JP6714650B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a lottery means for performing a lottery in response to satisfaction of a lottery condition and capable of playing a game based on a lottery result by the lottery means.

In the conventional pachinko gaming machine, the variation of special symbols and effect symbols is displayed due to the game ball winning the start winning slot provided in the game area, and the variation display result is the jackpot display result. At times, there is a big hit game state that is advantageous to the player. In a pachinko gaming machine that performs variable display of these special symbols and effect symbols, for example, at the start of variable display, a lottery is executed to determine whether or not the variable display result is a jackpot display result.

As such a pachinko gaming machine, there is one that increases the winning probability in the lottery whether or not the display result of the big hit is increased by 1/100 every time the variable display is executed 100 times which is the specified number of times (for example, , Patent Document 1).

JP, 2013-81566, A

However, in Patent Document 1, in order to increase the winning probability of the big hit, it is necessary to complete the variable display of 100 times, and the winning probability of the big hit increases until the variable display of 100 times is completed. Therefore, there is a problem that the operation of the gaming machine cannot be enhanced.

The present invention has been made in view of these problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the operation of the gaming machine.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention,
Lottery conditions (for example, when the number of pending storage is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the jackpot game is not executed) is established The lottery means for performing a lottery according to that (for example, the CPU56 executes the S61 of the special symbol normal process to determine whether the value of the random R is a jackpot determination value) is provided, by the lottery means It is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed based on a lottery result (for example, whether or not the value of random R is a jackpot determination value) and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player. hand,
Winning probability changing means capable of changing the winning probability to win the lottery to any one of a first state having a predetermined probability and a second state having a higher probability than the predetermined probability (for example, the CPU 56 performs S513 of special symbol stop processing). A part that executes and adds 1 to the jackpot probability variation variable X, and a part that executes S174a of the jackpot ending process and adds 50 to the jackpot probability variation variable X).
Holding storage means capable of storing information on variable display as holding storage (for example, holding specific area and jackpot probability variable storage area);
A hold display means capable of displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage (for example, a hold specific area and a big hit probability variable storage area),
Determining means for determining whether to control the advantageous state based on the lottery result by the lottery means,
Before the determination of the determination means, determination means for determining whether or not the advantageous state is controlled (for example, the CPU 56 executes S222 of the determination processing at the time of winning), so that the summed pending storage is performed in the jackpot probability variation variable storage area. Portion for determining whether or not the jackpot probability variation variable X′ stored in the entry indicated by the value of the number counter is equal to or larger than the value of random R),
Equipped with
The display mode of the hold display is a normal mode (for example, "○" shown in FIG. 40A) and a special mode (for example, "○" shown in FIG. 41B) that is a mode different from the normal mode. 6 lines) and a special mode that is different from the normal mode and the special mode (for example, a single-weight cross is included in "○" shown in FIG. 40B). Aspects, or an aspect in which a double cross is included in “○” shown in FIG. 40C),
Based on the determination of the determination means, effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 101) that can execute an on-hold notice effect (for example, prefetch effect) that displays an on-hold display corresponding to the on-hold memory that is the determination target in a special mode. Is a part that executes S67106 and S67114 of the prefetching effect determination process and S1813 and S1845 of the effect symbol changing process),
Suggestion effect execution means for executing a suggestion effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes,
Equipped with
The effect execution means,
It is possible to change and display the hold display in a special mode at a plurality of timings (for example, a start winning timing and a shift timing),
When the hold display is displayed in a special mode (for example, when the effect control CPU 101 determines in S67107 to execute the prefetch effect in the second prefetch effect pattern and executes S67112), the hold corresponding to the hold display is displayed. The hold display is changed and displayed from the special mode to the special mode before the variable display based on the memory is started (for example, the effect control CPU 101 performs S1803, S1811, S1813 of effect symbol variation start processing, and effect symbol). There is a case where (S1845 or the like of the changing process) is executed) and a case where the hold display is displayed in a special mode without being changed,
The suggestive effect execution means,
It is possible to execute, as suggestive effects, a first suggestive effect in which the pending notice effect is executed after the suggestive effect and a second suggestive effect in which the hold notice effect is not executed after the suggestive effect,
The second suggestion effect can be executed depending on whether the hold display is displayed in the special mode or when the hold display is not displayed in the special mode,
Can and hold display is displayed in a special manner is characterized in that hold display performs a second suggestion effect by a high percentage as compared with the case that is not displayed in a special manner.
According to this feature, the winning probability is improved without satisfying the lottery conditions up to the specified number, so that the operation of the gaming machine can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of the means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The lottery means is a lottery value (for example, random R) extracted from a set numerical range (for example, a range of 1 to (720-X) in Modification 1) and a determination value (for example, jackpot determination in Modification 1). When the value 1) matches, the winning is determined (for example, the CPU 56 executes S61 of the special symbol normal process to determine that the value of the random R is the jackpot determination value),
The winning probability improving means increases the winning probability by reducing the numerical value range each time the lottery condition is satisfied (for example, performing variable display of a numerical value range to be compared with random R in Modification 1). Each time it is done, it will be reduced to 1-719, 1-718, 1-717)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, even if the variable is initialized, the value returns to the low state before the winning probability is reduced, and thus fraud caused by the initialization can be prevented.

The gaming machine of the means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The lottery means determines a win when a lottery value (for example, random R) extracted from a set numerical range (for example, a range of 1 to 719) and a determination value (for example, 1 to X) match. (For example, the CPU 56 executes the special symbol normal process S61 to determine that the value of the random R is the jackpot determination value),
The winning probability improving means increases the winning probability by increasing the number of the determination values each time the lottery condition is satisfied (for example, the CPU 56 executes S153 of the special symbol stop processing to change the jackpot probability variable). (By adding 1 to the value of X, the number of judgment values is increased to 1 for each of 1 to 1, 2 for 1 and 2 and 3 for 1 to 3 every time variable display is executed)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, even if the variable is initialized, the state returns to a low state before the winning probability is added, and thus fraud caused by the initialization can be prevented.

A gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 1 and 2.
The determination probability (for example, the CPU 56 after addition in S154 of the special symbol stop process or S177 of the jackpot end process) for determining whether or not the winning probability has reached a specific probability (for example, 719/719 that is surely a big hit) A portion for determining whether or not the current value of the jackpot probability variation variable X, which is the jackpot probability variation variable X, has become 719),
When it is determined by the determination means that the specific probability has been reached (for example, the CPU 56 present jackpot probability variation variable X, which is the jackpot probability variation variable X after addition in S154 of the special symbol stopping process or S177 of the jackpot ending process). When it is determined that the value of has reached 719), the reaching effect executing means (for example, the effect controlling CPU 101 foreknowledge effect) that executes the reaching effect (for example, the upper limit value reaching effect) corresponding to reaching the specific probability. (A part that executes the advance notice effect process of S1842b after determining the execution of the upper limit value reaching effect in S1825 of the determination process).
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, the player can easily recognize that the specific probability has been reached.

A gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 or 1 to 3,
The lottery means, as the lottery, any one of a plurality of advantageous states advantageous to the player (for example, a big jackpot gaming state of a normal jackpot, a jackpot gaming state of a probability variation jackpot, a jackpot gaming state of a sudden probability jackpot) It is possible to execute a lottery as to whether or not to set the state (for example, the CPU 56 executes the special symbol normal process S73 to determine the jackpot type),
The plurality of types of advantageous states are the first advantageous state in which the winning probability is initialized (for example, the normal jackpot jackpot gaming state in which the CPU 56 executes S166a in the jackpot termination process to set the jackpot probability variation variable X to 1). ), and a second advantageous state in which the winning probability is not initialized (for example, the CPU 56 executes S174a in the big hit game processing to set the big hit probability variation variable X to 50, and a big hit big hit game state, and S176). It is characterized by including a sudden jackpot probability variation variable X that adds 20 to the jackpot probability variation variable).
According to this feature, when there is an advantageous state, there is a case where the winning probability is initialized and a case where the winning probability is not initialized, so that amusement of the game can be improved.

A gaming machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of means 1 to 4,
It is characterized by comprising an initialization means for initializing the winning probability upon power-off (for example, a portion for setting the jackpot probability variation variable X to 1 by the CPU 56 executing S203 of power-off detection processing).
According to this feature, the winning probability can be initialized by turning off the power of the game machine in the game arcade.

A gaming machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 or 1 to 5,
After the game medium passes through the starting area (for example, the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14) provided in the gaming area (for example, the playing area 7), the starting condition (for example, the number of reserved memories is not 0). In the case, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the jackpot game is not being executed) The type identification information (for example, the first special symbol, the second special symbol, the effect symbol) is variably displayed, and the player is displayed when a specific display result (for example, a big hit) predetermined as the display result is derived and displayed. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous for
The lottery means, as the lottery, based on that the start condition is satisfied, the display result lottery of whether or not the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result (for example, the CPU 56 is a special symbol). By executing S61 of the normal process, it is possible to execute a part (judging that the value of the random R is the jackpot judgment value).
The winning probability improving means can increase the winning probability of the display result lottery (for example, a portion where the CPU 56 executes S513 of the special symbol stop processing to add 1 to the jackpot probability variation variable X, and the jackpot end The step of executing S174a of the process and adding 50 to the jackpot probability variation variable X),
With respect to the variable display of the identification information in which the start condition is not yet satisfied, a pending storage means (for example, a reserved specific area and a jackpot probability variation variable storage area) that can be stored as a reserved memory within a predetermined upper limit,
Specific determination means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display of the identification information based on the pending storage stored in the pending storage means becomes the specific display result before the display result lottery is performed. For example, when the CPU 56 executes S222 of the winning determination process, the jackpot probability variation variable X′ stored in the entry indicated by the value of the total pending storage number counter in the jackpot probability variation variable storage area is equal to or greater than the random R value. (The part that determines whether or not),
Based on the determination result of the specific determination means, suggestive effect suggesting that the variable display of the identification information based on the pending storage stored in the pending storage means becomes the specific display result (for example, a mode of the pending display Suggestion execution means for executing a pre-reading effect for changing (for example, a portion where the CPU 101 for effect control executes the process of S1800 to S1811 of the effect symbol variation start process),
Further equipped with,
The holding storage means can store the winning probability of the display result lottery corresponding to each holding storage as the holding storage (for example, the jackpot probability variation variable X calculated by the CPU 56 in S1216d or S1216f of the starting opening switch passage processing). 'Is stored in the entry indicated by the value of the total pending storage number counter in the jackpot probability variation variable storage area by executing S1216g, and the jackpot probability variation variable calculated by the CPU 56 in S1227d or S1227f of the starting opening switch passing process. (The portion in which X'is stored in the entry indicated by the value of the total pending storage number counter in the jackpot probability variation variable storage area by executing S1227g)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by storing the winning probability corresponding to each holding memory as the holding memory, even if the winning probability of these display result lottery is improved by the winning probability improving means, the suggestive effect is appropriately executed. can do.

A gaming machine according to means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 or 1 to 6,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each (for example, a first special symbol, a second special symbol, a production symbol),
By using any of a plurality of types of variable display mode determination numerical data having different data capacities (for example, random data 3A having a data capacity of 1 byte and random data 3B having a data capacity of 2 bytes in Modification 2), the identification information Variable display mode determining means for determining the variable display mode (for example, in the second modification, the CPU 56 executes the variable pattern setting process to determine the variable pattern) is provided.
The variable display mode determination means switches the variable display mode determination numerical data used to determine the variable display mode according to the game state (for example, the CPU 56 executes S901 of the variation pattern setting process in the second modification). By doing so, it is determined whether or not the hour/hour flag is set. If the hour/hour flag is not set, step S908 is executed to read out random 3B. If the hour/hour flag is set, step S915 is executed to execute random. (The part that reads 3A)
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 or 1 to 6, characterized in that.
According to this feature, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity necessary for determining the variable display mode while increasing the selectable variable display modes.

A gaming machine according to means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 or 1 to 7,
After the game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through a starting area (for example, the first starting winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14) provided in the gaming area (for example, the gaming area 7), the starting condition (for example, When the number of reserved memory is not 0, the state in which the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the state where the jackpot game is not executed) is established. Variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each (eg, first special symbol, second special symbol, effect symbol) is performed, and a specific display result (for example, a big hit) predetermined as a display result is derived and displayed. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) for controlling to a specific gaming state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when played,
The lottery means, as the lottery, based on that the start condition is satisfied, the display result lottery of whether or not the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result (for example, the CPU 56 is a special symbol). By executing S61 of the normal process, it is possible to execute a part (judging that the value of the random R is the jackpot judgment value).
The winning probability improving means can increase the winning probability of the display result lottery (for example, a portion where the CPU 56 executes S513 of the special symbol stop processing to add 1 to the jackpot probability variation variable X, and the jackpot end The step of executing S174a of the process and adding 50 to the jackpot probability variation variable X),
With respect to the variable display of the identification information in which the start condition is not yet satisfied, a pending storage means (for example, a reserved specific area and a jackpot probability variation variable storage area) that can be stored as a reserved memory within a predetermined upper limit,
Holding display means for displaying the holding storage stored in the holding storage means as a holding display (for example, a holding specific area and a jackpot probability variable storage area),
Specific determination means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display of the identification information based on the pending storage stored in the pending storage means becomes the specific display result before the display result lottery is performed. For example, when the CPU 56 executes S222 of the winning determination process, the jackpot probability variation variable X′ stored in the entry indicated by the value of the total pending storage number counter in the jackpot probability variation variable storage area is equal to or greater than the random R value. (The part that determines whether or not),
Equipped with
The display mode of the hold display is a normal mode (for example, "○" shown in FIG. 40(A)) and a special mode (for example, "○" shown in FIG. 41(B)) that is a mode different from the normal mode. Of which six lines are drawn on the outside) and a first special mode (for example, a circle in FIG. 40B) that is different from the normal mode and the special mode. Including a cross) and a second special mode (for example, a mode in which a double cross is included in “◯” shown in FIG. 40C),
Depending on the determination result of the specific determination means, a pending notice that displays the pending display corresponding to the pending storage that has been determined by the specific determination means in different ratios in the first special mode or the second special mode. Further provided is an effect execution means capable of executing an effect (for example, prefetch effect) (for example, the effect control CPU 101 executes the prefetch effect determination processing in S67106 and S67114 and the effect symbol changing processing in S1813 and S1845).
The effect execution means,
It is possible to change and display the hold display in the first special mode or the second special mode at a plurality of timings (for example, a start winning timing or a shift timing),
When the hold display is displayed in the special mode (for example, when the effect control CPU 101 determines in S67107 to execute the prefetch effect in the second prefetch effect pattern and executes S67112), the hold display corresponds to the hold display. By the time the variable display of the identification information based on the hold storage is started, the hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode and displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 101 (The part that executes S1803, S1811, S1813 of the effect symbol variation start process, and S1845 of the effect symbol variation process)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to change and display the hold display in the first special mode or the second special mode at a plurality of timings, so that the timing of changing the display mode of the hold display can be varied. In addition, when the hold display is displayed in the special mode, the hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode and displayed, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Note that the present invention may have only the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be one.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of a game control board (main board). It is the explanation drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern of the production design which is prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is an explanatory view showing a big hit judgment table, a small hit judgment table, and a big hit type judgment table. It is explanatory drawing of each big hit type and a small hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot probability for every change frequency. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the determination result designation command at the time of winning. It is a flow chart which shows main processing. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flow chart which shows power failure detection processing. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening switch passage processing. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening switch passage processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a reservation buffer. It is the flowchart which shows the production processing when winning a prize. It is a flow chart which shows special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern setting processing. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart showing a big hit ending process. It is a flowchart showing a small hit ending process. It is the flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is the flowchart which shows pre-reading production decision processing. It is the explanation drawing which shows the pre-reading production execution decision table and the final display mode decision table. It is an explanatory view showing a look-ahead effect pattern determination table. It is the explanation drawing which shows the pre-reading production change timing decision table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a suggestion production mode determination table. It is the flowchart which shows production control process treatment. It is the flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing. It is a flow chart which shows notice production decision processing. It is an explanatory view showing a notice effect type determination table. It is the flowchart which shows the production design fluctuation process. It is the flowchart which shows production design fluctuation stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows notice production processing. It is the explanation drawing which shows the concrete example of the pre-reading production which is based on the 1st pre-reading production pattern. It is the explanation drawing which shows the concrete example of the pre-reading production which is based on the 2nd pre-reading production pattern. It is the explanation drawing which shows the concrete example of the pre-reading production which is based on the 2nd pre-reading production pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of upper limit value arrival production. It is a figure which shows the big hit determination table in the modification 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot probability for every variation frequency in the modification 1. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number in Modification 2. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table in Modification Example 2. 9 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process in Modification 2.

Modes for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on Examples.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front. The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is a facing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart in this embodiment, for example, a portion described as "step S1" may be abbreviated as "S1".

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame openably and closably mounted inside the outer frame. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a frame-shaped glass door frame 2 which is provided in the game frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame is a front frame (not shown) that is openably and closably installed 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 (games described later). (Excluding the board 6).

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

Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. On the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is an effect symbol display area for variably displaying the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that variably displays effect symbols. In the effect symbol display area, for example, there is a symbol display area for variably displaying effect symbols for three decorations (for effect) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display areas include “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the symbol may be fixed. The three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80. When the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed by the first special symbol display device 8a, the effect control microcomputer 100 causes the effect display device 9 to perform the effect display along with the variable display, and the second When the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed on the special symbol display device 8b, since the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the variable display, it is possible to easily grasp the progress situation of the game. it can.

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

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

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

In addition, in the present embodiment, the case where two special symbol display devices 8a and 8b are provided is shown, but the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display device.

The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first starting condition or the second starting condition that is the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening). After winning 14), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of pending storage is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and, , The state where the big hit game is not executed) is started, and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the variable display time (variation time) elapses. It should be noted that the winning is that the game ball has entered a predetermined winning area such as a winning opening. Derivative display of the display result means that the 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 starting winning opening 13 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the first starting opening switch 13a.

Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 13, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 in which game balls can be won. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 14 (starting winning is easy), which is advantageous for the player. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game balls are more likely to be won in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Also, in the 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. In addition, while the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be difficult to win the prize, but it may be possible to win the prize (that is, the game ball is hard to win).

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

In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only the second starting winning opening 14 is provided, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting A variable winning ball device that opens and closes any of the winning openings 14 may be provided.

When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in an open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning 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, but the gap between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first starting winning opening 13 is further narrowed, or the first start winning opening 13 is provided. The nails are densely arranged around 13 or the nail arrangement around the first starting winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting winning opening 13, and the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. You may make it higher than the winning rate of the 1st starting winning a prize mouth 13.

At the lower part of the first special symbol display device 8a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (reserved memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory) 4 is displayed. A first special symbol reservation storage display 18a including two indicators (for example, LEDs) is provided. The 1st special symbol reservation storage indicator 18a increases the number of the indicator which lights up whenever there is an effective starting winning a prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 8a is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one. For example, it is realized by executing a process of performing display control in the display control process (S22) of the timer interrupt process described later.

In the lower part of the second special symbol display 8b, the second special symbol hold consisting of four indicators (for example, LED) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning port 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. A memory indicator 18b is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of indicators to be turned on every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display device 8b is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one. For example, it is realized by executing a process of performing display control in the display control process (S22) of the timer interrupt process described later.

In addition, in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a total reserved storage display unit 18c is provided that displays the total number (total reserved storage number) that is the total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. ing. In the present embodiment, in the total pending storage display section 18c, pending displays corresponding to the first pending storage and the second pending storage are displayed side by side in the winning order to the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. .. It should be noted that the total pending storage display unit 18c may display the first pending storage or the second pending storage in a recognizable manner (for example, the first pending storage is displayed in red). , The second hold storage may be displayed in blue). Further, instead of the total reserved storage display section 18c, a first reserved storage display section for displaying the first reserved storage number and a second reserved storage display section for displaying the second reserved storage number may be provided. Good.

The production display device 9 is for decoration (production) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 8a and the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 8b. Variable display of the effect symbol as a symbol (for) is performed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. The synchronization means that the variable display start time and the variable display time are almost the same (may be exactly the same), and the variable display period is almost the same (may be the same). Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b, a production symbol that reminds the big hit on the effect display device 9 The combination of is stopped and displayed.

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

On the lower right side of the game board 6, a normal symbol display device 10 is provided. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information called normal symbols (for example, "○" and "x").

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 normal symbol display device 10 is started. In the present embodiment, the variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the pattern can be visually recognized at the time of lighting), and for example, if the lower lamp lights at the end of the variable display, it is a win. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display device 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. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is an advantageous state from a disadvantageous state to the player (a state where the gaming ball can be won in the second starting winning port 14) when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. Changes to. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display device 10, a normal symbol hold storage display device 41 having four display devices (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time there is a passage of the game ball to the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage display 41 increases the number of the lights-on display by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started, the display device to be turned on is reduced by one. Further, in the probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than in the normal state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 will be a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball device 15 The opening time becomes longer and the number of times of opening is increased. That is, in the high base state, which is a game state controlled so that the game balls easily start winning (that is, the execution condition of the variable display in the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established). Transition. Further, in the present embodiment, even in a time saving state (a game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a long time, and the number of times of opening is increased.

It should be noted that instead of extending the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extension state), it shifts to the normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased. Therefore, the high base state may be set. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 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 probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 will be a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state is increased. Therefore, if the state shifts to the normal symbol probability changing state, the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and the starting winning prize is easily achieved (high base state). That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probability variation symbol, and the like, which is disadvantageous to the player. It changes to an advantageous state (a state in which it is easy to start winning). In addition, increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

Further, by shifting to the normal symbol time saving state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is shortened, the high base state may be shifted. In the normal symbol time saving state, since the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the frequency of the variation of the normal symbol is increased, and as a result, the frequency of winning the normal symbol is increased. Therefore, as the frequency of winning the normal symbols increases, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 increases to the open state, and the starting winning easily occurs (high base state).

