JP6645734B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified, and controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result is displayed as a display result. .

  Conventionally, as a gaming machine, when a game ball wins a winning opening provided in a gaming area, a hold display indicating that a variable display (variable display) of identification information that has not yet been started is displayed as a normal second display. There is a display which is displayed in a second display mode (blue or yellow) different from the one display mode (for example, white), thereby foreseeing a possibility of a big hit, thereby improving interest. In a gaming machine that performs such a notice, at the timing when the display of the hold display changes to the second display mode (blue or yellow) at the start of the change, an effect of outputting a predetermined sound effect (predetermined effect) is performed. In some cases, a special sound effect different from a predetermined sound effect is output even when a change start corresponding to a hold display displayed in a special display mode (blue or yellow) is started. Reference 1).

JP 2014-33781 A

  However, in Patent Literature 1, since the predetermined sound effect and the special sound effect have no relation at all, the variable display corresponding to the hold display changed to a special display mode (blue or yellow). There is a problem that the player cannot easily understand that the game is started.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to easily understand that the display is a variable display corresponding to a suspended display whose display mode has changed. I do.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and controls an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player, A hold storage unit (for example, a hold specific area, a storage area, and a prize-winning determination result storage buffer) capable of storing information relating to the variable display as a hold storage, and a hold information read from the hold storage unit when the variable display is started. A start-time determining means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol normal process) for determining whether or not to control the variable display to the advantageous state, based on whether the variable display is controlled to the advantageous state. Pre-start determination means for determining before the start time determination means (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 executes a prize-winning determination process in a start-up opening switch passing process) The hold display corresponding to each of the hold storages stored in the hold storage means is displayed in a first mode (for example, a normal mode) and a second mode (for example, a first special mode or a second mode) different from the first mode. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes S67114 and S67116 of the prefetching effect determination process and S1845e of the effect design changing process, and displays the hold in the total holding storage display unit 5D. Is displayed), the number of held storages display means for displaying the number of held storages recognizable in a manner different from the hold display mode displayed by the hold display means, and when the hold display of the second aspect is displayed. An effect execution unit (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs an information effect by executing a predetermined effect (for example, a display mode change notification effect in which the hold display is horizontally rotated in front view or vertically rotated in front view)). In the processing that performs steps S1709 to S1715 and S1734 to S1741) and in the variable display corresponding to the hold display in the second mode, a relevant effect of an effect mode at least partially common to the effect mode of the predetermined effect (for example, Related effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the notification effect processing in S1717 to S1724 and S1727 of the effect control process) for executing the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect in which the consumption hold display is horizontally rotated in front view or vertically rotated in front view. To S1733), the first aspect includes a normal aspect and a special aspect different from the normal aspect, and the second aspect includes a specific aspect and a different aspect from the specific aspect. And a special mode, wherein the hold mode is displayed in the specific mode and the hold mode is displayed in the special mode, And the predetermined effect is of a plurality of types, and includes a first predetermined effect and a second predetermined effect different from the first predetermined effect, and the hold display means is configured to control the first mode. Can be changed to the second display in the second mode, and a new display can be displayed in the second mode from the beginning. Ratio of controlling the advantageous state between the case where the displayed hold display is changed to the second mode and displayed, and the case where the newly displayed hold display is displayed in the second mode. Is different, the effect execution means is capable of executing the predetermined effect when the hold display displayed in the first mode is changed to the second mode and displayed, and is newly displayed. The hold display is displayed in the second mode. In this case as well, the predetermined effect can be executed, and when the hold display displayed in the first mode is changed to the second mode and displayed, the hold display newly displayed is the second display. In the case where the predetermined effect is executed in a different type, the holding display displayed in the normal mode is changed to the second mode and displayed, and in the special mode. A case in which a different type of the predetermined effect is executed, and the hold display is displayed in the specific mode by the hold display means (in the case where the hold display displayed by changing to the second mode is displayed in the second mode) ( For example, after the effect control CPU 120 executes S67106 of the look-ahead effect determination process and determines the final display mode to be the first special mode, it executes S67113b and S67114, or S1856 of the effect symbol change process. And when running S1846e), when displayed in the special manner (e.g., after the presentation control CPU120 decides the final display mode running S67106 prefetching effect determination process in the second special embodiment, S67113b and The first predetermined effect is executed at a higher rate (for example, 100% or 90%) than when executing S67114 or when executing S1856d and S1846e of the effect symbol changing process (for example, the effect control CPU 120). Executes S1734 to S1741 after executing S1720 of the notification effect processing to horizontally rotate the hold display displayed in the first special mode in front view), and the hold display means changes the hold display to the special display. When the effect is displayed in a manner (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes S67106 of the prefetch effect determining process). If the final display mode on the line after the determined second special aspect, and when running S67113b and S67114, when running S1856d and S1846e in performance symbols variation processing) is displayed in the specific manner ( For example, after the effect control CPU 120 executes S67106 of the look-ahead effect determining process and determines the final display mode to be the first special mode, it executes S67113b and S67114, or executes S1856d and S1846e of the effect symbol changing process. The second predetermined effect is executed at a higher ratio (for example, 100% or 90%) than when the second effect is performed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes S1731 to S1741 after executing S1721 of the notification effect process). , The hold display displayed in the second special mode is vertically rotated in front view) And it features. According to this feature, in the variable display corresponding to the hold display of the second aspect, a related effect that is at least partly a common effect mode is executed with the predetermined effect executed when the second mode is displayed. Therefore, it is possible for the player to easily understand that the display mode is a variable display corresponding to the hold display of the second mode, and the display mode of the hold display is changed by executing the first predetermined effect or the second predetermined effect. The player can easily understand whether the specific display result is displayed in a specific mode or a special mode having a different degree of expectation.

Other gaming machine of the present invention, the specific effect during variable display (e.g., reach demonstration) executable specific effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU120 executes S1847a~S1848b processing in performance symbols variation Portion), while the specific effect is being executed (for example, when the reach effect executing flag is set), the display of the hold display in the second mode by the hold display means is restricted. (e.g., effect control CPU120, when reach demonstration running flag is set in S67113a prefetching effect determination processing is displayed in the normal manner a new hold display by executing the S67115a and S67116) features further May be provided.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the interest in the specific effect from being reduced due to the display of the hold display in the second mode during the execution of the specific effect, thereby reducing the interest in the specific effect.

Other gaming machine of the present invention, when performing the variable display, those the variable display hold display corresponding to the variable display corresponding display (e.g., consumed hold display) can be displayed as a variable display corresponding display means (e.g. The effect control CPU 120 executes S1800c to S1800d 'to display the consumption pending display in the consumption pending active display area 5F), and the variable display corresponding display means changes the display mode of the variable display corresponding display. 3 embodiment (e.g., the first special embodiment) fourth aspect different from the third embodiment (e.g., the second special embodiment) is displayable out with, those the variable display of the display result is the specific display results In this case, the variable display corresponding display of the fourth aspect is displayed at a higher rate than in the case where the specific display result is not obtained (for example, as shown in FIG. Through In the case of "every big hit" or "probable change big hit", while the consumption hold display is displayed in the second special mode at a rate of 95%, the consumption hold display is displayed in the first special mode at a rate of 5%. If the prize-winning determination result is “losing”, the consumption hold display is displayed in the first special mode at a rate of 95%, and the consumption hold display is displayed in the second special mode at a rate of 5%. Features may be further provided .
According to this feature, the display mode of the variable display corresponding display is displayed in a different display mode, so that the entertainment of the game can be improved.

Other gaming machine of the present invention, when the variable display corresponding display by the previous SL variable display corresponding display means are displayed in the fourth embodiment executes the special effect (e.g., effect control CPU120 is modification 2 As shown in FIG. 44 (G), after the consumption hold display displayed in the first special mode is changed to the second special mode, the hold display changed to the second special mode is displayed vertically in front view. (Rotating) feature .
According to this feature, by executing the special effect, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the display mode of the variable display corresponding display is displayed in the second mode.

Other gaming machine of the present invention includes a case where the display mode of hold display by the previous SL hold display unit is displayed on the second aspect, the display mode of the variable display corresponding display said first by said variable display corresponding display means The ratio of the specific display result is different between the case where the display is performed in the four modes and the case where the hold display is performed in the first special mode or the second special mode. When the display mode of the hold display is determined from the first special mode and the second special mode at the determined ratio shown in FIG. 45A based on the above, and the consumption hold display is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode determines the display mode of consumption hold display on the basis of the winning time of the determination result determined proportions shown in FIG. 45 (B) and a and a first special embodiment the second special aspect) wherein it may further comprise a.
According to this feature, the player can pay attention to the hold display and the display corresponding to the variable display, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Other gaming machine of the present invention, before Symbol hold display means, the hold display, particular embodiments as the second embodiment (e.g., the first special embodiment) and special aspects (e.g., the second special embodiment) can be displayed out with And it is possible to change to the special mode after displaying in the specific mode (for example, in the first modification, after displaying the hold display in the first special mode as shown in FIG. 42B). 42, a part for changing the hold display to the second special mode as shown in FIG. 42 (F)), and the effect executing means is configured to change the hold display displayed in the specific mode in the special mode. In addition, a special effect different from the predetermined effect (for example, an effect in which the hold display changed to the second special mode vertically rotates in front view as shown in FIG. 42 (G) as Modification 1) can be executed. The related effect executing means is Wherein the variable display that corresponds to the hold display displayed at a special embodiment, the second related effect of representation embodiment at least partially common to the representation embodiment of the special effect is changed from like (e.g., modification 1 As shown in FIG. 43 (J), the effect of rotating the consumption hold display displayed in the second special mode vertically in front view in the same manner as when displayed in the second special mode as the hold display) is executed. Further possible features may be provided .
According to this feature, the variable display that corresponds to the hold display the display mode becomes a special aspect of certain embodiments, rather than a prescribed effect at the time of a particular embodiment, at the time of a special embodiment of the special effect since at least a second related effect part and representation embodiment is common is executed, it is a particular aspect and became hold display on the variable display the corresponding from a particular aspect, it easily player to understand.

  It should be noted that the present invention may have only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may have configurations other than the matters specifying the invention together with the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention. It may be something.

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 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. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a fluctuation 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 content of a winning-time determination result designation command. It is a flowchart which shows a 2ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of a hold buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a winning time determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows the production control main processing which the production control CPU executes. 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 prefetch effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a look-ahead effect execution determination table and a final display mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a prefetch effect pattern determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a look-ahead effect change timing determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a suggestion effect mode decision table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect process. It is an explanatory view showing a display mode change notification effect pattern and a display mode changed change start notification effect pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the effect symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a look-ahead effect based on a first look-ahead effect pattern. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a look-ahead effect based on a first look-ahead effect pattern. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a look-ahead effect based on a first look-ahead effect pattern. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a look-ahead effect based on a second look-ahead effect pattern. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a look-ahead effect based on a second look-ahead effect pattern. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a look-ahead effect based on a first look-ahead effect pattern when a start winning is generated during a reach effect execution. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the prefetch effect based on the 1st prefetch effect pattern in the modification 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the prefetch effect based on the 1st prefetch effect pattern in the modification 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the prefetch effect based on the 1st prefetch effect pattern in the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change timing determination table in the modification 3, a hold display final display mode determination table, and a consumption hold display final display mode determination table.

  Embodiments for implementing a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on embodiments.

  Hereinafter, embodiments 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. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is an opposing surface facing the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart in the present embodiment, for example, a portion described as “Step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame 3 attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame 3 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 (to be described later) attached thereto. (Excluding the game board 2).

  On the lower surface of the game frame 3, there is a hit ball supply tray (upper tray). A lower portion of the hitting ball supply tray is provided with a surplus ball tray for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) for firing a hitting ball. The game board 2 is detachably attached to the back of the game frame 3. Note that the game board 2 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the board and various components attached to the plate-like body. On the front surface of the game board 2, there is formed a game area in which the shot game balls can flow down.

  A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a member forming the surplus ball saucer, for example, at a predetermined position on the near side on the upper surface of the surplus ball saucer (for example, the center portion of the lower dish). ing. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator's hand is hooked when the player grips the operation rod). I have. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger or the like) in a state where the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, a left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised as follows. It is sufficient that a trigger sensor for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like is built in the operation stick.

  The controller sensor unit 35A for detecting the tilting operation on the operation rod may be provided in the lower portion of the stick controller 31A, inside the body of the surplus ball tray, or the like. For example, the controller sensor unit includes two transmission-type photosensors (parallel sensor pair) that are disposed on the left side of the center of the operation stick as viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 and parallel to the board surface of the game board 2. ) And two transmission-type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged on the right side of the center of the operation stick as viewed from the player and perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 2. What is necessary is just to be comprised including a sensor.

  The member forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B at a predetermined position on the near side on the upper surface of the upper plate main body (for example, above the stick controller 31A) or the like, which allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a pressing operation from a player. A push sensor 35B may be provided inside the body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B, for example, to detect a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B.

  An effect display device 5 including a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area. The display screen of the effect display device 5 has an effect symbol display area for effecting variable display of effect symbols synchronized with variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 5 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes, for example, symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R for variably displaying three decorative effect symbols (for effect) such as “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, but the position of the symbol display area is not fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 5. Alternatively, three regions of the symbol display area may be separated. The effect display device 5 is controlled by an effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. When the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect display device 5 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 performed on the display device 4B, the effect display is performed on the effect display device 5 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped.

  On the right side of the effect display device 5 in the gaming board 2, a first special symbol display device (first variable display means) 4A for variably displaying a first special symbol as identification information is provided. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 4A 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 device 4A is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. A second special symbol display device (second variable display means) 4B for variably displaying a second special symbol as identification information is provided on the upper right side of the effect display device 5 in the gaming board 2. The second special symbol display device 4B is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) that can variably display numbers from 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display device 4B is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9.

  In the present 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. In addition, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers from 00 to 99 (or two-digit symbols).

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display device.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which two special symbol display devices 4A and 4B are provided, but the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display device.

  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 in the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening). After winning, a variable display start condition (for example, when 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, and the big hit The processing is started based on the establishment of a state in which the game is not executed), and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the variable display time (variable time) elapses. Note that the prize means that the game ball has entered an area, such as a winning opening, which is determined in advance as a prize area. Deriving and displaying a display result means that a symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

  Below the effect display device 5, a winning device 6A having a first starting winning port is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning port is guided to the back of the game board 2 and detected by the first start port switch 22A.

  Further, below the winning device 6A having the first starting winning port (first starting port), there is provided a variable winning ball device 6B having a second starting winning port in which game balls can be won. The game ball that has won the second starting winning port (second starting port) is guided to the back of the game board 2 and is detected by the second starting port switch 22B. The variable winning ball device 6B is opened by the solenoid 81. When the variable winning prize ball device 6B is in the open state, the gaming ball can enter the second starting winning opening (it becomes easier to start winning), and the state becomes advantageous for the player. When the variable winning prize ball device 6B is in the open state, a game ball is more likely to win in the second starting winning opening than in the first starting winning opening. Further, in a state where the variable winning ball device 6B is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning port. In the state where the variable winning prize ball device 6B 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 and the second starting winning opening may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning prize ball device 6B is provided which opens and closes only the second starting winning opening. However, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening are provided. In any case, a variable winning prize ball device that performs the opening and closing operation may be provided.

  When the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be in the open state, a game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 6B is extremely easy to win the second starting winning port. The first start winning opening is provided directly below the effect display device 5. However, the distance between the lower end of the effect display device 5 and the first starting winning opening is further reduced, or the vicinity of the first starting winning opening is reduced. It is difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening by disposing nails densely in the vicinity of the first starting winning opening, and to set the winning rate of the second starting winning opening to the first starting winning. You may make it higher than a mouth winning rate.

  On the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A, there are displayed four numbers of the activated winning balls in the first starting winning opening, that is, the first number of retained memories (the retained memory is also referred to as a starting memory or a starting winning memory). A first hold display unit 25A including a display (for example, an LED) is provided. The first hold display section 25A increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 4A is started, the number of illuminated indicators is reduced by one. For example, this is realized by executing a process for performing display control in a display control process (S22) of a timer interrupt process described later.

  At the lower part of the second special symbol display device 4B, a second suspension display section 25B composed of four displays (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls in the second starting winning opening, that is, the second suspension storage number. Is provided. The second hold display unit 25B increases the number of illuminated indicators by one each time there is a valid start prize. Then, every time the variable display on the second special symbol display device 4B is started, the number of illuminated indicators is reduced by one. For example, this is realized by executing a process for performing display control in a display control process (S22) of a timer interrupt process described later.

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 5, a total pending storage display unit 5D that displays the total number (the total pending storage number) that is the total of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number is provided. ing. In the present embodiment, the hold displays corresponding to the first hold memory and the second hold memory are displayed side by side in the winning order in the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening in the combined hold storage display section 5D. In addition, you may make it display in the mode which can recognize whether it is 1st hold storage or 2nd hold storage in the total hold storage display part 5D (For example, 1st hold storage is displayed in red. , The second hold storage may be displayed in blue). Further, in place of the combined reserved storage display unit 5D, a configuration may be provided in which a first reserved storage display unit for displaying the first reserved storage number and a second reserved storage display unit for displaying the second reserved storage number are provided. Good.

  Further, on the left side of the combined hold storage display unit 5D on the display screen of the effect display device 5, a display area of a consumption hold active display area 5F for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variation display being executed as a consumption hold display is provided. Have been.

  The effect display device 5 is used for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B. The effect design is displayed variably as the design for ()). The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 5 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 5 are synchronized. Synchronization means that the start and end times of the variable display are substantially the same (or may be completely the same), and the variable display period is substantially the same (or may be completely the same). In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the effect display device 5 reminds of the big hit. Is stopped and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes an opening / closing plate, and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, and a specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display device 4B. When the open / close plate is controlled to be opened by the solenoid 82 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.

  On the left side of the effect display device 5 in the game board 2, a normal symbol display device 20 is provided. The normal symbol display device 20 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment display or a dot matrix LED similar to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and outputs a plurality of types of identification information called a normal symbol. Variable display.

  When a game ball passes through the gate 41 and is detected by the gate switch 21, variable display of the display of the ordinary symbol display device 20 is started. When the stop symbol in the ordinary symbol display device 20 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball device 6B changes from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state for the player (a state in which a game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening) when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol. Change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display device 20, there is provided a normal hold display section 25C having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls passing through the gate 41. Each time a game ball passes through the gate 41, that is, each time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, the normal hold display unit 25C increases the number of lit indicators by one. Then, each time the variable display of the ordinary symbol display device 20 is started, the number of the lighted indicators is reduced by one. Further, in the probable change state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than that in the normal state, the probability that the stop symbol in the ordinary symbol display device 20 becomes a hit symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball device 6B is activated. The opening time is lengthened and the number of times of opening is increased. That is, the high base state, which is a game state controlled so that the game ball is easily started and won (that is, the execution condition of the variable display in the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B and the effect display device 5 is easily satisfied). Transition. In the present embodiment, the opening time of the variable prize ball device 6B is lengthened and the number of times of opening is increased even in a time-saving state (a gaming state in which the variable display time of a special symbol is shortened).

  Note that, instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display device 20 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 a high base state. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 20 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 6B 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 in the normal symbol display device 20 hits the symbol is increased, and the frequency of the variable winning ball device 6B being opened is increased. Therefore, when 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 6B are increased, and a state in which starting winning is easy (high base state) is achieved. In other words, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning prize ball device 6B are increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol or when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a positive variation symbol, and the like, from a disadvantageous state for the player. The state changes to an advantageous state (a state in which the starting winning is easy). Note that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept that also includes changing from a closed state to an open state.

  In addition, the normal symbol display device 20 may shift to the high symbol state by shifting to the normal symbol time reduction state in which the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the ordinary symbol is shortened. 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. Accordingly, as the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 6B being opened increases, and the winning prize ball device 6B is in a state where the winning is easy (high base state).

  In addition, by shifting to the time-saving state in which the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the special symbol and the effect symbol is reduced, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened, so that an effective start winning is easily generated. The possibility of a jackpot game being played increases.

  Furthermore, by shifting to all of the above-mentioned states (open extended state, ordinary symbol positive change state, ordinary symbol time-saving state, and special symbol time-saving state), it becomes easy to start winning (to shift to the high base state). You may. In addition, by shifting to any one of the above-mentioned states (open extended state, ordinary symbol change state, ordinary symbol time-saving state, and special symbol time-saving state), it becomes easy to start winning (high base State).

  A game effect lamp 9 that blinks during the game is provided around the game area of the game board 2, and a lower portion has an out opening for taking in a hit ball that has not been won. In addition, two speakers 8R and 8L that emit sound effects and voices as predetermined voice outputs are provided on the upper left and right sides outside the game area.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a hit ball launching device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to a player operating a hit ball operation handle and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch a game ball into a game area. ) Is provided. A game ball fired from the hit ball firing device enters a game area through a hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area, and then descends the game area. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening and is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, Is satisfied), the first special symbol display device 4A starts variable display (fluctuation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 5 starts variable display of effect symbols. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to a winning in the first starting winning opening. 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 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the start condition). Holds), the variable display (fluctuation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display device 4B, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 5. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning the second start winning opening. 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.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 11. FIG. 2 also shows the effect control board 12 and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 100 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 11. The game control microcomputer 100 includes a ROM 101 for storing a program for game control (game progress control) and the like, a RAM 102 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 103 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port 105. Including. In this embodiment, the ROM 101 and the RAM 102 are built in the game control microcomputer 100. That is, the game control microcomputer 100 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to include at least the RAM 103 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101 may be externally or internally provided. Also, the I / O port 105 may be external. The game control microcomputer 100 further includes a built-in random number circuit 104 for generating hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by hardware circuits).

  In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 101, so that the game control microcomputer 100 (or the CPU 103) hereinafter executes (or performs processing). Specifically, the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to the microcomputer mounted on a board other than the main board 11.

  The random number circuit 104 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether to make a big hit based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 104 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 digital camera has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 104 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 100 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. For example, a predetermined operation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 100 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 101 (an ID number assigned with a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 100). The obtained numerical data is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random numbers generated by the random number circuit 104 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 100 reads out the numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 104 when the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B has a winning start, and starts the fluctuation of the special symbol and the effect symbol. Sometimes, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a big hit. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the game state is shifted to a big hit game state as a specific game state advantageous to the player.

  The RAM 102 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage unit, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, part or all of the content of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor serving as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the value of the special symbol process flag and the total pending storage number counter) and the data indicating the number of outstanding payout 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. Data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 102 is backed up by a power supply.

  A reset signal (not shown) from a power supply board is input to a reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 100. A reset circuit that generates a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 100 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal goes high, the game control microcomputer 100 and the like enter an operable state, and when the reset signal goes low the game control microcomputer 100 and the like enter an operation stop state. Therefore, during the period when the reset signal is at the high level, an allowance signal allowing the operation of the game control microcomputer 100 and the like is output, and during the period when the reset signal is at the low level, the game control microcomputer This means that the operation stop signal for stopping the operation of the device 100 or the like has been output. The reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric components is mounted).

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 100. That is, the power supply board monitors a voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). Power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that the power-off signal is detected. Also, a clear signal (not shown) indicating that a clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM has been operated is input to an input port of the game control microcomputer 100.

  The main board 11 also includes a switch circuit 110 that supplies detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the out ball switch 24 to the game control microcomputer 100. Have been. Further, a solenoid circuit 111 for driving a solenoid 81 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 6B and a solenoid 82 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 7 forming a special winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 100 are also provided on the main board. 11 is mounted. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 11.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control means (consisting of the effect control CPU 120) mounted on the effect control board 12 is used for effect control for instructing the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 100 via the relay board 15. Upon receiving the command, display control is performed with the effect display device 5 that variably displays the effect symbols.

  The effect control board 12 has an effect control CPU 120 and a RAM 122 mounted thereon. Note that the RAM 122 may be externally attached. In the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 operates according to a program stored in the built-in or external ROM 121, and takes in a signal from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 (effect control INT signal). An effect control command is received in accordance with. Further, the effect control CPU 120 causes the display control unit 123 to perform display control of the effect display device 5 based on the effect control command.

  The RAM 122 included in the effect control CPU 120 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage unit, a part of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, for a predetermined period (until the capacitor serving as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power), a part of the RAM of the effect control CPU 120 is retained. Is done. In particular, at least data indicating the gaming state (probable change state flags and time saving state flags, which will be described later) are stored in the backup RAM. However, in this embodiment, the value of the after-hours reduction counter for counting the number of fluctuations after the shift to the after-hours saving state described later is not stored in the backup RAM.

  In the present embodiment, a display control unit 123 that performs display control of the effect display device 5 in cooperation with the effect control CPU 120 is mounted on the effect control board 12. The display control unit 123 has an address space independent of the effect control CPU 120, and maps the VRAM there. The VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding the image data generated by the display control unit 123. Then, the display control unit 123 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 5.

