JP6676583B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of performing variable display.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is fired into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area (also referred to as a “start winning”), a predetermined value is obtained. Some prize balls are paid out to players. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying (also referred to as “fluctuations”) identification information when a game medium wins in a specific winning area (also referred to as a “starting area”) is provided. There is a configuration in which when a display result of variable display of information becomes a specific display result, control can be performed to an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  The advantageous state means an advantageous state for a player to whom a predetermined game value has been given. Specifically, the advantageous state is, for example, a state in which the variable prize means (for example, a special winning opening) is changed to a state that is advantageous for a player who is likely to win the game medium (big hitting game state), or a state that is advantageous for the player. , And a state in which a predetermined game value is given, such as a state in which the condition for paying out premium game media is easily established.

  In such a gaming machine, when a display result of a variable display device that displays a symbol as identification information is a predetermined combination of specific display modes (specific display result), it is generally referred to as a “big hit”. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game medium shifts to an advantageous state (big hit game state) where it is easy to win. Then, in each open period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning prizes is won, the winning prize opening is closed. An opening time (for example, 30 seconds) is determined for each opening, and if the opening time elapses even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the winning opening is closed.

  Further, there is a display capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display (for example, a hold display corresponding to a variable display that has not been executed yet, an active display corresponding to a variable display being executed). For example, there has been a display in which a hold display is always displayed in a rotating manner (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-212136 A (FIG. 67)

  However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, since only the specific display is operated, the effect cannot be enhanced.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the effect of production.

(Means A) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display, and includes an operation mode involving an operation (for example, a mode in which a display position is switched to an advance position or a retreat position, a display mode with no expression) A specific display corresponding to the variable display (for example, an active display corresponding to a change during execution, or a change that has not been started) To be displayed), and the display mode of the specific display (for example, a display color (white, blue, red), a display shape, a pattern, a position, a range, or the like may be changed). Display means (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the active display is displayed by performing steps S663B and S667B, and the steps S3911 and S3929 are performed. And a display effect of suggesting a change in the display mode of the specific display (eg, a change effect (first change effect, first change effect, (2 change effects)) A suggestion effect execution means (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100) in which the change effect is set in step S4506, and a process table corresponding to the change effect is selected in step S8004. a portion) to perform change effect by performing S8105, with a certain display unit, a specific display operation mode when the suggestion effect is performed (e.g., the display position (advanced position, retracted position). operation frequency Other operation modes such as (high frequency, low frequency) and display direction (for example, downward, rightward) may be used. ), The display mode of the specific display can be changed at a different ratio (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S4707 to S4709, thereby displaying the specific display as the execution target of the first change effect. While the display mode of the specific display is changed at a rate of 100% when the display position is the advance position, the specific display is performed when the display position of the specific display as the execution target of the first change effect is the evacuation position. (The display mode of the specific display is changed at a rate of 0%), the first operation mode and the display position of the specific display are changed more than the first operation mode. There is a second operation mode in which the frequency of the operation to be performed is high, and it is determined that the display mode is changed, but the unchanged specific display in which the display mode has not been changed is displayed. The second operation mode is selected at a higher rate than in the case where the unchanged specific display is not displayed , and the suggestion effect execution means detects the change in the display mode of the changed specific display whose display mode has already been changed. In a manner in which at least a part of the suggested effect that suggests and the suggested effect that suggests a change in the display mode of another specific display different from the changed specific display while the changed specific display is being displayed are common. It is characterized by being executable . According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to the operation mode of the specific display.
(Means 1) Another gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display, and includes a mode involving an operation (for example, a mode in which a display position is switched to an advance position or a retreat position, an expressionless state). A specific display corresponding to the variable display (for example, an active display corresponding to a change during execution, a change that has not been started yet) in a display mode in which eyes are opened and sweat is switched to a display mode in which eyes are opened and tears are displayed. Can be displayed, and the display mode of the specific display (for example, the display color (white, blue, red); the display shape, pattern, position, range, etc. can be changed) can be changed. The active display is displayed by performing steps S663B and S667B in the effect control microcomputer 100, and performing steps S3911 and S3929. And a display effect of suggesting a change in the display mode of the specific display (eg, a change effect (first change effect, first change effect, (2 change effects)) A suggestion effect execution means (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100) in which the change effect is set in step S4506, and a process table corresponding to the change effect is selected in step S8004. The specific display means includes a specific display operation mode (for example, a display position (advance position, retreat position) and an operation frequency (operation portion) when the suggestion effect is performed. Other operation modes such as high frequency, low frequency) and display direction (for example, downward, rightward) may be used. ), The display mode of the specific display can be changed at a different ratio (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S4707 to S4709 to display the specific display as the execution target of the first change effect). When the position is the advance position, the display mode of the specific display is changed at a rate of 100%. On the other hand, when the display position of the specific display as the execution target of the first change effect is the retreat position, the specific display is changed. The display mode is not changed (the display mode of the specific display is changed at a rate of 0%). According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to the operation mode of the specific display.

  (Means 2) In the means 1, the specific display means displays the specific display in a mode involving an operation irrespective of whether or not the display mode is changed (for example, the display position (advance position, (Retreat position) is switched), and the suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect at a different rate depending on the operation mode of the specific display (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 46C). By executing step S4508 using the operation frequency determination lottery table shown in (1), a change effect (first change effect, second change effect) when the operation frequency is high is lower than when the operation frequency is low. Is easy to execute). According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to the operation mode of the specific display.

  (Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the specific display means can display a specific display by switching between a specific operation mode (for example, an advance position) and a non-specific operation mode (for example, a retreat position) (for example, The effect control microcomputer 100 can execute steps S4704, S4709, and S4710), and changes the display mode of the specific display when the operation mode of the specific display when the suggestion effect is executed is the specific operation mode. It is possible (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the steps S4707 to S4713 to display the specific display when the display position of the specific display as the execution target of the first change effect is the advance position. The aspect may be changed). According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to the operation mode of the specific display.

  (Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the suggestion effect execution means includes a plurality of types including a first suggestion effect (for example, a first change effect) and a second suggestion effect (for example, a second change effect). (For example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes any of the change effects by performing steps S8004, S8006, and S8105), and the specific display means The specific display mode can be displayed by switching between a specific operation mode (for example, an advance position) and a non-specific operation mode (for example, a retreat position) (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs steps S4704, S4709, and S4710). It is possible to execute the first indication effect, and when the operation mode of the specific display is the specific operation mode, the specific display is performed. The display mode can be changed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the steps S4707 to S4713 so that when the display position of the specific display as the execution target of the first change effect is the advance position, On the other hand, when the second suggestion effect is executed, the display mode of the specific display can be changed regardless of the operation mode of the specific display (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100). By executing steps S4711 to S4713, the display mode of the specific display can be changed regardless of whether the display position of the specific display, which is the execution target of the second change effect, is the advance position or the retreat position. Yes). According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be improved.

  (Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, it is possible to suggest that the display is controlled to be in an advantageous state by the display mode of the specific display (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the steps S3906 and S3924 in FIG. By determining the display mode pattern using the display mode pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG. 39, the reliability of the big hit (indicating white <blue <red) is indicated by the display mode, and the specific display is indicated by the operation mode of the specific display. It is possible to suggest whether or not the mode changes (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the operation frequency by using the operation frequency determination lottery table shown in FIG. 46C in step S4508). Reliability (low frequency <high frequency) that the display mode of the specific display changes according to the operation frequency It may be suggesting) that. According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be improved.

  (Means 6) In any of the means 1 to 5, the suggestion effect execution means may include a changed specific display whose display mode has already been changed (for example, the first hold shown in FIGS. 52 (1) and 52 (2)). The indication effect (for example, the second change effect shown in FIGS. 52 (1) and 52 (2)) suggesting a change in the display mode of the display 52) and the changed specific display in a state where the changed specific display is displayed. Indicates a change in the display mode of another specific display (for example, the second hold display 53 shown in FIGS. 52 (1) and (4)) (for example, FIGS. 52 (1) and (4)). , (5)) can be executed in a mode in which at least a part is common (for example, a mode in which an arrow Y flies as shown in FIG. 52 (1)). Good. According to such a configuration, it is possible to give unexpected effects to the effect contents, and it is possible to improve the effect of the effect.

  (Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, the specific display means may display the specific display (for example, hold display or active display) corresponding to the variable display at least in a normal mode (for example, “white”). A first specific mode (for example, “red”) having a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and a second specific mode (for example, a production suggestion display mode (first special suggestion mode, second special suggestion mode, 53) (for example, as shown in FIG. 53, "white", "red", or the second special suggestion mode). Display can be displayed), and effect execution means capable of executing an effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode (for example, as shown in FIGS. 53 (5) and (6), the second special suggestion). It is possible to execute the special zone production suggested in the aspect The specific display means displays the specific display in the second specific mode, and then changes the display mode of the specific display when the effect of the content suggested by the specific display in the second specific mode is executed. It is possible to change from the second specific mode to the first specific mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 53, 5 seconds after the start of the special zone effect, the hold display 53 displayed in the second special suggestion mode is displayed. (It can be changed to “red”). According to such a configuration, a sense of expectation for a specific mode can be increased.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing the example of circuit composition of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and a sound output board. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a main process executed by a CPU on a main board. It is a flowchart which shows a 4ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern of the effect symbol prepared beforehand. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern type determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern type for outliers. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of a design specification command. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of a hold storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation process at the time of a winning. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a special symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of special symbol display control processing. It is a flow chart which shows the production control main processing which the production control CPU executes. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a command storage area at the time of a start winning. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows hold display control processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display mode pattern determination lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a change timing determination lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol fluctuation start process. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a stop symbol of an effect symbol. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows operation frequency determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows a change effect execution lottery table, an execution target determination lottery table, and an operation frequency determination lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the effect symbol change in the effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display position switching lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the effect display device when a change effect is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the effect display device when a change effect is performed. It is explanatory drawing in the modification 1 which shows the example of a display of the effect display device at the time of performing a 2nd change effect. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example in a case where a hold display is displayed in a second special suggestion mode in Modification Example 2.

  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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The small display is formed, for example, in a square shape. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers 0 to 9), but the types may be different. In addition, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b 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 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display (variable display unit). May be.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, but the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the side of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of effective prize balls entering the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as a starting memory or a starting winning memory) is displayed. A first special symbol hold storage display 18a including four displays is provided. The first special symbol hold storage display 18a increases the number of lighted displays by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of illuminated displays is reduced by one.

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

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a hold storage display section 18c that displays one of the first hold number and the second hold number is provided. For example, the suspension storage display unit 18c displays the first suspension storage number in the low base state, and displays the second suspension storage number in the high base state. It should be noted that the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number may be individually displayed. Further, a total pending storage display unit for displaying the total pending storage number that is the total number of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number may be provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of satisfied execution conditions in which the variable display start condition is not satisfied. In addition, in the case of such a configuration, the first holding memory and the second holding memory are displayed side by side in the winning order in the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 in the combined holding storage display unit. Is displayed in a manner that allows the user to recognize whether the storage is the first storage or the second storage (for example, the first storage is displayed in red and the second storage is displayed in blue). You may comprise.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the hold storage display unit 18c performs the hold display for the hold storage that has not been changed yet, and holds the hold display from the start to the end of the change display for the hold storage until the end. The hold display for the storage is continuously displayed on the active display unit 18d different from the hold storage display unit 18c. That is, the active display (variable display corresponding image) corresponding to the active variable display is displayed on the active display section 18d.

  Hereinafter, the hold storage display unit 18c, the active display unit 18d, and the range surrounding the hold storage display unit 18c and the active display unit 18d may be collectively referred to as an "interface image". This interface image is displayed regardless of the presence or absence of the hold display and the active display. However, it is deleted in a specific situation (for example, during a special game such as a jackpot game or a super reach). Things. Hereinafter, the hold display and the active display may be collectively referred to as “specific display”.

  More specifically, the mole character is displayed on the hold storage display unit 18c and the active display unit 18d as a hold display and an active display. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 1, one active display and three suspension displays are displayed.

  In addition, “white”, “blue”, and “red” are provided as the display modes of the specific display, and the reliability of the corresponding change to be a big hit is different. For example, the reliability for the big hit is red> blue> white.

  The display mode of the specific display can be changed by performing a predetermined change effect. As the change effect, there is provided a first change effect in which a hammer is swung down toward a target specific display, and a second change effect in which an arrow flies toward the target specific display. The display mode of the specific display hit or the specific display hit by the arrow changes.

  Further, as the display position of the specific display, an advance position that appears to protrude from the ground (for example, a display position of the first hold display in FIG. 1) and a retreat position that appears to be diving in the ground (for example, FIG. (1st active display and 2nd and 3rd hold display). The display position of each specific display is controlled to be switched randomly. For example, the frequency (operation frequency) at which the display position is switched is determined for each change, and the display position is switched based on the determined operation frequency.

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

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

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

  In addition, in the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, a blade-shaped movable member (hereinafter, referred to as effect blade member) attached to a rotating shaft of a motor 87 and moved when the motor 87 rotates, below the left and right. 79a and 79b are provided. For example, the stage effectors 79a and 79b operate when a notice effect (stage effect notice announcement effect) is executed. It should be noted that the production blade role objects 79a and 79b may be operated in, for example, a pseudo-rendition production or a super-reach production, without being limited to the production feather role announcement notice production.

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

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

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

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

  At the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 which are blinkingly displayed during the game, and at the bottom there is an out opening 26 for taking in a hit ball which has not won. In addition, two speakers 27 that emit sound effects and voices as predetermined voice outputs are provided on the right and left upper sides outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on a front frame is provided.