Also, by shifting to a time saving state in which the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and effect symbols is shortened, the variation time of special symbols and effect symbols is reduced, so effective starting winnings are likely to occur. The chances of a jackpot game are increased.

Furthermore, by shifting to all the states shown above (open extension state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol time saving state and special symbol time saving state), it becomes easier to start winning (shift to high base state) May be. Also, by shifting to any one of the above states (open extension state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol time saving state and special symbol time saving state), it becomes easier to start winning (high base State).

Around the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the bottom there is an outlet 26 into which hit balls that have not been won are taken. Further, two speakers 27R and 27L for producing a sound effect or a sound as a predetermined sound output are provided on the upper left and right sides outside the game area 7. A top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer peripheral upper part, the outer peripheral left part, and the outer peripheral right part of the game area 7. In addition, a prize ball LED 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided near the left frame LED 28b, and a ball out LED 52 that is turned on when a supply ball is run out is provided near the right frame LED 28c. .. The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25 are an example of a luminous body for effect provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It should be noted that, in addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (for decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

The game machine drives a drive motor in response to the player operating the ball operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to shoot a game ball to the game area 7 (not shown). ) Is provided. The game ball shot from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through the hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then comes down 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, the first That 1 start condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of 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 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

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

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. Note that FIG. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 560 is a ROM 54 that stores a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 that is a storage unit used as a work memory, a CPU 56 that performs a control operation 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. In the one-chip microcomputer, at least the RAM 56 as well as the CPU 56 may be incorporated, and the ROM 54 may be external or incorporated. Further, the I/O port section 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (random number generated by a hardware circuit).

In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, and hence the game control microcomputer 560 (or the CPU 56) executes (or performs processing). Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to the microcomputers mounted on other substrates than the main substrate 31.

The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and the start occurs at random timing. Based on that the time of winning is the time of reading (extracting) numerical data, the numerical data to be read has a random number generating function.

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

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

The game control microcomputer 560 reads out numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 503 when the start winning for the first starting opening switch 13a or the second starting opening switch 14a occurs, and starts fluctuation of special symbols and effect symbols. At times, it is determined based on the random R whether to make a big hit display result as a specific display result, that is, whether to make a big hit. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the game state is shifted to the big hit game state as a specific game state advantageous to the player.

Further, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, a part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the content of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least the data indicating the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the value of the special symbol process flag and the total number of reserved storage memory counters) and the number of unpaid prize balls is 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 the power failure or the like. Further, data according 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 power supply.

A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like become operable, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like become inoperable state. Therefore, during the period when the reset signal is high level, the permission signal for permitting the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is output, and during the period when the reset signal is low level, the game control microcomputer This means that an operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 and the like is output. The reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling electric parts is mounted).

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

In addition, the detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a, and the count switch 23, the probability of being provided at a position inoperable by the player such as the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. An input driver circuit 58 for giving an input signal from the reset switch 24 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Also, the output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening/closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening/closing the special variable winning ball device 20 forming the special winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also a main board. It is mounted on 31. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as big hit information indicating occurrence of a big hit game state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

In the present embodiment, the effect control means (composed of a effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The control command is received, and display control is performed with the effect display device 9 that variably displays effect symbols.

The production control board 80 has a production control microcomputer 100 including a production control CPU 101 and a RAM. The RAM may be external. 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 signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( According to the effect control INT signal), the effect control command is received via the input driver and the input port. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

Further, the RAM included in the effect control microcomputer 100 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, a part of which is backed up by a backup power supply created in the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power), a part of the RAM included in the effect control microcomputer 100 is provided. Content is saved. In particular, at least data indicating the gaming state (probably changed state flag and time saving state flag described later) are stored in the backup RAM. However, in the present embodiment, the value of the post-time saving counter for counting the number of fluctuations after the shift to the time saving state, which will be described later, is not stored in the backup RAM.

In the present embodiment, the VDP 109 that cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the effect display device 9 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 therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by VDP. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9.

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

The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver in the effect control board 80. The input driver 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 means.

As signal direction restricting means for allowing the signal input from the main board 31 to pass through to the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (not allowing the signal to pass in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is equipped with a unidirectional circuit. As the unidirectional circuit, for example, a diode or a transistor is used. Further, the unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the production control command and the production control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 to the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 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 further provided outside the output port (on the side of the relay board 77).

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

In the lamp driver board 35, the signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver via the input driver. The LED driver supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. In addition, a drive signal is supplied to the decorative LED 25 provided on the game board side. When a light emitting body other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitting body is mounted on the lamp driver board 35.

In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input driver. The voice synthesizing IC generates a voice or a sound effect corresponding to the sound number data and outputs it to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit amplifies the output level of the voice synthesizing IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume and outputs the audio signal to the speakers 27R and 27L. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the tone number data. The control data according to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined period (for example, the variation period of the effect symbol) in time series.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the CPU 56 mounted on the main board 31.

In the main process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (Ss1). Next, the maskable interrupt mode is set (Ss2), and the stack pointer designated address is set in the stack pointer (Ss3). In Ss2, the address that is composed of the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output by the internal device indicates the interrupt address. Set to. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

Next, the built-in device register is set (initialized) (Ss4). By the processing of Ss4, the built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit) CTC (counter/timer) and PIO (parallel input/output port) are set (initialized).

The main board 31 used in this embodiment contains a timer/counter circuit (CTC) (not shown).

Next, the CPU 56 sets the RAM 55 in an accessible state (Ss5), and determines whether or not the processing of S204 and S205 in the power cut detection processing (see FIG. 14) described below is executed as a backup processing by performing a predetermined backup. A determination is made based on whether check data is stored in the area (Ss7).

When the backup process is not executed (when the check data is not stored) (Ss7; No), the process proceeds to Ss11, and when the backup process is executed (when the check data is stored), (Ss7 Yes), a data check (parity check in this example) of the backup data storage area provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 is performed (Ss8-). In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. In addition, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of checksum target data is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area indicated by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value is decremented by 1. The above process is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the CPU 56 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area and makes the inverted data the checksum.

In a power failure detection process described later, a checksum is calculated by the same process as the above process, and the checksum is saved as check data in the backup data storage area. In Ss8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum stored as the check data. When the power is restored after an unexpected power failure such as a power failure, the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match) because the data in the backup data storage area should have been saved. If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup data storage area may be different from the data when the power supply was stopped. In such a case, erroneous backup data is stored in the backup data storage area. Therefore, initialization processing (Ss11 to Ss12) described below that is executed when the power is turned on, not when the power supply is not recovered is restored. Process).

If the check result is normal (Ss8; Yes), the CPU 56 performs a recovery process for returning the main board 31 to the state when the power supply was stopped. Specifically, the data is restored by the backup data stored in the backup data storage area of the RAM 55 (Ss9), and the backup data stored in the backup data storage area of the RAM 55 is cleared (Ss10). Then, the process proceeds to Ss14.

In the present embodiment, the backup data is cleared after the data is restored in the restoration process of the main board 31, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the backup data is restored even after the data is restored. The backup data may be retained, or the backup data may be stored in the SRAM and not deleted. In addition, the backup data in the present embodiment includes the value of a big hit probability variation variable, which will be described later, in addition to the number-of-balls-out data, the number of reserved memories, and the like.

In the initialization process, the CPU 56 performs a RAM clear process (Ss11). Then, data such as the number-of-balls-out data and the number of reserved memories at the time when the power-off detection processing is executed are initialized (Ss12). After executing the processing of Ss10 or S12, the CPU 56 executes the random number circuit setting processing for initializing the random number circuit 503 mounted on the main board 31 (Ss14).

Next, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt setting process for setting the register of the CTC so that the timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) (Ss20). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is taken every 4 ms.

When the setting of the timer interrupt is completed, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt disabled state (Ss21), executes the display random number updating process (Ss22) and the initial value random number updating process (Ss23), and again interrupts. The permission state is set (Ss24). That is, the CPU 56 sets the interrupt prohibition state when the initial value random number updating process and the display random number updating process are executed, and the interrupt permitting state when the initial value random number updating process and the display random number updating process are completed. To

The display random number updating process is a random number updating process for updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a big hit symbol determining random number. The initial value random number updating process is an initial value. This is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number for use.

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

Next, the CPU 56 is the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, the normal symbol display device 10, the first special symbol reserved memory display device 18a, the second special symbol reserved memory display device 18b, the normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the pending storage display 41 is executed (S22). Regarding the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b and the normal symbol display device 10, a control for outputting a drive signal to each display device in accordance with the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. To execute.

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30). Specifically, in accordance with the winning detection based on that any one of the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a and the count switch 23 is turned on, a payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of award 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 prize balls.

In the present embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 has the contents regarding the on/off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. Is output to the output port (S31: output process).

Further, the CPU 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 the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( S32). CPU56, for example, when the start flag set in the special symbol process processing is set, until the end flag is set, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, 0.2 seconds have elapsed Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs the drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol and the second in the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b. 2 Perform variable display of special symbols.

Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). CPU56, for example, until the end flag is set when the start flag for the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set, the fluctuation speed of the normal symbol is switched between display states ("○" and "x") every 0.2 seconds. At such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs the drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby performing the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 10.

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends.

According to the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every 2 ms. The game control processing corresponds to the processing of S21 to S33 (excluding S29) in the timer interrupt processing. Further, in the present embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is executed in the main process. It may be executed.

When the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the effect display device 9 display the shift symbol in a stopped state, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. A predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not reach may be stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of "non-reach" (also referred to as "normally off") in the case where the variable display result is a deviating symbol.

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

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

When "5", which is a small hit, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b, in the effect display device 9, the variable display mode of the effect symbol is "a sudden sudden change big hit". After the variable display of the effect symbol is performed as in the case of, the predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability large hit symbol. For example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the small hit symbol "5" being stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is referred to as the "small hit" variable display mode. ..

Here, the small hit is a hit that is allowed up to the number of times of opening the special winning opening smaller than that of the big hit (in this embodiment, five times of opening for 0.1 seconds). When the small hit game is over, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability changing state to the normal state or from the normal state to the probability changing state. In addition, with the sudden probability sudden big hit, in the big hit game state, the number of times of opening the special winning opening is allowed up to a small number of times (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 seconds is 5 times), but the opening time of the special winning opening is extremely short. It is a big hit, and it is a big hit that shifts the game state after the big hit game to the probability changing state (that is, by doing so, it may appear to the player as if it suddenly changed to the probability changing state. is there). That is, in this embodiment, the sudden winning big hit and the small hit have the same opening pattern of the big winning opening. By controlling in this way, if the special winning opening is opened five times for 0.1 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is a sudden change big hit or a small hit, so a high probability state for the player. (Probably changed state) can be expected, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, the variable display result is “out”, and the variable non-reach out and non-reach out are the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the effect design does not accompany the reach state. It is prepared. Further, as the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is accompanied by the reach state, there are normal deviation, pseudo-relation 1 normal deviation, super-disconnection, pseudo-relation 2 super deviation and pseudo-reconnection. There are 3 supermarkets available. Note that, as shown in FIG. 3, in the case of using the pseudo continuous 1 normal deviation among the change patterns accompanied by the effect of pseudo continuous, the re-change is performed once. Further, in the case of using the pseudo continuous 2-super-out of the variation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo continuous, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, in the case of using the pseudo continuous 3 super out of the variation patterns accompanied by the effect of pseudo continuous, the re-variation is performed three times. It should be noted that the re-variation means that the variable display of the effect symbol is temporarily executed after the variable effect display of the effect symbol is temporarily stopped until the display result is derived and displayed, and then the variable display of the effect symbol is executed again. .. Further, among the variation patterns shown in FIG. 3, the shortened non-reach deviation is a variation pattern for shortening that is provided corresponding to the non-reach deviation and has a shorter variation time than the non-reach deviation.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol is the normal big hit or the probability variation big hit, there is a normal hit, a pseudo hit, a super hit, and a pseudo hit. Super hits and pseudo-run 3 super hits are prepared. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in the case of using the pseudo-relation 1 normal per of the variation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-repetition, the re-variation is performed once. Further, in the case of using the pseudo continuous 2 super hits among the change patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo continuous, the re-change is performed twice. Further, in the case of using the pseudo continuous 3 super hits among the change patterns accompanied by the pseudo continuous effect, the re-change is performed three times.

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

Note that, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the variation time is fixedly set according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of super reach with pseudo-linkage (3 times), the variation time is changed). Is fixed at 40 seconds, and the variation time is fixed at 25 seconds in the case of super reach without pseudo-linking.) For example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, summing is suspended The varying time may be different depending on the number of memories. For example, even when the same type of super reach is involved, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storages increases. Further, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be different according to the first number of reserved memories, When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be different according to the second number of reserved memories. In this case, a separate table is prepared for each value of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number (for example, a variation pattern determination table for the reserved storage numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved storage numbers 3 and 4). (Variation pattern determination table may be prepared), and the determination time may be selected according to the value of the first number of pending storages or the number of second pending storages to make the varying time different.

Further, in the present embodiment, the variation time is configured to be different depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state (in the example shown in FIG. 3, in the case of the time saving state, , The judgment value is set so that the ratio of selecting “shortened non-reach deviation” with a shorter fluctuation time than other fluctuation patterns is high), but not limited to this, in the normal state (or time saving state) However, the variation time may be different depending on the total number of pending storages (that is, the variation pattern with a short variation time may be selected at different rates). For example, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storages is increased (that is, the variation pattern having a shorter variation time may be selected at a higher rate). In addition, for example, when performing variable display of the first special symbol, the variation time is changed according to the first number of reserved memories (that is, the variation pattern in which the variation time is short is selected differently). However, in the case of performing the variable display of the second special symbol, the variation time is changed according to the second reserved memory number (that is, the variation pattern in which the variation time is short is selected differently). You may do it. In this case, a separate table is prepared for each value of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number (for example, a variation pattern determination table for the reserved storage numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved storage numbers 3 and 4). (Variation pattern determination table may be prepared), and the determination time may be selected according to the value of the first number of pending storages or the number of second pending storages to make the varying time different.

When the variation pattern determination table that is different depending on the number of pending storages is used, for example, the variation pattern determination table used when the display result is off and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more is As compared with the fluctuation pattern determination table used when the number of memories is 0 to 2, the determination value is assigned so that the ratio of reach (normal reach, super reach) decreases. In addition, the variation pattern determination table used when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more is determined so that the rate of selecting “shortened non-reach deviation” having a shorter variation time than other variation patterns is high. Is set. As a result, the average variation time can be shortened as the number of total pending storages increases, and it is possible to prevent the situation in which the operating rate of variable display is reduced as much as possible.

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

In addition, although the case where the allocation of the determination value is different for two types of the total pending storage number is 0 to 2 or 3 or more is shown, the present invention is not limited to this and, for example, according to the total pending storage number. The allocation may be changed more finely and stepwise. In this case, for example, a variation pattern determination table for the total pending storage number of 0, 1 and a variation pattern determination table for two total pending storage numbers, three total pending storage numbers, and four total pending storage numbers May be prepared in advance, and the determination value may be assigned to the variation pattern with reach or the variation pattern of the shortened variation, and the determination value may be changed stepwise.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows. Random 1 (MR1) is a jackpot type determination random number for determining the type of jackpot from a normal jackpot (non-probability-variable jackpot), a probability-variable jackpot, and a sudden-determination jackpot. Random 2 (MR2) is a small hit determination random number for determining whether or not the variable display result is a small hit. Random 3 (MR3) is a variation pattern determination random number for determining a variation pattern (variation time). Random 4 (MR4) is a normal symbol hit determination random number for determining whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol. Random 5 (MR5) is a random number 4 random number determining random number for determining the random 4 initial value.

In the present embodiment, the variation pattern is determined to be any variation pattern included in the variation pattern determination table using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3).

In S23 in the timer interruption process shown in FIG. 3, the game control microcomputer 560 determines that the big hit type determination random number random 1 (MR1), the small hit determination random number 2 (MR2) and the normal symbol hit determination random number. The counter for generating Random 4 (MR4) is counted up (1 is added). That is, they are the determination random numbers, and the other random numbers are the display random numbers (random 3) or the initial value random numbers (random 5). Note that random numbers other than the above random numbers may be used to enhance the game effect. Further, in the present embodiment, a random number generated by the hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560 (which may be hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the big hit determination random number.

FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table. The big hit determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a big hit determination value to be compared with a random R having a value in the range of 1 to 719 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 the probability changed state) and a probability variable time big hit determination table used in the probability changed state. In the normal time jackpot determination table, the numerical values described in the left column of FIG. 5(A) are set, and in the probability variation jackpot determination table, the numerical values described in the right column of FIG. 5(A). Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 5(A) is a jackpot determination value. The numerical values (big hit determination value) described in FIG. 5A are 1 to X (X is a big hit probability variation variable), and X is a variation display in the range of 1 to 719 each time. It is incremented by one. That is, the jackpot probability in the Xth variation display in the present embodiment can be represented by X/719. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 7, the jackpot probability in the present embodiment increases by 1/719 each time the variation display is executed, and the variation display result does not result in a big hit, and the 719th variation display is displayed. When it is executed, the jackpot probability of the 719th variation display is 719/719, that is, 1/1 which is surely a jackpot. As described above, in the present embodiment, the jackpot probability can be increased by only increasing the jackpot determination value by 1, 1 to 2, 1 to 3, 1 to 4,... Every time the variable display is executed. Since it is possible, the jackpot probability can be easily increased.

5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing the small hit determination table. The small hitting determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which the small hitting determination value to be compared with the random 2 is set. The small hit determination table, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when performing the variable display of the first special symbol, and the small hit determination table used when performing the variable display of the second special symbol There is (for the second special symbol). The small hitting determination table (for the first special symbol) is set to each numerical value described in FIG. 5(B), and the small hitting determination table (for the second special symbol) is shown in FIG. 5(C). Each listed numerical value is set. Further, the numerical values described in FIGS. 5B and 5C are the small hit determination values.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the big hit judging random number (random R). The big hit judging random number value is shown in FIG. 5(A). If any of the jackpot determination values match, it is decided to make a jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, which will be described later) for the special symbol. Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. The “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. In addition, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit. Also, to determine whether to make a big hit, it is to make a decision to move to the big hit gaming state, the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot design. Also, to determine whether to make a small hit, it is to determine whether to shift to the small hit game state, stop in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a rate of 1/300. On the other hand, when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used, the case where the small hit is determined at a rate of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the winning prize is entered into the first starting winning opening 13 and the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the winning prize is entered into the second starting winning opening 14 and the variation of the second special symbol is executed. Compared with the case where the display is executed, the ratio of the “small hit” is high.

FIGS. 5D and 5E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. Of these, FIG. 5(D) determines the jackpot type by using the pending storage based on the fact that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a in the case. Further, FIG. 5(E) is a case where the big hit type is determined by using the pending storage based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening 14 (that is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

The jackpot type determination tables 131a, 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot pattern, based on the random number for determining the jackpot type (random 1), the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", " It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of the "probability variation jackpot" and the "sudden variation jackpot". In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5D and 5E, the jackpot type determination table 131a is assigned with 10 determination values for “abruptly probable variation jackpot” (40 minutes). 10 is determined to be a sudden probability big hit, whereas the jackpot type determination table 131b is assigned three determination values for "a sudden probability big hit" (at a rate of 3/40). It is decided that it is a sudden change jackpot). Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the winning prize is entered into the first starting winning opening 13 and the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the winning prize is entered into the second starting winning opening 14 and the variation of the second special symbol is executed. Compared to the case where the display is executed, the rate of being determined as “a sudden probability big hit” is high. In addition, "sudden probability big hit" is distributed only to the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol, and "sudden probability big hit" is not distributed to the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol (that is, , The first special symbol may be determined to be "a sudden sudden big hit" only when the variable display is performed). Note that the judgment values set in the table are different in number and cannot be assigned redundantly.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5(D) and 5(E), as a jackpot type, a sudden certainty jackpot that executes a five-round jackpot game as a first specific game state in which a predetermined amount of game value is given And, a jackpot (probably variable jackpot and regular jackpot) that executes a jackpot game of 15 rounds as a second specific game state that gives a game value of a larger amount than the game value is provided, and a variable display of the first special symbol is executed. If it is, the execution of the first specific game state (big hit game of sudden probability variation big hit) is determined at a higher rate than the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, but the present invention is exemplified. Is not limited to this, and the game value 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 big winning opening per round is increased as the game value is determined. Good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific game state, the second specific game state in which the opening time of the special winning opening per one time during the big hit is extended may be determined as the game value. Further, for example, even in the case of the same 15 round big hit, the first specific game state in which the special winning opening is opened once per round and the second specific game state in which the special winning opening is opened plural times per round It is possible to prepare and increase the game value of the second specific game state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, when the special winning opening is opened 15 times in either of the first specific game state or the second specific game state (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the first specific game state) May be finished, and in the case of the second specific game state, an undigested round remains), and an effect may be executed in a manner that fuels whether or not the big hit continues. Then, in the case of the first specific game state, since all 15 rounds have been internally ended, the jackpot game is ended, and in the case of the second specific game state, internally undigested rounds remain. Therefore, the big hit game may be continued (an effect such that the opening of the special winning opening is additionally started by a bonus after finishing the big hit of opening 15 times).

