JP6630621B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine that performs variable display.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball as a game medium is fired into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out to the player. There are things to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying (also referred to as “fluctuations”) the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result on the variable display device, a game state (game The state of the machine, that is, the state in which the gaming machine is controlled.) Is changed to provide a predetermined game value to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

  Further, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player operates the start lever to start variably displaying identification information on the variable display device, and the player By operating a stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within a range of a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is performed. A prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined predetermined game medium is paid out according to the prize, and when a specific prize is generated, the game state is changed to a predetermined game value by the player. (A so-called slot machine).

  In addition, the game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine is in a state that is advantageous for a player who is easy to win a hit ball, or is in a state that is advantageous for the player. In other words, the right is to be generated or the conditions for paying out prize balls are easily satisfied.

  In a pachinko gaming machine, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed as a display result of a variable display of a special symbol (identification information) started on the variable display device based on a game ball winning the starting winning opening. When this is done, a "big hit" occurs. Note that the derived display is to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop symbol). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the state shifts to a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each open period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning prizes is won, the winning prize opening is closed. The number of opening of the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and if the opening time elapses even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. A game in a round may be called a round game.

  Further, in the variable display device, a symbol other than a symbol that is a final stop symbol (for example, a middle symbol among the left, middle, and right symbols) is continuously stopped for a predetermined period of time and stopped or shaken in a state where the symbol matches a specific display result. It is possible to generate a big hit before the final result is displayed due to movement, enlargement / reduction or deformation, or when multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol is switched An effect performed in a state where sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. The reach state and the state thereof are referred to as a reach mode. Further, a variable display including a reach effect is referred to as a reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, the result is “missing” and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In such a gaming machine, Patent Literature 1 describes that a specific display corresponding to a variable display is displayed, and the degree of expectation is notified by changing a display mode of the specific display.

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  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, since the change in the display mode of the specific display is monotonous, the interest cannot be sufficiently improved.

  Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a change in the display mode of a specific display from becoming monotonous and improve the interest.

(Means A) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player, and a specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display, State change display means capable of displaying a state change display that can be changed in a specific manner, the specific display means can display the specific display in a plurality of types of display modes having different degrees of expectation, and in the display step of the state change display Accordingly, the specific display is displayed by changing to one of a plurality of types of display modes, and the state change display unit can change the display stage of the state change display at any of a plurality of timings. , depending on whether the display stage of the status change display is changed at any time, Ri expected degree Do different controlled advantageously state, specific display means, when the display stage of the status change display different display specific The same A possible display by changing the display mode, when a specific display is displayed by the same display mode, characterized according to the display phase state change display, expectation controlled advantageously different states, that And
(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs a variable display (for example, a variable display of a first special symbol, a second special symbol, and an effect symbol), and a specific display corresponding to the variable display (for example, Specific display means (for example, active display area 9F, first hold storage display section 9a, second hold storage display section 9b) capable of displaying active display and hold display, and state change display (for example, stepwise changeable display). , A meter display area (for example, a meter display area 90), and the specific display means specifies a plurality of display modes (for example, first to third modes) having different degrees of expectation. The display can be displayed, and the specific display is displayed by changing to one of a plurality of types of display modes in accordance with the display stage of the state change display (for example, the effect control microcomputer 1). 0 See moiety. Meter display active display correspondence table shown in FIG. 42 (B) for performing the steps S8108, S8109) that characterized.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the change of the display mode of the specific display from being monotonous, and it is possible to improve interest.

(Means 2) In the means 1, when the display stage of the state change display changes, a notice effect executing means (for example, a part where the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S8106 and S8107) for executing the notice effect is provided. You may be comprised so that it may be provided.
According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the state change display.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, even when the specific display is displayed in the same display mode, the degree of expectation may be different depending on the display stage of the state change display. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 42 (A) and (B), even if the display mode of the active display is the same first mode, the meter display is in the second stage rather than the first stage. High expectations).
According to such a configuration, even after the display mode of the specific display changes, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the display stage of the state change display changes.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and executes a specific effect (for example, a super reach effect) during execution of the variable display. Possible specific effect means (for example, a portion where the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S8011 and S8105) and a suggestion effect (for example, a battle command effect) indicating that the control is performed in an advantageous state are performed. The specific display means can display a corresponding display (for example, an active display) corresponding to the variable display being executed as the specific display. The suggestion effect can be executed by any one of the effect types (for example, a battle command display is displayed in blue, green, or red). The selection ratio of the presentation mode of the suggested effect differs depending on whether or not the corresponding display is displayed in the specific display mode during execution of the specific presentation (see FIG. 50). Is displayed in the third mode (red), the display color at the time of the battle command becomes “red”.)
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest by associating the display mode of the corresponding display with the effect mode of the suggestive effect.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, special effect executing means (for example, effect control microcontroller) capable of executing a special effect (for example, meter display change effect) for changing the display stage of the state change display. The computer 100 includes steps for executing steps S8011 and S8105.), And the special effect execution unit specially executes the special effect according to any one of a plurality of effect modes (for example, first to third effect modes). An effect can be executed, and the rate at which the display stage of the state change display changes varies depending on which effect mode causes the special effect to be executed (the meter display change shown in FIGS. 43A to 43E). (See the effect state determination table).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the effect mode of the special effect, and it is possible to improve interest.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, the state change display means changes the state change display to a specific mode (for example, special display) when the state change display changes to a specific stage (for example, a fifth stage). ) May be configured to be displayed.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize that the state change display has changed to a specific stage.

(Means 7) In the means 6, the state change display means can display the state change display in a plurality of types of specific modes (for example, the special display of the first to third special display modes). It may be configured to include a specific mode (for example, a special display of a third special display mode) for notifying that it has been determined to be controlled to the advantageous state.
According to such a configuration, in addition to the state change display changing to the specific mode, it is possible to focus on which of the plurality of types of the specific mode changes, thereby improving the interest.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing the example of circuit composition of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the example of a circuit structure of an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and a sound output board. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a main process executed by a CPU on a main board. It is a flowchart which shows a 4ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern of the effect symbol prepared beforehand. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing 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 the fluctuation pattern type determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern type for outliers. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of a design specification command. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process 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. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of a hold storage buffer. It is a flowchart showing a prize-winning effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal 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 display result designation command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a special symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of special symbol display control processing. It is a flow chart which shows the production control main processing which the production control CPU executes. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of a command reception buffer. 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 a command analysis process. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a command storage area at the time of a start winning. It is a flowchart showing an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows hold display control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation start process. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a meter display final display mode determination table, a meter display / active display correspondence table, and a special display mode determination table. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a meter display change production mode decision table. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a meter display change production timing decision table. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the effect symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows the effect design fluctuation stop processing. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a meter display change effect and an active display change effect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a meter display change effect and an active display change effect. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a display color determination table at the time of a battle command.

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

  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 openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape and provided in a game frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that is installed to be freely openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical components and the like are attached, and various components attached to these components (games to be described later). (Excluding the board 6).

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

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 constituted by a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has an effect symbol display area for effecting variable display of effect symbols in synchronization with 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 variably displays effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative symbols (for effects) 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 may not be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, The 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 variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special symbol is being performed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is performed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, a symbol other than the symbol that is the final stop symbol (eg, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) continues for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (eg, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol). (Combination of symbols), stopped, rocked, scaled up or deformed, or multiple symbols fluctuated synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of displayed symbols were switched. An effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. The reach state and the state thereof are referred to as a reach mode. Further, a variable display including a reach effect is referred to as a reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, the result is “missing” and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol next to the effect symbol and a special symbol and a normal symbol described later. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9c for a first special symbol, in which a fourth symbol for a first special symbol is displayed in synchronization with a variable display for a first special symbol, which will be described later, There is provided a fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the effect design change display is executed in synchronization with the special symbol change display (exactly, however, the effect design change display is changed on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). It is performed by measuring the fluctuation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect contents including the change display of the effect symbol disappear from the screen for a moment. The production mode has been diversified, for example, the production is performed, and the production is performed such that the movable object covers all or a part of the screen. For this reason, even when looking at the display screen on the effect display device 9, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current state is the variable display. Therefore, in this embodiment, by performing a variable display of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 to confirm the state of the fourth symbol, is the current variable display state being displayed? Whether or not it is possible to recognize it. Note that the fourth symbol is constantly displayed in a variably manner with a constant action, and does not disappear from the screen or is shielded by a shield, so that it can always be visually recognized.

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

  The fluctuation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing a state in which the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at predetermined time intervals with a predetermined display color (for example, blue). . The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol are synchronized. Note that "variable display is synchronized" means that the variable display starts and ends at the same time and the variable display period is the same. Also, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, a display color (a display color different from a loss. For example, a color of a loss is displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but in the case of a big hit, it is displayed in red, depending on the type of big hit (the display color may be different depending on whether it is a big hit or a probable big hit). When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, a display color (a display color different from the color difference) reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. For example, while the color is lost, the color is displayed in blue while the color of the big hit is displayed in red. The display color of the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d when the lights are turned off is assimilated with the background image when the lights are turned off. In order to prevent the display image from becoming invisible, it is desirable that the display color be different from the background image (for example, black).

  In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the fourth symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown, but a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED is used separately from the effect display device 9. To realize the fourth symbol display area. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which the two LEDs are alternately turned on, and any one of the two LEDs is stopped. Depending on whether or not the big hit symbol is displayed, whether or not the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed may be displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively. However, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbol may be provided in a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, a fourth symbol display area common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be realized by using a light-emitting body such as a lamp or an LED. In this case, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, by performing display in which display of different display colors is repeatedly turned on and off at predetermined time intervals, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be executed in a distinguished manner. In addition, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, for example, Alternatively, by performing a display in which lighting and extinguishing are repeated at different time intervals, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be executed separately. Also, for example, the same big hit symbol is used when deriving and displaying a stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and when deriving and displaying a stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol. Alternatively, a stop symbol in a different mode may be stopped and displayed.

  On the lower left side of the gaming board 6, a first special symbol display (first variable display section) 8a for variably displaying a first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers from 0 to 9. That is, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the lower right side of the game board 6, a second special symbol display (second variable display section) 8b for variably displaying a second special symbol as identification information is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers from 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  The small display is formed, for example, in a square shape. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers 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, for example, numbers (or two-digit symbols) of 00 to 99.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display (variable display unit). Sometimes.

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

  In 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 execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, when the game ball is the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening). 14 (including winning), the variable display start condition (for example, the case where the number of stored memories is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) This is started based on the establishment of the state and the state in which the big hit game is not executed), and after a variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through an area that is determined in advance as a winning area, such as a winning opening or a gate, and includes a concept that the game ball has entered (wins) the winning opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result means that symbols (examples of identification information) are finally stopped and displayed.

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

  Below the winning device having the first starting winning port (first starting port) 13, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 having the second starting winning port 14 in which game balls can be won. The game ball that has won the second start winning port (second start port) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6, and is detected by the second start port switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second starting winning port 14 (the starting prize can be easily won), and the state becomes advantageous for the player. In a state where the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in an open state, game balls are more likely to win in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Further, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning port 14. Therefore, when the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the closed state, a game ball is more likely to win in the first starting winning opening 13 than in the second starting winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured such that it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to win).

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

  When the variable prize ball device 15 is controlled to be in an open state, a game ball heading for the variable prize ball device 15 is extremely easy to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly below the effect display device 9, but the distance 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 13 is provided. The arrangement of the nails around the periphery of the first starting winning opening 13 and the arrangement of the nails around the first starting winning opening 13 make it difficult for the game balls to be guided to the first starting winning opening 13, and the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14. May be made higher than the winning rate of the first starting winning port 13.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only the second starting winning port 14 is provided. A configuration in which a variable winning ball device that opens and closes any of the starting winning ports 14 may be provided.

  On the side of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of effective winning balls in the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the starting memory or the starting winning memory) is displayed. A first special symbol hold storage display 18a consisting of four displays is provided. The first special symbol hold storage display 18a increases the number of lighted displays by one 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 illuminated displays is reduced by one.

  On the side of the second special symbol display 8b, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b consisting of four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls in the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the second number of hold storages. Is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b increases the number of lighted displays by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of illuminated displays is reduced by one.

  At the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a first hold storage display section 9a for displaying the first hold storage number and a second hold storage display section 9b for displaying the second hold storage number are provided. ing. The first hold storage display section 9a displays a first hold display corresponding to each of the first hold memories. Further, a second hold display is displayed on the second hold storage display section 9b corresponding to each of the second hold memories. In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number are individually displayed. However, the sum of the total number of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is shown. You may comprise so that the total suspended storage display part which displays the suspended storage number may be provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of satisfied execution conditions in which the variable display start condition is not satisfied. In addition, in the case of such a configuration, the first hold memory and the second hold memory are displayed side by side in the winning order in the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 in the combined holding storage display section. Is displayed in a manner that allows recognition of whether the storage is the first storage or the second storage (for example, the first storage is displayed in red and the second storage is displayed in blue). You may comprise.

  Also, an active display in which a specific display corresponding to the currently executing variable display is displayed between the first hold storage display unit 9a and the second hold storage display unit 9b at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 9. An area 9F is provided. In this embodiment, a display similar to the hold display displayed on the first hold storage display unit 9a and the second hold storage display unit 9b is performed as the specific display in the active display area 9F. Hereinafter, a display in the same mode as the hold display displayed in the active display area 9F is also referred to as an active display. In addition, as long as it can be recognized that the display corresponds to the variable display currently being executed, the display does not necessarily have to be in the same mode as the hold display, and other figures, characters, or the like may be displayed. .

  In this embodiment, the "specific display corresponding to the variable display" is displayed on the active display area 9F and on the first hold storage display section 9a and the second hold storage display section 9b. Applicable to hold display. It should be noted that the specific display is not limited to the one shown in the present embodiment, but may be any display that includes at least a hold display and corresponds to a variable display in some form. Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the active display is configured to be able to be displayed in the active display area 9F. However, it is not always necessary to display the active display, and the active display area 9F may not be provided.

  A meter display area 90 is provided above the active display area 9F at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. The meter display area 90 displays a meter display in which a meter value changes by a meter display change effect described later. In this embodiment, in the meter display, in addition to the display mode in which the meter value is not displayed, the meter value is displayed in the first to fifth display modes.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. The variable design of the effect symbol as the symbol of is performed. 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. 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. Also, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the user of the big hit. Is stopped and displayed.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, a game control microcomputer 560 that controls the change display of a special symbol transmits a change pattern command capable of specifying a change time, and the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the change pattern command. The variation display of the effect symbol is controlled according to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command. Therefore, since the fluctuation time is specified based on the fluctuation pattern command, the fluctuation display of the special symbol and the fluctuation display of the effect symbol should be executed in synchronization in principle. However, if data of the variation pattern command is garbled, the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side are changed. A gap may occur between them. Therefore, when an unexpected situation such as garbled command data occurs, there is a possibility that the fluctuation display of the special symbol and the fluctuation display of the effect symbol are not completely synchronized.

  A movable member 78 attached to the rotating shaft of the motor 86 and moving when the motor 86 rotates is provided on the left side of the decoration around the effect display device 9. In this embodiment, the movable member 78 operates when a notice effect (movable object notice effect) or a super-reach effect is executed. It should be noted that the movable member 78 may be operated in not only the movable object announcement effect and the super reach effect but also in a pseudo-sequence effect, for example.

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

  In the game area 6, there are also provided prize ports (normal prize ports) 29, 30, 33, and 39 for paying out a predetermined number of prize game balls determined in advance based on the prize of the game balls. The game balls that have won the winning openings 29, 30, 33, and 39 are detected by the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a.

  On the right side of the game board 6, a normal symbol display 10 is provided. The ordinary symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “O” and “X”) called ordinary symbols.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, the variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols become visible at the time of lighting). For example, if the lower lamp is lit at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is a state in which the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol, which is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player (a state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning port 14). Changes to In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 10, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls passing through the gate 32. Each time a game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, each time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the symbol holding storage display 41 normally increases the number of lit LEDs by one. Then, every time the variable display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. Furthermore, a probable change state (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of the change display of the special symbol is higher than that in the normal state) is a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than the normal state. In the high probability state.), The probability that the stopped symbol in the ordinary symbol display 10 becomes a hit symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened are increased.

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 which are blinkingly displayed during the game. In addition, two speakers 27 that emit sound effects and voices as predetermined voice outputs are provided on the upper left and right sides outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on a front frame is provided.

  An operation button 120 as an operation means operable by a player is provided on a member constituting the hit ball supply tray 3. The operation button 120 is provided with a push button switch that allows a player to perform a pressing operation. In addition, the operation button 120 is provided not only with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player, but also with a dial that can be rotated by the player. The player can make a predetermined selection (for example, selection of an effect) by rotating the dial.

  In the gaming machine, a ball launching device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to a player operating a ball operating handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch game balls into the game area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball fired from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through a hitting rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting 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 first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display (fluctuation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to a winning in the first starting winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is increased by one on the condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 2), the variable display (fluctuation) 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 the winning in the second starting winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved storage number is increased by one on the condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot has reached the jackpot game, the jackpot game is shifted to a so-called jackpot state after the end of the jackpot game. The control is shifted to the high base state, which is a game state controlled so that the execution condition of the variable display on the displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established. In the case of the high base state, for example, as compared with the case of not being in the high base state, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is extended. It becomes easy to start winning a prize.

  Note that, instead of extending the time during which the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display device 10 shifts to the ordinary symbol probable state in which the probability that the stopped symbol hits the symbol is increased. This may cause a transition to the high base state. When the stop symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 reaches a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In this case, by controlling the transition to the normal symbol probable state, the probability that the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 hits the symbol is increased, and the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being opened is increased. Therefore, if the state is shifted to the normal symbol change state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state in which starting winning is easy (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased when the stop symbol of the ordinary symbol is a hit symbol, or when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a positive variation symbol, and the like, from the disadvantageous state for the player. The state changes to an advantageous state (a state in which starting winning is easy). 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.

  In addition, by shifting to the normal symbol time reduction state in which the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 is shortened, the normal symbol may be shifted to the high base state. In the normal symbol time reduction state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of the normal symbol hitting increases. Therefore, as the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being opened increases, and the winning prize ball device 15 is easily started (high base state).

  Further, in this embodiment, when the state is shifted to the high base state, the state is also shifted to a time reduction state (special symbol time reduction state) in which the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is reduced. By shifting to the time saving state in this way, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of the change of the special symbol and the effect symbol becomes high (in other words, the holding memory is exhausted). It is possible to reduce a situation in which an invalid start winning is generated. Therefore, an effective start winning is more likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility that a big hit game is played increases.

  Furthermore, by shifting to all of the above-mentioned states (open extended state, ordinary symbol positive change state, ordinary symbol time reduction state, and special symbol time reduction state), it becomes easier to start winning (transition to the high base state). You may. In addition, by shifting to any one of the above-mentioned states (open extended state, normal symbol positive change state, normal symbol time-saving state, and special symbol time-saving state), the starting prize can be easily made (high base). State). In addition, by shifting to only one of the above-described states (extended open state, normal symbol probable state, normal symbol time-saving state, and special symbol time-saving state), it becomes easy to win a start (high). (Transition to the base state).