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

  The gaming machine has a hit ball launching device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to a player operating a hit ball operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch game balls into the game area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball fired from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through a hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and thereafter descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display (fluctuation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning in the first starting winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is increased by one on the condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When a game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 2), the variable display (fluctuation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning in the second starting winning port 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved storage number is increased by one on the condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

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

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

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

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

  Furthermore, by shifting to all of the above-mentioned states (open extended state, ordinary symbol positive change state, ordinary symbol time-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). In addition, by shifting to only one of the above-described states (open extended state, ordinary symbol positive change state, ordinary symbol time-saving state, and special symbol time-saving state), the starting prize can be easily made (high). (Transition to the base state).

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer may have at least the RAM 56 in addition to the CPU 56, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. Further, the I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 53 that generates a hardware random number (a random number generated by a hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM serving as a non-volatile storage unit, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are preserved for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply becomes incapable of discharging the capacitor as the backup power supply). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special symbol process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data according 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 55 is backed up by a power supply.

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

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

  The random number circuit 53 includes 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 method of selecting a rule for updating numerical data. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

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

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

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

  An information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as big hit information indicating occurrence of a big hit gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (comprising an effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying the effect symbols is performed.

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

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

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information on effects such as effect symbol process flags. Note that the RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 100 is not backed up by a power supply. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal (from the main board 31) input via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103 in response to the effect control INT signal). The effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates a voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the audio synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706. The sound data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. 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 a time-series manner.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process from step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interruption process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not the power-on signal has been turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. Then, in the power-off detection processing, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop processing for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the states of the signals are determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

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

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

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

  Next, a normal symbol process is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to a normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state. In the ordinary symbol process process of step S27, the variation display of the ordinary symbol is executed based on the detection of the passage of the game ball to the gate 32 to derive and display the variation display result, or the variation display result of the ordinary symbol Is executed, the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in an open state or a closed state.

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. The contents are output to the output port (step S31: output processing).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, the small hit is a hit which is allowed up to a smaller number of times of opening of the special winning opening 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 is allowed to be a small number of times of opening of the special winning opening in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, opening twice for 0.1 second), but the opening time of the special winning opening is extremely large. It is a short jackpot and a big jackpot that shifts the game state after the jackpot game to the positive change state (that is, by doing so, the player suddenly appears to be in the positive change state) Is). In other words, in this embodiment, the sudden change big hit and the small hit have the same opening pattern of the big winning opening. By performing such control, if the large winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, it is not possible to suddenly recognize whether the winning is a big hit or a small hit, so that the player has a high probability state. (Probable change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probable variable jackpot, suddenly variable jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): Determines the type (type) of the variation pattern (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): Determines a variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine initial value of random 4 (for determining random 4 initial value)

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

  The variation pattern type is obtained by grouping a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped by the type of reach, and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach, a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with super reach A, and a fluctuation pattern with super reach B are included. It may be divided into a variation pattern type. Also, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped by the number of times of re-change of the pseudo run, and a change pattern type including a change pattern without pseudo run, a change pattern type including a change pattern of one re-run, A variation pattern type including a variation pattern with two fluctuations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with three re-variations may be used. Further, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be grouped based on whether or not there is an effect such as a pseudo-run or a slide effect.

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

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

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

  FIGS. 8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when displaying the variation of the first special symbol, and a small hit determination table used when performing the variation display of the second special symbol. (For the second special symbol). Each numerical value described in FIG. 8B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and is set in FIG. 8C for the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol). Each numerical value described is set. The numerical values described in FIGS. 8B and 8C are small hit determination values.

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

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used, a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is started and the first special symbol change display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is started and the second special symbol is displayed. As compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “small hit” is higher.

  FIGS. 8D and 8E are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 8 (D) determines the type of big hit using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol change display is performed). It is a big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a in the case. FIG. 8 (E) shows a case where the big hit type is determined by using the hold memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a big hit type determination table (for a 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 for determining one of “probably variable jackpot” and “suddenly variable jackpot”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, eight determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). In contrast, two determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131b (ratio of 2/40). Will be suddenly determined as a jackpot). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is started and the first special symbol change display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is started and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared to the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio of being determined to be “suddenly variable jackpot” is higher. In addition, "sudden probability change big hit" is allocated only to the big hit type determination table 131a for the first special symbol, and "sudden probability change big hit" is not allocated to the big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol (ie, Only when performing the variable display of the first special symbol, the "suddenly probable big hit" may be determined.)

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, a sudden probability change big hit (two round big hit) as a first specific game state in which a predetermined amount of game value is provided, and the game In some cases, the second special game state in which a game value greater than the value is given is determined to be a normal jackpot or a probable variable jackpot (a 15-round jackpot), and a variation display of the first special symbol is executed. Shows a case where it is determined that the first specific game state is set at a high rate, but the game value to be provided is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific game state, the second specific game state in which the permissible amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the special winning opening per round is increased as a game value is determined. Is also good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific game state, a second specific game state may be determined in which the opening time of the special winning opening per game during the big hit is extended as a game value. Further, for example, even in the same 15 rounds of big hits, a first specific game state in which the big winning opening is opened once per round and a second specific gaming state in which the big winning opening is opened plural times per round are 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 gaming state and the second specific gaming state, when the special winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, in the case of the first specific gaming state, all 15 rounds are opened). Is 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, all the 15 rounds have been internally completed, so the jackpot game is ended, and in the case of the second specific game state, an uncompleted round remains 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 this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, the jackpot types include “normal jackpot”, “probably large hit”, and “sudden probable big hit”. In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is two types of 15 rounds and two rounds is shown, but the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is shown in this embodiment. Not limited to For example, there may be provided a 7R certain-variable big hit for controlling a 7-round big hit game or a 5R certain-variable big hit for controlling a 5-round big hit game. Further, in this embodiment, the case where the jackpot types are three types of “normal jackpot”, “probably variable jackpot” and “suddenly variable jackpot” is shown, but not limited to three types, for example, four or more types A jackpot type may be provided. Conversely, the number of big hit types may be less than three, for example, only two big hit types may be provided.

  The “normal jackpot” is a jackpot in which the game state is controlled to a jackpot game state of 15 rounds, and the state is shifted to a time-saving state (high base state) after the end of the jackpot game state (see steps S167 and 168 described later). Then, after the shift to the time saving state, when the variable display is completed 100 times, the time saving state ends (see steps S168 and S137 to 140 described later). In this embodiment, even if a big hit occurs before the execution of the variable display is completed 100 times after the shift to the time saving state, the time saving state ends (see step S132 described later).

  The "probable change big hit" is a big hit that controls the game to the big hit game state of 15 rounds and shifts to the certain change state (high probability state) after the end of the big hit game state. It is also shifted to the time saving state (high base state) (see steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, after shifting to the probable change state, the probable change state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIGS. 10A to 10C are explanatory diagrams showing outlier variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C. Among them, FIG. 10 (A) shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than 3. FIG. 10B shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135B that is used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is three or more. FIG. 10 (C) shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135C that is used when the gaming state is in the probability change state or the time saving state. The outlier variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C include a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that a variable display result is an outlier symbol. Is a table that is referred to to determine one of the following.

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

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

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

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

  In each of the variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a value of a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination, and non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2- 3, a determination value corresponding to one of the fluctuation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 is set.

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

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in this embodiment, when the game state is a normal state and the game state is a loss, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type Is 1 to 79, it can be understood that the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation that does not involve at least the reach (and does not accompany the effect such as the pseudo-run or the slide effect) is executed irrespective of the total number of reserved storages. With such a table configuration, in the present embodiment, the determination tables (outlier variation pattern type determination tables 135A and 135B) include at least one of the variable display patterns other than the variable display pattern for reach (variable pattern with reach). Regarding a part, regardless of the number of rights (first reserved storage number, second reserved storage number, total reserved storage number) stored in the reserved storage means (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), The configuration is such that a common determination value (1 to 79 in the examples shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B) is assigned. The “variable display pattern other than the reach variable display pattern” is, for example, as described in the present embodiment, without a reach, without an effect such as a pseudo-run or a slide effect, and a variable display result. This is a variable display pattern (variation pattern) used when a big hit does not occur.

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

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

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

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

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

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether to make a big hit, whether to make a small hit, and the type of big hit. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display results of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), 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 variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specification command (or symbol variation designation command). Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern command.

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

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure restoration designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is restarted. When power is supplied to the gaming machine, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, otherwise, the initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, for example, when it is determined that a probability change big hit suddenly occurs at the time of the start winning, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 100 in step S232 of the winning effect production process described later. Is determined. If the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 100 (that is, if the variation pattern type is special CA4-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which EXT data is set to “16 (H)”. 27 command is transmitted. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 101 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is the special CA 4-2), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which EXT data is set to “17 (H)”. 28 command is transmitted.

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

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

  In this embodiment, when a start winning prize occurs in the first starting winning opening 13 in the time saving state (high base state), or when the first winning prize opening 13 is started during the big hit game, the starting winning prize is not started. Except when it occurs (see steps S1215A and S1216A), every time a start winning is generated, a prize-winning process is executed, the symbol designating command shown in FIG. 15 is transmitted, and the fluctuation shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is performed. A category command is sent. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes a prefetch notice effect based on the received symbol designating command and the variation category command.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, according to the contents shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the display state of the image display device 9 is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, and sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. I do.

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

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

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

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

  FIGS. 18 and 19 are flowcharts showing an example of a program for a special symbol process (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, if the first starting port switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first starting winning port 13 is turned on, that is, the starting to the first starting winning port 13 is performed. If a winning has occurred, a first start-up switch passing process is executed (steps S311 and S312). Further, the CPU 56 determines that the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 is on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred. Then, the second starting port switch passing process is executed (steps S313 and S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processing in steps S300 to S310 is as follows.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Small hit opening pre-processing (step 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 21 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 step S309. Note that the small hit opening pre-processing is executed every time the big winning opening during the small hit game is opened. It is also a process to start.

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

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

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

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

  If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 53 and a counter for generating a software random number and storing them in a storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 21B) (see FIG. 21B). Step S1214A). In the process of step S1214A, a random R (hard hit determination random number) which is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) which is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. In addition, the random number for random determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start opening switch passage process (at the time of starting winning) and is stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted when the first special symbol starts to change. You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to hold storage. As shown in FIG. 21, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of first reserved storages (4 in this example) is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured. In this embodiment, the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer include a random R (hard hit determination random number) as a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) as a software random number, A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for fluctuation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. Note that the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 53 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in a storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 21B) (see FIG. 21B). Step S1214B). In the process of step S1214B, the random R (hard hit determination random number) which is a hardware random number, the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) which is a software random number, the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It is to be noted that the random number for random determination (random 3) is not extracted in the second start opening switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and is stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the change of the second special symbol. You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process (step S1217B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect effect process (step S1218B), and transmits the variable category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The control is performed (step S1219B). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220B).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 56 sets the thresholds 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 regardless of the total number of reserved storages. In this case, in step S232 described later, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than a threshold value 79, and when the value is equal to or less than the threshold value 79 (that is, 1 to 79). Determines that “00 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold value is equal to or less than 89 (that is, if the threshold value is 80 to 89), it is determined that “01 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If it is equal to or less than the threshold value 99 (that is, if it is 90 to 99), it is determined that “02 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If the difference is less than or equal to the threshold value 169 (that is, if it is 100 to 169), it is determined that “03 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If the difference is equal to or smaller than the threshold 199 (that is, if the difference is 170 to 199), it is determined that “04 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If it is less than or equal to the threshold value 214 (that is, if it is 200 to 214), it is determined that “05 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If it is equal to or less than the threshold value 229 (that is, if it is 215 to 229), it is determined that “06 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If it is not less than or equal to the threshold value 229 (that is, if it is 230 to 251), it is determined that “07 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Then, the CPU 56 sets each big hit threshold in accordance with the big hit type determined in step S229 (step S231).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIGS. 23 and 24 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of reserved storages (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0 and the customer waiting demo designation command has not been transmitted yet, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed since the last executed variable display was terminated (step S51A). Note that whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed since the last execution of the variable display is determined, for example, by setting a value corresponding to 30 seconds to a predetermined timer when it is first determined as Y in step S51, The determination can be made by checking whether or not the timer has timed out. If 30 seconds have elapsed, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a customer waiting demonstration designation command to the performance control microcomputer 100 (step S51B), and ends the processing. Note that, for example, upon transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51B, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing is executed after the next timer interrupt after the customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completed flag is set and the customer waiting demonstration is repeated. What is necessary is just to control not to transmit a demonstration designation command. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started. Also, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted 30 seconds after the last executed variable display is completed, and the customer waiting demonstration display is started. Alternatively, for example, a customer waiting demonstration display may be started after one minute has elapsed.

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

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

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

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

  Then, the CPU 56 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 (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 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 56 sets the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4). Each of the stored random numbers is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first number of reserved storages = n-1. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each of the symbols stored in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4). The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n-1. Also, the CPU 56 sums the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total number of reserved storages = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. It is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = m-1.

  Therefore, the order in which the random numbers stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved storage numbers (or the respective second reserved storage numbers) are always the first reserved storage number (or (The number of 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 coincides with the order of the summed suspended storage number = 1 to 8.

  Then, the CPU 56 reduces the value of the total number of reserved storages by one. That is, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is decremented by 1 (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the current game state (step S60). In this case, if the probable change flag indicating the probable change state is set, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the probable change state background designation command. In addition, when only the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set and the probability change flag is not set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the time saving state background designation command. If neither the probable change flag nor the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a normal state background designation command.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out a random R (random hit determination random number) from the random number buffer area, and executes the big hit determination module. Note that, in this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination extracted in step S1214A of the first startup port switch passage process or step S1214B of the second startup port switch passage process and stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer in advance. The random number is read and a big hit is determined. The big hit determination module compares a predetermined big hit determination value or a small hit determination value (see FIG. 8) with the big hit determination random number, and executes a process of deciding to determine a big hit or a small hit if 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.

