode change”, among the 100 determination values that can be extracted as a prefetch effect pattern determination random number, non-hidden 55 determination values are set for pattern determination, 20 determination values are set for determination of partial concealment patterns, 15 determination values are set for determination of all concealment patterns, and 10 determination values are determined for determination of special concealment patterns. Number of judgment values is set. Corresponding to the fact that the determined final mode is “with special mode change”, of the 100 determination values that can be extracted as random numbers for prefetching effect pattern determination, 20 determinations for determining the non-hiding pattern A value is set, 25 determination values are set for determining the partial concealment pattern, 35 determination values are set for determining the total concealment pattern, and 20 determination values are set for determining the special concealment pattern. Yes.

  FIG. 37C is an explanatory diagram showing a prefetch effect pattern determination table used when determining the prefetch effect pattern when the number of reserved memories is 5 or more. In this prefetch effect pattern determination table, corresponding to the determined final mode being “no special mode change”, among the 100 determination values that can be extracted as a prefetch effect pattern determination random number, non-hidden 45 determination values are set for pattern determination, 25 determination values are set for partial concealment pattern determination, 20 determination values are set for determination of all concealment patterns, and 10 for determination of special concealment patterns. Number of judgment values is set. Corresponding to the fact that the determined final mode is “with special mode change”, among the 100 determination values that can be extracted as random numbers for determining the pre-reading effect pattern, 5 determinations are made to determine the non-hiding pattern. A value is set, 30 determination values are set for determining the partial concealment pattern, 40 determination values are set for determining the total concealment pattern, and 25 determination values are set for determining the special concealment pattern. Yes.

  Thus, in this modification, each look-ahead effect pattern determination table is provided according to the number of reserved memories, and in each table, four types of concealment effects, a non-concealment pattern, a partial concealment pattern, a total concealment pattern, and a special concealment pattern are provided. Can be determined.

  In the present modification, the rate at which each concealment pattern is executed is different depending on whether the determined final mode is “no special mode change” or “special mode change”. And, when the concealment effect is executed (when the partial concealment pattern, the total concealment pattern, and the special concealment pattern are determined) than when the concealment effect is not performed (when the non-concealment pattern is determined), There is a high possibility of changing to a special mode. Therefore, when the concealment effect is executed, the player can obtain a sense of expectation that the hold display is changed to a special mode. In addition, in this modification, although the ratio in which each concealment pattern is executed is different between “no change in special mode” and “with change in special mode”, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, “no special mode change” is set to “out of”, “with special mode change” is set to “big hit”, and the display result of “out of” and the variable display result is the display result of “big hit” The ratio of executing each concealment pattern may be different depending on the case.

  When the “first special mode” or the “second special mode” is determined in the final display mode determination table, if the non-hiding pattern is determined, the hiding effect is not executed, A pre-reading effect in which only the display mode changes is performed. Further, when “no special mode change” is determined in the final display mode determination table, if a non-hidden pattern is determined, the display mode of the hold display is not changed and the concealment effect is not executed. As a result, no production is performed. Further, when “no special mode change” is determined in the final display mode determination table, if the non-concealment pattern is determined, the effect pattern is stored as in the case where execution of the prefetch effect is not determined. Alternatively, the prefetch effect determination process may be terminated. In that case, since the process ends without setting the prefetch effect restriction flag, if there is a start prize immediately after that, it is determined whether or not to perform the prefetch effect based on the start prize. Will be able to do.

  In the modified example, when execution of the pre-reading effect is determined, “no special mode change” that does not change the display mode of the hold display to the special mode can be determined, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, it may be possible to determine the execution of the concealment effect when the hold display does not change by not determining the pre-reading effect, and even in this case, when the hold display for which the execution of the pre-reading effect is determined changes The rate at which the concealment effect is executed may be different from the rate at which the concealment effect is executed when the hold display does not change because execution of the prefetching effect is not determined (for example, a high rate).