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 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 according to 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 include at least the RAM 56 in addition to the CPU 56, and the ROM 54 may be externally or internally provided. Further, the I / O port unit 57 may be provided externally. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a built-in random number circuit 53 that generates a hardware random number (a random number generated by a hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM serving as a non-volatile storage unit, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board 910. 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 preserved for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply becomes incapable of discharging the backup power supply). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special symbol process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize 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. In addition, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating a progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up by a power supply.

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

  The random number circuit 53 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether to make a big hit based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 53 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at random timing. Based on the fact that the winning time is when the numerical data is read (extracted), the numerical data to be read has a random number generation function that becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 53 has a function of selecting and setting an update range of numerical data (a function of selecting and setting an initial value and a function of selecting and setting an upper limit), a function of selecting and setting a rule for updating numerical data, and a function of selecting a rule for updating numerical data. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  The game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 53. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The obtained numerical data is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 53. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random numbers generated by the random number circuit 53 can be further improved.

  The main board 31 also has an input driver circuit 58 that supplies detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the starting port switch 13a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a to the game control microcomputer 560. I have. The main circuit board also has a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and an output circuit 59 for driving a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 forming a special winning opening according to a command from the microcomputer 560 for game control. 31.

  Also, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a and a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying a special symbol, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying a normal symbol, and a first special symbol holding storage. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage storage display 18b, and the ordinary symbol storage storage display 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as big hit information indicating occurrence of a big hit game 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 (comprising an effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The effect control command is received, and the display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying the effect symbols is performed.

  In addition, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the decorative LED 25 provided on the game board and the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35. The control of the sound output from the speaker 27 via the sound output board 70 is performed.

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

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information on effects such as effect symbol process flags. Note that the RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 100 is not backed up by a power supply. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal (from the main board 31) input via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103 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.

  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 effect control microcomputer 100, and maps the VRAM there. The VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs a command for reading necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) to the VDP 109 in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM previously stores character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, data of persons, characters, figures and symbols (including effect designs), and background images. ROM. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in accordance with a command from the effect control CPU 101. Then, the VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

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

  The relay board 77 serves as a signal direction restricting means for passing a signal input from the main board 31 only in a direction toward the effect control board 80 (not passing a signal in a direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). Is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. Further, a unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Further, the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 through the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, so that the signal from the relay board 77 to the inside of the main board 31 is regulated. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit which is a unidirectional circuit may be provided outside the output port 571 (on the side of the relay board 77).

  The effect control CPU 101 drives the motor 86 via the output port 106 to operate the movable member 78. The effect control CPU 101 drives a motor 87 via the output port 106 to operate the effect blade parts 79a and 79b.

  The effect control CPU 101 inputs a signal from the operation button 120 via the input port 107 in response to a pressing operation of the operation button 120 by the player.

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving an LED or a lamp is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED. In addition, a current is supplied to the decorative LED 25 and the like provided on the game board side.

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

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of a reset terminal to which a reset signal is input goes high, and the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether or not the contents of the program are valid, the main process from step S1 is started. In the main processing, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and the stack pointer designated address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). After the initialization of the built-in device (initialization of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits), etc.) (step S4), the RAM can be accessed. (Step S5). In the interrupt mode 2, an address synthesized from a value (1 byte) of a specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and an interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is: This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal (clear signal) of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input through the input port (step S6). When ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (steps S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not in the ON state, it is checked whether or not data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, processing for stopping power supply such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine has been stopped. (Step S7). After confirming that such a protection process is not performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization process. Whether or not there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the process at the time of power supply stop.

  After confirming that the processing at the time of power supply stop has been performed, the CPU 56 checks data in the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same processing in the power supply stop processing. When the power supply is restored after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should have been saved, and the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, the initialization processing executed at the time of turning on the power and not at the time of recovery from the stop of the power supply is executed.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 returns the game state restoring process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in a work area (an area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data is set for an area of the work area that may be initialized. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that must not be initialized remain. The part that must not be initialized includes, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probable change flag, time saving flag, etc.), and an area where the output state of the output port is stored (output port buffer). ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set, and the like.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating a display result (normally big hit, probable big hit, sudden probable big hit, small hit, or miss) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step). S44). Then, control goes to a step S14. In step S44, for example, when the value of a special symbol pointer described later is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 transmits the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 13). You may make it. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may restart the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command.

  In this embodiment, the value of a variable time timer described later is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, the measurement of the stored variable time timer is resumed, and the variable display of the special symbol is restarted. When the value of the fluctuating time timer has timed out, a symbol confirmation designation command described later is further transmitted. In this embodiment, the value of a special symbol process flag described later is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power is restored, the special symbol process is restarted from the process corresponding to the value of the stored special symbol process flag.

  Note that the CPU 56 may first confirm whether the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is 0, instead of always transmitting the display result designation command when the power failure is restored. . If the value of the fluctuation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure has occurred during the fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that the state is not the state and the display result designation command is not transmitted.

  The CPU 56 may first confirm whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that a power failure has occurred during the fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that the command is not in the middle and the display result designation command is not transmitted.

  In this embodiment, whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored is confirmed using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, one of the backup flag and the check data may be used as a trigger for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear processing initializes predetermined data (for example, data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining a normal symbol hit) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. May be initialized. Alternatively, predetermined data (for example, data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining a normal symbol hit) may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. The start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in a work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a flag for selectively performing processing in accordance with the control state, such as a random number counter for determining a normal symbol hit, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball storage buffer, and a special symbol process flag, is initialized. The value is set.

  The CPU 56 also issues an initialization designation command (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed initialization processing) for initializing a sub-board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted). Is transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, performs an initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 53 (step S14). The CPU 56 performs settings for causing the random number circuit 53 to update the value of the random R, for example, by executing processing according to a random number circuit setting program.

  Then, in step S15, the CPU 56 sets a register of a CTC built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically performed every 4 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (Steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (Step S17) and the initial value random number update process (Step S18) in the main process. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt is prohibited (step S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt is enabled. It is set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol when not a big hit or a random number for determining whether or not to reach when not a big hit. The random number updating process is a process of updating a count value of a counter for generating a display random number. The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of a counter for generating an initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is an initial value of a count value of a counter (normal symbol hit determination random number generation counter) for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a symbol. It is a random number to determine. A game control process for controlling the progress of a game described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls a game display device, a variable prize ball device, a ball payout device, and other game devices provided in the game machine by itself. In this process, the count value of the random number for normal symbol determination is one cycle (in the process of transmitting a command signal to control another microcomputer, the process of controlling the gaming machine). When the number of possible values has increased by the number between the minimum value and the maximum value), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol, the reach effect is always executed (however, in the case of the sudden change big hit, the sudden change sudden hit symbol (for example, “135”) without reaching the reach. May be stopped). When the display result of the special symbol is not a big hit symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute a reach effect by performing a lottery for determining a variation pattern type and a variation pattern using random numbers. I do. However, it is the effect control microcomputer 100 that actually controls the reach effect.

  When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. 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 the power-off signal has been turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. Then, in the power-off detection processing, upon detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop processing for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the states of these are determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

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

  Further, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol hit determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: step 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 updating process, display random number updating process: steps S24 and S25).

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

  Next, a normal symbol process process is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to a 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. In the ordinary symbol process process of step S27, the variation display of the ordinary symbol is executed based on the detection of the passage of the game ball to the gate 32 to derive and display the variation display result, or the variation display result of the ordinary symbol Is executed, the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in an open state or a closed 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: step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process of outputting data such as big hit information, start information, and probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing 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 (step S30). Specifically, in response to a winning detection based on the turning on of one of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23, the payout control microcircuit mounted on the payout control board 37. 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 according to 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 controls the 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 (step S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting special symbol display control data for performing a special symbol effect display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data ( Step S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting the ordinary symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the ordinary symbol in the output buffer for setting the ordinary symbol display control data according to the value of the ordinary symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“O” and “X”) of the fluctuation speed of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag relating to the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set. At such a speed, the display control data value set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “「 ”and 0 indicating“ × ”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. In addition, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby executing the effect display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10.

  Thereafter, an interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process ends.

  According to the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every 4 ms. Note that the game control processing corresponds to the processing of steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt processing. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set. May be executed.

  When the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9 are stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. Without reaching the reach state, a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not reach the reach may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally non-reachable”) variable display mode when the variable display result is a lost symbol.

  When the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9 are stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. The reach effect is executed after the reach state is reached, and a predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not eventually become a big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lost”) when the variable display result is “losed”.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, in the "left", "middle", and "right" symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R of the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed. In some cases, the probability change jackpot symbol (for example, “135”) is suddenly stopped and displayed without reaching the reach.

  When the small hit "5" is stop-displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 changes the effect display variable display mode to "suddenly probable big hit". After the effect symbols are variably displayed in the same manner as in the case of, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the suddenly changing big hit symbol, for example, “135”) may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the stop display of the small hit symbol “5” on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. .

  Here, the small hit is a hit which is allowed up to a smaller number of times of opening of the special winning opening compared to the big hit (in this embodiment, two times of opening for 0.1 second). When the small hitting game is completed, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probable state to the normal state or from the normal state to the probable state. In addition, the sudden change big hit means that the number of times of opening of the special winning opening is allowed to be small (two times of 0.1 second opening in this embodiment) in the big hit gaming state, but the opening time of the special winning opening is extremely large. It is a short jackpot and a jackpot that shifts the game state after the jackpot game to the positive change state (that is, a thing that makes the player suddenly enter the positive change state by doing so) Is). That is, in this embodiment, the sudden change big hit and the small hit have the same opening pattern of the big winning opening. By performing such control, if the large winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 second, it is not possible to suddenly recognize whether the winning is a big hit or a small hit, so that the player has a high probability state. (Probable change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the case where the gaming machine is configured so that all the big hit types are the probable big hits, it is not necessary to provide the small hits. In addition, in the case where a small hit is provided when all of the big hit types are probable big hits, a sudden probable big hit that is only shifted to a probable change state (high probability state) and does not accompany a time saving state (high base state) is provided. Is preferably provided.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA1-1 to the non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. In addition, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “outside” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 , Super PA3-1 to super PA3-2, and super PB3-1 to super PB3-2. As shown in FIG. 6, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4 that is used when no reach is performed and that involves the effect of a pseudo-run is performed once again. In the case of using the normal PB2-1 among the fluctuation patterns that are used in the case of the reach and involve the effect of the pseudo-run, the re-change is performed once. In addition, when the normal PB2-2 is used among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of the reach and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-run, the re-change is performed twice. Furthermore, when the super PA3-1 to the super PA3-2 are used among the fluctuation patterns which are used in the case of the reach and produce the effect of the pseudo-run, the re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation is to re-execute the variable display of the effect symbol after temporarily stopping the effect symbol that is once out of the range from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, as a variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 -3 to Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to Super PA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 Is prepared. In FIG. 6, the fluctuation patterns of the special PG1-1 to the special PG1-3 and the special PG2-1 to the special PG2-2 are the fluctuation patterns used when suddenly changing large hits or small hits. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used when the probability is not a sudden change big hit or a small hit and that produce a pseudo-run effect, the re-change is performed once. In addition, when the normal PB2-4 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used in the case of the reach and include the effect of the pseudo-run, the re-change is performed twice. Furthermore, when the super PA3-3 to the super PA3-4 are used among the fluctuation patterns which are used in the case of the reach and produce the effect of the pseudo-run, the re-variation is performed three times. In addition, the fluctuation pattern of the special PG1-3 used in the case of the sudden change big hit or the small hit and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-run is re-changed once.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the fluctuation time is fixedly determined according to the type of the reach (for example, in the case of Super Reach A with a pseudo run, the fluctuation time is 32). .75 seconds and the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds in the case of Super Reach A without the pseudo run.) For example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, Alternatively, the fluctuating time may be made different according to the total number of stored suspensions. For example, even when the same type of super reach is involved, the fluctuation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storages increases. In addition, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when performing the fluctuating display of the first special symbol, the fluctuating time may be made different according to the first number of retained memories. In the case of performing the fluctuation display of the two special symbols, the fluctuation time may be varied according to the second number of reserved storages. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each of the values of the first storage number and the second storage number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the storage numbers 0 to 2 and the storage numbers 3 and 4). A change pattern type determination table may be prepared in advance), and a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number to vary the fluctuation time.

FIG. 7 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, probable big hit, sudden probable big hit described later) (for big hit type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): Determine the type (type) of the variation pattern (for determining the variation pattern type)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): Determine a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) (for fluctuation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine initial value of random 4 (for determining random 4 initial value)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by first using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) to determine the variation pattern type, and using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) to determine the variation pattern. One of the variation patterns included in the pattern type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined by the two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is obtained by grouping a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped by the type of reach, and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach, a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with super reach A, and a fluctuation pattern with super reach B are included. It may be divided into a variation pattern type. Also, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped by the number of times of re-change of the pseudo run, and a change pattern type including a change pattern without pseudo run, a change pattern type including a change pattern of one re-run, A variation pattern type including a variation pattern with two fluctuations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with three re-variations may be used. Further, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be grouped according to the presence or absence of an effect such as a pseudo-run or a slide effect.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of a normal big hit and a probable big hit, a normal CA3-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern involving only a normal reach, and a variation involving a normal reach and a pseudo-run. The types are classified into normal CA3-2, which is a variation pattern type including a pattern, and super CA3-3, which is a variation pattern type with super reach. In the case of a sudden change big hit, a special CA4-1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a non-reach fluctuation pattern and a special CA4-2 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with a reach are classified. ing. In the case of a small hit, the type is classified into a special CA 4-1 which is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern. In the case of a miss, a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern that does not involve a reach, a pseudo-run, or a slide effect, and a fluctuation pattern that does not involve a reach, but includes a pseudo-run or a slide effect. Includes non-reach CA2-2, which is a fluctuation pattern type that includes, non-reach CA2-3, which is a fluctuation pattern type that includes a fluctuation pattern of a shortened fluctuation that does not involve a reach, a pseudo-run or a sliding effect, and a fluctuation pattern that includes only a normal reach. Normal CA2-4, which is a variation pattern type, Normal CA2-5, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a normal reach and a pseudo run of two re-variations, and a fluctuation pattern with a normal reach and a pseudo run of one re-variation Normal CA2-6, which is a variation pattern type that includes, and a variation pattern type with super reach Are the type divided into a certain super CA2-7.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 controls the counter for generating the big hit type determination random number (1) and the normal symbol hit random number (4). Count up (1 addition). That is, these are the random numbers for determination, and the other random numbers are the random numbers for display (random 2, random 3) or the random numbers for initial value (random 5). Note that random numbers other than the above-described random numbers may be used in order to enhance the gaming effect. Also, in this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560 (may be hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the big hit determination random number. Note that a software random number may be used as the jackpot determination random number instead of a hardware random number.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table. The big hit determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a big hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The big hit determination table includes a normal big hit determination table used in a normal state (a game state that is not a probable change state) and a positive change big hit determination table used in a probable change state. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 8A is set in the normal time big hit determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is the big hit determination value.

  FIGS. 8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a set 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 displaying the variation of the first special symbol, and a small hit determination table used when performing the variation display of the second special symbol. (For second special symbol). Each numerical value described in FIG. 8B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and is set in FIG. 8C for the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol). Each numerical value described is set. The numerical values described in FIGS. 8B and 8C are small hit determination values.

  The small hit may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8C may not be provided. In this embodiment, when the game state is shifted to the certain change state, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Even if the gaming state is shifted to the probable change state, a small hit is generated, and if it is configured to perform an effect that stimulates whether or not the probable change occurs, even if the current game state is the probable change state, On the contrary, it makes the player feel troublesome. Therefore, if the small hit is not generated during the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the small hit is less likely to be generated when the gaming state is in the probable change state, and the provoking effect for the probable change is not performed more than necessary. Can be prevented, and a situation in which the player feels troublesome can be prevented.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 53 at a predetermined time and uses 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 any one of the jackpot determination values is matched, the special symbol is determined to be a jackpot (a normal jackpot, a probable big hit, and a sudden probable big hit described later). If the random number for big hit determination matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, it is determined that the special symbol is set to the small hit. Note that “probability” illustrated in FIG. 8A indicates a probability (ratio) of a big hit. The “probability” shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit. To determine whether or not to make a big hit means to determine whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to determine whether to stop the symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It is also to decide whether to make a big hit symbol. Determining whether or not to make a small hit means to determine whether or not to shift to the small hitting game state, but the stop in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. That is, it is determined whether or not the symbol is a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, 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 the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used, a case where a small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is started and the first special symbol change display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is started and the second special symbol is displayed. As compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio of being determined as “small hit” is higher.

  FIGS. 8D and 8E are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among them, FIG. 8 (D) determines the big hit type by using the hold memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol change display is performed). It is a big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a in the case. FIG. 8E shows a case where the big hit type is determined by using the hold memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b indicate that the type of big hit is "normal big hit" or "normal big hit" based on the random number (random 1) for big hit type determination when the variable display result is determined to be a big hit symbol. This is a table that is referred to for determining one of “probably variable jackpot” and “suddenly variable jackpot”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, eight determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). In contrast, two determination values are assigned to the “sudden probability jackpot” in the jackpot type determination table 131b (ratio of 2/40). Will be suddenly determined as a jackpot). Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is started and the first special symbol change display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is started and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared to the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio of being determined to be “suddenly variable jackpot” is higher. In addition, "sudden probability change big hit" is allocated only to the big hit type determination table 131a for the first special symbol, and "sudden probability change big hit" is not allocated to the big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol (ie, Only when performing the variable display of the first special symbol, it may be determined that “suddenly variable big hit”.)

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), a sudden probability change big hit (two round big hit) as a first specific game state in which a predetermined amount of game value is provided, and the game In some cases, a normal jackpot and a probable jackpot (a 15-round jackpot) are determined as the second specific game state in which a game value greater than the value is given, and a variation display of the first special symbol is executed. Shows a case where it is determined that the first specific game state is set at a high rate, but the game 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 game state, the second specific game state in which the permissible amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the special winning opening per round as the game value is increased is determined. Is also good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific game state, the second specific game state in which the opening time of the special winning opening per one during the big hit may be determined as a game value may be determined. Also, for example, even in the same 15 rounds of big hits, a first specific game state in which the big winning opening is opened once per round and a second specific gaming state in which the big winning opening is opened plural times per round are defined. It may be prepared to increase the game value in the second specific game state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in any of the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state, when the special winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, in the case of the first specific gaming state, all 15 rounds are opened). Is terminated, and in the case of the second specific game state, an uncompleted round remains), and an effect may be executed in such a manner as to stimulate whether or not the big hit continues. In the case of the first specific game state, the jackpot game is terminated since all 15 rounds have been internally completed, and in the second specific game state, unfinished rounds remain internally. For this reason, the big hit game may be continued (an effect in which the opening of the big winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after the big hit of opening 15 times is completed).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and (E), the jackpot types include a “normal jackpot”, a “probably variable jackpot”, and a “suddenly variable jackpot”. In this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is two types, that is, 15 rounds and two rounds. However, the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is shown in this embodiment. Not limited to For example, a 7R certain-variable big hit that controls a 7-round big hit game or a 5R certain-variable big hit that controls a 5-round big hit game may be provided. Further, in this embodiment, the case where the jackpot types are three types of “normal jackpot”, “probably variable jackpot” and “suddenly variable jackpot” is shown. A jackpot type may be provided. Conversely, the number of big hit types may be less than three, for example, only two big hit types may be provided.