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

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

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

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating a big hit. Then, a big hit type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used for determining the big hit type to be one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the big hit type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8D. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type (“normal jackpot”, “probable change”) corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly changing big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). Note that, in this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S1214A of the first starting port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second starting port switch passing process and stored in the first holding buffer or the second holding buffer in advance. Read the random number for use and determine the type of jackpot. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), 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 56 sets the data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “01” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “probable change jackpot”, “02” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, If the jackpot type is “suddenly changing big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the jackpot type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a stop symbol of the special symbol (step S75). 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. If the jackpot flag is set, one of the jackpot symbols “1”, “3”, “7”, or “9” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. I do. In other words, if the jackpot type is determined to be "Suddenly probable big hit", "1" is determined to be the special symbol stop symbol, and if it is determined to be "Normal big hit", "3" is determined to be the special symbol stop symbol. However, 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.

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

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether the big hit flag is set (step S91). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 determines the change pattern type for the big hit as a table used to determine the change pattern type to any one of the plurality of types, as shown in FIG. ) To (C)) (step S92). Then, control goes to a step S100.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 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, 4 ms) of the effect control is performed (step S701). . Then, effect control CPU 101 shifts to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt processing. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing one configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a ring buffer type command receiving buffer capable of storing six effect control commands having a 2-byte configuration is used. Therefore, the command receiving buffer is 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 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis processing, the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed as to which command (see FIGS. 13 and 14). The interrupt processing based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt processing executed every 4 ms.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the start winning command storage area and the active display storage area. 36A shows a specific example of the first start winning command storage area, FIG. 36B shows a specific example of the second startup winning command storage area, and FIG. 36C. Shows a specific example of the active display storage area. As shown in FIG. 36 (A), areas (storage areas 1 to 4) corresponding to the maximum value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number are secured in the first start winning command storage area. I have. Further, in the second start winning command storage area, areas (storage areas 1 to 4) corresponding to the maximum value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number are secured. In this embodiment, as shown in steps S1218A to S1220A of the first starting port switch passing process and steps S1218B to S1220B of the second starting port switch passing process in FIG. 20, the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting port. When there is a start winning in the winning opening 14, a symbol designation command, a fluctuation category command, and a reserved storage number addition designation command (first reserved storage number addition designated command or second reserved storage number) are included in one timer interrupt. 3) are transmitted as a set. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 36, in each of the storage areas 1 to 4 of the first start winning command storage area and the second start winning command storage area, a symbol designating command, a variation category command, and a reserved storage number addition designation are provided. A storage area is secured so that commands can be stored in association with each other.

  In this embodiment, the command transmission is performed in the order of the symbol designating command, the fluctuation category command, and the command for adding the number of retained storages within one timer interrupt, so that the effect control CPU 101 performs the symbol designating in the command analysis process. When a command and a fluctuation category command are received, they are temporarily stored in a symbol designation command storage area and a fluctuation category command storage area, respectively. When the command to add the number of reserved storages is received, if the command to add the number of reserved storages is received, it is understood that the first reserved storage is incremented by one, and the command to add the number of reserved storages is received. Is received, it can be understood that the second hold storage is incremented by one, so if the first hold storage number addition designation command is received, the temporarily stored symbol designation command and the variation category command together with the temporarily stored design designation command and variation category command are received. The 1-hold-storage-number addition designation command is stored in the first-start-winning-time command storage area. If the second 1-hold-storage-number addition designation command is received, the temporarily stored symbol designation command and the variation category command are stored together with the 2nd hold storage command. The number addition designation command is stored in the second start winning command storage area (in FIG. 36, the first start winning command is stored). An example is shown in which a command is stored in all of the storage areas 1 to 4 of the storage area, and a command is stored only in the storage area 1 of the storage areas 1 to 4 of the second start winning command storage area. Has been).

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

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

  In the first start winning command storage area, the second start winning command storage area, and the active display storage area, information on the display mode of the specific display (hold display, active display) is stored. Specifically, “display mode pattern”, “change timing”, and “operation frequency” are stored.

  The “display mode pattern” is a change pattern of the display mode of the specific display, and stores any one of Pt1 to Pt4. Pt1 is a display mode pattern that does not change from white, Pt2 is a display mode pattern that changes from white to blue, Pt3 is a display mode pattern that changes from white to blue and then further changes to red, and Pt4 Is a display mode pattern that changes from white to red. Note that the number of changes in the display mode is not limited to one or two, and a display mode pattern in which the display mode can be changed three or more times may be provided. Further, a display mode pattern starting from a display mode other than white (for example, a display mode pattern starting to display in blue or red) may be provided.

  The “change timing” is a timing at which the display mode of the specific display changes, and is stored when the display mode is a display mode pattern (a display mode pattern other than Pt1). More specifically, “active” indicating that the timing is displayed as the active display, “first” indicating the timing displayed as the first hold display, and “second” indicating the timing Either “second” indicating that the timing is being displayed as the pending display of “No. 3” or “third” indicating that the timing is being displayed as the third pending display is stored. You.

  The “operation frequency” refers to the frequency of switching the display position (the advance position, the evacuation position) of the hold display. One of “high frequency”, which is frequently switched, and “low frequency”, which is not frequently switched, is used. Is stored.

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved storage number subtraction designation command (step S661), the production control CPU 101 subtracts one from the value of the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area (step S661). Step S662). Next, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the high base state flag indicating the high base state is set (step S663A). If the high base state flag is set, the process proceeds to step S664. If it is not set, the first hold display and the active display are updated (step S663B). Specifically, the active display in the active display unit 18d is deleted, and the first hold display is shifted by one (for example, the first first hold display of the hold storage display unit 18c is shifted to the active display unit 18d). In the case where the second to fourth first hold displays are lit up, the first hold display displayed second is shifted to the first display area, The first hold display displayed third is shifted to the second display area, and the first hold display displayed fourth is shifted to the third display area.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 updates the active storage area (step S663C). Specifically, information on the display mode pattern, change timing, and operation frequency stored in the first storage area of the first start winning command storage area is stored in the active storage area.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets the start winning command (symbol designating command, variable category command, and first hold storage number addition designation) stored in the first storage area of the first startup winning command storage area. Command) and information on the display mode of the specific display (display mode pattern, change timing, and operation frequency) are deleted, and the contents of the first start winning command storage area are shifted (step S664).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved storage number subtraction designation command (step S665), the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the second reserved storage number stored in the second reserved storage number storage area (step S665). Step S666). Next, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the high base state flag is set (step S667A), and if not set, proceeds to step S668. If it is set, the second hold display is updated (step S667B). Specifically, the active display in the active display unit 18d is deleted, and the second hold display is shifted by one (for example, the first second hold display of the hold storage display unit 18c is shifted to the active display unit 18d). In the case where the second to fourth second hold displays are lit on the hold storage display section 18c, the second hold display displayed second is shifted to the first display area, (The second hold display displayed third is shifted to the second display area, and the second hold display displayed fourth is shifted to the third display area.)

  Next, effect control CPU 101 updates the active storage area (step S667C). Specifically, information on the display mode pattern, change timing, and operation frequency stored in the first storage area of the second start winning command storage area is stored in the active storage area.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets the start winning command (symbol designation command, variation category command, and first hold storage number addition designation) stored in the first storage area of the second startup winning command storage area. Command) and information on the display mode of the specific display (display mode pattern, change timing, and operation frequency) are deleted, and the content of the second start winning command storage area is shifted (step S668).

  If the received effect control command is the normal state background designation command (step S669), the effect control CPU 101 sets the background screen on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, a background screen with a blue background color). ) (Step S670). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state (low probability / low base state), an effect mode corresponding to the normal state (hereinafter, referred to as a background mode) is displayed by displaying a background screen corresponding to the normal state. It is controlled in a normal production mode). If set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the high base state flag (steps S671A and S671B), and switches the hold display displayed on the hold storage display unit 18c from the second hold display to the first hold display. (Step S671C).

  If the received effect control command is a time reduction state background designation command (step S672), the effect control CPU 101 sets the background screen on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the time reduction state (for example, a green background color background screen). ) (Step S673). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the time saving state (low probability / high base state), an effect mode corresponding to the time saving state (hereinafter, referred to as “the background mode”) is displayed by displaying the background screen corresponding to the time saving state. (Also referred to as a time-saving production mode). If not, the effect control CPU 101 sets the time-saving state flag (steps S674A and S674B), and switches the hold display displayed on the hold storage display unit 18c from the first hold display to the second hold display (step S674A). S674C).

  If the received effect control command is the probability change state background designation command (step S676), the effect control CPU 101 sets the background screen on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the probability change state (for example, a background screen with a red background color). ) (Step S677). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the probable change state (high probability / high base state), an effect mode corresponding to the probable change state (hereinafter, referred to as a background mode) is displayed by displaying the background screen corresponding to the probable change state. (Also referred to as a probable production mode). The effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S674A.

  If the received effect control command is any other command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S679). For example, if the received effect control command is a customer waiting demonstration designation command, a customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been received is set. Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, first, effect control CPU 101 executes a hold display control process for controlling the display mode of the hold display (step S800A). Hereinafter, the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display may be referred to as a “prefetch notice effect”.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, the control relating to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also performed in the second control. The control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. The variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the second special symbol may be executed by different effect control process. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed based on which effect control process process has performed the effect symbol variation display.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the hold display control process. In the hold display control process, effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a new start winning has occurred and a new start winning command has been received (step S3901). Specifically, if a new command is stored in the first start winning command storage area or the second start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 36, a new start winning is generated and a new start winning is generated. It can be determined that the command has been received. If a new start winning command has not been received, the hold display control process ends.

  If a new start winning command has been received, it is determined whether or not the high base state flag has been set (step S3902). If the high base state flag has not been set (if the base state is low), a new hold is performed. It is determined whether the storage is the first hold storage (step S3903). Specifically, if the storage area storing the new start winning command is the first start winning command storage area, it is determined that the new hold memory is the first hold memory. If it is the second hold storage, the hold display control processing is ended as it is.

  If it is the first hold storage, it is determined whether or not the display mode pattern of all the first hold displays is Pt1 (step S3904). Specifically, when a display mode pattern other than Pt1 is stored in the first start winning storage area shown in FIG. 36A, all the display modes of the first hold display are not Pt1. If it is determined that no display mode pattern other than Pt1 is stored in the first startup winning storage area, it is determined that all the display modes of the first hold display are Pt1. When the first hold display of the display mode pattern other than Pt1 exists, the display mode pattern of the new first hold display is determined to be Pt1 (step S3905), while the first hold display of the display mode pattern other than Pt1 exists. If not, a display mode pattern determination lottery for determining a new first hold display mode pattern is performed (step S3906). Specifically, a display mode pattern determination lottery is performed using the display mode pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode pattern determination lottery table. In the display mode pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG. 39, the display mode patterns (Pt1 to Pt4) are determined in accordance with the prize-winning determination result (probable variable big hit or normal big hit, sudden positive variable big hit (sudden big hit) or small hit, super reach miss, etc.). Although the judgment value corresponding to () is assigned, in the example shown in FIG. 39, the ratio of the assigned judgment value is shown to simplify the explanation. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for a display mode pattern determination lottery, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

  FIG. 39 (A) is a first display mode pattern determination lottery table used when the number of reserved storages is one, and FIG. 39 (B) is a first display mode pattern lottery table used when the number of reserved storages is two or more. It is a display mode pattern determination lottery table. Here, the “number of reserved storages” means the first reserved storage number when the newly generated reserved storage is the first reserved storage (that is, when the display mode pattern determination lottery in step S3906 is executed). In the case where the newly generated hold storage is the second hold storage (that is, when the display mode pattern determination lottery in step S3924 is executed), it refers to the second hold storage number.

  First, the first display mode pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG. 39A will be described. For example, when the prize-winning determination result is a probability change big hit or a normal big hit (when the symbol designating command is C401 (H) or C402 (H)), Pt1 has a ratio of 20%, and Pt2 has a ratio of 30%. Pt4 is determined at a rate of 50%.

  For example, when the prize-winning determination result is a sudden change big hit or a small hit (when the symbol designating command is C403 (H) or C404 (H)), Pt1 has a rate of 25% and Pt2 has a rate of 35%. , Pt4 are determined at a rate of 40%.

  For example, when the winning determination result is out of super reach (when the symbol designating command is C400 (H) and the variable category command is C607 (H) or C609 (H)), Pt1 is 50%. , Pt2 are determined at a rate of 30%, and Pt4 is determined at a rate of 20%.

  For example, when the result of the winning determination is other, Pt1 is determined at a rate of 90% and Pt2 is determined at a rate of 10%.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the display mode of the specific display can be changed only once per one change, so that when the number of storages to be held is 1, Pt3 whose number of changes is two is Pt3. The configuration is not selected. Note that if the display mode of the specific display can be changed a plurality of times during one change, Pt3 may be selectable even when the number of reserved storages is one.

  Next, the second display mode pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG. 39B will be described. For example, when the prize-winning determination result is a probability change big hit or a normal big hit (when the symbol designating command is C401 (H) or C402 (H)), Pt1 has a rate of 10%, and Pt2 has a rate of 20%. Pt3 is determined at a rate of 30%, and Pt4 is determined at a rate of 40%.

  For example, if the prize-winning determination result is a sudden change big hit or a small hit (the symbol designating command is C403 (H) or C404 (H)), Pt1 has a rate of 15% and Pt2 has a rate of 20%. , Pt3 are determined at a rate of 30%, and Pt4 is determined at a rate of 35%.

  For example, when the winning determination result is out of super reach (when the symbol designating command is C400 (H) and the variable category command is C607 (H) or C609 (H)), Pt1 is 40%. , Pt2 are determined at a rate of 30%, Pt3 is determined at a rate of 20%, and Pt4 is determined at a rate of 10%.

  For example, when the result of the winning determination is other, Pt1 is determined at a rate of 90% and Pt2 is determined at a rate of 10%.