  The effect control CPU 120 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) according to the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing in advance character image data displayed on the effect display device 5, specifically, a person, a character, a figure or a symbol (including effect designs). The effect control CPU 120 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 120.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal input from the relay board 15 are first input to an input driver (not shown) in the effect control board 12. The relay board 15 allows signal input from the main board 11 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control board 12 (not to pass signals in the direction from the effect control board 12 to the relay board 15) as signal direction regulating means. Is mounted.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp control board 14 via an output port (not shown). The effect control CPU 120 outputs sound number data to the sound control board 13 via the output port.

  In the lamp control board 14, a signal for driving the LED is input to an LED driver (not shown). The LED driver supplies a drive signal to a game effect lamp 9 provided on the game board side. When a light emitting body other than the LED is provided, a driving circuit (driver) for driving the light emitting body is mounted on the lamp control board 14.

  In the voice control board 13, the sound number data is input to a voice synthesis IC (not shown) via an input driver. The voice synthesizing IC generates a voice or sound effect according to the sound number data and outputs it to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs to the speakers 8R and 8L audio signals obtained by amplifying the output level of the audio synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is stored in the sound data ROM connected to the sound synthesis IC. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a group of data indicating the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined time period (for example, a fluctuation period of the effect symbol) in chronological order.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. In the main board 11, when the power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 sets necessary interrupt settings after setting interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Further, a register of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. As a result, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, every 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. When the initialization is completed, an interrupt is permitted, and then a loop process is started. In the game control main process, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed, and then the loop process may be started.

  Upon receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process executes the timer interrupt process of 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 an on-state has been reached) is executed (S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a drop in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. Then, in the power-off detection process, upon detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 103 executes a power supply stop process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 are input via the switch circuit 110, and the state of them is determined (switch processing: S21).

  Next, the CPU 103 controls the display of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first hold display portion 25A, the second hold display portion 25B, and the normal hold display portion 25C. Is performed (S22). Regarding the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the ordinary symbol display device 20, control for outputting a drive signal to each display in accordance with the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute

  Further, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol hit determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). The CPU 103 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: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 103 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process processing, the corresponding processing is executed in accordance with the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the special symbol process flag for controlling the special winning opening in a predetermined order. The CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, a normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 executes a corresponding process according to a normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display device 20 in a predetermined order. The CPU 103 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  The CPU 103 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command to the effect control CPU 120 (effect control command control process: S28).

  Further, the CPU 103 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 (S29).

  Further, the CPU 103 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals of the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B and the count switch 23 (S30). Specifically, in response to a winning detection based on one of the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 being turned on, a 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 a ball payout device (not shown) according to a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In the present embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 103 performs a process related to turning on / off the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. Is output to the output port (S31: output process).

  Further, the CPU 103 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 the special symbol display control data ( S32). For example, if the start flag set in the special symbol process processing is set and the end flag is set, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 second, every 0.2 seconds elapses Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 103 outputs a drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer, so that the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B can output the first special symbol and the second special symbol display device. (2) Variable display of special symbols is executed.

  Further, the CPU 103 performs a normal symbol display control process for 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 ( S33). For example, if the change speed of the normal symbol switches the display state every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag relating to the change of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 103 sets to 0. Each time two seconds elapse, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is switched. In addition, the CPU 103 outputs a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby executing the effect display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 20.

  Thereafter, an interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. According to the above control, in the present embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. Note that the game control processing corresponds to the processing of S21 to S33 (excluding S29) in the timer interrupt processing. In the present 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, and the game control process is performed in the main process. It may be executed.

  When the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the effect display device 5 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 results in a lost symbol.

  When the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the effect display device 5 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 the present embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" in the effect display device 5.

  When the small hit “5” is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable display mode of the effect symbol on the effect display device 5 is “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 on the effect display device 5 corresponding to the stop display of the small hit symbol “5” on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. .

  Here, the small hit is a hit which can be permitted up to a smaller number of times of opening of the special winning opening than the big hit (in this embodiment, two times of opening for 0.1 second). Note that when the small hitting game ends, 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 the present embodiment) in the big hit gaming state, but the opening time of the special winning opening is extremely short. It is a big hit, and a big hit that shifts the game state after the big hit game to the positive change state (that is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if the positive change state was suddenly made. is there). That is, in the present 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 big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 second, it is impossible to recognize whether it is a sudden change 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.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol does not involve the reach state, the shortened non-reach out and non-reach out It is prepared. In addition, as a variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is "out" and the variable display mode of the effect symbol involves a reach state, a normal out, a pseudo-ren 1 normal out, a super-out, a pseudo-ren 2 super-out and a pseudo-ren Three supermarkets are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, when the pseudo run 1 normal deviation is used in the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the pseudo run effect, the re-change is performed once. In addition, in the case of using the pseudo-run 2 super out of the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-run, the re-change is performed twice. Furthermore, in the case of using a pseudo-run 3 super out of the fluctuation patterns accompanying the effects of the pseudo-run, the re-change is performed three times. In addition, the re-variation is to perform the variable display of the production symbol again after temporarily suspending the production symbol that is once out of the range from the start of the variable display of the production symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. . Further, among the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 3, the shortened non-reach out-of-reach is a fluctuation pattern provided for the non-reach out-of-reach for shortening the fluctuation time shorter than the non-reach out-of-reach.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, as a variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result of the special symbol is a normal big hit or a probable variable big hit, a normal hit, a pseudo run 1 per, a super hit, a pseudo run 2 Super hits and pseudo-super 3 hits are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, in the case of using one per pseudo-random normal among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-period, the re-variation is performed once. Further, in the case of using the pseudo-super 2 super hit among the fluctuation patterns accompanying the effect of the pseudo-run, the re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, in the case of using three super hits of the pseudo-run among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the effects of the pseudo-run, the re-change is performed three times.

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

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the fluctuation time is fixedly determined according to the type of the reach (for example, in the case of a super reach with a pseudo run (three times), the fluctuation time Is fixed at 40 seconds, and the fluctuation time is fixed at 25 seconds in the case of the super reach without the pseudo run.) For example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, The variation time may be varied according to the number of storages. 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. Also, 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 made different according to the second number of reserved storages. In this case, a separate table is prepared for each value of the first storage number and the second storage number (for example, a variation pattern determination table for the number of storages 0 to 2 and a variation pattern determination table for the storage number 3 and 4). A variation pattern determination table may be prepared in advance), and the determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number to vary the variation time.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time is configured to be different between the case where the gaming state is the normal state and the case where the game time is the time reduction state (in the example shown in FIG. The determination value is set so that the ratio of “shortened non-reach out-of-reach”, which has a shorter variation time compared to other variation patterns, is increased as shown in FIG. 6). Even in the normal state (or the time-saving state), the configuration may be such that the variation time is different (that is, the variation pattern in which the variation time is short is different) depending on the total number of suspended storages. For example, the fluctuation time may be shortened (that is, the rate of selection of a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time is increased as the total number of suspended storages increases). In addition, for example, when performing the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, the fluctuation time is made different (that is, the rate at which the fluctuation pattern with the short fluctuation time is selected is made different) in accordance with the first reserved storage number. Alternatively, in the case of performing the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the fluctuation time is made different according to the second number of reserved storages (that is, the rate at which the fluctuation pattern having the shorter fluctuation time is selected is made different). You may do so. In this case, a separate table is prepared for each value of the first storage number and the second storage number (for example, a variation pattern determination table for the number of storages 0 to 2 and a variation pattern determination table for the storage number 3 and 4). A variation pattern determination table may be prepared in advance), and the determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number to vary the variation time.

  When a different variation pattern determination table is used according to the number of reserved storages, for example, the variation pattern determination table used when the display result is wrong and the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more is The determination value is assigned so that the ratio of reach (normal reach, super reach) becomes smaller as compared with the variation pattern determination table used when the number of storages is 0 to 2. In addition, the variation pattern determination table used when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more is determined such that the ratio of “shortened non-reach outliers” having a shorter variation time than other variation patterns is increased. Is set. As a result, the average fluctuation time can be shortened as the total number of pending storages increases, and the situation in which the operation rate of the variable display decreases can be prevented as much as possible.

  In addition, a specific effect (for example, super reach) is provided for a fluctuation pattern determination table used when the total number of stored storages is 3 or more and a fluctuation pattern determination table used when the total number of stored storages is 0 to 2. ) Are assigned a common determination value (for example, 950 to 997). Therefore, irrespective of the total number of stored suspensions (that is, even if the variation pattern determination table used is different), at the time of the start winning, if only the value of the extracted variation pattern determination random number (random 3) is confirmed, a specific effect (for example, (Super reach) can be easily determined in advance. Therefore, before the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize, it can be notified that a specific effect (for example, super reach) is accompanied (for example, an effect control command indicating that effect is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120). This is realized by executing an effect such as a pre-reading effect in the effect control CPU 120 that has received the effect control command), and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In addition, although the case where the assignment of the determination values is made different for the two types of the total number of pending storages of 0 to 2 or 3 or more has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. Further, the assignment may be made more finely and stepwise. In this case, for example, a variation pattern determination table for the total number of storages 0 and 1 and a variation pattern determination table for the total number 2 of storages, the total number of storages 3 and the total number of storages 4 May be prepared in advance, and the determination values may be assigned to the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach or the fluctuation pattern of the shortened fluctuation, and may be made to differ gradually.

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

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined to be one of the variation patterns included in the variation pattern determination table using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3).

  In S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 10, the game control microcomputer 100 counts the counter for generating the big hit type determination random number of (1) and the normal symbol hit random number of (4). Up (1 addition) is performed. That is, these are the random numbers for determination, and the other random numbers are the random numbers for display (random 3) or the random numbers for initial value (random 5). In addition, a random number other than the above-mentioned random number may be used in order to enhance the gaming effect. In the present embodiment, a random number generated by hardware built in the game control microcomputer 100 (may be hardware external to the game control microcomputer 100) is used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table. The big hit determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 101 and is a table in which a big hit determination value to be compared with 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. 5A 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. 5A is the big hit determination value.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 101 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with a 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. 5B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and is set in FIG. 5C for the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol). Each numerical value described is set. The numerical values shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C are small hit determination values.

  The CPU 103 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 104 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. If 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, or a sudden probable big hit described later). If the random number for big hit determination matches any one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, it is determined that the special symbol is to be made a small hit. Note that “probability” illustrated in FIG. 5A indicates a probability (ratio) of a big hit. The “probability” shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C 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 a big hit game state, but to determine whether to stop the symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. It is also to decide whether to make a big hit symbol. Determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hitting game state, but the stop in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. That is, it is determined whether or not the symbol is a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used, a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the first start winning opening is started and a variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the second start winning opening is started and a variable display of the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the execution is performed, the ratio determined as “small hit” is higher.

  FIGS. 5D and 5E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 101. FIG. Among them, FIG. 5 (D) shows a case in which the big hit type is determined using the hold memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening (that is, when the first special symbol change display is performed). Is a big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. FIG. 5E shows a case where the type of the big hit is determined by using the hold memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). It is a big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b indicate that the type of the jackpot is "normal jackpot" or "normal jackpot" based on the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination when the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol. This is a table that is referred to to determine one of “probably big hit” and “suddenly big hit”. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5D and 5E, 10 determination values are assigned to “suddenly changing large hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (for 40 minutes). On the other hand, three judgment values are assigned to the “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131b (at a rate of 3/40). Suddenly determined to be a jackpot). Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the first start winning opening is started and a variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the second start winning opening is started and a variable display of the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the game 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".) Note that the determination values set in the table are different in number and are not assigned redundantly.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 (D) and (E), the first specific game state in which a predetermined amount of game value is provided is a sudden round-trip change of two rounds and an amount larger than the game value. In the following, a description will be given of a case where a 15-round jackpot (probably variable jackpot or normal jackpot) is determined as the second specific game state in which the first special symbol is given. Although the case where it is determined to be the specific game state is shown, the provided game value is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in the present 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 is increased as a game value 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 large 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 multiple times per round are set. 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 game state and the second specific game state, when the special winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, in the case of the first specific game state, all 15 rounds are opened) Is ended, and in the case of the second specific game state, unfinished rounds remain), and an effect may be executed in such a manner as to inspire whether or not the big hit continues. Then, in the case of the first specific game state, the jackpot game is ended because all 15 rounds are internally ended, and in the case of 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 port is additionally started with a bonus after the big hit of opening 15 times is completed).

  In addition, in this embodiment, the mode in which the big hit game state which is shifted by deriving and displaying the big hit symbol is set as the specific game state is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a small hit game state to which the small hit symbol is shifted to be derived and displayed, a positive change state or a time saving state to shift to after the big hit game is finished may be used.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 (D) and (E), the jackpot types include “normal jackpot”, “probably large hit”, and “suddenly variable hit”.

  The term “probable jackpot” refers to a jackpot in which the game is controlled to a 15-round jackpot game state and the state is shifted to the probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state (in this embodiment, the state is shifted to the probability change state and to the time saving state). (See S170 and S171 to be described later.) Then, after shifting to the probable change state, the probable change state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see S134 described later).

  The “normal jackpot” is a jackpot that is controlled to the 15-bit jackpot game state and is not shifted to the probable change state after the end of the jackpot game state but is shifted only to the time saving state (see S167 described later). After the shift to the time saving state, the time saving state is maintained until the execution of the variable display of the special symbol and the effect symbol is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) (see S142 to S145 described later). In the present embodiment, even if a big hit occurs before the execution of the variable number display of the predetermined number of times after the shift to the time reduction state, the time reduction state ends (see S134 described later).

  In addition, the “suddenly changing big hit” is allowed as many times as the number of times the big winning opening is released (two times of 0.1 second opening in this embodiment) as compared with the “stable changing big hit” or the “normal big hit”. It is a big hit. That is, in the case of "suddenly changing probability big hit", it is controlled to a big hit gaming state of two rounds. Then, in the present embodiment, after the two rounds of the jackpot game state, the state is shifted to the probable change state (in the present embodiment, the state is shifted to the probable change state and also to the time saving state. See S170 and S171 described later). ). Then, after shifting to the probable change state, the probable change state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see S134 described later).

  In addition, as described above, in the present embodiment, even in the case of "small hit", the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 second each time, which is the same as the big hit game state by "suddenly changing big hit". Is performed. 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 has been completed twice (described later). S147 to S151). By doing so, it is impossible to recognize whether it is "suddenly changing big hit" or "small hit", and the interest of the game is improved.

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1, and correspond to “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, and “sudden probable big hit” (big hit type determination value). ) Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 103 determines the type of the jackpot as the type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a fluctuation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern determination table 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 number 3) for variation pattern determination according to a jackpot type, a game state, or the like. is there. When the value of the extracted random 3 (1 to 997) matches the data (determination value) assigned to each variation pattern, the CPU 103 changes the variation pattern to a pattern corresponding to the determination value of the matched variation pattern. decide. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the ratio of the determination value assigned to each variation pattern is shown. For example, when it is determined that the variable display result is “out” in the normal gaming state (“out” field in FIG. 6), the determination value corresponding to the value of random 3 (1 to 997) is determined. Of these, 50% are set in the fluctuation pattern “non-reach out of range”. In other words, in the example shown in FIG. 6, the values set in the variation pattern determination table are as follows: the variable display result is "out", "out (time saving)", "normal big hit / probable change big hit" or "sudden positive change big hit / In the case of “small hit”, the ratio determined by the associated variation pattern is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 6, for example, when it is determined that the variable display result is “out” in the normal game state (“out” field in FIG. 6), among the plurality of types of variation patterns, The rate of determination as “non-reach loss” is the highest, and the rate of “pseudo consecutive 3 super loss” is the lowest. Further, for example, in the case where it is determined that the variable display result is set to “out” in the time saving state (“outside (hours saving)” field in FIG. 6), unlike the “outside” field, The determination value is assigned so that the ratio of “reach non-reach loss” is not determined and the ratio of “reduced non-reach loss” is increased. With this setting, a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected in the time reduction state.

  If it is determined that the variable display result is “normal jackpot” or “probable jackpot” (the “normal jackpot / probable jackpot” field in FIG. 6), the variation pattern with the pseudo continuous effect The determination value is assigned such that the ratio determined as “per pseudo 3 consecutive supermarkets” is the highest, and the ratio determined as “per pseudo pseudo 1 normal” is lowest. In other words, in the “normal big hit / probable changing big hit” field, a variation pattern with a larger number of times of pseudo-run is likely to be selected among the variation patterns accompanying the pseudo-sequence effect. Therefore, in the pseudo consecutive production, the higher the number of pseudo consecutive productions, the higher the degree of expectation that the variable display result will be a big hit. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the fluctuation pattern with normal reach (normal out, pseudo-run 1 normal out, normal and per pseudo run 1 normal) is a fluctuation pattern with super reach (super out, pseudo run 2 super out). , The variable display result is more likely to be selected as "out" than in the case of "3 pseudo super runouts, super hits, 2 pseudo super runes and 3 super runes". Conversely, the fluctuation pattern with super reach (super out, pseudo-run 2 super out, pseudo run 3 super out, super per, pseudo run 2 super per and pseudo run 3 super per) is a fluctuation pattern with normal reach (normal out , The pseudo-run 1 normal deviation, the normal hit and the pseudo-run 1 normal hit) are more likely to be selected when the variable display result is “normal big hit” or “probably variable big hit”. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern with super reach has a higher degree of expectation that the variable display result will be a big hit than the fluctuation pattern with normal reach.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 6, when it is determined that the variable display result is “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit” (the “suddenly probable big hit / small hit” field in FIG. 6), The fluctuation pattern is determined to be “special hit”.

  7 and 8 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100. In the examples shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of an effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 5 corresponding 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. 3, 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 fluctuation. Therefore, upon receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect display device 5 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 CPU 120 determines the display results of the effect symbols in response to receiving the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), and thus 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 change designation command) indicating that variable display (change) 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 effect symbol is ended and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the symbol determination designation command, it ends variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol and derives and displays the display result.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure restoration designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is restarted. The game control microcomputer 100 transmits a power failure recovery designation command when data is stored in the backup RAM when power supply to the gaming machine is started, otherwise, the initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

  The command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (winning-time determination result designation command) indicating the content of the winning-time determination result. In the present embodiment, in the prize-winning determination process (see FIG. 14) described later, the game control microcomputer 100 determines which variation pattern will be at the time of the start winning. Then, a value for designating a fluctuation pattern as a determination result is set in the EXT data of the winning-time determination result designation result command, and control (transmission setting) for transmitting to the effect control CPU 120 is performed.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing an example of the content of the winning determination result designation command. As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, a value is set in the EXT data according to which variation pattern is determined at the time of the start winning, and a winning determination result designation command is transmitted. For example, when it is determined that the fluctuation pattern is "shortened non-reach loss" at the time of starting winning in the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, a winning determination in which EXT data is set to "01 (H)" is made. The result specification command is sent. Further, for example, when it is determined that the fluctuation pattern is “special hit” at the time of starting winning in the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the winning determination in which EXT data is set to “13 (H)” is performed. The result specification command is sent.

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

  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). The big hit start specifying command includes a big hit start 1 specifying command, a big hit start specifying 2 specifying command, and a small hit / suddenly variable big hit start specifying command according to the type of big hit. Note that the game control microcomputer 100 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for designating the start of a sudden change 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) indicating that the large winning opening is open at the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (specifying command after opening the special winning opening) indicating the closing of the special winning opening at the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 1 designation command: ending 1 designation command) for displaying a jackpot end screen, that is, designating the end of the jackpot game and designating that it was a normal jackpot. is there. The command A302 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 2 designation command: an ending 2 designation command) for displaying a jackpot end screen, that is, designating the end of the jackpot game and designating that the jackpot has been a variable jackpot. is there. 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 command: Ending 3 designation command). Note that the game control microcomputer 100 may be configured to transmit an ending specification command for sudden change big hit end specification when suddenly a big hit, but not to transmit an ending specification command when small hit. Good.

  The command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is the normal state. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time saving state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is the time saving state (not including the probable change state). The command B002 (H) is an effect control command (probable change state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is the probable change state.

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

  When the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main substrate 11, the effect control CPU 120 changes to the contents shown in FIGS. Accordingly, the display state of the effect display device 5 is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the sound control board 13.

  For example, the microcomputer 100 for game control designates the variation pattern of the effect symbol each time a special winning symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B due to a winning start. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the effect control CPU 120.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control command has a two-byte configuration, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification) and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of 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.

  In addition, as a method of transmitting the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 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 CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 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. 7 and FIG. 8, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A in a variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The effect display that can be used in common with the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the change of the second special symbol on the symbol display device 4B, and performs the effect along with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling production components such as the device 5, it is possible to prevent the number of types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 to the production control CPU 120 from increasing.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the special symbol process (S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) mounted on the main board 11. As described above, in the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start-up switch passing process (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S310 is performed. If the first starting port switch 22A or the second starting port switch 22B is not turned on, any one of S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processing of S300 to S310 is as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (S300): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. When the game control microcomputer 100 is ready to start the variable display of the special symbol, the microcomputer 100 checks the number of stored numeric data stored in the number-of-holding storage buffer (the total number of holding storages). The number of stored numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total reserved 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 S301. The big hit flag is reset when the big hit game ends.

  Variation pattern setting processing (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, 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 S302.

  Display result designation command transmission processing (S302): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. The control (transmission setting) for transmitting the display result designation command to the effect control CPU 120 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to S303.

  Special symbol change processing (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 S301 times out, that is, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to S304. Update to the corresponding value (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop processing (S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is stopped and the stopped symbol is derived and displayed. Further, control (transmission setting) for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 is performed. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S305 (5 in this example). If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to S308 (8 in this example). 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 S300. The effect control CPU 120 controls the effect display device 5 to stop the effect symbols when the symbol control designation command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received.

  Big win opening processing (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 82 is driven to open the special winning opening. The execution time of the special winning opening process is set by a timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (6 in this example) corresponding to S306. 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.

  Big winning opening process (S306): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. The control (transmission setting) for transmitting the effect control command of the round display during the big hit game state to the effect control CPU 120 and the process of confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening are performed. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S305 (5 in this example). When all rounds have been completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S307 (7 in this example).

  Big hit end processing (S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the effect control CPU 120 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. In addition, 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 S300.

  Pre-small hit release processing (S308): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the small hit opening pre-processing, control for opening the big 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 82 is driven to open the special winning opening. Further, 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 S309. Note that the small hit pre-open processing is executed for each round, but when starting the first round, the small hit pre-open processing is also processing for starting a small hit game.

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

  Small hit end processing (S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. The control for making the effect control CPU 120 perform display control for notifying the player of the end of the small hitting game state is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the starting port switch passage processing in S312. In the starting port switch passage processing, the CPU 103 first checks whether or not the first starting port switch 22A is on (S1211). If the first starting port switch 22A is not on, the flow shifts to S1222. If the first startup port switch 22A is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved storage for counting the first reserved storage number). It is checked whether the value of the number counter is 4) (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process moves to S1222.

  If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increases the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (S1213) and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. One is increased (S1214). In addition, the CPU 103 stores the order of winning in the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening in the holding storage specifying information storage area (holding specific area) in an area corresponding to the value of the total holding storage number counter. , Data indicating “first” is set (S1215).

  In the present embodiment, when the first starting port switch 22A is turned on (that is, when a game ball is started in the first starting winning port), data indicating "first" is set, and the second data is set. When the starting port switch 22B is turned on (that is, when the game ball is started and won in the second starting winning port), data indicating "second" is set. For example, the CPU 103 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first starting port switch 22A is turned on in the hold storage specifying information storage area (hold hold specific area), When the second starting port switch 22B is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating "second". In this case, if there is no corresponding pending storage, 00 (H) is set in the pending storage specifying information storage area (pending specific area).

  FIG. 13A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (reserved specific area). As shown in FIG. 13A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total pending storage counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 13A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 13A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total number of held storage counters is secured in the reserved specific area, and the first start winning opening or the second start winning port is set. Based on the winning in the starting winning opening, data indicating "first" or "second" is set in the winning order. Accordingly, the order of winning the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is stored in the hold specific information storage area (hold specific area). Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 102.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 104 and a counter for generating a software random number and storing them in a storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 13B) (see FIG. 13B). S1216). In the process of S1216, a random R (a random number for jackpot determination) as a hardware random number and a random number for a jackpot type determination (random 1 and a random number for random pattern determination (random 3)) as a software random number are extracted and stored in a storage area. In addition, instead of extracting the random number for random determination (random 3) in the start-up switch passing process (at the time of winning a prize) and storing it in the storage area in advance, the change of the first special symbol is started. For example, in the variation pattern setting process to be described later, the game control microcomputer 100 extracts a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3). You may make it extract directly.