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6(A), the types of big hits include "normal big hit", "probability variation big hit" and "sudden probability variation big hit".

The "probable variation jackpot" is a jackpot in which the jackpot probability variation variable X is set to 50 after controlling the jackpot gaming state for 15 rounds and ending the jackpot gaming state. Then, after the jackpot game is over, the time-saving state is controlled until the variable display is executed 100 times or until the big hit is made within the variable display 100 times.

Further, "normal jackpot" is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of 15 rounds, and after the jackpot gaming state is set, the jackpot probability variation variable X is set to 1, that is, the jackpot probability which is initialized to 1/719. Is. Then, after the jackpot game is over, the time-saving state is controlled until the variable display is executed 100 times or until the big hit is made within the variable display 100 times.

In addition, the "sudden probability big hit" is allowed up to the number of times of opening the special winning opening smaller than that of the "probability big hit" or "normal big hit" (in this embodiment, opening for 5 seconds is 5 times). It is a short-term open big hit. That is, in the case of "a sudden sudden change big hit", the big hit game state of 5 rounds is controlled. Then, in the present embodiment, 20 is added to the jackpot probability variation variable X after the jackpot gaming state of the five rounds is completed. Incidentally, the time saving control is not executed after the "abrupt probability big hit" game is finished.

In other words, the probability variation big hit and the sudden probability variation big hit in the present embodiment refer to a big hit that changes the value of the big hit probability variation variable X to a value other than 1, and the normal big hit changes the value of the big hit probability variation variable X to 1. It refers to a big hit.

As described above, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6(B), even when a “small hit” is achieved, the special winning opening is opened five times for 0.1 seconds each, The same control as the big hit game state by "the sudden probability big hit" is performed. Then, in the case of "small hit", the value of the big hit probability variation variable X does not change after the opening of the big winning opening five times. By doing so, it is possible to make it impossible to recognize whether it is a "sudden change big hit" or a "small hit" and to improve the enjoyment of the game.

In the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, the determination values (the jackpot type determination values, which are numerical values to be compared with the value of Random 1 and correspond to "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", and "sudden probability variation jackpot", respectively. ) 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.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a fluctuation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 54. The variation pattern determination table is a table referred to for determining the variation pattern to any one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination, according to a jackpot type, a game state, and the like. is there. When the extracted random 3 (1 to 997) value matches the data (determination value) assigned to each variation pattern, the CPU 56 changes the variation pattern to a pattern corresponding to the determination value of the matched variation pattern. decide. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the ratio of the determination value assigned to each variation pattern is shown. For example, when it is determined that the variable display result is "off" in the normal game state ("off" field in FIG. 8), the determination value corresponding to the value of random 3 (1 to 997) is set. 50% of them are set to the variation pattern “out of reach”. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 8, the values set in the variation pattern determination table are such that the variable display results are “off”, “off (time saving)”, “normal jackpot/probable-variable jackpot”, or “sudden-probable-variable jackpot/ In the case of “small hit time”, the ratio determined by the associated variation pattern is shown.

As shown in FIG. 8, for example, when it is determined that the variable display result is “off” in the normal game state (“off” field in FIG. 8), among a plurality of types of variation patterns, The highest percentage is determined as "non-reach out" and the lowest percentage is determined as "pseudo ream 3 super out." Further, for example, in the case where it is determined that the variable display result is “off” in the time saving state (“off (time saving)” field in FIG. 8), unlike the “off” field, The determination value is assigned such that the rate of determining “reach out-of-reach” without being determined as “out-of-reach” is high. By setting in this way, it becomes easy to select a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is short in the time saving state.

Further, when it is determined that the variable display result is “normal big hit” or “probability variation big hit” (“normal big hit/probability variation big hit” field in FIG. 8), of the variation patterns accompanied by the pseudo-reproduction, , The determination value is assigned such that the ratio determined as “per pseudo pseudo 3 super” is the highest, and the ratio determined as “per pseudo 3 normal” is the lowest. That is, in the "normal big hit/probable variation big hit" field, it is easy to select a fluctuation pattern having a larger number of pseudo consecutive times among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the pseudo consecutive effects. Therefore, in the pseudo continuous effect, the larger the number of times of the pseudo continuous, the higher the degree of expectation that the variable display result will be a big hit. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8, the variation pattern with normal reach (normal deviation, pseudo-relation 1 normal deviation, normal per and pseudo-relation 1 normal per) is a variation pattern with super reach (super deviation, pseudo-relation 2 super deviation). , Pseudo-run 3 super-off, super-win, pseudo-run 2 super-win, and pseudo-run 3 super-win), the variable display result is more likely to be selected as “off”. On the contrary, the fluctuation pattern with super reach (super deviant, pseudo-repeating 2 super deviating, pseudo reciprocating 3 super deviating, super hit, pseudo rendition 2 super and per pseudo rendition 3 super) has a fluctuation pattern with normal reach (normal deviating). , Pseudo-regular 1-normal, per normal and pseudo-regular 1-normal), it is easier to select when the variable display result is “normal big hit” or “probably variable big hit”. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern with super reach has a higher expectation that the variable display result will be a big hit than the variation pattern with normal reach.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8, when it is determined that the variable display result is “sudden probability sudden big hit” or “small hit” (“sudden positive sudden big hit/small hit” field of FIG. 8), The variation pattern is determined as "special hit".

9 and 10 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the command 80XX (H) is a production control command (fluctuation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbol. ) (Each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is given to each of the usable fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 8, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. In addition, "(H)" shows that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX(H), it 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 a big hit type. Since the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect design in response to the reception of the commands 8C01(H) to 8C05(H), the commands 8C01(H) to 8C05(H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

Command 8F00 (H) is a production control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (variation) of the effect 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, the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbols is ended and the display result is derived and displayed.

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

The command 95XX(H) is an effect control command (a winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. In the present embodiment, in the winning determination process (see FIG. 19), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines which variation pattern will be obtained at the time of starting winning. Then, a value for designating a variation pattern as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the determination result specification command upon winning, and control is performed to transmit it to the effect control microcomputer 100.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the winning determination result designation command. As shown in FIG. 11, in the present embodiment, a value is set in the EXT data according to which variation pattern is determined at the time of the start winning, and the winning determination result designation command is transmitted. For example, when it is determined that the variation pattern is “abbreviated non-reach short” at the time of starting winning into the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the winning with the EXT data set to “01(H)” The hour determination result specification command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern is "special win" at the time of winning the start to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the winning set with "13 (H)" in the EXT data. The hour determination result specification command is transmitted.

The command 9F00(H) is a production control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) that specifies a customer waiting demonstration.

Commands A001 to A003 (H) are display control commands (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game. The big hit start designation command includes a big hit start 1 designation command, a big hit start designation 2 designation command, and a small hit/sudden probability big hit big designation start command. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a fanfare designating command for sudden probability big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but does not send a fanfare designating command in the case of a small hit. Good.

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

Command A301 (H) is a production control command (big hit end 1 designation command: ending 1 designation command) that displays the big hit end screen, that is, specifies the end of the big hit game and also specifies that it was a normal big hit. is there. Command A302 (H) is a production control command (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command) that displays the big hit end screen, that is, specifies the end of the big hit game and also specifies that it was a probability variation big hit. is there. The command A303 (H) is a production control command (small hit/sudden positive sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 3 designation command) for designating the end of the game of small hit or the sudden sudden change big hit. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to send an ending designation command for suddenly changing sudden big hits when the jackpot is a sudden big hit, but does not send an ending designation command when the jackpot is a small hit. Good. Further, the command A401 (H) is a production control command (upper limit) that specifies that the big hit probability variation variable X has reached an upper limit value (719 which is the upper limit value of the random number random number R for big hit determination in this embodiment). Value reaching specification command).

Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the game state is the normal state. Command B001 (H) is a production control command (time saving state designation command) that specifies that the game state is a time saving state (not including the probability variation state). Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (probability variation state designation command) that designates that the game state is the probability variation state.

Command C0XX (H) is an effect control command (first reserved storage number specification command) that specifies the first reserved storage number. “XX” in the command C0XX(H) indicates the first reserved storage number. Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (second reserved storage number specification command) that specifies the second reserved storage number. “XX” in the command C1XX(H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 installed on the main board 31. Then, according to the contents shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the voice output board 70. To do.

For example, the game control microcomputer 560, there is a start winning, every time the variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b, the variation pattern of the effect symbol is designated. 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 structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents 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". In addition, 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 production control command transmission method, the production control command data is output to the production control board 80 from the main board 31 via the relay board 77 one byte at a time by eight parallel signal lines of the production control signals CD0 to CD7. In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wave) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing capture of effect control command data is used. 8-bit production control command data of the production control command is output in synchronization with the production 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 the process of fetching 1-byte data by the interrupt process.

In the example shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are the variable display (variation) and the second special of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a. It 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 display device 8b, and the effect display is performed along with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the production 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 production control microcomputer 100.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a power-off detection process (S20) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the power-off detection processing, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not there is an input of a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped below a predetermined value (S201). If the power-off signal is not input (S201; N), the process is terminated, and if the power-off signal is input (S201; Y), it is determined whether or not the probability reset switch 24 is input ( S202). When there is an input to the probability reset switch 24 (S202; Y), the value of the big hit probability variation variable X is set to 1 which is an initial value, and the process proceeds to S204 (S203). When there is no input to the probability reset switch 24. (S202; N), the process proceeds to S204 without executing S203. Then, the backup data including the big hit probability variation variable X is specified (S204), and the specified backup data is stored in the backup data storage area provided in the RAM 55 (S205). Then, after creating the check data used when restoring the backup data and storing it in the backup data storage area (S206), the process shifts to a loop process in which neither process is executed until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing (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 process, the process for controlling the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process processing, the CPU 56, if the first starting opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 13 is on, or the second starting winning opening 14 is a gaming ball If the second starting opening switch 14a for detecting the winning is turned on, that is, if the starting winning for the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 occurs, the starting opening switch passage processing Is executed (S311, S312). Then, any one of S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

The processing of S300 to S310 is the following processing.

Special symbol normal processing (S300): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. When the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the storage number (total reserved storage number) of the numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer. The number of storages of the numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total reserved storage number counter. Further, if the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. When making a big hit, the big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game is over.

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

Display result designation command transmission process (S302): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. The control for transmitting the 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 S303.

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

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

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

Special winning opening opening process (S306): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. The control for transmitting the effect control command of the round display during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100, the processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special winning opening is satisfied, and if there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to S305 (5 in this example). When all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to S307 (7 in this example).

Big hit end processing (S307): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. The control for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform the display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended. Also, a process of setting a flag (for example, a time saving flag) indicating a gaming state is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300.

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

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

Small hit end processing (S310): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. The control for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform the 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 S300.

16 and 17 are flowcharts showing the starting opening switch passage processing of S312. In the starting opening switch passage processing, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the first starting opening switch 13a is in the on state (S1211). If the first starting opening switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1222. If the first starting opening switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved storage for counting the first reserved storage number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1212). If the first number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to S1222.

If the first number of pending storages has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first number of pending storages counter by 1 (S1213) and sets the value of the total number of pending storages counter for counting the number of total pending storages. Increase by 1 (S1214). Further, the CPU 56 is an entry indicated by the value of the total pending storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area) for storing the winning order to the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Is set to data indicating "first" (S1215). The entry in the present embodiment is an area for storing (storing) target data in a storage area such as a reserved storage specifying information storage area.

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

FIG. 18A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area). As shown in FIG. 18A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total pending storage number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. Note that FIG. 18A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 18(A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total pending storage number counter is secured in the reserved specific area, and the first starting winning opening 13 or 2 Based on the winning in the starting winning opening 14, data indicating "first" or "second" is set in the winning order. Therefore, the winning order to the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored in the holding storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and storing them in the storage area of the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 15B) ( S1216). In the process of S1216, a random number R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a small hit determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination that are software random numbers A random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Random pattern determination random number (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the saving area in advance in the opening switch passing process (at the time of winning a prize), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a fluctuation pattern determination random number counter for generating a fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a fluctuation pattern setting process described later.

FIG. 18B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the holding storage. As shown in FIG. 18B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In the present embodiment, in the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer, a random number R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern. The judgment random number (random 3) is stored. The first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

In addition, FIG. 18C is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the big hit probability variation variable storage area. As shown in FIG. 18C, an area (entry) corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total pending storage number counter is secured in the jackpot probability variation variable storage area. Note that FIG. 18C shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5 and the value of the jackpot probability variation variable X is 100. As shown in FIG. 18(C), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total pending storage number counter is secured in the jackpot probability variation variable storage area, and the first starting winning opening 13 or the value of the jackpot probability variation variable X′ at the time of performing variable display and the value indicating the determination result in the order of winning to the second start winning opening 14 in accordance with the determination result determined in the winning determination process described later. Is set. The jackpot probability variation variable storage area is formed in the RAM 55.

In addition, in the jackpot probability variation variable storage area in the present embodiment, in addition to the area corresponding to the maximum value of the total pending storage number counter (8 in this example), the value of the jackpot probability variation variable X′ can be stored. 1 entry is reserved. For this reason, as will be described later, when the determination result stored in the last entry (entry “8”) of the jackpot probability variation variable storage area is a jackpot, the jackpot probability variation variable X′ to be stored in the next entry. The value of can be stored in advance in the next entry (entry of “9”).

Next, the CPU 56 determines whether the value of the total pending storage number counter is 1 (S1216a). If the value of the total pending storage number counter is not 1, that is, is 2 or more (S1216a; N), the jackpot determination result is found in the entry immediately before the entry indicated by the total pending storage number counter in the jackpot probability variable area. It is determined whether or not it is stored (S1216b). When the jackpot determination result is stored in the entry immediately before the entry indicated by the summed pending storage number counter (S1216b; Y), the process proceeds to S1217, and the entry immediately before the entry indicated by the summed pending storage number counter is hit by the jackpot. If the determination result is not stored (S1216b; N), the value of the jackpot probability variation variable X'stored in the entry immediately before the entry indicated by the value of the total pending storage number counter in the jackpot probability variation variable storage area. Is specified (S1216c), and a value obtained by adding 1 to the value of the specified jackpot probability variation variable X′ is calculated (S1216d). Then, the calculated value is stored in the entry indicated by the value of the total pending storage number counter in the big hit probability fluctuation variable storage area as the big hit probability fluctuation variable X'in the present start winning prize, and the process proceeds to S1217 (S1216g).

On the other hand, when the value of the total pending storage number counter is 1 (S1216a; Y), the jackpot probability is found in the entry indicated by the value of the total pending storage number counter in the jackpot probability variable storage area, that is, the entry of "1". It is determined whether or not the variable variable X'is already stored (S1216e). When the jackpot probability variation variable X'is already stored in the entry indicated by the value of the total pending storage number counter (S1216e; Y), the process proceeds to S1217, and the entry indicated by the value of the total pending storage number counter, that is, " When the big hit probability variation variable X'is not stored in the entry of "1" (S1216e; N), a value obtained by adding 1 to the value of the big hit probability variation variable X is calculated (S1216f), and the process proceeds to S1216g.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning-time effect process for previously determining a change display result and a change pattern when a change based on the detected starting prize is subsequently executed (S1217). Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first reserved storage number designating command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the first reserved storage number counter, and thereafter, based on the determination result of the winning effect production process. Control for transmitting the hour determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1218).

By executing the processing of S1218, in the present embodiment, the CPU 56 causes the first start winning opening 13 regardless of the gaming state (whether in the high base state or in the jackpot gaming state). Every time the winning prize is started, both the first reserved memory number designation command and the winning determination result designation command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

In the present embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed according to the starting winning order in which the game balls have won the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. However, it may be configured to preferentially execute the variable display of one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, when the state is moved to a high base state, the second winning symbol 14 is provided with the variable winning ball device 15, and the second winning symbol is easily accumulated and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. The variable display may be preferentially executed. In this case, the processing of S1215 can be omitted, and the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area) shown in FIG. 18A and the jackpot probability variable storage area shown in FIG. 18C are unnecessary. Become. In addition, in this case, the CPU 56 is not in the high base state (when the time saving flag is not set), and on the condition that it is not in the big hit game, at the time of winning based on the start winning at the first starting winning opening 13. The effect process (S1217) may be performed. That is, when the conditions are not satisfied, the execution of the winning effect process (S1217) is restricted, and the look-ahead effect that predicts that the display result of the specific variable display is a big hit or super reach (details will be described later). Yes) may not be executed. In the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, in the game state where the starting prize is easily won in the second starting winning port 14, the variation of the first special symbol based on the starting winning in the first starting winning port 13 Since the display may continue to be postponed, there is a possibility that even if the prefetching effect is executed, the variable display of the notice target is not easily executed. However, by restricting the execution of the winning effect process (S1217), it is possible to prevent the pre-reading effect based on the start winning of the first starting winning opening 13 from being executed, and to avoid such a state. You can In addition, by limiting the winning effect process during the high base state or during the big hit game, it is possible to prevent the game from being played in a state in which it is possible to recognize that the pending storage for the big hit is stored. Whether or not it is during the big hit game is confirmed by, for example, the value of the special symbol process flag. In that case, the CPU 56 determines that the big hit game is in progress when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 to 7. In addition, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 side always performs a winning effect process, and the effect control microcomputer 100 side determines whether or not it is in a high base state, whether or not it is a big hit game, The execution of the prefetching effect may be restricted.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second starting port switch 14a is in the on state (S1222). If the second starting opening switch 14a is not in the on state, the process is ended as it is. If the second starting opening 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 storage for counting the second reserved storage number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1223). If the second number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, the processing is ended 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 (S1224), and sets the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Increase by 1 (S1225). Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating "second" in the entry corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number counter in the pending storage specific information storage area (pending specific area) (S1226).

Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating a software random number, and storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 18B) ( S1227). In the process of S1227, a random number (random number for jackpot determination) that is a hardware random number, a random number for jackpot type determination (random 1) that is a software random number, a random number for small hit determination (random 2), and a variation pattern determination A random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for fluctuation pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the starting opening switch passage process (at the time of starting winning), but is extracted at the time of starting the fluctuation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a fluctuation pattern determination random number counter for generating a fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a fluctuation pattern setting process described later.

Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the total pending storage number counter is 1 (S1227a). When the value of the total pending storage number counter is not 1, that is, is 2 or more (S1227a; N), the jackpot determination result is found in the entry immediately before the entry indicated by the total pending storage number counter in the jackpot probability variation variable area. It is determined whether or not it is stored (S1227b). When the jackpot determination result is stored in the entry immediately before the entry indicated by the total pending storage number counter (S1227b; Y), the process proceeds to S1228, and the entry immediately before the entry indicated by the total pending storage number counter is hit by the jackpot. When the determination result is not stored (S1227b; N), the value of the jackpot probability variation variable X'stored in the entry immediately before the entry indicated by the value of the total pending storage number counter in the jackpot probability variation variable storage area. Is specified (S1227c), and a value is calculated by adding 1 to the value of the specified jackpot probability variation variable X′ (S1227d). Then, the calculated value is stored in the entry indicated by the value of the total pending storage number counter in the big hit probability fluctuation variable storage area as the big hit probability fluctuation variable X'in the present start winning prize, and the process proceeds to S1228 (S1227g).

On the other hand, when the value of the total pending storage number counter is 1 (S1227a; Y), the jackpot probability is found in the entry indicated by the value of the total pending storage number counter in the jackpot probability variable storage area, that is, the entry of "1". It is determined whether or not the variable variable X'is already stored (S1227e). If the jackpot probability variation variable X'is already stored in the entry indicated by the value of the total pending storage number counter (S1227e; Y), the process proceeds to S1228, and the entry indicated by the value of the total pending storage number counter, that is, " When the big hit probability variation variable X'is not stored in the entry of "1" (S1227e; N), a value obtained by adding 1 to the value of the big hit probability variation variable X is calculated (S1227f), and the process proceeds to S1227g.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second reserved storage number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the second reserved storage number counter, and thereafter, based on the determination result of the winning effect process, the winning combination. Control is performed to transmit the hour determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1229).

By executing the processing of S1229, in the present embodiment, the CPU 56 executes the second game regardless of the gaming state (whether in the high probability state or the high base state, or in the big hit gaming state). Every time the player wins in the starting winning opening 14, both the second reserved storage number designating command and the winning determination result designating command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the prize winning effect process of S1217 and S1228. In the winning effect processing, the CPU 56 first specifies the value of the jackpot probability variation variable X′ stored in the entry indicated by the value of the total pending storage number counter in the jackpot probability variation variable storage area (S221). It is determined whether or not the value of the identified jackpot probability variation variable X′ is greater than or equal to the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1227 (S222). When the value of the identified big hit probability variation variable X'is smaller than the value of the random R (S222; N), it is determined whether the value of the small hit determination random number (random 2) is the small hit determination value. A determination is made (S223). When the value of Random 2 is not the small hit determination value (S223; N), the CPU 56 performs a process of determining the current gaming state (S224). In the present embodiment, the CPU 56 determines in S224 whether the gaming state is the time saving state (specifically, whether the time saving flag is set). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variable displays may be executed between the time of confirming whether or not the time saving state is set in S224 at the time of winning the start prize and the actual start of the variable display based on the starting prize. is there. Therefore, the game state is changing during the period from when it is confirmed whether or not it is in a time saving state at S224 at the time of winning the start prize until when the variable display based on the starting prize is actually started (for example, before the start of fluctuation). When a big hit occurs, it has changed from a normal state to a time saving state). Therefore, the game state determined at S224 at the time of starting winning and the game state determined at the time of start of variation do not always match.