  Accordingly, the degree of expectation for each display mode pattern is Pt1 <Pt2 <Pt3 <Pt4. The degree of expectation indicated by the display mode of the hold display is white <blue <red. A display mode pattern that can be selected only when a big hit or a specific big hit may be provided. Further, a display mode (for example, rainbow) that can be changed only in the display mode pattern may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode patterns are determined at the same rate when the winning determination result is a probable big hit and the normal hit mode, but the display mode patterns are determined at different rates. It may be determined. Similarly, the display mode pattern may be determined at different ratios depending on whether the prize-winning determination result is a sudden change big hit or a small hit.

  Further, the rate of determining the display mode pattern may be different depending on more detailed conditions. For example, the display mode pattern may be determined at a different ratio based on the type of the reach effect indicated by the variable category command, the presence or absence of the pseudo run, or the number of the pseudo run.

  After step S3905 or step S3906, when a display mode pattern other than Pt1 is determined, effect control CPU 101 executes a change timing determination lottery for determining a change timing of the display mode of the specific display (step S3905). N in S3907, S3908). Specifically, a change timing determination lottery is performed using the change timing determination lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing a change timing determination lottery table. In the change timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 40, according to the prize-winning determination results (probable change big hit or normal big hit, sudden change big hit (sudden big hit) or small hit, super reach out, other) and the number of stored storages (1 to 4) Although the judgment values corresponding to the change timings (active, first, second, third) are assigned to the change timings, in the example shown in FIG. Are shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for a change timing determination lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

  Here, the “number of reserved storages” is the first reserved storage number when the newly generated reserved storage is the first reserved storage (ie, when the change timing determination lottery in step S3908 is executed). That is, when the newly generated reserved storage is the second reserved storage (that is, when the change timing determination lottery in step S3926 is executed), it refers to the second reserved storage number.

  FIG. 40A is a first change timing determination lottery table used when the number of changes is 1 (that is, when the display mode pattern is Pt2 or Pt4), and FIG. 7 is a second change timing determination lottery table used when is 2 (that is, when the display mode pattern is Pt3).

  First, the first change timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. For example, if the number of stored memories is “4” and the prize-winning determination result is a jackpot or a normal jackpot (when the symbol designating command is C401 (H) or C402 (H)), “third” is At a rate of 40%, the "second" is determined at a rate of 30%, the "first" is determined at a rate of 40%, and the "active" is determined at a rate of 10%.

  For example, if the number of stored memories is “4” and the prize-winning determination result is a sudden change big hit or a small hit (the symbol designating command is C403 (H) or C404 (H)), “third” Is determined at a rate of 37%, "second" is determined at a rate of 33%, "first" is determined at a rate of 17%, and "active" is determined at a rate of 13%.

  For example, when the number of retained memories is “4” and the winning determination result is out of super reach (the symbol designating command is C400 (H), and the variable category command is C607 (H) or C609 (H)). Case), the "third" is determined at a rate of 13%, the "second" is determined at a rate of 17%, the "first" is determined at a rate of 33%, and the "active" is determined at a rate of 37%. You.

  For example, when the number of stored memories is “4” and the result of the prize-winning determination is “other”, the “third” is 10%, the “second” is 20%, and the “first” is 20%. Is determined at a rate of 30%, and "active" is determined at a rate of 40%.

  Further, for example, when the number of retained storages is “3” and the prize-winning determination result is a jackpot or a normal jackpot (when the symbol designating command is C401 (H) or C402 (H)), "Is determined at a rate of 50%," first "is determined at a rate of 30%, and" active "is determined at a rate of 20%.

  For example, if the number of stored memories is “3” and the prize-winning determination result is a sudden change big hit or a small hit (the symbol designating command is C403 (H) or C404 (H)), “second” Is determined at a rate of 40%, "first" is determined at a rate of 35%, and "active" is determined at a rate of 25%.

  For example, when the number of retained memories is “3” and the winning determination result is out of super reach (the symbol designating command is C400 (H), and the variable category command is C607 (H) or C609 (H)). Case), the “second” is determined at a rate of 25%, the “first” is determined at a rate of 35%, and the “active” is determined at a rate of 40%.

  For example, in the case where the number of retained storages is “3” and the prize-winning determination result is “other”, the “second” is 20%, the “first” is 30%, and the “active” is “active”. Determined at a rate of 50%.

  Further, for example, when the number of stored memories is “2” and the prize-winning determination result is a jackpot or a normal jackpot (when the symbol designating command is C401 (H) or C402 (H)), "Is determined at a rate of 70%, and" active "is determined at a rate of 30%.

  For example, if the number of stored memories is “2” and the winning determination result is a sudden change big hit or small hit (the symbol designating command is C403 (H) or C404 (H)), “first” Is determined at a rate of 60%, and “active” is determined at a rate of 40%.

  For example, when the number of retained memories is “2” and the winning determination result is out of super reach (the symbol designating command is C400 (H), and the variable category command is C607 (H) or C609 (H)). Case), the “first” is determined at a rate of 40%, and the “active” is determined at a rate of 60%.

  For example, if the number of stored memories is “2” and the winning determination result is “other”, “first” is determined at a rate of 30%, and “active” is determined at a rate of 70%.

  For example, when the number of pending storages is “1”, “active” is determined at a rate of 100%.

  Next, the second change timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 40B will be described. For example, if the number of stored memories is “4” and the winning determination result is a probability change big hit or a normal big hit (the symbol designating command is C401 (H) or C402 (H)), the “third” and The combination of the "second" is 30%, the combination of the "third" and "first" is 25%, and the combination of the "third" and "active" is 20% The combination of the “second” and “first” is 13%, the combination of the “second” and “active” is 7%, and the combination of the “first” and “active” is 7%. The combination is determined at a rate of 5%.

  For example, if the number of stored memories is “4” and the prize-winning determination result is a sudden change big hit or a small hit (the symbol designating command is C403 (H) or C404 (H)), “third” And the combination of the “second” is 20%, the combination of the “third” and “first” is 25%, and the combination of the “third” and “active” is 25%. In the ratio, the combination of the “second” and “first” is 15%, the combination of the “second” and “active” is 10%, and the combination of “first” and “active” is 10%. Are determined at a rate of 5%.

  For example, when the number of retained memories is “4” and the winning determination result is out of super reach (the symbol designating command is C400 (H), and the variable category command is C607 (H) or C609 (H)). Case), the combination of “third” and “second” is 5%, the combination of “third” and “first” is 10%, and the combination of “third” and “third” is The combination of “active” is 15%, the combination of “second” and “first” is 25%, the combination of “second” and “active” is 25%, The combination of “first” and “active” is determined at a rate of 20%.

  For example, when the number of retained storages is “4” and the prize-winning determination result is “other”, the combination of “third” and “second” is 5%, and “third” and “1” The combination of "the third" is 7%, the combination of the "third" and "active" is 13%, the combination of the "second" and "first" is 20%, The combination of “second” and “active” is determined at a rate of 25%, and the combination of “first” and “active” is determined at a rate of 30%.

  Further, for example, when the number of retained storages is “3” and the prize-winning determination result is a jackpot or a normal jackpot (when the symbol designating command is C401 (H) or C402 (H)), And the combination of the "first" is 50%, the combination of the "second" and "active" is 30%, and the combination of the "first" and "active" is 20% Is determined.

  For example, if the number of stored memories is “3” and the prize-winning determination result is a sudden change big hit or a small hit (the symbol designating command is C403 (H) or C404 (H)), “second” And the combination of “first” is 40%, the combination of “second” and “active” is 35%, and the combination of “first” and “active” is 25% ,It is determined.

  For example, when the number of retained memories is “3” and the winning determination result is out of super reach (the symbol designating command is C400 (H), and the variable category command is C607 (H) or C609 (H)). Case), the combination of the “second” and “first” is 25%, the combination of the “second” and “active” is 35%, and the combination of “first” and “active” is 35%. Are determined at a rate of 40%.

  For example, when the number of stored memories is “3” and the prize-winning determination result is “other”, the combination of “second” and “first” is 20%, and “second” and “active” Is determined at a rate of 30%, and the combination of "first" and "active" is determined at a rate of 50%.

  Further, for example, when the number of pending storages is “2”, the combination of “first” and “active” is determined at a rate of 100%.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, as the display mode changes at an earlier timing after the hold display is started, the reliability of the big hit is higher. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A configuration in which the reliability of the big hit may be lower as the display mode changes at an earlier timing after the hold display is started.

  In the present embodiment, the change timing is determined using the change timing determination table shown in FIG. 40. However, the change timing is determined at a different rate based on which display mode changes. It may be good. For example, when the color changes to red, a later timing (for example, “active”) may be determined as a change timing at a higher rate than when changing to blue.

  In the present embodiment, the change timing is determined at the same rate when the prize-winning determination result is a probable change big hit and the case of a normal big hit, but the change timing is determined at different rates. It may be that. Similarly, the change timing may be determined at different rates depending on whether the prize-winning determination result is a sudden change big hit or a small hit.

  Further, the rate of determining the change timing may be different depending on more detailed conditions. For example, the change timing may be determined at a different rate based on the type of reach effect indicated by the fluctuation category command, the presence / absence of a pseudo run, or the number of pseudo runs.

  After execution of Y in step S3907 or step S3908, effect control CPU 101 stores the determination result (display mode pattern and change timing) in the first start winning command storage area (step S3909), and sets the operation frequency to low. It is stored (step S3910). Then, a new first hold display is started in white (step S3911).

  If the high base state flag is set in step S3902, it is determined whether the new hold storage is the second hold storage (step S3921). Specifically, when the storage area storing the new start winning command is the second start winning command storage area, it is determined that the new hold memory is the second hold memory. If it is the first hold storage, the hold display control processing is terminated.

  If it is the second hold storage, it is determined whether or not the display mode pattern of all the second hold displays is Pt1 (step S3922). Specifically, when a display mode pattern other than Pt1 is stored in the second start winning storage area shown in FIG. 36B, all the display mode patterns of the second hold display are not Pt1. If it is determined that no display mode pattern other than Pt1 is stored in the second startup winning storage area, it is determined that all the second hold display mode patterns are Pt1. When the second hold display of the display mode pattern other than Pt1 exists, the display mode pattern of the new second hold display is determined to be Pt1 (step S3923), while the second hold display of the display mode pattern other than Pt1 exists. If not, a display mode pattern determination lottery for determining a new display mode pattern for the second hold display is performed (step S3924). Specifically, the display mode pattern determination lottery is performed using the display mode pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG.

  After step S3923 or step S3924, when a display mode pattern other than Pt1 is determined, the effect control CPU 101 executes a change timing determination lottery for determining a change timing (N in step S3925, S3926). . Specifically, a change timing determination lottery is performed using the change timing determination lottery table shown in FIG.

  After performing Y in step S3925 or step S3926, effect control CPU 101 stores the determination result (display mode pattern and change timing) in the second start winning command storage area (step S3927), and sets the operation frequency to low frequency. It is stored (step S3928). Then, a new second hold display is started in white (step S3929).

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag has been set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801) (step S813). Note that, as described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is also transmitted at the time of restoration from power failure (see step S44). However, as shown in FIG. , Based on the reception of the fluctuation pattern command, shifts to the effect symbol fluctuation start processing and starts the fluctuation display of the effect symbol, so the fluctuation of the effect symbol only by receiving the display result designation command without receiving the fluctuation pattern command Display does not start.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start processing, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Symbol) is determined (step S8002). That is, when the processing of step S8002 is executed by the effect control CPU 101, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the stop of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining a symbol is realized. If a pseudo run is designated by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines in step S8002 that a temporary stop symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) is used as a temporary stop symbol in the pseudo run. , But a combination of a big hit symbol and a symbol which is not one of the reach but is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8002, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received fluctuation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based on only the fluctuation pattern command. .

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 43, when the received display result specifying command indicates “normal jackpot” (when the received display result specifying command is the display result 2 specifying command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. As a symbol, a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are arranged in the same even number symbol is determined. Further, when the received display result specifying command indicates “probable change big hit” (when the received display result specifying command is the display result 3 specifying command), the effect control CPU 101 sets three symbols as stop symbols. The combination of effect symbols arranged with the same odd symbol is determined.

  Further, when the received display result specifying command indicates “suddenly changing large hit” or “small hit” (when the received display result specifying command is the display result 4 specifying command or the display result 5 specifying command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as a stop symbol. Then, in the case of "missing" (when the received display result specifying command is the display result 1 specifying 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. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

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

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a notice effect (a notice effect other than a look-ahead notice effect. For example, a step-up notice effect, a character notice effect, a line notice effect) on the effect display device 9 during the change display of the effect symbol. In step S8003, a notice effect setting process is performed to determine whether or not to perform the notice effect and to set the effect mode of the notice effect.

  Then, effect control CPU 101 executes an operation frequency determination process for determining the operation frequency of the specific display (hold display, active display) (step S8003A).

  Next, effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern, the advance effect when executing the advance effect, and the change effect when executing the advance effect (step S8004). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8005).

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 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, data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variable time) of the variable display of the effect symbol are described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. In the process timer set value, a variation time in the variation mode is set. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control for displaying the effect symbols in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 44 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Further, a process table is prepared according to each variation pattern. If it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect in step S8004.

  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. In addition, instead of setting the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbol is synthesized and generated according to the determined stopped symbol, the pseudo-ream or the temporary stop symbol in the slide effect. You may.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 generates the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component and the effect component as the effect component) in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). The control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect component is executed (step S8006). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control the turning on / off of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speaker 27.

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

  Next, effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S8007).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8008).

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the operation frequency determination process. In the operation frequency determination process, the effect control CPU 101 performs a process (steps S4500 to S4506) for determining whether or not to execute the change effect in the start variation, the type of the change effect to be performed, and the specific display of the execution target. After the execution, a process for determining the operation frequency of each specific display (steps S4507 to S4511) is executed.

  First, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the red specific display is displayed (step S4500), and if it is displayed, the process proceeds to step S4507. As described above, in the present embodiment, since the display mode is changed only by a single specific display, when the red specific display (the specific display of the display mode with the highest reliability) is already displayed, Since a further change in the display mode cannot be expected even when the change effect is executed, the change effect cannot be executed. It should be noted that even if a further change in the display mode is not expected, the change effect may be executable, and if the gaming machine is capable of changing the display mode of a plurality of specific displays, the most reliable Even if the specific display of the high display mode is displayed, the change effect may be executable.