  FIG. 13B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing a random number or the like corresponding to hold storage. As shown in FIG. 13B, 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 the present embodiment, the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer include a random R (hard hit determination random number) as a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) as a software random number, and a variation pattern. A random number for determination (random 3) is stored. Note that the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are formed in the RAM 102.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a prize-winning determination process in which a fluctuation display result and a fluctuation pattern when the fluctuation based on the detected start prize is subsequently executed are determined at the time of the start prize (S1217). Then, the CPU 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the first reserved storage number designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the value of the first reserved storage number counter, and then determines the result of the prize winning determination processing. Based on this, control (transmission setting) for transmitting the winning determination result designation command to the effect control CPU 120 is performed (S1218).

  Note that by executing the processing of S1218, in the present embodiment, regardless of the game state (whether the state is the high probability state or the high base state, or the state of the big hit game), the CPU 103 sets the first state. Every time a start winning is made in the starting winning opening, both the first reserved storage number designation command and the winning determination result designation command are transmitted to the effect control CPU 120.

  In the present embodiment, the change display of the first special symbol or the change display of the second special symbol is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game ball has won the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which any one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed with priority. For example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it is easy to start a winning in the second starting winning opening provided with the variable winning ball device 6B, and it is easy to accumulate the second holding memory, so that the fluctuation of the second special symbol is changed. The display may be executed with priority. In this case, the process of S1215 can be omitted, and the reserved storage specifying information storage area (reserved specific area) shown in FIG. Further, in this case, the CPU 103 determines a winning time based on the fact that the player is not in the high base state (when the time-saving flag is not set) and the jackpot is not being played, and the first starting winning opening is started. The processing (S1217) may be performed. That is, when the condition is not satisfied, the execution of the prize-winning determination process (S1217) is restricted, and a look-ahead effect for giving a notice that the display result of the specific variable display is a big hit or a super reach (the details will be described later) ) May not be executed. In the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, in a gaming state in which it is easy to start the winning in the second starting winning opening, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the starting winning in the first starting winning opening is displayed. In some cases, it may be postponed, so that even if the pre-reading effect is executed, a state may occur in which the variable display of the notice object is not easily executed. However, by restricting the execution of the winning determination process (S1217), it is possible to prevent the first starting winning opening from executing the prefetching effect based on the start winning, and such a state can be avoided. it can. In addition, by limiting the prize-winning determination processing during the high base state or the big hit game, it is possible to prevent the game from being played in a state in which it is possible to recognize that the hold memory for the big hit is stored. Whether or not a big hit game is being performed is confirmed by, for example, a value of a special symbol process flag. In that case, the CPU 103 determines that the big hit game is being played when the value of the special symbol process flag is any one of 5 to 7. Also, for example, the game control microcomputer 100 always performs a prize-winning determination process, and the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the game is in a high base state or a big hit game, and performs a pre-reading effect. May be restricted.

  Next, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the second starting port switch 22B is on (S1222). If the second starting port switch 22B is not on, the processing is terminated. If the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved storage for counting the second reserved storage number). It is checked whether the value of the number counter is 4) (S1223). 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 103 increases the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (S1224), and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. One is increased (S1225). In addition, the CPU 103 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total number of reserved storage counters in the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area) (S1226).

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 104 and a counter for generating a software random number and storing them in a storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 13B) (see FIG. 13B). S1227). In the process of S1227, a random R (a random number for a jackpot determination) as a hardware random number, a random number for a jackpot type determination (random 1) and a random number for a fluctuation pattern determination (random 3) as software random numbers are extracted and stored. Stored in the area. In addition, instead of extracting the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the start-up switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and storing it in the storage area in advance, the random number is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may. For example, the game control microcomputer 100 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 103 executes a winning determination process (S1228). Then, the CPU 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the second reserved storage number designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the value of the second reserved storage number counter, and then determines the result of the prize winning determination processing. Based on this, control (transmission setting) for transmitting the winning determination result designation command to the effect control CPU 120 is performed (S1229).

  By executing the processing of S1229, in this embodiment, the CPU 103 determines whether the game state is the second state regardless of the game state (whether the state is the high probability state or the high base state, or the state of the big hit game). Every time a start winning is made in the start winning port, both the second reserved storage number designation command and the winning judgment result designation command are transmitted to the effect control CPU 120.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the winning determination processing in S1217 and S1218. In the prize-winning determination process, the CPU 103 first compares the random number (random R) for jackpot determination extracted in S1216 and S1227 with the jackpot determination value in the normal state shown in the left column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not to perform (S220). In the present embodiment, at the timing of starting the change of the special symbol and the effect symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing to be described later, the big hit type is determined, and the change pattern is set in the change pattern setting processing. However, separately from that, at the timing when the game ball starts to win in the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, before the fluctuation display based on the starting winning is started, the winning determination is made. By executing the processing, it is confirmed in advance which variation pattern will be obtained. By doing so, the fluctuation pattern is predicted in advance before the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is executed, and as described later, based on the determination result at the time of winning, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether a big hit or a super reach is generated. Perform a look-ahead effect that gives notice of what will happen.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (N in S220), the CPU 103 checks whether or not the probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is the probability change state is set. (S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 103 compares the random number (random R) for jackpot determination extracted in S1216 and S1227 with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is checked whether they match (S222). It should be noted that a plurality of variable displays may be executed between the time when it is determined whether or not the variable state is in the probable change state in S221 at the time of the start winning and the time when the variable display based on the start winning is actually started. is there. For this reason, the game state has changed between the time when it is determined in S221 whether or not the winning change has occurred at the time of the start winning prize and the time when the fluctuation display based on the start winning prize is actually started (for example, before the start of the fluctuation). When the probability change hit occurs, the normal state changes to the probability change state.). Therefore, the gaming state determined in S221 at the time of the start winning prize and the gaming state determined at the start of the change (see S61 described later) do not always match.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of the probability change (N in S222), the CPU 103 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1227 with FIG. It compares with the small hit determination value shown in (C) and confirms whether or not they match (S223). In this case, if there is a start winning in the first starting winning opening (in the case where the winning determination process (see S1217) is performed in the starting-port switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), the CPU 103 proceeds to FIG. ) Is determined to match with the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. In addition, when there is a start winning in the second starting winning opening (when executing the winning-time determination process (see S1228) in the starting-port switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), the small win shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in the hit determination table (for the second special symbol).

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in S223), the CPU 103 performs a process of determining the current gaming state (S224). In the present embodiment, in S224, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state is the probable change state or the time saving state (specifically, whether or not the time saving flag is set). It should be noted that a plurality of variable displays are executed during a period from the confirmation of whether or not the variable state or the time saving state is established in S224 at the time of the start winning, to the start of the variable display based on the start winning. there is a possibility. For this reason, the game state has changed between the time when it is determined in S224 whether the state is the probable change state or the time saving state at the time of the start winning, and the time when the fluctuation display based on the start winning is actually started (for example, If a certain-variable big hit occurs before the start of the change, the normal state is changed to the certain-change state.) Therefore, the gaming state determined in S224 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of the change (see S61 described later) do not always match.

  Then, the CPU 103 selects a field of the fluctuation pattern determination table according to the determination result of S224 (S225). Specifically, when the CPU 103 determines that the gaming state is the probable change state or the time reduction state, the CPU 103 selects the “missing (time reduction)” field of the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. When it is determined that the gaming state is the normal state, the "outside" field of the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y in S223), the CPU 103 selects the "suddenly probable big hit / small hit" field in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. (S226).

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the big hit determination value in S220 or S222, the CPU 103 determines the big hit type based on the big hit type determination random number (random 1) extracted in S1216 and S1227. (S227). In this case, if there is a start winning in the first starting winning opening (when executing the winning-time determination process (see S1217) in the starting-port switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), the CPU 103 proceeds to FIG. ) Is used to determine whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “sudden positive big hit”. In addition, when there is a start winning in the second starting winning opening (when executing the winning-time determination process (see S1228) in the starting-port switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), the big hit shown in FIG. Using the type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b, it is determined whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probably variable big hit” or “sudden positive big hit”.

  Then, the CPU 103 selects a field of the fluctuation pattern determination table according to the type of the big hit determined in S227. (S228). Specifically, when the CPU 103 determines “normal big hit” or “probable changing big hit”, the CPU 103 selects the “normal big hit / probable changing big hit” field of the fluctuation pattern determination table. If it is determined to be "sudden probability big hit", the "sudden probability big hit / small hit" field of the fluctuation pattern determination table is selected.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines a variation pattern using the variation pattern determination table fields set in S225, S226, and S228 and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) extracted in S1216 and S1227 (S229).

  Then, the CPU 103 performs a process of setting the determined fluctuation pattern in the winning-time determination result designation command (S230). Specifically, the CPU 103 sets one of the values “00 (H)” to “51 (H)” as shown in FIG. 9 at the time of winning, depending on which variation pattern is determined in S229. A process for setting the EXT data of the determination result designation command is performed.

  For example, when there is a start winning in the first starting winning opening (when executing the winning-time determination process (see S1217A) in the starting-port switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), the “non-reach loss” is determined in S229. If it is determined that the pattern becomes a fluctuation pattern, a process of setting “02 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command including the MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. If it is determined in S229 that the variation pattern type is “pseudo consecutive 3 super hits”, “12 (H)” is added to the EXT data of the prize-winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)”. Is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern is determined using the same variation pattern determination table even when the number of pending storages differs, but a different variation pattern determination table may be used according to the number of pending storages. In this case, irrespective of the number of stored memories, for example, it is determined from a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (or a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern type) whether or not a fluctuation pattern accompanies a normal reach, a super reach, or the like. The prize-winning-time determination result designation command may be transmitted based on the command, or it may be determined that a specific variation pattern (for example, a variation pattern for performing a specific reach effect or a variation pattern for a specific number of pseudo-repetitions) is obtained. At this time, a prize-time determination result designation command indicating the determination result may be transmitted. Further, for example, it may be determined whether or not the display result is a “normal big hit” or a “probable change big hit”, and a winning-time determination result designation command indicating the determination result may be transmitted.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total number of reserved storages (S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total number of reserved storages is 0, the process ends.

  If the total reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 103 checks whether the first data among the data set in the reserved specific area (see FIG. 13A) is data indicating “first”. (S52). If the first data set in the reserved specific area is not the data indicating “first” (that is, the data indicating “second”) (N in S52), the CPU 103 sets the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating "second" is set in a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed on the special symbol or the special symbol process processing is being performed on the second special symbol (S54). If the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in S52), the CPU 103 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  By executing the processing of S52 to S54, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol is fluctuated or the second special symbol is displayed in accordance with the starting winning order in which the game ball has won the first starting winning port and the second starting winning port. The variable display of the special symbol is executed. In the present embodiment, when the first special winning symbol or the second special winning symbol is changed in accordance with the starting winning order in which the game ball has won the first starting winning port and the second starting winning port, the second special symbol is displayed. However, it may be configured such that either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed with priority. For example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority, it is checked in S52 whether or not the second reserved storage number in the second reserved storage number buffer is 1 or more. The process proceeds to S54, and if it is 0, the process proceeds to S53.

  Next, the CPU 103 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 102 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 103 sets each random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage number buffer. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage number buffer. In the random number buffer area of the RAM 102.

  Then, the CPU 103 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer by one, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 103 decrements the count value of the first reserved storage number counter by one 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 103 stores the first reserved storage buffer in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 102 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 number of reserved storages = n-1. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each of the numbers stored in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 102 in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n-1. Also, the CPU 103 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 the second reserved storage) = 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 matches the order of the summed suspended storage number = 1 to 8.

  In addition, when the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer is decremented by one in S56, the CPU 103 determines whether the first reserved display unit 25A or the second reserved storage unit 25A is based on the subtracted count value of the reserved storage number counter. Control for changing the display on the display unit 25B is also performed.

  Then, the CPU 103 stores the count value of the total pending storage number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (S57), and then reduces the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, the count value of the total pending storage counter is decremented by one (S58). The CPU 103 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 102.

  In addition, the CPU 103 controls (transmits) the transmission control command 120 for transmitting the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. Settings) (S59). In this case, when the value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the first reserved storage number designation command. When a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the second reserved storage number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is to be performed on the first starting winning opening, that is, “first” indicating that the process is to be performed on the first special symbol. Or the data indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second starting winning opening, that is, the data indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second special symbol. 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 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 103 reads out a random R (random hit determination random number) from the random number buffer area, and executes the big hit determination module. In this case, the CPU 103 extracts the jackpot determination random number extracted in S214A of the first starting port switch passing process and S214B of the second starting port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer. Read and perform big hit determination. The big hit determination module compares a predetermined big hit determination value or a small hit determination value (see FIG. 5) 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. In other words, it is a program for executing the processing of the big hit determination and the small hit determination.

  The big hit determination process is configured such that the probability of a big hit is higher when the game state is in the probable change state (high probability state) than in the non-probable change state (normal game state and time saving state). ing. More specifically, a large-hit jackpot determination table in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (a table in the ROM 101 in which numerical values on the right side of FIG. 5A are set) and a large-hit jackpot determination value A normal jackpot determination table (a table in the ROM 101 in which a numerical value on the left side in FIG. 5A is set) that is set to be smaller than the jackpot determination table is provided. Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the gaming state is the probable change state. When the gaming state is the probable change state, the CPU 103 performs a process of determining a big hit using the probable change time big hit determination table, and the game state is normally set. When the player is in the gaming state or the time saving state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, if the value of the random number for random determination (random R) matches any one of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol is to be a jackpot. When it is determined that a big hit is to be made (S61), the process proceeds to S71. 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 the stop symbol in the special symbol display device is a big hit symbol. But also.

  It should be noted that whether or not the current gaming 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 a probable big hit or sudden probable big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and when it is determined to be a big hit, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is ended and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Reset at the timing.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in S61), the CPU 103 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 5B and 5C). The small hit determination process is performed. That is, if the value of the random number for random determination (random R) matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol is to be a small hit. In this case, the CPU 103 checks the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and if 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. 5C. . If it is determined that the small hit is made (S62), the CPU 103 sets a small hit flag indicating that the small hit is made (S63), and proceeds to 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 S62), that is, if it is out of the range, the process directly proceeds to S75.

  In S71, the CPU 103 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 (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 103 selects the big hit type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 5D. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 103 selects the big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 103 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type corresponding to a value matching the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area (“normal jackpot”, “probable change”). "Big hit" or "suddenly variable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (S73). In this case, the CPU 103 extracts the jackpot type determination random number extracted in S214A of the first starting port switch passing process or S214B of the second starting port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first holding buffer or the second holding buffer. Is read, and the jackpot type is determined. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 5D and 5E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the probability that sudden change jackpots are suddenly selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 103 sets the data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 102 (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 103 determines a stop symbol of the special symbol (S75). More specifically, if neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-", which is a missing symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of the big hit symbols “1”, “3”, and “7” is determined as the special symbol stop symbol according to the big hit type determination result. In other words, if the jackpot type is determined to be "Suddenly probable big hit", "1" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol, and if it is determined to be "Normal jackpot", "3" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. However, when it is determined to be "probable change big hit", "7" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol "5" is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (S301) in the special symbol process process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 checks whether the big hit flag is set (S91). When the big hit flag is set, if the big hit type is the normal big hit or the probable big hit (Y in S92), the CPU 103 selects the “normal big hit / probable changing big hit” field of the fluctuation pattern determination table ( If the big hit type is not the normal big hit or the probable big hit (N in S92), the “suddenly big hit / small hit” field of the fluctuation pattern determination table is selected (S94). Then, control goes to a step S101.

  If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 103 checks whether the small hit flag is set (S93). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 103 selects the "suddenly probable big hit / small hit" field of the fluctuation pattern determination table (S96). Then, control goes to a step S101.

  If the small hit flag has not been set, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that it is in the time reduction state has been set (S97). The time reduction flag is set when the game state is shifted to the time reduction state (including when the game state is shifted to the probable change state), and reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is determined to be a normal jackpot, a probable big hit or a sudden change big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and the timing of reducing the number of working hours and the fluctuation of the special symbol when the big hit is determined It is reset at the timing when the display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. If the time reduction flag is set (Y in S97), the CPU 103 selects the "outside (time reduction)" field of the fluctuation pattern determination table (S98). Then, control goes to a step S101.

  If the time reduction flag has not been set (N of S97), the CPU 103 selects the "outside" field of the fluctuation pattern determination table (S99). Then, control goes to a step S101.

  Next, the CPU 103 reads out the random number 3 (the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern) from the random number buffer area (the first storage buffer or the second storage buffer) (S101), and selects it in the processing of S93, S94, S96, S98 or S99. The variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types by referring to the field of the variation pattern determination table (S102).

  Next, the CPU 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting an effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (S103). Further, the CPU 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the symbol change designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control CPU 120 (S104).

  Also, the change of the special symbol is started (S105). For example, a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process of S33 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern is set in the fluctuation time timer formed in the RAM 102 (S106). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S107).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the change of the special symbol, and sends the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Control for deriving and displaying a stop symbol is performed (S131). In addition, when data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the change of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is ended, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When the data is set, the change of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is ended. Further, control (transmission setting) for transmitting the symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 is performed (S132). If the big hit flag has not been set, the process shifts to S140 (S133).

  If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 103, if set, resets the probability change flag indicating that it is in the probable change state and the time reduction flag that indicates that it is in the time reduction state (S134). Control (transmission setting) for transmitting the jackpot start designation command to the CPU 120 is performed (S135). Specifically, when the type of the big hit is the normal big hit, the big hit start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the type of the big hit is the probable big hit, a big hit start 2 designation command is transmitted. If the type of big hit is sudden change big hit, a small hit / sudden change big hit start designation command is transmitted. Whether the type of the big hit is the normal big hit, the probability big hit or the sudden big hit is determined based on the big hit type data stored in the RAM 102 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). .

  The CPU 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the normal state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (S136).

  Further, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, a time for notifying the occurrence of the big hit in the effect display device 5) is set in the big hit display time timer (S137). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of a normal big hit or a probable change big hit, and 2 times in the case of a sudden change big hit) is set to the big win opening counter (S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening pre-processing (S305) (S139).

  In S140, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not a probable change flag indicating a probable change state is set. If the probable change flag has not been set, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the time saving flag indicating that it is in the time saving state is set (S141). If the time reduction flag is set (that is, if control is performed only in the time reduction state without the probability change state), the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is set to − 1 (S142).

  Next, when the value of the time saving counter after subtraction becomes 0 (S144), the CPU 103 resets the time saving flag (S145). The CPU 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the normal state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (S146).

  Next, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (S147). If the small hit flag has been set, the CPU 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting a small hit / suddenly variable big hit start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (S148). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time for notifying the occurrence of the small hit in the effect display device 5) is set in the small hit display time timer (S149). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, two times) is set in the special winning opening number counter (S150). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit pre-processing (S308) (S151).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in S147), the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S152).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the big hit end process (S307) in the special symbol process process. In the big hit end processing, the CPU 103 checks whether or not a big hit end display timer is set (S160). If the big hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to S164. If the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (S161), and control (transmission setting) for transmitting the big hit end designation command is performed (S162). Here, if it is a normal big hit, a big hit end 1 designation command is transmitted, if it is a probability variable big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is transmitted, and if it is a sudden variation big hit, a small hit / sudden Send the command to specify the end of the jackpot. Then, a value corresponding to a display time corresponding to a time during which the big hit end display is being performed on the effect display device 5 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (S163), and the process is ended.

  In S164, the value of the big hit end display timer is decremented by one. Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether the big hit end display time has elapsed (S165). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in S165), the CPU 103 confirms whether the type of big hit is a probable big hit or a sudden change big hit (S166). It should be noted that whether or not it is a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit is specifically determined by checking whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "02" to "03". Can be determined. If it is neither a probable jackpot nor a sudden jackpot (ie, a normal jackpot), the CPU 103 sets a time reduction flag and shifts the gaming state to the time reduction state (S167). In addition, the CPU 103 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the number of times of saving time counter for counting the number of times of saving time (S168). Further, the CPU 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the time reduction state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (S169). Then, control goes to a step S173.

  If it is a probability change big hit or sudden change probability big hit, the CPU 103 sets the probability change flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability change state (S170). Further, the CPU 103 sets a time reduction flag (S171). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the probability change state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (S172). Then, control goes to a step S173.

  In the present embodiment, the time reduction flag set in S167 and S171 is also used to determine whether or not the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is lengthened or the number of times of opening is increased. In this case, specifically, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the time reduction flag is set when the variation display result of the ordinary symbol is a hit in the ordinary symbol process process (see S27), and is set. If so, control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B by lengthening the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. The time saving flag set in S167 and S171 is used to determine whether or not the fluctuation time of the special symbol is reduced.

  Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S173).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 starts execution of the main processing when the power is turned on. 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, 2 ms) of the effect control is performed (S701). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt processing. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S703), and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control processing, the effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command, and performs processing for storing a flag set and data according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). Next, effect control CPU 120 performs an effect control process (S705). In the effect control process process, the 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 5 is executed.

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

  20 to 21 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis processing (S704). The effect control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the received command buffer. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 checks the content of the command stored in the command receiving buffer.

  As the command receiving buffer, 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 configured by 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 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not a received command is stored in the command receiving buffer (S611). Whether or not it is stored 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 120 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (S612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (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 (S621), the effect control CPU 120 stores the variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (S622). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (S623).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (S625), the effect control CPU 120 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) in the RAM. It is stored in the display result designation command storage area (S626).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (S627), the effect control CPU 120 sets a confirmation command reception flag (S628).

  If the received production control command is the first reserved storage number designation command (S651), the production control CPU 120 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the first reserved storage number designation command in the first reserved storage number. Is stored in the first reserved storage number storage area (S652).

  If the received production control command is the second reserved storage number designation command (S654), the production control CPU 120 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the second reserved storage number designation command in the second reserved storage number. Is stored in the second reserved storage number storage area (S655).

  Next, if the received effect control command is any one of the prize time determination result designation commands (S664), the effect control CPU 120 determines the prize time determination result according to the received prize time determination result designation command as the prize time determination result. In the storage buffer, the data is stored in an area associated with the total number of reserved storages (S665), and a prefetch effect determination process is performed (S671).

  In this embodiment, the total number of reserved storages is the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area and the second reserved storage number stored in the second reserved storage number storage area. Is obtained by adding The first reserved storage number is updated in S652 after receiving the first reserved storage number designation command, and the second reserved storage number is updated in S655 after receiving the second reserved storage number command. The total pending storage number is also updated at the same timing. Also, the prize-winning-time determination result designation command is transmitted after transmitting the first reserved storage number designation command in S1218 of the startup opening switch passage processing, and transmitted after transmitting the second reserved storage number designation command in S1228. Is done. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 receives the prize-winning-time determination result designation command after updating the total number of pending storages. In the process of S665, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, the data of the second byte of the prize-winning determination result designation command in a storage area associated with the total number of reserved storages in the prize-winning determination result buffer. This is because the winning determination result is specified by the data (EXT data) of the second byte of the winning determination result specifying command (see FIG. 9). The data set in the prize-winning determination result buffer is sequentially deleted in the effect symbol change start process (such as the timing at which the process of S801 is executed), which will be described later, from the one set first.

  FIG. 21A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (winning-time determination result storage buffer) for storing the winning-time determination result as hold storage. As shown in FIG. 21A, in the present embodiment, eight storage areas associated with the total number of reserved storages are secured in the winning determination result storage buffer. In each of the storage areas, a prize-winning determination result, a prefetch target flag indicating that the target is a prepending effect target storage, a display mode flag indicating a display mode of the hold display, and a display mode change notification effect have been executed. And a display mode change notification flag indicating that the information has been stored.

  FIG. 21B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of an area (active display storage buffer) for storing the pending storage for performing the variable display as the consumption pending storage. An area (storage area 0) corresponding to one consumption hold storage is secured in the active display storage buffer. In this storage area 0, similarly to the prize-winning result storage buffer, a prize-winning result, a prefetch target flag indicating that the target is a prepending effect target hold storage, a display mode flag indicating a display mode of the hold display, and And a display mode change notification flag indicating that the display mode change notification effect has been executed, respectively, can be stored.

  When the prefetch target flag is set to “0”, it indicates that the hold storage is not a target of the prefetch effect, and when “1” is set, the hold memory is a target of the prefetch effect. It shows that. When the display mode flag is set to “0”, it indicates that the hold display corresponding to the hold storage is displayed in the normal mode (“○” in this embodiment), and “1”. Is set, it indicates that the hold display corresponding to the hold storage is displayed in a special mode (in this embodiment, six lines are drawn outside of “○”), and “ If “2” is set, it indicates that the hold display corresponding to the hold storage is displayed in the first special mode (in this embodiment, crosses are included in “○”), and “3” is displayed. Is set, it indicates that the hold display corresponding to the hold storage is displayed in the second special mode (in this embodiment, double crosses are included in “○”). When the display mode change notification flag is set to “0”, it indicates that the display mode change notification effect has not been executed yet, and when “1” is set, the display mode change notification effect has been set. Indicates that the notification effect has been executed.