Then, the CPU 56 selects a field of the variation pattern determination table according to the determination result of S224 (S225). Specifically, when the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the time saving state, the CPU 56 selects the “out (time saving)” field of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. When it is determined that the gaming state is the normal state, the “out” field of the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8 is selected. Then, the process proceeds to S226a.

If the value of Random 2 is the small hit determination value (S223; Y), the CPU 56 selects the "suddenly probable variation big hit/small hit" field of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8, and proceeds to S226a. (S226).

In S226a, the CPU 56 sets 0, which indicates deviation/small hit, as the determination result in the entry indicated by the value of the total pending storage number counter in the big hit probability variation variable storage area, and proceeds to S229 (S226a).

If the value of the identified jackpot probability variation variable X′ is equal to or larger than the value of random R (S222; Y), the CPU 56 hits the jackpot based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in S1216 and S1227. The type of is determined (S227). In this case, when there is a start winning in the first starting winning opening 13 (when executing the winning determination processing (see S1217) in the starting opening switch passage processing shown in FIG. 16), the CPU 56 executes the process shown in FIG. The jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a shown in D) is used to determine whether the jackpot type will be "normal jackpot", "probably strange jackpot", or "suddenly sudden jackpot". Further, when there is a start winning at the second starting winning opening 14 (when the winning determination process (see S1228) is executed in the starting opening switch passage processing shown in FIG. 17), it is shown in FIG. 5(E). The jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b is used to determine whether the jackpot type is a "normal jackpot", a "probability variation jackpot", or a "probability variation jackpot".

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

Further, in the jackpot probability variation variable storage area, the CPU 56 indicates a value indicating the jackpot type as a determination result in the entry indicated by the value of the total pending storage number counter (1 if the jackpot type is a probability variation jackpot, 2 if it is a sudden probability variation jackpot, or a normal jackpot). If it is (non-probable variation big hit), set 3) (S228a). Then, in the big hit probability fluctuation variable storage area, the value of the big hit probability fluctuation variable X corresponding to the big hit type in the entry next to the entry indicated by the value of the total pending storage number counter is set as the value of the big hit probability fluctuation variable X′. It is stored and the process proceeds to S229 (S228b). In S228b, if the big hit type is a sudden change big hit, 50 is stored as the value of the big hit probability variation variable X'in the entry next to the entry indicated by the value of the total pending storage number counter, and the big hit type is suddenly changed suddenly. In the case of a big hit, the big hit probability fluctuation variable stored in the entry indicated by the value of the total pending storage number counter as the value of the big hit probability variation variable X′ in the entry next to the entry indicated by the value of the total pending storage number counter. A value obtained by adding 20 to the value of X'is stored, and when the big hit type is a normal big hit, 1 is set as the value of the big hit probability variation variable X'in the entry next to the entry indicated by the value of the total pending storage number counter. Just remember.

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

Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the determined fluctuation pattern in the winning determination result specification command (S230). Specifically, the CPU 56 sets any value of “00 (H)” to “13 (H)” as shown in FIG. 11 according to which variation pattern is determined in S229 when winning. Processing for setting the EXT data of the determination result designation command is performed.

For example, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process (see S1217) is executed in the starting opening switch passage processing shown in FIG. 15), “non-reach is lost” in S229. When it is determined that the variation pattern of “0” (H) is set, the process of setting “02 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result specification command configured by the MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. Further, when it is determined in S229 that the variation pattern type is "per 3 pseudo supermarkets", the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data "95 (H)" is set to "12 (H)". Is performed.

In the present embodiment, the variation pattern is determined using the same variation pattern determination table even if the number of pending storages is different, but different variation pattern determination tables may be used depending on the number of pending storages. In this case, for example, it is determined from the variation pattern determination random number (or the variation pattern type determination random number) whether the variation pattern is accompanied by normal reach or super reach, regardless of the number of retained storages, and the determination result is displayed. Alternatively, the winning determination result specification command may be transmitted, and it is determined that a specific variation pattern (for example, a variation pattern for performing a specific reach effect, a variation pattern for a specific pseudo consecutive number, etc.) is obtained. At this time, a winning determination result specification command indicating the determination result may be transmitted. Further, for example, it may be determined whether or not the display result is “normal big hit” or “probable variation big hit”, and a winning determination result specification command indicating the determination result may be transmitted.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of pending storages (S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total number of pending storages is 0, the process ends.

If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 confirms whether the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 18A) is the data indicating “first”. Yes (S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating "first" (that is, data indicating "second") (N in S52), the CPU 56 causes the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating "second" is set in a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for special symbols or special symbol process processing is being performed for second special symbols (S54). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating "first" (Y in S52), the CPU 56 sets data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (S53).

By executing the processing of S52 to S54, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol according to the starting winning order in which the game balls win the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, or The variable display of the second special symbol is executed. In the present embodiment, according to the starting winning order in which the game balls win the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. However, the variable display of any one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be preferentially executed. For example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, it is confirmed in S52 whether or not the second reserved storage number in the second reserved storage number buffer is 1 or more, and if it is 1 or more. If it is 0, the process proceeds to S54.

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

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

That is, the CPU 56, in the case where the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages=n-1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", each is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of reserved storages=n-1. Further, the CPU 56 adds up the values (the values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages=m (m=2 to 8) in the pending specific area. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages=m-1.

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

In addition, CPU56, in S56, when the count value of the reserved storage number counter of the special symbol pointer is decremented by 1, the first special symbol reserved storage indicator 18a or based on the subtracted value of the reserved storage number counter. The control of changing the display of the second special symbol hold storage display 18b is also performed.

Then, the CPU 56 stores the count value of the total pending storage number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (S57), and then decrements the value of the total pending storage number by 1. That is, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is decremented by 1 (S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is subtracted by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

In addition, CPU56, on the basis of the value of the reserved storage number counter of the special symbol pointer after the subtraction, performs the control of transmitting the reserved storage number designation command of the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S59). In this case, when the value indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first reserved storage number designation command. Further, when the value indicating "second" is set to the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second reserved storage number designation command.

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

Next, the CPU 56 shifts the contents of the jackpot probability variation variable storage area shown in FIG. 18C (S60), reads the random R (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer area, and executes the jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot determination random number extracted in S214A of the first starting opening switch passage processing or S214B of the second starting opening switch passage processing and stored in advance in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer. Read out and judge big hits. The jackpot determination module compares a predetermined jackpot determination value or a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a jackpot determination random number, and if they match, executes processing to determine a jackpot or a jackpot. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes the processing of the big hit judgment and the small hit judgment.

In the big hit determination process, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5(A), the CPU 56 determines to make a big hit for the special symbol. When it is determined to be a big hit (S61; Y), the process proceeds to S71. It should be noted that determining whether or not to be a big hit is to determine whether or not to shift to a big hit game state, but to determine whether or not to make a stop symbol in the special symbol display device a big hit symbol But also.

If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 5B and 5C). The small hit determination process is performed. That is, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit when the value of the random number for random determination (random 2) matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and if the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "first", the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 5B. ) Is used to determine whether to make a small hit. Further, when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "second", it is determined whether or not to make a small hit by using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 5C. .. Then, when it is determined to be a small hit (S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit (S63), and proceeds to S75.

If the value of Random 2 does not match any of the small hit determination values (N of S62), that is, if it is out of alignment, the process directly proceeds to S75.

In S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, as the table used for determining the jackpot type to any one of a plurality of types, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 5D. Further, 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. 5(E).

Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type (“normal jackpot”, “probable variation”) 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 sudden change big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (S73). In this case, the CPU 56 extracts the jackpot type random number extracted in S214A of the first starting opening switch passage processing or S214B of the second starting opening switch passage processing and stored in advance in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer. Is read and the jackpot type is determined. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 5D and 5E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the probability of sudden probability jackpot being selected is high.

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

Next, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-" which is a deviating symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of the big hit symbols “1”, “3”, and “7” is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be "a sudden sudden change jackpot", "1" is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol, and when "normal jackpot" is determined, "3" is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. However, when the "probable variation big hit" is determined, "7" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. Further, when the small hit flag is set, "5" which is a small hit symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol.

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

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (S301) in the special symbol process process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the "normal big hit/probable change big hit" field of the variation pattern determination table when the big hit type is a normal big hit or a probability big hit (Y in S92). S93) If the type of big hit is not a normal big hit or a probability big hit (N of S92), the "sudden big hit/small hit" field of the variation pattern determination table is selected (S94). Then, the process proceeds to S101.

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

When the small hit flag is not set either, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set (S97). The time saving flag is set when the game state is shifted to the time saving state (including the time of shifting to the probability variation state), and is reset when the time saving state is ended. Specifically, it is usually decided to be a big hit, a certainty variation big hit or a sudden variation jackpot, and it is set in the process of ending the big hit game, the timing when the number of time saving is exhausted, and the variation of the special symbol when it is determined to be a big hit It is reset at the timing of ending the display and stopping and displaying the stop symbol. If the time saving flag has been set (Y in S97), the CPU 56 selects the “out (time saving)” field of the variation pattern determination table (S98). Then, the process proceeds to S101.

If the time saving flag has not been set (N in S97), the CPU 56 selects the "off" field of the variation pattern determination table (S99). Then, the process proceeds to S101.

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

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

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

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the fluctuation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b. Control to derive and display the stop symbol is performed (S131). In addition, when the data indicating "first" is set to the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is ended, and "second" is indicated to the special symbol pointer. When the data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is ended. In addition, the control for transmitting the symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S141 (S133).

If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the time saving flag indicating that it is in the time saving state if it is set (S134), and sends the big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S135). Specifically, when the type of the big hit is the normal big hit, the big hit start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the type of big hit is the probability variation big hit, the big hit start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the type of the big hit is the sudden probability big hit, the small hit/sudden variation big hit start designation command is transmitted. Whether the jackpot type is a regular jackpot, a probability jackpot or a sudden jackpot is determined based on the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer). ..

Further, the CPU 56 controls to send a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S136).

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

In S141, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set (S141). When the time saving flag is set (that is, when it is controlled only to the time saving state without accompanying the probability change state), the value of the time saving number counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can fluctuate in the time saving state is − 1 (S142).

Next, when the value of the time saving counter after subtraction becomes 0 (S144), the CPU 56 resets the time saving flag (S145). Further, the CPU 56 controls to send a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S146).

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (S147). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 sends a small hit/suddenly probable variation big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S148). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time at which the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (S149). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, twice) is set in the special winning opening opening counter (S150). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start preprocessing (S308), and the process proceeds to S153 (S151).

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

In S153, the CPU 56 adds 1 to the current value of the jackpot probability variation variable X (S153), and the current jackpot probability variation variable X, which is the current value of the jackpot probability variation variable X, becomes 719. That is, it is determined whether or not the upper limit value has been reached (S154). When the value of the current jackpot probability variation variable X becomes 719 (S154; Y), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the upper limit value reaching designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 and ends the special symbol stop processing. (S155). If the current value of the jackpot probability variation variable X is not 719 (S154; N), the special symbol stop process is ended without executing S155.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the big hit ending process (S307) in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (S160), and if the jackpot end display timer is set, the CPU 56 proceeds to S164. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (S161), and the big hit end designation command is transmitted (S162). Here, if it is a normal big hit, it sends a big hit end 1 designation command, if it is a certainty variation big hit, it sends a big hit end 2 designation command, and if it is a sudden variation big hit, a small hit/sudden Send the probability variation jackpot end designation command. Then, the big hit end display timer is set to a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed on the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) (S163), and the process is ended.

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

If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y of S165), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the type of big hit is a probability big hit or a sudden big hit suddenly (S166). Whether or not the probability big hit or sudden probability big hit, specifically, whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "02" to "03" It can be determined by doing. If it is neither a probability big hit or a sudden probability big hit (that is, if it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets the value of the current big hit probability variation variable X to 1 (S166a), sets a time saving flag, and is in the gaming state. Is shifted to a time saving state (S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number (for example, 100 times) to the hour/hour counter for counting the number of hour/hours (S168). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time saving state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S169). Then, the process proceeds to S173.

In the present embodiment, the time saving flag set in S167 is also used to determine whether to open the variable winning ball device 15 longer or increase the number of times of opening. In this case, specifically, in the normal symbol process process (see S27), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time saving flag is set when the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit, and is set. If so, the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be opened by lengthening the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. Further, the time saving flag set in S167 is used to determine whether or not to shorten the variation time of the special symbol.

In addition, when the big hit type is the probability variation big hit or the sudden probability variation big hit (S166; Y), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the big hit type is the probability variation big hit (S174). Whether or not the probability variation big hit can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in S74 of the special symbol normal process is “02”. When the jackpot type is the probability variation big jackpot (S174; Y), the CPU 56 sets 50 to the current value of the jackpot probability variation variable X and the process proceeds to S167 (S174a), and when the jackpot type is the sudden variation jackpot. (S174; N), the CPU 56 adds 20 to the current value of the jackpot probability variation variable X (S176), and the value of the current jackpot probability variation variable X, which is the added jackpot probability variation variable X, is 719. It is determined whether or not, that is, whether or not the upper limit value has been reached (S177). When the current value of the jackpot probability variation variable X becomes 719 (S177; Y), the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting an upper limit value reaching designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100, and proceeds to S173 (S178). .. When the current value of the jackpot probability variation variable X is not 719 (S177; N), the process proceeds to S173 without executing S178.

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

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a small hit end process (S310) in the special symbol process process. In the small hitting end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hitting end display timer is set (S180), and when the small hitting end display timer is set, moves to S184. When the small hit completion display timer is not set, the small hit flag is reset (S181), and control for transmitting the small hit end designation command is performed (S182). Then, the small hit end display timer is set to a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the small hit end display is being performed on the effect display device 9 (small hit end display time) (S183), and the process ends. To do.

In S184, 1 is subtracted from the value of the small hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the small hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether the small hit end display time has elapsed (S185). If not, the process ends.

If the small hit end display time has elapsed (Y of S165), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S186).

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 2 ms) of the effect control is performed (S701). After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

Next, a random number updating process for updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (S706). Then, it transfers to S702.

26 to 27 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, if the received production control command is one of the winning determination result specification commands (S664), the production control CPU 101 determines the winning determination result according to the received determination result designation command as the winning determination result. It saves in the area|region matched with the total pending storage number in the storage buffer (S665), and performs prefetch effect determination processing (S671).

In addition, in the present embodiment, the total pending storage number is the first pending storage number stored in the first pending storage number saving area and the second pending storage number stored in the second pending storage number saving area. It is calculated by adding up. The first reserved storage number is updated in S652 after receiving the first reserved storage number designation command, and the second reserved storage number is updated in S655 after receiving the second reserved storage number designation command. The total pending storage number is also updated at the same timing. The winning determination result designation command is transmitted after transmitting the first reserve storage number designation command in S1218 of the starting opening switch passage processing, and is transmitted after transmitting the second reserve storage number designation command in S1228. To be done. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the winning determination result designation command after updating the total pending storage number. In addition, in the process of S665, the effect control CPU 101 sets, for example, the second byte data of the winning determination result specification command in the saving area associated with the total pending storage number in the winning determination result buffer. This is because the winning determination result is specified by the second byte data (EXT data) of the winning determination result designation command (see FIG. 11). Further, the data set in the winning determination result buffer is deleted in order from the previously set data in the effect symbol variation start process (timing at which the process of S801 is executed, etc.) described later.

FIG. 27A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (a winning determination result storage buffer) for storing a winning determination result. As shown in FIG. 27A, in the present embodiment, eight storage areas associated with the total number of pending storages are secured in the winning determination result storage buffer. In the case where the variable display of any one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is configured to be executed with priority, in order to distinguish which winning determination result, A first prize determination result storage buffer for storing a prize determination result at the time of a start winning to the first start winning opening 13, and a second prize storing result for a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 It is also possible to prepare a winning determination result storage buffer. In this case, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first winning determination result storage buffer. In the second winning determination result storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured. Further, in this case, the EXT data of the received prize time determination result designating command is stored in the first prize time determination result storage buffer and the second prize time determination result storage buffer. The winning determination result storage buffer (the first winning determination result storage buffer and the second winning determination result storage buffer) is formed in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100.

If the received effect control command is the upper limit value reaching designation command (S672), the effect control CPU 101 sets the upper limit value reaching designation command reception flag. If it is any other command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag according to the received effect control command (S683). Then, the process proceeds to S611.

Next, the prefetch effect will be described. The pre-reading effect is executed before the variable display that is the target of the effect is started, and the variable display that is the target of the effect is a big hit or a specific change (for example, including reach effect). It is a notice production that gives a notice. In the present embodiment, as the look-ahead effect, in the combined pending storage display unit 18c, the pending display corresponding to the variable display (holding storage) that is the subject of advance notice is different from the normal display mode (hereinafter, normal mode). An effect displayed in a special mode or a first special mode or a second special mode described later is performed.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the prefetching effect determination processing. In the prefetch effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a prefetch effect restriction flag indicating that execution of the prefetch effect is restricted is set (S67101). The prefetch effect restriction flag is set in S67111 described later. If the look-ahead effect restriction flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 displays a new hold display corresponding to the latest hold storage in the normal mode on the combined hold storage display unit 18c (S67116). For example, when the first to fifth hold displays of the combined hold storage display section 18c are displayed, the effect control CPU 101 controls to display the sixth hold display in the normal mode. ..

If the pre-reading effect restriction flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 determines the past winning determination result stored in the winning determination result storage buffer (the winning determination result indicated by the currently received winning determination result designation command All (excluding) are extracted (S67102).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not all of the extracted winning determination results are determination results indicating "non-reach" (S67103). In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 101, in S67103, a value indicating that all the variation patterns of the extracted winning determination results are "shortened non-reach out" or "non-reach out" (specifically, It is determined whether it is “01 (H)” or “02 (H)” (see FIG. 11) (that is, it is confirmed whether or not there is deviation variation without reach).

When the winning determination results extracted in S67103 are all determination results indicating "non-reach", the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S67104. On the other hand, when the extracted winning determination results are not all determination results indicating "non-reach", the effect control CPU 101 normally displays a new hold display corresponding to the latest hold storage in the combined hold storage display unit 18c. The mode is displayed (S67116). That is, in the present embodiment, when there is a pending storage in which the variable display accompanied by the reach effect is performed, the prefetch effect is not executed based on the newly received winning determination result designation command. Not limited to the example shown in FIG. 28, even in the case where there is a pending storage in which a variable display accompanied by a reach effect is performed, the look-ahead effect is executed based on the newly received winning determination result specification command. May be.

In S67104, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the latest winning judgment result stored in the winning judgment result storage buffer (the winning judgment result indicated in the received winning judgment result designating command), and the extracted winning judgment Based on the determination result, it is determined whether or not the prefetching effect is executed (S67104).

In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 uses the prefetch effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 29A to determine whether to execute the prefetch effect.

FIG. 29A is an explanatory diagram showing a prefetch effect execution determination table. The pre-reading effect execution determination table is assigned with a judgment value corresponding to a decision item (“execute pre-reading effect” or “do not execute pre-reading effect”) for each winning determination result, but FIG. 29(A) In the example shown in (1), the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown for simplification of the description. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining whether or not to execute the prefetching effect, and a determination item (“execute the prefetching effect” or "Do not execute prefetch effect"). Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 29(A), the numerical values corresponding to “execute the pre-reading effect” and “do not execute the pre-reading effect” in each winning determination result are “execute the pre-reading effect” as a decision item. Alternatively, it indicates the ratio (%) at which “prefetch effect is not executed” is selected.

In the present embodiment, in addition to the prefetch effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 29A, the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 29B, the prefetch effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30, and the prefetch effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. Although the judgment values are actually assigned to the prefetch effect change timing determination table and the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 32, the ratio of the assigned determination values is shown to simplify the description. .. Also, in S67106, S67107, S67108, S67110, and S67115, which will be described later, in which these tables are used, the effect control CPU 101, for example, is the final display mode, the prefetch effect pattern, the change timing (the number of shifts), or the like, as in S67104. A random number for determining the presentation mode of the suggestive production is extracted, and a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned to the assigned item.

In S67104, the effect control CPU 101 executes the prefetching effect at a rate determined for each of the prize determination results in the prefetching effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 29A, based on the extracted latest prize determination result. Decide whether to do or not. For example, when the winning determination result indicates that "shortened non-reach is out", the effect control CPU 101 determines not to execute the prefetch effect at a rate of 100%. Further, for example, when the winning determination result indicates that the "pseudo consecutive 3 super wins", the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the prefetch effect at a rate of 99%.

The characteristic of the pre-reading effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 29A is that the display result is displayed in comparison with the case where the display result is “out” (corresponding to winning determination result 1 designation to winning determination result 7 designation). When the result is "normal big hit" or "probability variation big hit" (corresponding to winning judgment result 8 designation to winning judgment judgment result 12 designation), the judgment value is set so that the prefetch effect is executed at a higher rate. It is set. Further, what is characteristic of the look-ahead effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 29A is that a reach effect having a high expectation is performed even if the display result is the same (for example, super reach is performed rather than normal reach). That is, the determination value is set such that the prefetch effect is executed at a higher rate. By having such characteristics, when the pre-reading effect is executed, compared to when the pre-reading effect is not executed, it is possible to increase the ratio of occurrence of the big hit in the variable display of the notice target, or to expect the big hit. It is possible to increase the ratio at which the reach production with high degree is performed. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the look-ahead effect will be executed.

In the example shown in FIG. 29A, it is determined that the prefetch effect is executed at a rate of 1% even when the winning determination result is “non-reach loss”, but “non-reach” (“shortening In the case of “out of reach” or “out of reach”), it may not be decided to execute the prefetching effect. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 29(A), a determination value (ratio) for determining whether or not to execute the prefetch effect is set for each variation pattern indicated by the winning determination result, but, for example, Judgment value (ratio) for deciding whether or not to perform pre-reading effect for each display result (for example, "outlier", "normal big hit" or "probably odd big hit" or "sudden sudden big hit" or "small hit") May be set.