  When the red specific display is not displayed, the effect control CPU 101 executes a change effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the change effect in the start variation (step S4501). Specifically, a change effect execution lottery is performed using the change effect execution lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 46A is an explanatory diagram showing a change effect execution lottery table. In the change effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 46 (A), whether or not a change effect is to be executed according to whether or not there is a change in the specific display in the change to be started (schedule to change in the change) and the type of change effect to be executed Although the judgment values corresponding to (first change effect, second change effect) are assigned, in the example shown in FIG. 46A, the ratio of the assigned judgment values is shown for simplification of the description. Have been. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for a change effect execution lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

  It should be noted that the presence or absence of a change in the specific display in the start variation is determined by the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 36 (if the starting variation is a variation based on the first hold storage, the first start winning command is stored). If the change to be started is a change based on the second hold storage, the determination is made based on the second start winning command storage area). At this time, the start winning command storage area is not updated based on the start of the change (steps S664 and S668), and the information on the change to be started is stored in one of the start winning command storage areas. It is stored in the eye storage area. Therefore, “active” is stored as the change timing in the first storage area, “first” is stored as the change timing in the second storage area, or the change in the third storage area is changed. If “second” is stored as the timing or “third” is stored as the change timing in the fourth storage area, it is determined that there is a change schedule.

  For example, if there is a change schedule, the execution of the first change effect is determined at a rate of 70%, and the execution of the second change effect is determined at a rate of 30%. If there is no change schedule, it is determined that the first change effect is executed at a rate of 3%, the second change effect is executed at a rate of 7%, and the change effect is not executed at a rate of 90%. You.

  In this way, any change effect is executed whenever there is a change schedule. That is, the display mode can be changed only when the change effect is executed.

  Also, as described above, when there is a change schedule, the first change effect is executed at a higher rate than the second change effect, and when there is no change schedule, the second change effect is performed in the first change effect. It is configured to run at a higher rate. Thereby, the display mode of the specific effect is changed at a higher rate when the first change effect is executed than when the second change effect is executed. Therefore, it indicates whether or not the display mode of the specific display has changed depending on the type of the change effect.

  In the present embodiment, the first change effect and the second change effect are provided as the types of change effects, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a change effect that always changes the display mode of the specific display may be provided at the time of execution.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the operation frequency is determined after determining the type of the change effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the operation frequency of the specific display is determined before the type of the change effect, and the type of the change effect is determined based on the operation frequency (for example, if the frequency is low, the second change effect is likely to be selected). Is also good.

  After step S4501, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute a change effect (step S4502). If not, the process proceeds to step S4507. When a change effect is to be executed, it is determined whether or not there is a change effect (step S4503). If there is no change effect (that is, the change effect is executed but the display mode does not change), a blue specific display is performed. Is determined (step S4503A), and if not, an execution target determination lottery for determining a specific display of the execution target of the change effect is executed (step S4503B). Specifically, the execution target determination lottery is performed using the execution target determination lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 46B is an explanatory diagram illustrating an execution target determination lottery table. In the execution target determination lottery table shown in FIG. 46 (B), the execution target of the change effect according to the number of storages held (active display, first hold display, second hold display, third hold display) Are assigned, but in the example shown in FIG. 46B, the ratio of the assigned determination values is shown for simplification of the description. The effect control CPU 101, for example, extracts a random number for execution target determination lottery, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

  Note that the “number of pending storages” here refers to the first number of pending storages when the change to be started is a variation based on the first pending storage, and the “number of pending storages” when the variation is based on the second pending storage. This is the second reserved storage number. Note that, at this stage, the subtraction of the number of reserved storages (steps S662 and S666) based on the start of the fluctuation is not performed.

  For example, when the number of pending storages is “4”, the active display is targeted for execution at a rate of 40%, the first pending display is targeted for execution at a rate of 20%, and the second display is targeted for execution. Is determined to be the execution target of the suspension display at a rate of 20%, and the execution of the third suspension display is determined at the rate of 20%.

  For example, when the number of storages to be held is “3”, the active display is to be executed at a rate of 60%, the first hold display is to be executed at a rate of 20%, and the second display is to be executed. Is determined to be an execution target at a rate of 20%.

  For example, when the number of pending storages is “2”, the active display is determined to be an execution target at a rate of 80%, and the first display is determined to be an execution target at a rate of 20%.

  For example, when the number of pending storages is “1”, the active display is determined to be executed at a rate of 100%.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the active display is configured to be easily executed. Thereby, the player can be provided with a sense of expectation for the fluctuation during the execution.

  In the present embodiment, only the suspended display that is already displayed can be determined as the execution target of the change effect. However, here, the execution target of the change effect (so-called gaseous effect) in which the display mode does not change is determined. In order to determine, a suspended display that is not displayed may be an execution target. For example, the case where the number of reserved memories is “3” (that is, when only the active display, the first reserved display, and the second reserved display are displayed when the change effect is executed) Also, it is possible to determine the third hold display as the execution target of the change effect, and when the third hold display is determined as the execution target, the change effect is displayed in the display area of the third hold display. It may be performed (the hammer swings in the case of the first change effect, and the arrow passes in the case of the second change effect).

  In S4503A, when the blue specific display is displayed, the blue specific display is determined as the execution target of the change effect (step S4504). Thus, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the display mode of the specific display whose display mode has already changed to blue is further changed. Even when a specific display whose display mode has changed to blue has already been displayed, a change effect (a change effect in which the display mode does not change) targeting another specific display (white specific display) as an execution target. (So-called gaseous production)). However, even though the specific display that has already changed to blue is already displayed, it is thought that frequent execution of the gaseous production targeting another specific display may cause stress to the player. Can be Therefore, even with a configuration that can execute a gaseous effect that targets a specific display different from the specific display that has already changed to blue, a change effect that targets a specific display that has already changed to blue to be executed can be performed. It is desirable to run at a high rate.

  Also, in step S4503, when there is a change schedule, the specific display (active display, hold display) that is to be changed is determined as the execution target of the change effect (step S4505). Note that, as described above, at this time, the start winning command storage area is not updated (steps S664 and S668) based on the start of the change, so that the specific display corresponding to the storage area 1 changes. If the schedule is “active”, “first” if the specific display corresponding to the storage area 2 is to be changed, and “second” if the specific display corresponding to the storage area 3 is to be changed. If the specific display corresponding to the storage area 4 is to be changed, the “third” is determined as the execution target of the change effect.

  After executing any one of steps S4503B, S4504, and S4505, effect control CPU 101 sets the type of change effect to be executed and the specific display of the execution target (step S4506). A change effect is executed by selecting a process table corresponding to the change effect of the set contents in step S8004 and executing step S8006 and step S8105 described later.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the hold specification value K for specifying the number of the hold display (that is, the first hold display if K = 1, and the second hold display K if K = 2). Is set to "1" (step S4507), and the operation frequency of each specific display is set to "1". An operation frequency determination lottery for determination is executed. Specifically, the operation frequency determination lottery is performed using the operation frequency determination lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 46C is an explanatory diagram showing an operation frequency determination lottery table. In the operation frequency determination lottery table shown in FIG. 46C, the presence or absence of a change in the display mode of the specific display (scheduled change of the Kth hold display) and a change effect (change effect to the Kth hold display) The determination values corresponding to the operation frequency (high frequency, low frequency) are assigned in accordance with the above. In the example shown in FIG. 46C, the ratio of the assigned determination values is set to simplify the description. It is shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for an operation frequency determination lottery, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

  Whether or not the display mode of the specific display is to be changed is determined with reference to the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. Specifically, “active” is stored as the change timing in the first storage area if the reserved specific number K = 1, or the change timing in the second storage area if the reserved specific number K = 2. Is stored, or if the reserved specific number K = 3, the “second” is stored as the variation timing in the third storage area, or the reserved specific number K = 4 For example, when “third” is stored as the variation timing in the fourth storage area, it is determined that there is a change schedule.

  The “change effect” is determined based on the type of change effect set in step S4506 and the execution target. For example, if the specific hold number K = 1, the active display is set as an execution target, and if the specific hold number K = 2, the first hold display is set as an execution target, and the specific hold number K is set. = 3, when the second hold display is set as the execution target, and when the hold specific number K = 4, the third hold display is set as the execution target, It is determined that a change effect is to be performed.

  For example, when there is a change schedule and the first change effect is executed, the low frequency is determined at a rate of 20% and the high frequency is determined at a rate of 80%. When there is a change schedule and the second change effect is executed, the low frequency is determined at a rate of 30% and the high frequency is determined at a rate of 70%.

  Further, for example, when the first change effect is executed without a change schedule, the low frequency is determined at a rate of 40% and the high frequency is determined at a rate of 60%. When there is no change schedule and the second change effect is executed, the low frequency is determined at a rate of 45% and the high frequency is determined at a rate of 55%. If there is no change schedule and the change effect is not executed, the low frequency is determined at a rate of 90% and the high frequency is determined at a rate of 10%.

  As described above, as the operation mode of the specific display as the execution target of the change effect, it is configured such that a high frequency is more likely to be determined than a low frequency. Therefore, a specific display whose operation mode is high in frequency is more likely to be a target for executing a change effect than a specific display whose operation mode is low in frequency.

  In addition, the specific display having the change schedule is configured to be more likely to determine the operation frequency as high as the specific display having no change schedule. Therefore, the presence or absence of a change is suggested by the operation frequency.

  In the present embodiment, the high frequency and the low frequency are provided as the operation frequency. However, a fixed operation frequency that can be selected only when the change effect is performed may be provided. By performing the fixed operation frequency, the player is notified that the change effect is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the high frequency is selected as the operation frequency in the specific display having the planned change, as compared with the specific display having no planned change. It is not limited. For example, when a specific display having a change schedule is displayed, a higher frequency is selected as the operation frequency at a higher rate than when a specific display having a change schedule is not displayed (that is, the change frequency is higher). Even if the specific display has no schedule, if a specific display having a change plan is displayed as another specific display, a high frequency may be easily selected as the operation frequency. Further, a higher frequency may be selected at a higher ratio as the specific display is displayed closer to the specific display with a change schedule.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 stores the K-th suspended display operation mode (step S4509). For example, if K = 1, the first storage area, if K = 2, the second storage area, if K = 3, the third storage area, if K = 4, In the fourth storage area, “high frequency” or “low frequency” is stored as the operation mode. Then, the reserved specific number K and the reserved storage number (the first reserved storage number if the variation to be performed is a variation based on the first reserved storage, the second reserved storage number if the variation to be performed is a variation based on the second reserved storage) ) Are determined to be the same value (step S4510), and if they are not the same value, 1 is added to the reserved specific number K (step S4511), and the process returns to step S4508. In this way, the operation frequencies for all the stored pending storages are determined one by one. The operation frequency determination processing ends when the reserved specific number K and the reserved storage number have the same value.

  In step S4508, an operation mode other than the operation frequency may be determined instead of or in addition to the operation frequency. For example, it may be determined whether the mole displayed as the specific display is in a manner of popping out or rotating.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol change process (step S802) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation processing, the value of the process timer is decremented by one (step S8101), and the value of the fluctuation time timer is decremented by one (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). In addition, the control state of the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step S8105).

  Thereafter, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a display position fixing flag indicating that the display position of the specific display is fixed is set (step S4700A), and if it is set, the process proceeds to step S4707. . The display position fixing flag is a flag that is set during the execution of the first change effect, that is, the processing of steps S4701 to S4706 (the processing for changing the display position of the specific display) during the execution of the first change effect. ) Is not executed.

  In the present embodiment, the switching of the display positions of all the specific displays is limited during the execution of the first change effect. However, at least the display position of the specific display as the execution target of the first change effect is performed. The switching of the display position of another specific display may not be limited as long as the switching of the display is restricted.

  If the display position fixing flag is not set in step S4700A, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the preset display position change timing (step S4700B). In the present embodiment, the display position change timing is an even number of seconds after the start of the change, that is, the display position can change every two seconds. The display position change timing may be determined by lottery or may be determined for each variation pattern.

  If it is the display position change timing (Y in step S4700B), the specific display specific number R (if R = 1, the first specific display (i.e., active) Display), if R = 2, the second specific display (ie, the first reserved display), if R = 3, the third specific display (ie, the second reserved display), R If = 4, 1 is set to the fourth specific display (that is, the third reserved display) (step S4701), and whether or not to switch the display position of the specific display specified by the specific display specific number R is determined. A display position switching lottery for determining whether or not to execute is executed (step S4702). Specifically, the display position switching lottery is performed using the display position switching lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram showing a display position switching lottery table. In the display position switching lottery table shown in FIG. 48, the determination values corresponding to the presence / absence of the switching of the display position are assigned according to the operation frequency. However, in the example shown in FIG. The ratio of the determined judgment value is shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for display position switching lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

  For example, when the operation frequency is high, the switching of the display position is determined at a rate of 70%, and the switching of the display position is determined at a rate of 30%. For example, when the operation frequency is low, the switching of the display position is determined at a rate of 20%, and the switching of the display position is determined at a rate of 80%.

  When it is determined that the display position is to be switched (Y in step S4703), if the display position of the R-th specific display is the retreat position, the display position is switched to the advanced position, and if the display position is the advanced position, the display position is switched to the retract position (step S4703). S4704). Then, the value of the specific display specific number R is the number of reserved storages (the first reserved storage number if the variation to be performed is a variation based on the first reserved storage, the second if the variation to be performed is the variation based on the second reserved storage). It is determined whether or not the value is the same as the value obtained by adding 1 to the (number of reserved storages) (step S4705). If the value is not the same, 1 is added to the specific display specific number R and the process returns to step S4702. In this manner, the presence or absence of switching of the display positions of all the specific displays is determined one by one. If the values are the same, the process moves to step S4707.