  In addition, in the case where the variable display of any one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is configured to be executed with priority, in order to discriminate which winning-time determination result, First prize determination result storage buffer for storing a prize determination result at the time of starting prize at the first start winning opening, and second prize storing a prize determination result at the time of start prize at the second start winning opening. A determination result storage buffer may be prepared. In this case, it is sufficient that a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first prize-time determination result storage buffer. It is sufficient that the result storage buffer secures a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number. In this case, the EXT data of the received prize-time determination result designation command is stored in the first prize-time determination result storage buffer and the second prize-time determination result storage buffer. Note that the winning determination result storage buffer (the first winning determination storage buffer and the second winning determination storage buffer) may be formed in the RAM of the effect control CPU 120.

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 120 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (S683). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  Next, a prefetching effect will be described. The look-ahead effect is executed before the start of the variable display to be directed, and the variable display to be directed is a big hit or a specific change (for example, including a reach effect). It is a notice production that gives a notice. In the present embodiment, as a pre-reading effect, in the combined hold storage display unit 5D, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold memory) to be notified is different from the normal display mode (hereinafter, the normal mode). The effect displayed in the special mode or the first special mode or the second special mode is performed.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the prefetching effect determination processing. In the prefetch effect determination processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the prefetch target flag is set in the winning determination result storage buffer or the active display storage buffer, that is, whether the prefetch effect has already been executed. A determination is made (S67101). The prefetch target flag is set in S67105a described later. If the prefetch target flag is set in the winning determination storage buffer or the active display storage buffer, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to S67115a, and the prefetch target flag is stored in the winning determination result storage buffer and the active display storage buffer. If it is not set, the effect control CPU 120 extracts all past winning determination results stored in the winning determination storage buffer (except for the winning determination result indicated by the currently received winning determination command). (S67102).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not all of the extracted prize-winning determination results are determination results indicating “non-reach” (S67103). In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 determines in S67103 that the extracted prize-winning-time determination results all indicate that the fluctuation pattern is “shortened non-reach loss” or “non-reach loss” (specifically, It is determined whether it is “01 (H)” or “02 (H)” (see FIG. 9) (that is, it is confirmed whether or not the out-of-place variation without the reach).

  If all the prize-winning determination results extracted in S67103 are the determination results indicating “non-reach”, the production control CPU 120 shifts to S67104. On the other hand, when all of the extracted winning determination results are not determination results indicating “non-reach”, the production control CPU 120 shifts to S67115a. In other words, in the present embodiment, when there is a hold memory in which the variable display accompanied by the reach effect is performed, the prefetch effect is not executed based on the newly-received prize-time determination result designation command. In addition to the example shown in FIG. 22, even when there is a hold memory in which a variable display accompanied by a reach effect is performed, a prefetch effect is executed based on a newly received prize-time determination result designation command. You may.

  In S67104, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the latest prize-time determination result stored in the prize-time determination result storage buffer (the prize-time determination result indicated by the currently-received prize-time determination result designation command), and extracts the extracted prize time. Based on the determination result, it is determined whether or not to execute a prefetch effect (S67104).

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a prefetch effect using the look-ahead effect execution determination table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 23A is an explanatory diagram showing a look-ahead effect execution determination table. In the look-ahead effect execution determination table, a determination value corresponding to a determination item (“execute a look-ahead effect” or “do not execute a look-ahead effect”) is assigned to each prize-winning determination result. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the ratio of the assigned determination values is shown for simplification of the description. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned (“execute the look-ahead effect” or "Do not execute prefetching effect"). Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 23 (A), the numerical values corresponding to “execute the look-ahead effect” and “do not execute the look-ahead effect” in the determination result at the time of the prize are “execute the look-ahead effect” as the decision items. Or the ratio (%) at which “do not execute prefetching effect” is selected is shown.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the look-ahead effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 23A, the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 23B, the look-ahead effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 24, and FIG. In the look-ahead effect change timing determination table and the suggestive effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 26, the determination values are actually assigned, but the ratio of the assigned determination values is shown for simplification of the description. . Also, in S67106, S67107, S67108, S67110, and S67115, which will be described later, in which those tables are used, similarly to S67104, the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, the final display mode, the prefetch effect pattern, the change timing (the number of shifts), or the like. A random number for determining an effect mode of the suggested effect is extracted, and the item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned is determined.

  In S67104, the effect control CPU 120 executes the prefetch effect at a rate determined for each prize time determination result in the look-ahead effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 23A based on the extracted latest prize time determination result. Decide whether to do it. For example, when the prize-winning determination result indicates that “shortened non-reach loss”, the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the prefetch effect at a rate of 100%. Further, for example, when the winning determination result indicates that “pseudo consecutive 3 super hits”, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the prefetch effect at a rate of 99%.

  The characteristic feature of the look-ahead effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 23A is that the display result is smaller than when the display result is “out” (corresponding to the prize-winning determination result 1 to the prize-winning determination result 7). When the result is “normal jackpot” or “probable variable jackpot” (corresponding to the prize-winning judgment result of 8 to the prize-winning judgment result of 12), the judgment value is set such that the ratio of the prefetching effect is higher. It is set. Further, what is characteristic in the look-ahead effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 23A is that, even for the same display result, a reach effect with a high degree of expectation is performed (for example, super reach is performed than normal reach). The determination value is set so that the ratio of executing the prefetching effect is higher. By providing such a feature, when the look-ahead effect is executed, it is possible to increase the rate of occurrence of the jackpot in the variable display of the notice target compared to when the look-ahead effect is not executed. It is possible to increase the ratio of high-reach productions. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the prefetch effect is performed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 23 (A), it is determined that the pre-reading effect is to be executed at a rate of 1% even when the result of the winning determination is “non-reach loss”. In the case of "reach loss" or "non-reach loss"), it may not be determined to execute the prefetching effect. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 23A, a determination value (ratio) for determining whether or not to execute a prefetching effect is set for each variation pattern indicated by the prize-winning determination result. Judgment value (ratio) for determining whether or not to execute a look-ahead effect for each display result (for example, "missing", "normal big hit" or "probable big hit" or "sudden positive big hit" or "small hit") May be set.

  Next, when the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the prefetch effect (Y in S67105), the process proceeds to S67105a. On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute the pre-reading effect (N in S67105), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to S67115a.

  In S67105a, the effect control CPU 120 sets the prefetch target flag for specifying the hold display to be the target of the prefetch effect in the same storage area as the latest prize time determination result in the prize time determination result storage buffer (S67105a). ).

When the prefetch target flag is set, the process of S67101 is controlled so that the prefetch effect is not repeated. That is, in this embodiment, when the execution of the prefetch effect is determined in any of the hold displays, or when the consumption hold display is displayed in either the first special mode or the second special mode, It is controlled so as not to newly execute the prefetch effect. Therefore, since a plurality of hold displays or a hold display and a consumption hold display are prevented from being displayed simultaneously in the first special mode, the second special mode, or the special mode, any hold display / consumption hold display may be focused on. Or confusing the player.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 finally determines which display mode to display the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) to be notified in the combined hold storage display unit 5D in the pre-reading effect ( S67106). In this embodiment, a special mode, a first special mode, and a second special mode are provided in addition to the normal mode as the display mode of the hold display. However, as will be described later, the hold display displayed in the special mode changes from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode until the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the hold display is started. Is displayed. Therefore, in S67106, the final display mode in the addition suspension storage display unit 5D is determined to be either the first special mode or the second special mode. Hereinafter, the first special mode and the second special mode may be collectively referred to as special modes.

  FIG. 23B is an explanatory diagram illustrating a final display mode determination table. In S67106, the effect control CPU 120 determines which display mode is to be finally displayed on the combined suspension storage display unit 5D using the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 23B (hereinafter, also referred to as the final display mode). ). More specifically, the final display mode is determined based on the extracted latest winning mode determination result in the final display mode determination table at a rate determined for each winning mode determination result (display result of variable display). For example, when the result of the prize-winning determination indicates that the display result of the variable display is “outside” (corresponding to the prize-winning determination result 1 to the prize-winning determination result 7), the effect control CPU 120 , 80%, the final display mode is determined as the first special mode. Further, for example, when the prize-winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “normal big hit” or “probably variable big hit” (corresponding to a prize-winning judgment result of 8 to a prize-winning judgment result of 12) Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display mode as the second special mode at a rate of 80%.

  What is characteristic in the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 23B is that the display result is “come off” (corresponding to the prize-winning determination result 1 to the prize-winning determination result 7). When the result is “normal jackpot” or “probable change jackpot” (corresponding to the prize-winning judgment result of 8 to the prize-winning judgment result of 12), the ratio determined in the second special mode is determined to be higher. Value is set. With such a feature, when the hold display is displayed in the second special mode, the rate of occurrence of a big hit in the variable display of the notice target is higher than when the hold display is displayed in the first special mode. can do. Therefore, the degree of expectation of a big hit can be increased when displayed in the second special mode than in the first special mode, and in which display mode the suspended display is displayed when the pre-reading effect is executed Can be focused on.

  In the example shown in FIG. 23 (B), the final result is displayed for each of the display results indicated by the prize-winning determination result (“outside”, “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” or “sudden positive big hit” or “small hit”). Although a determination value (ratio) for determining the display mode is set, for example, similar to the look-ahead effect execution determination table in FIG. A determination value (ratio) for deciding may be set. By doing so, when the hold display is displayed in the second special mode, in addition to increasing the rate of occurrence of big hits in the variable display of the notice target, the rate of performing a reach effect with high expectation is performed Can also be higher.

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

  Next, effect control CPU 120 determines an effect pattern of a prefetch effect (hereinafter, also referred to as a prefetch effect pattern) (S67107).

  In this embodiment, a first look-ahead effect pattern and a second look-ahead effect pattern are provided as the look-ahead effect patterns. In the first look-ahead effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the change display (hold information) of the notice target is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode without being once displayed in the special mode. Note that the first look-ahead effect pattern is such that the hold display corresponding to the notice display variable display (hold information) is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode at the timing of the start winning, and the notice display variable display. At any shift timing until (hold information) is started, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) of the notice target is changed from the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode and displayed. And On the other hand, in the second look-ahead effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the change display of the notice object is displayed in a special mode at the timing of the start winning, and at any shift timing until the change display of the notice object is started, The display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode.

  The shift timing of the hold display means that the first hold memory in the prize time determination result storage buffer is read out and the first hold memory is erased from the prize time determination result storage buffer in the effect symbol variation start processing described later. Then, it is the timing to shift the remaining pending storages one by one (specifically, the timing when S1800 is executed). For example, when five hold memories are stored in the prize-winning result storage buffer, the first hold memory is erased at the shift timing, and the second hold memory is stored as the first hold memory. And the third storage is shifted to the second storage storage table, and the fourth storage is shifted to the third storage storage area. The storage is shifted and the reserved storage stored as the fifth storage is shifted to the fourth reserved storage area.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a look-ahead effect pattern determination table. In S67107, effect control CPU 120 determines a prefetch effect pattern based on the look-ahead effect pattern determination table and the total number of reserved storages. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the display result of the variable display indicated by the extracted latest winning time determination result is a hit (for example, “normal big hit”, “probable change big hit”, “sudden probable change big hit” or “small change big hit”. If the "winning" is determined (that is, the prize-winning determination result 8 is specified to the prize-winning determination result 13 is specified), the hit-time prefetching effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 24A is used. Then, the effect control CPU 120 compares the prefetch effect pattern with the first lookahead effect pattern and the second prefetch effect pattern at a rate determined for each total number of storages in the hit time prefetch effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. And decide on either.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the display result of the variable display indicated by the extracted latest winning determination result is “out” (that is, the winning determination result 1 is designated to the winning determination result 7 is designated). 24B, the out-of-read-ahead pre-production effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. Then, the effect control CPU 120 compares the prefetch effect pattern with the first lookahead effect pattern and the second prefetch effect pattern at a ratio determined for each of the total number of retained memories in the out-of-step prefetch effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. And decide on either.

  For example, the display result of the variable display indicated by the prize-winning determination result is a hit (for example, “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, “sudden positive big hit” or “small hit”), and the total number of stored storages is two. In some cases, the effect control CPU 120 determines the prefetch effect pattern to be the first prefetch effect pattern at a rate of 35% and the second prefetch effect pattern at a rate of 65%. Further, for example, when the display result of the variable display indicated by the prize-winning determination result is “outside” and the total number of stored memories is 2, the effect control CPU 120 sets the look-ahead effect pattern to a 65% ratio. Then, the second look-ahead effect pattern is determined at a rate of 35% for the first look-ahead effect pattern.

  What is characteristic in the look-ahead effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 24 is that the display result of the variable display is a hit (for example, “normal big hit”, , "Suddenly variable big hit" or "small hit"), the determination value is set so that the ratio determined as the second look-ahead effect pattern is higher. By providing such a feature, when a pre-reading effect is performed in the second pre-reading effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode at the time of starting winning, and then changed to a special mode and displayed) ), The prefetch effect in the first look-ahead effect pattern is performed (that is, the hold display is displayed in the special mode without being once displayed in the special mode). Can be increased. Further, when the display result of the variable display is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, the ratio of the final display mode being determined to the second special mode is high, so that the prefetch effect is performed in the second prefetch effect pattern. (That is, when the hold display is displayed in the special mode at the time of the start winning prize, and then changed to and displayed in the special mode), the hold display displayed in the special mode is a bigger hit than the first special mode. The rate of change to the second special mode having a high degree of expectation increases. Therefore, attention can be paid to which look-ahead effect pattern the look-ahead effect is executed. Further, when a prefetch effect is performed in the second prefetch effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in the special mode at the time of the start winning), the hold display displayed in the special mode is more expected than the first special mode. Since it is easy to change to the second special mode having a high degree, the sense of expectation can be increased and the entertainment interest of the game can be improved. Further, in this embodiment, the hold display displayed in the special mode is changed to the first special mode or the second special mode until the variable display corresponding to the hold display (hold information) is started. Therefore, the expectation can be maintained from the time when the hold display is displayed in the special mode to the time when the display is changed to the special mode.

  Also, what is characteristic in the look-ahead effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 24 is that, when the total number of reserved storages is 1, the determination value is set so as not to be determined as the second look-ahead effect pattern. In the present embodiment, in the second look-ahead effect pattern, the timing at which the hold display displayed in the special mode at the time of the start winning is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode and displayed is determined by the change of the notice target. This is an arbitrary shift timing until display is started. However, when the total number of storages to be held is 1 (that is, when only the hold display corresponding to the change display of the notice object is displayed), if the shift of the hold display is performed once, the change display of the notice object is supported. The suspended display will be deleted. Therefore, when the total number of reserved storages is one, it is not possible to change the display mode of the suspension display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target at the shift timing. Therefore, when the total number of reserved storages is 1, the determination value is set so as not to be determined as the second look-ahead effect pattern.

  In the present embodiment, in order to simplify the description, in the first look-ahead effect pattern, the timing at which the hold display is changed from the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode, In the effect pattern, the timing at which the hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode is displayed as an arbitrary shift timing until the variable display of the notice target is started. The timing is not limited to this, and another timing may be used. For example, the display mode may be changed at an arbitrary timing during the variable display (a period spanning one variable display or a plurality of variable displays) executed before the variable display of the notice target is started. In this case, for example, even when the total number of held storages is 1, the second look-ahead effect pattern can be determined, and the hold display is displayed in a special mode at the time of starting winning, corresponding to the hold display (hold information). The display may be changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode before the variable display is started.

  In the example shown in FIG. 24, when the display result indicated by the prize-winning determination result is a hit (for example, “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, “sudden positive big hit” or “small hit”) and “miss” Although the look-ahead effect pattern determination table corresponding to the case is provided, for example, even if the display result is a hit, the case of "normal big hit" or "probable big hit", and "sudden probable big hit" or " In the case of "small hit", a look-ahead effect pattern determination table may be provided to determine any of the look-ahead effect patterns at different rates. Further, for example, similarly to the look-ahead effect execution determination table of FIG. 23A, a look-ahead effect pattern determination table for determining any one of the look-ahead effect patterns at a different ratio is provided for each of the fluctuation patterns indicated by the winning-time determination result. You may do so. By doing so, when the look-ahead effect is executed in the first look-ahead effect pattern, a reach effect with a high degree of expectation is performed, in addition to increasing the rate of occurrence of a big hit in the variable display of the notice target. The percentage can also be higher.

  When the prefetch effect pattern is determined, the effect control CPU 120 determines a change timing (in this example, the number of shifts of the hold display) for changing the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the fluctuating display (hold information) to be notified, The determined change timing (shift count) is set in a shift count counter for specifying the change timing (shift count) (S67108). In the present embodiment, the timing at which the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) of the notice target changes is a shift timing of an arbitrary hold display. Therefore, by determining the change timing (the number of shifts), it is determined at what timing the shift is performed with respect to the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be notified at which timing the display mode is changed. For example, if the change timing (the number of shifts) is determined to be 2, the display mode of the suspended display is changed at the timing when the second shift is performed with respect to the suspended display corresponding to the variable display to be notified.

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing a change timing determination table. In S67108, the effect control CPU 120 determines the change timing (number of shifts) of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target based on the change timing determination table and the total number of hold storages. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the display result of the variable display indicated by the extracted latest winning time determination result is a hit (for example, “normal big hit”, “probable change big hit”, “sudden probable change big hit” or “small change big hit”. FIG. 25A shows a case where the prefetch effect pattern determined in S67107 is the first look-ahead effect pattern. The hit first first look-ahead effect change timing determination table is used. Then, the effect control CPU 120 changes the suspended display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target at a rate determined for each total suspended memory number in the hit first prefetching effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. The timing (the number of shifts) is determined to be any of 0 (at the time of winning) to 7.

  In the example shown in FIG. 25, the fact that the change timing (the number of shifts) is 0 means that the hold display is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode at the timing of the start winning. When the hold display is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode at the timing of the start winning prize, for example, it is realized by displaying a new hold display from the beginning in the first special mode or the second special mode. Alternatively, the new hold display may be realized by temporarily displaying the new hold display in the normal mode and then immediately changing the display to the first special mode or the second special mode.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the display result of the variable display indicated by the extracted latest winning determination result is “out” (that is, when the winning determination result 1 is designated to the winning determination result 7 is designated), When the look-ahead effect pattern determined in S67107 is the first look-ahead effect pattern, the first look-ahead effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 25B is used. Then, effect control CPU 120 changes the suspended display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target at a rate determined for each total suspended storage number in the out-of-office first look-ahead effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 25 (B). The timing (the number of shifts) is determined to be any of 0 (at the time of winning) to 7.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 receives the display result of the variable display indicated by the extracted latest winning determination result (for example, “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, “sudden positive big hit” or “small hit”). (That is, in the case where the prize-winning determination result 8 is specified to the prize-winning determination result 13 is specified). 2. Use the look-ahead effect change timing determination table. Then, the effect control CPU 120 changes the suspension display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target at a rate determined for each total suspension storage number in the hit second prefetching effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. The timing (the number of shifts) is determined to be any of 0 (at the time of winning) to 7.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the display result of the variable display indicated by the extracted latest winning determination result is “out” (that is, when the winning determination result 1 is designated to the winning determination result 7 is designated), When the look-ahead effect pattern determined in S67107 is the second look-ahead effect pattern, the out-of-office second look-ahead effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 25D is used. Then, effect control CPU 120 changes the suspended display corresponding to the fluctuating display of the advance notice at a rate determined for each total suspended storage number in the out-of-office second prefetching effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 25 (D). The timing (the number of shifts) is determined to be any of 0 (at the time of winning) to 7.

  For example, when the hit first first look-ahead effect change timing determination table is used, if the total number of reserved memories is 3, the effect control CPU 120 sets the change timing (the number of shifts) to 0 (winning) at a rate of 50%. ), The change timing (the number of shifts) is determined to be 1 at a rate of 30%, and the change timing (the number of shifts) is determined to be 2 at a rate of 20%. In addition, when the out-of-office first look-ahead effect change timing determination table is used, if the total number of retained memories is 3, the effect control CPU 120 sets the change timing (shift count) to 0 (winning) at a rate of 20%. ), The change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 1 at a rate of 30%, and the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 2 at a rate of 50%.

  Further, for example, when the hit second second look-ahead effect change timing determination table is used, if the total number of stored memories is 3, the effect control CPU 120 sets the change timing (the number of shifts) to 1 at a rate of 30%. And the change timing (the number of shifts) is determined to be 2 at a rate of 70%. Also, when using the out-of-office second look-ahead effect change timing determination table, if the total number of reserved memories is 3, the effect control CPU 120 determines the change timing (the number of shifts) to be 1 at a rate of 70%. Then, the change timing (the number of shifts) is determined to be 2 at a rate of 30%.

  The characteristic feature of the look-ahead effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 25 is that the display result of the fluctuating display is more successful in the case of the first look-ahead effect pattern than in the case where the display result of the fluctuating display is “out”. The determination value is set so that, for example, in the case of "normal big hit", "probable big hit", "sudden positive big hit" or "small hit", the rate of determining the change timing with a smaller number of shifts is higher. That is being done. With such a feature, when the prefetch effect is performed in the first prefetch effect pattern (ie, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode without being once displayed in the special mode), the hold display is performed. Is changed from the normal mode to the special mode with a smaller number of shifts, it is possible to increase the rate of occurrence of a hit in the display of the change of the notice target, and further, the change is displayed in the special mode at the time of the start winning (the number of shifts is 0). In this case, the rate of occurrence of the hit can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to give an interest to the timing at which the suspended display changes, and it is possible to enhance the interest in the game.

  The characteristic feature of the look-ahead effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 25 is that the display result of the fluctuating display is more successful in the case of the second look-ahead effect pattern than in the case where the display result of the fluctuating display is "out". The determination value is set so that, for example, in the case of "normal big hit", "probable big hit", "sudden positive big hit" or "small hit", the rate of determining the change timing with the larger number of shifts is higher. That is being done. By providing such a feature, when a prefetch effect is performed in the second prefetch effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode at the time of starting winning, and then changed to the special mode), When the reserved display of the special mode is changed to the special mode with a larger number of shifts (that is, after many shifts are performed), the rate of occurrence of a hit in the variable display of the notice target can be increased. In other words, as the period from when the hold display is displayed in the special mode to when the display is changed to the special mode is longer (that is, as the timing of the change is later), it is possible to increase the rate of occurrence of a hit in the variable display of the notice target. . Therefore, the hold display can be changed at a plurality of timings, and attention can be paid to the timing at which the hold display displayed in the special mode changes, thereby enhancing the entertainment of the game.

  In this embodiment, for the sake of simplicity, the timing for changing the display mode of the hold display is an arbitrary shift timing until the display of the change of the notice is started. When the display mode can be changed at an arbitrary timing until the start of the operation, for example, a plurality of types of change timing patterns that can specify the change timing (such as a specific shift timing or a specific variable display) are used. It is also possible to provide one of them according to the result of the winning determination.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 25, in the case of the first look-ahead effect pattern, the smaller the number of shifts (that is, the earlier the change timing), the more advantageous, and in the case of the second look-ahead effect pattern, the number of shifts is large. Is set to be more advantageous (that is, the later the change timing is), but in order to make it easier for the player to understand, for example, in the case of the first look-ahead effect pattern, the one with a larger number of shifts (that is, (Slower timing) may be set to be advantageous. Also, for example, in the case of the second look-ahead effect pattern, it may be set so that the smaller the number of shifts (that is, the earlier the change timing), the more advantageous.

  In the example shown in FIG. 25, when the display result indicated by the prize-winning determination result is a hit (for example, “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, “sudden positive big hit” or “small hit”), “miss” Although the look-ahead effect pattern determination table corresponding to the case is provided, for example, even if the display result is a hit, the case of "normal big hit" or "probable big hit" and the case of "sudden probable big hit" or " In the case of "small hit", a change timing determination table may be provided for determining any change timing (shift count) at a different rate. Further, for example, similarly to the look-ahead effect execution determination table of FIG. 23A, a change timing determination table that determines a change timing (shift number) at a different rate for each of the fluctuation patterns indicated by the winning-time determination result. May be provided. By doing so, according to the change timing of the hold display corresponding to the change display of the notice target, the rate of occurrence of a big hit in the change display of the notice target is changed, and the rate of reach production with high expectation is performed Can also be different.

  In the present embodiment, the second look-ahead effect pattern exemplifies a mode in which a new hold display is displayed in a special mode at the timing of the start winning, but the present invention is not limited to this. At the timing of the start prize, the hold display is displayed in the normal mode, the display mode of the hold display is changed from the normal mode to the special mode at an arbitrary timing thereafter, and the display mode of the hold display is changed to the special mode at an arbitrary later timing. May be changed to a special mode. The hold display displayed in the normal mode may be changed to the special mode at the shift timing of the hold display, or may be changed to the special mode by the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B by the player. good.