Next, when the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the prefetch effect (Y in S67105), the CPU 101 proceeds to S67105a. On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute the prefetching effect (N of S67105), the effect control CPU 101 displays the new pending display corresponding to the latest pending storage in the normal mode on the combined pending storage display unit 18c. (S67116).

In S67105a, the effect control CPU 101 sets the total reserved storage number to the total production reserved storage number counter for specifying the reserved display that is the target of the prefetching effect (S67105a). The value of the total storage number counter for effect production is decremented by 1 in S1802a of the effect symbol variation start processing, and in S1811, it is used to specify the reserved display that is the target of the prefetch effect. For example, when the value of the production combined storage storage counter is 4, a pre-reading production that changes the display mode of the fourth storage display of the combined storage storage display unit 18c is executed. In addition, in the present embodiment, the total pending storage number is the first pending storage number stored in the first pending storage number saving area and the second pending storage number stored in the second pending storage number saving area. It is calculated by adding up. The first reserved storage number is updated in S652 after receiving the first reserved storage number designation command, and the second reserved storage number is updated in S655 after receiving the second reserved storage number designation command. The total pending storage number is also updated at the same timing. The winning determination result designation command is transmitted after transmitting the first reserve storage number designation command in S1218 of the starting opening switch passage processing, and is transmitted after transmitting the second reserve storage number designation command in S1228. To be done. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the winning determination result designation command after updating the total pending storage number.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines in which display mode the pending display corresponding to the variable display (holding information) that is the subject of advance notice is finally displayed in the prefetching effect (S67106). In this embodiment, in addition to the normal mode, the special mode, the first special mode, and the second special mode are provided as the display modes of the hold display. However, as will be described later, the pending display displayed in the special mode changes from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode before the variable display based on the pending information corresponding to the pending display is started. Will be displayed. Therefore, in S67106, the final display mode is determined to be either the first special mode or the second special mode. Hereinafter, the first special aspect and the second special aspect may be collectively referred to as a special aspect.

FIG. 29B is an explanatory diagram showing a final display mode determination table. In S67106, the effect control CPU 101 uses the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 29B to finally determine in which display mode (hereinafter, also referred to as final display mode). Specifically, the final display mode is determined based on the extracted latest winning time determination result, at a rate determined for each winning time determination result (variable display result) in the final display mode determination table. For example, when the display result of the variable display is “out” in the winning determination result (corresponding to winning determination result 1 designation to winning determination result 7 designation), the effect control CPU 101 determines , 80%, the final display mode is determined as the first special mode. Further, for example, when the display result of the variable display is "normal big hit" or "probable variation big hit" in the winning judgment result (corresponding to winning judgment judgment result 8 designation-winning judgment result 12 designation) In addition, the effect control CPU 101 determines the final display mode to be the second special mode at a rate of 80%.

The characteristic of the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 29(B) is that the display result is "disappeared" (corresponding to winning determination result 1 designation-winning determination result 7 designation) When the result is "normal big hit" or "probability variation big hit" (corresponding to winning determination result 8 designation to winning determination determination 12 designation), it is determined so that the proportion determined in the second special mode is higher. The value is set. With such a feature, when the hold display is displayed in the second special mode, the proportion of big hits generated in the variable display of the notice subject is higher than that in the first special mode. can do. Therefore, it is possible to increase the expectation that a big hit will be displayed in the second special mode than in the first special mode, and in which display mode the hold display is displayed when the prefetch effect is executed. Can be focused on.

In the example shown in FIG. 29B, the final result is displayed for each of the display results indicated by the winning determination result (“outlier”, “normal big hit” or “probably odd big hit” or “suddenly sudden big jackpot” or “small hit”). Although the determination value (ratio) for determining the display mode is set, for example, like the prefetch effect execution determination table in FIG. 29A, the final display mode is set for each variation pattern indicated by the winning determination result. A determination value (ratio) for determining may be set. By doing so, when the hold display is displayed in the second special mode, in addition to increasing the ratio of big hits in the variable display of the notice target, the ratio of reach effect with high expectation. Can also be higher.

In addition, in the present embodiment, two types of display modes, the first special mode and the second special mode, are provided as the final display modes, but the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more types of display modes are provided, each of which is expected. The degrees may be different (the selection rate is different depending on the display result).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines an effect pattern of the look-ahead effect (hereinafter, also referred to as a look-ahead effect pattern) (S67107).

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

With the shift timing of the hold display, in the effect symbol variation start process described later, the first hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c is erased, the remaining hold display is shifted one by one, and the combined hold storage display is displayed. This is the timing (specifically, the timing when S1800 is executed) for updating the total pending storage number display in the section 18c. For example, when the first to fifth hold displays of the combined hold storage display unit 18c are displayed, the first hold display is erased at the shift timing and the second hold display is displayed. The hold display is shifted to the first display area, the third hold display is shifted to the second display area, and the fourth hold display is the third display The display is shifted to the area, and the hold display that was displayed fifth is shifted to the display area that is fourth.

FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing a prefetch effect pattern determination table. In S67107, the effect control CPU 101 determines the look-ahead effect pattern based on the look-ahead effect pattern determination table and the total reserved storage number. Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 hits the display result of the variable display indicated by the extracted latest winning determination result (for example, "normal big hit", "probably odd big hit", "sudden sudden big hit" or "small hit". (That is, in the case of winning determination result 8 designation to winning determination determination 13 designation), the winning prefetching effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30A is used. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the pre-reading effect pattern to the first pre-reading effect pattern and the second pre-reading effect pattern at a rate determined for each total pending storage number in the hit-time pre-reading effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. And decide to either.

In addition, the effect control CPU 101, when the display result of the variable display indicated by the extracted latest winning determination result is “out” (that is, the winning determination result 1 designation to the winning determination result 7 designation). The hit-time lookahead effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30(B) is used. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the look-ahead effect patterns to the first look-ahead effect pattern and the second look-ahead effect pattern at a rate determined for each total reserved storage number in the out-of-time look-ahead effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30(B). And decide to either.

For example, the display result of the variable display indicated by the winning determination result is a hit (for example, "normal big hit", "probably odd big hit", "suddenly sudden big hit" or "small hit"), and the total number of reserved memories is 2. In some cases, the effect control CPU 101 determines the prefetching effect pattern as the first prefetching effect pattern at a rate of 35% and the second prefetching effect pattern at a rate of 65%. In addition, for example, when the display result of the variable display indicated by the winning determination result is “out” and the total number of reserved memories is 2, the effect control CPU 101 sets the prefetch effect pattern at a rate of 65%. Then, the first look-ahead effect pattern is determined to be the second look-ahead effect pattern at a rate of 35%.

The characteristic feature of the look-ahead effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30 is that the display result of the variable display is a hit (for example, "normal big hit", "probable variation big hit") as compared with the case where the display result of the variable display is "off. , “Suddenly probable variation big hit” or “small hit”), the determination value is set such that the proportion determined by the second look-ahead effect pattern is higher. By having such characteristics, when the prefetching effect is performed in the second prefetching effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in the special mode at the time of the start winning and then the special mode is changed and displayed). ), in comparison with when the pre-reading effect is performed in the first pre-reading effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in the special mode without once being displayed in the special mode), in the variable display of the notification subject, The rate of occurrence of can be increased. When the display result of the variable display is “normal big hit” or “probable variation big hit”, the final display mode is highly likely to be determined as the second special mode, so the prefetch effect is performed in the second prefetch effect pattern. (That is, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode at the time of the start winning and is then changed to the special mode and displayed), the hold display displayed in the special mode is a big hit compared to the first special mode. The rate of change to the second special mode with high expectation becomes high. Therefore, it is possible to focus on which look-ahead effect pattern the look-ahead effect is executed. Further, when the look-ahead effect is performed in the second look-ahead effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in the special mode during the start winning), the hold display displayed in the special mode is expected to be higher than that in the first special mode. Since it is easy to change to the second special mode with a high degree, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation and improve the enjoyment of the game. Further, in this embodiment, the hold display displayed in the special mode is changed to the first special mode or the second special mode before the variable display corresponding to the hold display (hold information) is started. Therefore, the expectation can be maintained until the hold display is changed to the special mode after being displayed in the special mode.

Further, what is characteristic of the look-ahead effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30 is that the determination value is set so as not to be determined as the second look-ahead effect pattern when the total pending storage number is 1. In the present embodiment, in the second look-ahead effect pattern, the timing of changing the special display from the special display to the first special display or the second special display in the special mode at the time of starting winning is the change of the notice target. It is an arbitrary shift timing until the display is started. However, if the total number of pending storages is 1 (that is, only the pending display corresponding to the variable display of the notification target is displayed), if the shift of the pending display is performed once, it corresponds to the variable display of the notification target. The hold display will be erased. Therefore, when the total number of pending storages is 1, the display mode of the pending display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target cannot be changed at the shift timing. Therefore, when the total pending storage number is 1, the determination value is set so as not to be determined as the second prefetch effect pattern.

In the present embodiment, in order to simplify the description, in the first look-ahead effect pattern, the timing at which the hold display is changed from the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode, and the second pre-reading mode are displayed. In the effect pattern, the timing at which the hold display is changed and displayed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode is an arbitrary shift timing until the variable display of the notice target is started. However, the timing may be other timing. For example, the display mode may be changed at any timing during the variable display (a period that spans one variable display or a plurality of variable displays) executed before the variable display of the notice target is started. In this case, for example, even when the total number of reserved memories is 1, it is possible to determine the second prefetch effect pattern, the reserved display is displayed in a special mode at the time of winning the start, and the reserved display (reserved information) is dealt with. By the time the variable display is started, the special mode may be changed to the first special mode or the second special mode to be displayed.

In the example shown in FIG. 30, when the display result indicated by the winning determination result is a hit (for example, “normal jackpot”, “probability variation jackpot”, “sudden variation variation jackpot”, or “small hit”) and “offset” There is a look-ahead effect pattern determination table corresponding to the case of, respectively. For example, even if the display result is a hit, the case of "normal big hit" or "probability variation big hit" and "sudden probability variation big hit" or " A pre-reading effect pattern determination table that determines one of the pre-reading effect patterns at a different ratio from that of the case of “small hit” may be provided. Further, for example, like the prefetching effect execution determination table of FIG. 29A, a prefetching effect pattern determination table for determining one of the prefetching effect patterns at different ratios is provided for each variation pattern indicated by the winning determination result. You may do it. By doing so, when the pre-reading effect is executed in the first pre-reading effect pattern, in addition to increasing the ratio of the big hit in the variable display of the notice target, the reach effect with high expectation is performed. The percentage can also be higher.

When the look-ahead effect pattern is determined, the effect control CPU 101 determines the change timing (in this example, the number of shifts of the hold display) for changing the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the changeable display (hold information) of the notice target, The determined change timing (shift count) is set in the shift counter for specifying the change timing (shift count) (S67108). In the present embodiment, the timing at which the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) of the notice target changes is the shift timing of an arbitrary hold display. Therefore, by determining the change timing (the number of shifts), it is determined how many times the display mode is changed with respect to the pending display corresponding to the noticeable variable display. For example, if the change timing (the number of shifts) is determined to be 2, the display mode of the hold display is changed at the timing when the second shift is performed with respect to the hold display corresponding to the noticeable variable display.

FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing a change timing determination table. In S67108, the effect control CPU 101 determines the change timing (the number of shifts) of the pending display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target, based on the change timing determination table and the total pending storage number. Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 hits the display result of the variable display indicated by the extracted latest winning determination result (for example, "normal big hit", "probably odd big hit", "sudden sudden big hit" or "small hit". 31(A) when the pre-reading effect pattern determined in S67107 is the first pre-reading effect pattern (that is, when the winning judgment result 8 is designated to the winning judgment result 13 is designated). The first prefetching effect change timing determination table upon hitting is used. Then, the effect control CPU 101 changes the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target at a rate determined for each total hold storage number in the hit first prefetching effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 31(A). The timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning) to 7.

In the example shown in FIG. 31, the fact that the change timing (the number of shifts) is 0 means that the hold display is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode at the timing of the start winning. When the hold display is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode at the timing of the start winning, for example, it is realized by displaying the new hold display in the first special mode or the second special mode from the beginning. Alternatively, the new hold display may be displayed once in the normal mode, and immediately thereafter, changed to the first special mode or the second special mode and displayed.

In addition, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the display result of the variable display indicated by the extracted latest winning determination result is “out” (that is, in the case of winning determination result 1 designation to winning determination result 7 designation). When the prefetching effect pattern determined in S67107 is the first prefetching effect pattern, the out-of-time first prefetching effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 31B is used. Then, the effect control CPU 101 changes the pending display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target at a rate determined for each total pending storage number in the out-of-time first prefetching effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 31(B). The timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning) to 7.

In addition, the effect control CPU 101 hits the display result of the variable display indicated by the extracted latest winning determination result (for example, "normal big hit", "probably odd big hit", "suddenly sudden big hit" or "small hit"). If the pre-reading effect pattern determined in S67107 is the second pre-reading effect pattern (that is, if the winning judgment result of 8 is designated to the winning judgment result of 13 is specified), the hit-time win shown in FIG. 2 A prefetch effect change timing determination table is used. Then, the effect control CPU 101 changes the pending display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target at a rate determined for each total pending storage number in the hit second prefetching effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 31(C). The timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning) to 7.

In addition, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the display result of the variable display indicated by the extracted latest winning determination result is “out” (that is, in the case of winning determination result 1 designation to winning determination result 7 designation). When the prefetching effect pattern determined in S67107 is the second prefetching effect pattern, the out-of-time second prefetching effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 31D is used. Then, the effect control CPU 101 changes the pending display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target at a rate determined for each total pending storage number in the out-of-time second prefetching effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 31(D). The timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning) to 7.

For example, when the first lookahead effect change timing determination table for hitting is used and the total number of pending storages is 3, the effect control CPU 101 sets the change timing (shift count) to 0 (winning prize) at a rate of 50%. The change timing (shift count) is determined to be 1 at a rate of 30%, and the change timing (shift number) is determined to be 2 at a rate of 20%. Further, when using the first lookahead effect change timing determination table at the time of deviation, if the total number of reserved memories is 3, the effect control CPU 101 sets the change timing (shift count) to 0 (winning rate) at a rate of 20%. The change timing (shift number) is determined to be 1 at a rate of 30%, and the change timing (shift number) is determined to be 2 at a rate of 50%.

In addition, for example, when the hit second prefetching effect change timing determination table is used and the total number of reserved memories is 3, the effect control CPU 101 sets the change timing (shift count) to 1 at a rate of 30%. The change timing (the number of shifts) is determined to be 2 at a rate of 70%. Further, when using the second prefetching effect change timing determination table at the time of deviation, if the total number of pending storages is 3, the effect control CPU 101 determines the change timing (shift count) to be 1 at a rate of 70%. Then, the change timing (shift count) is determined to be 2 at a rate of 30%.

The characteristic of the look-ahead effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 31 is that the display result of the variable display is higher in the case of the first look-ahead effect pattern than in the case where the display result of the variable display is “out”. (For example, "normal big hit", "probability change big hit", "sudden change sudden big hit" or "small hit"), the judgment value is set so that the rate of determining the change timing with a smaller number of shifts becomes higher. That is what is being done. With such a feature, when the prefetch effect is performed in the first prefetch effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in the special mode without being displayed in the special mode), the hold display is displayed. The change from the normal mode to the special mode with a smaller number of shifts makes it possible to increase the ratio of hits in the variable display of the notice target, and further, the special mode is displayed at the time of starting winning (shift number 0). The higher the percentage of hits, the better. Therefore, interest can be given to the timing at which the hold display changes, and the enjoyment of the game can be enhanced.

The characteristic of the look-ahead effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 31 is that the display result of the variable display is higher in the case of the second look-ahead effect pattern than in the case where the display result of the variable display is “out”. (For example, in the case of "normal big hit", "probability variation big hit", "sudden probability variation big hit" or "small hit"), the judgment value is set so that the rate of determining the change timing with a large number of shifts becomes higher. That is what is being done. By having such characteristics, when the prefetching effect is performed in the second prefetching effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in the special mode at the time of the start winning and is changed to the special mode), When the special mode hold display changes to the special mode with a larger number of shifts (that is, after a large number of shifts are performed), it is possible to increase the ratio of hits in the notification display of the variable display. That is, the longer the period from when the hold display is displayed in the special mode to when it is changed to the special mode (that is, the later the change timing is), the higher the proportion of hits that occur in the notification display of the variable display can be increased. .. Therefore, the pending display can be changed at a plurality of timings, and the timing at which the pending display displayed in the special mode changes can be paid attention to, which enhances the enjoyment of the game.

In the present embodiment, in order to simplify the description, the timing of changing the display mode of the hold display is set to an arbitrary shift timing until the variable display of the notice target is started. When it is possible to change the display mode at any timing until the start of, for example, a plurality of types of change timing patterns that can specify the timing of change (specific shift timing or specific change display) It may be provided and any one of them may be selected in accordance with the winning determination result.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 31, in the case of the first look-ahead effect pattern, the smaller the number of shifts (that is, the earlier the change timing is) is more advantageous, and in the case of the second look-ahead effect pattern, the number of shifts is larger. One is set to be more advantageous (that is, the later the change timing is), but in order to make it easier for the player to understand, for example, in the case of the first look-ahead effect pattern, one with a large number of shifts (that is, the change It may be set such that (the later the timing), the more advantageous. Also, for example, in the case of the second prefetch effect pattern, it may be set such that the smaller the number of shifts (that is, the earlier the change timing is).

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 31, when the display result indicated by the winning determination result is a hit (for example, "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", "sudden probability variation jackpot" or "small hit"), and "offset" There is a look-ahead effect pattern determination table corresponding to the case of, respectively. For example, even if the display result is a hit, the case of "normal big hit" or "probability variation big hit" and "sudden probability variation big hit" or " A change timing determination table that determines one of the change timings (the number of shifts) at different ratios may be provided in the case of "small hit". Further, for example, like the prefetch effect execution determination table of FIG. 29A, a change is determined for each change pattern (shift count) at a different ratio for each change pattern indicated by the winning determination result. A timing determination table may be provided. By doing so, according to the change timing of the pending display corresponding to the changeable display of the notice target, the ratio of the big hit in the changeable display of the notice target is changed, and the reach effect with high expectation is performed. Can also be different.

In the present embodiment, in the second prefetching effect pattern, the new hold display is displayed in a special mode at the timing of the start winning, but at the timing of the start winning, the hold display is displayed in the normal mode, and any subsequent display is performed. The normal mode may be changed to the special mode at a timing, and the special mode may be changed to the special mode at any later timing.

When the change timing (the number of shifts) is determined, the effect control CPU 101, when the prefetch effect pattern determined in S67107 is the second prefetch effect pattern (Y in S67109), the suggestion effect to be performed at the change timing of the hold display. The effect mode of is determined (S67110). In the present embodiment, the suggestive effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold display changes can be executed at the shift timing. The suggestive effect is executed in the first effect mode or the second effect mode. In S67110, the effect mode of the suggested effect executed at the change timing of the hold display is determined to be either the first effect mode or the second effect mode.

In the present embodiment, the hold display changes to the first special mode or the second special mode at different rates according to the effect mode of the suggested effect. Specifically, when the suggestive effect is executed in the first effect mode, the hold display has a high rate of changing to the first special mode, and when the suggestive effect is executed in the second effect mode, the hold effect is held. The rate at which the display changes to the second special mode is high. Therefore, it is suggested that the display mode of the hold display is changed by executing the suggestive effect, and which special mode is likely to change depending on which effect mode the suggestive effect is executed. It is suggested. Although the details will be described later, the suggestive effect is also executed at a shift timing other than the change timing of the hold display. Therefore, in order to distinguish between these, the suggestive effect executed at the change timing of the hold display is also called the suggestive effect (success pattern), and the suggestive effect executed at the shift timing other than the change timing of the hold display is suggested Also called a pattern). In this embodiment, both the suggestive effect (success pattern) and the suggestive effect (passing pattern) are executed in the first effect mode or the second effect mode. Therefore, the rate at which the display mode of the hold display changes may be different according to the effect mode of the suggestive effect. For example, when the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect mode (for example, the first effect mode A different from the first effect mode and the second effect mode of this embodiment may be performed), the hold display changes. When the ratio is low and the suggestive effect is executed in the second effect mode (for example, the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the first effect mode B different from the first effect mode A in the present embodiment) may be executed. Alternatively, the rate at which the hold display changes may be increased. That is, when the suggestive effect is executed in the first effect mode (first effect mode A), the ratio of the suggestive effect (success pattern) is high, and the suggestive effect is the second effect mode (first effect mode B). In the case of (1), the ratio of the suggestive effect (passing pattern) may be increased.

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a suggestive effect mode determination table. In S67110, the effect control CPU 101 uses the suggestion effect manner determination table shown in FIG. 32 to determine the effect manner of the suggestion effect performed at the change timing of the hold display. Specifically, based on the latest extracted winning judgment result, the rendering mode is set to the first rendering mode at a rate determined for each winning determination result (variable display result) in the final display mode determination table. It is determined to be one of the second effect modes. For example, when the display result of the variable display is “out” in the winning determination result (corresponding to winning determination result 1 designation to winning determination result 7 designation), the effect control CPU 101 determines , 80% of the effect mode is determined as the first effect mode, and 20% of the effect mode is determined as the second effect mode. Further, for example, when the display result of the variable display is "normal big hit" or "probable variation big hit" in the winning judgment result (corresponding to winning judgment judgment result 8 designation-winning judgment result 12 designation) In particular, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode to be the first effect mode at a rate of 20% and the effect mode to be a second effect mode at the rate of 80%. In addition, for example, when the display result of the variable display in the prize-winning determination result indicates "sudden probability big hit" or "small hit" (corresponding to the winning-judgment result 13 designation), for effect control The CPU 101 determines the effect mode as the first effect mode at a rate of 50%, and determines the effect mode as the second effect mode at a rate of 50%.