  In step S4707, if it is the execution timing of the first change effect (Y in step S4707), the effect control CPU 101 sets the display position fixing flag (step S4707A), and displays the specific display of the change effect execution target. Is determined to be changed (step S4708). If it is to be changed, the display position of the specific display to be executed is switched to the advance position (step S4709). If not, the display position of the specific display to be executed is switched to the retreat position (step S4710). Thus, when the first change effect is executed, the display mode changes if the display position of the specific display to be executed of the first change effect is the advance position, and the display mode does not change if the display position is the retreat position. It has become.

  In step S4711, the effect control CPU 101 resets the display position fixing flag if it is set at the end timing of the change effect (Y in step S4711) (step S4711A), and specifies the execution target of the change effect. It is determined whether or not the display mode is scheduled to change (step S4712), and if so, the display mode of the specific display to be executed is changed (step S4713). In step S4713, the specific display is set to a display mode according to the type of the change effect (for example, when the first change effect is executed, the display mode is switched from the expressionless state to the display mode in which the eyes are opened and the sweat is drawn. On the other hand, when the second change effect is executed, the display mode is switched from a non-expression display mode to a display mode in which tears are displayed) and then changes to blue or red. When the color is changed to blue or red, the display is switched to the expressionless state again.

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S8111), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S8032) (step S8112).

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the effect design change stop process (step S803) in the effect control process process. In the effect design fluctuation stop processing, first, effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag has been set, the flow shifts to step S8305. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, when executing the fanfare effect, the stop symbol display flag is reset. Therefore, when the stop symbol display flag is set, it means that the big hit symbol has been stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect has not been executed yet. Therefore, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. The process moves to step S8305 without any processing.

  If the stop symbol display flag has not been set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (missing symbol, big hit symbol) (step S8302).

  After that, the effect control CPU 101 clears the operation frequency storage area in the start winning command storage area and the active display storage area (step S5301). Thus, in the present embodiment, the operation frequency is updated for each change.

  If no large hit symbol or small hit symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, if a missing symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets the effect control CPU 101. Shifts to step S8311.

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

  Then, effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value to the process timer (step S8308), and the contents of process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number, sound number) In accordance with the data 1 and the movable member control data 1), an effect device (effect display device 9 as effect component, various lamps as effect component, speaker 27 as effect component, and movable member 78 as effect component) is effected. The control of the wing actors 79a and 79b) is executed (step S8309).

  Then, effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S8310).

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

  FIGS. 50 and 51 are explanatory diagrams illustrating display examples of the effect display device 9 when the change effect is executed. For example, FIGS. 50 (A1) to (A3) show display examples when the first change effect for the hold display whose display position is the advance position is executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 50 (A1), an active display 51 and three reserved displays 52 to 54 are displayed as specific displays, and the display mode of each specific display is white. As for the display position of each specific display, only the first hold display 52 is the advance position, and the other specific displays (active display 51, hold displays 53 and 54) are the retreat positions. Next, as shown in FIG. 50 (A2), a first change effect for the first hold display 52 whose display position is the advance position is executed. At this time, the first hold display 52 hit with the hammer X switches to a display mode in which the eyes are opened and sweat is drawn. Then, as shown in FIG. 50 (A3), the display mode of the first hold display 52 in which the first change effect is executed changes from white to blue.

  Also, for example, FIGS. 50 (B1) to (B3) show display examples when the first change effect for the hold display whose display position is the evacuation position is executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 50 (B1), an active display 51 and three reserved displays 52 to 54 are displayed as specific displays, and the display form of each specific display is white. The display position of each specific display is a retreat position. Next, as shown in FIG. 50 (B2), a first change effect for the first hold display 52 whose display position is the retreat position is executed. At this time, the hammer X in the first change effect does not hit the first hold display 52. Then, as shown in FIG. 50 (B3), the display mode of the first hold display 52 in which the first change effect is executed does not change.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the rate of change in the display mode of the specific display differs depending on the display position of the specific display as the execution target of the first change effect (if the advance position, the display mode changes by 100% and the evacuation position Does not change by 100%).

  For example, FIGS. 51 (A1) to (A3) show display examples in the case where the second change effect for the hold display whose display position is the advance position is executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 51 (A1), an active display 51 and three reserved displays 52 to 54 are displayed as specific displays, and the display form of each specific display is white. As for the display position of each specific display, only the first hold display 52 is the advance position, and the other specific displays (active display 51, hold displays 53 and 54) are the retreat positions. Next, as shown in FIG. 51 (A2), a second change effect for the first hold display 52 whose display position is the advance position is executed. At this time, the first hold display 52 hit by the arrow Y switches to a display mode in which tears flow (a display mode different from that hit when the hammer X is used in the first change effect). Then, as shown in FIG. 51 (A3), the display mode of the first hold display 52 in which the second change effect has been executed changes from white to blue.

  Also, for example, FIGS. 51 (B1) to (B3) show display examples when the second change effect for the hold display whose display position is the evacuation position is executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 51 (B1), an active display and three reserved displays 52 to 54 are displayed as the specific display 51, and the display mode of each specific display is white. The display position of each specific display is a retreat position. Next, as shown in FIG. 51 (B2), a second change effect for the first hold display 52 whose display position is the retreat position is executed. At this time, the first hold display 52 hit by the arrow Y switches to a display mode in which tears flow (a display mode different from that hit when the hammer X is used in the first change effect). Then, as shown in FIG. 51 (B3), the display mode of the first hold display 52 in which the second change effect has been executed changes from white to blue.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second change effect is executed, the display mode can be changed regardless of whether the display position of the specific display is the advance position or the retreat position. Has become. In addition, even if the second change effect is executed, a pattern in which the released arrow Y does not hit the specific display is provided as a pattern in which the display mode of the specific display to be executed does not change.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, it is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display, and includes a mode involving an operation (in this example, a mode in which a display position is switched to an advance position or a retreat position, A specific display corresponding to the variable display (in this example, an active display corresponding to a change during execution, in a mode in which the display mode is switched from a display mode with no expression to a display mode in which eyes are opened and sweating or tearing is performed). It is possible to display a suspended display corresponding to a variation that has not been started, and to display a specific display (in this example, a display color (white, blue, red)), a display shape, a pattern, a position, a range, and the like. (In this example, the active display is performed by performing steps S663B and S667B in the effect control microcomputer 100, and step S3911). By performing S3929, the hold display is displayed, and by performing step S4713, the display mode of the specific display is changed), and a suggestive effect (in this example, the change effect (first (1st change effect, 2nd change effect)) The suggestion effect execution means (in this example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the change effect is set in step S4506, and the process table corresponding to the change effect in step S8004) Is selected, and a step of performing a change effect by performing steps S8006 and S8105) is provided.

  In addition, as described above, in the present embodiment, the specific display means operates the specific display when the suggestion effect is performed (in this example, the display position (the advance position, the retreat position) and the operation frequency). The display mode of the specific display can be changed at a different rate depending on (high frequency, low frequency) or another operation mode such as a display direction (for example, downward, rightward) (in this example, By executing steps S4707 to S4709, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display mode of the specific display at a rate of 100% when the display position of the specific display as the execution target of the first change effect is the advance position. Is changed, the display mode of the specific display is not changed when the display position of the specific display as the execution target of the first change effect is the retreat position (the display mode of the specific display at a rate of 0%). Changing)) it was decided. This allows the player to pay attention to the operation mode of the specific display.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming machine is capable of displaying both the active display and the hold display, and both of them can be displayed in a mode involving operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display may be performed in a mode that involves only one of the active display and the hold display. Also, for example, only one of the active display and the hold display may be displayed.

  In addition, the operation mode and display mode of the active display and the hold display are assumed to be common, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the active display and the hold display can be displayed in different operation modes and display modes. It may be.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode pattern and the change timing are determined at the time of the start winning, and the presence or absence of the change effect and the operation frequency are determined at the start of the change. However, the determination timing is not limited to this. Absent. For example, the display mode pattern may not be determined at the time of the start winning, but may be determined at the start of each change as to whether or not to change the display mode during the change (that is, the change timing may be determined at the start of the change). Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not there is a change effect and the operation frequency at the time of the start winning.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the configuration is such that up to four hold displays can be displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if both the first hold display and the second hold display can be displayed, a maximum of eight hold displays may be displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a change effect suggesting a change in the display mode of a single specific display is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and changes in the display mode of a plurality of specific displays are collectively performed. It may be possible to execute a change effect suggested by the user. For example, two arrows may be shot toward different specific displays, and a change effect indicating that the display mode of the specific display hit by the arrow changes may be executed.

  In the present embodiment, only when a part of the suggestion effects (first change effect) of the plurality of types of suggestion effects is executed, the specific display differs depending on whether the display position is the advance position or the evacuation position. Although the display mode of the specific display changes according to the ratio, when all types of suggested effects are executed, the specific display is changed at a different ratio depending on whether the display position of the specific display is the advance position or the retreat position. The display mode may be changed.

  Also, as described above, in the present embodiment, the suggestion effect execution means includes a first suggestion effect (first change effect in this example) and a second suggestion effect (second change effect in this example). (In the present example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes any one of the change effects by performing steps S8004, S8006, and S8105). The specific display means can display the specific display in a different operation mode when the suggested effect to be executed is the first suggestive effect and when the suggested effect is the second suggestive effect (in this example, effect control). By executing step S4713, the microcomputer 100 switches from the expressionless display mode to the display mode in which the eyes are opened and sweats by performing step S4713. On the other hand, when performing the second change effect, the display mode is switched from the expressionless expression to the tearing display, and the specific display is displayed.The operation frequency changes depending on which suggestive effect is executed. May be used.) This allows the player to pay attention to the operation mode of the specific display.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode of the specific display after the change effect is executed is different depending on the executed change effect. However, before or during the change effect is executed. The display mode of the specific display may be different depending on the change effect to be executed. For example, when a change effect in which an apple falls from the sky is performed, the display mode of the specific display may be switched to a mode in which the mouth is opened before the apple is displayed, or after the apple is displayed. The display mode of the specific display may be switched so that the mouth is opened before the apple reaches the specific display.

  Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the specific display means indicates the operation mode of the specific display before the suggestion effect is executed (in this example, the operation frequency (high frequency, low frequency) and the display position. The display mode of the specific display can be changed at a different rate depending on (an advance position, an evacuation position) or another operation mode such as a display direction (for example, downward, rightward). The control microcomputer 100 executes step S4508 using the operation frequency determination lottery table shown in FIG. 46 (C), so that the operation frequency of the specific display as the execution target of the change effect is high and low. The rate of change of the display mode differs depending on the frequency.) This allows the player to pay attention to the operation mode of the specific display.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the specific display means displays the specific display in a mode involving operation regardless of whether or not the display mode is changed (in this example, the display position (advance (The position and the evacuation position) are switched), and the suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect at a different rate depending on the operation mode of the specific display. By executing step S4508 using the operation frequency determination lottery table shown in FIG. 46 (C), a change effect (first change effect, first change effect, second change effect) is performed when the operation frequency is higher than when the operation frequency is lower. It is easy to carry out 2 change production). This allows the player to pay attention to the operation mode of the specific display.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the specific display means can display the specific display by switching between a specific operation mode (in this example, the advance position) and a non-specific operation mode (in this example, the retreat position). In the example, the effect control microcomputer 100 can execute steps S4704, S4709, and S4710), and displays the specific display when the operation mode of the specific display when the suggested effect is executed is the specific operation mode. The mode can be changed (in the present example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the steps S4707 to S4713 so that when the display position of the specific display as the execution target of the first change effect is the advance position. The display mode of the specific display can be changed). This allows the player to pay attention to the operation mode of the specific display.

  In the present embodiment, the suggestion effect execution means includes a plurality of types of suggestions including a first suggestion effect (in this example, a first change effect) and a second suggestion effect (in this example, a second change effect). Any suggestion effect among the effects can be executed (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes any of the change effects by performing steps S8004, S8006, and S8105), and the specific display means The specific display can be displayed by switching between a specific operation mode (in this example, the advance position) and a non-specific operation mode (in this example, the retreat position) (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs step S4704, S4709, and S4710 can be executed), and when the first suggestion effect is executed, when the operation mode of the specific display is the specific operation mode, the display mode of the specific display (In the present example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the steps S4707 to S4713 to execute the first change effect when the display position of the specific display is the advance position. On the other hand, when the second suggestion effect is executed, the display mode of the specific display can be changed regardless of the operation mode of the specific display (in this example, the effect control microcomputer). 100 can change the display mode of the specific display regardless of whether the display position of the specific display as the execution target of the second change effect is the advance position or the retreat position by executing steps S4711 to S4713. ). Thereby, the production effect can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to suggest that the display is controlled to be in an advantageous state by the display mode of the specific display. (In this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display shown in FIG. 39 in steps S3906 and S3924. By determining the display mode pattern using the mode pattern determination lottery table, the display mode changes the reliability of the jackpot (indicating white <blue <red) depending on the display mode, and the display mode of the specific display changes depending on the operation mode of the specific display. (In the present example, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the operation frequency by using the operation frequency determination lottery table shown in FIG. 46C in step S4508, so that the operation frequency is determined. (Indicating reliability (low frequency <high frequency)) that the display mode of the specific display changes due to It was. Thereby, the production effect can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a specific display (specifying display on the suggesting side) that suggests whether or not the display mode changes according to the operation mode, and a specific display (specifying display that indicates whether the display mode changes). The specific indication on the suggested side) is the same specific indication, but the present invention is not limited to this. Even if the specific indication on the suggesting side and the specific indication on the suggesting side are different from each other, Good. For example, it may be suggested that the display mode of the specific display B displayed adjacent to the specific display A changes depending on whether or not the operation frequency of the specific display A is high.

  In the present embodiment, two types of suggestion effects are provided. However, only one type of suggestion effect may be provided, or three or more types of suggestion effects may be provided. It may be that.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first special symbol change display or the second special symbol change display may be executed in accordance with the start winning order in which game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. .