  When the change timing (the number of shifts) is determined, if the look-ahead effect pattern determined in S67107 is the second look-ahead effect pattern (Y in S67109), the effect effect is performed at the change timing of the hold display. Is determined (S67110). In the present embodiment, a suggestion effect indicating that the display mode of the hold display changes can be executed at the shift timing. The suggestion effect is executed in one of a first effect mode and a second effect mode described later. In S67110, the effect mode of the suggested effect executed at the change timing of the hold display is determined to be one of a first effect mode and a second effect mode described later.

  In the present embodiment, the hold display changes to the first special mode or the second special mode at different rates according to the effect mode of the suggested effect. Specifically, when the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect mode, the rate at which the hold display changes to the first special mode is high, and when the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode, the hold indication is changed. The rate at which the display changes to the second special mode is high. Therefore, it is suggested that the display mode of the hold display is changed by the execution of the suggestion effect, and which special mode is likely to change according to which effect mode the suggestion effect is performed. It is suggested. Although the details will be described later, the suggestion effect is also executed at a shift timing other than the change timing of the hold display. Therefore, in order to distinguish them, a suggestive effect performed at the timing of the change of the hold display is also referred to as a suggestive effect (success pattern), and a suggestive effect performed at a shift timing other than the change timing of the hold display (passing effect). Pattern). In the present embodiment, the first effect mode and the second effect mode are executed for both the suggestion effect (success pattern) and the suggestion effect (passing pattern). Therefore, the rate at which the display mode of the hold display changes may differ according to the effect mode of the suggested effect.

  FIG. 26A is an explanatory diagram showing a suggested effect mode determination table. In S67110, the effect control CPU 120 uses the suggested effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 26A to determine the effect mode (suggested effect type) of the suggested effect performed at the change timing of the hold display in the first effect mode and the second effect mode. Determined from production style

  The first effect mode in the present embodiment is an effect in which a display control in which a black arrow flies from the right side of the display area is performed on the effect display device 5, and the second effect mode is an effect in the effect display device 5. This is an effect in which display control in which a white arrow flies from the right side of the display area is performed.

  In addition, in the first effect mode and the second effect mode that are performed at the timing of the change of the suspended display, display control is performed in which an arrow is inserted into the suspended display whose display mode finally changes.

  Specifically, when determining the production mode of the suggested effect performed at the timing of the change of the hold display using the suggested effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 26A, based on the extracted latest winning time determination result. At a rate determined for each prize-winning determination result (display result of variable display), the effect mode (suggested effect type) is determined to be either the first effect mode or the second effect mode. For example, when the result of the prize-winning determination indicates that the display result of the variable display is “outside” (corresponding to the prize-winning determination result 1 to the prize-winning determination result 7), the effect control CPU 120 , The suggested effect type is determined to be the first effect mode at a rate of 80%, and the suggested effect type is determined to be the second effect mode at a rate of 20%.

  Further, for example, when the prize-winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “normal big hit” or “probably variable big hit” (corresponding to a prize-winning judgment result of 8 to a prize-winning judgment result of 12) Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines the suggested effect type as the first effect mode at a rate of 20%, and determines the suggested effect type as the second effect mode at a rate of 80%. Further, for example, when the result of the prize-winning determination indicates that the display result of the variable display is “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit” (corresponding to the prize-winning determination result 13 designation), the effect control The CPU 120 determines the suggested effect type as the first effect mode at a rate of 50%, and determines the suggested effect type as the second effect mode at a rate of 50%.

  Paying attention to the first effect mode and the second effect mode shown in FIG. 26 (A), when the display result is “losing” (corresponding to the prize-winning judgment result 1 to the prize-winning judgment result 7), it is suggested. When the effect type is set to be lower in the second effect mode than in the first effect mode, and the display result is “normal big hit” or “probable variable big hit” (prize-winning judgment result) (From 8 designations to 12 prize-winning determination results), the ratio in which the suggested effect type is determined in the second effect mode is set higher than the ratio in which the suggested effect type is determined in the first effect mode.

  That is, in the present embodiment, in the first effect mode and the second effect mode, the color of the arrow flying from the right side of the display area is white (second effect mode) than when the arrow is black (first effect mode). ) Is set so that the display result is more likely to be “normal big hit” or “probably big hit”.

  In the suggested effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 26 (A), when the display result is “sudden probability change big hit” or “small hit” (corresponding to the prize-winning judgment result 13 designation), the first effect mode is determined. The rate at which it is performed is the same (50%) as the rate determined in the second effect mode, and when the display result is “out of place” (corresponding to the prize-winning judgment result 1 to the prize-winning judgment result 7). When the ratio is determined to be lower than the ratio determined in the first effect mode, and the display result is “normal jackpot” or “probable variable jackpot” (corresponding to a prize-winning judgment result of 8 to a prize-winning judgment result of 12) Is set higher than the ratio determined in the first effect mode.

  Further, when the display result is “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit” (corresponding to designation of the prize-winning judgment result 13), the ratio determined in the second effect mode is when the display result is “losing” ( When the prize-winning judgment result 1 designation to the prize-judgment judgment result 7 designation) are set higher than the ratio determined in the second effect mode, and the display result is "normal big hit" or "probable variable big hit" (Corresponding to the designation of the prize-winning judgment result 8 to the prize-winning judgment result 12) is set lower than the ratio determined in the second effect mode.

  By providing such a feature, it is possible to foretell that when the suggested effect is executed in the first effect mode, the suggested effect is shifted at a higher rate than when the suggested effect is executed in the second effect mode. it can. In addition, when the suggested effect is executed in the second effect mode, it is possible to foresee that the “normal jackpot” or “probably variable jackpot” is at a higher rate than when the suggested effect is executed in the first effect mode. .

  In the present embodiment, when the display result of the variable display is “normal big hit” or “probable changing big hit”, as shown in FIG. 26 (A), it is determined that the suggested effect is easily executed in the second effect mode. The ratio is set, and as shown in FIG. 23B, the determined ratio is set so that the final display mode is easily determined to be the second special mode. On the other hand, when the display result of the variable display is “losing”, as shown in FIG. 26A, the determination ratio is set so that the suggested effect is easily executed in the first effect mode, and FIG. As shown in B), the determination ratio is set so that the final display mode is easily determined to be the first special mode. In other words, when the display result of the variable display is “normal jackpot” or “probable jackpot”, the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode because the final display mode of the hold display is high in the second effect mode. In this case, the rate at which the display mode of the hold display changes to the second special mode in which the degree of expectation that the display result is "normal big hit" or "probable variable big hit" is higher than in the first effect mode is higher. Therefore, it is possible to give diversity to the suggested effects, and it is possible to focus on which of the effect types the suggested effects are to be executed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 26 (A), each of the display results indicated by the determination result at the time of the prize ("outside", "normal big hit" or "probable big hit" or "sudden positive big hit" or "small hit") is suggested. Although the ratio for determining the effect mode of the effect is determined, for example, similar to the look-ahead effect execution determination table of FIG. 23A, the effect mode of the suggested effect for each variation pattern indicated by the prize-winning determination result. May be set to determine the determination value (ratio). By doing so, when the suggestion effect is performed in the second effect mode, in addition to increasing the rate of occurrence of the jackpot in the change display of the notice target, a change pattern having a high degree of expectation of the jackpot is also increased. The rate at which they are performed can be higher. In other words, when the fluctuation pattern indicated by the prize-winning determination result is a specific fluctuation pattern such as super reach, and when the fluctuation pattern is not a specific fluctuation pattern, the mode of the suggested effect is determined at a different ratio. Is also good.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26 (A), the number of game balls that can be obtained by the player is "normal big hit" or "probable big hit", and "normal big hit" or "probable big hit". In the case of "suddenly probable big hit" or "small hit" in which the number of game balls that the player can acquire is smaller than that of "big hit", the form of determining the mode of the suggested effect at a different rate is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and determines the mode of the suggested effect at a different ratio between the case of “probable jackpot” that shifts to the probability change state and the case of “normal jackpot” that does not shift to the probability change state. You may do it.

  In the present embodiment, the suggested effect is always executed at the shift timing when the display mode of the hold display changes, but the suggested effect may not be executed. In this case, the display mode of the hold display can be suddenly changed without being suggested by the suggestion effect, so that a sense of surprise can be enhanced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, two types of production modes of the first production mode and the second production mode are provided as the production mode of the suggested production, but the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more production modes are provided. The degree of expectation may be different (the ratio selected according to the display result may be different).

  When the effect mode of the suggested effect is determined, the effect control CPU 120 indicates that the hold display is to be displayed in a special mode as a display mode flag in the same storage area as the latest prize time determination result in the prize time determination result storage buffer. “1” is set (S67111).

  In the present embodiment, when any of the hold displays is displayed in a special mode, control is performed so that the prefetch effect is not performed repeatedly, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the prefetch effect is performed repeatedly. May be allowed at a fixed rate or may be completely allowed. In other words, the processing of S67111 may be omitted at a certain rate or completely, so that a plurality of suspended displays may be displayed in a special manner at a certain rate or completely.

  Also, for example, if any of the hold indications is displayed in the special mode, the first special mode or the second special mode, or it is determined that the display will change to the first special mode or the second special mode, In the case where it is not yet displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode (unchanged state), a new prefetch effect may be easily executed. That is, the prefetching effect may be easily performed repeatedly. In addition, for example, in the case of a specific game state (for example, a probable change state or a time saving state), the prefetching effect may be easily performed repeatedly. For example, in a configuration in which the pre-reading effect is allowed to be repeatedly executed at a fixed rate, it can be realized by increasing the allowed rate in a specific game state.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 controls so that the new hold display is displayed in a special mode in summing hold storage display section 5D (S67112). In S67112, the effect control CPU 120 controls the new hold display to be displayed in the special mode, and also displays the information indicating the final display mode determined in S67106 and the effect mode of the suggested effect determined in S67110. The information is stored in a storage area formed in the RAM 122. By storing these pieces of information, it is possible to specify which of the final display mode and the effect mode of the suggested effect has been determined in the effect symbol change start process described later.

  If the look-ahead effect pattern determined in S67107 is not the second look-ahead effect pattern (N in S67109), that is, if the effect is determined to be the first look-ahead effect pattern, the effect control CPU 120 determines the change determined in S67108. It is confirmed whether or not the timing is the start winning prize (S67113). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the shift number counter is 0. Then, if the change timing is the start winning (Y in S67113), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the reach effect execution flag indicating that the reach effect is being executed is set (S67113a). ). If the reach effect execution flag is not set (S67113a; N), the hold display is determined as the display mode flag in S67107 in the same storage area as the latest prize time determination result in the prize time determination result storage buffer. "2" indicating display in the first special mode or "3" indicating display in the second special mode determined in S67107 is set (S67113a), and a new hold is displayed in the total hold storage display unit 5D. The display is controlled to be displayed in the final display mode (second special mode or third special mode) determined in S67107 (S67114).

  If the reach effect execution flag is set (S67113a; Y), the display mode of the hold display is not changed regardless of the change timing, and the change of the display mode of the hold display is changed to the next change. The hold display change carryover flag indicating execution in display is set, and the flow shifts to S67115a (S67113b).

  If the change timing is not a winning in S67113 (N of S67113), the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect mode of the suggested effect to be performed at the change timing of the hold display, as in S67110 described above (S67115). Next, effect control CPU 120 sets “0” indicating that the hold display is to be displayed in the same storage area as the latest winning determination result in the winning determination result storage buffer as the display mode flag in the normal mode determined in S67107. Is set to indicate "0" (S67115a), and control is performed so that a new hold display is displayed in the normal mode in the combined hold storage display unit 5D (S67116). In S67116 (for example, only when S67115 is executed), similarly to S67112, the effect control CPU 120 controls to display a new hold display and information indicating the final display mode determined in S67106. And the information indicating the presentation mode of the suggested presentation determined in S67115 are stored in the storage area formed in the RAM 122. By storing these pieces of information, it is possible to specify which of the final display mode and the effect mode of the suggested effect has been determined in the effect symbol change start process described later.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, upon receiving the prize-winning-time determination result designation command, in the pre-reading effect determination process, a new hold display is displayed in one of the normal mode, the special mode, the first special mode, or the second special mode. Display processing is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed in the order of winning, but the variable display of one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is prioritized. In the case where it is configured to execute the pre-reading effect only for the variable display of the first special symbol, and (2) only the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. There are three types of configurations that can be configured to perform a pre-reading effect as a target, and (3) to configure a pre-reading effect for a variable display of a first special symbol and a second special symbol.

  In the case where the configuration of (1) is added to the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the shift number counter is set according to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number. Is set to a maximum of 4. However, in the above configuration (1), even if a look-ahead effect that changes the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the change display of the first special symbol is executed, if a prize in the second start winning port is generated, the second start prize port is generated. Since the special symbol change display is interrupted (prioritized instead of the winning order) and executed, for example, when the change display of the second special symbol is performed, even at the shift timing, the effect symbol change described later is performed. It is desirable to configure so that the value of the shift number counter is not subtracted in S1802 of the start processing. Further, in the above configuration (3), similarly, when the pre-reading effect of changing the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, similarly, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. Is desirably configured so that the value of the shift number counter is not subtracted in S1802 of the effect symbol variation start process described later.

  Further, when the configuration of (2) is added to the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the shift is performed according to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number. A maximum of 4 is set in the number counter. In this case, unlike the configuration of the above (1), the value of the shift number counter is decremented when the shift timing comes, regardless of whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed. Similarly, in the case of executing the look-ahead effect of changing the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the change display of the second special symbol in the configuration of the above (3), either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is executed. Even when the variable display is performed, the value of the shift counter is decremented when the shift timing comes.

  In the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is configured to be executed with priority, the pre-reading effect is not performed for the variation display of the first special symbol during the high base. You may. Further, in the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is configured to be executed with priority, the prefetching effect based on the winning in the first starting winning opening during the big hit game may not be performed. Good. With such a configuration, for example, during a high base or a big hit game, the game control microcomputer 100 does not execute the prize-time determination process of S1217 even if a prize occurs in the first start winning port. The present invention can be realized by discarding the prize-winning-time determination result designation command received by the effect control CPU 120, or by controlling not to execute even if it is decided to execute the prefetching effect. In addition, when the configuration of the above (3) is added to the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, during a high base or a big hit game, a pre-reading effect based on a winning in the first starting winning opening. Is not performed, but a pre-reading effect based on winning in the second starting winning opening may be performed. With such a configuration, for example, during a high base or a big hit game, the game control microcomputer 100 does not execute the prize-time determination process of S1217 even if a prize occurs in the first start winning port. Or to discard the prize-time determination result designation command based on winning in the first start winning port received by the effect control CPU 120, or to control not to execute even if it is decided to execute the prefetching effect. It can be realized by.

  In addition, when the configuration of (1) is added to the configuration in which the change display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, in a state where the hold memory based on the winning in the second starting winning opening exists, When a winning in the first starting winning opening occurs, the prefetching effect for the hold memory based on the winning in the first starting winning opening may not be executed. Further, in the case where the configuration of (1) is added to the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the execution of the look-ahead effect for the hold memory based on the winning in the first starting winning opening is performed. When a winning in the second starting winning opening occurs in a state where is determined, the execution of the pre-reading effect that has already been determined may be cancelled.

  In the present embodiment, the variable display is executed in the winning order of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol. )), Or a configuration ((2) above) for performing a prefetching effect only on the variable display of the second special symbol may be added. Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation display is performed in the order of winning of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The pre-reading effect based on this may not be performed.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an effect control process (S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a suspended display number update process (S798). In the pending display number update process, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the number of pending storages stored in the winning determination result storage buffer, and the specified number of pending storages is displayed on the current total pending storage display unit 5D. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of pending display matches. If the specified number of pending storages does not match the current number of pending displays displayed on the total pending storage display unit 5D, the number of pending displays in the total pending storage display unit 5D is determined based on the specified number of pending storages. Update.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 executes a pending number update process (S799). In the number-of-holds updating process, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the number of held storages specified in S798 and the number of held storages (total number of hold) displayed at the upper left of effect display device 5 match. judge. If the specified number of retained memories does not match the number of retained memories displayed at the upper left of the effect display device 5, the number is displayed at the upper left of the effect display device 5 based on the specified number of retained memories. Update the number of pending storage.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes a notification effect process (S799a). In the notification effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 is configured to, when the display mode of the hold display or the consumption hold table changes, notify the player that the display mode of the hold display or the consumption hold display has changed. Perform a notification effect.

  After execution of S798, S799 and S799a, effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S800 to S809 in accordance with the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process processing, the display state of the effect display device 5 is controlled, and the variable display of the effect symbol is realized. 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.

  Variation pattern command reception waiting processing (S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 100. 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 (S801).

  Effect symbol variation start process (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 (S802).

  Processing during effect symbol fluctuation (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 (S803).

  Effect design fluctuation stop processing (S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) for instructing stop of all the symbols, control for stopping the change of the effect symbol and deriving and displaying the display result (stop symbol). I do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display processing (S804), the small hit display processing (S807), or the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting processing (S800).

  Big hit display processing (S804): After the end of the fluctuation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of a big hit on the effect display device 5. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot in-game process (S805).

  Big hit game processing (S805): Control during big hit games. For example, when the special winning opening opening command or the special after opening opening command is received, display control of the number of rounds on the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end effect process (S806).

  Big hit end effect processing (S806): The effect display device 5 performs display control for notifying the player that the big hit game state has ended, and if set, resets the pre-reading effect restriction flag. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Small hit display processing (S807): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of occurrence of a small hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hitting game processing (S808).

  Small hitting game processing (S808): Control during the small hitting game is performed. For example, when a command for opening a special winning opening or a command after opening a special winning opening is received, display control or the like according to a small hit in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect process (S809).

  Small hit end effect processing (S809): The effect display device 5 performs display control for notifying the player that the small 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 (S800).

  FIGS. 28, 29, and 30 are flowcharts showing the notification effect processing (S799a) in the effect control process processing shown in FIG. In the notification effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets a display mode change notification effect and a display mode changed change start information effect non-execution flag indicating that a display mode change notification effect and a display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect described below are not executed. It is determined whether or not is set (S1700). When the display mode change notification effect / display mode changed variation start notification effect non-execution flag is set (S1700; Y), the notification effect process is terminated, and the display mode change notification effect / display mode changed variation start notification is performed. If the effect non-execution flag is not set (S1700; N), the flow shifts to S1701. At S1701, effect control CPU 120 displays a display mode to notify that a change display of the hold storage corresponding to the consumption hold display whose display mode has changed to the first special mode or the second special mode at the time of the hold display is performed. It is determined whether or not a display mode indicating that the changed fluctuation start notification effect is being executed is set (S1701). If the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect executing flag is set (S1701; Y), the process proceeds to S1727, and if the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect executing flag is not set (S1701; N), it is determined whether a prefetch target flag is set in the active display storage buffer (S1702).

  If the prefetch target flag is set in the active display storage buffer (S1702; Y), the process proceeds to S1717, and if the prefetch target flag is not set in the active display storage buffer (S1702; N), the effect control is performed. The CPU 120 further performs a display mode change notification effect flag indicating that the display mode change notification effect for notifying that the display mode of the hold display is being displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode is being executed. It is determined whether or not is set (S1703). If the display mode change notification effect execution flag is set (S1703; Y), the flow shifts to S1734, and if the display mode change notification effect execution flag is not set (S1703; N), a winning determination is made. It is determined whether there is any pending storage in which the prefetch target flag is set in the result storage buffer (S1704).

  If the prefetch target flag is not set in the prize-time determination result storage buffer (S1704; N), the effect control CPU 120 ends the notification effect process, and the prefetch target flag is set in the prize-time determination result storage buffer. If there is (S1704; Y), it is determined whether or not the display mode change notification flag is set in the hold memory in which the prefetch target flag is set (S1705). If the display mode change notification completion flag is set in the hold storage where the prefetch target flag is set, that is, if the display mode change notification effect has already been executed (S1705; Y), the notification effect process ends. However, if the display mode change notification flag is not set in the hold storage in which the prefetch target flag is set, that is, if the display mode change notification effect has not been executed yet (S1705; N), the effect control The CPU 120 determines whether or not the reach effect execution flag is set (S1706).

  If the reach effect execution flag is set (S1706; N), the notification effect process is terminated, and if the reach effect execution flag is not set (S1706; Y), the effect control CPU 120 reads ahead. It is determined whether the value of the display mode flag set in the hold storage in which the target flag is set is 0 or 1 (S1707). When the value of the display mode flag set in the hold storage in which the prefetch target flag is set is 0 or 1 (S1707; Y), the notification effect process ends, and the hold in which the prefetch target flag is set is set. When the value of the display mode flag set in the storage is 2 or 3 (S1707; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the total number of reserved storages is 2 or more (S1708a). If the total number of pending storages is 2 or more (S1708a; Y), the process proceeds to S1709, and if the total number of pending storages is 1 or less (S1708a; N), the value of the effect control process flag is changed. It is determined whether the value is the value of the waiting process (S1708b). If the value of the effect control process flag is not the value of the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S1708b; N), the process proceeds to S1709, and if the value of the effect control process flag is the value of the variation pattern command reception wait process (S1708b; Y) The display mode change notification effect / display mode changed change start notification effect non-execution flag indicating that the display mode change notification effect and the display mode changed start notification effect are not to be executed is set, and the information effect process is ended. S1708c).

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 sets the display mode change notification effect executing flag (S1709), and determines whether the value of the display mode flag set in the hold memory that is set to the prefetch target flag is 2 or not. It is determined whether or not it is (S1710). When the value of the display mode flag set in the hold memory set to the prefetch target flag is 2 (S1710; Y), the display mode change notification effect pattern A is set as the effect pattern to be executed in the display mode change notification effect. The execution is determined, and the display mode change notification effect pattern A is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (S1711). When the value of the display mode flag set in the hold storage in which the prefetch target flag is set is 3 (S1710; N), the display mode change notification is performed as the effect pattern executed in the display mode change notification effect. The execution pattern B is determined to be executed, and the display mode change notification effect pattern B is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (S1712).

  As shown in FIG. 31 (A), the display mode change notification effect pattern A is obtained by rotating a suspended display, which has been started to be displayed in the first special mode, clockwise around an axis in the front-rear direction (front view). This is an effect pattern to be rotated horizontally. Further, the display mode change notification effect pattern B is an effect pattern in which the suspended display started to be displayed in the second special mode is rotated (vertically rotated in a front view) around an axis that is oriented vertically.

  In the present embodiment, when the value of the display mode flag set in the hold storage in which the prefetch target flag is set is 2, that is, the hold display based on the hold storage in which the prefetch target flag is set is the second display. When the display is started in the first special mode, as the display mode change notification effect, an effect of uniquely rotating the hold display started to be displayed in the first special mode in front view is executed, and the prefetch target is displayed. When the value of the display mode flag set in the hold storage in which the flag is set is 3, that is, the hold display based on the hold storage in which the prefetch target flag is set is started in the second special mode. In this case, as the display mode change notification effect, the mode in which the hold display started to be displayed in the second special mode is uniquely rotated vertically in front view is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the value of the display mode flag set in the hold storage in which the prefetch target flag is set is 2, the hold display started to be displayed in the first special mode is the front view. The suspended display is rotated horizontally in the front view at a higher ratio than the effect of rotating vertically in the visual direction (for example, the suspended display started to be displayed in the first special mode is horizontally rotated in the front view at a ratio of 90%). In the case where the value of the display mode flag set in the hold memory in which the prefetch target flag is set is 3, the display is performed in the second special mode. The suspended display rotated vertically in the front view at a higher rate than the production in which the suspended display started horizontally in the front view (for example, the suspended display started to be displayed in the second special mode at a rate of 90%) Rotate vertically in front view and 10% In may be laterally rotated) as viewed from the front.

  After execution of S1711 or S1712, effect control CPU 120 selects a display mode change notification effect process table corresponding to the stored display mode change notification effect pattern (S1713), and starts the selected display mode change notification effect process table. Then, the control of the rendering device (the rendering display device 5 as the rendering component, the various lamps as the rendering component, and the speakers 8R and 8L as the rendering component) is performed in accordance with the contents of the display mode change notification rendering process data 1. Then, the notification effect processing is terminated (S1714, S1715). For example, in order to cause the effect display device 5 to display an image according to the display mode change notification effect pattern, the command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to control the turning on / off of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 to output audio from the speakers 8R and 8L.

  In S1734, effect control CPU 120 decrements the display mode change notification effect process timer by one (S1734), and determines whether or not the display mode change notification effect process timer has expired (S1735). If the display mode change notification effect process timer has not expired (S1735; N), the notification effect process ends, and if the display mode change notification effect process timer has expired (S1735; Y), the process ends. It is determined whether the display mode change notification effect process timer that has expired is the last display mode change notification effect process timer (S1736).