The characteristic of the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 32 is that the display result is “compared to the case where the display result is “out” (corresponding to winning determination result 1 designation to winning determination result 7 designation). In the case of "normal big hit" or "probability variation big hit" (corresponding to winning determination result 8 designation to winning determination determination 12 designation), the proportion determined in the second effect mode is set to be higher. That is. By providing such a feature, when the suggestive effect is executed in the second effect mode, the proportion of the big hit that occurs in the variable display of the notice target is higher than that in the case of being displayed in the first effect mode. can do. Further, when the display result of the variable display is “normal big hit” or “probable variation big hit”, the final display mode of the hold display is likely to be the second special mode, so the suggestive effect is executed in the second effect mode. If so, the rate of change of the display mode of the hold display to the second special mode having a higher degree of expectation than the first special mode is high. Therefore, it is possible to give variety to the suggestive effect, and to pay attention to which of the effect modes of the suggestive effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

In the example shown in FIG. 32, the production of the suggestive effect is performed for each display result (“outlier”, “normal jackpot” or “probably odd jackpot”, or “suddenly sudden jackpot” or “small hit”) displayed as the winning determination result. Although the ratio for determining the mode is set, for example, similarly to the look-ahead effect execution determination table of FIG. 29(A), the effect mode of the suggestive effect is determined for each variation pattern indicated by the winning determination result. You may make it set the determination value (rate) for this. By doing so, when the suggestive effect is executed in the second effect mode, in addition to increasing the rate of a big hit in the variable display of the notice target, the rate of the reach effect having a high degree of expectation. Can also be higher.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the suggestive effect is always executed at the shift timing when the display mode of the hold display changes, but the suggestive effect may not be executed in some cases. In this case, since the display mode of the hold display can be suddenly changed without being suggested by the suggestion effect, the unexpected feeling can be enhanced.

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

When the effect mode of the suggested effect is determined, the effect control CPU 101 sets a prefetch effect restriction flag indicating that execution of the prefetch effect is restricted (S67111).

When the prefetching effect restriction flag is set, the process of S67101 is controlled so that the prefetching effect is not executed again. That is, in the present embodiment, when any of the hold displays is displayed in the special mode, the prefetch effect is newly controlled not to be executed. Therefore, it is restricted that a plurality of hold displays are displayed in a special mode. Therefore, by displaying a plurality of hold displays in a special mode, it is possible to prevent the player from confusing which hold display should be focused on.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when any of the hold displays is displayed in the special mode, the prefetching effect is controlled so as not to be repeatedly executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the prefetching effect is repeatedly executed. May be allowed at a fixed rate or may be allowed entirely. That is, by omitting the processing of S67111 at a fixed rate or completely, it is possible to allow a plurality of pending displays to be displayed in a special mode at a fixed rate or completely. Further, for example, even if any of the hold displays is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode as well as in the special mode, the prefetch effect may be controlled not to be executed again. For example, when performing the process of S67114, when performing the process of S67115, or when it is determined that it is the timing to change the hold display from the normal mode to the special mode in the effect design variation start process described later (for example, S1803). Etc.) can be achieved by setting the prefetching effect restriction flag. Further, in this case, the look-ahead effect restriction flag may be reset when the hold display displayed in the special mode is erased (that is, while the hold display is displayed in the special mode, the look-ahead effect is displayed. Execution is limited). By doing so, when any of the hold displays is displayed in a display mode other than the normal mode, the new prefetch effect restricts the display of the other hold display in the display mode other than the normal mode. Therefore, the player can easily understand which hold display should be focused on.

In addition, for example, when any of the hold displays is displayed in the special mode, the first special mode, or the second special mode, a new prefetching effect may be easily executed. That is, the pre-reading effect may be overlapped and easily executed. Further, for example, in the case of a specific game state (for example, a probability variation state or a time saving state), the prefetching effect may be easily executed repeatedly. For example, in a configuration in which the pre-reading effect is allowed to be repeatedly executed at a constant rate, it can be realized by increasing the permitted rate in the case of a specific game state.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 controls the total pending storage display section 18c to display a new pending display in a special mode (S67112). Note that in S67112, the effect control CPU 101 controls to display the new hold display in a special mode, and indicates the information indicating the final display mode determined in S67106 and the effect mode of the suggested effect determined in S67110. Information and information are stored in a storage area formed in the RAM. By storing these pieces of information, it is possible to specify which of the final display mode and the effect mode of the suggested effect is determined in the effect pattern variation start process described later.

When the prefetch effect pattern determined in S67107 is not the second prefetch effect pattern (N in S67109), that is, when the first prefetch effect pattern is determined, the effect control CPU 101 changes the change determined in S67108. It is confirmed whether or not the timing is at the time of starting winning (S67113). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the shift number counter is 0. Then, if the change timing is at the time of winning the start prize (Y in S67113), the effect control CPU 101 controls the combined suspension storage display unit 18c to display a new suspension display in the final display mode determined in S67107. (S67114).

If the change timing is not at the time of winning in S67113 (N of S67113), the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode of the suggestive effect to be performed at the change timing of the hold display, as in S67110 described above (S67115). Next, the effect control CPU 101 controls the total pending storage display unit 18c to display the new pending display in the normal mode (S67116). Note that in S67116 (for example, only in the case of transition from S67115), similarly to S67112, the effect control CPU 101 controls to display a new hold display, and information indicating the final display mode determined in S67106. And the information indicating the effect mode of the suggested effect determined in S67115 are stored in the storage area formed in the RAM. By storing these pieces of information, it is possible to specify which of the final display mode and the effect mode of the suggested effect is determined in the effect pattern variation start process described later.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the winning determination result designation command is received, in the prefetch effect determination process, a new hold display is displayed in any one of the normal mode, the special mode, the first special mode, and the second special mode. Display processing is performed.

In this embodiment, the variable display is executed in the winning order of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol, but the variable display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is given priority. When configured to execute, (1) configured to perform prefetching effect only for the variable display of the first special symbol, and (2) only the variable display of the second special symbol Three types of configurations are conceivable, namely, a configuration for performing the prefetching effect as a target, and (3) a configuration for performing the prefetching effect for the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

When the configuration of (1) is added to the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the shift number counter is determined according to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number. Is set to 4 at maximum. However, in the configuration of the above (1), even if the pre-reading effect that changes the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, if the winning in the second starting winning opening 14 occurs, Because the variable display of the 2 special symbols is interrupted (priority is given not in the winning order) and executed, for example, when the variable display of the 2nd special symbol is performed, even at the shift timing, the effect symbol described later. It is desirable that the value of the shift counter is not subtracted in step S1802b of the fluctuation start process. Further, in the configuration of the above (3), when the pre-reading effect that changes the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, similarly, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. It is desirable to configure so that the value of the shift number counter is not subtracted in S1802b of the effect symbol variation start processing described later.

In addition, when the configuration of (2) above is added to the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the shift is performed according to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number. A maximum of 4 is set in the frequency counter. In this case, unlike the configuration of the above (1), the value of the shift number counter is subtracted when the shift timing comes, regardless of whether the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. Further, in the configuration of the above (3), when the pre-reading effect that changes the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, similarly, either the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Even when the variable display is performed, the value of the shift number counter is subtracted at the shift timing.

If the variable display of the second special symbol is configured to be executed with priority, during the high base, it is configured not to perform the prefetch effect for the variable display of the first special symbol. May be. Further, when it is configured to preferentially execute the variable display of the second special symbol, it is configured not to perform the prefetching effect based on the winning of the first start winning port 13 during the big hit game. Good. With such a configuration, for example, during a high base or during a big hit game, the game control microcomputer 560 does not execute the winning effect process of S1217 even if a winning to the first start winning port 13 occurs. Even if it is decided to discard the winning determination result specification command received by the effect control microcomputer 100, or to execute the prefetching effect, it can be realized by controlling not to execute it. Further, when the configuration of (3) is added to the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, during the high base or during the big hit game, the pre-reading based on the winning of the first starting winning port 13 The effect may not be performed, but the look-ahead effect based on the winning of the second start winning opening 14 may be performed. With such a configuration, for example, during a high base or during a big hit game, the game control microcomputer 560 does not execute the winning effect process of S1217 even if a winning to the first start winning port 13 occurs. Even if it decides to do so, discard the winning determination result specification command based on the winning in the first start winning opening 13 received by the effect control microcomputer 100, or do not execute even if it is decided to execute the prefetching effect. It can be realized by controlling to.

In addition, when the configuration of (1) is added to the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, in the state where there is a pending storage based on the winning of the second start winning port 14. When the winning in the first starting winning opening 13 occurs, the prefetch effect for the reserved memory based on the winning in the first starting winning opening 13 may not be executed. In addition, in the case of adding the configuration of (1) to the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, in the prefetching effect for the reserved memory based on the winning of the first start winning port 13. In the state where the execution is decided, when the winning in the second starting winning opening 14 occurs, the previously decided execution of the prefetching effect may be canceled.

In the present embodiment, the variable display is executed in the winning order of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol, but the pre-reading effect is performed only for the variable display of the first special symbol (the above (1 )), or a configuration (the above (2)) for performing the prefetching effect only for the variable display of the second special symbol may be added. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display is executed in the winning order of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol, for example, during the high base or big hit game, to the first start winning hole 13 The look-ahead effect based on winning may not be performed.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process processing, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of S800 to S806 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the production control process process, the display state of the production display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the production symbols, but the control relating to the variable display of the production symbols in synchronization with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second. 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 process.

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

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

Production symbol variation process (S802): While controlling the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) that constitutes the variation pattern, the end of the variation time is monitored. Then, when the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing (S803).

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

Big hit display process (S804): After the change time ends, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of a big hit on the effect display device 9. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the big hit game process (S805).

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

Big hit end effect processing (S806): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

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

Small hitting game processing (S808): The small hitting game is controlled. For example, when the command for opening during the opening of the special winning opening or the command for specifying after opening the special winning opening is received, display control or the like according to the small hit in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the small hit end effect processing (S809).

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

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first deletes the first winning determination result (oldest determination result) stored in the winning determination result storage buffer, and the contents of the winning determination result storage buffer. And the first reserved display in the combined reserved storage display unit 18c is erased, the remaining reserved displays are shifted one by one, and the total reserved storage number display in the combined reservation storage display unit 18c is updated ( S1800). For example, when the first to fifth hold displays of the combined hold storage display unit 18c are displayed, the first hold display is erased at the shift timing and the second hold display is displayed. The hold display is shifted to the first display area, the third hold display is shifted to the second display area, and the fourth hold display is the third display The display is shifted to the area, and the hold display that was displayed fifth is shifted to the display area that is fourth. In addition, when it is configured to preferentially execute the variable display of one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the production control CPU 101 synchronizes with the variable display of the first special symbol. Then, when performing variable display of the effect symbol (specifically, when the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set), the first winning determination result storage buffer stores the first one. The determination result at the time of winning is deleted, and the contents of the first determination result storage buffer at the time of winning are shifted. Further, when performing the variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol (specifically, when the second symbol variable designation command reception flag is set), at the time of the second winning a prize. The first winning determination result stored in the determination result storage buffer is deleted, and the contents of the second winning determination result storage buffer are shifted.

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

When the value of the shift number counter is not greater than 0 (N of S1801), that is, when the value of the shift number counter is 0, it is determined that the prefetch effect is executed (the display mode of the hold display is changed). If not, the effect control CPU 101 shifts the processing to S1804.

On the other hand, when the value of the shift number counter is greater than 0 (Y in S1801), that is, when it is determined to execute the prefetching effect (changing the display mode of the hold display), the effect control CPU 101. Decrements the value of the production summed-up pending storage number counter by 1 (S1802a). Further, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the shift number counter (S1802b). Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the value of the shift number counter is 0 (S1803). As a result of subtracting 1 from the value of the shift number counter in S1802b, that the value of the shift number counter becomes 0 means that any one of the holding modes displayed in the summed holding storage display unit 18c is changed. This indicates that it is the time to execute the prefetching effect. Therefore, in S1803, it is confirmed whether or not it is the change timing of the prefetching effect for changing the display mode of the hold display.

In S1803, when the value of the shift number counter is not 0, that is, when it is not the change timing of the prefetch effect for changing the display mode of the hold display, the effect control CPU 101 shifts the processing to S1804. On the other hand, when the value of the shift number counter is 0, that is, when it is the change timing of the prefetch effect for changing the display mode of the hold display, the effect control CPU 101 shifts the processing to S1808.

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

Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect design display result (stop) according to the variation pattern command read in S1804 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). (Symbol) is determined (S1805). That is, the CPU 101 for effect control executes the process of S1805, and according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the stop symbol of the effect symbol) The display result determining means for determining) is realized. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

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

In addition, as for the effect design, a stop design that reminds of a big hit is called a big hit design. In addition, a stop pattern that reminds of a probability big hit is called a probability big hit design, and a stop pattern that reminds of a normal big hit is called a normal big hit pattern. Then, a stop design that reminds the user of disengagement is called a disengagement design.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode of the suggested effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes (S1806). Here, the process of S1806 is not executed at the timing when the display mode of the hold display is changed by the prefetch effect. Therefore, in S1806, although it is suggested that the display mode of the hold display is changed, as a result, the effect mode of the suggestive effect executed when the display mode is not changed is determined. In order to distinguish from the suggestive effect (success pattern) executed when the display mode of the hold display changes, the suggestive effect executed when the display mode does not change is also referred to as a suggestive effect (passing pattern).

In S1806, the effect control CPU 101, when the prefetch effect restriction flag is not set, that is, when no suspension display is displayed in the combined suspension storage display unit 18c in a special mode, suggestion shown in FIG. It is determined that the suggestive effect (passing pattern) is not executed, or is executed in the first effect mode or the second effect mode, at a rate of the effect (passing pattern) determination table. In addition, when the prefetching effect restriction flag is set, that is, when any of the pending displays is displayed in the special mode on the combined pending storage display unit 18c, the effect control CPU 101 indicates the suggestion shown in FIG. 34(B). It is determined that the suggestive effect (passing pattern) is not executed, or is executed in the first effect mode or the second effect mode, at a rate of the effect (passing pattern) determination table. Note that the suggestion effect (passing pattern) determination table is assigned with a determination value corresponding to a determination item (“no effect”, “first effect mode”, or “second effect mode”). In the examples shown in A) and (B), the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown in order to simplify the description. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the effect mode of the suggestive effect (passing pattern), and is assigned a determination value that matches the extracted random number (“No effect”, “No effect”). 1 effect mode” or “second effect mode”).

For example, when the prefetching effect restriction flag is not set, that is, when neither of the hold displays is displayed in the special hold mode in the combined hold storage display unit 18c, the suggestion effect (passing pattern) should be executed at a rate of 60%. It is determined that the suggestive effect is executed in the first effect mode at a rate of 30%, and the suggestive effect is executed in the second effect mode at a rate of 10%. Further, when the prefetch effect restriction flag is set, that is, when any of the pending displays is displayed in the special pending storage display unit 18c in the special mode, the suggestive effect (passing pattern) is not executed at a rate of 0%. It is determined that 60% of the suggested effect is executed in the first effect mode, and 40% of the suggested effect is executed in the second effect mode.

As shown in FIGS. 34(A) and 34(B), in the present embodiment, when the prefetch effect restriction flag is set, that is, one of the pending displays is displayed in the special pending storage display section 18c in a special mode. If there is, the suggestive effect is executed at a higher rate than if not. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation when the hold display is displayed in a special mode, and to enhance the enjoyment of the game. In the present embodiment, the suggestive effect is executed even at the timing when the display mode of the hold display changes, so that the suggestive effect is always executed when the hold display is displayed in the special mode. However, the suggestive effect may not be executed even when the hold display is displayed in the special mode. However, in this case as well, it is desirable that the suggestive effect be executed at a higher rate than when the hold display is not displayed in the special mode.

Further, when the prefetch effect restriction flag is set, that is, when any of the pending displays is displayed in the special pending display in the combined pending storage display unit 18c, the final display mode of the pending display is the first display mode. Alternatively, the effect mode of the suggestive effect may be determined as the first effect mode or the second effect mode at different rates depending on which of the second display modes. For example, when the final display mode is determined to be the second display mode having a higher degree of expectation than the first display mode, the production mode of the suggestive production is changed to the second production mode having a higher degree of expectation than the first production mode. The determined rate may be increased. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, in the effect display device 9, display control in which an arrow flies from the right side of the display area is performed as a suggestive effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes. When the display mode of the hold display changes (in the case of suggestive effect (success pattern)), display control is performed in which the flying arrow sticks into the hold display corresponding to the hold information to be notified. Further, when the display mode of the hold display does not change (in the case of suggestive effect (passing pattern)), display control is performed in which the flying arrow passes through the display area as it is. Therefore, in S1806, unlike in S1811, which will be described later, it is not necessary to specify the pending display corresponding to the pending information to be notified by using the total production pending storage number counter. Note that, for example, in the effect display device 9, as a suggestive effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display is changed at both the timing of changing the display mode of the hold display and the timing of changing the display mode of the hold display, When the arrow flies from the right side of the display area, the display control is performed so that the arrow sticks into the hold display corresponding to the hold information to be foretold, and when it is time to change the display mode of the hold display, the hold display of the arrow stuck When it is not time to change the display mode (corresponding to suggestive effect (success pattern)) and change the display mode of the hold display, the display mode of the hold display with an arrow stuck is not changed (the suggestive effect (passing pattern of this example)). Corresponding to)). In this case, the effect control CPU 101 uses S1806 to specify the hold display corresponding to the hold information that is the subject of advance notice using the effect combined summed storage number counter in S1806, and in S1807. You may select a process table to execute the suggested effect for the hold display, or randomly select the hold display to which the arrow will stick from the displayed hold displays, and provide the suggested effect for the determined hold display. The process table to be executed may be selected.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the effect mode and variation pattern of the determined suggestive effect (passing pattern) (S1807). Then, the process proceeds to S1811a.
The process table is a table in which process data that the production control CPU 101 refers to when performing control of the production device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display devices (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, the mode of each variation that constitutes the mode of variation during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols, the data indicating the mode of the look-ahead effect in the combined hold storage display unit 18c, and the suggestive effect The data and the like showing the mode of are described. Specifically, the data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the process timer set value is set with the change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and performs control to display effect symbols in a variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. It should be noted that the data corresponding to the production parts that are not controlled even though they correspond to the effect control process timer determination value (for example, the prefetch effect described in the display control execution data of the process table used when the prefetch effect is not executed). (Dummy data (data that does not specify control)) may be set in the data indicating the mode (1). The process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. The process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

In the process table used when performing effect control for a variation pattern involving reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of variation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. Process data indicating display is set. It should be noted that instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, the images for displaying the symbols are synthesized and generated in accordance with the determined stop symbols, the temporary stop symbols in the pseudo-relation and the sliding effect. May be.

Further, the effect control CPU 101, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (effect display device 9 as effect parts, effect parts as effect parts). The control of the various lamps and the speakers 27R and 27L as effect parts is executed (S1827). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control the turning on/off of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speakers 27R and 27L.

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

When it is determined in S1803 that the value of the shift number counter is 0, that is, when it is the change timing of the prefetching effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the effect control CPU 101 sets the prefetching effect restriction flag. If so, it is reset (S1808). By performing such a process, in the present embodiment, it is possible to restrict the execution of the prefetch effect anew during the period in which the hold display is displayed in the special mode, and the plurality of hold displays are in the special mode. You can limit what is displayed in.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S1809). Next, the effect control CPU 101, in accordance with the variation pattern command read in S1809, and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command), the effect display result (stop). (Symbol) is determined (S1810).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process mode for changing the display mode according to the effect mode of the suggestive effect, the final display mode of the hold display specified by the combined hold storage memory counter for effect, and the variation pattern. Yes (S1811). Then, the process proceeds to S1811a.

With the process table for changing the display mode, the suggestion effect (success pattern) is executed at the start of the change of the effect symbol, along with the variable display of the effect symbol, and the prefetch effect for changing the display mode of the specific hold display is executed. It is a table in which process data for controlling is set. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of process tables for changing the display mode are provided according to the mode of the suggestive effect (success pattern) and the prefetch effect to be executed. Further, in the present embodiment, a presentation mode (in this example, the first production mode or the second production mode) of the suggestive production (success pattern) that is determined and stored in the prefetch production determination process (S67110 or S67115), Hold display of the effect target specified by the combined hold storage memory counter for effect (for example, when the value of the combined hold storage memory for effect counter is 2, the second hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c) and prefetching Based on the final display mode (in this example, the first display mode or the second display mode) determined and stored in the effect determination process (S67106), the suggested effect (success pattern) is executed in any mode. However, it is possible to specify which hold display is to be executed and which prefetch effect is changed. Therefore, the effect control CPU 101 displays a plurality of types of display modes in accordance with the effect mode of the suggested effect (success pattern), the final display mode of the hold display specified by the combined effect hold memory number counter, and the variation pattern. By selecting one of the change time process tables and executing the control of the effect device in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 of the selected display mode change process table, the effect mode determined in the prefetch effect determination processing By executing the suggestion effect (success pattern), the look-ahead effect that changes the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target to the determined display mode can be executed.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes the notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 35 to determine whether or not to execute the notice effect in the variable display (S1811a). In this embodiment, in the notice effect determination process, only the character notice effect in which the character appears and the upper limit value reaching effect are determined as described later, but the present invention is not limited to this. As these notice effects, notice effects of other modes different from the character notice effect, for example, step-up notice in which the notice image changes step by step, and group notice in which a group of predetermined characters cross the display area are executed. When deciding the notice effect of these different modes, the timing for starting the notice effect differs depending on the mode of the notice effect, so that the notice effect start waiting timer described later is used for the notice effect. It suffices to set a different period depending on the mode.