  In the above embodiment, the concealment effect is executed during the variable display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the start of the change based on the target hold display, before the start of the change, or the big hit. The concealment effect may be executed during the performance, or the concealment effect may be performed immediately after the start winning of the target hold display. Furthermore, you may enable it to perform a concealment effect at arbitrary timings among the execution timings of a some concealment effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, the concealment effect period indicates only the period during which the predetermined object conceals the hold display. However, this concealment effect period is not limited to the concealment period, and is not limited to the concealment effect period. A predetermined period immediately before the start, a predetermined period immediately after the end, and a period from when the execution of the concealment effect is determined by storing the hold memory of the target of the pre-reading effect until the determined concealment effect is executed. It is good also as a concealment production period. For example, when the target hold display of the pre-reading effect is displayed as a special mode and the target hold display is displayed in the normal mode at the beginning of the display, the special mode of the hold display is not visually recognized by the player. Since the special mode hold display is concealed, the period up to that time may be the concealment effect period.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the 1st special symbol storage memory display 18a and the 2nd special symbol storage memory display 18b are provided with the sum storage memory display part 18c as a means which a player can recognize the number of memory on hold. However, in addition to this, a display device that allows the player to recognize the total reserved memory number may be provided, or the total reserved memory other than the area where the concealment effect object is displayed in the effect display device 9 may be provided. The number may be displayed as small as possible. Furthermore, when the effect symbol is concealed by the object of the concealment effect, the effect symbol may be displayed smaller than the area where the object of the concealment effect is displayed. Moreover, you may make it display the number, symbol, etc. which can specify the total number of pending storages on the effect display device 9. Furthermore, the display that can specify the total number of pending storages composed of numbers or the like may be displayed at a position that is not concealed by the object of the concealment effect even when the concealment effect is being executed. By doing in this way, even if the concealment effect is being executed, the player can always recognize the total number of pending storage.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the object of a concealment effect conceals a hold display and performs only the effect which makes a hold display appear again after that, this invention is not limited to this, Execution of a concealment effect In addition, an effect that the character appearing in the concealed hold display acts may be combined, and an effect that the concealment display concealed by this action effect changes from the normal form to the special form may be performed. In addition, as an example of the action effect that acts on the hold display, a character related to the machine type of the gaming machine may appear, and it may be an action effect that acts by hitting the changing hold display or colliding with the changing hold display. However, the appearing character itself does not act on the hold display, but the appearing character may project an action such as a ball, and the action may collide with the hold display where the action changes, or other aspects. For example, an effect in which an arrow flying across the screen is stuck in a changing hold display may be used.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the image of the object of a concealment effect conceals the image of a hold display in the display area of the effect display apparatus 9, only the effect which makes a hold display appear again after that is performed, but this invention does this. The concealment effect of concealing the reserved display with the accessory member by providing a member such as a shutter for concealing the display part of the image of the reserved display in the display area of the effect display device 9 is not limited thereto. May be executed. In this case, at the same time that the accessory member is withdrawn from the display area, the normal-type hold display may be changed to a special-type hold display. You may change the hold display of a mode into the hold display of a special mode.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, although the variation display result of the target hold display illustrates the form in which the determination ratio of the effect mode of the concealment effect is different depending on whether or not the “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, The present invention is not limited to this, and the determination ratio of the effect mode of the concealment effect depends on the jackpot type (“normal jackpot”, “probability variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”) in the variable display of the target hold display. It may be different.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the aspect which makes a hold display or an active hold display invisible as a concealment effect was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, A concealment effect is a hold display or an active hold display. It may be in a form that makes it difficult to see (makes it difficult to see), a part of the hold display or active hold display can be seen during the concealment effect, or a mode in which it is visible through the object of the concealment effect. May be.

  In the above-described embodiments, “the ratio is different” is not limited to only the ratio that is different in the relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 40%: 60%. B = 100%: It is a concept that includes those with different ratios in a relationship such as 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  In the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 is connected to another board (for example, as shown in FIG. 3). Production control command to sound output / output board 70, lamp driver board 35, etc., or sound / lamp board having a function by a circuit mounted on sound output board 70 and a function by a circuit mounted on lamp driver board 35) May be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  In the embodiment, in order to notify the microcomputer 100 for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc., one change is made when the change is started. Although an example in which a pattern command is transmitted has been shown, a variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slide effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. It may be. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In addition, the configuration shown in the above embodiment is not limited to pachinko gaming machines but can be applied to various forms of gaming machines. For example, the configuration shown in each of the above embodiments may be applied to a sealed circulation pachinko machine. In the enclosed circulation type pachinko machine, a predetermined number (for example, 50) of game balls used in the pachinko machine are enclosed in an enclosed area (for example, in a pachinko machine), and the game area provided in the pachinko machine In order to fire game balls through the game area, collect the game balls via the collection unit (for example, each winning opening, out port, foul ball return opening), and fire the collected game balls again into the game area In the enclosed area. In addition, in such a sealed circulation pachinko machine, when there is a prize at each prize opening, points corresponding to the number of prize balls are added to the card inserted in the card unit instead of the prize balls. Processing is performed.

  In addition, as the effect time of the concealment effect, when the concealment effect can be executed in all the variation patterns, the concealment effect may be shorter than the variation time of the shortest variation pattern. When the pattern is only a part of all the variation patterns, the time may be shorter than the variation time of the shortest variation pattern among the some variation patterns. On the other hand, when the effect time of the concealment effect is defined in advance, the concealment effect is executed only in the variation pattern in which the concealment effect can be executed because the variation time is longer than the effect time of the concealment effect. You can do that.