  Further, in this embodiment, the hold change pattern and the change timing are determined by different lotteries, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of data including information on the pending change pattern and the change timing (that is, data in which the display mode is changed at which timing is determined in advance) are provided, and the pending change according to any of the data is performed. Whether or not to perform may be determined by lottery.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the display of the hold display is performed at a timing before the start of the next change after the hold display is started (for example, during the change being executed when the hold display is started). Although the mode was configured to be invariable, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is assumed that the display mode of the hold display can be changed at a timing before the next change after the hold display is started. Is also good. For example, the display mode of the hold display may be changeable during the change being executed when the hold display is started.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the operation frequency of the hold display is always infrequent from the start of the display of the hold display to the start of the next change, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the frequency may be always high, or one of high frequency and low frequency may be selected by lottery at the time of starting winning. In this case, it is desirable that the display mode of the hold display can be changed at a timing before the start of the next change after the hold display is started.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the operation frequency of the specific display displayed at the start of the change is determined, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the operation frequencies of all the specific displays that can be displayed (one active display and four reserved displays) may be determined at all times, regardless of the number of pending storages actually stored. For example, in consideration of a case where a start winning is generated during a change in which two hold memories are stored and a third or fourth hold display is displayed, a third or fourth stop display is made before starting the change. The operation frequencies of all displayable specific displays including the first hold display may be determined (all the operation frequencies of one active display and four hold displays are determined at the start of each change). Good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the start winning command storage area storing information related to the hold display and the active display storage area storing information related to the active display are provided, respectively. Alternatively, the information about the pending display and the information about the active display may be stored in a common storage area. In this case, in steps S4501, S4503B, S4508, and S4702, processing is performed with reference to the common storage area.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the presence or absence of switching of the display position is determined by lottery based on the operation frequency, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a fixed operation pattern (a pattern in which timing is switched to which display position) is provided for each operation frequency, and the display position may be switched based on the operation pattern. . For example, as an operation pattern for high frequency, there is provided an operation pattern for repeating display for 2 seconds at the evacuation position and then for 3 seconds at the advance position, and an operation pattern for low frequency for 5 seconds at the evacuation position. An operation pattern that repeats displaying for eight seconds at the advance position after displaying the information may be provided.

  When determining whether or not to execute the change effect, if the specific display whose display mode has already been changed is displayed, the execution ratio of the change effect may be increased. For example, when the blue specific display is already displayed, the execution ratio of the change effect may be increased. Thereby, the player can be expected to further change the display mode of the specific display whose display mode has already changed. In a gaming machine whose display mode can be changed to a plurality of stages, if there is a specific display that has already been changed to the display mode of the final stage, even if a change effect targeting the specific display is executed, Since it is not possible to give the player a sense of expectation, the execution of the change effect targeting the specific display may be limited.

  In the present embodiment, the operation frequency of the specific display is determined one by one. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation frequency of a plurality of specific displays may be determined collectively. For example, a combination of operation frequencies (high frequency, low frequency) in each specific suspension may be selected.

  Note that, in the present embodiment, the display position of the specific display is forcibly switched according to the presence or absence of a change in the specific display as the execution target of the first change effect. If not, the position is switched to the retreat position (see steps S4707 to S4710). However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the display position of the specific display to be executed at the time of execution of the first change effect is an accidental advance position. (For example, when the display position has been switched to the advanced position in step S4704), the display mode of the specific display may be changed. Specifically, the final display mode (to which display mode is changed) is determined at the time of the start winning (the timing of the change is not determined at that time), and the specific display that has not yet changed to the final display mode is determined. The first change effect can be executed on the other hand, and when the timing at which the first change effect is executed matches the timing at which the display mode of the specific display is controlled to the advanced position, the display mode of the specific display May be changed.

  In this case, even if the change corresponding to the specific display is started (that is, when the active display is displayed as the specific display), if the display does not change to the final display mode, the display mode of the active display is changed. May be forcibly changed to the final display mode. Specifically, the first change effect is executed, and the display position of the active display is forcibly switched to the advanced position, so that the display position can be changed to the final display mode. By executing a change effect (which may be a second change effect or another change effect) that changes the display mode, the display mode may be changed to the final display mode.

  Further, the specific display may be displayed such that the manner of movement differs depending on the display mode. For example, when the specific display is white, it is displayed in a rotating operation, when it is blue, it is displayed to jump, and when it is red, it is displayed to run around.

  In the present embodiment, by determining the display mode pattern at the selection ratio shown in FIG. 39, the reliability for changing to red is white <blue. For example, the rate of big hits and small hits is extremely lower than the rate of losing, and in general, the number of retained storages at the time of winning is more often 2 or more than 1 so that FIG. Focusing on the case where the winning determination result in the second display mode pattern determination lottery table in B) is out of SP reach or other, Pt4 (white mode) when Pt1 to Pt4 (display mode pattern including white) is selected Is selected, and Pt3 (display mode pattern that changes from blue to red) with respect to the case where Pt2 and Pt3 (display mode pattern including blue) are selected is selected. The percentage is higher. Accordingly, the configuration is such that blue is more likely to change to red than white.

  In addition, a suggestion effect that suggests a change in the display mode of the changed specific display in which the display mode has already been changed, and a display mode of another specific display different from the changed specific display while the changed specific display is being displayed. May be executable in at least a part in common. Specifically, description will be made using the following first modification. The description of the same parts as in the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

  In the first modification, the effect control microcomputer 100 can change the display mode of the plurality of specific displays. More specifically, the processing of steps S3904, S3905, S3922, and S3923 in FIG. 38 in the above-described embodiment (that is, the hold storage is newly performed while the specific display of the display mode pattern in which the display mode changes is already displayed) When this occurs, the display mode of the plurality of specific displays can be changed by not executing the process of setting the display mode pattern of the new hold display to Pt1).

  FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of the effect display device 9 when performing the second change effect in the first modification. For example, as shown in FIG. 52 (1), an active display 51 and three hold displays 52 to 54 are displayed as specific displays, the display form of the first hold display 52 is blue, and the other hold displays 52 are blue. The display mode of the specific display (active display 51, hold displays 53 and 54) is white. The display position of each specific display is a retreat position. At this time, as shown in FIG. 52A, a common second change effect (effect in which an arrow Y is shot) is executed regardless of which specific display is to be executed.

  When the first hold display 52 whose display mode has already changed to blue is to be executed, the arrow Y hits the first hold display 52 as shown in FIGS. 52 (2) and (3). Then, the display mode changes from blue to red.

  When a specific display (specifically, the second hold display 53) different from the first hold display 52 whose display mode has already changed to blue is to be executed, FIG. As shown in 5), the arrow Y hits the second hold display 53, and the display mode changes from white to blue.

  As described above, in the first modification, the suggested effect execution unit performs the changed specific display whose display mode has already been changed (for example, the first suspended display shown in FIGS. 52A and 52B). 52) The suggestion effect suggesting a change in the display mode (for example, the second change effect shown in FIGS. 52A and 52B) and the changed specific display in a state where the changed specific display is displayed. Suggestion effects (for example, FIGS. 52 (1), (4), and (4)) suggesting a change in the display mode of another different specific display (for example, the second hold display 53 shown in FIGS. 52 (1) and (4)). (5) and at least a part of which is common (for example, the manner in which the arrow Y flies as shown in FIG. 52 (1)). As a result, it is possible to give unexpected effects to the effect contents, and it is possible to improve the effect of the effects.

  Note that, in the first modification, the specific display that indicates a change in the suggested effect that is at least partially performed in a manner common to the suggested effect that suggests a change in the display mode of the changed specific display is a changed specific display. , But is not limited to this. For example, a non-adjacent hold display or active display may be used.

  In the first modification, the case where a single changed specific display is displayed has been described. However, the same processing is performed even when a plurality of changed specific displays are displayed. Is also good.

  In the first modification, the description has been given using the example of the second change effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first change suggestion may indicate a change in the display mode of the changed specific display. The change effect and the first change effect that suggests a change in the display mode of another specific display different from the changed specific display while the changed specific display is displayed are at least partially shared. The execution may be performed (for example, after the hammer is displayed in a common mode in which the hammer is moved right and left, the hammer is stopped above the specific display to be executed).

  In addition, the specific display means may include at least a specific display corresponding to the variable display, a normal mode, a first specific mode having a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and a second specific mode indicating the effect contents. Can be displayed in the display mode of the second specific mode, and the effect of the content suggested by the specific display in the second specific mode can be executed. After the specific display is displayed in the second specific mode, the specific display in the second specific mode The display mode of the specific display may be changeable from the second specific mode to the first specific mode when the effect of the content suggested by is performed. Specifically, description will be made using the following modified example 2. The description of the same parts as in the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

  In the second modification, as a display mode of the hold display displayed on the hold storage display unit 18c, a normal display mode indicating the reliability of a big hit (probable change / normal / suddenly changeable big hit) or a small hit, and a predetermined effect And an effect suggestion display mode for suggesting the execution of the process.

  The normal display mode includes “white” displayed in white, “red” displayed in red, and “gold” displayed in gold, and includes a big hit (probable / normal / suddenly probable big hit) and The reliability for the small hit is gold> red> white.

  The effect suggestion display mode includes a first special suggestion mode that indicates that a special zone effect is to be announced by displaying the characters “special” and a special zone effect that displays the characters “special?”. A second special suggestion mode indicating that the subject is a notice subject of the above, a pseudo-link suggestion mode indicating that the pseudo-run is to be executed by displaying the character "NEXT", and displaying the character "SP" And a SP suggesting mode that suggests that the system will develop into super reach. The first special suggestion mode is a display mode that can be selected only when the special zone effect is to be announced, whereas the second special suggestion mode is selected regardless of whether the special zone effect is to be announced. This is a display mode to be obtained. In addition, the pseudo-link suggestion mode is a display mode that can be selected only when the pseudo-link is executed, and the SP suggestion mode is a display mode that can be selected only when developing into super reach.

  Note that the special zone effect is an effect of displaying a special background different from a normal background by one change or a plurality of continuous changes. In addition, the special zone effect has a configuration in which the greater the number of executions, the higher the reliability of a big hit (probable change / normal / suddenly probable big hit) and a small hit. Hereinafter, starting the execution of the special zone effect may be referred to as “entering the special zone”.

  Immediately before entering the special zone, a successful entry effect is executed. The entry success production is a production that indicates that it is decided to enter the special zone after suggesting the entry into the special zone (for example, a production that displays “success!” After displaying “special zone chance!”). ). In addition, when not entering the special zone, an entry failure effect that gives a sense of expectation to the player by suggesting entry into the special zone may be executed. For example, after suggesting that the vehicle enters the special zone in the same manner as the successful entry performance, an effect indicating that the vehicle does not enter the special zone (for example, "Failure ..." is displayed after "Special zone chance!" Is displayed) Direction) can be executed as a rush failure effect. Hereinafter, the entry success production and the entry failure production may be collectively referred to as “entry announcement production”.

  The rush notice effect is an effect performed for 3 seconds from the start of the change. Then, when the vehicle enters the special zone, the special zone effect is started three seconds after the start of the change (at the end of the successful entry effect). In addition, when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation | variation which performs a rush announcement effect is shorter than 3 seconds, the rush announcement effect shall be forcibly terminated one second before the fluctuation stop. At that time, when entering the special zone, the successful entry effect is forcibly terminated and the special zone effect is started.

  In the second modification, the display form of the hold display and the active display is determined when the corresponding hold storage is generated (at the time of starting winning). Specifically, when a start winning is generated, first, a change mode (hold change pattern and change timing) of the normal display mode is determined, and then it is determined whether or not to display in the effect suggestion display mode. When it is determined not to display in the effect suggestion display mode, the hold display is started in the normal display mode from the timing of the start winning. Further, when it is determined that the display is to be performed in the presentation suggestion display mode, the display of the hold display is started in the presentation suggestion display mode from the timing of the start winning, and the presentation of the suggestion content is performed (for example, 5 seconds after starting the special zone production, 5 seconds after performing re-variation in the pseudo-run, 5 seconds after starting super reach, or when it is determined not to execute (for example, rush failure) When the effect is performed), the display is changed to the normal suggestion display mode.

  FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example in the case where the hold display is displayed in the second special suggestion mode in the second modification. First, while (1) the active display 51 and the two suspension displays 52 and 53 are being displayed, (2) a new suspension storage is generated and the suspension display 54 corresponding to the suspension storage is displayed in the second state. It is displayed in a special suggestion mode ("special?"). At this time, it is determined that a special zone effect in which the reserved storage is to be notified is executed. At this time, it is assumed that a pending change pattern that changes from “white” to “red” and further changes to “gold” is determined, and the first and second change timings are determined.

  Then, (3) the change ends at the gap, and (4) the next change starts. At this time, the active display 51 corresponding to the new change is displayed, and the hold display is shifted. Then, a rush notice effect is executed (image P is displayed). After 3 seconds have passed, (5) it is notified that the entry was a successful entry effect (image P is switched and displayed), and the vehicle enters the special zone (image Q is displayed). Five seconds later, the display mode of the hold display 53 displayed in (6) the second special suggestion mode changes to “red”.

  After that, although not shown, the change ends at the outlier, and the next change starts. At this time, the active display corresponding to the new change is displayed, and the hold display is shifted. Then, the display mode of the hold display displayed in “red” changes to “gold”.

  As described above, in the second modification, the specific display means changes the specific display (in this example, the hold display and the active display) corresponding to the variable display to at least the normal mode (in this example, “white”). ), A first specific mode (“red” in the present example) having a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and a second specific mode (in this example, the effect suggestion display mode (the first special suggestion mode) indicating the effect contents. , The second special suggestion mode, the pseudo continuous suggestion mode, and the SP suggestion mode) (in this example, as shown in FIG. 53, “white” or “red”). And the second special suggestion mode can display the hold display), and the effect execution means capable of executing the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode (in this example, FIG. 53 (5), As shown in 6), the special zone effect suggested in the second special suggestion mode The specific display means displays the specific display in the second specific mode, and then, when an effect of the content suggested by the specific display in the second specific mode is performed, the specific display means displays the specific display. The display mode can be changed from the second specific mode to the first specific mode. (In this example, as shown in FIG. 53, the display is performed in the second special suggestion mode 5 seconds after the start of the special zone effect. (The pending display 53 can be changed to “red”). As a result, an expectation for the specific mode can be increased.