After execution of the notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the notice effect execution determination flag is set, that is, "notice effect A", "notice effect B", "upper limit" in the notice effect determination process of S1811a. It is determined whether or not one of the notice effects of "value reaching effect" has been determined (S1811b).

When the notice production execution determination flag is set (S1811b; Y), the notice production start waiting timer is set to the notice production or the upper limit reaching production which is the notice production of the present embodiment as the period until the start of the notice production. A corresponding period is set (S1811c), the notice effect execution determination flag is cleared (S1811d), and the process proceeds to S1812. If the notice effect execution determination flag is not set (S1811b; N), the process proceeds to S1812 without executing S1811c and S1811d.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in S1807 (S1812). Then, the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device according to the content of the process data 1 (S1813).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the change time specified by the change pattern command in the change time timer (S1814), and sets the value of the effect control process flag to the effect during change process (S802). To the specified value (S1815).

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the notice effect determination process executed in S1811a of FIG. The effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the upper limit value arrival designation command reception flag is set (S1821). When the upper limit value arrival designation command reception flag is not set (S1821; N), the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern are specified (S1822).

The variation display result is a display result designation command for storing the display result designation command for designating the variation display result (departure, probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, normal big hit) transmitted from the main board 31 at the start of variation. It can be specified by the display result designation command stored in the storage area. Further, the variation pattern can be specified by the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area as described above. In the present embodiment, since the target of the notice effect is a big hit (probability change big hit, sudden probability change big hit, normal big hit), super reach, normal reach, specifically, the fluctuation display result is a big hit (probability change big hit, sudden probability change). Whether or not it is a big hit, a normal big hit) may be specified by a display result designation command, and whether the fluctuation pattern is super reach or normal reach may be specified by a fluctuation pattern command.

Then, the random number for determining the notice effect is extracted, and whether or not the notice effect is executed and the type of the notice effect when it is executed are determined using the notice effect type determination table shown in FIG. 36 (S1823).

In this embodiment, the random number for determining the notice effect is a random number in the range of 1 to 100, and any value in the range of 1 to 100 is extracted. That is, the number of judgment values for the preliminary announcement effect determination random number is 100, which is 100, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the range of the preliminary announcement effect determination random number is appropriately determined. Just decide. Further, a random number counter for predicting effect determination for generating these random numbers for determining predictive effect is set in the RAM, and the random number counter for determining predictive effect is updated at every timer interruption in the random number updating process.

As shown in FIG. 36, the notice effect type determination table of the present embodiment includes a notice effect type determination table corresponding to the notice effect. It should be noted that in the present embodiment, the notice effect in which the character A appears and the notice effect B in which the character B appears can be executed as notice effects that are decided to be executed using the notice effect type determination table.

In the notice effect type determination table, as shown in FIG. 36, when the variation display result is a big hit for each of “notice effect A”, “notice effect B”, and “no notice effect”, a variation pattern When the variation pattern is out of the super reach and the variation pattern is out of the normal reach, different determination values are assigned so as to be the number of determination values shown in FIG.

Specifically, when the variable display result is a big hit, 25 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect A" and 65 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect B". Ten judgment values are assigned to "no notice effect". Further, when the variation pattern is out of super reach, 40 judgment values are assigned to “advance notice effect A”, 40 judgment values are assigned to “notice effect B”, and “notice notice” is given. Twenty determination values are assigned to "no effect". Further, when the variation pattern is out of the normal reach, 60 judgment values are assigned to “advance notice effect A”, 10 judgment values are assigned to “notice effect B”, and “notice effect” 30 determination values are assigned to “none”.

By assigning the determination value in this way, when the jackpot is a big hit in the variation display, the notice effect is more likely to be executed than when the super reach or the normal reach is lost, and the "notice effect B" is displayed. It is easy to execute. Further, in the case where the super-reach is out, the "announcement effect A" is easily executed. In the case of out of normal reach, "no notice effect" is easier to determine than in the case of big hit or out of super reach.

As the notice effect type determination table is set as shown in FIG. 36, when the jackpot is a big hit in the variable display, “notice effect B” is compared to when the super reach is out and the normal reach is out. Is set so as to be easily determined, and in the case where the super reach is lost, the "notice effect A" is set more easily than when the other normal reach is lost. On the other hand, when the normal reach is lost in the variable display, “no notice effect” is set to be more easily determined than when the variable display is a big hit or when the super reach is lost.

By setting in this way, the jackpot expectation is higher when the notice effect is executed than when the notice effect is not executed. Further, in the notice effect, the jackpot expectation is higher when the notice effect B is executed than when the notice effect A is executed.

The jackpot expectation (reliability) of each notice effect is the probability that each notice effect is executed and becomes a jackpot, the probability that each notice effect is executed and a jackpot and each notice effect is executed, and there is a gap. It is a number divided by the sum of the probabilities.

On the other hand, when the upper limit value reaching designation command reception flag is set (S1821; Y), the effect control CPU 101 clears the upper limit value reaching designation command reception flag (S1824), and sets the notice effect type to be executed to the upper limit value. The arrival effect is uniquely determined (S1825). The upper limit value reaching effect is an effect for notifying that the value of the jackpot probability variation variable X has reached the upper limit value of 719. In addition, in the present embodiment, the value of the jackpot probability variation variable X becomes the upper limit value of 719, and thus the jackpot probability becomes 719/719, so the upper limit value reaching effect is also a big hit confirmation effect.

After execution of S1823 or S1825, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute any of the notice effects, that is, one of the “notice effect A”, the “notice effect B”, and the “upper limit value reaching effect”. It is determined whether or not it has been decided (S1826). Here, in the case where none of the "notice effect A", "notice effect B", and "upper limit value reaching effect" has been decided, that is, when "no notice effect" has been decided (S1826; N), the notice effect determination process is ended. On the other hand, when any one of the “preliminary effect A”, the “preliminary effect B”, and the “upper limit value reaching effect” is determined (S1826; Y), the determined type of the predictive effect is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM. (S1827). After setting the notice effect execution determination flag, the notice effect determination process is ended (S1828).

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the effect of the effect of changing the effect design (S802) in the effect control process processing. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S1841) and 1 from the value of the variable time timer (S1842). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets the advance notice start waiting timer (determined to perform advance notice effect) or sets the advance notice effecting flag (while performing advance notice effect). If (Yes) (S1842a; Y), the notice effect process shown in FIG. 39 is executed (S1842b). If neither the notice effect start waiting timer nor the notice effect executing flag is set (S1842b; N), the process proceeds to S1843 without executing the notice effect process of S1842a.

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

Next, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (S1849), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the effect design fluctuation stop processing (S803) (S1851). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S1850), the process proceeds to S1851. Even if the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the control shifts to stop the fluctuation when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, so, for example, a fluctuation pattern command indicating a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards is received. Even in such a case, when the regular fluctuation time has elapsed (when the fluctuation of the special symbol ends), the fluctuation of the effect symbol can be ended.

In the present embodiment, the determination process including whether or not to perform the prefetching effect based on the reception of the winning determination result designation command is executed in the prefetching effect determination process, but those processes are effect symbols. It may be executed in the changing process. For example, in the effect symbol variation process, the determination process including whether or not to perform the prefetch effect can be executed by including the process of monitoring the winning determination result storage buffer.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the confirmation command reception flag is set (S851). If the confirmation command reception flag is set, the confirmation command reception flag is reset. (S852), control to derive and display the stop symbol is performed according to the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (S853). Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a big hit is determined (S855a). When it is determined to be a big hit (S855a; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the big hit display process (S804) (S858). If it is not decided to make a big hit (S855a; N), it is confirmed whether it is decided to make a small hit (S855b). When it is determined to be a small hit (S855b; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the small hit display process (S807) (S856), and it is determined to be a small hit. If not (S855b; N), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S857).

In the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variation (variable display) of the effect symbol on condition that the symbol confirmation designation command is received (see S851 and S853). However, when the variation time timer based on the received variation pattern command times out, the variation of the effect symbol may be controlled to be terminated without receiving the symbol fixing designation command. In that case, the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured not to transmit the symbol fixing designation command designating the end of the variable display.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the notice effect process. In the notice effect process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the notice effect executing flag is set, that is, whether or not the notice effect is started (S1861).

When the advance notice effect executing flag is not set (S1861: N), in S1862, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the advance notice effect start waiting timer by -1. The notice effect start waiting timer is set in the process table selection when it is decided to perform the notice effect in the effect symbol variation start process. If the advance notice production start waiting timer has not timed out (S1863; N), the process ends. When the advance notice effect waiting timer is timed out, that is, when it is the start time of the notice effect (S1863; Y), the process proceeds to S1864.

In S1864, the effect control CPU 101 sets a notice effect executing flag indicating that the notice effect is being executed. Further, a value corresponding to the notice effect period corresponding to the notice effect is set in the notice effect period timer (S1865).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads out and sets the notice effect process table corresponding to the notice effect to be executed (notice effect A, notice effect B, upper limit reaching effect) (S1866), and then the process data of the selected process table. The notice production process timer in 1 is started (S1867). It should be noted that in the present embodiment, the notice production process tables corresponding to all combinations of the notice productions (the notice production A, the notice production B, and the effect of reaching the upper limit value) are stored in advance in the ROM.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 effects according to the contents of the first process data 1 of the set preliminary effect process table (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1, etc.). The control of the device (the effect display device 9 as the effect part, the decorative LED 25 as the effect part, and the speakers 27L and 27R as the effect parts) is started (S1868).

Further, if the notice effect executing flag is set in S1861, the process proceeds to step S1869, and the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the notice effect process timer for changing the notice effect process by -1. Then, the value of the notice effect period timer for timing the end of the notice effect period is decremented by 1 (S1870). When the notice production period timer has timed out (the value becomes 0) (S1871: Y), the notice production execution flag is cleared and the notice production process is ended (S1876).

When the notice production period timer has not timed out (S1871; N), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether the notice production process timer has timed out (S1872). If the notice production process timer has timed out, the notice production process data of the notice production is switched (S1873). That is, the process timer is newly restarted by setting the process value of the previous notice effect process timer set value set in the notice effect process table (S1874). In addition, based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control execution data, the input control execution data, etc. included in the notice production process data set next, the production device (for production) The control state for the component is changed (S1875), and the notice effect process ends.

In this way, by executing the control of the notice production based on the notice production process table and the notice production process timer, the notice production is started at the start timing in the notice production process table, and the notice production process table is sequentially displayed. By executing the described control content of the notice effect, the notice effect is executed until the end of the notice effect period.

Next, a specific example of the prefetching effect will be described. FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the look-ahead effect based on the first look-ahead effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 40(A), in the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are being variably displayed, and two reservation displays are in the normal mode (“○” in this example) on the combined reservation storage display unit 18c. When the start winning is performed while being displayed, the mode of the prefetch effect (prefetch effect pattern, final display mode, change timing) and the mode of suggestive effect are determined, and a new hold display is displayed according to the determination result. It In the example shown in FIG. 40, the look-ahead effect pattern is determined as the first look-ahead effect pattern, the final display mode is determined as the first special mode or the second special mode, and the change timing is the start winning award (shift count 0) or the shift. The number of times is determined to be 1. In addition, the production mode of the suggested production (success pattern) is determined as the first production mode or the second production mode.

In the present embodiment, in the prefetching effect based on the first prefetching effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) to be notified is not displayed once in the special mode, but the first display mode of the first display mode. It is displayed in the special mode or the second special mode. The timing at which the hold display is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode is the timing of the start winning or the arbitrary shift timing. Therefore, when the change timing is determined at the time of the start winning (the number of shifts is 0) and the final display mode is determined as the first special mode, as shown in FIG. 40(B1), at the timing of the start winning, the total is added. The third hold display is displayed on the hold storage display section 18c in the first special mode (in this example, "x" is included in "○"). Further, when the change timing is determined at the time of the start winning (the number of shifts is 0) and the final display mode is determined as the second special mode, as shown in FIG. The third hold display is displayed on the hold storage display unit 18c in the second special mode (in this example, two "x"s are included in "○").

Even when the final display mode is the first special mode or the second special mode, the change timing is determined not to the start winning timing (shift count 0) but to an arbitrary shift timing (here, shift count 1). In the case of winning, as shown in FIG. 40(B3), at the timing of the start winning, the third hold display is displayed on the combined hold storage display portion 18c in the normal mode (“◯” in this example). Then, the variable display of the effect design is stopped (FIG. 40(C)), and when the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display is erased and 2 The third and third hold displays are shifted respectively.

At this time, when the change timing is determined to be the shift number 1 and the production mode of the suggested production (success pattern) is determined to be the first production mode, the suggested production that suggests that the display mode of the hold display is changed As a result, in the effect display device 9, display control is performed in which a black arrow flies from the right side of the display area (FIG. 40 (D1)).

Then, when the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode, as shown in FIG. 40(E1), at the timing of the shift, the second reserved display of the combined pending storage display section 18c (FIG. 40) is displayed. An effect in which a black arrow sticks (corresponding to the hold display newly displayed in (B3)) (implication effect of the first effect mode (success pattern)) is performed, and the hold display in which the black arrow sticks is the first special mode. (In this example, “×” is included in “◯”) and displayed. Further, when the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, as shown in FIG. 40(E2), at the timing of the shift, the second reserved display (FIG. 40) of the combined reserved storage display unit 18c is displayed. An effect in which a black arrow is stuck (corresponding to the hold display newly displayed in (B3)) (a suggestion effect (success pattern) of the first effect mode) is performed, and a hold display in which the black arrow is stuck is a second special mode. (In this example, two "x" are included in "○") and displayed.

In addition, when the change timing is determined to be the shift number 1 and the effect mode of the suggestive effect (success pattern) is determined to be the second effect mode, as a suggestive effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display is changed. In the effect display device 9, display control in which a white arrow flies from the right side of the display area is performed (FIG. 40 (D2)).

Then, when the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode, as shown in FIG. 40(E3), at the timing of the shift, the second reserved display of the combined pending storage display section 18c (FIG. 40). An effect in which a white arrow sticks (corresponding to the hold display newly displayed in (B3)) (implication effect of the second effect mode (success pattern)) is performed, and the hold display in which the white arrow is stuck is the first special mode. (In this example, “×” is included in “◯”) and displayed. Further, when the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, as shown in FIG. 40(E4), at the timing of the shift, the second hold display (FIG. 40) of the combined hold storage display unit 18c is performed. An effect in which a white arrow sticks (corresponding to the hold display newly displayed in (B3)) (a suggestion effect (success pattern) of the second effect mode) is performed, and the hold display in which the white arrow is stuck is the second special mode. (In this example, two "x" are included in "○") and displayed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the production mode of the suggestive production (success pattern) is the second production mode, the display mode of the hold display is the first compared to when it is the first production mode. The second special mode, which has a higher expectation of a big hit than the special mode, has a higher ratio. Therefore, when the production mode of the suggested production (success pattern) is the first production mode, that is, when the black arrow flies and sticks into the suspension display, the rate at which the suspension display changes to the first special mode with low expectation is high. That is, the ratio of transition from FIG. 40(D1) to FIG. 40(E1) is high. On the other hand, when the production mode of the suggested production (success pattern) is the second production mode, that is, when the white arrow flies and sticks into the suspension display, the rate at which the suspension display changes to the second special mode with high expectation is high. That is, the ratio of transition from FIG. 40(D2) to FIG. 40(E4) is high. With such a configuration, even if the suggestion effect (success pattern) in which the arrow flies and sticks into the hold display, it makes the user feel that the effect should be performed in the second effect mode, and the suggestion effect is the first effect mode. When a black arrow flies, it is possible to make the player feel as if he/she wants to pass without sticking to the hold display (want to be a suggestive effect (passing pattern)).

41 and 42 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the prefetching effect based on the second prefetching effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 41(A), in the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are being variably displayed, and two reservation displays are in the normal mode (“○” in this example) on the combined reservation storage display unit 18c. When the start winning is performed while being displayed, the look-ahead effect (pre-read effect pattern, final display mode, change timing) and suggestion mode are determined, and a new hold display is displayed according to the determination result. In the examples shown in FIGS. 41 and 42, the prefetch effect pattern is determined as the second prefetch effect pattern, the final display mode is determined as the first special mode or the second special mode, and the change timing is the shift number 1 or the shift number 2 To decide. Further, the effect mode of the suggested effect is determined as the first effect mode or the second effect mode.

In the present embodiment, in the prefetching effect based on the second prefetching effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) to be announced is displayed in a special manner at the timing of the start winning, and at any shift timing. The final display mode is changed to the first special mode or the second special mode and displayed. Therefore, when the look-ahead effect pattern is determined to be the second look-ahead effect pattern, as shown in FIG. 41(B), at the timing of the start winning, the third hold display is displayed on the combined hold storage display section 18c in the special mode ( In this example, six lines are drawn on the outside of "○").

Then, when the variable display of the effect design is stopped (FIG. 41(C)) and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display is erased and 2 The third and third hold displays are shifted respectively. At this time, when the presentation mode of the suggested effect is determined to be the second effect aspect, a white arrow flies from the right side of the display area in the effect display device 9 as the suggested effect that suggests that the hold display is changed. (Second effect mode) Display control is performed (FIG. 41(D)).

Here, when the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 1 and the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode, as shown in FIG. 41(E1), at the timing of the shift, the total pending storage display unit is displayed. An effect (a suggestion effect (success pattern) of the second effect mode) in which a white arrow is stuck on the second hold display of 18c (corresponding to the special mode hold display newly displayed in FIG. 41(B3)) is performed. At the same time, the hold display with the white arrow stuck is changed from the special mode to the first special mode (in this example, "x" is included in "○") and displayed. Further, when the change timing is determined to be the shift number 1 and the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, as shown in FIG. 41(E2), at the timing of the shift, the total pending storage display unit 18c. With the second hold display (corresponding to the hold display of the special mode newly displayed in FIG. 41(B3)), a white arrow sticks (implication effect of the second effect mode (success pattern)) and , The hold display with a white arrow inserted is changed from the special mode to the second special mode (in this example, two "x"s are included in "○") and displayed.

Further, when the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 2, as shown in FIG. 41(E3), at the timing of the shift, a suggestive effect that a white arrow passes without sticking to any of the hold displays (second effect mode) Suggestive effect (passing pattern) is performed. The suggestive effect shown in FIG. 41(E3) is performed when it is determined in the effect symbol variation start process that the suggestive effect (passing pattern) is to be executed in the second effect mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the effect display device 9, display control in which a black arrow (first effect mode) or a white arrow (second effect mode) flies from the right side of the display area is performed as a suggested effect. , Suggesting that the display mode of the hold display changes, the display mode changes when the arrow sticks into the hold display (when the suggestive effect (success pattern) is performed), and the arrow does not stick to any hold display. When passing (when the suggestive effect (passing pattern) is performed), the display mode does not change.

After that, the variable display of the effect design is stopped (FIG. 42(F)), and when the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display is erased and 2 The second hold display is shifted. At this time, as a suggestive effect that suggests that the hold display changes, display control is performed in the effect display device 9 so that a black arrow flies from the right side of the display area (first effect mode) (FIG. 42(G)). ).

Then, when the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 2 and the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode, as shown in FIG. 42(H1), at the timing of the shift, the total pending storage display section 18c. With the first hold display (corresponding to the hold display of the special mode newly displayed in FIG. 41(B3)), the black arrow sticks (the suggestion effect (success pattern) of the first effect mode) is performed. The pending display in which the black arrow is stuck is changed from the special mode to the first special mode (in this example, “×” is included in “◯”) and displayed. In addition, when the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 2 and the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, as shown in FIG. 42(H2), at the timing of the shift, the total pending storage display section 18c. The first hold display (corresponding to the hold display of the special mode newly displayed in FIG. 41(B3)) in which the black arrow is stuck (implication effect of the second effect mode (success pattern)) is performed. The pending display with the black arrow inserted is changed from the special mode to the second special mode (in this example, two "x"s are included in "○") and displayed.

As shown in FIG. 40, in the present embodiment, in the prefetch effect based on the first prefetch effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) that is the notice target is not displayed once in the special mode, It is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode of the final display mode. At this time, the timing displayed in the final display mode includes an arbitrary shift timing in addition to the start winning timing. Further, as shown in FIGS. 41 and 42, in the prefetching effect based on the second prefetching effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the changeable display (hold information) that is the subject of advance notice is displayed in a special manner at the timing of the start winning. The final display mode is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode at any shift timing. As described above, in this embodiment, since it is possible to change and display the hold display in the first special mode or the second special mode at a plurality of timings, the timing of changing the display mode of the hold display can be varied. When the hold display is displayed in the special mode, the hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second mode until the variable display based on the hold storage corresponding to the hold display is started. Since the display is changed to a special mode, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Next, a display mode of the effect display device 9 at the time of executing the upper limit value reaching effect in the present embodiment will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 43(A) and FIG. 43(B), in the variable display in which the value of the big hit probability variation variable X is 718, the effect symbols are derived and displayed in a combination indicating a loss, and the variable display ends. .. Then, as shown in FIGS. 43(C) and 43(D), when the value of the big hit probability variation variable X is updated to 719 and then the variation display is started again, the effect display device 9 displays the upper limit. As the value reaching effect, when the value of the jackpot probability variation variable X reaches the upper limit value (719 in this embodiment) together with the character, it is displayed that the variation display result in the variation display is a jackpot. Then, after the upper limit value reaching effect is finished, as shown in FIG. 43(E), after the effect symbols are derived and displayed in a combination indicating a big hit, the big hit game is executed.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the player does not need to perform the variable display of the specified number of times with a certain jackpot probability in order to improve the jackpot probability, and every time the player performs the variable display. Since the jackpot probability is improved, it is possible to avoid the situation where the player stops the game before the jackpot probability is improved, and the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be enhanced.