  In the above-described embodiment, a random R for determining whether or not to win a big win at the time of starting winning is exemplified, and the extracted random R itself is illustrated as a reserved storage. The present invention is not limited to this, and instead of storing these random Rs themselves, data that can specify the determination result as to whether or not to make a big hit by the extracted random Rs is stored and started. When the condition is established and the variable display is started, the variable display may be performed by specifying the determination result stored at the time of starting winning, without determining whether or not to win again. That is, whether or not to win a big hit may be determined not at the time of starting the change but at a timing other than the time of starting the change such as at the time of starting winning a prize.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which launches a game ball from the downward direction rather than a game area | region with the hitting ball launcher was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For example, the said hitting ball launcher is set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 The game ball may be launched from above the game area by providing it above the game area.

  In the above-described embodiment, the prefetch effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25 is provided according to the number of reserved memories, and the determination ratios of the partial concealment pattern, the total concealment pattern, and the total concealment pattern are different for each table. The determination ratio of each concealment pattern is different depending on the number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning, but the present invention is not limited to this, not only at the time of starting winning, The determination ratio of each concealment pattern may be different depending on the number of reserved storage at the middle timing.

  Moreover, in the said Example, in S67103 of the prefetch effect determination process shown in FIG. 22, when the number of holding | maintenance memory | storage is not three or more, it is made not to determine execution of a prefetch effect, However, This invention is limited to this. Instead of this, even if this pre-reading effect determination process, that is, when the number of reserved memory is not 3 or more at the time of starting winning, it is determined whether or not the number of stored memory is 3 or more again at the start of fluctuation. When the number is 3 or more, execution of the pre-reading effect may be determined, and when the reserved storage number is not 3 or more, the execution of the pre-reading effect may not be determined.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pre-reading effect restriction flag is set in the pre-reading effect determination process shown in FIG. 22 which is the start winning prize before the concealment effect is started, and the concealment is performed in the effect symbol changing process shown in FIG. The prefetch effect restriction flag is reset at the end timing of the effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the prefetch effect restriction flag is set at the start timing of the concealment effect, and the end timing of the concealment effect is reached. The configuration may be such that the prefetch effect restriction flag is reset.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the determination rate of a partial concealment pattern, a total concealment pattern, and a special concealment pattern differs for every prefetch production | presentation pattern determination table shown in FIG. For example, the determination ratio of the partial concealment pattern, the entire concealment pattern, and the special concealment pattern may be the same, and the number of reserved displays to be concealed in each effect pattern may be different.

  In the embodiment, in the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 27, the pre-reading effect that changes the display mode of the hold display and the active hold effect that changes the display mode of the active hold are simultaneously performed during the same variation period. Although control is performed not to execute, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pre-reading effect and the active hold effect may be executed simultaneously during the same variation period. Moreover, not only the pre-reading effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, but also a change effect that suggests a change in the display mode of the hold display may be executable. May be executed simultaneously.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the object hold | maintenance display which is concealed in concealment production and a display mode changes has illustrated only one production aspect, this invention is not limited to this, Concealment When a plurality of hold displays are concealed in the effect, a display form of some of the plurality of hold displays may be changed among these concealed hold displays. Further, when the concealment effect of the special concealment pattern is executed, when the hold display and the active hold display are simultaneously hidden, a plurality of hold displays composed of the hold display and the active hold display are displayed at the same time. It may be a changing aspect.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 7 Game area | region 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 18c Total pending | holding memory | storage display part 56 CPU
101 CPU for effect control

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
The hold display corresponding to the variable display that is not yet started, a plurality displayable hold display unit by a special manner different from the normal aspect or the normal mode,
A pre-reading notice effect execution means capable of executing a pre-reading notice effect for displaying the state of the hold display in the special form until the variable display corresponding to the hold display is started;
An inhibition effect execution means capable of executing an inhibition effect that makes the player difficult to view or impossible to visually recognize at least a part of the plurality of held displays that are displayed;
A corresponding effect executing means for executing an effect corresponding to the variable display being executed;
With
The inhibition effect execution means is capable of executing a plurality of types of inhibition effects with different numbers of pending displays that are difficult to view or cannot be visually recognized.
When the inhibition effect is executed and when it is not executed, the ratio controlled to the advantageous state or the ratio that changes to the special mode in the prefetching notice effect is different,
When there is a hold display displayed according to the special mode , the execution ratio of the inhibition effect is higher than when there is no hold display displayed according to the special mode .
A gaming machine characterized by that.