  The “normal jackpot” is a jackpot in which the game state is controlled to a jackpot game state of 15 rounds, and the state is shifted to a time-saving state (high base state) after the end of the jackpot game state (see steps S167 and 168 described later). After the shift to the time saving state, when the variable display is completed 100 times, the time saving state ends (see steps S168 and S137 to S140 described later). In this embodiment, even if a big hit occurs before the execution of the variable display is completed 100 times after the shift to the time saving state, the time saving state ends (see step S132 described later).

  The "probable change big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round big hit game state and shifts to the certain change state (high probability state) after the big hit game state ends. The process also shifts to the time saving state (high base state) (see steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, after shifting to the probable change state, the probable change state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

  In addition, "suddenly variable jackpot" means that the number of times of opening the special winning opening is smaller than that of "normal jackpot" or "variable jackpot" (in this embodiment, two times of opening for 0.1 second are permitted). It is a big hit. That is, in the case of "suddenly changing probability big hit", it is controlled to a two round big hit game state. The opening time of the special winning jackpot per round is as long as 29 seconds in the case of "normal jackpot" or "probable jackpot", whereas the opening time of the winning jackpot per round is long in "sudden probability jackpot". It is extremely short, 0.1 second, and it is hardly expected that a game ball will win a big winning opening during a big hit game. Then, in this embodiment, after the sudden change big hitting game state is completed, the state is shifted to the probability change state (high probability state) (in this embodiment, the state is shifted to the probability change state and the time saving state (high base state)). The processing is also shifted. See steps S169 and S170 described later. Then, after shifting to the probable change state, the probable change state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

  As described above, in this embodiment, even when the "small hit" occurs, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, and the big hit gaming state by the "sudden probability change big hit" Similar control is performed. Then, in the case of "small hit", the game state does not change and the game state before the "small hit" is maintained after the opening of the special winning opening twice. By doing so, it is not possible to recognize whether it is "suddenly changeable big hit" or "small hit", and the interest of the game is improved.

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

  FIGS. 9A to 9C are explanatory diagrams showing the large hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C. The large hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C are used to change the variation pattern type according to the big hit type determination result and the random number for the variation pattern type determination when the variable display result is determined to be a big hit symbol. It is a table that is referenced to determine one of a plurality of types based on (random 2).

  Each of the jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination, and includes normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2, A determination value corresponding to one of the fluctuation pattern types of the super CA3-3, the special CA4-1, and the special CA4-2 is set.

  For example, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A used when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot” and FIG. 9B used when the jackpot type is “probable variable jackpot” The assignment of the determination values to the variation pattern types of the normal CA3-1 to the normal CA3-2 and the super CA3-3 differs between the large hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG.

  As described above, when comparing the large hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C selected according to the big hit type, the assignment of the determination value to each variation pattern type differs depending on the big hit type. Further, a determination value is assigned to a different variation pattern type depending on the big hit type. Therefore, it is possible to determine a different variation pattern type according to the result of determining which of the plurality of types is the big hit type, and it is possible to vary the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type.

  As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in this embodiment, when “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is used. Is 150 to 251, it can be understood that the variable display accompanied by at least the super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

  In addition, for the super reach jackpot, the fluctuation pattern type with pseudo run (variable pattern type including the fluctuation pattern of super PA3-3 and super PA3-4) and the fluctuation pattern type without pseudo run (super PB3-3, super (Variable pattern type including the fluctuation pattern of PB3-4). In this case, in both the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A for the normal jackpot and the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132B for the probable jackpot, the variation pattern type with super reach and A variation pattern type that is not accompanied is assigned.

  In addition, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern type determination table 132C used when the jackpot type is “suddenly probable big hit”, for example, when the big hit type such as special CA4-1 and special CA4-2 is other than “suddenly probable big hit” A determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type to which no determination value is assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is set to "big hit" and the big hit type is set to "suddenly changing big hit", the control to the suddenly changing big hit state is different from the case of controlling to the big hit state by the normal big hit or the certain big hit. It can be determined as the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 9D is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D. The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D displays a plurality of types of variation patterns based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when the variable display result is determined to be a small hit symbol. Is a table that is referred to to determine one of the following. Note that, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9D, a case where the special CA4-1 is determined as the variation pattern type when the small hit is determined is shown. .

  FIGS. 10A to 10C are explanatory diagrams showing outlier variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C. Of these, FIG. 10A shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than three. FIG. 10B shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135B that is used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is three or more. FIG. 10 (C) shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135C used when the gaming state is in the probability change state or the time saving state. The outlier variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C include a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that a variable display result is an outlier symbol. Is a table that is referred to to determine one of the following.

  Note that the example shown in FIG. 10 illustrates a case where separate variation pattern type determination tables 135B to 135C are used for the case where the gaming state is the probable change state or the time saving state and the case where the total number of stored suspensions is 3 or more. However, a configuration may be adopted in which a common out-of-off variation pattern type determination table is used in the case of the probable change state or the time saving state and the case where the total number of pending storages is three or more. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10C, a case where the common variation pattern type determination table 135C for probabilistic change / time saving is used regardless of the total number of reserved storages, As the variation pattern type determination table, a plurality of variation pattern determination tables for outliers (tables having different ratios of the determination values) according to the total number of storages stored may be used.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the outlier fluctuation pattern type determination table 135A used when the total number of stored suspensions is less than 3, and when the total number of stored storages is 3 or more. In this case, two types of tables, that is, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B used in the first embodiment, are used. However, the method of dividing the deviation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to that described in this embodiment. For example, separate outfall variation pattern type determination tables may be provided for each value of the total number of pending storages (that is, 0 total pending storages, 1 total pending storage, 2 total pending storages). , For three total pending storages, four total pending storages,... May be used separately. Further, for example, a loss variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the total number of reserved storages may be used. For example, it is also possible to use the outlier variation pattern type determination table for the total number of storages 0 to 2, for the total number of storages 3 and for the total number 4 of storages.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a plurality of outlier variation pattern type determination tables are provided in accordance with the total number of pending storages. A plurality of tables may be provided. For example, when performing the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, a loss fluctuation pattern type determination table prepared separately for each value of the first reserved storage number may be used (that is, the first reserved storage number). The outlier fluctuation pattern type determination table for 0, the first first storage number, the first first storage number 2, the first first storage number 3, the first first storage number 4, etc. Each may be used separately). Further, for example, a loss variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the first reserved storage number may be used. For example, an outlier variation pattern type determination table for the first reserved storage number 0-2, the first reserved storage number 3, the first reserved storage number 4, etc. may be used. Even in this case, when the number of first hold storages or the number of second hold storages is large (for example, 3 or more), a configuration may be adopted such that a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected. . Further, even in such a case, a configuration may be employed in which a common determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach as a specific variable display pattern.

  In addition, the “specific production mode” refers to a variation pattern type and a variation pattern in which at least the degree of expectation for a big hit is set to be high, such as a change pattern with a super reach, so that the player can have a sense of expectation for the big hit. It is. The “expected degree (reliability) for the big hit” indicates an appearance rate (probability) at which a big hit appears when a variable display (for example, a variable display with a super reach) is executed according to the specific effect mode. ing. For example, the jackpot expectation degree in the case where the variable display with super reach is executed is determined as (percentage of super reach executed when the jackpot is determined) / (when the jackpot is determined and lost). The rate at which super reach is performed in both cases).

  Each of the variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B for outliers contains a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination. 3, a determination value corresponding to one of the fluctuation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in this embodiment, when the game state is normal and the game state is a loss, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the fluctuation pattern type is used. Is 230 to 251, it can be understood that the variable display accompanied by at least the super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed irrespective of the total pending storage number.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in this embodiment, when the game state is normal and the game state is a loss, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is determined. Is 1 to 79, it can be understood that the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation that does not involve at least the reach (does not involve the effect such as the pseudo-run or the slide effect) is executed at least regardless of the total number of stored suspensions. With such a table configuration, in the present embodiment, the determination tables (outlier variation pattern type determination tables 135A and 135B) include at least one of the variable display patterns other than the variable display pattern for reach (variable pattern with reach). Regarding a part, regardless of the number of rights (first reserved storage number, second reserved storage number, total reserved storage number) stored in the reserved storage means (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), The configuration is such that a common determination value (1 to 79 in the examples shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B) is assigned. The “variable display pattern other than the reach variable display pattern”, as described in this embodiment, does not involve, for example, a reach, does not accompany an effect such as a pseudo-run or a sliding effect, and a variable display result is obtained. It is a variable display pattern (variation pattern) used when a big hit does not occur.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the case where the common jackpot variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of the current game state is shown. Depending on whether the state is the normal state, the variation pattern type determination table for the big hit separately prepared may be used. Further, in this embodiment, when the total number of suspended storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern for shortened variation is determined by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 10B. Although a case is shown where there is a case, the total number of reserved storages (the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number may be used) when the variation pattern of the shortened variation can be selected according to the current game state. ) May be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved storages is three (or, for example, when the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number is two), a shortening is performed. The variation pattern type determination table for outliers is selected so that the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined, and when the gaming state is the probable variation state or the time saving state, the total number of reserved storages 1 and 2 is smaller. (Or, for example, in the case where the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number is 0 or 1, which is smaller), the outlier variation pattern type determination table for shortening is selected and the variation pattern of the shortened variation is selected. It may be determined in some cases.

  FIGS. 11A and 11B are explanatory diagrams showing the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The hit change pattern determination tables 137A to 137B are used to determine the change pattern according to the result of determining the big hit type or the change pattern type when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern to one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3) for use. Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B is selected as a use table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137A is selected as a use table in accordance with the determination result that the fluctuation pattern type is one of the normal CA3-1 to the normal CA3-2 and the super CA3-3, and the fluctuation pattern type is specially set. The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as the use table according to the result of the decision to use either CA4-1 or special CA4-2. Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect symbol is displayed. The data (judgment value) corresponding to one of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of "big hit" is included.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 11A, as the variation pattern types, a normal CA 3-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern including only a normal reach and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern including a normal reach and a pseudo run are included. A case where the type is classified into a certain normal CA 3-2 and a super CA 3-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern accompanied by super reach (sometimes accompanied by pseudo-sequence together with super reach) is shown. In the example shown in FIG. 11B, as the variation pattern types, a special CA4-1 which is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and a special CA4-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern accompanied by a reach. 2 is shown. In FIG. 11B, the variation pattern types may not be divided according to the presence or absence of the reach, but may be divided according to the presence or absence of an effect such as a pseudo-run or a sliding effect. In this case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes the special PG1-1 and the special PG2-1 which are fluctuation patterns not accompanied by the pseudo-run or the slide effect, and the special CA4-2 includes the pseudo-run or the slide effect. It may be configured to include special PG1-2, special PG1-3, and special PG2-2.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. The outlier variation pattern determination table 138A, when it is determined that the variable display result is “outlier”, based on a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in accordance with the variation pattern type determination result, It is a table referred to in order to determine a variation pattern to any of a plurality of types. The outlier variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as a use table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  13 and 14 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the examples shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (a fluctuation pattern command) for designating a fluctuation pattern of an effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. ) (Each corresponds to the variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number. Note that "(H)" indicates a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of the fluctuation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start the variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether to make a big hit, whether to make a small hit, and the type of big hit. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display results of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H). Therefore, the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

  The 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. The 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 specification 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 fourth symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the symbol confirmation designation command, it ends variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth 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 restoration designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is restarted. When power is supplied to the gaming machine, the microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and otherwise, initializes the game. Send a command.

  The 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 a fanfare screen, that is, for specifying the start of a big hit game (big hit start specifying command: fanfare specifying command). In this embodiment, a big hit start 1 specifying command, a big hit start 2 specifying command, or a small hit / suddenly variable big hit start specifying command is used depending on the type of big hit. Specifically, in the case of "normal jackpot", the big hit start 1 designation command (A001 (H)) is used, and in the case of "normal big hit", the big hit start 2 designation command (A002 (H)) is given. If it is "sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit", a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (A003 (H)) is used. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for designating the start of a probable variable big hit when suddenly a big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command for a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (specifying command during opening of the special winning opening) showing a display during opening of the special winning opening at the number (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for each round in the special winning opening specification command, a different special winning opening specification command is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game, Transmits a special winning opening opening designation command (A10A (H)) designating round 10. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (command after opening the special winning opening) indicating the closing of the special winning opening at the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for each round in the special winning opening specification command, the different special winning opening specification command is transmitted for each round. For example, when ending the first round during the jackpot game, a command (A201 (H)) after opening the special winning opening that specifies round 1 is transmitted, and when ending the tenth round during the jackpot game. Transmits a special winning opening opening command (A30A (H)) for specifying round 10.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, for specifying the end of the big hit game (big hit end 1 designation command: ending 1 designation command). Note that the big hit end 1 designation command (A301 (H)) is used to end a big hit game with "normal big hit". The command A302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, for specifying the end of the big hit game (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command). Note that the big hit end 2 designation command (A302 (H)) is used to end a big hit game based on “probable change big hit”. The command A303 (H) is an effect control command for specifying the end of the small hit game or the end of the sudden change big hit game (small hit / sudden change probability big hit end designation command: Ending 3 designation command). Note that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for sudden change big hit end designation when sudden change is a big hit, but not to send an ending designation command for small hit. Is also good.

  The command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (a time-saving state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the time-saving state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (probable change state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is in the probable change state.

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

  In this embodiment, as the pending storage information, an effect control command (first suspension storage number addition designation) indicating that the suspension storage number has increased or decreased, respectively, for the first suspension storage number and the second suspension storage number. A command, a second storage number addition designation command) is shown, but the form of the storage information is not limited to that shown in the present embodiment, and for example, the following form of the storage Information may be transmitted.

(1) Only one command is transmitted as the pending storage information, and in that one command, which one of the first pending storage and the second pending storage is increased is specified, and the number of the pending storage that has increased is specified. (The first number of reserved storages or the second number of reserved storages) may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

(2) Only one command is transmitted as the pending storage information, and in that one command, which one of the first pending storage and the second pending storage is increased is specified, and the total number of pending storage is indicated by the EXT data. It may be set and transmitted.

(3) As the reserved storage information, which of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has been started and won (whether the first reserved storage or the second reserved storage has been increased) is designated. In addition to transmitting the effect control commands (first start winning designation command, second start winning designation command), a reserved storage number designation command for designating the number of retained storages is transmitted separately. The sum of the number of pending storages may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

(4) As the reserved storage information, which of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is started (winning of the first reserved storage and the second reserved storage is increased) is designated. In addition to transmitting the effect control commands (first start winning designation command, second start winning designation command), a reserved storage number designation command for designating the number of retained storages is transmitted separately. The increased reserved storage number (first reserved storage number or second reserved storage number) may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

  The command C4XX (H) and the command C6XX (H) are effect control commands (winning-time determination result designation commands) indicating the content of the winning-time determination result. Among them, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (symbol designating command) indicating the result of the determination of the type of the big hit, whether or not the big hit, the small hit or not, of the winning determination result. is there. Further, the command C6XX (H) is an effect control command indicating a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) as to which determination value range of the random number for variation pattern type determination is included in the determination result at the time of winning. (Fluctuation category command).

  In this embodiment, in a prize-winning effect process (see FIG. 22) which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not a big hit, a small hit, or a big hit at the time of starting prize. Then, it is determined which value range of the random number for determining the variation pattern type falls within which determination value range. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating a big hit or a small hit or a value for designating a big hit type is set, and control for transmitting to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for designating a range of the determination value as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the variation category command, and control for transmitting the value to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit or a small hit, and recognize the type of the big hit based on the value set in the symbol designating command. Based on the fluctuation category command, if the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern type determination is a predetermined determination value, the fluctuation pattern type can be recognized.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the symbol designation command. As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, EXT data is set according to whether a big hit or a small hit and the type of the big hit, and a symbol designating command is transmitted.

  For example, when it is determined in the winning effect processing described later that the character is "out", the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 1 designation command) in which EXT data is set to "00 (H)". Further, for example, when it is determined to be “normal big hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 2 designation command) in which EXT data is set to “01 (H)”. Further, for example, when it is determined to be “probable change big hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 3 designation command) in which EXT data is set to “02 (H)”. Further, for example, when it is determined to be “suddenly probable big hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 4 designation command) in which EXT data is set to “03 (H)”. Further, for example, when it is determined to be “small hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 5 designation command) in which EXT data is set to “04 (H)”. The EXT data set in the symbol designation command and the EXT data set in the display result designation command may be shared. With such a configuration, the data to be read can be shared when setting the symbol designation command and when setting the display result designation command.

  FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the content of the variable category command. As shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, in this embodiment, which game state, which display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is displayed, and the random number for determining the variation pattern type at the time of the start winning. Is set in the EXT data according to which of the determination values is determined to be within the range of the determination value, and the fluctuation category command is transmitted.

  For example, when it is determined that the gaming state is a normal state and a loss at the time of the start winning, the CPU 56 first determines whether the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 79 in step S232 of the winning effect production process described later. Determine whether or not. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 79, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 1 command in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-1 is commonly assigned to the range of the determination values 1 to 79 regardless of the total number of reserved storages. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that at least the fluctuation pattern type is the non-reach CA 2-1 based on the reception of the fluctuation category 1 command. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 89, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 2 command in which EXT data is set to “01 (H)”. Next, when the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern type determination is 90 to 99, the CPU 56 transmits a fluctuation category 3 command in which EXT data is set to “02 (H)”. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 100 to 169, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 4 command in which EXT data is set to “03 (H)”. Next, when the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern type determination is 170 to 199, the CPU 56 transmits a fluctuation category 5 command in which EXT data is set to “04 (H)”. Next, when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 200 to 214, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 6 command in which EXT data is set to “05 (H)”. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 215 to 229, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 7 command in which EXT data is set to “06 (H)”. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 8 command in which “07 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the game state is the normal state, the variation pattern type of the super CA2-7 is commonly assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 regardless of the total number of stored suspensions. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is at least super CA2-7 based on the reception of the variation category 8 command.

  The thresholds 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 used to determine which of the above-mentioned fluctuation categories belong to are specifically shown in FIGS. 10 (A) and 10 (B). The value is derived by picking up a value that can be a boundary of the range of the determination value assigned to each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table for outliers. This is the same for the subsequent fluctuation categories 9 to 10 and 21 to 29, and is assigned to each fluctuation pattern type in the fluctuation pattern type determination tables shown in FIGS. 9A to 9D and FIG. A threshold value used for category determination is derived by picking up a value that may be a boundary of the determined determination value range.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the probability change state, the time saving state, and the loss at the time of the start winning, the CPU 56 first sets the value of the variation pattern type determination random number to 1 in step S232 of the winning effect production process described later. 219 is determined. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 219 (that is, when the variation pattern type is the non-reach CA 2-3), the CPU 56 sets the variation in which the EXT data is set to “08 (H)”. Send a category 9 command. Next, when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 220 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is Super CA2-7), the CPU 56 sets “09 (H)” in the EXT data. Send the fluctuation category 10 command.