  In the second modification, a single display mode (“white”, “red”) is provided as the “normal mode” and the “first specific mode”, respectively. A plurality of display modes may be provided as at least one of the “first specific mode”. Also, a plurality of display modes (first special suggestion mode, second special suggestion mode, pseudo continuous suggestion mode, SP suggestion mode) are provided as the “second specific mode”. , A single display mode may be provided.

  Further, the effect suggested by the “specific display of the second specific mode” is not limited to the above-described one, but a step-up notice effect that develops in a step-by-step manner, a character notice effect in which a character appears, and a line effect that displays a line. Any effect, such as a button effect that prompts the player to operate the operation button 120 or an effect effect that changes the display mode of the hold display or the active display, may be used.

  Further, in the second modification, the display mode suggesting the effect by the characters ("special", "special?", "NEXT", "SP") is set to the "second specific mode". May indicate the contents of the effect.

  Further, in this modified example 2, after 5 seconds from the start of the special zone effect, the pseudo continuous effect, or the super reach effect, the specific display in the second specific mode is displayed after the specific display in the second specific mode. Is performed when the effect of the content suggested by is performed, but is not limited thereto. For example, it may be a point in time when the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode is executed, or a timing before and after the point.

  In addition, in the second modification, each of the effects is started when “the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode is performed after the specific display is displayed in the second specific mode”. It was decided to unify after 5 seconds, but it is not limited to this. For example, different timings are set in advance for each production of the suggestion content (for example, if the production of the suggestion content is a pseudo series, 3 seconds after the start of the pseudo series, and if the production of the suggestion content is a super reach, the super reach is started. (After 4 seconds), or one of a plurality of timings may be determined by lottery. When determining by lottery, it may be different depending on whether or not the lottery ratio is a big hit. Thereby, a sense of expectation can be given by the timing at which the display mode of the hold display or the active display changes from the second specific mode to the first specific mode.

  In the second modification, the hold change pattern and the change timing are determined by different lotteries. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of data including information on the pending change pattern and the change timing (that is, data in which the display mode is changed at which timing is determined in advance) are provided, and the pending change according to any of the data is performed. Whether or not to perform may be determined by lottery.

  Further, the change timing of the display mode of the hold display or the active display may not be predetermined, and for example, each time a change is started, whether to change the display mode of the hold display or the active display is determined. May be determined by lottery. Further, the display mode after the change may not be determined in advance. For example, at the change timing, the display mode to be changed may be determined by lottery.

  In the second modification, as the display mode of the hold display or the active display, the normal display mode and the effect suggestion display mode are determined by different lotteries. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of change patterns of the display mode including the normal display mode and the effect suggestion display mode are provided, and it may be determined which change pattern is used to change the display mode.

  Further, in the second modification, when the hold display or the active display is displayed in the effect suggestion display mode, the display is not displayed in the normal display mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the hold display or the active display in the normal display mode is to be displayed as an image with a lower display priority than the hold display or the active display in the effect suggestion display mode, the hold display or the effect suggestion display mode is displayed. Even during the display of the active display, the display similar to that of the second modification can be performed without interrupting the display control of the normal display mode (change control of the display mode at the change timing).

  Further, in the second modification, the effect execution unit may not execute the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode even if the specific display is displayed in the second specific mode (for example, Even when the special zone effect is not executed, the hold display or the active display can be displayed in the second special suggestion mode, that is, when the hold display or the active display is displayed in the second special suggestion mode. In some cases, the special zone effect, which is the suggestion content, is not executed.) Even if the effect of the content suggested by the specific display in the second specific mode is not executed, the specific display means performs the second specific mode. The display mode of the specific display being displayed can be changed to the first specific mode (for example, even though the hold display or the active display is displayed in the second special suggestion mode) Koto even when not running zone effect, be changed to "red" is a first particular embodiment is) may be. Thus, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation when the effect of the content suggested by the specific display in the second specific mode is not performed.

  Further, in the second modification, the specific display means can display the specific display in the first specific mode having a higher degree of expectation than the second specific mode (for example, a larger hit or a smaller hit than the second special suggestion mode). The hold display or the active display may be displayed in “red” having a high degree of reliability for winning.) Thereby, an expectation for the first specific mode can be increased.

  Further, in Modification 2, the specific display means can display the specific display in the first specific mode having a higher degree of expectation than the effect of the content suggested by the specific display in the second specific mode (for example, A hold display or an active display may be displayed in “red” having a higher degree of reliability for a big hit or a small hit than in the special zone effect.) Thereby, an expectation for the first specific mode can be increased.

  Further, in the second modified example, the specific display unit can further change the display mode of the specific display changed from the second specific mode to the first specific mode (for example, the display mode of the hold display or the active display is rendered It may be changed from the suggestion display mode to "red" and further to "gold". Thereby, the sense of expectation for the display mode of the specific display after changing to the first specific mode can be increased.

  In the second modification, the specific display means includes a plurality of second specific modes having different suggestions (in this example, a first special suggestion mode, a second special suggestion mode, a pseudo-link suggestion mode, and a SP suggestion mode). To change the display mode of the specific display from the second specific mode to the first specific mode at a different rate based on the type of the second specific mode (for example, “red” is included). In the case of the pending change pattern (other than P01), the ratio of which effect suggestion display mode is to be displayed is different, so that it is changed to “red” at a different ratio depending on the type of the effect suggestion display mode. It is good.) Thereby, the display mode of the specific display can be noticed.

  In the second modification, when the hold display or the active display is displayed in the pseudo continuous suggestion mode, the pseudo continuous production is always executed at the corresponding change. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the hold display or the active display is displayed in the suggestion mode, there may be provided a case where the pseudo continuous effect is executed and a case where the pseudo continuous effect is not executed. Similarly, when the hold display or the active display is displayed in the SP suggestion mode, a case where the super reach effect is executed and a case where the super reach effect is not executed may be provided.

  Note that the second modification has a configuration in which it is possible to recognize (pre-read) that the fluctuation is accompanied by one or two pseudo runs based on the fluctuation category command received at the time of the start winning. Alternatively, the pseudo-suggestion suggestion mode can be executed with a change involving two pseudo runs as a notification target, but the pseudo-slice suggestion mode can be executed even with a change involving three pseudo runs as a notification target. .

  Further, as the change mode in the pending change pattern, not only the normal display mode but also the effect suggestion display mode is included, and the change mode to the normal display mode and the effect suggestion display mode may be collectively determined. Good. For example, a hold change pattern that changes from “white” to the first special suggestion display mode, a hold change pattern that changes to “red” from the second special suggestion display mode, or a change from “white” to the pseudo continuous suggestion mode, Further, there are provided a plurality of hold change patterns such as a hold change pattern that changes to "red" and a hold change pattern that changes from "white" to the SP suggestion display mode, and selects which hold change pattern to use. It may be that.

  In addition, it is also possible to determine the hold change pattern using a common hold change pattern determination table for any of the winning determination results, or a plurality of hold change pattern determination tables are provided and received. The hold change pattern may be determined using a hold change pattern determination table corresponding to the fluctuation category command.

  Further, although the description is omitted in the second modification, it is determined at the time of the start winning that the fluctuation is accompanied by the pseudo run including a plurality of re-changes, and it is determined that the hold display is displayed in the pseudo run suggestion mode. In such a case, it may be possible to determine at which re-change timing the pseudo continuous suggestion mode changes to the normal display mode (for example, “red” or “gold”). For example, when it is determined that the display mode is changed at the first re-change timing, the execution of the pseudo-link including one re-change is suggested by the pseudo-link suggestion mode, while the second re-change is suggested. If it is determined to change the display mode at the change timing, the execution of the pseudo run including two re-changes is suggested by the pseudo run suggestion mode. That is, when it is determined at the time of the start winning that the fluctuation is accompanied by a pseudo run including a plurality of re-changes, and when it is determined to display the hold display in the pseudo run suggestion mode, the pseudo run including one re-change is performed. It may be possible to determine whether the execution of a run is to be indicated or the execution of a pseudo run including two re-variations is to be indicated.

  In addition, a plurality of display modes may be provided as the pseudo-continuous suggestion mode, and the number of times of re-change may be suggested depending on which type of pseudo-continuous suggestion mode displays the hold display. For example, if the pseudo-link suggestion modes A to C are provided and the pseudo-link indicates one re-change, the hold display is easily displayed in the pseudo-link suggestion mode A, and two re-changes are performed. In the case of a pseudo run, it is easy to display the hold display in the pseudo run suggestion mode B, and in the case of a pseudo run that performs three re-variations, it is easy to display the hold display in the pseudo run suggestion mode C Is also good.

  In the second modification, the special zone effect is started three seconds after the start of the fluctuation, but the start timing (entry timing) of the special zone effect is not limited to this. For example, the special zone effect may be started at the timing of starting the fluctuation or at the predetermined timing during the execution of the predetermined effect (for example, the super reach effect). In addition, in the case of a change involving a pseudo run, the special zone effect may be started at the first re-change timing or the second re-change timing. In addition, at which timing of the plurality of timings the special zone effect is started may be determined by lottery.

  Further, the gaming machine may be a combination of any of the controls of the gaming machines shown in the above-described embodiment, the first modification, and the second modification.

  Further, the specific display of the second specific mode involves an operation, and the content indicated by the specific display of the second specific mode at a different rate depending on the operation mode of the specific display of the second specific mode when the suggestion effect is executed. The effect is executed (for example, the execution ratio of the special zone effect suggested in the second special suggestion mode differs depending on the display position of the specific display of the second special suggestion mode when the change effect is executed). Is also good. This allows the player to pay attention to the specific display operation mode of the second specific mode.

  Also, the specific display of the second specific mode involves an operation, and the content indicated by the specific display of the second specific mode at a different rate depending on the operation mode of the specific display of the second specific mode before the suggestion effect is executed. The effect is executed (for example, the execution rate of the special zone effect suggested in the second special suggestion mode differs depending on the operation frequency of the specific display of the second special suggestion mode before the change effect is executed). Is also good. This allows the player to pay attention to the specific display operation mode of the second specific mode.

  In addition, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of a change pattern indicating a change mode such as a change time, a type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of a pseudo-run, when the change is started, 1 Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted has been described, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-run, whether or not there is a slide effect, etc. A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command indicates 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 microcomputer 100 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 560 for game control notifies the fluctuating time by each of the two commands, and the microcomputer 100 for effect control selects a specific fluctuating mode executed at each timing. It may be. When two commands are sent, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is sent, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. As described above, the variation pattern is notified by two or more commands, whereby the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

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

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

  In the above-described embodiment, a gaming machine (a so-called first-type gaming machine) that shifts to a jackpot game state based on a variable display result of a special symbol or an effect symbol has been described. A gaming machine (so-called second-type gaming machine) that shifts to a jackpot game state based on a gaming ball winning (V winning) at a specific winning opening (V winning opening) in a winning ball device (so-called accessory) or Alternatively, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine combining a first type and a second type.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make a transition to the probable change state based on the type of the big hit that has occurred, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a specific area through which a game ball can pass is provided in the special winning opening, and when a game ball passes through the specific area during a big hit, the game state shifts to a positive change state. May be changed to a normal state when does not pass through. In that case, by changing the ease of passing of the game ball to the specific area according to the type of the big hit, a substantial probability-change big hit and a non-probability-variable big hit may be realized. For example, by making the opening time of the special winning opening different depending on the type of the big hit, the ease with which the game ball can pass to the specific area may be changed. Specifically, a jackpot type in which the opening time of the special winning opening is long is set as a large hit (substantial variable hitting) in which the game ball can easily pass to the specific area, and a large hit type in which the opening time of the special winning opening is short is played in the specific area. It may be a big hit (substantially non-probable variable hit) in which the ball hardly passes.

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

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

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a command directly to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 may use another board (for example, FIG. 3). (A sound / lamp board having a function provided by the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 and a function provided by the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). The control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control unit such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board, and the control unit receives the command. In response to this, control relating to voice control and lamp control is executed, and furthermore, the effect control microcomputer 100 that controls the effect display device 9 by changing the received command as it is or, for example, to a simplified command. May be transmitted. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

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

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

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

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention is suitably applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game.

DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS 1 pachinko gaming machine 8a first special symbol display 8b second special symbol display 9 staging display device 13 first start winning port 14 second start winning port 18c hold storage display section 18d active display section 20 special variable winning ball apparatus 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 game control microcomputer 80 effect control board 100 effect control microcomputer 101 effect control CPU
109 VDP

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing variable display,
A specific display corresponding to the variable display in an operation mode involving an operation, and a specific display unit capable of changing a display mode of the specific display;
Includes a suggested directing execution means, capable of performing the indicated effect suggesting a change in the specific display of the display mode,
The specific display means can change the display mode of the specific display at a different rate depending on the operation mode of the specific display when the suggestion effect is executed,
The specific display operation mode includes a first operation mode and a second operation mode in which the frequency of the operation of changing the display position of the specific display is higher than the first operation mode,
The second operation is performed at a higher rate than the case where the unchanged display is not displayed when the unchanged display is not displayed but the display mode is determined to be changed but the display mode is not changed yet. The aspect is selected ,
The suggestion effect execution means includes a suggestion effect that suggests a change in the display mode of the changed specific display in which the display mode has already been changed, and another that is different from the changed specific display while the changed specific display is being displayed. And a suggestion effect that suggests a change in the display mode of the specific display, can be executed in at least a part in a common mode,
A gaming machine characterized by that:

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