  If the display mode change notification effect process timer that has expired is not the last display mode change notification effect process timer (S1736; N), the effect control CPU 120 starts the next display mode change notification effect process table, In accordance with the contents of the next display mode change notification effect process data, control of the effect devices (effect display device 5 as effect components, various lamps as effect components, and speakers 8R and 8L as effect components) is executed and notified. The effect processing ends (S1737, S1738). If the display-mode change notification effect process timer that has expired is the last display-mode change notification effect process timer (S1736; Y), the effect control CPU 120 ends the display-mode change notification effect (S1739). The display mode change notification effect execution flag is cleared (S1740), and the display mode change notification completion flag is set in the hold storage in which the prefetch target flag is set, and the notification effect process ends (S1741).

  In S1717, the effect control CPU 120 sets the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect execution flag (S1717), and specifies the display mode change notification effect pattern stored in S1711 or S1712 (S1718). Then, it is determined whether or not the specified display mode change notification effect pattern is the display mode change notification effect pattern A (S1719). When the specified display mode change notification effect pattern is the display mode change notification effect pattern A (S1719; Y), execution of the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect pattern A is determined (S1720), and the specified display mode change is performed. If the notification effect pattern is the display mode change notification effect pattern B (S1719; N), execution of the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect pattern B is determined (S1721).

  As shown in FIG. 31 (B), the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect pattern A is a display in which the consumption suspension display displayed in the first special mode is rotated clockwise around the axis centering in the front-rear direction. This is an effect pattern that is rotated (horizontal rotation in front view). Further, the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect pattern B is an effect pattern in which the consumption hold display displayed in the second special mode is rotated (vertically rotated in front view) around the vertical axis. . That is, in the present embodiment, the display mode change notification effect pattern A and the display mode changed change start notification effect pattern A have the same effect in the display mode change notification effect and the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect. At the same time, the display mode change notification effect pattern B and the display mode changed start notification effect pattern B have the same effect.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode change notification effect and the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect have been described as an example in which the same effect mode is executed. It is sufficient that at least a part of the presentation mode is the same as the already-change start notification presentation. On the other hand, in the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect pattern A, the hold display, which is displayed in the first special mode as the same display mode as the display mode change notification effect pattern A, is horizontally rotated in front view. As a presentation mode different from the display mode change notification effect pattern A, the size of the consumption hold display is set to be different from the size of the hold display when the display mode change notification effect pattern A is executed. At best, also, the light emitting of the LED in addition to the lateral rotation of the front view of the consumer hold display, speakers 8L, may be executed the output or the like of the notification sound from 8R. That is, the “display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect in which the presentation mode is common to at least a part of the display mode change notification effect” may be at least partially common to the display mode change notification effect. It may be similar or similar to the effect of the display mode change notification effect, which is partially different from the effect mode.

  In the present embodiment, the normal mode in the hold display and the normal mode in the consumption hold display, the first special mode in the hold display and the first special mode in the consumption hold display, the second special mode in the hold display, and the second mode in the consumption hold display are used. The two special modes have the same display mode, and the display mode change notification effect and the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect have the same effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of the normal mode in the hold display and the normal mode in the consumption hold display, the first special mode in the hold display and the first special mode in the consumption hold display, the second special mode in the hold display, and the second special mode in the consumption hold display While each has a different display mode, the display mode change notification effect and the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect are the same effect mode, Others may be to the same part of the production aspects of the display mode change already change start notification effect with the display mode change notification effect.

  In the present embodiment, in the display mode change notification effect and the display mode changed change start notification effect, the form in which the hold display / consumption hold display is rotated is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. The display mode change notification effect and the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect include temporarily changing the display mode of the hold display / consumption hold display to the same display mode, light emission of the same color by LED, and speaker 8L. , 8R, etc., may be output. In the case where light emission of the same color is performed by the LED in the display mode change notification effect and the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect, the light emission intensity is changed between the display mode change notification effect and the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect. In the case where the same notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R in the display mode change notification effect and the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect, the display mode change notification effect and the display mode change The volume of the notification sound may be made different from the fluctuation start notification effect.

  After execution of S1720 or S1721, the effect control CPU 120 selects a display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect process table corresponding to the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect pattern determined to be executed in S1720 or S1721 (S1722). By starting the selected display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect process timer, the display device (the effect display device 5 as the effect component, the effect display device 5 as the effect component) in accordance with the contents of the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect process data 1. The control of the various lamps and the loudspeakers 8R and 8L as effect components is executed, and the notification effect process is terminated (S1723, S1724).

  In S1727, effect control CPU 120 decrements the display mode changed variation start notification effect process timer by 1 (S1727), and determines whether or not the display mode changed variation start notification effect process timer has expired (S1728). . If the display mode changed variation start notification effect process timer has not expired (S1728; N), the notification effect process ends, and if the display mode changed variation start notification effect process timer has expired (S1728; N). S1728; Y), it is determined whether or not the timer-out display mode changed variation start notification effect process timer is the last display mode changed variation start notification effect process timer (S1729).

  If the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect process timer that has expired is not the last display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect process timer (S1729; N), the effect control CPU 120 notifies the next display mode changed fluctuation start notification. By starting the rendering process table, the rendering device (the rendering display device 5 as the rendering component, the various lamps as the rendering component, and the rendering components as the rendering component) according to the contents of the next display mode changed start notification rendering process data. The control of the speakers 8R, 8L) is executed, and the notification effect processing ends (S1730, S1731). If the display-mode-changed variation start notification effect process timer that has expired is the last display-mode-changed variation start notification effect process timer (S1729; Y), the effect control CPU 120 sets the display mode changed variation start. The notification effect is ended (S1732), the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect executing flag is cleared, and the notification effect process is ended (S1733).

  FIGS. 32 and 33 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the reach effect execution flag is set (S1800a). If the reach effect execution flag is set (S1800a; Y), the reach effect execution flag is cleared (S1800b). If data indicating the result of the prize-winning determination, a prefetch target flag, a display mode flag, a display mode change notification flag, etc. are set in the active display storage buffer, these data are deleted (S1800c). In the present embodiment, an example is described in which the processes of S1800b and S1800c are executed in the effect symbol variation start process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the processes of S1800B and S1800c are performed in It may be executed in the symbol fluctuation stop processing.

  Note that, in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the reach effect execution flag set during the already-displayed fluctuation display is cleared in the effect symbol fluctuation start processing in the newly displayed fluctuation display. The present invention is not limited to this, and the reach effect executing flag is cleared in the effect symbol changing process during the execution of the variable display in which the reach effect executing flag is set, or in the effect symbol changing stop process. You may do it.

  Then, the No. of the winning result determination buffer is stored. 1 is shifted to the active display storage buffer (storage area of No. 0) as the consumption hold storage, and the contents of the remaining prize-time determination result storage buffer are shifted by one (FIG. 9). S1800d). In addition, in a case where the variation display of one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is configured to be executed with priority, the effect control CPU 120 is synchronized with the variation display of the first special symbol. When the effect symbol variation display is executed (specifically, when the first symbol variation designation command receiving flag is set), the first winning determination result storage buffer stores the first symbol. The winning determination result is deleted, and the contents of the first winning determination storage buffer are shifted. Further, when performing the variation display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol (specifically, when the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set), the second winning The first winning determination result stored in the determination result storage buffer is deleted, and the contents of the second winning determination result buffer are shifted.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 displays the consumption pending table in one of the normal mode, the first special mode, and the second special mode based on the value of the display mode flag of the active display storage buffer after the content is shifted. The process starts (S1800d '). In the present embodiment, the hold display after the shift is updated to the hold display after the shift by the effect control CPU 120 executing the above-described hold display number updating process in S798. The invention is not limited to this, and the update of the consumption hold display and the hold display may be simultaneously executed at the execution timing of S1800d 'and the execution timing of S798 in the present embodiment.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold display change carryover flag indicating that the display mode of the hold display has not been changed at the change timing is set (S1800e). If the hold display change carryover flag is set (S1800e; Y), the process proceeds to S1817, and if the hold display change carryover flag is not set (S1800e; N), the change timing (shift count) is specified. It is checked whether the value of the shift number counter is larger than 0 (S1801). When the value of the shift number counter is greater than 0, it means that it is determined that a look-ahead effect that changes the display mode is performed for any of the hold displays displayed on the total hold storage display unit 5D. Is shown. Therefore, in S1801, it is confirmed whether or not execution of a prefetch effect (changing the display mode of the hold display) is determined.

  When the value of the shift number counter is not larger than 0 (S1801; N), that is, when the value of the shift number counter is 0, it is determined that the prefetch effect is to be executed (to change the display mode of the hold display). If not, the process goes to S1804.

  On the other hand, when the value of the shift number counter is greater than 0 (S1801; Y), that is, when it is determined that the prefetch effect is to be executed (to change the display mode of the hold display), the effect control CPU 120 Subtracts 1 from the value of the shift number counter (S1802). Next, effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the value of the shift number counter is 0 (S1803). The fact that the value of the shift number counter has become 0 as a result of subtracting 1 from the value of the shift number counter in S1802 means that any display mode of the hold display displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 5D changes. This indicates that it is time to execute a look-ahead effect. Therefore, in S1803, it is confirmed whether or not it is the change timing of the look-ahead effect that changes the display mode of the hold display.

  If the value of the shift number counter is not 0 in S1803, that is, if it is not the change timing of the look-ahead effect for changing the display mode of the hold display, the effect control CPU 120 shifts the processing to S1804. On the other hand, when the value of the number-of-shifts counter is 0, that is, when it is the change timing of the look-ahead effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the effect control CPU 120 shifts the processing to S1809.

  In S1804, effect control CPU 120 reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S1804).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 responds to the variation pattern command read in S1804 and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) to display the effect design display result (stop). (S1805). That is, when the processing of S1805 is executed by the effect control CPU 120, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the stop symbol of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. ) Is realized. The effect control CPU 120 stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  An example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 5 will be described below. In this example, when the received display result designation command indicates a normal jackpot (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 120 determines that three symbols are to be stopped symbols. The combination of the effect symbols arranged in the even symbols (usually a stop symbol reminiscent of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates a probability change jackpot (when the received display result designation command is the display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the three symbols are odd symbols as stop symbols (probable variation). A combination of effect symbols aligned with a stop symbol that recalls the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. If the received display result specifying command suddenly indicates the probability change big hit or the small hit (if the received display result specifying command is the display result 4 specifying command or the display result 5 specifying command), the effect control CPU 120 For example, as a stop symbol, a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are arranged in a staircase pattern such as "1", "2", "3" or "4" "5" "6" is determined. Then, in the case of a loss (when the received display result designation command is the display result 1 designation command), combinations of effect symbols other than the above are determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols having two left and right symbols is determined. If the received display result specifying command suddenly indicates a probability change big hit or a 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 120 Determines a combination of effect symbols such as "135" as a stop symbol. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 5 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

  The effect control CPU 120, for example, extracts a random number 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, and determines 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 about the effect design, the stop design which reminds of the big hit is called the big hit design. A stop symbol that reminds the user of a probability jackpot is called a probability variable jackpot, and a stop symbol that recalls a normal jackpot is called a normal symbol jackpot. Then, a stop symbol that reminds the user of a loss is referred to as a “miss symbol”.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the prefetch target flag has been set in the active display storage buffer after the content has been shifted in 1800d (S1806a). If the prefetch target flag has been set in the active display storage buffer after the content has been shifted in S1800d (S1806a; Y), the process moves to S1812 after selecting a process table corresponding to the variation pattern (S18016), and in S1800d If the prefetch target flag is not set in the active display storage buffer after the content is shifted (S1806a; N), the prefetch target flag is set in the winning determination result storage buffer after the content is shifted in S1800d. It is determined whether or not there is a storage area (S1806b). When there is no storage area in which the prefetch target flag is set in the winning determination result storage buffer whose contents have been shifted in S1800d, that is, the prefetch effect is not executed in any of the hold displays, and the consumption hold display is in the normal mode. Is displayed, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (S1807b), and then proceeds to S1812. If there is a storage area in which the prefetch target flag is set in the winning determination result storage buffer whose contents have been shifted in S1800d, the flow shifts to S1806c.

  In S1806c, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the storage area where the prefetch target flag is set in the prize time determination result storage buffer, and the prize time determination result of the hold storage in which the prefetch target flag is set is a hit (big hit). (S1806c). If the result of the prize determination of the hold storage with the prefetch target flag set is a hit, the flow shifts to S1806d, and if the result of the prize determination of the hold storage with the prefetch target flag set is incorrect, S1806e Move to

  Note that, in the present embodiment, an example in which a determination is made in S1806c as to whether or not the winning determination result in the hold storage in which the prefetch target flag is set is a big hit or a small hit is illustrated. However, in S1806c, it may be determined only whether the winning determination result in the hold storage in which the prefetch target flag is set is a big hit. Further, in S1806c, it is determined whether or not the prize determination result in the hold memory in which the prefetch target flag is set is a normal big hit or a probability change big hit, and the prize determination result is suddenly a probability change big hit or a small hit. If there is, the process may proceed to S1806e.

In S1806d, the effect control CPU 120 uses the suggested effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 26B to determine the effect mode of the suggested effect indicating that the display mode of the hold display is changed. None), the first effect mode and the second effect mode are determined (S1806d).
Here, the process of S1806d is not executed at the timing when the display mode of the hold display changes due to the pre-reading effect. Therefore, in S1806d, although it is suggested that the display mode of the hold display changes, as a result, the effect mode of the suggested effect executed when the display mode does not change is determined. In addition, in order to distinguish from the suggestion effect (success pattern) executed when the display mode of the hold display changes, the suggestion effect executed when the display mode does not change is also referred to as a suggestion effect (passing pattern).

  In addition, in the first effect mode and the second effect mode performed at times other than the change timing of the hold display, display control is performed in which an arrow finally passes above the hold display without sticking to the hold display.

  Specifically, in S1806d, the effect control CPU 120 sets the suggested effect type to the first type at a rate of 30% when the winning determination result in the prefetch target (the prefetch target flag is set) hold memory is a hit. It is determined to be an effect mode, the suggested effect type is determined to be the second effect mode at a rate of 40%, and the suggested effect is not executed (no effect) at a rate of 30%.

  Further, in S1806e, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect mode of the suggestion effect indicating that the display mode of the hold display changes, as in S1806d, using the suggestion effect mode determination table illustrated in FIG. The suggestion effect type of the suggestion effect (passing pattern) is determined from the suggestion effect non-execution (no effect), the first effect mode, and the second effect mode (S1806e).

  Specifically, in S1806e, the effect control CPU 120 sets the suggested effect type to the first type at a rate of 20% when the result of the winning determination in the pre-reading target (the pre-reading target flag is set) on hold storage is incorrect. The effect style is determined, the suggested effect type is determined as the second effect mode at a rate of 10%, and the suggested effect is not executed (no effect) at a rate of 70%.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when the prize-winning determination result in the prefetch target hold memory is a hit, the ratio at which the execution of the suggested effect (the execution of the first effect mode or the second effect mode) is determined is the prefetch target hold memory. It is higher than the case where the winning determination result in the memory is out of order. In addition, when the prize determination result of the prefetch target hold memory is a hit, the rate at which the execution of the first effect mode is determined is higher than when the prize determination result of the prefetch target hold memory is incorrect. I have. Similarly, when the prize determination result of the prefetch target hold storage is a hit, the rate at which the execution of the second effect mode is determined is higher than when the prize determination result of the prefetch target hold memory is incorrect. ing.

  Furthermore, when the prefetch target hold storage is a hit, the rate at which the execution of the second effect mode is determined is higher than the rate at which the first effect mode is determined, and the prefetch target hold memory is out of order. In this case, the rate at which the execution of the second effect mode is determined is lower than the rate at which the first effect mode is determined.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when the prize determination result of the prefetch target hold memory is a hit, the suggestion effect is more easily executed than when the prize determination result of the prefetch target hold memory is incorrect, and the suggestion effect type As a result, the execution of the second effect mode is more easily determined than the execution of the first effect mode. On the other hand, when the prize judgment result of the prefetch target hold memory is incorrect, the non-execution of the suggestion effect is more easily determined than when the prize judgment result of the prefetch target hold memory is a hit, and the suggestion effect type is The execution of the first effect mode is easier to determine than the execution of the second effect mode, and the second suggestion effect is executed as the suggestion effect (passing pattern) for the hold display, so that the hold display is performed. It is possible to make the player expect that any one of the display modes changes to the special mode.

  After execution of S1806d or S1806e, effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the effect mode and the variation pattern of the determined suggested effect (passing pattern), and proceeds to S1812. If the execution of the suggestion effect (passing pattern) has not been determined in S1806d or S1806e, a process table corresponding to the variation pattern may be selected as in S1807b.

  The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 5 according to 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. In the display control execution data, the display of the suspended display including the form of each variation constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variable time) of the variable display of the effect symbol, and the mode of the look-ahead effect in the combined suspension storage display unit 5D Data indicating the mode, data indicating the display mode of the consumption pending display in the consumption pending active display area 5F, data indicating the mode of the suggested effect, and the like are described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 5 is described. In the process timer set value, a variation time in the variation mode is set. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table and performs control for displaying the effect symbols in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. It should be noted that data corresponding to an effect component that does not become a control target even if it corresponds to the effect control process timer determination value (for example, a look-ahead effect described in display control execution data of a process table used when a look-ahead effect is not executed) Dummy data (data for which control is not specified) may be set as the data indicating the aspect of (1).

  These process tables are stored in the ROM of the effect control board 12. Further, a process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

  In the process table used when performing the effect control for the fluctuation pattern accompanied by 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 stop-displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbol is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the pseudo-run or the temporary stop symbol in the slide effect. You may.

  In S1809, the effect control CPU 120 reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S1809). Then, in accordance with the variation pattern command read in S1809 and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command), the display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol) as in S1805. Is determined (S1810), and a process table for display mode change (for execution of a suggested effect) according to the effect mode and the variation pattern of the suggested effect is selected (S1811). Then, control goes to a step S1812.

Further, in S1817, effect control CPU 120 clears the hold display change carryover flag (S1817), and reads out the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S1818). Then, in accordance with the variation pattern command read in S1818 and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command), the display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol) as in S1805. Is determined (S1819), and a process table for display mode change (for non-execution of the suggested effect) according to the change pattern is selected (S1820). Then, control goes to a step S1812.
After executing any of S1807a, S1807b, S1811, S1816, and S1820, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (S1812).

In accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (effect display device 5 as effect component, various lamps as effect component and effect component) The control of the speakers 8R and 8L is executed (S1813). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to cause the effect display device 5 to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to control the turning on / off of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 to output audio from the speakers 8R and 8L.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 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. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the change time specified by the change pattern command in the change time timer (S1814), and sets the value of the effect control process flag to the effect design change process (S802). The effect symbol variation start process is terminated (S1815).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol effect change process (S802) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the process timer by one (S1841) and decrements the value of the fluctuation time timer by one (S1842). When the process timer times out (S1843; Y), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (S1844). Further, 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 (S1845). If the process timer has not timed out (S1843; N), the flow shifts to S1847a.

  After execution of S1845, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a pending storage in which the prefetch target flag is set in the winning determination result storage buffer (S1846a). If there is no pending memory in which the prefetch target flag is set in the prize time determination result storage buffer, the flow shifts to S1847a. The control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the shift number counter is 0, that is, whether or not the variable display for changing the display mode of the hold display of the hold memory in which the prefetch target flag is set is being executed. A determination is made (S1846b). If the value of the shift number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S1847a, and if the value of the shift number counter is 0, it is the change timing of the display mode of the hold display of the hold memory in which the prefetch target flag is set. It is determined whether or not it is (S1846c).

  If it is not the change timing of the display mode of the hold display of the hold storage in which the prefetch target flag is set, the flow shifts to S1847a to the case of the change timing of the display mode of the hold display of the hold storage with the prefetch target flag set. The effect control CPU 120 sets the display mode flag of the hold storage in which the prefetch target flag is set in the winning determination result storage buffer to a value corresponding to the final display mode (S1846d). Then, the hold display of the hold storage in which the prefetch target flag is set is displayed in the final display mode, and the flow shifts to S1847a (S1846e).

  In S1847a, effect control CPU 120 refers to the process data being executed, and determines whether or not it is time to start the reach effect (S1847a). If it is the start timing of the reach effect, the reach effect in progress flag is set, and the flow shifts to S1848a (S1847b).

  Further, in S1848a, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the process data being executed, and determines whether or not the reach effect is being executed (S1848a). If it is during the execution period of the reach effect (S1848a; Y), the effect control of the reach effect is executed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control data, and the like, and S1849. (S1848b). If the reach effect is not being executed (S1848a; N), the flow shifts to S1849 without passing through S1848b.

  Next, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (S1849), effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) (S1851). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S1850), the flow shifts to S1851. Even if the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the control shifts to the control for stopping the fluctuation when the symbol confirmation designation command is received. For example, a fluctuation pattern command indicating a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards is received. Even in such a case, the fluctuation of the effect symbol can be ended when the normal fluctuation time has elapsed (at the end of the fluctuation of the special symbol).

  In the present embodiment, the determination process including whether or not to perform the look-ahead effect based on the reception of the prize-winning determination result designation command is executed in the look-ahead effect determination process. It may be executed in the processing during fluctuation. For example, in the effect symbol fluctuation process, a determination process including whether or not to perform a prefetch effect can be executed by including a process of monitoring a winning determination result storage buffer.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the effect design change stop process (S803) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing, effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the fixed command reception flag is set (S851). If the fixed command reception flag is set, resets the fixed command reception flag. (S852) Control is performed to derive and display the stop symbol in accordance with the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (S853). Next, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is determined to be a big hit (S855a). Whether or not the jackpot has been determined can be confirmed by, for example, a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In the present embodiment, it is also possible to confirm whether or not a big hit has been determined based on the determined stop symbol. If it is determined to be a big hit, the process proceeds to S858, and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the big hit display processing (S804).

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

  When it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit is performed (N in S855b), the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800). Update (S857).

  After execution of S856, S857, and S858, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not “1” indicating that the target is the prefetch target during the hold display is set in the prefetch target flag of the active display storage buffer ( S859). If "0" is set in the pre-reading target flag of the active display storage buffer (S859; N), the effect symbol variation stop processing is terminated, and "1" is set in the pre-reading target flag of the active display storage buffer. If there is (S859; Y), if the display mode change notification effect / display mode changed variation start notification effect non-execution flag is set, the display mode change notification effect / display mode changed variation start notification effect non-execution flag is set. Is cleared, and the effect symbol variation stop processing ends (S860).

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 terminates the variation (variable display) of the effect symbol on condition that the symbol confirmation designation command is received (see S851, S853). However, when the fluctuation time timer based on the received fluctuation pattern command times out, control may be performed so as to end the fluctuation of the effect symbol without receiving the symbol confirmation designation command. In this case, the game control microcomputer 100 may not transmit the symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of the variable display.

Next, a specific example of the prefetch effect in the present embodiment will be described. 36 and 37 are explanatory diagrams illustrating specific examples of the prefetch effect based on the first lookahead effect pattern.
As shown in FIG. 36 (A), in the effect display device 5, while the effect symbols are being displayed in a fluctuating manner, two on-hold displays are displayed in the total on-hold storage display unit 5 </ b> D in a normal mode (“○” in this example). When the start winning is performed while the total number of held items displayed on the upper left of the effect display device 5 is "2", the look-ahead effect mode (the look-ahead effect pattern, the final display mode) , Change timing) and the mode of the suggestion effect are determined, and a new hold display is displayed according to the determination result. Further, the display of the total number of suspensions displayed at the upper left of the effect display device 5 is updated to “3”. In the examples shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, the look-ahead effect pattern is determined as the first look-ahead effect pattern, the final display mode is determined as the first special mode or the second special mode, and the change timing is set at the time of the start winning (the number of shifts is 0). ). In addition, the effect mode of the suggested effect (success pattern) is determined to be the first effect mode or the second effect mode.

  In the present embodiment, in the pre-reading effect based on the first pre-reading effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) to be notified is not once displayed in the special mode, but is displayed in the first special mode of the final display mode. It is displayed in the mode or the second special mode. The timing at which the hold display is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode is the timing of the start winning or an arbitrary shift timing. Therefore, if the change timing is determined at the time of the start winning (the number of shifts is 0) and the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode, unless the reach effect is being executed, as shown in FIG. 36 (B1). At the timing of the start winning, a third hold display is displayed on the combined hold storage display section 5D in the first special mode (in this example, crosses are included in “○”). When the change timing is determined at the time of the start winning (the number of shifts is 0) and the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, unless the reach effect is being executed, as shown in FIG. 36 (B2). At the timing of the start winning, the third hold display is displayed on the total hold storage display section 5D in the second special mode (in this example, two crosses are included in “○”).