  In addition, even when the gaming state is the probable change state or the time saving state, the fluctuation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 may be assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251. By doing so, a common determination value can be assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 regardless of the gaming state. Therefore, when executing the processing of step S232 of the prize-winning effect processing to be described later, a common determination process may be performed irrespective of the game state if the game is lost, and the program capacity can be further reduced. In this case, the process of determining the game state in step S226 can be omitted.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that a “normal big hit” is made at the time of the start winning, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 74 in step S232 of the winning effect production process described later. Is determined. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 74 (that is, when the variation pattern type is the normal CA 3-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which EXT data is set to “10 (H)”. 21 command is transmitted. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 75 to 149 (that is, when the variation pattern type is the normal CA3-2), the CPU 56 sets “11 (H)” in the EXT data. A change category 22 command is transmitted. Next, when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 150 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is Super CA3-3), the CPU 56 sets “12 (H)” in the EXT data. A variable category 23 command is transmitted.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that a “probable change big hit” occurs at the time of the start winning, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 38 in step S232 of the winning effect production process described later. Is determined. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 38 (that is, when the variation pattern type is the normal CA 3-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which EXT data is set to “13 (H)”. 24 command is transmitted. Next, when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 39 to 79 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-2), the CPU 56 sets “14 (H)” in the EXT data. A fluctuation category 25 command is transmitted. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is Super CA3-3), the CPU 56 sets “15 (H)” in the EXT data. A fluctuation category 26 command is transmitted.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that the winning is suddenly changed at the time of the start winning, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 100 in step S232 of the winning effect production process described later. Is determined. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 100 (that is, when the variation pattern type is the special CA4-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which EXT data is set to “16 (H)”. 27 command is transmitted. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type is 101 to 251 (that is, when the fluctuation pattern type is the special CA4-2), the CPU 56 sets the fluctuation category in which EXT data is set to “17 (H)”. 28 command is transmitted.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that a small hit occurs at the time of the start winning, the CPU 56 transmits a fluctuation category 29 command in which “18 (H)” is set in the EXT data.

  It should be noted that the total number of pending storages is not always the same between when the prize determination is made at the time of the start prize and when the fluctuation display is actually started. In some cases, the pattern type does not match the variation pattern type actually used in the variation display. However, in this embodiment, a common determination value is assigned to at least the non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7, and super CA3-3 variation patterns regardless of the total number of pending storages. (See FIGS. 9 and 10), no inconsistency occurs between the winning determination result and the variation pattern type of the variation display actually executed. Therefore, the display change effect described later is executed only for the variable display determined at the time of winning when the variation pattern type is the non-reach CA2-1, the super CA2-7, or the super CA3-3. Good. In the case of such a configuration, only when it is determined that the variation pattern types are non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7, and super CA3-3, the variation category command shown in FIGS. Transmits the fluctuation category 1 command, the fluctuation category 8 command, the fluctuation category 23 command, and the fluctuation category 26 command), and does not transmit the fluctuation category command in the case of the winning determination result of the other fluctuation pattern types. You may. Further, when it is determined at the time of winning that it is other than the non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7 and super CA3-3, a fluctuation category command indicating that the fluctuation pattern type cannot be specified may be transmitted. Good.

  It should be noted that the hold announcement effect is a kind of so-called look-ahead announcement effect that is executed before the start of the variable display that is the target of the announcement effect, and the first hold memory display unit 9a and the second hold memory display unit This is a preview effect performed by displaying the hold display in 9b in a display mode different from the normal display mode. The hold announcement effect is executed at the timing when the appearance effect and the hold display are displayed based on, for example, occurrence of a start winning prize for the variable display to be announced. In addition, based on the occurrence of a start winning prize with respect to the fluctuating display to be notified, the display of the suspended display is once started in a normal display mode at the timing when the appearance effect and the suspended display are displayed, and thereafter, at a predetermined timing (for example, , The timing of the hold shift), the hold notification effect may be executed by changing the hold display to a display mode different from the normal display mode.

  In this embodiment, a start winning in the first starting winning opening 13 occurs in the time saving state (high base state) or a starting winning in the first starting winning opening 13 during the big hit game. Except in the case of occurrence (see steps S1215A and S1216A), a prize-winning determination process is executed each time a start prize is generated, a symbol designating command shown in FIG. 15 is transmitted, and a fluctuation shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is performed. A category command is sent. Then, based on the received symbol designation command and variation category command, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not a big hit or a reach will be made before the variation display of the notice target is started. Execute the hold announcement effect to be announced.

  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, according to the contents shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the display state of the image display device 9 is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, and sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. I do.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 designates the variation pattern of the effect symbol every time a special winning symbol is displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b when there is a winning start. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification) and the second byte indicates 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". Such a command form is an example, and another command form may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  As a method of transmitting 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 one byte at a time by 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-like (rectangular wave) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing the 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 process of fetching 1-byte data by an interrupt process.

  In the examples shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed on the first special symbol display 8a in the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. An image display that can be used in common with the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol indicator 8b, and performs the effect along with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the effect parts such as the device 9, it is possible not to increase the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  FIGS. 18 and 19 are flowcharts showing an example of a program for a special symbol process (step S26) 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 processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, if the first starting port switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first starting winning port 13 is turned on, that is, the starting to the first starting winning port 13 is performed. If a winning has occurred, a first start-up switch passing process is executed (steps S311 and S312). In addition, the CPU 56 determines that the second starting opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening 14 is on, that is, the starting winning in the second starting winning opening 14 has occurred. Then, the second starting port switch passing process is executed (steps S313 and S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processing of steps S300 to S310 is as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. When the microcomputer 560 for game control enters a state where the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the microcomputer 560 checks the storage number of the numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer (the total number of hold storage). The storage number of the numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total hold storage number counter. If the count value of the total reserved 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 the case of a big hit, a big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The big hit flag is reset when the big hit game ends.

  Variation pattern setting processing (step S301): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. In addition, a fluctuation pattern is determined, and the fluctuation time (variable display time: the time from the start of the variable display to the derivation display (stop display) of the display result) in the fluctuation pattern is defined as the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol. Decide to do. Also, control is performed to transmit a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100, and a fluctuation time timer for measuring the fluctuation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

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

  Special symbol change processing (step S303): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses (the fluctuation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control for transmitting the designated command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. Note that the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the fourth symbol when the symbol determination designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

  Special symbol stop processing (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. In this embodiment, based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4, the special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process is described later. The data is set in the output buffer for setting special symbol display control data (see FIG. 30), and in the display control process of step S22, the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting content of the output buffer.

  Large winning opening pre-opening process (step S305): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the special winning opening opening pre-processing, control for opening the special winning opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter for counting the number of game balls entering the special winning opening) and the like are initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. In addition to performing control to transmit the special winning opening opening command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the special winning opening processing is set by a timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S306. (In this example, 6). Note that the special winning opening opening process is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the special winning opening opening process is also a process for starting a big hit game. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for each round in the special winning opening specification command, a different special winning opening specification command is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game, Transmits a special winning opening opening designation command (A10A (H)) designating round 10.

  Big winning opening process (step S306): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the processing during opening of the special winning opening, processing for confirming establishment of a closing condition of the special winning opening is performed. When the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there is still a remaining round, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. In addition to performing control to transmit the designation command after the big hit is released to the effect control microcomputer 100, and when all rounds have been completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to the value corresponding to step S307 (this In the example, it is updated to 7).

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

  Pre-small hit release processing (step S308): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the small hit opening pre-processing, control is performed to open the big winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter for counting the number of game balls entering the special winning opening) and the like are initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. The execution time of the special winning opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to step S309. Note that the small hit opening pre-processing is executed every time the big winning opening during the small hit game is opened. It is also a process to start.

  Small hit opening processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening is performed. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and the number of opening of the special winning opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to the value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). Update. When all the openings have been completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to step S310.

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the starting port switch passing processing in steps S312 and S314. FIG. 20A is a flowchart showing the first starting port switch passage processing in step S312. FIG. 20B is a flowchart showing the second starting port switch passage processing in step S314.

  First, with reference to FIG. In the first startup port switch passage process executed when the first startup port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit (specifically, It is checked whether or not the value of the first reserved storage number counter for counting one reserved storage number is 4) (step S1211A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 53 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in a storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 21B) ( Step S1214A). In the process of step S1214A, a random R (hard hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. In addition, the random number for random determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the first start opening switch passing process (at the time of starting winning), but is extracted at the start of the change of the first special symbol. You may do so. 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.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold storage buffer) for storing a random number or the like corresponding to hold storage. As shown in FIG. 21, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured. In this embodiment, the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer include a random R (hard 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, A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. Note that the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which a random number value such as a random number for a jackpot determination is stored in the first storage buffer and the second storage buffer as the storage, but the predetermined information stored as the storage is It is not limited to random numbers. For example, whether to make a big hit or a small hit may be determined in advance based on a big hit determination random number or the like, and the result of the determination may be stored in the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer as the holding storage. .

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a time reduction flag indicating that the gaming state is the time reduction state (high base state) is set (step S1215A). If it has been set, the process moves directly to step S1220A. If the time reduction flag has not been set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (step S1216A). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (that is, if the big hit game state or the small hit game state), the CPU 56 proceeds directly to step S1220A.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5, a prize-winning effect process is performed in which a fluctuation display result and a fluctuation pattern type when a fluctuation based on the detected start prize is subsequently executed are determined in advance at the start prize (step). S1217A). Then, the CPU 56 performs control of transmitting the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect effect process (step S1218A), and transmits the variable category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The control is performed (step S1219A). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220A).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S1218A and S1219A, the CPU 56 always enters the first starting winning opening 13 and executes the winning effect processing of step S1217A. Both the command and the fluctuation category command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S1218A to S1220A, when the start winning is generated in the first starting winning opening 13, the symbol designating is performed when the winning effect processing of step S1217A is executed. A set of three commands, a command, a fluctuation category command, and a first reserved storage number addition designation command, is transmitted collectively within one timer interrupt.

  However, if it is determined in step S1215A or step S1216A that the result of step S1215A is "Y", and the prize-winning stage effect processing of step S1217A is not executed, the CPU 56 controls in step S1220A to transmit only the first hold storage number addition designation command. Is performed, and control for transmitting the winning determination result designation command (symbol designation command, variable category command) is not performed. Note that when the prize-winning effect processing in step S1217A is not executed, a prize-winning-judgment-result designation in which a value (for example, “FF (H)”) indicating that the prize-winning result cannot be specified is set as the EXT data. Commands (symbol designating command, variable category command) may be transmitted.

  Further, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of step S1215A, if there is a start winning in the first starting winning opening 13, the processing of step S1217A is performed only when the gaming state is the low base state. A winning effect process is executed. Further, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of step S1216A, if there is a start winning in the first starting winning opening 13, the step S1217A is performed only when the game is not in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. At the time of winning. Note that the process may not be shifted to step S1217A only in the case of the big hit gaming state, and may be shifted to step S1217A in the case of the small hit gaming state to execute the prize winning effect process.

  Further, in this embodiment, the control of opening the special winning opening for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) is performed after the start of the big hit is notified of the big hit gaming state (specific gaming state). This is a state in which the opening of the special winning opening in the final round is completed and the end of the big hit is notified. Specifically, this is a state in which the processes from the special winning opening process (see step S305) to the big hit end process (see step S307) in the special symbol process process are being executed.

  Next, the second starting port switch passage processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the second startup port switch passage process executed when the second startup port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached an upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved port switch number). It is checked whether the value of the second reserved storage number counter for counting the storage number is 4) (step S1211B). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is incremented by 1 (step S1213B). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 53 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in a storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 21B) ( Step S1214B). In the process of step S1214B, a random R (a big hit determination random number) which is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) which is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. In addition, the random number for random determination (random 3) is not extracted in the second start opening switch passage process (at the time of starting winning) and is stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the change of the second special symbol. You may do so. 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 effect process (step S1217B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control of transmitting the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect effect processing (step S1218B), and transmits the variable category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The control is performed (step S1219B). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220B).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S1218B and S1219B, the CPU 56 always enters the second starting winning opening 14 and executes the winning effect processing of step S1217B. Both the command and the fluctuation category command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S1218B to S1220B, a symbol is designated when a winning prize is generated in the second starting winning port 14 and the prize-winning effect processing of step S1217B is performed. A set of three commands, a command, a variation category command, and a command for specifying the addition of the second reserved storage number, is transmitted collectively within one timer interrupt.

  Note that the same process as step S1215A may be performed also in the second starting port switch passing process, and the winning effect process in step S1217B may not be performed if the time is short. That is, the winning effect process of step S1217B may be executed only in the normal state (low base state) to transmit the symbol designation command and the fluctuation category command.

  Also, in the second starting port switch passing processing, the same processing as in step S1216A may be performed, and if a big hit game is being performed, the prize winning effect processing in step S1217B may not be executed. Also, in the second start-up switch passing process, the winning effect process of step S1217B may not be executed (that is, the winning process determination process may not be executed for the second special symbol). .

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the prize-winning effect processing of steps S1217A and S1217B. In the prize-winning effect processing, the CPU 56 first compares the random number (random R) for jackpot determination extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with the jackpot determination value in the normal state shown in the left column of FIG. It is checked whether they match (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing when the change of the special symbol and the effect symbol is started, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in a special symbol normal process to be described later, a big hit type is determined, and the variation pattern is set in the variation pattern setting process. Alternatively, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins in the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, before the fluctuation display based on the starting winning is started, By executing the prize-winning effect processing, it is checked in advance whether a big hit or a small hit or not, and which value of the random number for determining the type of the big hit and the variation pattern type falls within the range of the determination values. By doing so, the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern type are predicted in advance before the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is executed, and as described later, the microcomputer for effect control based on the determination result at the time of winning. 100, a display change effect for notifying that a big hit or a super reach will be made during the change display of the effect symbol is executed.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (N in step S220), the CPU 56 sets a probability change flag indicating that the game state is the probability change state (high probability state). It is confirmed whether or not it has been performed (step S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the random number (random R) for jackpot determination extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is determined whether or not matches (step S222). Note that a plurality of variable displays may be executed during the period from the confirmation of whether or not the variable state is in the probable change state in step S221 at the time of the start winning, to the start of the variable display based on the start winning. There is. Therefore, the game state has changed between the time when it is determined in step S221 whether or not the winning change has occurred at the time of the start winning, and the time when the fluctuation display based on the start winning has actually started (for example, the start of the change). If the probability variable hit or sudden probability change hit occurs before, the state changes from the normal state to the probability change state.) Therefore, the gaming state determined in step S221 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of change (see step S61 described later) do not always match. In order to prevent such inconsistency, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and a determination on the start winning is made based on the game state after the change. Is also good.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the big hit determination value at the time of the probability change (N in step S222), the CPU 56 compares the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with FIG. ) And (C) are compared with each other to check whether they match (step S223). In this case, if there is a start winning in the first starting winning opening 13 (in the case where the winning effect processing of step S1217A is executed), the CPU 56 determines the small hit determination table (the first winning winning table) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set for the special symbol. In addition, when there is a winning start in the second starting winning opening 14 (when executing the winning effect process of step S1217B), the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8C. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in step S223), the CPU 56 sets EXT data “00 (H)” indicating “out” in the symbol designation command. Is performed (step S224).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of determining the current gaming state (step S225). In this embodiment, in step S225, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is in the probable change state and whether or not the game is in the time saving state (specifically, whether or not the probable change flag and the time saving flag are set). Is determined. It should be noted that a plurality of times are required between the time when it is determined whether or not the state is in the positive change state and the time saving state in step S225 at the time of starting winning, and before the fluctuation display based on the starting winning is actually started. Variable display may be performed. Therefore, the game state changes between the time when the start winning prize is confirmed in step S225 and whether or not the time saving state is reached, and before the fluctuation display based on the start winning prize is actually started. (For example, when a certain-variable big hit or a sudden big-change big hit occurs before the start of the change, the state changes from the normal state to the certain-change state). Therefore, the gaming state determined in step S225 at the time of the start winning is not necessarily the same as the gaming state determined at the start of the change (see step S61 described later). In order to prevent such inconsistency, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and a determination on the start winning is made based on the game state after the change. Is also good.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets each threshold value for out-of-position according to the determination result of step S225 (step S226). In this embodiment, a threshold determination program for performing threshold determination in advance is incorporated, and by determining whether or not the value is larger than the threshold, the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination falls within any of the determination value ranges. Is determined, and the value of the EXT data set in the variation category command shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is determined.

  For example, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 219 when it is determined that the gaming state is the certainty changing state or the time saving state. In this case, in step S232 described later, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 219. Determines that “08 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If it is not less than or equal to the threshold value 219 (that is, if it is 220 to 251), it is determined that “09 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16).

  Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 56 sets the thresholds 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 regardless of the total number of reserved storages. In this case, in step S232 described later, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than a threshold value 79. Determines that “00 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold value is equal to or less than 89 (that is, if it is 80 to 89), it is determined that “01 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If it is less than or equal to the threshold value 99 (that is, if it is 90 to 99), it is determined that “02 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If it is equal to or smaller than the threshold 169 (that is, if it is 100 to 169), it is determined that “03 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If the difference is equal to or smaller than the threshold 199 (that is, if the difference is 170 to 199), it is determined that “04 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If it is less than or equal to the threshold value 214 (that is, if it is 200 to 214), it is determined that “05 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If it is equal to or less than the threshold value 229 (that is, if it is 215 to 229), it is determined that “06 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If it is not less than or equal to the threshold value 229 (that is, if it is 230 to 251), it is determined that “07 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16).

  In the example of the threshold determination described above, the thresholds are determined to be 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 in ascending order of the threshold value. It does not fall within the range equal to or less than the threshold value of the previous order. That is, after determining whether or not the threshold value is equal to or less than the threshold value 79, when determining whether or not the threshold value is equal to or less than the threshold value 89, the value does not fall within the range of 1 to 79 which is equal to or less than the threshold value in the previous order. Is determined to be within the range. Further, in this embodiment, the case where the threshold value is determined to be 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 in ascending order is shown. 199, 169, 99, 89 and 79 may be determined. The same applies to the case where a determination is made using another threshold value described below.