Further, even if the jackpot probability variation variable X is initialized, it returns to a low state before the jackpot probability is reduced, so that fraud caused by the initialization can be prevented.

In addition, by executing the upper limit value reaching effect, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the jackpot probability variation variable X has reached the upper limit value.

Further, when the big hit game state is entered, there are cases where the big hit probability is initialized and cases where the big hit probability is not initialized, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Further, by operating the probability reset switch 24 when the power is turned off, the gaming hall powers off the pachinko gaming machine 1 to initialize the jackpot probability.

Further, by storing the jackpot probability corresponding to each holding storage as the holding storage, even if the jackpot probability is improved, the prefetching effect can be appropriately executed. In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the mode in which the big hit probability is initialized by operating the probability reset switch 24 at the time of power-off is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to incorporate an RTC (real-time clock) capable of specifying the, and reset the jackpot probability on the condition that the time specified by the RTC becomes the closing time or opening time of the game arcade. Further, for example, during a big hit game or a small hit game, counting the period in a non-gaming state in which there is no pending storage and the variation of the special symbol and the effect symbol is not executed, and the period in the non-gaming state The jackpot probability may be reset on the condition that a certain period has been reached. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the jackpot from being excessively frequent because the game is started in a state where the jackpot probability is high.

Further, since it is possible to change and display the hold display in the first special mode or the second special mode at a plurality of timings, it is possible to provide various timings for changing the display mode of the hold display. When the hold display is displayed in the special mode, the hold display is changed and displayed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configurations are not limited to these embodiments, and any modifications or additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Be done.

For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, the range of the jackpot determination value is set to 1 to X (X is a jackpot probability variation variable: 1≦X≦719), and a variation display is displayed except when the jackpot is a jackpot. Each time is executed, the value of X is incremented by 1, that is, the jackpot probability that can be expressed as X/719 is increased by 1/719 each time the variable display is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a first modification, as shown in FIGS. 44 and 45, the range of random R is narrowed every time variable display is executed, thereby increasing the jackpot probability. You may let it be done.

When narrowing the range of random R in this way, the jackpot determination value is fixed to, for example, only 1, and the range of random R is set to 1 to (720-X) (X is a jackpot random variable). By doing so, the range of the random R is decremented by 1 each time the variable display is executed. That is, the jackpot probability in the Xth variation display in the present modification can be expressed by 1/(720-X). For this reason, as shown in FIG. 45, the jackpot probability in the present modification 1 changes as the denominator value decreases to 1/719, 1/718, 1/717,... When the 719th variation display is executed without the display result being a big hit, the jackpot probability of the 719th variation display is surely a big hit 1/1.

As described above, in the first modification, the range of the random R is narrowed every time the variable display is executed, and therefore, the random range is newly narrowed every time it is determined whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. Since it is necessary to extract R, the processing for increasing the jackpot probability becomes complicated as compared with the above-described embodiment. However, in the above-described embodiment, when the number of judgment values of the big hit exceeds the upper limit value (719 in the above embodiment) by increasing the number of judgment values of the big hit (the value of the big hit probability variation variable X), the fluctuation occurs. It is conceivable that an erroneous operation such as indetermination of whether or not the display result is a big hit may occur, but in the first modification, a random R is selected from the narrowed range each time variable display is executed. Since it is extracted, the value of the random R is not extracted from the outside of the range, and it is less likely that a malfunction such as an uncertain determination as to whether or not the variable display result is a big hit occurs in comparison with the above embodiment. Has become.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the jackpot probability is increased by increasing the number of jackpot determination values each time variable display is executed, and in Modification 1, the variation is compared with random R each time variable display is executed. Although the form in which the jackpot probability is increased by reducing the range of numerical values has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of jackpot determination values is increased each time variable display is executed, and the random R is set. The jackpot probability may be increased by reducing the range of numerical values to be compared with.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the variation pattern is determined using the random number 3 (MR3: variation pattern determination random number) which is a random number of 1 regardless of the game state, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of one, the variation pattern may be determined by using a random number at the second place with a different data capacity according to the game state.

Specifically, as a variation 2 as shown in FIG. 46, as random number for fluctuation pattern determination, a random number 3A (fluctuation pattern determination random number A) used when the game state is a time saving state (high base state), Random 3B (random number for fluctuation pattern determination B) used when the game state is the normal state (low base state) is used. The random 3A is a 1-byte random number in the range of 0 to 255, and the random 3B is a 2-byte random number in the range of 0 to 65535.

Further, in the second modification, as shown in FIG. 47, variation pattern determination tables (A) to (F) are prepared in advance according to the variation display result and the game state. Of these, (A) is a variation pattern determination table for hit (probable variation big hit/normal big hit) (at high base) that is used when the gaming state is high base and the variation display result is the probability big jackpot/normal big jackpot. , (B) is a variation pattern determination table for hit (probability variation big hit/normal big hit) (at low base), which is used when the gaming state is low base and the variation display result is the probability variation big hit/normal big hit. (C) is a variation pattern determination table for hit (sudden sudden change big hit/small hit) (at high base) which is used when the gaming state is high base and the fluctuation display result is sudden change big hit/small hit. , (D) is a variation pattern determination table for sudden use (sudden sudden variation big hit/small hit) (at low base) when the game state is low base and the variation display result is sudden variation big hit/small hit. is there.

Further, (E) is a variation pattern determination table for deviation (at high base) used when the gaming state is high base and the variation display result is off, and (F) is a gaming state low base. Is a variation pattern determination table for deviation (when the base is low) used when the variation display result is deviation.

In addition, in the variation pattern judgment table for winning (probability variation big hit/normal big hit) (at high base) and the variation pattern determination table for hit (probability variation big hit/normal big hit) (at low base), variation pattern determination table in the above embodiment Random 3A and random 3B are assigned to each variation pattern so as to have the same ratio as the field of "normal big hit/probable variation big hit". In addition, in the variation pattern judgment table for sudden hits (sudden positive probability large hits/small hits) (at high base) and the variation pattern determination table for sudden hits (sudden positive odds big hits/small hits) (at low base), the fluctuation patterns in the above embodiment Random 3A and random 3B are assigned to each variation pattern so as to have the same ratio as that of the "suddenly probable variation big hit/small hit" field of the determination table.

Further, in the variation pattern determination table for deviation (at the time of high base), random 3A and random 3B are varied so as to have the same ratio as that of the field of “deviation (time saving)” in the variation pattern determination table in the above-described embodiment. Random 3A and random 3B are assigned to the patterns, and in the variation pattern determination table for deviation (at low base), the random 3A and the random 3B have the same ratio as that of the field “off” of the variation pattern determination table in the above-described embodiment. It is assigned to a fluctuation pattern.

FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process in the second modification. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the time saving flag is set (S901). When the time saving flag is not set (S901; N), it is determined whether the big hit flag is set (S902). When the big hit flag is set (S902; Y), the CPU 56 determines whether the big hit type is a normal big hit or a probability-change big hit (S903). When the big hit type is a normal big hit or a probability big hit (S903; Y), the variation pattern determination table for hits (probability big hit/normal big hit) (for low base) shown in FIG. 47B is selected, and S908 is performed. The process moves (S904). When the big hit type is sudden probability big hit (S903; N), the hit variation pattern determination table (for sudden probability big hit/small hit) (for low base) shown in FIG. 47(D) is selected, and the process proceeds to S908. Yes (S906).

When the big hit flag is not set (S902; N), the CPU 56 determines whether the small hit flag is set (S905). When the small hit flag is set, S906 is executed, and when the small hit flag is not set (S905; N), the variation pattern determination table for out-of-range shown in FIG. 47(F) (at low base). Is selected and the process proceeds to S908 (S907).

Then, in S908, the CPU 56 reads out the random 3B extracted in advance in the starting port switch passage processing or the like (S908).

On the other hand, when the time saving flag is set (S901; Y), it is determined whether the big hit flag is set (S909). When the big hit flag is set (S909; Y), the CPU 56 determines whether the big hit type is a normal big hit or a probability variation big hit (S910). When the big hit type is the normal big hit or the probability big hit (S910; Y), the fluctuation pattern determination table for hits (probably big hit/normal big hit) (for high base) shown in FIG. 47(A) is selected, and the process goes to S915. The process moves (S911). When the type of big hit is a sudden probability big hit (S910; N), the variation pattern determination table for hits (for sudden probability big hit/small hit) (at high base) shown in FIG. 47(C) is selected, and the process proceeds to S915. Yes (S913).

When the big hit flag is not set (S909; N), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the small hit flag is set (S912). When the small hit flag is set, S913 is executed, and when the small hit flag is not set (S912; N), the variation pattern determination table for out-of-range shown in FIG. 47(E) (at high base). Is selected and the process proceeds to S908 (S914).

Then, in S915, the CPU 56 reads out the random 3A extracted in advance in the starting port switch passage processing or the like (S915).

After executing S908 or S915, the CPU 56 determines any one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns based on the selected fluctuation pattern determination table and the random 3A or the random 3B (S916).

Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S917). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S918).

Further, the fluctuation of the special symbol is started (S919). Further, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern is set in the fluctuation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S920). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S921). In this way, by switching the random number for fluctuation pattern determination between the random 3A and the random 3B in accordance with the gaming state, it is possible to increase the number of selectable fluctuation patterns and reduce the storage capacity required to determine the fluctuation pattern. it can.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the value of the jackpot probability variation variable X becomes the upper limit value and the jackpot probability surely reaches 1/1, which is a jackpot, is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, for example, by setting the upper limit value of the jackpot probability fluctuation variable X to be less than 719 which is the number of judgment values of the jackpot judgment value (random R), the value of the jackpot probability fluctuation variable X reaches the upper limit value. May not necessarily be a big hit (the big hit probability is not 1/1). In addition, even if the value of the big hit probability variation variable X reaches the upper limit value, if the big hit does not necessarily occur, the upper limit value reaching effect may not be executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mode in which 1 is added to the value of the big hit probability variation variable X every time variable display is executed has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and variable display is executed. A value of 2 or more may be added to the value of the jackpot probability variation variable X each time.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the jackpot probability is increased by adding 1 to the value of the jackpot probability variation variable X each time variation display is executed regardless of the game state has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the jackpot probability may be kept constant by not adding 1 to the value of the jackpot probability variation variable X in a specific game state. Specifically, when the time saving control is executed, by fixing the value of the big hit probability fluctuation variable X without adding it (for example, fixing the big hit probability fluctuation variable X to 1), the big hit becomes excessively frequent. This may be prevented.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as a big hit type, a probability change big hit that sets the big hit probability variation variable X to 20 after the big hit game, a sudden probability big hit that adds 50 to the big hit probability variation variable X after the big hit game, and a big hit game. An example in which a normal big hit is set as the big hit probability fluctuation variable X is set to 1 after completion (the big hit probability fluctuation variable X is initialized) has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is classified as a big hit type. It is possible to prevent excessive frequent occurrence of big hits by usually providing only big hits.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the jackpot probability variation variable X reaches the upper limit value to execute the upper limit value reaching effect for notifying that the jackpot probability variation variable X has reached the upper limit value is illustrated. The invention is not limited to this. For example, even when the jackpot probability variation variable X reaches a specific value such as 100 or 200, an effect of notifying that the specific value has been reached is executed. May be.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the jackpot probability variation variable X reaches the upper limit value to execute the upper limit value reaching effect for notifying that the jackpot probability variation variable X has reached the upper limit value is illustrated. The invention is not limited to this, and the player may be notified of the jackpot probability by always displaying the value of the jackpot probability variation variable X on the effect display device 9.

Further, in the embodiment, in the jackpot probability variable storage area shown in FIG. 18C, when the determination result of the entry indicated by the total pending storage number is a big hit, the entry next to the entry indicated by the total pending storage number. Although the example of storing the big hit probability variation variable X'according to the big hit type is illustrated in the above, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the determination result of the entry indicated by the total pending storage number is a loss. Alternatively, the big hit probability variation variable X′ according to the loss may be stored in the entry next to the entry indicated by the total pending storage number. Specifically, the big hit probability fluctuation variable X′ is stored in the entry next to the entry indicated by the total pending storage number at the timing when the contents of the big hit probability fluctuation variable storage area are shifted by executing the variable display. By doing so, it is possible to speed up/reduce the processing such as whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect, which suggests that the variable display of the pending storage, which has not yet been executed, becomes a big hit.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the jackpot probability is increased by adding 1 to the value of the jackpot probability variation variable X each time variation display is executed regardless of the game state has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, each time a variable display is executed, a lottery is given as to whether or not to make a big hit, and whether or not to make a small hit. Whether or not to control the gaming state to be added is selected by lottery, and the value of the jackpot probability variable variable is set to 1 each time variable display is executed over a preset number of times of variable display by winning the lottery. You may make it add.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the big hit probability variation variable X is set (initialized) to 1 at the end of the big hit game of the normal big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. The jackpot probability variation variable X may be set (initialized) to 1 after the winning game is finished, and each time the variation display is executed, it is a lottery whether to make a jackpot or a jackpot. At the same time, whether or not to set (initialize) the value of the jackpot probability fluctuation variable X to 1 is selected, and by winning the lottery, the value of the jackpot probability fluctuation variable X is set to 1 (initialization). You may do it.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the jackpot probability is increased by 1/719 by adding 1 to the value of the jackpot probability variation variable X each time the variable display is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is not limited to this, and each time the variable display is executed, the probability of being a specific jackpot type (for example, probability variation jackpot) when the variable display result is a jackpot may be increased. It is also possible to increase the probability other than the big hit such as the small hit probability each time the variable display is executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the big hit probability variation variable X is updated when the variable display is stopped (when the special symbol stop processing is executed) is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display The jackpot probability variation variable X may be updated at the start of or during variation display.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, by adding 1 to the value of the jackpot probability variation variable X each time the variable display of the special symbol is executed, the jackpot probability is increased, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of being done, it is possible to increase the probability of becoming a normal symbol every time the variable display of the normal symbol is executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the first look-ahead effect pattern, the timing at which the hold display is displayed in the special mode is changed from the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode and displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may include other timings. For example, arbitrary timing until the variable display of the notice target is started (specifically, one variable display or a period that spans a plurality of variable displays executed before the variable display of the notice target is started. ), the hold display may be displayed in a special mode.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the second look-ahead effect pattern, the timing at which the hold display is displayed in the special mode is only the timing of the starting winning, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the starting winning is not limited to this. The normal mode may be displayed at the timing of, and the special mode may be changed and displayed at any shift timing. Alternatively, any timing (specifically, the advance notification) before the variable display of the notice target is started may be displayed. The hold display may be displayed in a special mode during one variable display that is executed until the target variable display is started or during a period that spans a plurality of variable displays. Further, in the second prefetch effect pattern, the timing at which the hold display displayed in the special mode changes to the special mode is not limited to the shift timing, and the change display of the notice target after the hold display is displayed in the special mode is displayed. It may be an arbitrary timing until it is started (specifically, one variable display is being executed or a period spanning a plurality of variable displays is executed before the variable display of the notice target is started).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the effect pattern of the prefetching effect, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) to be notified is not displayed once in the special mode, but the first special mode of the final display mode or The first look-ahead effect pattern displayed in the second special mode and the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) to be notified at the timing of the start winning are displayed in the special mode, and the final display mode at any shift timing. The second pre-reading effect pattern displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode is included, but the present invention is not limited to this and may include only the second pre-reading effect pattern. Even in this case, when the look-ahead effect is performed, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) that is the subject of advance notification is temporarily displayed in a special mode, but from the special mode to the special mode, there are a plurality of timings. Since it is changed at (arbitrary timing such as shift timing), the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display can be made diverse and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the hold display is displayed in the special mode, the hold display is always changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, the special mode may be left unchanged. In this case, when the hold display is not changed from the special mode to the special mode and the variable display corresponding to the hold display (hold information) is started, it is compared to when the special mode is changed to the special mode. It is desirable to configure so that the proportion of big hits is low. By doing so, it is possible to make more interest in changing the display mode of the hold display from the special mode to the special mode. Further, in this case, the state in which the hold display is displayed in the special mode is configured to be higher in the ratio of being displayed in the special mode than in the normal state. It is desirable to do. By doing so, it is possible to make an interest in changing the display mode of the hold display from the normal mode to the special mode, and further to increase the expectation when the special mode is displayed. ..

It should be noted that, in the above-described embodiment, the predetermined display control is performed in the effect display device 9 as the suggested effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and (or instead of this), the speaker. You may make it perform the production|generation which outputs a sound from, or the production|generation which makes a lamp light. Further, in the present embodiment, the suggestive effect is an effect (an arrow sticks (or passes)) that acts on a change in the hold display, and the hold display changes according to the effect result (the hold display when the arrow sticks). Does not necessarily have to be an effect that affects the change in the hold display. For example, regardless of whether the display mode of the hold display is changed or not, as a suggestion effect, an effect of sticking an arrow into a specific hold display is performed. Then, when the hold display is changed, the hold display in which the arrow is pierced by the suggestive effect may be changed, and when it is not changed, the hold display in which the arrow is pierced by the suggestive effect may not be changed. That is, the mode of suggestive effect (the flying arrow sticks into a specific hold display) is the same when the hold display changes and when it does not change, but the result (the display mode of the hold display where the arrow sticks is It is also possible to perform a hold change effect that is different in whether or not it changes.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is taken as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined bet number is set by inserting a medal, and the player When the lottery condition is satisfied by operating the operation lever, lottery is performed, and multiple types of symbols are rotated, and the combination of stop symbols is specified when the symbols are stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player. The combination of symbols can be applied to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player.

It should be noted that, in the above-mentioned embodiment, "the ratio is different" is not limited to those having different ratios because of the relationship such as A:B=70%:30% and A:B=40%:60%. It is a concept that includes a relationship in which the ratio is different due to the relationship B=100%:0% (that is, one allocation is 100% and the other allocation is 0%).

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the form in which the game ball is hit from below the game area by the hitting ball launching device is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the hitting ball launching device is the pachinko game machine 1 The game ball may be launched from above the game area by being provided above the game area.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and, for example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of balls used for the game is subtracted while the number of balls used for the game is added, while the number of balls used for the game is added, and the number of balls used for the game is added. The present invention can be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine that is stored in memory.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which one variation pattern designating command is transmitted at the start of variation in order to notify the variation CPU of the production control of the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the variation time and the type of reach production Although shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 101 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the CPU 56 uses the first command, for example, before or after reaching, such as presence/absence of pseudo-relation and presence/absence of sliding effect (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the variation time and the variation mode before (before stop) is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of the reach and the presence/absence of re-lottery production, etc., after the reach (so-called second stop if not reached). It is also possible to send a command indicating the variation time or variation mode of (after). In this case, the effect control CPU 101 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands.

The CPU 56 may notify the variation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 101 may select the specific variation mode executed at each timing. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and a predetermined period of time has passed after the first command was sent (for example, the next timer interrupt). (In) the second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern designation command.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the starting winning opening has been exemplified as the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the starting There may be only one winning opening, or there may be three or more starting winning openings.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 8a First special symbol display device 8b Second special symbol display device 9 Effect display device 24 Probability reset switch 54 ROM
55 RAM
56 CPU
101 CPU for production control

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that is provided with a lottery means for performing a lottery in response to satisfaction of a lottery condition, and variably displays based on a lottery result obtained by the lottery means, which can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player.
Winning probability changing means capable of changing the winning probability of winning the lottery to any one of a first state having a predetermined probability and a second state having a higher probability than the predetermined probability,
Holding storage means capable of storing information on variable display as holding storage;
Hold display means capable of displaying a hold display corresponding to hold storage,
Determining means for determining whether to control the advantageous state based on the lottery result by the lottery means,
Before the determination of the determination means, determination means for determining whether to be controlled to the advantageous state,
Equipped with
The display mode of the hold display includes a normal mode, a special mode that is a mode different from the normal mode, and a special mode that is a mode different from the normal mode and the special mode,
Based on the determination of the determination means, effect execution means capable of executing a hold notice effect that displays a hold display corresponding to the hold storage that is the determination target in a special mode,
Suggestion effect execution means for executing a suggestion effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes,
Further equipped with,
The effect execution means,
It is possible to change the hold display to a special mode and display at multiple timings.
When the hold display is displayed in the special mode, when the hold display is changed from the special mode to the special mode before the variable display based on the hold storage corresponding to the hold display is started, There are times when the hold display is displayed without changing the special mode,
The suggestive effect execution means,
It is possible to execute, as suggestive effects, a first suggestive effect in which the pending notice effect is executed after the suggestive effect and a second suggestive effect in which the hold notice effect is not executed after the suggestive effect,
The second suggestion effect can be executed depending on whether the hold display is displayed in the special mode or when the hold display is not displayed in the special mode,
Hold display is come and are displayed in a special manner, game machine and executes the second suggested effect by a high percentage than when hold display is not displayed in a special manner.