  As shown in FIG. 36 (C1), when the third hold display is displayed in the first special mode on the combined hold storage display unit 5D, the third hold display is displayed as a display mode change notification effect. Rotate sideways.

  As shown in FIG. 36 (D1), when the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display becomes the consumption hold display. Is shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F, the second and subsequent hold displays are respectively shifted in the total hold storage display section 5D, and the hold total display is decremented by one. Similarly, when the fluctuation display of the effect symbol stops and the fluctuation display based on the suspension information corresponding to the next suspension display (the second suspension display shown in FIG. 36 (C1)) is started, the next suspension is displayed. The display is shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F as the consumption hold display, and the hold displays subsequent to the hold display displayed in the first special mode are respectively shifted in the total hold storage display unit 5D, and the hold total display is subtracted. Be updated.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (E1), when the variable display of the effect symbol stops and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the hold display displayed in the first special mode is started, the first special The hold display displayed in the mode is shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F as the consumption hold display, and the hold displays subsequent to the hold display displayed in the first special mode are respectively displayed in the combined hold storage display unit 5D. While being shifted, the hold total display is subtracted and updated. At this time, the consumption suspension display is horizontally rotated in front view as a display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 36 (C2), when the third hold display is displayed in the second special mode on the combined hold storage display unit 5D, the third hold display becomes a display mode change notification effect. As it rotates in the lateral direction.

  As shown in FIG. 36 (D2), when the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display becomes the consumption hold display. Is shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F, the second and subsequent hold displays are respectively shifted in the total hold storage display section 5D, and the hold total display is decremented by one. Similarly, when the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is stopped and the fluctuation display based on the suspension information corresponding to the next suspension display (the second suspension display shown in FIG. 36 (C2)) is started, the next suspension is displayed. The display is shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F as the consumption hold display, and the hold displays after the hold display displayed in the second special mode are respectively shifted in the combined hold storage display unit 5D, and the hold total display is subtracted. Be updated.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (E2), when the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the hold display displayed in the second special mode is started, the second special pattern is displayed. The hold display displayed in the mode is shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F as the consumption hold display, and the hold displays subsequent to the hold display displayed in the second special mode are respectively displayed in the combined hold storage display unit 5D. While being shifted, the hold total display is subtracted and updated. At this time, the consumption suspension display is vertically rotated in front view as a display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect.

  Further, even if the final display mode is the first special mode or the second special mode, the change timing is determined to be an arbitrary shift timing (here, the number of shifts 1) instead of the start winning timing (the number of shifts 0). In this case, as shown in FIG. 37 (A) and FIG. 37 (B), at the timing of the start winning, the third hold display is displayed in the total hold storage display section 5D in the normal mode (“○” in this example). ). Then, when the variable display of the effect symbol stops (FIG. 37 (C)) and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display becomes the consumption hold display. The display is shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F, the second and subsequent hold displays are shifted, and the hold total display is decremented by one.

  At this time, when the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 1 and the effect mode of the suggested effect (success pattern) is determined to be the first effect mode, the suggestive effect indicating that the display mode of the hold display changes. As a result, in the effect display device 5, display control in which a black arrow flies from the right side of the display area is performed (FIG. 37 (D1)).

  When the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode, as shown in FIG. 37 (E1), the second hold display (FIG. An effect (a suggestion effect of the first effect mode (success pattern)) in which a black arrow is stuck on the hold display newly displayed in (B)) is performed, and the hold display in which the black arrow is stuck is the first special mode. (In this example, crosses are included in “○”) and displayed. When the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, as shown in FIG. 37 (E2), the second hold display (FIG. An effect (a suggestion effect of the first effect mode (success pattern)) in which a black arrow is stuck on the hold display newly displayed in (B)) is performed, and the hold display in which the black arrow is stuck is in the second special mode. (In this example, two crosses are included in “○”) and displayed.

  When the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 1 and the presentation mode of the suggestion effect (success pattern) is determined to be the second effect mode, the suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold display changes. In the effect display device 5, a display control in which a white arrow flies from the right side of the display area is performed (FIG. 37 (D2)).

  When the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode, as shown in FIG. 37 (E3), the second hold display (FIG. 37) of the combined hold storage display unit 5D is performed at the shift timing. An effect (a suggestion effect (success pattern) of the second effect mode) in which a white arrow is stuck on the hold display newly displayed in (B)) is performed, and the hold display in which the white arrow stuck is in the first special mode. (In this example, crosses are included in “○”) and displayed. When the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, as shown in FIG. 37 (E4), the second hold display (FIG. 37) of the combined hold storage display unit 5D is performed at the timing of the shift. An effect (a suggestion effect (success pattern) of the second appearance mode) in which a white arrow is stuck on the hold display newly displayed in (B)) is performed, and the hold display in which the white arrow stuck is in the second special mode. (In this example, two crosses are included in “○”) and displayed.

  As already described, in the present embodiment, when the suggested effect mode of the suggested effect (success pattern) is the second effect mode, the display mode of the hold display is different from that when the suggested effect is the first effect mode. Are configured to have a higher ratio of the second special mode having a higher expectation of a big hit than the first special mode. Therefore, when the effect mode of the suggestive effect (success pattern) is the first effect mode, that is, when the black arrow flies and stabs the hold display, the rate at which the hold display changes to the first special mode having a low degree of expectation is increased. high. That is, the ratio of transition from FIG. 37 (D1) to FIG. 37 (E1) is high. On the other hand, when the effect mode of the suggestive effect (success pattern) is the second effect mode, that is, when a white arrow flies and stabs the hold display, the rate at which the hold display changes to the second special mode having a high degree of expectation is high. high. That is, the ratio of transition from FIG. 37 (D2) to FIG. 37 (E4) is high. With this configuration, even if the suggestion effect (success pattern) is such that the arrow flies and sticks on the hold display, it is felt that it is desired to be performed in the second effect mode, and the suggestion effect is performed in the first effect mode. , That is, when the black arrow flies, it is possible to make the user feel that he wants to pass without sticking to the hold display (I want it to be a suggestive effect (passing pattern)).

  The hold display in which the display mode has changed to the first special mode in FIG. 37 (E1) or FIG. 37 (E3) is a front view as a display mode change notification effect as shown in FIG. 38 (F1) and FIG. 38 (G1). To rotate sideways. As shown in FIG. 38 (H1), when the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display becomes the consumption hold display. Is shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F, the second and subsequent hold displays are respectively shifted in the total hold storage display section 5D, and the hold total display is decremented by one.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 38 (I1), when the variable display of the effect symbol stops and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the hold display displayed in the first special mode is started, the first special mode is performed. Is shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F as the consumption hold display, and the hold displays subsequent to the hold display displayed in the first special mode are respectively shifted in the combined hold storage display unit 5D. At the same time, the hold total display is subtracted and updated. At this time, the consumption suspension display is horizontally rotated in front view as a display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect.

  In addition, in FIG. 37 (E2) and FIG. 37 (E4), the hold display in which the display mode has changed to the second special mode is, as shown in FIG. 38 (F2) and FIG. 38 (G2), a display mode change notification effect. Rotate vertically in front view. As shown in FIG. 38 (H2), when the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display becomes the consumption hold display. Is shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F, the second and subsequent hold displays are respectively shifted in the total hold storage display section 5D, and the hold total display is decremented by one.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 38 (I2), when the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the hold display displayed in the first special mode is started, the first special mode is performed. Are shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F as the consumption hold display, and the hold displays subsequent to the hold display displayed in the first special mode are respectively shifted in the combined hold storage display unit 5D. At the same time, the hold total display is subtracted and updated. At this time, the consumption suspension display is vertically rotated in front view as a display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect.

  FIG. 39 and FIG. 40 are explanatory diagrams illustrating specific examples of the prefetching effect based on the second prefetching effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 39 (A), in the effect display device 5, while the effect symbols are being displayed in a fluctuating manner, two hold displays are displayed in the combined hold storage display unit 5 </ b> D in a normal mode (“○” in this example). If a start winning is performed while the total number of held items displayed on the upper left of the effect display device 5 is "2", the look-ahead effect (look-ahead effect pattern, final display mode, change Timing) and the mode of the suggestion effect are determined, and a new hold display is displayed according to the determination result. In the examples shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, the look-ahead effect pattern is determined as the second look-ahead effect pattern, the final display mode is determined as the first special mode or the second special mode, and the change timing is set to the number of shifts 1 or the number of shifts 2 Is determined. In addition, the effect mode of the suggested effect is determined as the first effect mode or the second effect mode.

  In the present embodiment, in the prefetching effect based on the second prefetching effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) to be notified is displayed in a special mode at the timing of the start winning prize, and at an arbitrary shift timing, The display is changed to the first special mode or the second special mode of the final display mode. Therefore, when the look-ahead effect pattern is determined to be the second look-ahead effect pattern, as shown in FIG. 39 (B), at the timing of the start winning, the third hold display is displayed in the special hold storage display unit 5D in the special mode ( In this example, six lines are drawn outside "o").

  Then, when the variable display of the effect symbol stops (FIG. 39 (C)) and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display becomes the consumption hold active display. The display is shifted to the area 5F, the second and subsequent hold displays are shifted, and the hold total display is decremented by one. At this time, if the effect mode of the suggested effect is determined to be the second effect mode, a white arrow flies from the right side of the display area in the effect display device 5 as a suggestive effect indicating that the suspended display changes. (Second production mode) Display control is performed (FIG. 39D).

  Here, when the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 1 and the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode, as shown in (E1) of FIG. An effect in which a white arrow is stuck in the second hold display of 5D (corresponding to the hold display of the special mode newly displayed in FIG. 39 (B)) (a suggestion effect (success pattern) of the second effect mode) is performed. At the same time, the hold display with the white arrow stuck thereon changes from the special mode to the first special mode (in this example, crosses are included in “○”) and displayed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 39 (E4), the consumption suspension display is horizontally rotated in a front view as a display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect.

  In addition, when the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 1 and the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, as shown in FIG. (A suggestion effect (success pattern) of the second effect mode) in which a white arrow is stuck in the second hold display (corresponding to the special mode newly displayed in FIG. 39 (B)). Is changed from the special mode to the second special mode (in this example, two crosses are included in “○”) and displayed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 39 (E5), the consumption suspension display is vertically rotated in front view as a display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect.

  In addition, when the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 2, as shown in FIG. 39 (E3), at the shift timing, a suggestion effect that a white arrow passes without stabbing any hold display (second effect mode) (Passing pattern) is performed. The suggestion effect shown in FIG. 39 (E3) is performed when it is determined in the effect symbol change start process that the suggestion effect (passing pattern) is to be executed in the second effect mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, as the suggested effect, in the effect display device 5, display control in which a black arrow (first effect mode) or a white arrow (second effect mode) flies from the right side of the display area is performed. Indicates that the display mode of the hold display changes, and when an arrow is stuck in the hold display (when a suggestive effect (success pattern) is performed), the display mode changes, and the arrow does not stick in any of the hold displays. When passing, the display mode does not change (when the suggestion effect (passing pattern) is performed).

  Thereafter, the variable display of the effect symbol stops (FIG. 40 (F)), and when the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display becomes the consumption hold active display. The area is shifted to the area 5F, and the second and subsequent hold indications are shifted. At this time, in the effect display device 5, a display control in which a black arrow flies from the right side of the display area (first effect mode) is performed as a suggestive effect indicating that the suspended display changes (FIG. 40 (G)). ).

  Then, when the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 2 and the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode, as shown in FIG. 40 (H1), at the timing of the shift, the total suspension storage display section 5D (A suggestion effect of the first effect mode (success pattern)) in which a black arrow is stuck in the first on-hold display (corresponding to the on-hold display of the special mode newly displayed in FIG. 39 (B)). Is changed from the special mode to the first special mode (in this example, crosses are included in “○”) and displayed. The hold display in which the display mode has changed from the special mode to the first special mode is horizontally rotated in front view as a display mode change notification effect, as shown in FIG. 40 (I1) and FIG. 40 (J1). Then, when the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the hold display displayed in the first special mode is started, the hold display displayed in the first special mode is used as the consumption hold display, and the consumption hold active display area is displayed. Shifted to 5F. At this time, the consumption suspension display is horizontally rotated in front view as a display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect.

  When the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 2 and the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, as shown in FIG. 40 (H2), the total suspension storage display section 5D is displayed at the shift timing. (A suggestion effect of the first effect mode (success pattern)) in which a black arrow is stuck in the first on-hold display (corresponding to the on-hold display of the special mode newly displayed in FIG. 39 (B)). Is changed from the special mode to the second special mode (in this example, two crosses are included in “○”) and displayed. The suspended display whose display mode has changed from the special mode to the second special mode is vertically rotated as a display mode change notification effect as shown in FIG. 40 (I2) and FIG. 40 (J2). Then, when the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the hold display displayed in the second special mode is started, the hold display displayed in the second special mode is used as the consumption hold display, and the consumption hold active display area is displayed. Shifted to 5F. At this time, the consumption suspension display is vertically rotated in front view as a display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect.

  Next, a description will be given of a case where a start winning is generated during the execution of the reach effect while the effect symbols are changing. As shown in FIG. 41 (A), in the effect display device 5, the effect design is being displayed while the effect design is being changed and the reach effect is being executed, and the two hold displays are displayed in the total hold storage display unit 5 </ b> D in the normal mode (this example). In the case where a start winning is performed when the total number of holdings displayed at the upper left of the effect display device 5 is “2” and a start winning is performed, a look-ahead effect (a look-ahead effect pattern) , Final display mode, change timing) and the mode of the suggestion effect are determined, and a new hold display is displayed according to the determination result. In the example shown in FIG. 41, the look-ahead effect pattern is determined as the first look-ahead effect pattern, the final display mode is determined as the first special mode or the second special mode, and the change timing is determined as the number of shifts 0. In addition, the effect mode of the suggested effect is determined as the first effect mode or the second effect mode.

  When the start winning is generated during the execution of the reach effect, the change timing is determined at the time of the start winning (the number of shifts is 0), and when the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode, FIG. As shown, at the timing of the start winning, a third hold display is displayed in a normal manner on the total hold storage display unit 5D. Similarly, when the start winning is generated during the execution of the reach effect, the change timing is determined at the time of starting winning (the number of shifts is 0), and when the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode, FIG. As shown in B), at the timing of the start winning, a third hold display is displayed in a normal manner on the combined hold storage display unit 5D. That is, in the present embodiment, when a start winning is generated during execution of the reach effect, even if the display mode of the hold display based on the starting winning is determined to be the first special mode or the second special mode, The hold display based on the winning is displayed in a normal mode.

  When the change timing is determined at the time of the start winning (the number of shifts is 0) and the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode, the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is stopped as shown in FIG. When the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display is shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F, and the second and subsequent hold displays are shifted, respectively. , The hold total display is updated by one subtraction. Then, by starting the change display based on the hold upper part, as shown in FIG. 41 (D) and FIG. 41 (E), a new display is performed in the second hold display (FIG. 41 (B)). (Corresponding to the hold display in the normal mode) changes to the first special mode. At this time, the hold display in which the display mode has changed in the first special mode is horizontally rotated in front view as a display mode change notification effect.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 41 (F) and FIG. 41 (G), when the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the hold display displayed in the first special mode is started, in the first special mode, The displayed hold display is shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F as the consumption hold display. At this time, the consumption suspension display is vertically rotated in front view as a display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect.

  FIG. 41 illustrates a case where the change timing is determined at the time of the start winning (the number of shifts is 0) due to the occurrence of the start winning during the execution of the reach effect, and the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode. However, when the start winning is generated during the execution of the reach effect, the change timing is determined at the time of starting winning (the number of shifts is 0), and when the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, the hold display is performed. When changing from the normal mode to the second special mode, the hold display is vertically rotated in front view, and when the hold display is shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F as the consumption hold display, the hold display becomes front. Rotate vertically by sight.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the execution is performed when the first special mode or the second special mode is displayed in the variable display corresponding to the hold display of the first special mode or the second special mode. Since the display mode changed variation start notification effect at least part of which is the same as the displayed display change notification effect is performed, the display mode corresponds to the hold display which is the first special mode or the second special mode. The player can easily understand that the display is variable.

  Further, by performing the effect in which the hold display is horizontally rotated in front view and the effect in which the hold display is vertically rotated, the display mode of the hold display is changed to a normal mode, a first special mode, and a second special mode having different expectation levels of a big hit. The player can easily understand which of the modes is displayed.

  Further, it is possible to prevent the interest in the reach effect from being reduced due to the display of the hold display in the first special mode or the second special mode during the execution of the reach effect, thereby preventing the interest of the reach effect from being reduced. it can.

  In addition, since the display mode of the consumption hold display is displayed in a different display mode, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and even if there are changes and additions without departing from the gist of the present invention, they are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above embodiment, when the reach effect is not being executed, the hold display is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode, whereby the display mode change notification effect is executed, and the hold display is performed in the first special mode. Although the mode of notifying the change to the mode or the second special mode has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the hold display is displayed in the special mode when the reach effect is not being executed. Also, a display mode change notification effect may be executed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the display mode of the hold display displayed on the total hold storage display unit 5D is changed only once is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The display mode of the hold display displayed on the display unit 5D may be changed a plurality of times. Specifically, this is shown in Modification Example 1.

  42 and 43 are explanatory diagrams showing a specific example of the prefetching effect based on the second prefetching effect pattern as Modification Example 1. FIG. As shown in FIG. 42 (A), in the effect display device 5, while the effect symbols are being displayed in a fluctuating manner, two holding displays are displayed in a normal manner (“○” in this example) on the combined holding storage display unit 5D. If a start winning is performed while the total number of held items displayed on the upper left of the effect display device 5 is "2", the look-ahead effect (look-ahead effect pattern, final display mode, change Timing) and the mode of the suggestion effect are determined, and a new hold display is displayed according to the determination result. In the example shown in FIG. 42, the look-ahead effect pattern is determined as the first look-ahead effect pattern, the final display mode is determined as the second special mode, and the change timing is determined as 1 shift. In addition, it is determined that the hold display is changed to the first special mode before the hold display is changed to the second special mode which is the final display mode, and the effect mode of the suggested effect is changed to the first effect mode or the second effect mode. Is determined.

  In the first modified example, in the pre-reading effect based on the first pre-reading effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) to be notified is displayed in the first special mode at the timing of the start winning prize, and the first time. At the shift timing, the display is changed to the second special mode. Therefore, when the look-ahead effect pattern is determined to be the first look-ahead effect pattern, as shown in FIG. 42 (B), at the timing of the start winning, the third hold display is displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 5D as the first special display. It is displayed in a mode (in this embodiment, crosses are included in “○”).

  The hold display displayed in the first special mode is horizontally rotated in front view as a display mode change notification effect, as shown in FIG. 42 (C).

  When the variable display of the effect symbol stops (FIG. 42 (D)) and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display becomes the consumption hold active display. The area is shifted to the area 5F, the second and subsequent hold displays are shifted, and the hold total display is decremented by one. At this time, if the effect mode of the suggested effect is determined to be the second effect mode, a white arrow flies from the right side of the display area in the effect display device 5 as a suggestive effect indicating that the suspended display changes. (Second production mode) Display control is performed (FIG. 42 (E)).

  Here, if the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 1 and the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, as shown in FIG. An effect (a suggestion effect of the second effect mode (success pattern)) in which a white arrow is stuck in the second hold display of 5D (corresponding to the hold display of the first special mode newly displayed in FIG. 42 (B)) At the same time, the hold display with the white arrow stuck thereon is changed from the first special mode to the second special mode (in this embodiment, double crosses are included in “○”) and displayed.

  Note that the hold display in which the display mode has changed from the special mode to the first special mode is based on the fact that the display mode has changed from the first special mode to the second special mode, as shown in FIG. As a special effect in the above, unlike the horizontal rotation in the front view when the hold display is displayed in the first special mode, the vertical rotation is performed in the front view.

  When the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display is shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F as the consumption hold display. The second and subsequent hold displays are shifted in the total hold storage display unit 5D, and the hold total display is decremented by one. Similarly, when the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the next hold display is started, the next hold display is shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F as the consumption hold display. The hold display after the hold display displayed in the first special mode is shifted in the combined hold storage display unit 5D, and the hold total display is subtracted and updated.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (H) and FIG. 43 (I), the variation display of the effect symbols is stopped and the variation display based on the suspension information corresponding to the suspension display displayed in the second special mode is started. And the hold display displayed in the second special mode is shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F as the consumption hold display, and the hold displays subsequent to the hold display displayed in the second special mode are added together. While being shifted in the hold storage display section 5D, the hold total display is subtracted and updated.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 43 (J), the consumption hold display displayed in the second special mode in the consumption hold active display area 5F is a display mode changed change start notification effect from the first special mode to the first special mode. Similarly to the case where the display mode of the hold display is changed to the second special mode, the display mode is changed from the first special mode to the second special mode by vertically rotating in front view as the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect. This indicates to the player that the display is a variable display corresponding to the hold display. In this way, in the variable display corresponding to the hold display in which the display mode has changed from the first special mode to the second special mode, the display mode change notification effect when the first special mode is set, but the second display mode is not used. Since the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect in which the effect mode is common to at least a part of the special effect in the special mode, the display corresponding to the hold display from the first special mode to the second special mode is performed. The player can easily understand the variable display.

  In this modification, a mode in which the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect is executed in the same effect mode as the effect executed when the display mode of the hold display is changed from the first special mode to the second special mode is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect of the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect is performed when the display mode of the hold display changes from the first special mode to the second special mode. It is sufficient that at least a part of the special effect is the same as the effect mode.For example, in the display mode change notification effect, while the hold display vertically rotates in front view, the display mode changed variation start notification effect is As the same (common) effect mode, the consumption hold display displayed in the second special mode is rotated vertically in front view, and the size of the consumption hold display is set as an effect mode different from the display mode change notification effect. Special The size of the hold display during the performance may be different from that of the hold display. In addition to the vertical vibration of the consumption hold display, the light emission of the LED and the output of the notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R may be executed. .

  In the first modification, the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect is performed in the same display mode as the display mode change notification effect executed when the display mode of the hold display changes from the first special mode to the second special mode. Although the execution mode has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. The display mode change notification effect to be executed when the display mode of the hold display changes from the first special mode to the second special mode, and the display mode The changed fluctuation start notification effect may be executed in the same effect mode as when the hold display is displayed in the first special mode.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the display mode of the hold display displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 5D is changed from the normal mode or the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode has been described. Is not limited to this, and the display mode of the consumption hold display displayed in the consumption hold active display area 5F may be changed. Specifically, this is shown in Modification 2.

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example in which the display mode of the consumption hold display is changed as a second modification. As shown in FIG. 44 (A), in the effect display device 5, while the effect symbols are being displayed in a fluctuating manner, two holding displays are displayed in the combined holding storage display unit 5 </ b> D in a normal mode (“○” in this example). When the start winning is performed while the total number of holdings displayed on the upper left of the effect display device 5 is "2", the look-ahead effect (look-ahead effect pattern, final display mode, change Timing) and the mode of the suggestion effect are determined, and a new hold display is displayed according to the determination result. In the example shown in FIG. 44, the look-ahead effect pattern is determined as the first look-ahead effect pattern, the final display mode is determined as the first special mode, and the change timing is determined as the number of shifts 0.

  In the second modification, in the pre-reading effect based on the first pre-reading effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) to be notified is displayed in the first special mode at the timing of the start winning. Therefore, when the look-ahead effect pattern is determined to be the first look-ahead effect pattern, as shown in FIG. 44B, at the timing of the start winning, the third hold display is displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 5D as the first special display. It is displayed in a mode (in this embodiment, crosses are included in “○”).

  Note that the hold display displayed in the first special mode is horizontally rotated in front view as a display mode change notification effect as shown in FIG.

  Then, the variable display of the effect symbol stops (FIG. 44 (D)), and when the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display becomes the consumption hold active display. The display is shifted to the area 5F, the second and subsequent hold displays are shifted, and the hold total display is decremented by one.

  When the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display is shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F as the consumption hold display. The second and subsequent hold displays are shifted in the total hold storage display unit 5D, and the hold total display is decremented by one. Similarly, when the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the next hold display is started, the next hold display is shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F as the consumption hold display. The hold display after the hold display displayed in the first special mode is shifted in the combined hold storage display unit 5D, and the hold total display is subtracted and updated.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (F), when the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the hold display displayed in the first special mode is started, the first special The hold display displayed in the mode is shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F as the consumption hold display, and the hold displays subsequent to the hold display displayed in the first special mode are respectively displayed in the combined hold storage display unit 5D. While being shifted, the hold total display is subtracted and updated. At this time, the consumption suspension display is horizontally rotated in front view as a display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect.