  Note that the threshold in the normal state (low probability / low base state) may be always set without performing the game state determination in step S225. Even with such a configuration, since the range of the determination value is common to at least the variation pattern type that is "super-reach out", it is determined whether or not "super-reach out". be able to.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y in step S223), the CPU 56 sends the EXT data “04 (H)” indicating “small hit” to the symbol designation command. Is performed (step S227).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a threshold value for small hits (step S228). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 sets the threshold 251 and determines that the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or smaller than the threshold 251 (1 to 251) in step S232 described below. It is determined that “18 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the fluctuation category command (see FIG. 17). In the case of a small hit, it may be determined that the EXT data “18 (H)” is set as it is without performing the threshold determination.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the big hit determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the big hit type based on the big hit type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B. Is determined (step S229). In this case, if there is a start winning in the first starting winning opening 13 (when executing the winning effect processing of step S1217A), the CPU 56 determines the big hit type determination table (first It is determined whether the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “probably variable jackpot” or “suddenly variable jackpot” by using the special symbol 131a. In addition, when there is a winning start in the second starting winning opening 14 (when executing the winning effect processing of step S1217B), the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. Using 131b, it is determined whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probably variable big hit”, or “sudden positive big hit”.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data corresponding to the jackpot type determination result in the symbol designation command (step S230). In this case, if it is determined that the "normal jackpot" is obtained, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data "01 (H)" indicating the "normal jackpot" in the symbol designating command. If it is determined that the "big hit" is reached, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data "02 (H)" indicating the "big hit" in the symbol designating command. Further, when it is determined that the "sudden probability big hit" is reached, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data "03 (H)" indicating the "sudden probability big hit" to the symbol designation command.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets each big hit threshold value according to the big hit type determined in step S229 (step S231).

  For example, the CPU 56 sets the thresholds 74 and 149 when it is determined to be “normal big hit”. In this case, in step S232 described later, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or smaller than the threshold value 74, and when it is equal to or smaller than the threshold value 74 (that is, 1 to 74). Determines that “10 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If it is equal to or smaller than the threshold value 149 (that is, if it is 75 to 149), it is determined that “11 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If it is not equal to or smaller than the threshold 149 (that is, if it is 150 to 251), it is determined that “12 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17).

  Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines that the “big hit”, the CPU 56 sets the thresholds 38 and 79. In this case, in step S232 described later, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or smaller than the threshold 38, and when the value is equal to or smaller than the threshold 38 (that is, 1 to 38). Determines that “13 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold value is equal to or less than 79 (that is, if it is 39 to 79), it is determined that “14 (H)” is to be set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If it is not equal to or less than the threshold value 79 (that is, if it is 80 to 251), it is determined that “15 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17).

  Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines that “sudden probability change big hit”, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 100. In this case, in step S232 described later, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern type determination is equal to or less than the threshold value 100. Determines that “16 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If it is not less than or equal to the threshold value 100 (that is, if it is 101 to 251), it is determined that “17 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the threshold value set in steps S226, S228, and S231 and the random number for randomizing pattern type determination (random 2) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B to determine which value of the random number for randomizing pattern type determination is used. It is determined whether the value falls within the range of the determination value (step S232).

  In steps S226, S228, and S231, instead of setting a predetermined threshold, a fluctuation pattern type determination table (see FIGS. 9 and 10) is set. In step S232, the set fluctuation pattern type By using the determination table, the range of the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type and the type of the variation pattern may be determined.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data according to the determination result in the variable category command (Step S233). Specifically, the CPU 56 determines “00 (H)” to “0B (H)” and “10B” as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 according to which variation pattern type is determined in step S232. (H) ”to“ 18 (H) ”are set in the EXT data of the variable category command.

  Note that, in this embodiment, a case has been shown in which the range of the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is uniformly determined even when it is determined that a big hit or a small hit is determined in the winning determination. If it is determined that a big hit or a small hit occurs, the determination of the range of the value of the variation pattern type determination random number may not be performed. Then, a symbol designating command indicating that it has been determined at the time of a prize when it is a big hit or a small hit may be transmitted, and a change category command comprehensively indicating that the change pattern type is a big hit or a small hit may be transmitted. . Then, for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 does not specifically indicate which variation pattern type is used, but the variation that is comprehensively indicated as one of the jackpot variation pattern types is not shown. Based on the reception of the category command, a display change effect described later may be executed.

  FIGS. 23 and 24 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of storages to be held (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the sum reserved storage number is 0, if the customer wait demonstration designation command has not been transmitted yet, control is performed to transmit the customer wait demonstration designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is performed. finish. For example, when transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. Then, when the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interrupt is executed after transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag is set and the customer waiting demonstration is repeated. What is necessary is just to control not to transmit a demonstration designation command. In this case, the customer waiting demo designation command transmitted flag may be reset when the next special symbol change display is started.

  If the total number of reserved storages is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second number of reserved storages is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter is 0. If the second reserved number is not 0, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to indicate "second" (step S53). If the second reserved storage number is 0 (that is, if only the first reserved storage number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by performing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, control is performed such that the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

  In the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is performed with priority as shown in the present embodiment, the random number (random R) for determining a big hit is determined in the winning effect production process shown in FIG. Only the process of comparing the value with the big hit determination value in the low probability state may be executed, and may not be compared with the big hit determination value in the positive change state (high probability state) (specifically, in step S220). Only the process may be performed, and the processes of steps S221 and S222 may not be performed.) With such a configuration, in the case where the change display of the second special symbol is executed with priority, the big hit determination result at the time of the prize determination and the big hit determination result at the start of the actual change are determined. Deviation can be prevented.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (Step S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines that each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage buffer Is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage buffer. It is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

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

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved storage buffer in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4). Each of the stored random numbers is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n-1. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each of the special symbol pointers stored in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4). The random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n-1. Further, the CPU 56 sums the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total number of reserved storages = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. It is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = m-1.

  Therefore, the order in which the random numbers stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved storage numbers (or the respective second reserved storage numbers) are always the first reserved storage number (or (The number of second reserved storages) = 1, 2, 3, and 4. In addition, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective summed pending storage numbers are extracted always coincides with the order of the summed suspended storage number = 1 to 8.

  Then, the CPU 56 reduces the value of the total number of pending storages by one. That is, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is decremented by 1 (step 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 performs control to transmit a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the current game state (step S60). In this case, if the probable change flag indicating the probable change state is set, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the probable change state background designation command. When only the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set and the probability change flag is not set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time saving state background designation command. If neither the probable change flag nor the time saving flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a normal state background designation command.

  Specifically, when transmitting the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of the command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) according to the effect control command. Set to pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when the change of the special symbol is started, a background designation command, a variation pattern command, a display result designation command, a hold storage number subtraction designation command (first hold storage number subtraction) are performed for each timer interrupt. The command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the order of the designation command or the second reserved storage number subtraction designation command. Specifically, when changing the special symbol, a background designating command is transmitted first, a variation pattern command is transmitted after a lapse of 4 ms, a display result specifying command is transmitted after a lapse of 4 ms, and after a lapse of 4 ms. A reserved storage number subtraction designation command (first reserved storage number subtraction designation command or second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) is transmitted. When the special symbol change is started, a symbol change designation command (first symbol change designation command, second symbol change designation command) is also transmitted, but the design change designation command is the same timer interrupt command as the change pattern command. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is to be performed on the first starting winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is to be performed on the first special symbol. , Or data indicating "second" indicating that processing is to be performed on the second starting winning opening 14, that is, "second" indicating that processing is to be performed on the second special symbol. Data is set to the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of steps S300 to S310 can be shared between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer area, and executes the jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 determines the big hit determination extracted in step S1214A of the first starting port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second starting port switch passing process and stored in the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer in advance. The random number is read and a big hit is determined. The big hit determination module compares a predetermined big hit determination value or small hit determination value (see FIG. 8) with the big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining a big hit or a small hit when they match. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a process of determining a big hit or a small hit.

  In the jackpot determination process, the probability of a big hit is higher when the gaming state is in the probable state than in the non-probable state (normal state). More specifically, a large-hit-judgment-judgment table (a table in the ROM 54 in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 8A is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, A normal-time jackpot determination table (a table in the ROM 54 in which numerical values on the left side in FIG. 8A are set) that is set to be smaller than the time-and-big hit determination table is provided. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is the probable change state. If the gaming state is the probable change state, the CPU 56 performs a process of determining a big hit using the probable change time big hit determination table, and the gaming state is normally set. If it is in the state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the random number (random R) for jackpot determination matches any one of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a jackpot. When it is determined that a big hit is to be made (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. In addition, to determine whether or not to make a big hit means to determine whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to determine whether or not to stop the symbol in the special symbol display is a big hit symbol But also.

  Whether or not the current game state is in the probable change state is determined based on whether or not the probable change flag is set. The certainty change flag is set when the game state is shifted to the certainty change state, and is reset when the certainty change state ends. Specifically, it is determined to be “probably big hit” or “suddenly big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, after the big hit game ends, it is reset when the next big hit occurs.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the random number for random determination (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 checks the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) Is used to determine whether to make a small hit. When 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. 8C. . If it is determined that the small hit is to be made (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating that the small hit is made (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

  If the value of the random R does not match any of the large hit determination value and the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is out of the range, the process directly proceeds to step S75.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating a big hit. Then, a big hit type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the big hit type to be one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol big hit type determination table 131a shown in FIG. 8D. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the 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 the type (“normal jackpot”, “probable change”) corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "suddenly changing big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). Note that, in this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type determined in step S1214A of the first starting port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second starting port switch passing process and stored in the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer in advance. Read the random number for use and determine the type of jackpot. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, 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 probability that sudden change jackpots are suddenly selected is high.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a stop symbol of the special symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-", which is a lost symbol, is determined as a special symbol stopped symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, one of the jackpot symbols “1”, “3”, “7”, or “9” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. I do. In other words, if the jackpot type is determined to be "Suddenly probable big hit", "1" is determined to be the special symbol stop symbol, and if it is determined to be "Normal big hit", "3" is determined to be the special symbol stop symbol. However, if it is determined to be "probably variable big hit", "7" is determined to be the special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol "5" is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is first determined and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is determined is described. The present invention is not limited to the embodiment. For example, a table in which a special symbol stop symbol and a jackpot type are associated in advance is prepared, and a special symbol stop symbol is first determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot type, and the corresponding jackpot is determined based on the determination result. You may comprise so that a type may also be determined.

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (Step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 determines the change pattern type for the big hit as a table used to determine the change pattern type to any one of the plurality of types, as shown in FIG. ) To (C)) (step S92). Then, control goes to a step S100.

  If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 determines the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 9D ) Is selected (step S94). Then, control goes to a step S100.

  If the small hit flag has not been set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time saving flag indicating that it is in the time saving state has been set (step S95). In this embodiment, the time-saving flag is set when shifting to the time-saving state at the end of the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot, and the time-saving flag is also set at the end of the jackpot game based on the probability-changing jackpot. , The time saving flag is set. Therefore, when Y is determined in step S95, in addition to the case where control is performed only in the time saving state after the end of the big hit game based on the normal big hit, in addition to the control in the time saving state together with the probable change state after the end of the big hit game based on the certain big hit There are times when it is.

  If the time saving flag is not set (N in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 determines that the variation pattern type is one of a plurality of types, and determines whether the variation pattern type is a loss variation pattern type determination table 135A ( 10 (see FIG. 10A) (step S97). Then, control goes to a step S100.

  If the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 determines whether the variation pattern type is one of a plurality of types, as a variation pattern type determination table for out-of-position. 135B (see FIG. 10B) is selected (step S98). Then, control goes to a step S100.

  If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is the probable change state or the time reduction state, the CPU 56 determines whether the variation pattern type is one of a plurality of types. As the table to be used, the variation pattern type determination table 135C for out-of-position is selected (see FIG. 10C) (step S99). Then, control goes to a step S100.

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S95 to S99, when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of storages to be held is 3 or more, the variation for out-of-position shown in FIG. The pattern type determination table 135B is selected. When the gaming state is the probable change state or the time saving state, the outlier variation pattern type determination table 135C shown in FIG. 10C is selected. In this case, the non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S100 described later, and if the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the variation may be determined in the process of step S102. Non-reach PA1-2 of shortened variation is determined as a pattern (see FIG. 12). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is in the probable change state or the time saving state, or when the total number of stored suspensions is 3 or more, the fluctuation display of the shortened fluctuation may be performed. In this embodiment, a variation pattern type determination table for shortened variation used in the probable variation state or the time saving state (see FIG. 10C), and a variation pattern type determination table for shortened variation based on the number of retained storages (see FIG. 10 (B) is a different table, but a common table may be used as a fluctuation pattern type determination table for shortened fluctuation.

  Note that, in this embodiment, even when the gaming state is a probable change state or a time saving state, when the total number of reserved storages is almost 0 (for example, 0 or 0 or 1). , The fluctuation display of the shortened fluctuation may not be performed. In this case, for example, when determining “Y” in step S95, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of reserved storages is substantially zero. The determination table 135A (see FIG. 10A) may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random number 2 (the random number for determining the variation pattern type) from the random number buffer area (the first storage buffer or the second storage buffer), and selects the random number 2 in the processing of step S92, S94, S97, S98 or S99. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S100).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines whether the variation pattern is one of a plurality of types, based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S100, as a hit variation pattern determination table 137A, 137B (see FIG. 11). ), And selects one of the out-of-place variation pattern determination tables 138A (see FIG. 12) (step S101). In addition, by reading random 3 (variation pattern determination random number) from the random number buffer area (the first reservation storage buffer or the second reservation storage buffer), and referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S101, the variation pattern is determined. Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S102). In the case where the random number 3 (the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning prize, the CPU 56 sets the random number counter for the fluctuation pattern determination for generating the random number for the fluctuation pattern determination (random 3). , The fluctuation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol change designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S103). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol change designation command. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol change designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control of transmitting an effect control command (a fluctuation pattern command) corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S104).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S105). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S106).

  In the case where it is determined that there is a loss, instead of suddenly determining the fluctuation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S100 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, the variation pattern type determination table for non-reach (including the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3 shown in FIG. 10) and the variation pattern type determination table for reach (FIG. (Including the fluctuation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7) shown in FIG. 1 and prepare one of the fluctuation pattern type judgment tables based on the reach judgment result. Alternatively, the variation pattern type may be determined.

  Also, when determining whether or not to reach by lottery processing using the random number for reach determination, the reach of the reach is determined in accordance with the total number of retained storages (or the first number of retained storages or the second number of retained storages). A reach determination table having a different selection ratio may be selected to determine whether or not reach is performed so that the reach probability decreases as the number of pending storages increases. In this case, the CPU 56 determines, for example, whether or not “super reach loss” or “non-reach loss” in the prize-winning effect process matches the determination value assigned to the common range of the reach determination table. The determination as to whether or not to reach may be made in advance to determine whether or not reach is reached. In consideration of the fact that the execution ratio of the notice effect is reduced, as shown in this embodiment, without performing the lottery process using the reach determination random number, the “super reach loss” depending on the variation pattern type. It is preferable to determine in advance whether or not "non-reach loss" will be made and to carry out a hold announcement effect.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission processing, the CPU 56 transmits any one of the display result 1 to display result 5 designation effect control commands (see FIG. 13) in accordance with the determined big hit type, small hit, and miss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process moves to step S116. If the big hit flag is set and the big hit type is “normal big hit”, control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). In addition, whether or not it is "normal big hit" can be determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "01". . When the type of the big hit is “probably variable big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). It should be noted that whether or not it is a "probably variable big hit" can be determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "02". . If it is neither "normal big hit" nor "probably big hit" (that is, if it is "sudden big hit"), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 4 designation command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 5 designation command (step S117). If the small hit flag has not been set (N in step S116), that is, if the small hit has occurred, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S118).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol change processing (step S303) (step S119).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol change processing, first, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the reserved number of storage subtraction designation command (the first reserved number of reserved storage number subtraction command or the second reserved number of reserved storage number subtraction command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Note that whether or not the hold storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted is determined, for example, by a hold indicating that the hold storage number subtraction designation command was transmitted when transmitting the hold storage number subtraction designation command in step S1122 described later. The storage number subtraction designation command transmission completed flag may be set, and in step S1121, it may be determined whether the reserved storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set. Also, in this case, the set reserved memory number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is reset by a special symbol stop process or a big hit end process, which will be described later, when ending the change display of the special symbol or ending the big hit. Just fine.

  Next, if the reserved storage number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control of transmitting the reserved storage number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122). In this case, if a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved storage number subtraction designation command. When a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved storage number subtraction designation command.

  Next, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S1125), and when the variable time timer times out (step S1126), performs control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1127). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop processing (step S304) (step S1128). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the processing ends.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). If the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56, if set, sets a probable change flag indicating a probable change state, a time reduction flag indicating a time reduction state, and the number of times a special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state. Is reset (step S132), and control for transmitting a jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S133). Specifically, when the type of the big hit is “normal big hit”, the big hit start 1 designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. When the type of the big hit is “probable big hit”, a big hit start 2 designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. If the type of the big hit is sudden change big hit, the small hit / sudden change big hit start designation command (command A003 (H)) is transmitted. Whether the type of the big hit is “normal big hit”, “probably big hit” or “suddenly big hit” is data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). It is determined based on the

  In addition, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time for notifying the occurrence of the big hit in the effect display device 9) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S134). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of "normal big hit" or "probable change big hit", and 2 times in the case of "sudden positive change big hit") is set in the special winning opening number counter (step S135). . Also, a round time per round in the big hit game is set. Specifically, 0.1 second is set as the round time in the case of sudden probability change hit, and 29 seconds is set as the round time in the case of normal hit or probability change hit. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S136).

  If the big hit flag has not been set in step S131, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is 0 (step S137). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time reduction counter by one (step S138). Then, when the value of the time saving counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the time saving flag (step S140).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag has been set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / suddenly variable big hit start designation command (command A003 (H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S142). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, a time for notifying that the small hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). In addition, the number of open times (for example, two times) is set in the special winning opening number counter (step S144). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit pre-processing (step S308) (step S145).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S141), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S146).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the big hit end process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the big hit end processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a big hit end display timer is set (step S160). If the big hit end display timer is set, the CPU 56 shifts to step S164. If the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a big hit end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, if it is "normal big hit", a big hit end 1 designation command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted, and if it is "probable change big hit", big hit end 2 designation command (command A302 (H)) ) Is transmitted, and in the case of “suddenly changing big hit”, a small hit / suddenly changing big hit end designation command (command A303 (H)) is sent. Then, a value corresponding to a display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed on the image display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the process ends.

  In step S164, the value of the big hit end display timer is decremented by one. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end display time has elapsed (step S165). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit game ended this time is based on the normal big hit (step S166). It should be noted that whether or not the big hit game based on the normal big hit is to be ended is specifically determined by determining whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. It can be determined by checking. If the big hit game based on the normal big hit is to be ended (Y in step S166), the CPU 56 sets the time saving flag and shifts the gaming state to the time saving state (step S167). In addition, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) in the number of times saved counter (step S168).

  If the big hit game based on the normal big hit is not to be ended (that is, if the big hit game based on the probable big hit or sudden probable big hit is ended), the CPU 56 sets the probable change flag and changes the game state to the probable state. At the same time, the game state is shifted to the time reduction state by setting the time reduction flag (step S170).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S171).

  In this embodiment, when the above processing is executed, if the control is made to the probable change state, the time saving state is also controlled, so that the normal state (low probability / low base state) is set as the game state. ), A time-saving state (low probability / high base state), and a probable change state (high probability / high base state).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of a program for a special symbol display control process (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol change processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for the special symbol change display to the special symbol display control data setting. A process for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates the special symbol display control data for performing the variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 second, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one every 0.2 seconds. After that, a display control process (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting special symbol display control data. Variation display of special symbols on the special symbol displays 8a and 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4, that is, if the process shifts to the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol for stopping and displaying the special symbol stop symbol set in the special symbol normal process. A process of setting the display control data in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. After that, a display control process (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting special symbol display control data. Stop symbols of the special symbols are stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. After the process of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for displaying the stopped symbol is set, the setting data is not changed. Therefore, the latest special symbol display control data is used in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol is kept stopped until the next variable display is started. If the value of the special symbol process flag is either 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, if it is either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol variation process), the special symbol variation display is performed. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, in order to prevent a deviation from occurring between the fluctuation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the fluctuation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side, the fluctuation also occurs in the display result designation command transmission processing. The time timer may be configured to decrement by one.

  In this embodiment, the case where the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag has been described. However, in the special symbol process processing, the start flag is set at the start of the change of the special symbol. At the same time, an end flag may be set at the end of the change of the special symbol. Then, in the special symbol display control process (step S32), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. The special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stopped symbol may be set.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. When the power is turned on, effect control CPU 101 starts execution of the main process. In the main process, first, an initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 4 ms) of the effect control is performed (step S701). . Then, effect control CPU 101 shifts to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt processing. In the main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

  Next, effect control CPU 101 performs an effect control process (step S705). In the effect control process process, a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from among the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

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

  Next, a random number updating process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number is executed (step S707). After that, the procedure moves to step S702.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a ring buffer type command receiving buffer capable of storing six effect control commands having a 2-byte configuration is used. Therefore, the command receiving buffer is formed of a 12-byte area of the receiving command buffers 1 to 12. Then, 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. It is not always necessary to use the ring buffer format.

  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, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 13 and 14) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. The interrupt processing based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt processing executed every 4 ms.

  FIGS. 33 to 35 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the received command buffer. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 checks the contents of the command stored in the command receiving buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether a received command is stored in the command receiving buffer (step 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 they match is the case where the received command is not stored. If the received command is stored in the command receiving buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (step S612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step S613). The reason for adding +2 is that two bytes (one command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S614), effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 6 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S619), effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmation command reception flag (step S620).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (commands A001 to A002 (H)) (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S622). In this case, for example, if a big hit start 1 designation command is received, a big hit start 1 designation command reception flag is set, and if a big hit start 2 designation command is received, the big hit start 2 designation command reception flag is set. set.

  If the received effect control command is a small hit / suddenly variable big hit start designation command (command A003 (H)) (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / suddenly variable big hit start designation command reception flag. (Step S624).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (commands A301 to A302 (H)) (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S626). In this case, for example, if a big hit end 1 designation command is received, a big hit end 1 designation command reception flag is set, and if a big hit end 2 designation command is received, the big hit end 2 designation command reception flag is set. set.

  If the received effect control command is the small hit / suddenly variable big hit end designation command (command A303 (H)) (step S627), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / suddenly variable big hit end designation command reception flag. (Step S628).

  If the received effect control command is any of the symbol designating commands (step S651), the effect controlling CPU 101 temporarily stores the received symbol designating command in a symbol designating command storage area formed in the RAM (step S651). S652).

  If the received effect control command is any of the variable category commands (step S653), effect control CPU 101 temporarily stores the received variable category command in the variable category command storage area formed in the RAM (step S653). S654).

  If the received production control command is the first reserved storage number addition designation command (step S655), the production control CPU 101 determines the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area formed in the RAM. The value is incremented by 1 (step S656). The effect control CPU 101 also stores the symbol designation command temporarily stored in the symbol designation command, the variation category command temporarily stored in the variation category command storage area, and the received first reserved storage number addition designation command. Is stored in the first free storage area of the first start winning command storage area formed in the RAM (step S657).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved storage number addition designation command (step S658), the production control CPU 101 determines the second reserved storage number stored in the second reserved storage number storage area formed in the RAM. The value is incremented by 1 (step S659). The effect control CPU 101 also stores the symbol designation command temporarily stored in the symbol designation command, the variation category command temporarily stored in the variation category command storage area, and the received second reserved storage number addition designation command. Is stored in the first free storage area of the second start winning command storage area formed in the RAM (step S660).

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the start winning command storage area. 36A shows a specific example of the first start winning command storage area, and FIG. 36B shows a specific example of the second startup winning command storage area. As shown in FIG. 36A, in the first start winning command storage area, areas (storage areas 1 to 4) corresponding to the maximum value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number are secured. I have. Further, in the second start winning command storage area, areas (storage areas 1 to 4) corresponding to the maximum value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number are secured. In this embodiment, as shown in steps S1218A to S1220A of the first starting port switch passing process and steps S1218B to S1220B of the second starting port switch passing process in FIG. 20, the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting port. When there is a start winning in the winning opening 14, a symbol designation command, a fluctuation category command, and a reserved storage number addition designation command (first reserved storage number addition designated command or second reserved storage number) are included in one timer interrupt. (Addition designation command) are transmitted as a set. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 36, in each of the storage areas 1 to 4 of the first start winning command storage area and the second start winning command storage area, a symbol designating command, a variable category command, and a reserved storage number addition designation are provided. A storage area is secured so that commands can be stored in association with each other.

  In this embodiment, the command transmission is performed in the order of the symbol designating command, the fluctuation category command, and the number-of-holding-storage addition designating command within one timer interrupt. When a command and a fluctuation category command are received, they are temporarily stored in a symbol designation command storage area and a fluctuation category command storage area, respectively. When the command for adding the number of reserved storages is received, if the command for adding the number of reserved storages is received, it is known that the first reserved storage is incremented by one, and the command for adding the number of reserved storages is indicated. Is received, it is known that the second hold storage is incremented by one, so if the first hold storage number addition designation command is received, the temporarily stored symbol designation command and the variation category command are added together with the temporarily stored symbol designation command and the variation category command. The 1-hold-storage-number addition designation command is stored in the first-start-winning-time command storage area. If the second 1-hold-storage-number addition designation command is received, the temporarily stored symbol designation command and the variable category command are stored together with the 2nd hold storage. The number addition designation command is stored in the second start winning command storage area (in FIG. 36, the first start winning command is stored). An example is shown in which a command is stored in all of the storage areas 1 to 4 of the storage area and a command is stored only in the storage area 1 of the storage areas 1 to 4 of the second start winning command storage area. Have been).

  Note that each command stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 36 is sequentially executed in steps S664 and S668 to be described later at the timing of starting the fluctuation display of the effect symbol each time the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is started. Deleted. In this case, in this embodiment, since the change display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, first, the storage content of the storage area 1 of the second start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 36B is deleted. . Next, if the second hold storage does not newly occur, only the first hold storage is stored, so that at the next timing when the variation display of the effect symbol is started, the first display shown in FIG. The contents stored in the first storage area 1 in the first winning command storage area are deleted, and the contents of the first startup winning command storage area are shifted. For example, when the variation display of a new effect symbol is started in the storage state shown in FIG. 36 (A), each command stored in the storage area 1 is deleted and each command stored in the storage area 2 is deleted. The command is shifted to the storage area 1, each command stored in the storage area 3 is shifted to the storage area 2, and each command stored in the storage area 4 is shifted to the storage area 3.

  Further, in this embodiment, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation category command, and the retained storage number addition designation command, which are received when a start winning prize is generated, are also referred to as a start winning command. In addition, among these commands at the time of the start winning, a reserved storage number addition designation command which is a command for designating information that can recognize that the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number has increased is comprehensively expressed. In some cases, this is also referred to as pending storage information. In addition, a symbol designating command which is a command indicating whether a big hit or a small hit is determined in the winning effect process (see FIG. 22) at the time of the start winning, a big hit type determination result, and a fluctuation pattern type determination result. When the fluctuation category command is comprehensively expressed, it is also referred to as a prize winning determination result designation command or determination result information.

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved storage number subtraction designation command (step S661), the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area (step S661). Step S662). Next, the effect control CPU 101 deletes one first hold display in the first hold storage display section 9a, shifts the remaining first hold display after the deleted first hold storage one by one, and The first hold storage number display in the one hold storage display section 9a is updated (step S663). For example, when the first to third first hold displays of the first hold storage display section 9a are lit, and when the first hold storage number subtraction designation command is received, the first The first hold display is deleted, the first hold display displayed second is shifted to the first display area, and the first hold display displayed third is replaced with the second display area. Shift to

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a command at the time of a start winning stored in the first storage area of the first start winning time command storage area (a symbol designating command, a variable category command, and a first reserved memory number addition designating command). ) Is deleted and the contents of the first start winning command storage area are shifted (step S664).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved storage number subtraction designation command (step S665), the production control CPU 101 subtracts one from the value of the second reserved storage number stored in the second reserved storage number storage area (step S665). Step S666). Next, the effect control CPU 101 deletes one second hold display in the second hold storage display section 9b, shifts the remaining second hold display after the deleted second hold storage one by one, and The second hold storage number display in the second hold storage display section 9b is updated (step S667). For example, when the first to third second hold indications of the second hold storage display section 9b are illuminated, and when the second hold storage number subtraction designation command is received, the first The second hold display is erased, the second hold display displayed second is shifted to the first display area, and the second hold display displayed third is shifted to the second display area. Shift to

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes the command at the time of the start prize stored in the first storage area of the command storage area at the second start prize (a symbol designation command, a fluctuation category command, and a second reserved storage number addition designation command). ) Is deleted, and the contents of the second start winning command storage area are shifted (step S668).

  If the received effect control command is the normal state background designation command (step S669), the effect control CPU 101 sets the background screen on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, a background screen with a blue background color). ) (Step S670). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state (low probability / low base state), the background screen corresponding to the normal state is displayed, and the effect mode corresponding to the normal state (hereinafter, referred to as “mode”). It is controlled in a normal production mode). Next, if the effect control CPU 101 is set, it resets the probable change state flag indicating the probable change state and the time reduction state flag indicating the time reduction state (step S671).

  If the received effect control command is a time-saving state background designation command (step S672), the effect control CPU 101 sets the background screen on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the time-saving state (for example, a green oblique line is drawn). (Background screen) (step S673). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the time saving state (low probability / high base state), an effect mode corresponding to the time saving state (hereinafter, referred to as the background mode) is displayed by displaying the background screen corresponding to the time saving state. It is controlled in a time-saving production mode). Next, the output control CPU 101 sets a time-saving state flag (step S674).

  If the received effect control command is the probability change state background designation command (step S675), the effect control CPU 101 sets the background screen on the effect display device 9 according to the probability change state (for example, a red hatched line is drawn). (Background screen) (step S676). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the probable state (high probability / high base state), an effect mode corresponding to the probable state (hereinafter, referred to as a background mode) is displayed by displaying a background screen corresponding to the probable state. (Also referred to as a probable production mode). Next, effect control CPU 101 sets a probable change state flag (step S677).

  If the received effect control command is any other command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S678). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an effect control process process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, first, effect control CPU 101 executes a hold display control process for performing display control of the hold display (step S800A).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 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 the variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, the control relating to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also performed in the second control. The 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. The variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the second special symbol may be executed by different effect control process. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed based on which effect control process process has performed the effect symbol variation display.

  Variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis processing 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 (step S801).

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

  Processing during effect symbol fluctuation (step S802): The switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern is controlled, and the end of the fluctuation time is monitored. Then, when the fluctuation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (step S803).

  Effect symbol fluctuation stop processing (step S803): Control is performed to stop the fluctuation of the effect symbol and to derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

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

  Processing during round (step S805): Display control during a round is performed. Then, if the round end condition is satisfied and the final round is not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (step S806). If the last round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S807).

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

  Big hit end effect processing (step S807): The effect display device 9 performs display control for notifying the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the hold display control process (step S800A). In the hold display control process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a customer waiting demonstration is being displayed (step S6000). Note that whether or not the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed is determined, for example, by not displaying the variation of the effect symbol (for example, the value of the variation time timer set in the effect symbol variation start process is 0), and the first hold. By confirming that neither the storage nor the second reserved storage exists (for example, both the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number updated in steps S656, S659, S662, and S666 are 0) Can be determined. If the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed, the hold display control process is terminated. That is, even if a new start prize is generated during the customer waiting demonstration display, the variable display is started immediately and there is almost no time to display the hold display, so that the process of displaying the hold display after step S6001 is not performed. The processing is terminated as it is (without displaying the hold display).

  In addition, even if during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol, there is neither the first hold storage nor the second hold storage, and the remaining time of the running fluctuation display is extremely short and immediately before the end of the fluctuation display (for example, Even if it is within one second, even if a new start winning is generated, there is almost no time to display the hold display. Therefore, the process of displaying the hold display after step S6001 is not performed (holding). The processing may be ended as it is without displaying the display.

  Also, for example, instead of immediately starting the demonstration display for waiting for customers after stopping the fluctuation display of the effect symbol, the demonstration display for waiting for customers is displayed after a predetermined period (for example, one minute) has elapsed since the last fluctuation display. If it is configured to start, it is a period during which there is no on-hold storage and no variable display is performed during this predetermined period, so that it is determined to be Y in step S6000, and the process is terminated as it is. Is also good.

  If the determination of Y is made in step S6000 during the customer waiting demonstration display and the suspension display control processing is terminated, the reservation storage number addition designation command (first reservation storage number addition designation command, second reservation storage number addition designation command) Command), the hold display is not increased, so that the hold storage number subtraction designation command (the first hold storage number subtraction designation command, the second hold storage number subtraction designation command) is subsequently received. Then, control is performed so that the processing of steps S663 and S667 of the command analysis processing is not executed and the hold display is not deleted. In this case, for example, if it is determined as Y in steps S655 and S658 of the command analysis process and it is determined that a new command to add the number of reserved storage has been received, it is confirmed whether or not a customer waiting demonstration is being displayed. If the waiting demonstration is being displayed, a flag indicating that fact is set. After that, when the command for specifying the number of held storages is received (see Y in steps S661 and S665), if the flag is set, step S663 is performed. , S667 may not be performed. Also, in this case, instead of skipping only the process of increasing / decreasing the suspended display, the processes of steps S656, S659, S662, and S666 are also skipped, and the process of increasing / decreasing the first suspended storage number or the second suspended storage number itself is performed. May not be performed.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the example shown in this embodiment, and the processing in step S6000 is omitted. Even during the customer waiting demonstration display, the processing in step S6001 and subsequent steps is executed, and when a new start winning is generated. A hold display may be displayed. In this case, if the customer waiting demonstration is being executed, the customer waiting demonstration is ended, and a new hold display is temporarily displayed by the processing after step S6001.

  If the customer waiting demonstration display is not being displayed, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a new start winning has occurred and a new start winning command has been received (step S6001). That is, it is determined whether or not a new start winning has occurred. Specifically, if a new first hold storage addition designation command or a second hold storage addition designation command is stored in the first start winning command storage area or the second start winning command storage area shown in FIG. , It can be determined that a new start winning has occurred.

  If a command for a new start winning has been received (Y in step S6001), the effect control CPU 101 displays a hold display corresponding to the variable display based on the new starting winning (step S6002). In step S6002, if the first hold storage addition designation command has been received, a new first hold display is displayed, and if the second hold storage addition designation command has been received, a new A second hold display is displayed.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the fluctuation pattern command reception flag has been set, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801) (step S813). Note that, as described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is also transmitted at the time of restoration from power failure (see step S44). However, as shown in FIG. , Based on the reception of the fluctuation pattern command, shifts to the effect symbol fluctuation start process and starts the fluctuation display of the effect symbol, so the fluctuation of the effect symbol only by receiving the display result designation command without receiving the fluctuation pattern command Display does not start.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). Symbols (step S8002). That is, when the processing of step S8002 is executed by the effect control CPU 101, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the stop of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining the symbol is realized. If the pseudo-run is specified by the fluctuation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines in step S8002 that the temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-run is a chance pattern (for example, “223” or “445”). , A combination of a big hit symbol and a symbol that is not one of the reach but is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8002, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not a big hit is based on the received variation pattern command, and determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based on only the variation pattern command. .

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 41, when the received display result designation command indicates “normal jackpot” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. As a symbol, a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are aligned with the same even number symbol is determined. Further, when the received display result designation command indicates “probable change big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 sets three symbols as stop symbols. The combination of the effect symbols arranged with the same odd number symbols is determined.

  Further, when the received display result specifying command indicates “suddenly changing large hit” or “small hit” (when the received display result specifying command is the display result 4 specifying command or the display result 5 specifying command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as the stop symbol. Then, in the case of "missing" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols having two left and right symbols is determined. 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 symbol for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of the effect symbols and a numerical value are associated with each other, to determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the effect symbols corresponding to the numerical values corresponding to the extracted random numbers.

  In addition, also with respect to the effect symbol, a stop symbol that reminds of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, right, and all are all the same symbol) is referred to as a big hit symbol. Further, in this embodiment, when a probability-change big hit occurs, since the left and right are stopped and displayed in a state where the odd-numbered symbols are aligned, it is recalled that the odd-number design becomes a probability-change big hit. A design that reminds us of such a probable big hit is called a probable design. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when a normal big hit occurs, the left and right are stopped and displayed in a state where the even-numbered symbols are aligned with each other, so that it is recalled that the even-numbered symbols do not become the probable big hit (the normal big hit). . A design that reminds you that it will not be a probability-change jackpot is called a non-probability design. In addition, a stop symbol that reminds the user of a loss is referred to as a “off symbol”.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 determines the final display mode of the meter display displayed in meter display area 90 and the final display mode of the active display displayed in active display area 9F (step S8003). The final display mode indicates what display mode is finally displayed after a predetermined change or without a change.

  In step S8003, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process using the meter display final display mode determination table based on the fluctuation pattern, and determines the final display mode of the meter display.

  FIG. 42A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a meter display final display mode determination table. In the final display mode determination table, the determination items (“no change”, “first stage”, “second stage”, “third stage”, “fourth stage”, and “fifth stage”) are determined for each variation pattern. In the example shown in FIG. 42 (A) in which the determination values are assigned to ()), for the sake of simplicity, the ratio of the allocated determination values is shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the final display mode of the meter display, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 42A, the numerical value corresponding to the determined item for each variation pattern indicates the ratio (%) at which each determined item is selected.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the meter display final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 42A, a special display mode determination table shown in FIG. 42C and a meter display change effect mode determination mode shown in FIG. In the table, the meter display change effect timing determination table shown in FIG. 44, and the like, judgment values are actually assigned, but the ratios of the assigned judgment values are shown for simplification of the description. Also, in steps S8006a, S8007, and the like, which will be described later, using these tables, similarly to step S8003, the effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining a display change timing, and determines that the random number matches the extracted random number. Determine what the value is assigned to.

  As shown in FIG. 42 (A), in this embodiment, the meter display can be displayed in the first to fifth display modes in addition to the normal mode in which no meter value is displayed. . For example, when the final display mode of the meter display is determined to be “no change”, the meter value of the meter display does not change. Further, when the final display mode of the meter display is determined to be any of the “first stage” to “fifth stage”, the meter display is finally changed to the display mode of the first stage to the fifth stage and displayed. I do. In this example, the meter display is constituted by five scales displayed in the meter display area 9F shown in FIG. Then, the meter display has a mode in which the color of one of the five scales has changed in the display mode of the first stage, and has the mode in which the color of the two scales has changed in the display mode of the second stage, In the display mode of the third stage, the color of three scales out of five is changed. In the display mode of the fourth stage, the color of four scales out of five is changed. In this case, the colors of all five scales are changed. In this embodiment, the display mode of the meter display changes by executing the meter display change effect.