  Next, for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to further change the display mode of the consumption hold display from the first special mode, which is the current final display mode, to the second special mode based on the fluctuation display result or the like. At this time, when it is determined that the display mode of the consumption hold display is changed to the second special mode, as shown in FIG. 44 (G), the display is displayed in the first special mode at a predetermined timing during the change of the effect symbol. Is changed to the second special mode. When the display mode of the consumption hold display is changed in this way, in order to notify the player that the display mode of the consumption hold display has changed, the consumption changed to the second special mode as a special effect. The hold display rotates vertically when viewed from the front.

  In this modification, the display mode of the consumption hold display is changed from the first special mode to the second special mode, so that the effect is the same as the effect when the hold display is changed to the second special mode. Although the form in which the special display in which the hold display is rotated vertically in the front view is illustrated is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. As a special effect, the case where the hold display is changed to the second special mode is described. As a different effect, for example, an effect in which a character is displayed on the effect display device 5, light emission of an LED, output of a notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the like may be executed.

  In the second modification, the form in which both the display mode of the hold display displayed on the combined hold storage display section 5D and the display mode of the consumption hold display displayed on the consumption hold active display area 5F are changed has been exemplified. The present invention is not limited to this, and changes both display modes of the hold display displayed on the combined hold storage display section 5D and the consumption hold display displayed on the consumption hold active display area 5F. In this case, when the display mode of the hold display displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 5D is changed, and when the display mode of the consumption hold display displayed on the consumption hold active display area 5F is changed, a second The rate of change to the two special modes may be different. Specifically, FIG. 45 shows a third modification.

  FIG. 45A shows a display mode of the hold display based on the hold storage determined to execute the look-ahead effect when the look-ahead effect is determined in the look-ahead effect determination process as a third modification. FIG. 45 (B) is a change timing determination table for determining whether to change when displayed as a hold display in 5D or to change when displayed as a hold display in the consumption hold active display area 5F. Determines the final display mode to be changed when it is determined that the display mode of the hold display based on the hold storage determined to execute the prefetch effect is changed when the display is displayed as the hold display on the combined hold storage display section 5D. FIG. 45 (C) is a table based on a hold storage determined to execute a prefetch effect. 6 is a consumption hold display final display mode determination table that determines a final display mode that changes when it is determined that the display mode of the hold display is to be changed when displayed as the consumption hold display in the consumption hold active display area 5F. .

  In the third modification, after executing S67105a of the look-ahead effect determination process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the look-ahead effect using the change timing determination table shown in FIG. The display mode of the hold display based on the storage is changed when the display is displayed as the hold display on the combined hold storage display unit 5D (“on hold display” shown in FIG. 45 (A)), or is displayed in the consumption hold active display area 5F. It is determined whether or not to change when the display is displayed as the consumption hold display (“consumption hold display” shown in FIG. 45A). In the second modification, the change timing of the display mode of the hold display based on the hold memory determined to execute the look-ahead effect is simply determined to be “on hold display” at a rate of 50%, and the change timing of the 50% is determined. Exemplifies a mode in which the display is determined to be “in the consumption hold display”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold display is performed in accordance with the winning determination result of the hold storage determined to execute the prefetch effect. May be determined at different rates from "on hold display" and "consumption hold display".

  When the change timing of the display mode of the hold display based on the hold storage determined to execute the prefetch effect in the change timing determination table shown in FIG. 45A is determined to be “on hold display”, the effect control CPU 120 Using the hold display final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 45 (B), the final display mode is changed to the first special mode and the second special mode in accordance with the winning determination result of the hold storage determined to execute the prefetch effect. Determined from More specifically, when the winning determination result is “losing”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display mode to be the first special mode at a rate of 80%, and the second special mode at a rate of 20%. To decide. In addition, when the prize-winning determination result is “normal big hit” or “probable changing big hit”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the first special mode at a rate of 20% and the second special mode at a rate of 80%. decide. Further, when the prize-winning determination result is "sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit", the effect control CPU 120 determines the first special mode at a rate of 50% and the second special mode at a rate of 50%. To decide.

  After determining the final display mode of the hold display using the hold display final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 45B, the effect control CPU 120 executes S67106 and S67108 in the look-ahead effect determination process of FIG. Then, the prefetch effect pattern and the change timing (the number of shifts) may be determined in the same manner as in the above embodiment.

  If the change timing of the display mode of the hold display based on the hold storage determined to execute the look-ahead effect in the change timing determination table shown in FIG. Using the consumption hold display final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 45C, the final display mode is changed to the first special mode and the second special mode in accordance with the winning determination result of the hold storage determined to execute the prefetch effect. It is determined from the special aspect. More specifically, when the winning determination result is “losing”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display mode to be the first special mode at a rate of 95%, and the second special mode at a rate of 5%. To decide. If the winning determination result is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the first special mode at a rate of 5% and the second special mode at a rate of 95%. decide. Further, when the prize-winning determination result is "sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit", the effect control CPU 120 determines the first special mode at a rate of 30% and the second special mode at a rate of 70%. To decide.

  After determining the final display mode of the consumption hold display using the consumption hold display final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 45C, the effect control CPU 120 executes S67106 in the prefetch effect determination process of FIG. In order to determine the pre-reading effect pattern and to change the display mode when the display is displayed as the consumption hold display in the consumption hold active display area 5F, add 1 to the sum of the change timings (the number of shifts) and the number of stored hold. (For example, 2 if the total number of pending storages is 1, and 3 if the total number of pending storages is 2). This allows the player to pay attention to the hold display and the consumption hold display, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the third modification, in the prefetch effect determination process, the change timing of the display mode of the hold display based on the hold memory determined to execute the prefetch effect is determined from “on hold display” and “consumption hold display”. For example, when the change timing of the display mode of the hold display is determined to be “on hold display” and when it is determined to be “consumption hold display”, the final display mode is set to the first special mode based on the winning determination result. Although the mode determined from the mode and the second special mode has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. In the prefetch effect determination process, the display mode of the hold display based on the hold memory determined to execute the prefetch effect When the change timing is determined to be “consumption suspended display”, the final display mode is determined from the first special mode and the second special mode based on the fluctuation display result. It may be.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when a winning start occurs during the reach effect, and it is determined that the hold display based on the starting winning is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode (the final display mode is changed to the first special mode or the first special mode). In the second special mode, when the change timing is determined to be a prize), the hold display is once displayed in the normal mode, and after the next variable display is started, the hold display is changed again to the first special mode or the second special mode. In addition to the above, the form in which the display mode change notification effect is executed has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. When it is determined that the display is to be displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode, the hold display is temporarily displayed in the normal mode, and the hold display is displayed at the timing when the reach effect ends. And displays in a manner, may be executed a display mode change notification effect.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when a winning start occurs during the reach effect, and it is determined that the hold display based on the starting winning is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode (the final display mode is changed to the first special mode or the first special mode). In the second special mode, when the change timing is determined to be a prize), the hold display is once displayed in the normal mode, and after the next variable display is started, the hold display is changed again to the first special mode or the second special mode. In addition to the above, the form in which the display mode change notification effect is executed has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. If it is determined that the display is to be performed in the first special mode or the second special mode, the hold display is directly displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode, and the display mode change notification effect is executed. It may be.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when a winning start occurs during the reach effect, and it is determined that the hold display based on the starting winning is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode (the final display mode is changed to the first special mode or the first special mode). In the second special mode, when the change timing is determined to be a prize), the hold display is once displayed in the normal mode, and after the next variable display is started, the hold display is changed again to the first special mode or the second special mode. In addition to the above, the form in which the display mode change notification effect is executed has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. When it is determined to display in the first special mode or the second special mode, the hold display is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode, and the display mode change notification effect is displayed after the end of the reach effect or in the next change table. It may be executed after the start.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when a winning start occurs during the reach effect, and it is determined that the hold display based on the starting winning is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode (the final display mode is changed to the first special mode or the first special mode). In the second special mode, when the change timing is determined to be a prize), the hold display is once displayed in the normal mode, and after the next variable display is started, the hold display is changed again to the first special mode or the second special mode. In addition to the above, the form in which the display mode change notification effect is executed has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a start winning is generated during the reach effect, and the hold display based on the starting winning is displayed. When it is determined that the display is to be performed in the first special mode or the second special mode, the hold display may be displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode, and the display mode change notification effect may not be executed. There.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in S67101 of the prefetch effect determination processing, when the prefetch target flag is set in the winning determination result storage buffer or the active display storage buffer, the prefetch effect is not newly executed. By doing so, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the pre-reading effect is simultaneously executed in the consumption hold display displayed in the consumption hold active display area 5F and the hold display displayed in the combined hold storage display unit 5D. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. Even when the prefetch target flag is set in the winning determination result storage buffer or the active display storage buffer, a new prefetch effect may be executed. good. In the case where a new look-ahead effect is executed in a state where the look-ahead effect has already been executed, the display mode change notification effect and the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect which are executed or executed in the already executed pre-read effect. A display mode change notification effect and a display mode change notification effect or a display mode being executed by executing a plurality of pre-reading effects simultaneously by executing a display mode change notification effect and a display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect in a different effect mode. The player may be prevented from being confused as to which of the pre-reading effects the changed fluctuation start notification effect is based on.

  Further, in the embodiment, when the pre-reading effect is being executed, the mode of changing the display mode of the hold display from the normal mode or the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode at the shift timing of the hold display is described. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing of changing the display mode of the hold display may be during the variable display or at the end of the variable display.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the pre-reading effect is being executed, the mode of changing the display mode of the hold display from the normal mode or the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode at the shift timing of the hold display is described. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the hold display may be changed at an arbitrary timing by the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B by the player.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the change of the display mode of the hold display during the reach effect is restricted is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A character effect in which a character is displayed on the effect display device 5 as a notice effect suggesting the possibility of being a group effect or a group effect in which a plurality of characters pass through the display screen of the effect display device 5 are executed. The change of the display mode of the hold display may be restricted even during the execution of.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the reach effect is executed at the timing when the display mode of the hold display is changed from the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode, next to the variable display after the reach effect is executed. In the variable display, the mode of executing the display mode change notification effect based on the change of the display mode of the hold display and the change of the display mode of the hold display has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. If the reach effect is being executed at the timing when the display mode is changed from the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode, one or both of the change in the display mode of the hold display and the display mode change notification effect May not be executed. When the display mode change notification effect is not executed, the display mode changed change start notification effect may not be executed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the variable display is started, the hold display corresponding to the variable display is displayed as the consumption hold display in the combined hold storage display area 5F in the same manner as the hold display. The present invention is not limited to this, and the consumption pending display displayed in the total pending storage display area 5F is different from the pending display displayed in the total pending storage display unit 5D as long as the display mode represents the variable display. Different display modes may be used. It should be noted that the consumption hold display displayed in the combined hold storage display area 5F may be different from the hold display displayed in the combined hold storage display section 5D in all of the size, shape, color scheme, and the like. Only a part of the shape, color arrangement, and the like may be different.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the combined hold storage display unit 5D that displays the hold display and the consumption hold active display area 5F that displays the consumption hold display is provided is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the consumption pending active display area 5F may not be provided. In addition, when the consumption hold active display area 5F is not provided, immediately before the start of the fluctuation display corresponding to the hold display on which the display mode change notification effect is executed, the hold display on which the display mode change notification effect is executed is displayed on the display mode changed fluctuation. As the start notification effect, vertical rotation in front view or horizontal rotation in front view may be performed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the hold display is displayed in the special mode, the hold display always changes from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. However, for example, a case may be provided in which the hold display displayed in a special mode does not change the display mode. In this case, when the variable display corresponding to the hold display (hold information) is started without changing the hold display from the special mode to the special mode, compared to when the change display is changed from the special mode to the special mode. It is desirable to configure so that the ratio of big hits is reduced. By doing so, it is possible to give more interest to the change of the display mode of the hold display from the special mode to the special mode. Further, in this case, the state in which the hold display is displayed in the special mode is higher than the state in which the hold display is displayed in the normal state, and the ratio of the display being changed to the special mode is higher. It is desirable to do. By doing so, it is possible to give an interest to the change of the display mode of the hold display from the normal mode to the special mode, and it is also possible to increase the expectation when the display mode is displayed in the special mode. .

  In the above-described embodiment, “different ratios” means not only those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 40%: 60%. B = 100%: A concept including ones having different ratios in a relationship such as 0% (that is, one having 100% allocation and the other having 0% allocation).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the game ball is launched from below the game area by the hitting ball launching device is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the hitting ball launching device may be a pachinko gaming machine 1 By providing the game ball above the game area, the game ball may be launched from the position above the game area.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a command directly to the effect control CPU 120. However, the game control microcomputer 100 is connected to another board (for example, the voice control shown in FIG. 2). The effect control command is transmitted to a board 13 or a lamp control board 14 or a sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound control board 13 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp control board 14). Then, it may be transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 in the effect control board 12 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control unit such as a microcomputer may be mounted on the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the sound / lamp board, and the control means may receive the command. The control relating to the voice control and the lamp control is executed in response to this, and the received command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 for controlling the effect display device 5 as it is or by changing it to, for example, a simplified command. You may make it. Even in such a case, the effect control CPU 120 performs the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, or the sound control similarly to performing the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment. / Display control can be performed according to a command received from the lamp board.

  In addition, in the embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of a variation pattern indicating a variation mode such as a variation time, a type of a reach effect, and the presence or absence of a pseudo-run, one variation pattern command is used when the variation is started. Has been described, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, when the notification is made by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 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 determine the type of reach and the presence or 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 CPU 120 may perform the effect control in the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of the two commands. In addition, the microcomputer 100 for game control notifies the fluctuating time by each of the two commands, and the CPU 120 for effect control selects a specific fluctuating mode executed at each timing. Is also good. 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 changed as appropriate. In this manner, 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, the configuration shown in the above embodiment can be applied to various types of gaming machines, not limited to pachinko gaming machines. For example, the configuration shown in each of the above embodiments may be applied to an enclosed circulation type pachinko machine. In the enclosed circulation type pachinko machine, a predetermined number (for example, 50) of game balls used in the pachinko machine are enclosed in an enclosed area (for example, in a pachinko machine), and a game area provided in the pachinko machine is provided. In order to fire game balls through the game area, collect the game balls via the collecting area (for example, each winning opening, out port, foul ball return port), and fire the collected game balls again in the game area. In the enclosed area. Further, in such an enclosed circulation type pachinko machine, when there is a winning in each winning opening, a point corresponding to the number of award balls is added to the card inserted in the card unit instead of the award ball. Processing is performed.

  Also, in the above embodiment, at the time of the start winning, a random R for determining whether or not to make a big hit is extracted, and the extracted random R itself is stored as a hold storage. The present invention is not limited to this. Instead of storing the random R itself, data that can specify the determination result as to whether or not to make a big hit by the extracted random R is stored, and the start condition is When it is established and the variable display is started, the variable display may be performed by specifying the determination result stored at the time of the start winning without determining whether to make a big hit again. In other words, the determination as to whether or not to make a big hit may be made at a timing other than the start of the change, such as at the time of starting winning, instead of at the start of the change.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the hold display displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 5D and the consumption hold display displayed on the consumption hold active display area 5F are displayed in the same display mode is exemplified. The present invention is not limited to this, and at least a part of the hold display displayed on the combined hold storage display section 5D and the consumption hold display displayed on the consumption hold active display area 5F are different. For example, any of those having different shapes, different sizes, and different color arrangements may be used. If the shape of the hold display displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 5D is different from that of the consumption hold display displayed on the consumption hold active display area 5F, it is displayed in a special manner on the combined hold storage display unit 5D. A part of the mode of the hold display displayed in the hold hold active display area 5F, for example, by making the color scheme the same, the player can display the hold display displayed in the combined hold storage display unit 5D. Alternatively, it may be possible to easily determine which of the suspended displays is performing the variable display. Further, the hold display displayed on the combined hold storage display section 5D and the consumption hold display displayed on the consumption hold active display area 5F may all differ in shape, size, color arrangement, and the like.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the display mode of the consumption hold display is changed to the first special mode (in this embodiment, a cross is included in “○”) or the second special mode (in this embodiment, Although the double cross is included in “○”), the mode of changing the display mode of the hold display to the same first special mode or the second special mode as the consumption hold display as the hold display changing means has been exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, the special mode of the consumption hold display to change the display mode as the variable display corresponding display change means and the special mode of the hold display to change the display mode as the hold display change means, At least a part may be different, and for example, it may be one of a different shape, a different size, or a different color scheme. In addition, the special form of the consumption hold display in which the display mode is changed as the variable display corresponding display change means and the special mode of the hold display in which the display mode is changed as the hold display change section are all different in shape, size, color arrangement, and the like. May be.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the hold display is displayed in the first special mode (the second special mode) from the beginning (when the number of shifts is determined to be 0), the sum-hold display section 5D displays In the case where the display mode of the display is changed from the normal mode to the first special mode (second special mode), the mode in which these pending displays are rotated as the display mode change notification effect has been described. The present invention is not limited to this. When the hold display is displayed in the first special mode from the beginning (when the number of shifts is determined to be 0), the display mode of the hold display is changed from the normal mode to the first special mode. The display mode change notification effect may be executed in a different effect mode when the display condition changes. Specifically, when the display mode of the hold display changes from the normal mode to the first special mode (second special mode), the hold mode is changed from the beginning to the first special mode (second special mode) as the display mode change notification effect. Mode), the reserved display changed to the first special mode (second special mode) rotates at a higher speed (high-speed rotation), or the reserved display changes from the beginning to the first special mode (second special mode). What is necessary is just to rotate the hold display changed to the first special mode at a rotation speed different from that displayed in the special mode). When the hold display is displayed in the first special mode (second special mode) from the beginning (when the number of shifts is determined to be 0), the display mode of the hold display is changed from the normal mode to the first mode. In the case where the display mode change notification effect is executed in a different effect mode than when the display mode is changed to the special mode (second special mode), the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect is performed in accordance with the executed display mode change notification effect. What is necessary is just to perform in an aspect. Specifically, when the hold display is rotated at a high speed (high-speed rotation) as the display mode change notification effect, the consumption hold display is rotated at a high speed (high-speed rotation) or displayed as the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect. It is sufficient to open the consumption hold display as the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect at the number of rotations of the hold status display as the mode change notification effect.

  Further, in the embodiment, as the pre-reading effect pattern, the first pre-reading effect pattern in which the display mode of the hold display changes from the normal mode to the special mode, and the second pre-reading effect in which the display mode of the hold display changes from the special mode to the special mode Although the embodiment in which one of the effect patterns is executed is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and a third look-ahead effect pattern in which the display mode of the hold display changes from the normal mode to the special mode is provided. You may do so. When the third look-ahead effect pattern is provided in this way, when the display mode of the hold display changes from the normal mode to the special mode, the display mode change notification effect is executed, and the variable display based on the hold storage of the hold display is performed. Is started, when the display mode of the hold display is changed from the normal mode to the special mode, the display mode change notification effect and the display mode displayed on the effect display device 5, and the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R Of the light output from the game effect lamp 9 and the like, at least a part of the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect, which is the same effect mode, may be executed.

  Also, in the above embodiment, the display mode of the hold display changes from the normal mode to the first special mode (second special mode), and the display mode of the hold display changes from the special mode to the first special mode (second special mode). ), The form in which the display mode change notification effect of the same effect mode is executed has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the hold display is changed from the normal mode to the first mode. In the case where the display mode changes to the special mode (the second special mode) and the case where the display mode of the hold display changes from the special mode to the first special mode (the second special mode), a display mode change notification effect in which the display mode changes is performed. It may be executed. Specifically, when the display mode of the hold display changes from the special mode to the first special mode (second special mode), the display mode of the hold display changes from the normal mode to the first special mode (second special mode). The hold display changed to the first special mode (second special mode) as compared to the case where it changes, or the display mode of the hold display changes from the normal mode to the first special mode (second special mode). What is necessary is just to rotate the hold display changed to the first special mode (second special mode) at a different number of rotations from the case where the display is changed.

  In the above embodiment, the display of the hold display is changed at the same rate between the case where the display mode of the hold display changes from the normal mode to the special mode and the case where the display mode of the hold display changes from the special mode to the special mode. Although the mode in which the mode changes to the second special mode has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the hold display changes from the normal mode to the special mode, and the display mode of the hold display is changed. The rate at which the display mode of the hold display changes to the second special mode may be different between the case where the special mode is changed to the special mode.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the start winning is generated during the execution of the reach effect, the mode in which the hold display based on the starting winning is restricted from being displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Pseudo continuous production, a big hit game production executed in the big hit game state, a small hit game production executed in the small hit game state, a fluctuation display during execution Even when a start winning is generated during execution of a fluctuating notice effect that suggests that the result is a big hit, a hold display based on the starting winning is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode. This may be restricted.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when a start winning is generated between the time when the reach effect is started and the time when the next variable display is executed, the hold display based on the starting winning is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode. Although the form in which the display is restricted is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. From the start of the variable display for performing the reach effect to the end of the reach effect, or the reach effect. If a start winning is generated between the start of the variable display and the end of the variable display, a hold display based on the start winning is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode. May be limited.

  Further, the change of the hold display and the consumption hold display in the above embodiment is not limited to the change to the display of the first special mode or the second special mode after the display is started in the normal mode, but may be the normal mode or the special mode. This is a concept that includes a case where display is started in the first special mode or the second special mode without passing through the mode. That is, as the change of the hold display and the consumption hold display, after the hold display displayed in the normal mode is shifted to be displayed in the normal mode as the consumption hold display, the display mode of the consumption hold display is changed. It may change from the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the display mode changed fluctuation start notification effect as the related effect is executed at the start of the fluctuation is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode changed fluctuation is displayed. The start notification effect may be executed, for example, at a timing other than the start of the change, such as at the start of the reach effect during the change, during the execution of the reach effect, or at the time of the stop of the change.

  Further, in the embodiment, as the display mode change notification effect and the display mode changed change start notification effect, the form in which the hold display / consumption hold display is rotated is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. The display mode change notification effect and the display mode changed variation start notification effect may include displaying a character or the like on the effect display device 5, outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, emitting light from the game effect lamp 9, and the like. .

  Also, in the above-described embodiment, at the start timing of the variable display, the hold display corresponding to the variable display is shifted from the combined hold storage display unit 5D to the consumption hold active display area 5F, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is not limited to this. During execution of the variable display, the hold display corresponding to the variable display may be shifted from the combined hold storage display section 5D to the consumption hold active display area 5F.

1 pachinko gaming machine 4A first special symbol display device 4B second special symbol display device 5 effect display device 5D total pending storage display section 5F consumption pending active display area 103 CPU
120 Effect Control CPU
121 ROM
122 RAM

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and controls an advantageous state for a player,
Holding storage means capable of storing information regarding the variable display as holding storage;
Based on the hold information read from the hold storage means when starting the variable display, start time determination means for determining whether to control the variable display to the advantageous state,
Pre-start determination means for determining whether to be controlled to the advantageous state before determination by the start-time determination means,
Holding display means capable of displaying a hold display corresponding to each of the hold storages stored in the hold storage means in a first mode and a second mode different from the first mode;
Hold storage number display means for recognizing and displaying the hold storage number in a manner different from the hold display mode displayed by the hold display means,
Effect performing means for executing a predetermined effect when displaying the hold display of the second aspect,
In a variable display corresponding to the hold display of the second aspect, related effect execution means for executing a related effect of an effect mode at least partially common to the effect mode of the predetermined effect,
With
The first aspect includes a normal mode and a special mode different from the normal mode,
The second aspect includes a specific aspect and a special aspect different from the specific aspect,
When the hold display is displayed in the specific mode and when the hold display is displayed in the special mode, the ratio controlled in the advantageous state is different,
There are a plurality of types of the predetermined effects, including a first predetermined effect and a second predetermined effect different from the first predetermined effect,
The hold display means can change the hold display displayed in the first mode to the second mode and display the same, and also display a new hold display in the second mode from the beginning. Is possible,
The advantage is obtained when the hold display displayed in the first mode is changed to the second mode and displayed, and when the newly displayed hold display is displayed in the second mode. The percentage controlled by the state is different,
The effect executing means,
When the hold display displayed in the first mode is changed to the second mode and displayed, the predetermined effect can be executed, and the newly displayed hold display is displayed in the second mode. Even if displayed, the predetermined effect can be executed,
There are different types between the case where the hold display displayed in the first mode is changed to the second mode and displayed, and the case where the newly displayed hold display is displayed in the second mode. Performing the predetermined effect of,
The case where the hold display displayed in the normal mode is changed to the second mode and displayed, and the case where the hold display displayed in the special mode is changed and displayed in the second mode. And execute different types of the predetermined effect,
Wherein if the hold display by holding the display unit are displayed in the specific embodiment, the running first predetermined effect at a higher rate than would be displayed in a special manner, hold display said by the hold display unit when displayed in a special manner, the gaming machine and to execute the second predetermined effect at a higher rate than would be displayed by the specific embodiments.