  The characteristic of the meter display final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 42 (A) is that the variation pattern including super reach is larger than the variation pattern not including super reach, and the display result is larger than the loss. Is that the determination value is set so that the ratio determined other than “no change” becomes higher. Furthermore, the “second stage” is more than “first stage”, the “third stage” is more than “second stage”, the “fourth stage” is more than “third stage”, and the “fourth stage” is more than “fourth stage”. That is, the determination value is set so that the ratio determined in “5 steps” becomes higher. With such a feature, the display mode of the meter display changes (that is, the meter display change) than when the display mode of the meter display does not change (that is, the meter display change effect is not executed). (When an effect is performed), the final display mode of the meter display is “second stage” rather than “first stage”, and “third stage” and “third stage” than “second stage”. "4th stage" and "5th stage" more than "4th stage" can increase the ratio of advantageous variation patterns (for example, develop into super reach). In addition, it is possible to increase the rate at which the display result is a big hit. That is, the degree of expectation can be made different depending on the final display mode. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the display mode of the meter display changes (that is, the execution of the meter display change effect), and the final display is performed in any of the display modes. Can be noticed.

  In this embodiment, the display mode of the active display is configured to change according to the change of the meter display. Therefore, by determining the final display mode of the meter display in step S8003, the final display mode of the active display is also determined. Hereinafter, the effect of changing the display mode of the active display according to the change of the meter display is also referred to as an active display change effect.

  FIG. 42B is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the meter display / active display correspondence table. As shown in FIG. 42 (B), in this embodiment, the display mode of the active display is changed from the normal mode (white in this example) to “first mode (blue)”, “second mode (green)”, and The display can be changed to the “third mode (red)”. Then, as shown in FIG. 42B, when the final display mode of the meter display is determined to be “first stage” or “second stage”, the final display mode of the active display is “first mode ( Blue), and the final display mode of the meter display is determined to be “third stage” or “fourth stage”, and the final display mode of the active display is determined to be “second mode (green)”. When the final display mode of the meter display is determined to be “fifth stage”, the final display mode of the active display is determined to be “third mode (red)”. When the final display mode of the meter display is determined to be “no change”, the final display mode of the active display is determined to be the normal mode (white).

  As shown in FIG. 42B, in this embodiment, when the display mode of the meter display changes to the first stage or the second stage, the display mode of the active display changes to the first mode (blue). A change effect is performed. Further, when the display mode of the meter display changes to the third or fourth stage, an active display change effect in which the display mode of the active display changes to the second mode (green) is performed. Further, when the display mode of the meter display changes to the fifth stage, an active display change effect in which the display mode of the active display changes to the third mode (red) is performed. When the display mode of the meter display does not change, the display mode of the active display does not change in the normal mode (white).

  If it is determined in step S8003 that the final display mode of the meter display is “no change” (N in step S8004), that is, if the meter display change effect (and the active display change effect) is not to be executed, the process proceeds to step S8008. I do. On the other hand, when the final display mode of the meter display is determined to be other than “no change” (Y in step S8004), that is, when executing the meter display change effect (and the active display change effect), the effect control CPU 101 Then, it is determined whether or not the final display mode of the meter display is “fifth stage” (step S8005). Then, when the final display mode of the meter display is the “fifth stage” (Y in step S8005), the effect control CPU 101 determines the display mode of the special display (step S8006a). On the other hand, when the final display mode of the meter display is not the “fifth stage” (Y in step S8005), the process proceeds to step S8007.

  In this embodiment, the display mode of the active display is configured to change according to the change of the meter display. Further, when the meter display changes to the display mode of the fifth stage, the meter display and the active display are switched. The special display is changed so as to be displayed. For example, in the effect display device 9, a special display (a special display 202 indicating a character “V” in the example of FIG. 49 (F)) is displayed at a position where the active display area 9F and the meter display area 90 were displayed. You. With this configuration, it is possible to easily recognize that the meter display has changed to the fifth stage (that is, the highest stage). In order to easily recognize that the meter display has changed to the fifth stage and that the display mode of the active display has changed to the third mode (red), the meter display is changed for a predetermined period by the display mode of the fifth step. In addition to the display, the active display is preferably displayed for a predetermined period in the third mode (red), and thereafter, the meter display and the active display are changed to the special display and displayed.

  In step S8006a, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process using the special display mode determination table based on the fluctuation pattern, and determines the display mode of the special display. When the display is changed to the special display, that is, when it is determined to be a decision item other than “no change to the special display” in step S8006a (Y in step S8006b), the effect control CPU 101 switches to the special display. Is set (step S8006c).

  FIG. 42C is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of a special display mode determination table. As shown in FIG. 42 (C), in this embodiment, the special display includes a first special display mode ("heat"), a second special display mode ("hot heat"), and a third special display mode (" V "). As shown in FIG. 42 (C), when the display mode of the special display is determined to be the first special display mode (“heat”), the special display showing the character “heat” is displayed and the second special display mode is displayed. When the display mode (“super heat”) is determined, a special display showing the character “super heat” is displayed, and when the third special display mode (“V”) is selected, “V” is displayed. Is displayed.

  What is characteristic in the special display mode determination table shown in FIG. 42 (C) is that, when the display result is a big hit rather than a loss, the “second special display mode”, the “second special display mode” The determination value is set so that the ratio determined as “third special display mode” is higher than “2 special display mode”. With such features, the display mode of the special display is “the second special display mode” rather than the “first special display mode”, and the “third special display mode” is more than the “second special display mode”. Can increase the rate of the jackpot. That is, the big hit expectation can be made different depending on the display mode of the special display. Therefore, it can be noticed in which display mode the special display is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 42 (C), the “third special display mode” is configured to be determined only when the display result is a big hit. That is, when the special display of the third special display mode is displayed, the big hit is determined. With this configuration, it is possible to further focus on which display mode displays the special display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 42 (C), in this embodiment, the display mode of the special display may be determined to be “no change to special display”. It is configured such that the display from the meter display and the active display of the third aspect to the special display are not changed. In addition, it is configured such that a big hit expectation degree is higher when it is determined other than “no change to special display” than when it is determined to “no change to special display”. With this configuration, when the meter display of the fifth stage and the active display of the third mode are displayed, attention can be paid to the fact that the display is further changed to the special display, and an expectation can be given. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this example, and for example, when the meter display changes to the fifth stage (the highest stage), the display may always change to the special display.

  In this embodiment, the final display mode of the meter display is determined to be “fifth stage” only when the variation pattern includes super reach (see FIG. 42A). ), The special display mode determination table shown in FIG. 42 (C) is configured to correspond only to the fluctuation pattern including the super reach, but the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the fluctuation pattern does not include the super reach, The final display mode of the meter display may be determined to be “fifth stage”, and the special display may be displayed in any of the display modes.

  Further, the determination ratio is not limited to a configuration example such as the meter display final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 42A or the special display mode determination table shown in FIG. You may do so.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 determines an effect mode and an execution timing of the meter display change effect (step S8007).

  In step S8007, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process using the meter display change effect mode determination table based on the display result, and determines the effect mode of the meter display change effect. Further, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process using the meter display change effect timing determination table based on the display result, and determines the execution timing of the meter display change effect.

  FIGS. 43A to 43E are explanatory diagrams showing examples of the configuration of a meter display change effect mode determination table. In this embodiment, one of the meter display change effect mode determination tables shown in FIGS. 43A to 43E is selected according to the final display mode of the meter display determined in step S8003.

  As shown in FIGS. 43 (A) to 43 (E), in this embodiment, the meter display change effect is performed in a first effect mode (character A appearance), a second effect mode (character B appearance), and a third effect mode. (Appearance of character C). When the effect mode of the meter display change effect is determined to be the first effect mode, the character A appears during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol, and an effect of changing the meter display to the final display mode is executed, and the second effect is performed. If it is determined in the mode, the character B appears during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol, an effect of changing the meter display to the final display mode is executed, and if it is determined in the third effect mode, the effect symbol is displayed. The character C appears during the variable display, and an effect of changing the meter display to the final display mode is executed.

  The characteristic of the meter display change effect mode determination tables shown in FIGS. 43 (A) to 43 (E) is that when the display result is a big hit rather than a loss, the “second effect mode” is higher than the “first effect mode”. ", The determination value is set so that the ratio determined as" third effect mode "is higher than" second effect mode ". By having such a feature, the effect mode of the meter display change effect is a “second effect mode” rather than the “first effect mode”, and a “third effect mode” than the “second effect mode”. This makes it possible to increase the rate at which the display result is a big hit. That is, the degree of expectation can be made different depending on the effect mode of the meter display change effect. Therefore, it can be noticed in which effect mode the meter display change effect is executed.

  Also, what is characteristic of the meter display change effect mode determination tables shown in FIGS. 43A to 43E is that the final display mode of the meter display is “second stage” or “second stage” rather than “first stage”. The stage of the “third stage” rather than the “stage”, the “fifth stage” rather than the “third stage”, and the “fifth stage” rather than the “fourth stage” indicate that the effect of the meter display change effect is “the fourth stage”. The determination value is set so that the ratio determined as the “second production mode” is higher than the “first production mode” and the “third production mode” is higher than the “second production mode”. In other words, the effect mode of the meter display change effect is “second effect mode” rather than “first effect mode”, and “third effect mode” is higher than “second effect mode”. It is configured such that the degree of expectation of the display mode is increased (the stage of change is increased). With this configuration, it is possible to make the user pay attention to which effect mode causes the meter display change effect to be executed.

  In this embodiment, the meter display changes whenever the meter display change effect is executed. However, the meter display may not change even when the meter display change effect is executed. . In this case, for example, an effect is produced in which a character appears but the character leaves without changing the meter display. In this case, the rate at which the meter display changes may be different depending on the effect mode. For example, in the case of the first effect mode, the meter display may change at a rate of 30%, and in the case of the third effect mode, the meter display may change at a rate of 70%.

  FIGS. 44A to 44E are explanatory diagrams illustrating a configuration example of a meter display change effect timing determination table. In this embodiment, one of the meter display change effect timing determination tables shown in FIGS. 44A to 44E is selected according to the final display mode of the meter display determined in step S8003.

  As shown in FIGS. 44 (A) to (E), in this embodiment, the meter display change effect is performed at the first timing (immediately after the start of the fluctuation), the second timing (before the reach is established), and the third timing (the reach is established). Later). The present invention is not limited to the timing shown in this embodiment, and may be executed at an arbitrary timing such as every pseudo-run variation. Further, the present invention may be executed not only during the fluctuation display but also during the big hit game. In this case, the display mode of the meter display and the active display may indicate that the round is to be extended to the jackpot game or that the game state is controlled to an advantageous game state (for example, a time saving state or a probable change state) after the jackpot game. Good.

  The characteristic of the meter display change effect timing determination tables shown in FIGS. 44 (A) to (E) is that, when the display result is a big hit rather than a loss, the “second timing” is more effective than the “first timing”. The determination value is set so that the ratio determined as “third timing” is higher than “second timing”. With such a feature, the display timing is higher when the execution timing of the meter display change effect is “second timing” than “first timing” and “third timing” than “second timing”. The rate at which the result is a big hit can be increased. In other words, the big hit expectation can be made different depending on the execution timing of the meter display change effect. Therefore, it can be noticed at which timing the meter display change effect is executed.

  Also, what is characteristic of the meter display change effect timing determination tables shown in FIGS. 44A to 44E is that the final display mode of the meter display is “second stage” or “second stage” rather than “first stage”. The execution timing of the meter display change effect is “third stage”, “fifth stage” rather than “third stage”, and “fifth stage” than “fourth stage”. The determination value is set so that the ratio determined as “second timing” is higher than “1 timing” and “third timing” is higher than “second timing”. That is, when the execution timing of the meter display change effect is “second timing” than “first timing” and “third timing” than “second timing”, the expected display form of the meter display after the change is higher. It is configured so that the degree becomes higher (the stage of change becomes larger). With this configuration, attention can be paid to which execution timing the meter display change effect is executed. Note that, in a case where the meter display does not change even when the meter display change effect is executed, the rate at which the meter display changes may be different depending on the execution timing. For example, at the first timing, the meter display may change at a rate of 30%, and at the third timing, the meter display may change at a rate of 70%.

  In this embodiment, each of the meter display change effect mode determination tables shown in FIG. 43 and the meter display change effect timing determination tables shown in FIG. 44 are all determined items according to the display result (missing or big hit). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured to be determined according to a variation pattern or a big hit type.

  Also, in this embodiment, the meter display change effect can be executed once during the effect symbol change display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. With this configuration, for example, immediately after the start of the change of the effect symbol (first timing), the first meter display change effect is executed, the meter display changes to the first stage, and the active display change effect is performed. After the execution, the active display changes to the first mode, and before the reach is established (second timing), the second meter display change effect is executed, the meter display changes to the second stage, and after the reach is established (third timing). At (timing), control is performed such that the third meter display change effect is executed and the meter display changes to the third stage, and the active display change effect is executed and the active display changes to the second mode.

  When the meter display change effect can be executed a plurality of times, the effect mode may be different for each execution timing. For example, immediately after the start of the change of the effect symbol (first timing), the first meter display change effect is executed in the first effect mode, and after the reach is established (third timing), the second meter display change effect is executed in the first time. It may be configured to be executed in two effect modes.

  When the effect form and execution timing of the meter display change effect are determined in step S8007, effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern and the contents of the meter display change effect (step S8009). If it is determined in step S8004 that there is no change in the meter display, effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern (step S8008). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in step S8008 or S8009 is started (step S8010).

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 in accordance with the process data set in the process table. The process table is configured by data in which a plurality of combinations of a process timer set value, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data describes data indicating the mode of each change constituting the change mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol. Specifically, data relating to a change in the display screen (including the active display) of the effect display device 9 is described. In the process timer set value, a variation time in the variation mode is set. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and performs control for displaying the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 45 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Further, a process table is prepared according to each variation pattern. If it is determined that an effect such as a meter display change effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the effect to be executed. For example, even if the variation patterns are the same, the control contents of the effect device are different between when the meter display change effect is executed and when it is not executed, and therefore, the corresponding process tables are selected. Further, in this embodiment, a different process table is selected according to the effect form and execution timing of the meter display change effect.

  In addition, in the process table used when performing the effect control for the fluctuation pattern accompanying the reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. Instead of setting the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbol is synthesized and generated in accordance with the determined symbol to be stopped, the temporary symbol in the pseudo-run or the slide effect. You may.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 generates the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component and the effect component as the effect component) in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, ramp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). The control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect component is executed (step S8007). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation 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 control the turning on / off 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 speaker 27.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control such that the effect pattern is variably displayed according to the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. May be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S8008).

  Next, effect control CPU 101 displays an active display in active display area 9F (step S8009a). In this embodiment, the active display is displayed in the same manner as the first hold display or the second hold display. In addition, it is configured such that an effect of changing the display mode of the hold display can be executed, and when the hold display corresponding to the starting variable display is displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode, the active display is performed according to the display mode. Is displayed. Specifically, when the suspended display corresponding to the variable display to be started is displayed in the first mode (blue circular display), the active display is displayed in the first mode (blue circular display). .

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8010).

  In addition, the present invention is not limited to the example shown in this embodiment, and as the effect during the change, for example, a step-up notice effect, a mini-character notice effect, a movable object notice effect, an effect blade effect object notice effect, a blackout effect, and the like are executed. It is also possible to determine whether or not to perform the announcement effect based on the determination result.

  FIG. 46 is a flow chart showing the effect symbol change process (step S802) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation process, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step S8101) and decrements the value of the fluctuation time timer by 1 (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). In addition, the control state of the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data which are set next (step S8105).

  Next, effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the timing is immediately before the start of the meter display change effect (step S8106). Whether or not the timing is immediately before the start of the meter display change effect can be confirmed by the content of the process data. It is desirable that the timing immediately before the meter display change effect is started is such that a period during which a notification effect described later is executed before the meter display change effect is started is secured.

  The display control for causing the character to appear in the display area of the effect display device 9 and changing the display mode of the meter display by the meter display change effect is realized by executing the process of step S8105.

  If the timing is immediately before the meter display change effect is started, the effect control CPU 101 executes a notification effect to notify that the meter display change effect is started (step S8107). In this embodiment, an effect of blinking the meter display area 90 is executed as a notification effect (see FIG. 48B). It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the example of this embodiment, and it may be determined by lottery whether or not to execute a notification effect, and a case where the notification effect is performed and a case where the notification effect is not performed may be provided. In addition, depending on whether the notification effect is executed or not and the meter display change effect is executed, the advantage (for example, the rate at which the meter display change effect is executed in an effect mode with a high degree of expectation, the degree of expectation, etc.) (The rate of change to a high display mode and the rate of big hits) may be different.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the display mode of the active display corresponds to the display mode of the meter display (step S8108). If not, the display mode of the active display is changed to the display mode of the meter display. The display mode is changed to the display mode corresponding to the mode (step S8109). That is, when the process of step S8105 is executed, a meter display change effect is performed, the display mode of the meter display changes, and when the display mode of the active display no longer corresponds, the process proceeds to FIG. An active display change effect of changing the display mode of the active display is executed based on the content of the meter display / active display correspondence table shown. For example, when the display mode of the meter display is “third stage” and the display mode of the active display is the normal mode (white), the active display that changes the display mode of the active display to the second mode (green) Execute the change effect.

  In order to make it easy to understand that the display mode of the active display changes according to the change of the display mode of the meter display, the change of the display mode of the meter display and the change of the display mode of the active display are performed simultaneously. Instead, the display mode of the active display may be changed when a predetermined period elapses after the display mode of the meter display changes.

  Next, if the display mode of the meter display is at the fifth stage (Y in step S8110a) and the special display flag is set (step S8110b), the effect control CPU 101 sets the meter display and the active display in a special manner. Control for changing the display to display is performed (step S8111). That is, by executing the process of step S8105, a meter display change effect is performed, and the display mode of the meter display changes to the fifth stage. By executing the process of step S8109, the display mode of the active display is changed. If the display is changed to the third mode and it is determined that the display is changed to the special display, the meter display and the active display are deleted, and control for displaying the special display is performed. In step S8111, the special display is displayed in any one of the first special display mode to the third special display mode determined in step S8006a of the effect symbol change start process.

  The display mode of the meter display changes to the fifth stage, and the display mode of the active display changes to the third mode. The special display may be displayed after a predetermined period has elapsed after the display mode of the display has changed. With such a configuration, it is possible to provide a period in which a sense of expectation can be provided by paying attention to whether or not a special display is performed.

  In this embodiment, when the special display is displayed, the meter display and the active display are changed to the special display by performing control to delete the meter display and the active display. When displaying the display, control may be performed to delete either the meter display or the active display, so that either the meter display or the active display is changed to a special display. Further, the special display may be additionally displayed without erasing the meter display and the active display.

  If the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step S8112), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) (step S8113).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S8108 to S8109, the display mode of the active display is changed according to the change of the meter display. Therefore, it is suggested that the display mode of the active display is changed by the meter display change effect, so that the change of the display mode of the active display can be prevented from being monotonous, and the interest can be improved. it can.

  Further, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S8106 to S8107, a notification effect is executed immediately before the meter display change effect is started. Therefore, attention can be paid to a change in the meter display.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the effect design change stop process (step S803) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol change stop process, first, effect control CPU 101 erases the active display in active display area 9F (step S8300). Next, effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag has been set, the flow shifts to step S8305. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, when executing the fanfare effect, the stop symbol display flag is reset. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect has not been executed yet, so that the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. The process moves to step S8305 without any processing.

  If the stop symbol display flag has not been set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the confirmation command reception flag has been set (step S8301a). If the flag has not been set, the process ends. If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the confirmed command reception flag (step S8301b), and performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (losing symbol, big hit symbol). Performed (step S8302). If neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, if a lost symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8311.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (step S8304) and receives the big hit start designation command. It is checked whether the big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that the command has been set or the small hit / sudden change probability big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that the small hit / suddenly changing big hit start designation command has been received is set (step S8305). . If the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / suddenly changing big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306) and responds to the fanfare effect. A process table is selected (step S8307). The effect control CPU 101 resets the flag that has been set when the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / suddenly variable big hit start designation command reception flag is set.

  Then, effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value to the process timer (step S8308), and the contents of process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number, sound number) According to the data 1 and the movable member control data 1), an effect device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, various lamps as effect components, a speaker 27 as an effect component, and a movable member 78 as an effect component). The control of the wing actors 79a, 79b) is executed (step S8309). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S8310).

  When it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit is performed (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8311). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets a first symbol variation designation command reception flag and a second symbol variation designation command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process process and the fourth symbol process process (for example, as shown in step S811 in FIG. As soon as the command reception flag is confirmed, the variation pattern command reception flag may be reset.) However, for example, the symbol change designation command is referred to in both the effect control process process and the fourth symbol process process, so as shown in the present embodiment, at the end of the change, the effect symbol change stop process, etc. It is desirable to reset in the big hit or in the big hit end effect processing when the big hit ends. Then, effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8312).

  Next, specific examples of the meter display change effect and the active display change effect will be described with reference to FIGS. In the example of FIG. 48, the meter display change effect is executed in the first effect mode, the meter display changes from the normal mode to the first stage display mode, and the active display changes to the first mode in accordance with the change in the meter display. A changing active display change effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 48A, in the effect display device 9, when the effect symbol change display is started, the active display is displayed in the active display area 9F. In the example of FIG. 48A, the active display is displayed in the normal mode (white).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 48 (B), immediately before the start of the meter display change effect, an information effect in which the meter display 90 blinks is executed. Then, when the meter display change effect of the first effect mode is started, the character A201a appears (FIG. 48 (C)), and the meter display mode is changed to the first mode in which the color of one of the five scales changes. The display mode changes to a stage display mode (FIG. 48D). Thereafter, in response to the change in the meter display, the display mode of the active display is changed to the first mode (in the example of FIG. 48 (E), the color is indicated by characters) and displayed (FIG. 48 (E)). E)).

  In the example of FIG. 49, the meter display change effect is executed in the third effect mode, the meter display changes from the normal mode to the fifth stage display mode, and the active display changes to the third mode according to the change in the meter display. Then, the meter display and the active display change to the special display of the third special display mode.

  As shown in FIG. 49A, in the effect display device 9, when the effect symbol change display is started, the active display is displayed in the active display area 9F. In the example of FIG. 49A, the active display is displayed in the normal mode (white).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 49 (B), immediately before the start of the meter display change effect, an information effect in which the meter display 90 blinks is executed. Then, when the meter display change effect of the third effect mode is started, a character C201c appears (FIG. 49 (C)), and the display mode of the meter display is changed to the fifth mode in which the colors of all the scales among the five are changed. The display mode changes to a stage display mode (FIG. 49D). Further, in response to the change of the meter display, the display mode of the active display is changed to the third mode (in the example of FIG. 49 (E), the color is indicated by characters) and displayed (FIG. 49 (E)). E)).

  Then, the meter display and the active display are changed to the special display of the third special display mode (the special display 202 indicating the character “V”) and displayed (FIG. 49 (F)). Thereafter, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed (FIG. 49 (G)).

  In this embodiment, the display mode of the active display is configured to change according to the change of the meter display. For example, the display mode of one of the hold displays changes according to the change of the meter display. May be configured. In this case, it is realized by executing a look-ahead effect for changing the display mode of the hold display and a meter display change effect based on a command at the time of the start winning. Specifically, the final display mode of the meter display and the final display mode of the hold display are determined based on the command at the time of the start winning, and an effect is executed based on the determination result. Further, in the case of a configuration in which the display mode of any of the hold displays changes in accordance with the meter display, the meter display change effect is displayed in a period from the time when the hold display is displayed to the time when the corresponding variable display starts. May be executable.

  Also, for example, the display mode of the hold display can be changed by a pre-reading effect, and when the hold display corresponding to the starting variable display is displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode, the display mode is activated by the display mode. A display may be displayed. Specifically, when the suspended display corresponding to the variable display to be started is displayed in the first mode (blue circular display), the active display is displayed in the first mode (blue circular display). . Further, in this case, the display mode of the hold display changes according to the change of the meter display, and the active display taking over the display mode of the hold display may change according to the further change of the meter display. Good. In this case, the final display mode of the meter display and the final display mode of the active display may be determined based on the command at the time of the start winning, or may be determined in the effect symbol variation start processing. Is also good. In this case, the meter display change effect may be executable in a period from the time when the hold display is displayed to the time when the corresponding variable display ends.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the specific display means (for example, the active display area 9F or the first hold storage) capable of displaying the specific display (for example, the active display or the hold display) corresponding to the variable display. Display section 9a, second hold storage display section 9b), and state change display means (for example, meter display area 90) capable of displaying a state change display (for example, meter display) that can be changed stepwise. The display means is capable of displaying the specific display in a plurality of types of display modes (for example, first to third modes) having different degrees of expectation. The display is changed to one of the display modes and the specific display is displayed (see the meter display / active display correspondence table shown in FIG. 42B). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the change of the display mode of the specific display from becoming monotonous, and to improve the interest.

  In this embodiment, the meter display 90 has been described as an example of the state change display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the state change display may be realized by an image imitating a measuring instrument such as a tachometer. Further, the state change display may be realized by an arbitrary image such as a character, a clock, a graph, a numerical display, or the like, as long as the image can be changed stepwise, without being limited to the image imitating the measuring instrument.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the display stage of the state change display changes, a notification effect executing means for executing the notification effect is provided. Therefore, attention can be paid to the state change display.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even when the specific display is displayed in the same display mode, the degree of expectation is configured to be different according to the display stage of the state change display (for example, FIG. 42). (As shown in (A) and (B), even if the display mode of the active display is the same first mode, the degree of expectation is higher when the meter display is in the second stage than in the first stage.) . Therefore, in addition to the display mode of the specific display, attention can be paid to the display stage of the state change display. Further, if the display stage of the state change display can be changed a plurality of times, even if the display mode of the specific display is changed, it is expected that the display stage of the state change display changes. Can be.

  In this embodiment, a special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect (for example, meter display change effect) for changing the display stage of the state change display is provided, and the special effect execution means includes a plurality of types of effect modes ( For example, a special effect can be executed in any one of the first effect mode to the third effect mode, and a state change display is displayed according to which effect mode the special effect is executed. It is configured such that the rate of change of the steps is different (see the meter display change effect mode determination tables shown in FIGS. 43 (A) to 43 (E)). For this reason, it is possible to focus on the effect mode of the special effect, and it is possible to improve interest.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the state change display changes to a specific stage (for example, a fifth stage), the state change display means changes the state change display to a specific mode (for example, a special display) and displays it. Is configured. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that the state change display has changed to a specific stage.

  Further, in this embodiment, the state change display means can display the state change display in a plurality of types of specific modes (for example, the special display of the first to third special display modes). It is configured to include a specific mode (e.g., a special display in a third special display mode) that notifies that the control has been set to the advantageous state. Therefore, in addition to the state change display changing to the specific mode, attention can be paid to which of the plurality of types of the specific mode changes, and the interest can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the active display is displayed in the same manner as the first hold display or the second hold display. However, the active display is displayed in a manner common to the first hold display or the second hold display. It may be displayed. For example, the active display is displayed in a mode in which the shape or a part of the pattern is the same as the first hold display or the second hold display and the color or size is different, or the shape or the color is different from the first hold display or the second hold display. Similarly, the active display may be displayed in a different operation.

Embodiment 2 FIG.
Hereinafter, a second embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, a detailed description of portions having the same configuration and processing as in the first embodiment is omitted, and portions different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  In the second embodiment, a battle effect is executed as a super-reach effect, and a battle command effect is executed in one of a plurality of modes at the start of the super-reach effect, thereby suggesting a jackpot expectation degree or a probability change expectation degree. It is configured as follows. Also, the battle command display (for example, a character “Win the battle!” Is displayed) displayed as a battle command effect is associated with the active display.

  For example, in the effect design fluctuation start process, when the fluctuation pattern includes super reach, depending on the display result (losing or big hit) and the display mode of the active display at the start of the super reach effect, the battle command display is displayed. It may be determined whether or not to display according to the above-mentioned mode.

  FIG. 50 shows a configuration example of a display color determination table at the time of a battle command. In the example shown in FIG. 50, the determination ratio of the battle command display color is different depending on the display result and the display mode of the active display. Note that the display mode of the active display is a display mode when a reach effect in super reach is started. In this embodiment, the active display change effect is executed after the effect symbol change display is started, so that the display mode of the active display can be changed. Therefore, during execution of the reach effect in super reach, the active display change effect is not executed, and the display mode of the active display is set to be unchangeable, and based on the timing at which the reach effect in super reach is started. By determining the battle command display color at a different ratio according to the display mode of the active display, the player can easily recognize the relationship between the active display and the battle command display color.

  In the example shown in FIG. 50, when the display result is “outside”, regardless of the display mode of the active display, the display color at the time of the battle command has the highest determination ratio of “blue”, and “green”, “green” The determination ratio decreases in the order of “red”. On the other hand, when the display result is “big hit”, the determination ratio of the display color at the time of the battle command is “red” regardless of the display mode of the active display, and “green” and “blue” are determined. The determination ratio decreases in order. Therefore, when the display color at the time of the battle command is “red”, the possibility that the display result is “big hit” is higher than when the display color is other than “red” such as “green” or “blue”. As described above, the battle command is a suggestive effect that suggests that the display result is a "big hit" at different rates depending on the display color.

  Also, in the example shown in FIG. 50, even when the same display result is obtained, the rate at which “red” is selected (determined) as the display color at the time of the battle command may differ depending on the display mode of the active display. is there. For example, among the cases where the display result is "out", when the display mode of the active display is "red", the ratio of determining the display color at the time of the battle command to "red" is 1%. On the other hand, when the display mode of the active display is the display mode of “blue” or “green” among the cases where the display result is “out”, the display color at the time of the battle command is determined to be “red”. The ratio is 10%. Therefore, among the cases where the display result is "out", when the display mode of the active display is "red", the display mode of the active display is "blue" or "green". Thus, the ratio of selecting “red” as the display color at the time of the battle command is reduced.

  On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 50, when the display mode of the active display is “red” among the display results of “big hit”, the display mode of the active display is “blue” or “green”. As compared with the display mode, the ratio of selecting “red” as the display color at the time of the battle command becomes higher.

  In this embodiment, the display mode with the highest expectation in the active display is the third mode “red”. In addition, the effect mode with the highest expectation in the battle command effect, which is a suggestive effect, is a case where the display color is “red”. Then, the selection ratio of the production mode of the battle command is set to be different depending on whether or not the active display is the third mode “red” during execution of the reach production in super reach. If the display mode of the active display is the third mode "red", the rate at which the battle command display color is determined to be "red" as the battle command effect mode when the display result is "losing" (1% ) Is lower than the ratio (10%) determined when the display mode is other than the third mode “red”, and the rate at which the battle command display color is determined to be a display color other than “red” (for example, “69% of“ blue ”) is higher than the ratio determined when the display mode is other than the third mode“ red ”(eg, 60% of“ blue ”), whereas the display result is“ big hit ”. In the case of, the ratio (85%) in which the display color at the time of the battle command is determined to be “red” as the effect mode of the battle command is the ratio determined when the display mode is other than the third mode “red” ( 70%), and the display color at the time of the battle command is set to a display color other than “red”. Is the percentage (e.g., 5% of the "blue") is is lower than the ratio which is determined when the third aspect "red" non-display mode (for example, 10% of the "blue").

  In the example shown in FIG. 50, when the display result is “missing”, the rate at which the display color at the time of the battle command is determined to be “green” is the common rate (30% ). As described above, among the display colors at the time of the battle command as the presentation mode of the battle command, those having the same selection ratio may be included regardless of which display mode the active display is displayed.

  In this way, by giving a relationship between the display at the time of the battle command displayed as the battle command effect and the display mode of the active display, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the specific effect means capable of executing the specific effect (for example, the super-reach effect) during the execution of the variable display, and suggesting that the control is performed in the advantageous state. An effect (for example, a battle command effect) is provided during the execution of the specific effect. The specific display means can display a corresponding display (for example, an active display) corresponding to the variable display being executed as the specific display. In addition, the suggestion effect means can execute the suggestion effect in any one of a plurality of effect modes (for example, a battle command display displayed in blue, green, or red). Then, the selection ratio of the effect mode of the suggested effect is configured to be different depending on whether or not the corresponding display is displayed in the specific display mode during the execution of the specific effect (the active display shown in FIG. The case where the “display color at the time of battle command” becomes “red” when displayed in the third mode).

  In addition, with respect to the configuration shown in each of the above embodiments, only one of the configurations may be applied to the gaming machine, or some or all of the configurations of the above embodiments may be combined. You may apply to a game machine.

  Note that the configuration described in the above embodiment can be applied to a game system called a so-called portable interlocking system. In general, a gaming system called a mobile interlocking type system provides a gaming machine that outputs predetermined information based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and a predetermined privilege for a player based on the predetermined information output by the gaming machine. A privilege granting device for performing a granting process.

  Specifically, in the gaming system as described above, the gaming machine determines whether a predetermined condition such as the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of so-called extended games (the number of big hits during the continuation of the probable change state), the number of mission achievements, etc. The information is accumulated as a history, and a two-dimensional code or the like is displayed as predetermined information when the game is over. Further, the player uses a portable terminal such as a mobile phone with a camera function to photograph the two-dimensional code displayed on the gaming machine, and transmits the photographed image to a Web server (privilege granting device) on the Internet. Then, the Web server manages the game history of the player based on the received information, and performs a process of giving a predetermined privilege according to the game history. For example, the Web server transmits digital content such as image content and music content to the portable terminal of the player as a predetermined privilege, or transmits a predetermined password to the portable terminal of the player, When performing a game, a process is performed to enable the display screen of the gaming machine to be customized according to the preference of the player.

  When the configuration shown in the above-described embodiment is applied to the gaming system as described above, for example, a predetermined condition is satisfied when a display change effect is executed and a big hit is established, and the number of times is determined by a Web server. What is necessary is just to manage it as a game history. Then, according to the number of times the display change effect has been executed and the jackpot has been hit, digital content may be transmitted as a predetermined privilege, or the display screen of the gaming machine may be customized.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of a change pattern indicating a change mode such as a change time, a type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of a pseudo-run, when the change is started, 1 Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted has been described, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-run, whether or not there is a slide effect, etc. A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command is used to indicate the type of reach and the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect. A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode after 2 stops) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform the effect control in the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of the two commands. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 notifies the fluctuating time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific fluctuating mode executed at each timing. It may be. When two commands are sent, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is sent, a predetermined period elapses (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 appropriately changed. As described above, 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.

  Further, in the above embodiment, “different ratios” means not only those having different ratios in a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. It is a concept that includes ones with different ratios in a relationship such as A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  In the above embodiment, the effect control board 80, the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as substrates on which circuits for controlling the effect devices are mounted. It may be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a first effect control board on which a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speaker 27, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two boards with two effect control boards.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a command directly to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 uses another board (for example, FIG. 4). (A sound / lamp board having a function provided by a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a lamp driver board 35 and a circuit provided on the lamp driver board 35). The control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the effect control board 80 via another board. In this case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control unit such as a microcomputer may be mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board, and the control unit may receive the command. In response to this, control relating to voice control and lamp control is executed, and further, the received command is directly or changed to, for example, a simplified command, and the effect control microcomputer 100 for controlling the effect display device 9. May be transmitted. Even in such a 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 according to a command received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko machine is used as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is applied to a case where a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of gaming machines are operated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player and the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. It is also possible.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which a game medium is used as a game machine has been described as an example, but the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes, The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed type gaming machine in which a score is given when a condition for giving a prize is satisfied by enclosing a game medium such as.

  Further, in the above embodiment, there is a gaming machine that is controlled to the positive change state after the end of the big hit game, based on the fact that the big hit type includes the probable big hit and the normal big hit, and the big hit type is determined to be the probable big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to such gaming machines. For example, a special variable prize ball device in which a predetermined variable sphere is provided therein (a variable variable prize ball device may be provided in only one special variable prize ball device, or a plurality of special variable prize balls may be provided. A probability change area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability change is determined based on the game ball passing through the probability change area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game, and the big hit game The configuration described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine controlled to be in a probable change state after completion.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, for example, a case has been described in which a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols of “1” to “9” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. It is not limited. For example, the symbol variably displayed and the symbol derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol different from the symbol variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, variable display may be performed by alternately turning on and off the one type of symbol display. Also in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be finally derived and displayed, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be finally derived and displayed. It may be something.

  In the above-described embodiment, the microcomputer 560 for game control determines whether or not a big hit is to be made and a winning pattern of the variation pattern type (prefetch determination), and a command (symbol designating command) indicating the result of the winning pattern determination. , A variable category command), and the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the pre-reading notice effect based on the command indicating the winning determination result. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. Alternatively, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to make a prize determination (prefetch determination). In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a command for designating only the value of the random number for random determination (random R) or the random number for determination of the variation pattern (random 2) extracted at the time of occurrence of the start winning. Alternatively, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to make a prize-winning determination (pre-reading determination) based on the value of a random number specified by those commands.

  The present invention is suitably applied to a gaming machine capable of performing variable display.

DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS 1 pachinko gaming machine 8a first special symbol display 8b second special symbol display 9 effect display device 9a first hold storage display section 9b second hold storage display section 9F active display area 13 first start winning port 14 second start Winning opening 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 game control microcomputer 78 movable member 80 effect control board 100 effect control microcomputer 101 effect control CPU
109 VDP

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display;
State change display means capable of displaying a state change display that can be changed stepwise,
The specific display means,
The specific display can be displayed by a plurality of types of display modes having different degrees of expectation,
According to the display step of the state change display, the specific display is displayed by changing to one of a plurality of types of display modes,
The state change display means,
It is possible to change the display stage of the state change display at any of a plurality of timings,
Depending on whether the display stage of the status change display is changed at any time, expectations Ri is Do different controlled in the preferred state,
The specific display means,
When the display step of the state change display is different, the specific display can be changed to the same display mode and displayed.
When the specific display is displayed in the same display mode, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state differs according to the display stage of the state change display.
A gaming machine characterized by that: